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Pentax 15679 Digital Camera User Manual

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1. Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once auton Once deleted images cannot be restored e Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted _ Press the button twice in Playback mode The Delete All screen appears 2 Use the four way controller A to eS select Delete All l 3 Press the OK button eae A All the images and sound files are deleted Delete All Cancel MENU lt 5 oK OK U D 5 w D Q x o 5 2 iw f 5 3 D a 130 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted 1 emo ww Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four way controller lt gt to choose an image or sound file to protect Press the Om button The Protect screen appears Use the four way controller A to select Protect Press the OK button The selected image is protected To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 3 On appears on protected images or sound files during playback 100 0017 sabew bunajag pue yoeg Bured 131 s ewj Bbuljajaqg pue yoeg Huleld o Protecting All Images and Sound Files You can protect all you
2. Item M Tv Av PICT Bag Go amp Page Recorded Pixels vivilvilivilvj yvi uv v p 91 Quality Level vilviv vivijy y yvy p23 White Balance vivivivl vjv v v pgs 2 Focusing Area vivivivivjlyv yvy vw p 97 AF Mode vilvivj vivijl yvij yv v p97 is Focus Limiter vilv viluvujtviJlutviv p 98 lt Aux AF Light vilv viluvjtvi utviv p 98 AE Metering vivivivilv yv yvi v w p 100 Sensitivity vivilvi v vivij yvw v w p 101 Flash Exp Comp vivivilvilvi vi viv p 89 Auto Bracket vivivivly v p63 Interval Shoot vivilivivilv v p66 Recorded Pixels fe fH lH lm ae le ee a A Color Mode J v p 112 2 Frame Rate oy Vv p13 Time lapse Movie f f f fm Hf e lel Hl ew mH om p4 3D Mode mI M I p 78 Digital Zoom vVilviv vivijyv y yviyv p58 Instant Review vivivi yvy vivj y w p 102 Memory vivivivilvjlyv uyv uv wvw p 107 Image Tone vilvivj yvyi vivil wyw vy p 103 Sharpness vivivivjl vj uvli u uw p 104 Saturation vivivivjl vjuvl u uv p 105 Contrast vivivivij vj uv uv iuv p 106 gt
3. Selecting the Viewing Mode 1 Press the MENU button The 6 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V N Rec Mode to select 3D Mode Flash Exp Comp 0 0 Auto Bracket i 3 Press the four way controller gt intervali shoot A pull down menu appears Masas Parallel Digital Zoom Cross MENU Cancel 0K OK 4 Use the four way controller 4 VY to select Parallel or Cross You can view both Parallel and Cross pictures without the image viewer To view pictures with the 3D image viewer optional select Parallel 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The 3D Mode setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made How to Take and View 3D Pictures As our eyes are positioned about 6 cm 2 4 in or 7 cm 2 8 in apart there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three dimensional image This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures A three dimensional effect will not be achieved if the subject moves before the second image is taken When taking a 3D picture of a person ask your subject to stay as still as possible and then take the second picture as quickly as you can It is easier to take the picture if you use
4. Memory Flash A gt Flash Exp Comp White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom KA AE Metering MENU Cancel 0K OK Taking Movies 2 Recording Movies CE This mode lets you take movies Sound is recorded at the same time 1 Set the mode dial to amp Before starting recording you can change the captured area using the optical zoom Press the Zoom 44 4 button to the right or left to change the area 4 enlarges the subject 444 enlarges the area captured by the camera 2 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts 1 2 3 The following information appears on the LCD monitor 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator blinks during recording 3 Remaining recording time o a Q a Q a 7 109 When the image quality is set to 320x240 press the Zoon 44 4 button to the right or left to change the captured area using the digital zoom When the image quality is set to 640x480 the digital and optical zooms cannot be used after starting recording Set the desired zoom magnification before starting recording 3 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops ain e The flash will not discharge in Movie mode e The focus status lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks during recording Playing Back Movies p 125 Ke
5. Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO ensitivity uto 2 3 4 AE Metering 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av PICT Bud GO O 2 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 AE Metering Modes TO Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen Center weighted o E 5 a p fa a o The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select AE Metering Press the four way controller gt Sia A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level ok Use the four way controller A Y white Balance aws to change the AE Metering mode Press the shutter release button halfway The AE Metering setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made e Spot Sensitivity MENU Cancel a Ff WO N Saving the AE Metering Mode p 107 Rec Mode MENU Reco
6. eS kiset up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 OK Format Quality Level ak Sound White Balance AWB p Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time AE Metering KOH Language 35 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit 8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set the Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound Select On Off or USER for the self timer sound 9 Press the shutter release button The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made Setting the User Sound You can set the first two seconds of a previously recorded sound as the user sound and then use this as the start up sound or shutter sound The sound to be used in advance is recorded with the camera p 146 1 Select USER in Steps 7 and 8 above 2 Press the four way controller gt The Sound screen appears if sounds that can be used as the user sound are recorded in the camera USER appears for the sound set as the user sound 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose a sound file Four way controller 4 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 the shutter sound MENU Cancel oK OK 153
7. Movie Continuous 1 sec SD Memory Card becomes full recording time Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 15 sec Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Approx 1 1000 sec noise reduction function available when more than 1 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 Sunset only Working Range Wide approx 0 4 m 5 2 m Sensitivity Auto Tele approx 0 15 m 3 2 m Sensitivity Auto FlashExposure 1 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Drive Modes Single frame 10 sec Self timer 2 sec Self timer Instant Remote Control 3 sec Remote Control Continuous Interval Shooting Multiple Exposure Auto Bracket Exposure White Balance Saturation Sharpness Contrast Simultaneous settings Multiple Exposure Self timer Remote Control Auto Bracket Self timer Remote Control Self Timer Electronic control type control time approx 10 sec 2 sec Remote Control PENTAX remote control units E and F optional Camera can be set to start exposure either instantly after receiving the signal or three seconds after receiving the signal from the remote control Zoom can be operated with remote control unit E Time Function World Time setting for 68 cities 28 time zones Alarm
8. o sbulyes How to recall the fi Set up menu 0O00 D D Shutter release button Four way controller l OK button MENU button MENU Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Setting the Date and Time p 29 serve as the Hometown setting You can display the time in a city other than the Hometown This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone 1 Select World Time on the fti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The World Time screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On or O Off w The time in the city selected in Destination is displayed The time in the city selected in Hometown is displayed Press the four way controller A World Time lt 0 New York a New York DsT CIs The frame moves to and the gt city blinks on the world map Press the four way controller gt The enlarged Destination screen appears Press the four way controller lt 4 gt to change the enlarged area 6 Press the four way controller The screen for setting the city appears 7 Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the Destination city gt Destination City London gt DST TimeDif 05 00 MENU Cancel OK
9. Produces movies with smoother movement but with a shorter 30fps recording time 15fps Records using less number of frames but with a longer recording time The default setting is 15 frames sec fps Recorded Pixels Frame Rate and Approximate Recording Time Frame Rate Recorded 30fps 15fps Sound Pixels 640x480 50 sec 1 min 50 sec gt 2 hr 12 min 320x240 1 min 30 sec 2 min 50 sec The above table shows the approximate recording time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions SD Memory Card etc Adjusting the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be swiveled 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically This is convenient for recording yourself with Self portrait mode recording at a low angle or recording with the camera above your head auton Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor Opening the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor from the right end Swiveling the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can be swiveled 270 degrees downward toward you Closing the LCD monitor To protect the LCD monitor close the LCD monitor when the camera is not in use When you aim the LCD monitor at yourself to take a picture of yourself the image you see in the LCD monitor will be a mirror image but the resulting
10. The User setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the settings have been made USERT gt SUSERZT USERS Shooting mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level ek White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AF Mode Single MENU lt gt 0kK OK e The User menu in Step 1 above can also be displayed from the ti Set up menu Choose one of the following four shooting modes M Tv Av All other items are set in the same manner as the normal menus Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene There are 12 available modes in Picture mode Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views Sm Landscape by emphasizing the contours and saturation of green trees blue sky etc Lets you take bright vivid pictures of the sea lakes or snow covered landscapes in bright sunshine Views Surf amp Snow are vividly reproduced by slightly increasing the contrast Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise sia Sunset or sunset Brilliant hues are captured by adjusting the a exposure to create a slightly dark twilight atmosphere and increasing the saturation a little Lets you capture the vivid colors of flowers The F
11. Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode Pressing the OK button changes the display mode Normal Display Displays the shooting information Histogram Display Displays the brightness distribution of the image The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels Bright portions on the screen blink red and dark portions blink yellow Normal Display Fn button indicator p 148 Digital zoom display p 119 Voice memo icon p 149 Folder number File number Protect icon p 131 Battery level indicator p 16 Date and time p 29 Four way controller icon 10 Aperture p 50 11 Shutter speed p 51 SOONOOaARhWDHD Histogram Display White balance p 95 Recorded pixels p 91 Quality level p 93 Bright portions Histogram Dark portions Sensitivity p 101 AE metering p 100 a D lt 5 a Ww D Q 2 o 5 2 iw o D 5 3 D Q D o ONOoahWHD No icons g No shooting information is displayed No icons 4 Normal display Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 81 About the Bright and Dark Portions When the histogram is displayed the bright portions in the picture blink red and the dark portions blink yellow This indicates that the portions are too bright or too dark and details will not appear when
12. USER Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Register shooting modes or functions that you use frequently and then align the mode dial to USER to quickly take pictures using your preferred Gy settings Three User modes USER1 USER2 and USER3 can be registered p 54 1 Set the mode dial to USER The current User mode is indicated at the top left of the screen To take pictures with this User mode go to Step 5 below soinjolg UILL a 09 25 2004 14 25 2 Press the Fn button Tog Aw The Fn guide screen appears i SA Format 3 Press the front lever to the right or Contrast left to select a user mode Sento 4 Press the Fn button The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected User mode 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken seinjolg Bulyel 2 3 Registering Functions to a User Mode 1 N oN A bey Press the MENU button in the User mode The User menu appears Refer to p 182 for the functions that can be registered in the user modes Use the four way controller 4 gt to select USER1 USER2 or USER3 Use the four way controller 4 V to choose an item Set the desired setting for each item Refer to each item for the setting procedure Press the shutter release button halfway
13. when taking pictures at a high magnification rate Only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording e With the Drive mode set to Remote Control the remote control E optional can be used to operate the zoom p 72 D z 5 amp ay fa a O Setting the Digital Zoom The default setting for the digital zoom is x2 To take pictures at the maximum magnification set the digital zoom to x8 and to take pictures using only the optical zoom set the digital zoom to Off 1 2 a A OQ Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Digital Zoom Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears GRec Mode Flash Exp Comp 0 0 Auto Bracket i Use the four way controller A Y _ interval Shoot Movi x8 to select x2 x8 Off 3D Mode 2 Digital Zoom _ 4 Off Dra the shutter release button TCancel ToK alfway The digital zoom function setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 107 USER Tv Av PICT Baa GD 0 29 Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are in
14. 3 3 5 Q x 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 even when the camera is turned off The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is No turned off x The setting depends on the Memory setting p 107 Reset setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function p 163 No The setting is saved even after reset Rec Mode Menu items Leci Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setting Page Setting Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Yes Yes p 91 Quality Level kk Yes Yes p 93 White Balance AWB auto Yes p 95 Focusing Area Wide Yes Yes p 97 AF Mode Single Yes Yes p 97 AF Setting Focus Limiter On Yes Yes p 98 Aux AF Light On Yes Yes p 98 AE Metering Multi segment Yes p 100 Sensitivity Auto Yes p 101 Flash Exp Comp 0 Yes p 89 Auto Bracket Exposure 0 3V Yes Yes p 63 Interval 10 sec Yes Yes p 66 Interval Shoot Number of Shot 2 shots Yes Yes p 66 Start Time After 0 hr 0 min Yes Yes p 66 Recorded Pixels 640x480 Yes Yes p 111 Movie Color Mode Full Color Yes Yes p 112 Frame Rate 15fps Yes Yes p 113 Time lapse Movie Off Yes Yes p 114 3D Mode Parallel mode Yes Yes p 78 gt 3 3 3 x 179 Dig
15. gt The current Sensitivity setting appears in the middle of the screen Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the sensitivity Press the OK button The Sensitivity setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status 2 3 g 2 166 Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image 000 3 1 4 Checking the Alarm Press the MENU button in Playback mode 1 2 3 A The P Playback menu appears Press the four way controller 4 V to select Alarm Press the four way controller gt The list of alarms appears The checked alarm is turned on When the snooze function 8 is On w the alarm will ring again in a few minutes after it is stopped Press the MENU or OK button twice Alarm O1 gt X Once 14 25 aD 17 30 AI A2 Y Everyday 19 30 A3 off 12 00 peng lt 5 When the alarm is turned on Alarm was set appears and the camera turns off Setting the Alarm Press the MENU button in Playback mode 1 2 3 4 ol The gt Playback menu appears Press the four way controller 4 V to select Alarm Press the four way controller gt The list of alarms appears Press the four way controll
16. Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a 30 second voice memo to your still pictures 000 af 2 3 COs 1 Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use oe the front lever or the four way controller lt gt to choose the still EN Po me picture to which you want to add a 2 voice memo appears on the Fn button operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed image 2 Press the Fn button Recording starts You can record for up to 30 seconds 3 Press the Fn button Recording stops 100 0038 0 9125 120 04 po Q Q Q 5 o 5 2 o D lt 5 Ow D Q x no e z 5 2 148 a 1 2 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use TETEG the front lever or the four way vat controller lt gt to choose the still l picture with the voice memo to play back If 40 appears on the displayed image a voice memo has been recorded 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts ZEN 0912512004 WE The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom E Q button 8 Increases the volume Zoom Ea Q button 444 Reduces the volume 3 Press the four way controller Playback stops Q punos yoeg BulAejg pue Buip1ov Y Deleting a Voice Memo p 128
17. Battery lock lever Battery Card cover Names of Operating Parts 4 O n button ia DPOF button uAMF button Power switch Dial indicator green Front lever Shutter release button Mode dial Qe tim Ro oa Zoom 44 E Q button LE button Fn button Four way controller AV lt gt OK button MENU button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller 4 A Zoom E Q button Four way controller Y v When trimming an image QJ Four way controller lt 4 lt DPOF button DP Four way controller gt gt f button a MENU button MENU O n button on Shutter release button SHUTTER OK button Fn button Fn Front lever A Getting Started Attaching the Strap The provided strap O ST17 can be attached as is to the camera to create a neck strap from which to carry the camera The strap can also be shortened and then attached to the camera to create a compact hand strap payeys Buiye9 Q 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug 2 Pass the strap end through the loop and tighten Shortening the Strap You can create a short hand strap for the camera by pass
18. Comp lt 0 0 Auto Bracket r Interval Shoot Movie 3D Mode Parallel Digital Zoom x2 MENUJE xit sainjoiq Huel gt 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt a GRec Mode to change the light emission EISEHIEXONCOTITS To increase the light emission seta positive Auto Bracket value To decrease the light emission Movie 3D Mode Parallel set a negative value Digital Zoom x2 When pressing the shutter release button WENJExit halfway in Capture mode the flash icon appears as if a positive value has been set and the flash icon appears as if a negative value has been set 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Flash Exp Comp setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made seinj olg BulyeL i e By combining flash exposure compensation with EV compensation you can adjust the brightness of the background and the amount of light emitted by the flash separately e The flash intensity may not compensated as set depending on the brightness and distance to the subject e Press the four way controller A V in Step 3 above to set the exposure compensation and move between the menu pages Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level tok Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3
19. The basic image tone can be adjusted as desired Image Tone Standard Creates a picture with standard image tone Vivid Creates a picture with vivid image tone a A WwW N Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Image Tone Press the four way controller gt Sage A pull down menu appears Instant Review Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the image tone Sharpness Saturation Contrast 2sec Standard C Press the shutter release button MENU Cancel 0KJOK halfway The Image Tone setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made o A 5 ay 3 or z 0 103 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 23 AE Metering HO 2 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av Bag GO 0 2 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines 1 z Press the MENU button in Capture mode Z The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Sharpness 2 3 Use the four way controller lt gt a g to change the set
20. p 81 121 The file number is saved If a new SD Memory Card is File inserted when On has been selected file numbers are wy assigned sequentially Drive Mode The drive mode set with the button pp 60 73 emo ww The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if Zoom Position is set to On in Memory i o a Q ay o D 2 107 o z 5 amp p fa a o Rec Mode gt eT th MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level tok Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3 4 5 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENU E xit v The settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off The settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off _ ao a fF ON Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller 4 V to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose an item Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On or O Off Press the shutter release button halfway The Memory setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made
21. 2592x1728 pixels 2048x1368 pixels 1600x1064 pixels 1024x680 pixels 640x424 pixels Movie Aspect ratio 4 3 640x480 pixels 320x240 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual 80 100 200 400 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format Still TIFF JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF DPOF Picture PictBridge PRINT Image Matching Movie MOV QuickTime MotionJPEG streaming video approx 30fps approx 15fps PCM system monaural Sound Voice memo voice recording PCM system monaural Quality Level Still TIFF Best Better Good Picture Storage Medium SD Memory Card Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card Still Picture approximate number of images Recorded Pixels Quality Level Aspect Number of Pixels TIFF if h alan Pid 7 3056x2296 2 pictures 15 pictures 30 pictures 47 pictures 2592x1944 4 pictures 22 pictures 44 pictures 67 pictures 4 3 2048x1536 34 pictures 67 pictures 101 pictures 1600x1200 56 pictures 110 pictures 149 pictures 1024x768 121 pictures 215 pictures 298 pictures 640x480 258 pictures 352 pictures 484 pictures 3056x2040 17 pictures 34 pictures 56 pictures 2592x1728 24 pictures 47 pictures 75 pictures 3 2 2048x1368 38 pictures 75 pictures 121 pictures 1600x1064 61 pictures 121 pictures 184 pictures 1024x680 149 pictur
22. 4 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av PICT Bad amp D 0 29 Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can select between 4 3 and 3 2 for the aspect ratio of still images 4 3 is anormal aspect ratio of the images captured with a digital camera When printing an image with no border and an aspect ratio of 4 3 part of the image may not appear on the print Set the aspect ratio to 3 2 for prints with more of the original image You can also select from six recorded pixels settings for each aspect ratio The larger your recorded pixels the finer 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 select more than the required number of recorded pixels 1024x768 is sufficient for printing a postcard size print 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 p 93 Recorded Pixels Aspect Ratio of Image Use 4 3 3 2 3056x2296 3056x2040 Suitable for high quality prints large sized 2592x1944 2592x1728 prints and image processing 2048x1536 2048x1368 1600x1200 1600x1064 5 z Suitable for postcard size prints 1024x768 1024x680 Suitable for use on websites or attaching to 640x480 640x424 e mails Fine D A
23. 5 ay 3 et z 0 sainjolg Buryey A O N a Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller paas ma A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels Quality Level Use the four way controller A V white Balance AF Setting to change the number of recorded a metering pixels Sensitivity Press the DPOF button to switch between See EOK 4 3 and 3 2 for the aspect ratio of the image to be recorded 3 2 appears after the recorded pixels when 3 2 is selected When 3 2 is selected the LCD monitor switches to a screen similar to that shown below on the right enabling you to compose your picture accordingly 4 3 52004 114525 0912512004 14 25 Press the shutter release button halfway The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made The image in the viewfinder always appears with a 4 3 aspect ratio regardless of the aspect ratio setting of the image Use the LCD monitor when taking pictures with the aspect ratio set to 3 2 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures p 20 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Ba
24. 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 128 A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images p 131 G 150 Settings Camera Settings How to recall the Yi Set up menu 222 MENU O d Four way controller R OK button MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card auton Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable e Formatting will delete protected data too e SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera 1 Select Format on the 1i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt pea The Format screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Format EmA 4 Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is completed the camera is ready to take pictures All data deleted Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level ak White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time AE Metering KOH Language amp 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date an
25. DST MENU Cancel OK OK Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the date and time display style Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to month Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time Date Adjust Date Style mmiddlyy 24h Date 09 01 2004 Time 12 00 MENU Cancel OK OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 09 01 2004 Time 12 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 09 01 2004 Time 12 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 09 01 2004 Time 12 00 MENU Cancel OK OK If you select 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Q oO gt Q ao 5S a 2 9 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take p
26. Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four way controller A V to select DPOF AUTOPRINT on the PictBridge menu 2 Press the OK button A PRTG The Print w DPOF settings screen appears 3 Ee Use the four way controller lt gt to check the images and print settings 3 Press the OK button The selected images are printed according to the print settings To cancel printing operation press the MENU button m The flash status lamp lights during printing to show that the image data is being transferred to the printer Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing O 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer The camera automatically turns off when the USB cable is disconnected s n pid 19S Buyuud pue buyjipy Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound with the camera Speaker Microphone 1 Set the mode dial to amp 1 2 The remaining recording time and the A EET recording time of the current file appear on eS 00 00 00 the LCD monitor 1 Recording time 9 2 Remaining recording time te 09 25 2004 14 25 2 Press the shutter release button rrr Recording starts The self timer lamp and ade flash status lamp light during recording When the shutter release button is pressed 0 for more than one secon
27. Mode Kii gt 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures When X is selected auto bracketing can be used with the self timer When e 3 is selected auto bracketing can be used with remote control _ The countdown time for the self timer and remote control are according to the self timer and remote control settings respectively p 61 p 72 4 5 6 3 7 USER M Tv Av PICT O Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval Shooting K5 A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval A Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 a 10 seconds to 99 seconds to 4 minutes in units of 1 second and Interval intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units of v minutes 5 1 minute Intervals of less than 10 seconds a cannot be set Number of shots 2 to 99 pictures 0 minutes to 23 Can be set in units of 1 minute If the start time Start time hours and 59 is set to O min the first picture will be taken as minutes soon as the shutter release button is pressed 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than Ama GD 99 K or amp 2 Press the i amp button in Capture mode to display amp on the LCD monitor The current interval shooting setting appears for approx five seconds To take pictures with the current setting go to Step 8 belo
28. 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 for if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc 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 vibra
29. Use the M Digital Exp Metering menu to set the sensitivity for Digital Exposure Metering mode p 169 Saving the Sensitivity p 107 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3 4 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av PICT Bad Go O 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 z 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode Z The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Instant ay Review g 3 Press the four way controller gt aR ma A pull down menu appears instantinevienie 4 Use the four way controller A V ace Tafi to change the display time Aaa 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The Instant Review setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made Instant Review p 34 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3 4 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av Bag GO 0 2 Selecting the Image Tone
30. a tripod or appropriate base As a guide the camera should be moved about 1 40 of the distance between the camera and the subject For example if the subject is 3 m 9 8 ft away the distance the camera should be moved will be 3 m 40 7 5 cm 3 in However the way people view three dimensional images differs from person to person Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera A 0 1m 0 3m 0 5m 1m 3m 5m Distance to subject isranee to SUDJect cost 1ft 16ft 3 3ft 29 8 ft 16 4 ft 0 5 cm 1 cm 1 5 cm 2 5 cm 7 5 cm 13 cm c t amera movemen 02 in 0 4in 0 6in Gin Gin 6 1 in 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel as when looking at a distant scene or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed as when you cross your eyes A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer How to View 3D Pictures Using the 3D Image Viewer Optional Print out the pictures so that they are about 11 cm 4 3 in or 12 cm 4 7 in wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two mn seunjoid Buel gt As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person some people may have difficulty obtaining a three dimensional effect even when look
31. a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If lightning should be present during using unplug the power cord and discontinue using Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock e Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust This can cause a fire A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the battery charger Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the ones specified This can cause overheating or malfunctions Care to be Taken During Handling
32. capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made TIFF cannot be selected when the drive mode is set to Gi Hy Gi or TIFF can only be selected when the aspect ratio is set to 4 3 and the recorded pixels setting is 3056x2296 or 2592x1944 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures p 20 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3 4 5 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENU E xit Adjusting the White Balance USER M Tv Av Bag GO 0 2 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance Settings AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Me Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight a Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light wy aT Fluorescent Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light Choose the type of fluorescent light from W white D daylight and N neutral Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually kh W N Press the MENU button in Capture mode T
33. ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 Common Operations 38 Understanding the Button Functions ccccssccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 38 Capture Mode cccceeceeeeee 38 Playback Mode 40 Using the Menus 42 How to Use the Menus 42 Example of Menu Operation 44 Menu listinzi aia oh coer eae i Ie ia eat hae aait 46 Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures isiicsivecctcctccecesdaeiecaszciecstyceesscbensasscecinuii ce dapas aaisa aaen aai 48 Selecting a Shooting Mode c cecceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeesaeeeseneeeeeaes 48 Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program Mode 49 Aperture Priority Shooting c cccceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Shutter Priority Shooting Manual Shooting Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture Mode s vtceshss civ tinen anena Ean data Naa aarda 55 Using the Z00M scorn ote ke Setting the Exposure EV Compensation 59 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode 60 Using the Self Timer cccccceceesceeeeeneeeeeneeeeseaeeeeeseeeseeaeesseaaees 61 Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto Bracket 63 Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval Shooting 66 Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another Multiple Exposure Mode cccccccceeeeeeeeeene
34. effect The image is saved with the same recorded pixels and quality auto When a digital filter is added the image is saved as Xxx JPEG even when the quality level is set to TIFF Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the DPOF Digital Print Order Format set images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab according to the DPOF settings 2 1 eee 3 E 1 3 4 D 5 Printing Single Images Set the following 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 front lever or the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to print 2 Press the DPOF button The DPOF screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the number of copies and press the four way controller 7 The frame moves to Date 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted m 2 5 o 5 2 a z 5 5 no 2 a a fn a s IN ld 19S Buju pue uipa 5 Press the OK button The DPOF setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF s
35. fa a o Adjusting the Focusing Area 1 Press the Ymr button in Capture mode to display E The previously selected focusing area appears 2 Usethe four way controller 4 V lt P to choose the focusing area Press the AMF button to switch to autofocus Press the OK button The focusing area is fixed in its new position To return the focusing area to its original position press the W MF button again oN The focusing area appears as a spot when it is being adjusted t Using and amp s together You can change the focusing area in Macro or Super Macro mode 1 Press the Fn button in the and amp mode The Fn guide screen appears 2 Press the WsAMF button The Focus Mode screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the Focus mode combination Focus Mode 4YE gt 0K OK 4 Press the OK button The Focusing area screen appears 5 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to set the focusing area and then press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures Selecting the Flash Mode USER M Tv Av PICT 0 Flash Modes No Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the icon light conditions You can select the Rear curtain flash The flash will not discharge regardless of the Flash Off brightness Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or i
36. 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 Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock A Caution e Never try
37. of Images 6 Press the A button The setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the OK button or four way controller lt 4 The setting is saved and the screen returns to that in 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 that in 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 Save the current setting and return to the main menu screen MENU Cancel Cancel the current selection exit the operation and return to the original screen Capture or Playback mode suoljeiadg uowwog 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 BE Playback menu appears el 09 25 2004 14 25 Menu selection Rec Mode i I You can also use the front Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 1 Quality Level lever to change the menu White Balance I I I I I I I I AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity suoijeiadQ uowwog o In a pull down menu or setting screen press the shutter release button to GRec Mode Recorded Pixels g
38. payieyg Buye9 Q AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter optional If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to a computer use of the AC adapter D AC7 is recommended Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting and disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable are inserted securely The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter be sure to read the section on FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter The battery cannot be charged inside the camera even when the AC adapter is connected gt Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card peyleys Buryje5 e This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images and recorded sound Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open 2 Ins
39. picture noise In Tv mode the shutter speed can be set up to approx 1 1000 seconds In Auto it can be set up to approx 1 2000 seconds e The set shutter speed is displayed as the default when the camera is turned on the next time in the Tv mode or M mode soinjolg Buyey soinjolg HulyeL M Manual Shooting In this mode you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually This K5 mode allows you to produce different creative effects in your pictures 1 N ow a A hem Set the mode dial to M Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the aperture Pressing A increases the aperture and pressing Y reduces the aperture Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the shutter speed Pressing reduces the speed and pressing lt increases the speed If the exposure is unsuitable the range appears on the exposure bar 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 e Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed because the noise reduction function activates to reduce picture noise In M mode Auto flash and Auto Red eye Reduction cannot be selected In M mode the front lever cannot be used to adjust the exposure 2 4
40. remaining number of pictures and interval time will be displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the power switch on during standby If you press the MENU button the message Stop interval shooting will be displayed To cancel interval shooting press the OK button Interval shooting is not possible in amp Baa and 6D modes Interval shooting cannot be used when the quality level is set to TIFF Also in interval shooting the TIFF quality level cannot be selected e The Interval Shooting menu in Step 3 above can also be displayed from the O Rec Mode menu e 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 the autofocus is adjusted for each shot e Interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically when the SD Memory Card runs out of memory space e Press the MENU button twice in Step 2 or 7 to return to Step 1 and change the setting USER M Tv Av PICT O Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another Multiple Exposure Mode Pictures can be taken with multiple images superimposed on each other Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when the quality level is set to TIFF Also in Multiple Exposure mode the TIFF quality level cannot be selected 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than Bal GO 29 KI or amp 2 P
41. situations This is the basic picture taking mode It offers a wide E Program mode range of camera functions for you to enjoy p 49 A Aperture This mode lets you set the aperture manually and 50 V Priority mode the camera automatically selects the shutter speed p T Shutter Priority This mode lets you set the shutter speed manually 51 V mode and the camera automatically adjusts the aperture P This mode lets you set the shutter speed and M Manual mode aperture manually p 52 Lets you take pictures using the functions and USER User mode settings registered in advance in User mode p 53 2 Movie mode Lets you record movie and sound p 109 Q Digital Filter Lets you take pictures with an artistic feel by adding 74 mode a digital filter p 3D Image mode Lets you take 3D pictures p 77 Panorama Lets you overlap the edges of your images so that BEE Assist mode they can be joined to form a panorama picture using p 75 emo ww Turn the mode dial until the desired mode icon is located at the position of the dial indicator Dial indicator e is the mode for recording sound p 146 is the mode for using the camera as a digital exposure metering p 169 Letting the Camera Set the Exposure Program Mode In P Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed Gy and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select oth
42. 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 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 m
43. the selected flash mode Saving the Flash Mode sp 107 Selecting Rear Curtain Flash Rear curtain flash can be set when the flash mode is set to Auto or the flash mode is set to 4 Flash On A normal front curtain flash discharges right after the camera shutter opens but a rear curtain flash discharges right before the shutter closes When using a rear curtain flash with a slow shutter speed you can capture a light trail from a moving subject 1 Press the Fn button in the Auto or 4 mode The Fn guide screen appears 2 Press the 4 button The Flash mode screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt seinj oldq ueL to select F Curtain normal and R Curtain 4 Press the OK button Gok The camera is ready to take pictures Rear curtain flash cannot be set when the red eye reduction function is activated Examples of pictures taken with a front curtain flash and a rear curtain flash are shown below Front curtain flash Rear curtain flash normal IF 009 USER M Tv Av PICT amp D O Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash without having to change the brightness of the background 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Flash Exp Comp Rec Mode Flash Exp
44. 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 LI7 The battery could explode or catch fire Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter A Warning Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause
45. Alarm with simultaneous display of selected image at specified time max 3 alarms and snooze function Power Supply Lithium ion battery D LI7 AC adapter optional Battery Life Approx at 23 C with flash fired for 50 of shots and Image storage 245 pictures with lithium ion battery D LI7 in accordance capacity with CIPA measuring conditions In Out Port USB AV terminal PC communication type USB 1 1 external power supply terminal Video Output NTSC PAL monaural Format PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Size 100 W x61 5 H x42 D mm excluding operating members Weight 210 g excluding battery and SD Memory Card Weight when 255 g including battery D LI7 and SD Memory Card shooting Package Contents Rechargeable lithium ion battery battery charger USB cable AV cable software CD ROM strap SD Memory Card AC plug cord operating manual gt 5 5 5 2 x 193 e xipueddy 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
46. Delete screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A to select Delete 4 Press the OK button The image or sound file is deleted N Cancel v Y lt Q w D O a o a s o oO Q 3 D Q is JAlllimages amp sounds ook Q 127 m If Quick Delete is set to amp On in the P Playback menu you can skip Step 3 p 128 Deleting Voice Memos Only If an image has a voice memo you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image 1 L 1 s ewj Huljajaq pue yoeg Huleld o kh O N So Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image with a voice memo to delete Press the 1 button The Delete screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Sound Delete Press the OK button aune Delete The voice memo is deleted g 100 0017 m ThA Wy ss Yallimages 8 sounds OJOK Select Delete in Step 3 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 highlighted Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quick Delete Use the four way controller lt 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 Me
47. Images 139 Printing All Images 0 141 Direct Printing Using PictBridge 142 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 142 Printing Single Images 143 Printing All Images 144 Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 145 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ceeeeeeees 145 Recording and Playing Back Sound 146 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode csssscesseeeeees 146 Playing Back Sound s 147 Adding a Voice Memo to Images 148 Recording a Voice Memo 148 Playing Back a Voice M MO cccceeceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeneeeeesueeeseaes 149 Settings 150 Camera SettingS ccccccscscssessseseseseceesneesseessceessaeseeeseseesesnenseaseneess Formatting an SD Memory Card Changing the Date and Time Changing the Sound Settings Setting the World Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Image Folder Name i Changing the Start up Screen cccceeeseeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenee Customizing the Display Mode cccccceeeeeceeeeeeeeteeeeeteeneeetes Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor wed Changing the Video Output Format ccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeee Changing the USB Connection Mode ccsceeeeeeereeeeeeeetees 161 Setting Sleep Timeout Setting Auto Power Off eeeeee Resetting to Default Settings Reset Register
48. OK The current time location and time difference of the selected city appears Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 OK Quality Level ak White Balance AWB p Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time AE Metering KOH Language 35 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit 8 Use the four way controller Y to select DST 9 Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off Select w On if the Destination city is set to daylight saving time 10 Press the shutter release button halfway The World Time setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status World Time To continue with World Time setting London operations and return to the World Time wae York screen press the OK button kA Select t in Step 4 above to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city 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 3 on the Yi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Language H aa screen appears Refer to Setting the Display Language p 28 for the setting procedure suy s H
49. PENTAX 6 PictBridge Digital Camera Optio ZSOZ Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 750Z 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 750Z 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 e PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation e Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation The SD logo 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 suc
50. Panorama Assist mode the image is saved as k JPEG even when the quality level is set to TIFF Taking 3D Pictures 3D Image Mode 3D pictures can be taken in which two pictures placed side by side can be viewed using a special method to produce a three dimensional image You can take 3D pictures and view them by the parallel method or cross method The default setting is Parallel Refer to Selecting the Viewing Mode p 78 for instructions on taking pictures by the cross method Set the mode dial to 6D The screen for taking the first image appears on the left of the LCD monitor 2 Take the first image Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button The image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor The right half of the screen is for taking the second image 3 Move the camera to the right without changing your stance 4 Take the second image Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button To cancel the 3D Image mode set the mode dial to any mode other than 6D soainjolg Buryey auton In 3D Image mode the image is saved as Xxxx JPEG even when the quality level is set to TIFF D A 5 a ay 3 a o i 1 eS 2 3 4
51. Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 2 3 4 AE Metering KOH 5 6 7 Sensitivity Auto 4 MENUJExit USER M Tv Av CP PICT Baa Go O 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 Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller D A 53 a ay 3 eb z 0 97 Spot autofocus is selected when the focus mode is set to E The focus is fixed when Capture mode is set to amp Setting the Autofocus Mode You can select the autofocus mode AF Mode Single The camera focuses on the subject when the shutter release button 9 is pressed halfway The focus locks when the subject is in focus Continuous The camera continually focuses on the subject while displayed on the LCD monitor D a 5 amp P fa o Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens movement area according to 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 Setting the Auxiliary AF Light Set the Auxiliary AF Light to amp for easier focusing by using the auxiliary AF light redish orange when the subject is dark and difficult to focus on The Aux
52. Setting 9 button Flash mode Auto Yes p 87 a Single frame pp 60 button Drive mode shooting No Yes 73 WaAMF button Focus mode Autofocus mode Yes p 84 D button Operation mode Shooting mode No Fn button Fn guide screen Off No p 164 MENU button Menu screen Off No p 42 gt OK button Still picture Normal display Yes 81 5 when Movie Normal display Yes p 2 shooting Sound Normal display Yes p 146 Q OK button Still picture Normal display Yes 421 when playing Movie Normal display Yes p back Sound Normal display Yes p 147 Front lever EV compensation 0 0EV Yes p 59 Zoom button Zoom position Max aude Yes p 57 position 183 e x pu ddy Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC7 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI7 Battery charger D BC7 AC plug cord D CO2 D CO2A Australia D CO2B United Kingdom D CO2E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap O ST17 Soft case O CC7 Remote control unit E Remote control unit F 3D image viewer O 3DV1 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Battery depleted The battery is exhausted If using a re
53. TL contrast detection system by sensor with external passive sensor 11 point autofocus wide spot changeable Distance Single continuous measuring mode Focusing Normal Approx 0 6 m 00 Range full zoom range from lens Macro Approx 0 15 m 0 65 m front full zoom range Super Macro Approx 0 02 m 0 65 m Wide only Landscape full zoom range Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Auxiliary AF LED automatically lights in dim surrounding light gt x 5 5 2 x e xipueddy Manual Focus Focusing 0 02 m Wide 0 15 m full zoom Range range Exposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment center weighted spot EV 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Capture mode Program Aperture Priority Av Shutter Priority Tv Manual M Picture Movie 3D Image Panorama Assist Digital Filter User Dig Exp Can be used as a reflected light digital Metering mode exposure metering Picture Modes Landscape Portrait Self portrait Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Sport Flower Fireworks Surf amp Snow Autumn Colors Sunset Food Digital Filters B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow SOFT can be added before or after taking pictures Brightness can only be added after taking pictures Auto Bracket Exposure White Balance Saturation Sharpness Contrast
54. Taken During Handling ccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeseeeeees 3 Content 2 cee reari anie aina an s9 Composition of the Operating Manual cceeeceeeeeseeeeesteeees 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Parts eects 11 Names of Operating Parts cccccceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeseeeees 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Str pi s iiiki aaeoa eniinn Powering the Camera ccccsseccsssecceesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeesseneeeeseees Charging the Battery acisna ni eee Installing the Battery se Using the AC Adapter optional Installing the SD Memory Card ccsseceeseeeeeeeeeee eee Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures 20 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies cc eee 22 Adjusting the LCD Monitor ccssscessseeeeeee 23 Adjusting the Viewfinder 24 Turning the Camera On and Off 25 Playback Only Mode Initial Settings ssccssssesseeeeeseseee 27 Setting the Display Language 28 Setting the Date and Time ccccccceeeseceeeeneeeeeeeeeetenaeeeteneeeteaes 29 Quick Start 32 Faking Still Picture Ssi taa iu aeaea a aiaiai Playing Back Still Pictures a0 Playing Back Images ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeneeeseaees Playing Back the Previous or Next IMage cseceeeeeeeeeeetees 36 Rotating the Displayed Image c
55. Yes Self timer Sound On Yes Yes According to Date Style date default setting Yes No According to Date Style time default setting Yes No Date Adjust According to p 29 Pate default setting ves No According to timg default setting MGS Ne World Time setting Off Yes Yes og Same as Destination city Hometown Yes No Pear Same as World Destination DST Hometown Yes No p 154 Time A EEN ccording to Hometown city default setting Yes No Hometown DST According to Yes No default setting Language Baa According to Yes No p 28 Bia default setting Folder Name Normal Yes Yes p 156 Start up Screen On Yes Yes Start up setting 157 Screen Optio Logo P Image selection Screen Yes Yes Shooting mode On Off Yes Yes DISPLAY Maan mode On Off Yes Yes Setting 1 Drive mode On Off Yes Yes Full display Focus mode On Off Yes Yes p 158 agit Grid display Off Off Yes Yes o display Shutter speed On Off Yes Yes Aperture On Off Yes Yes gt 5 5 J 2 x gt 3 3 3 2 x Number of images remaining On Off Yes Yes Battery level indicator On Off Yes Yes Recorded Pixels On Off Yes Yes DISPLAY Quality Level On Off Yes Yes a White Balance On Off Yes Yes p 158 Setting 2 AE Metering On Off Yes Yes No display Sensitivity On Off Yes Yes Focusing Area On Off Yes Yes Expo
56. ample 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 the printer No ink in a printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck ina printer The paper is stuck in the printer Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Battery is not Check if battery is installed If not installed install battery Check orientation of battery Camera will Battery is installed Reinsert battery according to the not turn on incorrectly O symbols on the battery compartment p 15 i Charge the battery or use the AC Battery power is low adapter Camera is connected LCD monitor is off when camera is toa computer py the connected to a computer USB cable puiet Camera is connected LCD monitor is off when camera is No image on toaTV connected to a TV the LCD LCD monitor is set to Press the OK button to turn LCD monitor OFF monitor on p 81 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 159 Pictures canno
57. atible printer using the USB cable I USB7 supplied with the camera you can print images directly from the camera without using a computer Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies auton You are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC7 optional while the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be damaged if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as image quality and DPOF settings may be valid Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 You cannot choose the print size with the camera Use the printer to choose the size For more information refer to the operating manual for your printer Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the i Set up menu Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p 161 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable supplied with one R the camera The PictBridge menu appears N E print aA Print One 0K JOK Do not connect the camera to your computer while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode Printing Single Images 1 Use the fo
58. ay 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 750Z Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place August 2004 Colorado PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http Awww pentax co uk PENTAX France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http Awww pentax be PENTAX Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http Awww pentax ch PENTAX Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http www pentax se PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc 600 12 Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A http www pentax com PENTAX Canada Inc 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http www pentaxcanada ca http www digital pentax co jp for your precious moment
59. bject 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera You can check the captured area by looking through the viewfinder The image in the viewfinder always appears with a 4 3 aspect ratio regardless of the aspect ratio setting of the image Use the LCD monitor when taking pictures with the aspect ratio set to 3 2 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 The image appears on the LCD monitor for two seconds Instant Review and is recorded on the SD Memory Card p 34 The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being saved to the SD Memory Card rA The focus frame does not appear in the viewfinder Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor yes YOIND 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 lightly halfway The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and by the focus status and flash status lamps when the shutter release button is pressed halfway 1 Focus frame The green focus frame appears when the subject is in focus The frame does not appear if the su
60. bject is out of focus 2 Status lamps Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Lit Subject is in focus Flash is ready Blinks Subject is not in focus Flash is charging Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down fully to take a picture Yes JINO o 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 Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall Dark places or objects or conditions that prevent light being reflected back Horizontal lines or intricate patterns Fast moving objects 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 Auxiliary AF Light When using the Autofocus mode in a dark environment the Auxiliary AF Light may illuminate the subject The Auxiliary AF Light on this camera conforms to the safety standard IEC60825 1 for a Class 1 LED product Although looking directly at the Auxiliary AF Light poses no safety concerns because the light is extremely bright recommend you not to stare directly at the light at close range Instant Review The image appears on the LCD monit
61. button fully fo seinjolgq BulyeL bas auton Three pictures are taken in succession when is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 9 e Only one picture is taken when any other auto bracketing option is selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 9 and the camera creates a series of three shots internally e Auto bracketing cannot be used with amp in Bama GO 2 and PICT modes or when digital filter is set to SOFT e Auto bracketing cannot be used when the quality level is set to TIFF Also in Auto Bracket mode the TIFF quality level cannot be selected p 93 fe The Auto Bracket menu in Step 3 above can also be displayed from the 48 Rec Mode menu e 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 e Press the MENU button twice in Step 2 or 7 to return to Step 1 and change the setting Setting 44 N or E Auto bracketing can be used with the self timer or the remote control unit optional 1 Press the Fn button when E is DDD displayed on the LCD monitor A Format The Fn guide screen appears aaant MF Sensitivity LUR ne 2 Press the O4 button The Drive mode screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select 14 O amp or E 6 6 soainjolg Buyey Drive
62. chargeable battery charge the battery p 14 No card in camera This message appears when you press the shutter release button but there is no SD Memory Card in the camera 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 18 p 127 Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again p 133 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to use it with your computer to display or copy any images on the card Card 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 150 Formatting The SD Memory Card is being formatted Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 19 Compression error This message appears when you have exceeded the capacity limit of the SD Memory Card while taking pictures No image and 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 turn
63. ct in focusing area in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode on amp or s amp p 84 Focus mode is set to amp or s Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on amp or SB Drive mode is set to Flash does not discharge Sy or Ey Focus mode is set to ak or Sb Picture mode is set to Cause Remedy Flash mode is set to flash off Set to Auto or p 87 2 mode Flash will not discharge in these modes Zoom will not Focus mode is set to Zoom does not function in Super work Macro mode USB connection USB Connection Set USB Connection mode on with computer mode is set to does not work PictBridge properly camera to PC p 161 x pu ddy e x pu ddy Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 7 megapixels Sensor 7 41 megapixels total pixels 1 1 8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Aspect ratio 4 3 3056x2296 pixels 2592x1944 pixels Picture 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1024x768 pixels 640x480 pixels Aspect ratio 3 2 3056x2040 pixels
64. d recording HUTTERIEEYS top continues for as long as the button is held 09 25 2004 down and stops when the button is 1428 released 3 Press the shutter release button Recording stops punos yeg BulAejg pue Bulpiosay gt E Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound e Pressing the OK button deletes the voice recording screen from the LCD monitor Press the OK button again to display the voice recording screen Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording mode 1 Press the D button 2 Use the front lever or the four way 1 2 controller lt gt to choose a sound file to play back 3 Press the four way controller 4 You can play back the sound you have 00 01 30 recorded ea 09 25 2004 1 Total file recording time 14 25 2 Playback time The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback Press again to resume playback Four way controller 4 Rewinds and plays back Four way controller gt Fast forwards and plays back Zoom Ea Q button Increases the volume Zoom E Q button 444 Reduces the volume 4 Press the four way controller Y Playback stops 100 0025 v3 K 2 Q 2 Q Ss a v D lt Q jus it O 72 e c Ss a 147
65. d cards or cards that have been used on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card p 150 for instructions on formatting Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or read 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 ser
66. d the four way controller A V lt gt to operate this screen Set up the functions for the four way controller in advance p 164 MENU button Displays the 43 Rec Mode menu p 42 suoljeiadg uowwog suoijeiadQ uowwog o 2 49 a Playback Mode Front lever Displays the next or previous image in single image display Displays the next or previous set of nine images in nine image display Displays the next or previous set of nine folders in folder display Shutter release button Press down halfway or fully to switch to Capture mode p 32 Zoom Q button Press E in single image display to switch to nine image display and press E again to switch to folder display Press Q to return to the previous display p 117 Press Q to enlarge the image in single image display Press 3 to return to the original size p 119 Four way controller A Plays back and pauses a movie or voice recording p 125 4 gt Displays the previous or next image in single image display p 36 Frame forwards frame reverses fast forwards and reverses a movie during playback p 125 Fast forwards and reverses a voice recording during playback p 147 O Vv Rotates the image p 36 Stops a movie or voice recording during playback
67. d 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 Yi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Refer to Setting the Date and Time p 29 for the setting procedure How to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button a MENJ O a Four way controller _ _ e OK button MENU button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 Select Sound on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt moz The Sound screen appears Volume lt WOU gt Start up Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound On MENU Cancel Changing the Operation Volume 3 Use the four way controller A Y 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 V to select 1 2 3 Off or USER and press the four way controller lt 4 Ten MRec Mode
68. e Still picture with voice memo 2 Movie first frame appears amp without image Sound file only a D 5 amp w D Q x o 2 o 2 5 ro 3 D Q 0 117 Press the Zoom f3 Q button toward Q or press the OK button to switch to the full screen display of the selected image Press the gt button to switch to Capture mode s ewj Bbuljajaqg pue yoeg Huleld o Press HJ on the Zoom E Q button The list of folders appears 103 104 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to choose a folder Press the Zoom amp 3 Q button toward Q or press the OK or A button to display the folder images in nine image display Next press the Zoom f amp 3 Q button toward Q or press the OK or DI button to switch to the full screen display of the selected image 100 101 100PENTX Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to ten times A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification 1 Enterthe Playback mode and use the front lever or four way controller 4 gt to choose an image to magnify 2 Press the Zoom Q button ain toward Q l Ni The image is magnified 1x to 10x Holding i down the button changes the magnification continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller 4 lt gt Moves the position to be magnifi
69. e MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 2 3 AE Metering HO 4 5 6 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit eo Lt Selecting the Frame Rate The frame rate refers to the number of frames taken per second The higher the frame rate the smoother the movie and the larger the filesize There are two frame rates to choose from 30fps frames sec and 15fps 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears o A 53 a ay 3 etb z Oo 113 2 Use the 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 A V to select Frame Rate 5 Press the four way controller gt movie A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 320x240 6 Use the four way controller A V frame Rate amps to select 30fps or 15fps Time lapse Movie _15ips 7 Set the mode dial to 4 MENU Cancel 0K JOK The Frame Rate setting is saved and the camera is ready to record Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies p 22 8 9 7 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 2 3 AE Metering HO 4 5 6 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit ee ital Taking Time lapse Movies This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so t
70. e battery for a long time the date will be reset E Image Storage Capacity Recording Time and Playback Time at 23 C LCD monitor on with fully charged battery D LI7 Image Storage Capacity using the flash for 50 of shots Playback Time Approx 245 pictures Approx 4 hr 30 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 conditions amp om i In general battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as 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 1 symbol on the LCD monitor Screen Display Battery Status Green Adequate power remains Green Battery is running low qi Yellow Battery is running very low O 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 Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol Li ion DC terminal Nn AC adapter To power outlet
71. e shutter release button is pressed halfway Use icon this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 60 cm 2 ft This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 15 cm to 65 cm 6 in to 2 1 ft The camera W amp Macro mode focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This can be set together with EE This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 2 cm to 65 cm 0 8 in to 2 1 ft The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This can be set together with EE A Infinity Landscape This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is soinj oldg HulyeL Super Macro s mode mode set to flash off MF ese Pocus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually This mode changes the position of the focusing area You can select from 11 positions This can be set together with amp sb Focusing Area E mode 1 Press the Y 4mF button in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode auton e 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 e If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder w
72. eat or be damaged If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera Charge the battery before installing it when using the camera for the first time 1 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open 2 Insert the battery with the A symbol facing toward the camera lens and push the battery in while pressing the battery lock lever on the battery side in the direction of the arrow Push the battery in until it locks 3 Close the battery card cover Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery Pull the battery out IA If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use ofthe AC adapter D AC7 optional is recommended p 17 payieyg Buiye9 Q payieys Buriya e The rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI7 is only for use with this camera Use of other batteries may damage the camera and render it unusable Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly oriented malfunction may result Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery If the camera is left without th
73. eceive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community xipueddy For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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
74. ed Zoom amp 3 Q button Q Makes the image bigger Zoom amp 3 Q button m Makes the image smaller 3 Press the OK button Zoom playback ends sebew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg auton Movies cannot be magnified 119 soBew Huljajaq pue yoeg BulAejq o Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU Exit Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at the set magnification simply by pressing the Zoom Q button toward Q once during zoom playback 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quick Zoom Press the four way controller gt OO N Playback A pull down menu appears Slideshow 3st 4 Use the four way controller A V __ trimming to change the magnification PUE UGC A x2 x4 x10 Pressing the Zoom E Q Suick Delete otf button once toward Q cancel k takes the image straight to the selected magnification and after that magnifies the image in steps Off Pressing the Zoom amp 3 Q button toward Q once magnifies the image in steps in the range of x1 1 to 10 0 Press the P button The camera is ready to play back images Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made oO Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
75. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeteaee 69 Using the Remote Control Unit optional ee Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode fe Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ew As Taking 3D Pictures 3D Image Mode Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Selecting the Flash Mode Adjusting the Flash Intensity ne Selecting the Recorded Pixels cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeenes Selecting the Quality Level 00 cece eee sees eeeeeteeeeeees Adjusting the White Balance Setting the Autofocus Conditions Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering ccecceseeccesececeeeeceeceneveecaecaesnesseceneeeseneeaeeateeas 100 Setting the Sensitivity rm Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review N Selecting the Image Tone 103 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness 104 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation 105 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast 106 Saving the Settings Memory 107 Taking Movie c2siccccsteecescctccesctecsectectensacesecancseccuetaeenceevsuscuedexssnienseei se 109 Recording Movies 109 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies wi a Adding a Color Effect to Movies Color Mode ceeeeees 112 Selecting the Frame Rate ccccecceceeceeeeeneeeeenaeee
76. enu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies Item Description Page Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels of still pictures p 91 Quality Level For selecting the compression rate of still pictures p 93 White Balance ee the color balance according to the light p 95 Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p 97 AF Mode For selecting the autofocus mode p 97 amp Focus Limiter For limiting the lens movement area according to conditions p 98 i E AUK AF Light Ubject is dark and dificult to focus on using autofocus P98 AE Metering For setting the metering method to determine the p 100 exposure Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 101 Flash Exp Comp For increasing or decreasing the flash intensity p 89 Auto Bracket For automatically changing the shooting conditions p 63 Interval Shoot ee a shooting of a set number of pictures at a p 66 Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p 111 Color Mode For selecting the color filter p 112 Frame Rate For setting the number of frames taken per second p 113 Time Lapse Movie eee the frame rate when recording time lapse p 114 3D Mode For taking 3D pictures p 78 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p 58 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p 102 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shoot
77. eping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second Recording will continue for as long as you keep the button pressed Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button D a 5 amp ay fa a o 7 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level tok Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 2 3 AE Metering HO 4 5 6 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit ee Lt Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose the number of recorded pixels for movies from 640x480 and 320x240 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 p 22 Recorded Pixels for Movies Produces high quality movies at VGA size but with a shorter recording time 320x240 Produces smaller images but with a longer recording time 640x480 soainjoig Buryey Color Mode Use the four way controller A V Frame Rate 15fps to change the number of recorded e 2Pse Movie off pixels T7 Set the mode dial to amp The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera is ready to record 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Movie 3 Press the fo
78. er functions such as the Flash mode or Continuous Shooting mode 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the functions you want to use 3 Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions 5 pp 84 106 for details of how to set the j functions 3 Press the shutter release button E rarn0d halfway 1025 The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus When the subject is in focus the aperture and shutter speed appear 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The front lever can be used to adjust the exposure p 59 G Taking Still Pictures p 32 Av Aperture Priority Shooting In this mode you can set the aperture manually The camera K5 automatically sets the shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure at the aperture you have chosen Decreasing the aperture will produce a picture with a blurred background Increasing the aperture will produce a picture in which both the foreground and the background are in focus Use this function when you want to intentionally change the focusing range depth of field 1 Set the mode dial to Av 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the aperture Pressing A increases the aperture and Bunjel s INnyld pressing V reduces the aperture z A25 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera adjusts the shutter speed accordingly If the appropriate expos
79. er A Y to choose Alarm 41 42 or 43 Press the four way controller gt The Alarm screen appears Set the alarm mode alarm time and snooze function amp Four way controller lt 4 gt selects the item Four way controller A Y changes the setting Press the DPOF button The alarm image options screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image to be displayed when the alarm rings Press the OK button four times When the alarm is turned on Alarm was set appears and the camera turns off Alarm 14 25 a A1 X Once 17 30 A2 Y Everyday 19 30 A3 Doff 12 00 Meng 5 OAlarm1 Dom Joo 7 14 25 sbuijas o sBulyes Stopping the Alarm The alarm rings for one minute and the selected image is displayed when the set time is reached with the camera turned off You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing When the snooze function is on the alarm will ring again in five minutes and continue this five times You can cancel the snooze function by pressing both the OK button and the MENU button at the same time The alarm will not ring when the set time is reached if the camera is on or during interval shooting standby Digital Exposure Metering Function Digital Exposure Metering Function The Optio 750Z not only enables you
80. ert an SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward the lens and push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way 3 Close the battery card cover To remove the card press the card in to eject it and pull it out fe The image storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level p 21 e The focus status lamp and flash status lamp blink while the SD Memory Card is being accessed data is being recorded or read 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 prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or f SD formatting of the card appears on the LCD monitor when Write protect switch 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 recorded on 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 and store away from high temperature Be sure to format unuse
81. es 242 pictures 322 pictures 640x424 298 pictures 387 pictures 484 pictures Movie approximate recording time Frame Rate 30fps 15fps Sound Recorded Pixels 640x480 50 sec 1 min 50 sec 2hr 12 min 320x240 1 min 30 sec 2 min 50 sec White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light W N D Manual Lens Focal Length 7 8mm 39 mm equivalent to 37 5 mm 187 5 mm in 35 mm format Maximum f2 8 f4 6 Aperture Lens 9 elements in 7 groups Composition two aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 33 7 mm x approx 24 7 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 8x combines with 5x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 40x Viewfinder Type Real image zoom viewfinder diopter adjustable from 3 m to 1 m Magnification Wide 0 37x Tele 1 66x LCD Monitor 1 8 inch CG silicon TFT color LCD monitor microreflective with brightness adjustment approx 134 kilopixels with backlight with swivel mechanism 270 vertically and 180 horizontally Playback Function Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 10x scroll rotating sound slideshow movie playback histogram display digital filter trimming resize Focus Mode Auto Focus Macro Super Macro Manual Focus Focusing Area Autofocus Type T
82. esolution and quality appears Select the resolution and quality Press the four way controller gt to display the pull down menu and use the four way controller A to select the resolution and quality then press the OK button You cannot select a larger resolution or Quality Level higher quality than that of the original MEcancel image m 2 5 o 5 2 a 5 5 no 2 ay 3 fn a 133 m 2 5 a o 5 2 v 3 5 3 a no a ay i o 134 fr jemo Press the OK button The overwrite confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image is saved Press the shutter release button or the 1 button to cancel image resizing and return to Capture mode or Playback mode 3 TIFF images cannot be resized e Movies cannot be resized e You cannot select greater recorded pixels or a higher quality than that of the original image MENU 000 gt o 2 3 4 7 D 0 4 6 7 8 gi 1 gt IPlayback gt Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom off Quick Delete MENU Exit Trimming Images You can delete the unneeded part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image Press the MENU button in Playback mode 1 2 3 4 The gt Playback men
83. ether you are going to connect the USB cable to a computer or a PictBridge compatible printer 1 Select USB Connection on the ti Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y setup to select PC or PictBridge Start up Screen Zi PC Select this option when See F connecting the camera to a a L NTSC 2 computer Senet PBE 5 PictBridge Select this option when WEN Cancel e connecting the camera directly i PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the E button The USB Connection setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made Do not connect the camera to your computer while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode Refer to the PC Guide Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer B 3 37 o s uiy s How to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button 000 MEND at Four way controller _ _ e OK button MENU button 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 other than the power switch during Sleep Timeout will turn the LCD monitor back on 1 2 3 4 Keri Se
84. ettings set the number of copies to 0 and press the OK button Loy DPOF settings are not possible for movies or sound only files Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made za a 222 O CG 2 3 4 5 Printing All Images 1 Press the DPOF button twice in Playback mode The DPOF screen for printing all images appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt 5 to choose the number of copies na You can print up to 99 copies 3 Press the four way controller Y TEN The frame moves to Date Date 4 MENU C ancel oK OK 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose whether to insert the date or not w On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 5 Press the OK button The DPOF setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status DPOF setting for all images The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct bE Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images e DPOF settings are not possible for movies or sound only files seinjold INS Bujuig pue BunIpy s N Pld 19S Buju pue uipa o Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge comp
85. f X if the write protect switch of the SD Memory Card is locked Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write protect switch is locked payieys Buriya e Power switch P button Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to Capture mode 1 Press the power switch while pressing the gt button The camera turns on in Playback Only mode The lens does not extend if To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode turn the _ camera off then turn it on again e The camera switches to Playback mode and the lens is retracted when you press and hold down the gt button for more than two seconds To switch from Playback mode to Capture mode press the LB button again press the shutter release button or turn the mode dial Playing Back Still Pictures p 116 Initial Settings Power switch 00 D I Four way controller OK button MENU button payeys Buig Q If the 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 28 Setting the Display Langua
86. g KOH Language 3 58 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Changing the Start up Screen Select Start up Screen on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller sansan The Change Start up screen appears Start up Screen Use the four way controller 4 gt to select w On or O Off Press the four way controller Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the start up screen Press the OK button three times The Start up Screen setting is saved and the camera is ready to take or play back images O art QO Nae n 3 g 7 157 How to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button 000 MEND at Four way controller a e OK button MENU button Customizing the Display Mode You can customize two user settings to determine the information displayed on the LCD monitor during still image shooting When shipped from the factory Setting 1 is set to full display and Setting 2 is set to display no information Refer to p 181 for information that can be displayed Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 81 1 Select DISPLAY on the Yi Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Capture Mode Information Display screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 1 or 2 and press the four way controller gt The Set
87. g an image as the start up screen when the Start up Screen camera is turned on p 157 DISPLAY For selecting the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 158 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 159 Video Out For setting the output format to the TV monitor p 160 USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode p 161 Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p 162 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time p 163 Fn Setting For setting up the functions for the four way controller p 164 USER Setting For registering and saving shooting modes or functions you p 53 use most frequently For returning the settings other than the date adjust language Reset and world time to defaults p 163 O e 3 3 e 5 O ge oe a 47 soainyolg Buiye L Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Selecting a Shooting Mode There are various ways of capturing images from modes where the camera automatically sets the shooting functions to obtain the best pictures to modes where settings are made manually to achieve a partic ular effect Shooting Modes There are 12 Picture modes to choose from The camera selects the optimal exposure white balance the software supplied with the camera PICT Picture mode etc according to the shooting conditions This mode p 55 lets you take pictures in a variety of
88. g on the previous setting amp or s appears The self timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture 2 Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom for remote control unit E The zoom position changes each time the zoom button is pressed in the following sequence tele gt middle gt wide 3 Press the shutter release button fully on the remote control unit The picture is taken immediately 3s The self timer lamp blinks quickly and the picture is taken after approximately three seconds Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking i k The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way e Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 4 m 13 ft away from the front of the camera Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing A charge is made for changing the battery Switching between and 1 Press the Fn button when 6s is displayed on the LCD monitor The Fn guide screen appears 2 Press the button The remote control screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select 0 sec or 3 sec 4 Press the OK button or amp s appears and the screen returns to capture status GIS Z USERT Sy EIENEN Format Con
89. ge Languagel amp amp English t p 29 Setting the Date and Time th City New York DST MENU Cancel oK OK If the Date Adjust screen appears Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 09 01 2004 tp 29 Setting the Date and Time Time 12 00 MENU Cancel 0K 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 S 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 The Language H aa screen appears Q 2 Use the four way controller Language Et a 4 V lt gt to choose a language ENGLISH Pyccxwi Francais stato a Deutsch ANC SEK Espa ol pii Italiano BA MENU Cancel 0K OK 3 Press the OK button The default setting is English 4 Press the four way controller Y The screen for setting the city appears 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the desired city Hometown 6 Press the four way controller The screen for setting DST Daylight Saving Time appears 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off 8 Press the OK button The Date Adjust screen appears Initial Settings Language Sia__ English gt th City New York
90. ge high color temperature Choose the bracketing steps from 1 2 3 4 5 p 95 soainjolg Buryey E a Conditions change in the following sequence Current Saturation Setting low high p 105 S Conditions change in the following sequence Current Sharpness Setting soft hard p 104 Contrast Conditions change in the following sequence Current Setting low high p 106 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than Bal GO 9 KI or 2 Press the i button to display a The icon corresponding to the current setting appears and then the setting appears for approx five seconds To take pictures with the current setting go to Step 8 below 3 Press the OK button while the Auto Bracket setting is displayed Exposure 0 3 The Auto bracketing options screen a Sie si appears y Saturation O Contrast 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the shooting WeNY Cancel ok conditions 5 Press the four way controller gt for Auto Bracket settings 4 or W A pull down menu appears 6 Use the four way controller A 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
91. ges cannot be trimmed e Movies cannot be trimmed The image is saved according to the trimming size MENU an 0O00 Slideshow O Resize Trimming 2 3 4 5 7 Digital Filter D T Quick Zoom off 6 8 Quick Delete 0 1 MENU Exit Editing Pictures with Digital Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with digital filters You can choose from ten color filters B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Soft and Brightness 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V EP layback to select Digital Filter Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENUJE xit 3sec 3 Press the four way controller gt Images that can be edited with the digital filters appear 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a digital filter When selecting K4 press the front lever to the right or left to adjust the brightness 6 Press the OK button m 2 5 o 5 2 v 5 5 a o a ay Q 0 LEZA m 2 5 o o 5 2 ge 3 5 5 n 2 y 3 fn a 138 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y 8 Press the OK button 100 0017 to select Overwrite or Save as The image is saved with the digital filter
92. h as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image This product supports PRINT Image Matching Combination of use PRINT Image Matching enables digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images which are more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different 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 A Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are
93. hat when you play the movie back at the normal frame rate the action appears speeded up For example if you choose the x2 setting half the normal 5 number of frames will be taken so that when you play the movie back at a the normal frame rate it will be played back at twice the normal speed v 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode 2 The 48 Rec Mode menu appears g 2 Use the 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 A Y to select Time lapse Movie 5 Press the four way controller gt inne A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels d 6 Use the four way controller A Y Frame Rate to change the time lapse setting 7me2rse Movie 7 Set the mode dial to amp MENU Cancel The camera is ready to record a time lapse movie 114 8 Press the shutter release button fully The camera starts recording a time lapse movie The selected time lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor 9 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops an The time lapse movie is recorded at 15 fps without sound regardless of the Frame Rate setting p 113 o zZ 5 ay 3 etb z fn a 115 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Capture mode is for taking and recording images Playback mode is for viewing captu
94. he Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select White Balance Press the four way controller gt The White Balance screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting White Balance soainjoig Buiyey seinjold Bulye When the white balance is set to i Fluorescent Light use the four way controller lt gt to select W white D daylight or N neutral Press the shutter release button halfway The White Balance setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made White Balance Saving the White Balance p 107 Auto Bracketing p 63 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready 1 2 5 L memo Select amp manual on the White Balance screen Point the camera at the blank White Balance sheet of paper so that it fills the AWB screen of the LCD monitor a Press the shutter release button w fully SHUTTER A djust MENU Cancel 0K OK The white balance is automatically adjusted Press the OK button The setting is saved and the screen returns to the E Rec Mode menu Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take pictures Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in PICT mode 8 Rec Mode MENU
95. hen the focus mode is set to amp or amp the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor be The default setting is Autofocus mode Only the digital zoom can be used in s amp mode Saving the Focus Mode sp 107 Manual Focus 1 Press the WsAMF button in Capture mode to display MF The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing 2 Press the Zoom 44 4 button The MF indicator appears on the LCD monitor indicating the approximate distance to the subject Using the indicator as a guide adjust the focus with the Zoom 444 4 button 4 for distant focus 444 for closer focus 3 Press the OK button The focus position is set and the screen returns to the normal display To set the focus position you can also press the shutter release button halfway or fully or wait for at least five seconds To readjust the focus press the W MF button once to return to Step 1 above 4 Press the Zoom 44 4 button to adjust the captured area When the focus position has been determined the LCD monitor display returns to the normal picture range and the zoom bar appears in the position where the MF indicator was displayed for focusing To enlarge the subject or capture a broader area press the Zoom 4 4 button to Zoom bar adjust the captured range soainjolg Buryey o a 5 amp 3
96. hooting is not possible when the quality level is set to TIFF Also in Continuous Shooting mode the TIFF quality level cannot be selected You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card is full The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image USER M Tv Av PICT O amp Using the Self Timer In Self Timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use the ten second self timer when you want to be included in a group picture Use the two second self timer to avoid camera shake when you press the shutter release button 1 Press the Vig button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor Depending on the previous setting or amp appears 2 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed The self timer lamp lights for about seven seconds then blinks for about three seconds A The self timer lamp blinks for about two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed and the picture is taken soinyoig Buyey Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures 1 p 84 if e In mode recording movies will
97. ictures If you set the date and time with the menu operations you will return to the i Set up screen 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 av 3 a tol g 3 Q on S a auton e 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 e You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations p 151 p 155 Memo Yes YOIND o Quick Start Taking Still Pictures button Mode dial Shutter release button O eA D Zoom 44 4 button 0 The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 4 Press the power switch The camera turns on Set the mode dial to Check the image on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic Focus frame focusing You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 444 button to the right or left 4 enlarges the su
98. ight of the subject and then meter the shadows As described in Step 6 on p 173 the first and second metered values and those thereafter are saved and then appear on the EV scale The average of those values can be easily derived by using the four way controller lt gt to move the exposure value to the point exactly between the first and second values This is the average of the two values Because this method obtains the exposure of the intermediate level between the brightest and darkest areas of the subject it is effective for capturing a well rounded picture with balanced lighting However when the subject has a significant difference between the highlight and the shadows it is recommended that you take at least three exposure readings calculate the average and determine yourself which area of the composition represents the intermediate level To obtain a fairly appropriate exposure value with a single metering try placing a gray card with a reflectance of 18 perpendicular to the camera s optical axis when taking readings White Point Black Point Method The average reading method is generally used to produce a picture with a smooth gradation from the bright areas to the dark areas within the viewing angle On the other hand with the Optio 750Z in the Exposure Metering mode you can also use a rather specialized reading method that involves making the brightest area within the viewing angle completely white This lets you ta
99. iliary AF Light on this camera conforms to the safety standard IEC60825 1 for a Class 1 LED product Although looking directly at the Auxiliary AF Light poses no safety concerns because the light is extremely bright recommend you not to stare directly at the light at close range _ The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Press the MENU button in Capture mode 2 Use the four way controller A V to select AF Setting 3 Press the four way controller gt Saas The AF screen appears Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level ok 4 Use the four way controller A Y white Balance aws to select Focusing Area Ar Setting Wide __ Sensitivity Auto MENU E xit 5 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting AF Setting Focusing Area Wide AF Mode Spot Focus Limiter A Aux AF Light KA MENU Cancel 0K OK Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set AF Mode Focus Limiter and Aux AF Light Press the shutter release button halfway The AF setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of AF Setting Focusing Area AF Mode Focus Limiter Aux AF Light MENU Cancel 0KJOK How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made D A 53 a ay 3 etb z 0
100. ing Functions on the Fn Button Setting the Alarm cssseeesseeeeseeeeeeseeee 166 Checking the Alarm Setting the Alarm 167 Stopping the Alarm ccccccceeeseeceeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeeeaeeeseaeeeeiaeeeeeas 168 Digital Exposure Metering Function 169 Digital Exposure Metering Function ccsecesseceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 169 Digital Exposure Metering Mode e eee 169 Setting Up the Digital Exposure Metering Mode Metering the Exposure csceeeeeeeteeeeeteeeees ac A Using the Reflected Light Exposure Meter cceeeeeeeeees 174 Appendix 177 List of World Time Cities cc sccseeee sees eeeeeeceesseensceeseeeeeneeneeenes Rec Mode Menus for Each Operation Mode Default SQttin Ss scecceseccecacctcssccteacseicestcctececeeeeresstcisesestenssantressccedecuies Optional ACCeSSOP IES isici5 15 c2 iisaccssscsecssecveniscacsesenatsdastensvessetashteccesste Messages Troubleshooting z Main Specifications ccccceecceeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeesenseees WARRANTY POLICY ssip aivan aea sedania aAa aa Kaaa The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below m indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation i indicates information that is useful to know Baton indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera The icons abo
101. ing at prints that are the same size It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire soainjolg Buryey Example of a 3D Picture Parallel Method f T i en A H Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the OK button You can use Setting 1 and Setting 2 to select the information to be displayed As the default setting Setting 1 displays all information and Setting 2 displays no information When the histogram image brightness distribution appears bright portions are displayed in red and dark portions are displayed in yellow on the LCD monitor The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels Normal Display Shooting information appears when the camera is turned on 1 Shooting mode p 48 User mode p 53 Flash mode p 87 Drive mode pp 60 73 Focus mode p 84 Card status p 25 Digital zoom display p 57 n rome mama Wee EO 09 25 2004 9 Number of images remaining 5 cS 10225 10 Battery level indicator p 16 11 Date and time p 29 12 EV compensation p 59 13 Aperture p 50 14 Shut
102. ing function or return to the defaults when the p 107 camera is turned off Image Tone For setting the basic image tone p 103 Sharpness For setting the image sharpness p 104 Saturation For setting the color saturation p 105 Contrast For setting the image contrast p 106 P Playback Menu Item Description Page Slideshow For playing back recorded images one after another p 123 Resize For changing the size of images p 133 Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p 135 Digital Filter For creating a color filter effect using red blue green filters etc p 137 z For playing back images at the set zoom size by pressing the Quick Zoom Zoom amp Q button only once p 120 P For displaying the Delete screen with Delete highlighted when Quick Delete On is selected p 128 Alarm ae ga the alarm to ring and display an image at a specific p 166 i Set up Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting SD Memory Cards p 150 For adjusting the playback volume and settings of the start up Sound sound shutter sound key operation sound and self timer p 152 sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date and time styles p 151 World Time For setting the world time p 154 Language For changing the language in which menus and messages p 155 appear Folder Name For setting the folder name with the date setting p 156 For displayin
103. ing the narrow end of the strap through the metal ring on the end of the strap C The shortened strap can then be attached to the camera B peyiejys Buryje5 e Powering the Camera Battery Charging indicator To power outlet Charging Lit red 2 Charging complete Lit green Battery charger AC plug cord Charging the Battery Charge the battery when using the camera for the first time when the camera has not been used for a long time or when the Battery depleted message is displayed 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D BC7 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 3 Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up The charging indicator lights red when charging The charging indicator lights green when charging is completed 4 When charging is completed remove the battery from the battery charger fe The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum _ The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 40 C 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions The battery has reached the end of its service life when the time the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged Replace with a new battery auton e Use the battery charger D BC7 to charge the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI7 only as the charger may overh
104. ircle O uonouny Bulajay ainsodxg 12461 When the zoom is in the Tele position you can use the camera as a spot exposure metering g Q D m X e N x i gt Lp i gt Q p gt a e 5 172 eno o1 The digital zoom cannot be used in the Digital Exposure Metering mode The zoom can only be adjusted within the range of the optical zoom from x1 to x5 Press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus locks on the subject and the metering screen appears If the subject is too bright or too dark to meter the EV indicator at the top of the screen blinks Press the shutter release button fully The exposure value EV metered in Step 3 above is stored The shutter speed and aperture combination appears Use the four way controller lt gt to move the combination of values This combination of values can be displayed in various ways for example to obtain the aperture that corresponds to the desired shutter speed or to obtain the shutter speed that corresponds to the desired aperture mJReset LC EV is short for exposure value and is the value that indicates the exposure brightness brightness of the subject EV 0 when the aperture f number is 1 0 and the shutter speed is 1 1 Press the OK button The screen display during Digital Exposure Metering mode changes to a scale displaying the metered exposure value This d
105. isplay is called the EV scale 6 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to meter the exposure multiple times When you press the OK button after metering the exposure the first v and second metering results appear on the scale Scale icons v First metered value Second metered value Current exposure value EV The first metered value is saved regardless of the number of times you meter the exposure The third metered value and all metered values thereafter overwrite the second metered value and are saved Press the button to delete all metered values including the first metered value from the memory You can start the exposure metering process again Setting the Preferred Exposure Press the four way controller lt gt while the first and second metered values or one thereafter appear on the EV scale to increase or decrease the EV which represents the standard combination of aperture and shutter speed in one half or one third increments Refer to p 169 for instructions on selecting the Exposure Step for increasing and decreasing the EV Use this operation to set the EV and then press the OK button again The combination of aperture and shutter speed corresponding to that EV appears the screen display changes to that in Step 4 Next use the four way controller lt gt to view the different combinations of apertures and shutter speeds With this method in addition to simply using the metered value as is you ca
106. ital Zoom x2 Yes p 58 Instant Review 2 sec Yes Yes p 102 Flash On Yes Yes p 87 Flash Exp Comp Off Yes Yes p 89 White Balance Off Yes Yes p 95 EV Compensation Off Yes Yes p 59 Digital Zoom On Yes Yes p 58 AE Metering Off Yes Yes p 100 Memory Sensitivity Off Yes Yes p 101 Focus Mode Off Yes Yes p 84 Zoom Position Off Yes Yes p 57 MF Position Off Yes Yes p 85 DISPLAY Off Yes Yes Ta File On Yes Yes Image Tone Normal Yes Yes p 103 Sharpness Normal Yes Yes p 104 Saturation Normal Yes Yes p 105 Contrast Normal Yes Yes p 106 e gt Playback Menu items Lasi Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setti Page Setti etting etting Slideshow 3sec Yes Yes p 123 Resize No p 133 Trimming No p 135 Digital Filter B amp W No p 137 o Quick Zoom Off Yes Yes p 120 g Quick Delete Off Yes Yes p 128 z Alarm selection Off Yes Yes p 167 x Alarm setting Off Yes Yes p 167 Alarm 1 2 3 Time 00 00 Yes Yes p 167 Snooze function Off Yes Yes p 167 Image selection No image Yes Yes p 167 1i Set up Menu items Last Item Default Setting Memory peri Page Setti etting etting Format p 150 Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes p 152 Operation Sound 1 Yes
107. itches to Digital Exposure Metering mode 2 Press the MENU button The Dig Exp Metering menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Sensitivity g Q v m X ke e 7 5 gt oO i Q p 3 O e j 170 Ge om Press the four way controller gt Sensitivity The Sensitivity options screen appears 6 8 12 16 Use the four way controller 25 32 4 Y lt gt to select the sensitivity 0 5 of the film loaded in the film 200 camera WEN Cancel OK When you have selected the appropriate sensitivity press the OK button to return to the Dig Exp Metering menu The Sensitivity setting on the XM Dig Exp Metering menu is only valid in Digital Exposure Metering mode The Sensitivity setting on the 43 Rec Mode menu does not affect the settings in Digital Exposure Metering mode The Sensitivity settings in Digital Exposure Metering mode and Capture mode are not interlinked The LCD monitor display may not achieve the brightness level corresponding to the selected sensitivity Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Exposure Step Use the four way controller gt to display the Exposure Step options A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A Y arma meern to choose 1 2EV or 1 3EV Sensitivity 100 Choose whether to set the exposure in 1 2 Exposure Step MEES EV steps or 1 3 EV steps When you have
108. ke pictures of a subject silhouetted against a pure white background To use this method follow the steps for metering the exposure and displaying the EV scale and then press the O n button A white point corresponding to the metered value appears on the EV scale Use the four way controller lt gt to set the current exposure value on the EV scale to the white point and then press the OK button The screen display changes to show the combination of aperture and shutter speed appropriate for the current exposure value By using that combination of values to make the settings on the camera used to take the picture you can give the bright area a whitish effect The opposite approach can also be taken to give the dark areaa blackish effect using the black point Press the DPOF button while the EV scale is displayed and a black point appears on the EV scale Following the same procedure as for the white point method described above decide the combination of shutter speed and aperture and make the appropriate settings on the camera used to take the picture When you use the white point or black point method the resulting picture changes depending on the brightness of the area first metered so try out different readings o White point m Black point uonouny Bulajay 1nsodxa 1e 61q g Q D m bad ne e 7 c o Ss Q pi c gt O a e 5 176 Use the gray
109. lance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3 4 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av PICT Bad GO 0 29 Selecting the Quality Level Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures The more stars the higher the quality and the larger the filesize The recorded pixels setting also affects the filesize of your pictures p 91 Quality Level Captures the image as uncompressed TIFF data Suitable soainjoig Buryey TIFF for editing images with the ACDSee software provided with the camera Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Images KKK Best are saved as JPEG data Ak Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Images are saved as JPEG data Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites Images are saved as JPEG data Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Quality Level Press the four way controller gt aas ma A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level Use the four way controller A V White Balance to change the quality level nein Sensitivity Good A OO N MENU Cancel seinj olg BulyeL om Press the shutter release button halfway The Quality Level setting is saved and the screen returns to
110. lect Sleep Timeout on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select 2min 1min 30sec or Off Press the shutter release button halfway The Sleep Timeout setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made The Sleep Timeout function will not work during a slideshow or movie playback Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level hk White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time Oo AE Metering KOH Language 3 58 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Auto Power Off on the 1i Set up menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 2 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 5min 4 3min or Off Press the shutter release button The Auto Power Off setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made A The Auto Power Off function will not work during a slideshow or movie playback Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset all
111. ler Y You can choose an item Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears with the menu items that can be selected The pull down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings For example when Drive mode is set to Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level xk White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENUJE xit Rec Mode Lat Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level gt xx White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering KOH Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit GRec Mode Le i Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel Auto 0K OK the pull down menu for Quality Level displays Xxx Xxx and but it does not display TIFF because it cannot be selected in this Drive mode Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting The quality level changes each time the four way controller A Y is pressed To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway or turn the mode dial The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status When the shutter release button is pressd fully the setting is saved and the picture is taken To Save the Setting and Begin Playback
112. lower brightness of the image is maintained while the background is moderately blurred x Autumn Lets you take colorful pictures of trees in autumn colors Yi Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food A Portrait Lets you take portrait shots in natural tones Natural skin tone is captured by reducing the contrast Lets you take pictures of yourself or include yourself in Self portrait pictures The focus is regulated to take into account the shooting distance arm s length Sport Lets you take sharp pictures of a quickly moving P subject such as at a sporting event Night Scene Lets you take dark scenes such as night views Lets you capture evening or night views or take Night Scene pictures of people against a nightscape The camera 22 Portrait features a max slow shutter speed of four seconds orral and has slow synchronization and noise reduction functions gg Fireworks Lets you take bright photos of fireworks D A 5 ay 3 or 5 0 soainjolg Buiye oN N A oO o if 0 Set the mode dial to PICT Press the four way controller AY The Picture mode options screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose a Picture mode Press the OK button The Picture mode is selected and the screen returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns gree
113. mage Setting Gi N or B 3 A multiple exposure picture is taken with the self timer or the remote control unit optional 1 Press the Fn button when is displayed on the LCD monitor The Fn guide screen appears jeje USERI NM Format Contrast MF Sensitivity 2 Press the amp button The Drive mode screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select E Ei amp or i 6 s Drive Mode Kirm gt 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures When i X is selected a multiple exposure picture is taken with the self timer When E 3 is selected a multiple exposure picture is taken with remote control o a 5 Y 3 eb o The countdown time for the self timer and remote control are according to the self timer and remote control settings respectively p 61 p 72 PENTAX ey Remote control unit E USER M Tv Av PICT O 2 Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras optional The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens 1 Press the O a button in Capture gt mode to display on the LCD monitor B Dependin
114. mages On Your PC 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound This chapter explains how to record sound only or add sound a voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos 8 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions 9 Digital Exposure Metering Function This chapter explains how to use the camera as a digital exposure metering 10 Appendix This chapter explains troubleshooting and introduces optional accessories Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI7 D BC7 AC plug cord USB cable AV cable D CO2 USB7 I AVC7 SD Software CD ROM Strap SD Memory Card S SW22 O ST17 32 MB PENTAX Optio7saz a Operating Manual Operating Manual this manual PC Guide Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 184 Names of Parts Front Front lever Remote control receiver Microphone Auxiliary AF light Self timer lamp redish orange Back LCD monitor Tripod socket Shutter release button Mode dial Autofocus window Power switch Flash Speaker Viewfinder Lens Diopter adjustment lever Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Strap lug Terminal cover USB AV terminal DC input terminal
115. n also obtain a combination of aperture and shutter speed based ona preferred EV using the first and second metered values or one thereafter uoljoun 4 Hulsa a Binsodxg jeybig 173 g Q D m xX e 7 x oO Kp i gt Q p gt O s 174 Using the Reflected Light Exposure Meter Reflected light exposure meters in general are not used to obtain a single correct exposure They are normally used to make light readings of various parts of the subject but the lighting around the subject can greatly affect the camera film or CCD on a digital camera due to the color and material of the subject even under similar lighting conditions As the metering range can be specified fairly precisely with spot exposure metering such as that provided on this camera to capture the desired picture with a camera you must meter the brightness at various points on the subject and then decide which value based on what standard to use in the camera settings The following describes the common methods for using the exposure value metered with a reflected light exposure meter as a reference for making the appropriate photographic decisions Averaging Reading Method This method is used to obtain the most suitable exposure value by averaging the brightest area highlight of the subject with the darkest area shadows To use the Optio 750Z as an exposure metering with this method first meter the highl
116. n if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Picture Mode The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake secure the camera on a tripod or other surface e In Picture mode the saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode and cannot be changed manually Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed because the noise reduction function activates to reduce picture noise Using the Shutter Release Button p 33 USER M Tv Av PICT Bad amp D 0 29 Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area 1 Press the Zoom 44 button in Capture mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 444 Wide enlarges the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification sainjolg Buiyey Zoom bar When the digital zoom function is disabled Press you can take pictures at up to five times toward 4 magnification using the optical zoom When fom Lm the digital zoom function is set to x8 you f a can combine the digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magnification equivalent to 40 times Opticalzoom Digitalzoom range range i You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
117. n locations where flash photography is prohibited e g Museums The flash discharges regardless of the brightness 4 Flash On You can select the Rear curtain flash Auto This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes a caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the Red eye reduction subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically Flash On Red eye reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions R Curtain The flash is set to Rear curtain flash Usually the flash discharges right after the shutter release button is pressed With Rear curtain flash the flash discharges right before the exposure ends You can take pictures with different atmosphere when taking with a slow shutter speed Rear curtain flash can only be set when in Auto or flash mode Lay Yu Pd The flash will not discharge Flash Off when in the amp mode when is selected in PICT mode when the drive mode is set to or or when the focus mode is set to a or sh Apre flash discharges when using the red eye reduction function e You cannot select Auto or in M mode soinjoig Buryey 1 Press the button in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take pictures in
118. nus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made 2 4 les 3 5 3 6 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display You can delete images and sound files from nine image display at once E 1 n jemo e Once deleted images cannot be restored Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted Press the Zoom amp 3 Q button toward 3 in Playback mode Nine images appear with the selected image at the bottom center Press the f button Eo a Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the images and sound files to delete and E Ey Oo i r i tw MENU Cancel im JDelete or yw press the OK button appears on the selected images You can also press and hold the Zoom t amp 3 Q button toward Q to display 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 button The Delete Confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y sabew bunajag pue yoeg Bured gt to select Select amp Delete i Press the OK button Dolet alll soloetad d d The selected images and sound files are TN deleted Select amp Delete Cancel You can select up to 9999 images at WEN once
119. oeg Huleld Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV PC AV terminal By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC AV terminal 2 Connect the other ends of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal 3 Turn the TV and camera on If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC adapter D AC7 optional is recommended e The video output format varies depending on the 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 equipment to which the camera is connected Changing the Video Output Format p 160 Deleting 2 1 fB ef 4 Deleting Single Images and Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time auton e Once deleted images cannot be restored e You cannot delete protected images p 131 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four way controller lt gt to choose an image or sound file to delete Press the button The
120. one at atime proceeding either forward or backward Yes JINO o 1 Press the DI button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the front lever to the right or left or press the four way controller lt gt The previous or next image appears Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the D button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller The image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time the button is pressed 3 Press the OK button or MENU button The original image appears kA e Rotated images are played back unrotated in nine image display Movies cannot be rotated Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the f button using MEE the four way controller A to select Delete cy and pressing the OK button p 127 File Cancel m JAlllimages amp sounds ok OK eS YOIND suoljeiadQ uowwog o Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 09O TC 0 Capture Mode Front lever Adjusts the exposure Cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode p 52 Select USER mode on the Fn guide screen in USER mode Shutter release button Press down halfway to focus on the subject when Focus mode is not set
121. or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any 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 charge
122. or for two seconds Instant Review immediately after it is captured You can change the Instant Review time p 102 You can delete the image from Instant Review by pressing the button Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures LE button Front lever 0 68 Four way controller OO es YOINH Playing Back Images You can play back the images you have taken 1 Press the D button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor This is called Playback mode To take another picture press the PJ button again press the shutter release button or turn the mode dial Playing Back Images with the Lens Retracted To continue playing back use of the camera with the lens retracted is recommended 1 Press and hold down the 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 BE button again press the shutter release button or turn the mode dial amp If there are no images stored the No image and sound message appears e You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom E3 Q button p 119 e For instructions on how to view images on a computer refer to the PC Guide Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back
123. ow to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button 000 MEND at Four way controller e OK button MENU button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the setting of the image folder name from the standard name to the date the picture was taken When the name setting is changed to the date pictures are saved in separate folders by the date the pictures were taken Image Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX where XXX is the 3 digit folder number Date XXX_mmdd 3 digit folder number_month day Picture taken with Folder name changed Next time a picture is taken standard folder name to date setting Example September 3 Example August 25 Example August 25 DCIM s uiy s kh WO Na mG E mG m m E 100PENTX 100PENTX 100PENTX 101_0825 101_0825 S 102_0903 Select Folder Name on the ti Set up menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Standard or Date Press the shutter release button halfway The Folder Name setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level hk White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time oO AE Meterin
124. p 125 p 147 AV lt P Moves the display area of the enlarged image p 119 Selects the image in nine image display and the folder in folder display p 117 OK button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 121 Select or unselect the checkbox for deleting an image in nine image display p 129 button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p 127 DPOF button Sets the items for DPOF printing of images p 139 O button Protects images from deletion p 131 gt button Switches to Capture mode in single image display p 35 Returns enlarged image display rotated image display or nine image display to single image display p 117 Displays nine image display for the folder selected in folder display p 118 Fn button Records a voice memo for a still picture p 148 MENU button Displays the P Playback menu p 42 suoijeiadg uowwog 3 suoljeiadQ uowwog 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 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 O Rec Mode menu 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way control
125. picture will be the view seen through the lens emo Sa payeys Buig Q peyie s Buryje5 e Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment lever The viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight Slide the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left to make the viewfinder display sharper The diopter can be adjusted in the range of 3 m to 1 m 9 8 ft to 3 3 ft diopters 1 Point the camera toward a bright subject look through the viewfinder and slide the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left The viewfinder can be more easily adjusted when pointing the camera toward printed characters such as on a calendar or a similar subject with sharp outlines 1 Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch payers Buije9 Q 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on The lens cover opens and the lens extends If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure on page p 27 to set the display language and or current date and time 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off and the power switch light turns off Taking Pictures p 48 Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically when the camera turns on amp appears on the LCD monitor if the camera does not have an SD Memory Card inserted amp appears instead o
126. pictures 121 pictures 1600x1064 61 pictures 121 pictures 184 pictures 1024x680 149 pictures 242 pictures 322 pictures 640x424 298 pictures 387 pictures 484 pictures The above table shows the approximate number of images when using a 64MB SD Memory Card The above figures are based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards They may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode SD Memory Card etc payieyg umg Q payieys Buriya e Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to your purpose The number of recorded pixels indicates the image resolution Larger numbers produce clearer movie images but result in larger filesizes The frame rate indicates the number of images that are displayed per second Higher numbers produce smoother motion but also result in larger filesizes Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for movies on the Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies p 111 Selecting the Frame Rate p 113 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use 640x480 ea high quality movies at VGA size but with a shorter recording 320x240 Produces smaller images but with a longer recording time The default setting is 640x480 Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use frames sec
127. r images and sound files Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted _ Press the Om button twice in Playback mode The Protect All screen appears Use the four way controller A to N OA select Protect ae Protect all i amp 3 Press the OK button Peas All the images and sound files are protect protected Unprotect MENU lt 5 ie To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 2 Editing and Printing Still Pictures Editing Still Pictures MENU 0o00 Slideshow Z CI Resize a Trimming 2 3 4 5 7 Digital Filter T Quick Zoom off 4 5 6 8 Quick Delete 4 MENU Exit Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The P Playback menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Resize Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image to resize and press the OK button The screen for selecting the r
128. rded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide AE Metering HO 2 3 4 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENU E xit USER M Tv Av PICT Bad Go O ef Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Sensitivity Press the four way controller gt Sine A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Use the four way controller AW Cuality Level Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 80 The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less noise The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low light Q 200 conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by D 400 noise Q z D White Balance a A ON to change the sensitivity A Press the shutter release button Sensitivit halfway MENU Cancel 0K OK The Sensitivity setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made auton The Sensitivity setting on the Rec Mode menu does not affect the settings in Digital Exposure Metering mode
129. rding to Use Captures the image as uncompressed TIFF data Suitable TIFF for editing images with the ACDSee software provided with the camera This can only be specified with the recorded pixels 3056x2296 and 2592x1944 x Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints kx Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails Good j or creating websites The default setting is kx Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the B Rec Mode menu Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Approximate Recordable Images Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 91 Selecting the Quality Level p 93 Quality level parere tok a Recorded TIFF Best Better Good pixels 4 3 3056x2296 2 pictures 15 pictures 30 pictures 47 pictures 2592x1944 4 pictures 22 pictures 44 pictures 67 pictures 2048x1536 34 pictures 67 pictures 101 pictures 1600x1200 56 pictures 110 pictures 149 pictures 1024x768 121 pictures 215 pictures 298 pictures 640x480 258 pictures 352 pictures 484 pictures Quality level kkk tok Pree 3 2 ER Best Better Good 3056x2040 17 pictures 34 pictures 56 pictures 2592x1728 24 pictures 47 pictures 75 pictures 2048x1368 38 pictures 75
130. red pictures The displayed picture can be edited in Playback mode Follow the procedure below to switch between Capture mode and Playback mode To Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode 1 Press the A button The camera switches to Playback mode To Change from Playback Mode to Capture Mode 1 Press the 1 button or the shutter release button halfway or fully The camera switches to Capture mode Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to Playing Back Images p 35 for instructions U D lt 3 a Ww D Q 2 o 5 2 is D 2 3 amp 3 D Q D O 116 P button Front lever 0O D Zoom 3 Q button 9 Four way controller Nine Image Display and Folder Display You can display thumbnails of nine captured images at a time 1 Press E on the Zoom amp 3 Q button Frame in Playback mode BOs Nine images appear with the selected image at the bottom center Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to move the frame If you choose image and press the front lever or the four way controller lt 4 when ten or more images have been recorded the previous nine images appear Similarly if you choose image and press the four way controller gt the next nine images appear The icons that appear on the images indicate the following do Select amp Delete 100 0072 No icon Still picture without voice memo amp with imag
131. ress the O a button in Capture mode to display amp on the LCD monitor When the camera has images that have been recorded the screen for selecting the initial image to which other images are superimposed appears Go to Step 3 When there are no still images in the camera Base Image Shooting appears and the camera returns to Capture mode Go to Step 3 3 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the base image and press the OK button The selected image will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor o z 5 ay 3 eb o a o a 5 amp ay 3 a o 3 o Press the shutter release button to take the base image The selected image will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor Aim the camera at your subject and choose the exposure method with the four way controller 4 Y Q Priority is given to the brighter image Priority is given to the darker image The average exposure is obtained Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be asked whether you want to continue shooting If you select Continue and press the OK button the picture you have just created will be played back enabling you to add another image The superimposed image is saved with a name separate from that of the original i
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133. s of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your 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 r
134. s off after displaying the message Start interval shooting This message appears when interval shooting starts and the camera enters standby x pu ddy e xipueddy 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 supported 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 SD Memory Card p 150 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 ex
135. s played back regardless of the set playback interval Pressing the four way controller while playing back a movie displays the next image Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV p 126 Playing Back Movies i O T k 2 3 T Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback Sound is played back at the same time 1 Enter the Playback mode and use IM b027 the front lever or four way kom coals controller lt gt to choose an image to play back 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller gt Forward playback Four way controller A Pause Zoom E Q button 8 Increases the volume Zoom E Q button 444 Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller 4 Frame reverse fast reverse 15 frames at a time Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller 4 Releases the Pause function Play 3 Press the four way controller Playback stops and the screen returns to the start screen a a lt 5 Ww D Q ol o 5 2 iw 2 5 3 D a 125 soBew Hur j q pue y
136. scale chart below as a guide when metering the brightness reflectance of the subject with a reflected digital exposure metering White Light gray Medium gray Dark gray Black 18 reflectance 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 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 Pagopago gt 3 3 3 x 177 Rec Mode Menus for Each Operation Mode v Adjustable Operates with initial settings Any changes made are invalid
137. selected the exposure step press the OK button to return to the EI Dig Exp WEN Cancel OK Metering menu The Exposure Step setting that you have selected affects the EV display on the screen For example if you select 1 2EV the EV scale and exposure metering results described later will be displayed in 1 2 EV steps Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Color Mode 10 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 11 Use the four way controller 4 Y Dig Exp Metering to choose Full Color or B amp W Sensitivity 100 Exposure Step 1 2EV Choose the color mode for display on the CSTNS ull Color LCD monitor in Digital Exposure Metering mode When you have selected the color mode WENDCancel OK press the OK button to return to the X Dig Exp Metering menu The Color Mode setting does not affect the metering results but selecting the color mode and type of film lets you envision the resulting picture while taking readings 12 Press the MENU button The camera is ready to meter the exposure based on the selected Sensitivity Exposure Step and Color Mode Metering the Exposure 1 In Digital Exposure Metering mode point the lens toward the GO subject 2 Use the zoom lever to determine the area to meter While viewing the subject on the LCD monitor adjust the zoom so that the area you want to meter is within the c
138. senaeeeesaeeeeeee 113 Taking Time lapse MOvVieS cccccceeceeececeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeseneeees 114 Playing Back and Deleting Images 116 Playing Back Still Pictures ccccccsseceesseeeseseeeeeseeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeee Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode p Playing Back Still Pictures 0 eeccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaees Nine Image Display and Folder Display c ceeeeeeeeees 117 ZOOM IDISPlAY cestee ae eaccattte tates pate tea tettea es at 2119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 121 Slideshow ia siete Sonate sas uation 123 Playing Back Movie 125 Playing Back Movies n s 125 Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV 126 DG lOtiing A A A TA E A E E E ETETA 127 Deleting Single Images and Sound FileS cceceeeeeeeeeees 127 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display cccccceeeeeeseeteeseeceeeeeeteeeetseeeenes 129 Deleting All Images is Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 131 Editing and Printing Still Pictures 133 Editing Still Pictures siiccse svcscceteccsceeees aaa adoiira aaan caedi lakaai naana 133 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize 0 c eee 133 TriMIMING MAGES of cease aaaea aaa aaa eaaa ra ad od aa aaa aasi 135 Editing Pictures with Digital Filters Setting the Printing Service DPOF 139 Printing Single
139. start after ten seconds or two seconds e Press the shutter release button halfway while the self timer is engaged to cancel the self timer Press the shutter release button fully to reset the self timer to ten seconds or two seconds emo we Troubleshooting p 187 Switching between and amp 1 Press the Fn button when 3 is 2005 eT displayed on the LCD monitor is The Fn guide screen appears a ae MF gt Sensitivit 2 Press the ia button The Self Timer menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt Self Timer 4110sec gt to select 10sec or 2sec Press the OK button or amp is selected and the screen returns to capture status 0K OK seinjolgq ueL A 8 9 4 5 6 3 7 USER M Tv Av PICT Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions Auto Bracket 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 ensures that you are able to get the best shots 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 2 0 p 59 Conditions change in the following sequence normal red tinge White Balance low color temperature blue tin
140. ster and flv press the OK button og 6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to setthe other ai a buttons on the four way Se ae controller 7 Press the shutter release button halfway The Fn setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level hk White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time oO AE Metering KOH Language 3 58 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit e You can choose from the following 17 functions or Off no setting Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AF Mode Focus Limiter Aux AF Light AE Metering Sensitivity Flash Exp Comp Digital Zoom Image Tone Sharpness Saturation Contrast Format and MF Items with restricted operations in Capture mode have the same restrictions when recalled with the Fn button For example the sensitivity cannot be set to Auto during Manual Exposure mode Using the Fn Switching Function 1 functions registered to the buttons lever or four way controller can be used Press the Fn button in Capture DOO TT mode AM o x ES Format 2 The Fn guide screen appears Contrast The Fn guide screen indicates which LO MF E gt Sensitivity o Press the four way controller
141. sure bar On Off Yes Yes Date and time Histogram On Yes Yes Histogram Off Brightness Level Normal Yes Yes p 159 Video Out pes tee Yes No p 160 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 161 Sleep Timeout 1 min Yes Yes p 162 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 163 Fn Setting Up Down Left Right Off Yes Yes p 164 Shooting mode Program Yes Yes Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Yes Yes Quality Level kk Yes Yes White Balance Auto Yes Yes Focusing Area Wide Yes Yes AF Mode Single Yes Yes SER AE Metering Multi segment Yes Yes p 54 USER3 Sensitivity Auto Yes Yes 7 Flash Exp Comp 0 Yes Yes Digital Zoom x2 Yes Yes Image Tone Normal Yes Yes Sharpness Normal Yes Yes Saturation Normal Yes Yes Contrast Normal Yes Yes Reset oe p 163 Settings in Shooting modes other than Menu items bast Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page Setting 9 Program Shutter speed 49 mode Aperture Pe Shutter speed Aperture 50 Priority mode Aperture Maximum Yes Yes p aperture Shutter Shutter speed 1 250 Yes Yes 54 Priority mode Aperture E P Manual Shutter speed 1 250 Yes Yes Exposure Maximum p 52 mode Aperture aperture Yes Yes User mode USER1 Yes Yes p 53 Picture mode Landscape Yes Yes p 55 Digital Filter mode B amp W Yes Yes p 74 Key operation Tast Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page
142. t 3056x2296 go to Capture mode Quality Level x ite Balance e press the LE button to go to AF Setting Wide Playback mode Sensitivity Auto Shutter release button press halfway Mode dial switching Change the setting and go to Capture mode e Press the OK button or the four way controller lt when a pull auton 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 4100 0028 ic 0 912512 0 04 ePlayback Slideshow Resize Sound Trimming Date Adjust 09 01 2004 Digital Filter World Time o Quick Zoom off Language 8 English Quick Delete o Folder Name Standard Format gt Sound g Date Adjust 09 01 2004 Digital Filter World Time o Quick Zoom Language 58 English Quick Delete Folder Name Standard E o a wy r W Change the setting and go to the previous mode Change the setting and go to the Playback mode A 09 25 2004 4225 O 3 3 e 5 ie 5 2 Z 5 a Q 3 3 e 3 z a This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item See the additional default setting list p 179 to choose 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 m
143. t be taken while the Flash is charging flash is charging Wait until charging Shuterwii 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 18 p 127 Recording Wait until recording is finished gt 3 3 3 2 x 187 e xipueddy Problem Cause Remedy Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash 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 to A in Picture mode to ensure both person and background are clear p 55 Subject is not in focus Subject is difficult to focus on Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus objects with little contrast blue sky white walls etc dark objects finely patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully or use Manual Focus mode If subject is too dark use auxiliary AF light for easier focusing p 98 Subject is not in focusing area Position subje
144. take pictures and record movies as a high quality digital camera it can also be used as an advanced reflective digital exposure metering It can also function as a spot exposure metering when the zoom is in the Tele position When using a single lens reflex camera or a traditional film camera to take pictures this digital camera can be used to meter the brightness of various parts of the subject in order to obtain the optimal exposure Digital Exposure Metering Mode The Digital Exposure Metering mode is used to meter the brightness light level of your subject so as to calculate the optimal combination of aperture and shutter speed exposure This mode differs from the normal operations used to take pictures and play back images Metering the light level is as simple as pointing the camera toward the subject and pressing the shutter release button The Optio 750Z then automatically calculates the shutter speed and aperture according to the brightness of the subject Setting Up the Digital Exposure Metering Mode To use this camera as a digital exposure metering first switch to Digital Exposure Metering mode then set the Sensitivity Exposure Step and Color Mode on the M Dig Exp Metering menu auton In Digital Exposure Metering mode only the XM Dig Exp Metering menu can be displayed The Rec Mode menu and other menus cannot be displayed uonouny Buliajayy ainsodxg 12 61q 1 Set the mode dial to W The camera sw
145. tentionally overexposed or underexposed 1 Press the front lever to the right or left in Capture mode You can change the EV setting To brighten select a positive value To darken select a negative value o See You can choose the EV setting in the range a GS eS of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps Press the shutter release button EV Compensation halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Saving the EV Compensation Value p 107 Auto Bracketing p 63 soainjolg Buryey o a Ss Q ag o oO a a PICT Tv Av M USER O Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode K gt Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed 1 N A G a Press the i amp button in Capture mode to display 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 Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Baa GD and amp modes or when digital filter is set to SOFT Continuous s
146. ter speed p 51 o a 5 Q at eb 1 ONOO RR WN soainyolg Bulye L Setting 1 full display White balance p 95 Recorded pixels p 91 Quality level p 93 AE metering p 100 Histogram Sensitivity p 101 Dark portions displayed in yellow Bright portions displayed in red ONOOARWHN Setting 2 no icons No shooting information is displayed e The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode e When a setting is changed the 5 setting appears for a few seconds No icons LCD Monitor Off LCD monitor off 4 Normal display I The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Buma 6D amp or mode During movie recording the LCD monitor display cannot be changed by pressing the OK button The histogram cannot be displayed either during movie recording About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area of the subject that is so bright it appears white the 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 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode p 121 D A 53 a ay 3 etb z 0 Setting the Shooting Functions USER M Tv Av PICT Baa GO 0 29 x Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Modes The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area No Autofocus when th
147. the image is viewed on a PC or printed s ewj Huljajaq pue y eg Huleld fa 222 O 2 CG 1 3 4 5 6 You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card one after another 1 Enterthe Playback mode and use the front lever or four way controller lt gt to choose the image with which to start the slideshow 2 Press the MENU button The gt Playback menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y i PIPlayback to select Slideshow SASEN NEEE To start the slideshow with the current aa settings go to Step 6 below Digital Filter Quick Zoom off 4 Press the four way controller Quick Delete MENUExit 0K Start A pull down menu appears 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the playback interval Choose from the following 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 30 sec 6 Press the OK button The slideshow starts at the set interval Press any button such as the OK button or MENU button to stop the slideshow a 5 lt 5 amp w D Q x 3 2 o 5 3 D Q o 123 soBbew Huljajaq pue yorg BulAejq o r The slideshow will continue until you press any button Images that take time to display such as TIFF images are displayed for two seconds before the next image is displayed Pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture i
148. the settings other than the Date Adjust Language amp a4 and World Time Refer to the default setting list p 179 for the reset settings 1 Select Reset on the 1i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 to select Reset 4 Press the OK button The settings return to the defaults and the camera is ready to take or play back images 163 How to recall the fi Set up menu Shutter release button 000 MEND at Four way controller gt e OK button MENU button Registering Functions on the Fn Button You can use the Fn button to quickly make the camera settings After registering functions to the four way controller A Y lt gt you can enable these functions simply by pressing the Fn button and the four way controller rather than having to display the menu with the MENU button Registering Functions on the Fn Button 1 Select Fn Setting on the i Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller gt Fn Setting The Fn Setting screen appears Fna ott 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y En off to select the button on the four Fn 4 Off Fn Off way controller to set s uiy s A Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Fn Setting 5 Select the function to regi
149. ting 1 Setting screen appears when 1 is selected The Drive mode icon is surrounded by a frame Use the OK button to hide or display the icon in the frame Use the four way controller A V lt gt to move the frame Repeat Steps 4 and 5 above to customize the display information Press the shutter release button halfway The Capture Mode Information Display setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made o sbulyes N oO on f Rec Mode 7 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level hk White Balance AWB Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time Oo AE Metering KOH Language 3 58 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 1 Select Brightness Level on the i Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller lt gt Fiset to adjust the brightness Start up Screen Zi The monitor gets darker as the bar slider Rite Te H moves to the left and brighter as it moves to Video Out NTSC d USB Connection PC the right Sleep Timeout Off 3 Press the shutter release button Exit halfway The Brightness Level setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How
150. ting from instant Review 236k T Standard to lt Hard or ee aid E Soft Sharpness 4 I gt Saturation C To soften the contours choose and to Contrast C sharpen the contours choose WEN Exit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Sharpness setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made e Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in PICT mode Auto Bracketing p 63 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 23 AE Metering HO 2 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av Bag GO 0 2 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Saturation 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt o A 53 ay 3 etb z 0 i Rec Mode to change the setting from instant Review 2eee M T Standard to lt High or imane Tone semini E Low Sharpness Saturation To reduce the saturation choose and to Contrast increase the saturation choose MENU Exit 4 Press the shutter release button halfwa
151. tions 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 due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 19 regarding the SD Memory Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera LED Safety Standard This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard IEC60825 1 for a Class 1 LED product FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eessen 1 Care to be
152. to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made suy s How to recall the fi Set up menu 000 MENU Four way controller a e OK button MENU button Changing the Video Output Format You can choose the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images on a TV 1 Select Video Out on the fti 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 Startup Screen at Choose the video output format to match Banes isi ioe the output format of the TV Video Out USB Connection 4 Press the D button Sleep Timeout Off MENU Cancel 0K OK The Video Out setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made o sbulyes i NTSC is the video output format used in North America T Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV p 126 Rec Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 OK Quality Level hk White Balance AWB p Date Adjust 09 01 2004 AF Setting Wide World Time AE Metering KOH Language 38 English Sensitivity Auto Folder Name Standard MENUJE xit MENU Exit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on wh
153. to a or MF p 33 Press down fully to take a still picture p 33 Starts and stops movie recording in 8 mode p 109 Starts and stops voice recording in amp mode p 146 Zoom 44 4 button Changes the shooting area p 57 Adjust the focus manually when the Focus mode is set to MF Four way controller Av Adjusts the aperture in Av mode and M mode p 50 p 52 4 gt Adjusts the shutter speed in Tv mode and M mode p 51 p 52 AY lt a gt Selects the Picture mode in PICT mode p 55 4 V lt gt Recalls the allocated function on the Fn guide screen p 164 OK button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 81 aAMF button Selects the Focus mode p 84 No icon Autofocus gt amp Macro gt s amp Super Macro gt aA Infinity gt MF Manual Focus gt Focusing Area Oa button Selects the Drive mode pp 60 73 No icon Single Frame Shooting gt Continuous Shooting gt Self Timer or X 2 sec Self Timer gt Auto Bracket gt amp Interval Shooting gt Multiple Exposure gt Remote Control or 3 3 sec Remote Control button Changes the flash mode p 87 No icon Auto Flash gt Flash Off gt 4 Flash On gt Auto Red eye Reduction gt Flash On Red eye Reduction gt button Switches to the Playback mode p 35 Fn button Displays the Fn guide screen Use this button an
154. trast MF Sensitivi Remote Control 40sec gt 0K OK soainjolg Buryey 0 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode K5 You can take pictures using a variety of digital filters 1 Set the Mode dial to 0 The previously selected digital filter appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a digital filter You can choose from nine color filters ee B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue A25 Green Yellow and SOFT Press the OK button The digital filter is selected and the screen returns to capture status 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 N soinj olg HulyeL 2 gt A These digital filters are for use when taking still pictures In Movie mode you can only choose B amp W or Sepia for Color Mode on the Movie screen on the Rec Mode menu p 112 The digital filter effect can also be added after taking a still picture p 137 e Continuous shooting and auto bracketing are not possible when SOFT is selected z G 2 pua 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 supplied
155. u appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Trimming Press the four way controller gt Images that can be trimmed appear Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image to trim and press the OK button The Trimming screen appears Choose the trimming conditions Operations that can be performed on the Trimming screen Four way controller A V lt gt Moves the trimming position up down left and right Zoom E3 Q button Changes the size of the trimmed section Om button Rotates the trimming area DPOF button Changes the aspect ratio of the trimming area 4 3 3 2 100 0023 seinjold INS Bujuiig pue Buyipy LEE m 2 5 a o 5 2 v 3 5 3 a no a ay i o 136 Lan Press the OK button RR The screen for selecting the resolution and i 400 0038 quality appears a Select the resolution and quality Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller gt to display _Quality Level the pull down menu and use the four way controller A Y to select the resolution and quality then press the OK button You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image Press the OK button The trimmed image is saved with a new name Press the shutter release button or the DJ button to cancel image trimming and return to Capture mode or Playback mode TIFF ima
156. ur way controller gt The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels 5 Press the four way controller gt movie A pull down menu appears Recordsa PIKE 6 ga MENU Cancel 0K OK Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies p 22 7 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 2 3 AE Metering HO 4 5 6 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit ee Lt Adding a Color Effect to Movies 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 z Press the MENU button in Capture mode Z The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Movie 2 3 Press the four way controller gt g The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Color Mode 5 Press the four way controller gt ovis A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 320x240 6 Use the four way controller A V Frama Rale to choose a color nima apap Moyie 7 Set the mode dial to 9 MENU Cancel The selected color mode is enabled and the camera is ready to record rA Digital filters are available for use with still pictures p 74 w 7 Rec Mod
157. ur way controller A Y to select Print One on the PictBridge menu Print AN 2 Press the OK button TRETE The Print One screen appears oK OK is Select printing mode 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image to print 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies MENUS Fn Date ok arint 5 Use the Fn button to choose whether to insert the date or not mw On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted 6 Press the OK button The image is printed according to the settings To cancel printing operation press the MENU button seinjold IIRS Bujuig pue buyipy 143 s N ld IIRS Buyuud pue unpa Printing All Images 1 S Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Print All on the PictBridge menu a Select printing mode Print All oK OK Press the OK button The Print All screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y a to choose the number of copies r 014 Date The number of copies you choose applies to Mota __ 8 all the images mS bee I Prim Use the Fn button to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button All the images are printed according to the settings To cancel printing operation press the MENU button Printing
158. ure cannot be obtained the shutter speed displayed on the LCD monitor turns red The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed because the noise reduction function activates to reduce picture noise Tv Shutter Priority Shooting In this mode you can set the shutter speed manually The camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the optimal exposure at the shutter speed you have chosen Use this mode when you want to emphasize movement by setting a slow shutter speed to take a moving subject or when you want to set a fast shutter speed in dim light to prevent camera shake 1 Set the mode dial to Tv 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt to change the shutter speed Pressing gt reduces the speed and pressing lt increases the speed 3 Press the shutter release button 14848 halfway The camera adjusts the aperture accordingly If the appropriate exposure cannot be obtained the aperture displayed on the LCD monitor turns red The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken rA Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a slower shutter speed because the noise reduction function activates to reduce
159. ve the title show the Capture modes that can USER M Tv AV activate the function PICT Bae GO Ex 02 2 USER M Tv Av Bad GD 0 9 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions 2 Quick Stat 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 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 Gy chapters below 4 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of taking still pictures and how to set 5 the relevant functions 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images _ This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera 6 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 Guide Enjoying Your Digital Camera I
160. vice center payieyg Buiye9 Q 5 e o e 5 gt 2 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to your purpose Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken 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 select more than the required number of recorded pixels 1024x768 is sufficient for printing a postcard size print 4 3 is a normal aspect ratio of the images captured with a digital camera When printing an image with no border and an aspect ratio of 4 3 part of the image may not appear on the print Set the aspect ratio to 3 2 for prints with more of the original image Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Aspect Ratio of Image Use 4 3 3 2 3056x2296 3056x2040 Suitable for high quality prints large sized 2592x1944 2592x1728 prints and image processing 2048x1536 2048x1368 a 1600x1200 1000 1003 Suitable for postcard size prints 1024x768 1024x680 Suitable for use on websites or attaching to 640x480 640x424 e mails The default setting is 3056x2296 with a 4 3 aspect ratio Appropriate Quality Level Acco
161. ving 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 On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select the selected settings when the camera is turned off Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off Items not listed here will also be saved in eae Default Item Description Setting Flash The flash mode set with the button p 87 wy Flash Exp The Flash Exp Comp setting on the i Rec Mode Comp menu p 89 White Balance The White Balance setting on the I Rec Mode menu e p 95 EV The EV compensation value set with the front lever Compensation p 59 7 The Digital Zoom setting on the Rec Mode menu Digital Zoom p 58 wy AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the I Rec Mode menu e p 100 Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the I Rec Mode menu e p 101 Focus Mode The focus mode set with the W mF button p 84 Zoom Position The optical zoom position set with the Zoom button p 57 Pe The manual focus position set with the AMF button MF Position e p 85 DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode
162. w Press the OK button while the ntevwal Shoot setting is displayed Interval gt Omin 10sec The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed and Interval will be framed Set the interval time 1 Press the four way controller gt 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to change the minutes then press P 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the seconds then press P The frame returns to Interval Set the number of shots 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y 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 4 Y to select Start Time 2 Press the four way controller gt 3 Use the four way controller 4 V to change the hours then press gt 4 Use the four way controller 4 V 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 Number of Shot 2 Start Time Ohr Omin MENU Cancel 0K OK v z 5 Q ay fal etb S a seinj old Bulyel E amp mem 10 Press the shutter release button fully Interval shooting starts Between shots the camera turns off The
163. with the camera on the CD ROM S SW22 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 Set the mode dial to AmA 2 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 i gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v_ Joins the images at the bottom soinjoldg UILL The example shows the images when P is selected 3 Take the first image Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image appears in semi transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor o a 5 amp ay fa a o tas Move the camera to the right and take the second image Move the camera until the half transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to take the third and subsequent images Press the Fn button The screen returns to Step 2 To cancel Panorama assist mode set the mode dial to any mode other than Bag e The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX ACD photostitcher Refer to the PC Guide Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC for instructions on stitching images In
164. y The Saturation setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made aoe Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in PICT mode _ Auto Bracketing p 63 Rec Mode MENU Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level kk Ly White Balance AWB AF Setting Wide 23 AE Metering HO 2 Sensitivity Auto 1 MENUJE xit USER M Tv Av Bag GO 0 2 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode D The 48 Rec Mode menu appears x Z 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Contrast 2 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt Sma z to change the setting from lisianE Review 286r x i M B a Standard to L High or imade Tan Standard Low Sharpness CO Saturation To reduce the contrast choose and to Contrast gt j increase the contrast choose WENUJExit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Contrast setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status Refer to Step 6 of How to Use the Menus p 43 for other operations after the setting has been made I Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in PICT mode _ Auto Bracketing p 63 Sa

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