Page 1 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://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE Digital Camera (http://www.pentax.fr)
Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
Page 4 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.
Page 5 NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent. • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the ones specified. This can cause overheating or malfunctions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling
• 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 7 To serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Changing the Mode ................50 Selecting the Capture Mode..............50 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ........ 50 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ......54 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......... 56...
Page 9 Playing Back Movies ................119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ......120 Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display..........121 Slideshow .................... 123 Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds ............ 125 Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........... 125 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 10 Setting the Guide Display..............176 Resetting to Default Settings ............... 177 Appendix List of City....................178 Default Settings ..................179 Optional Accessories ................184 Messages ....................185 Troubleshooting..................187 Main Specifications.................. 189 WARRANTY POLICY ................192 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Index......................197...
Page 11: Contents Of The Operating Manual
The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 12: Quick Lessons In Mastering The Camera
Take still pictures. (p.30-33) Play back and delete the pictures. (p.34-35) Switch between Capture mode and Playback mode. (p.50) This is the easiest way to take pictures. Let’s take pictures in the Basic mode. (p.56-57) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 13 Let’s enjoy reviewing the pictures you took. Zoom display, nine-image display, and calendar display (p.117-122) Slideshow (p.123) Once you get used to the basic operations, enjoy taking movies, editing pictures, or printing your Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals favorite pictures.
Page 14: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. The Battery charger D-BC8 and the AC plug cord D-CO2 are not sold separately. They are available as the Battery charger kit K-BC8. For details on the optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.184). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 15: Names Of Parts
(green) Shake Reduction preview button Flash Self-timer Remote control lamp/Auxiliary receiver AF light Microphone Strap lug Lens Terminal cover DC input terminal PC/AV terminal Back Access lamp Battery/card cover LCD monitor Tripod socket Speaker Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 16: Names Of Operating Parts
Four-way controller (2) Zoom button Four-way controller (3) for cropping Four-way controller (4) Green/i button for operating as the Four-way controller (5) Green button for deleting an MENU button MENU image Shutter release button SHUTTER OK button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 17: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 18: Powering The Camera
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging. It lights green when charging is finished.
Page 20 The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on the condition of use. • In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases.
Page 21: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)
• Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter. • Be sure to match the marks when connecting the DC terminals. Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 22 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “Using your camera safely” on page 1. Refer to page 191 for the specifications of the battery charger and AC adapter. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 23: Installing The Sd Memory Card
SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (1p.23) • If you store your favorite images and sounds in the built-in memory, you can play them back whenever you wish (My album function). (1p.118) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 24: Data Backup
• Before purchasing a SD Memory Card, please check the PENTAX website to ensure that it is compatible with your camera. You can also contact the nearest PENTAX service center for this information.
Page 25: Image Size And Quality Of Still Pictures
Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for large A4-size photo Best prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints or Better viewing images on a computer screen. Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or Good creating websites. The default setting is D. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 26: Size And Quality Of Movies
256MB SD Memory Card. • The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. Size and Quality of Movies Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose.
Page 27 • The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256 MB SD Memory Card. • The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 28: Initial Settings (Setting The Display Language And The Date And Time)
Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The Language/ screen appears. English Use the four-way controller Hometown 0:00 (2345) to select a language. New York The default setting is English. Video Out NTSC MENU Cancel Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
The frame moves to [24h]. mm/dd/yy Date Style Use the four-way controller (23) Date 01/01/2007 to select [24h] (24-hour display) or Time 0:00 [12h] (12-hour display). Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 30 • 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 31 Portuguese ( Italian (Italiano) Netherlands (Nederlands) Danish (Dansk) Swedish (Svenska) Finnish (Finnish) Polish (Polish) Czech (Czech) Hungarian (Hungarian) Turkish ( Russian ( Thai ( Korean ( NTSC Chinese (traditional) ( Chinese (simplified) ( Japanese NTSC Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 32: Quick Start
The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review). The image is recorded on the SD Memory Card installed in the camera, or in the built-in memory of the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 33 • Focus mode is set to Standard (Autofocus). • Drive mode is set to Standard or Continuous Shooting. This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment. The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 34 While holding the shutter release button halfway, move the camera to obtain the desired composition. The focus is locked at the point you set in step 3 even if you recompose. (Focus lock) Press the shutter release button fully. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 35 The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time. You can cancel the function by doing either of the followings. - Switch the display mode to LCD Backlight Off. ( p.51) - Turn off the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 36: Playing Back Still Pictures
Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (45). Four-way controller (4): Displays the previous image. Four-way controller (5): Displays the next image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 37 If you stop enlarging the image, the image will be rotated again.) • If there is no image stored, the message [No image/sound] appears. Zoom Display p.117 Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound p.125 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 38: Common Operations
Press the power switch again. The camera turns off with the lens retracted. If you press and hold the power switch for a while, the camera will be turned off. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.50 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 39: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode
The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the “Playback mode” with the lens retracted. To switch to the “Capture mode”, press the Q Playback button again. Playing Back Still Pictures p.34 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 40: Using The Button Functions
Green/ button Enters Green Mode. p.56) You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting [Green Button] in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.104) MENU button Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. ( p.42) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 41: Playback Mode
For playing back movies : Plays back and pauses a movie. ( p.119) ) : Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards and reverses a movie during playback. ( p.119 : Stops a movie during playback. ( p.119) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 42: Menu Button
Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display. ( p.121) Displays the selected image full screen in calendar display. ( p.121) Green/ button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.125) MENU button Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menus. ( p.42) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 43: Voice Recording Mode
Voice Recording OK/Display button Turns the LCD monitor on and off. MENU button When pressed during recording, an index can be added. When pressed during standby or before playback, displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu. ( p.42) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 44: Setting The Menus
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Capture mode”. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 45 • If you press the OK button, the MENU button or the four-way controller (4) with the pull-down menu displayed, the menu returns to the screen used for selecting an item. • The menu is exited automatically one minute after the last operation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 46: Example Of Menu Operation
Rec. Mode Memory EV Compensation ±0.0 Flash Mode Movie Drive Mode Shake Reduction Focus Mode Digital Zoom Zoom Position Instant Review 0.5sec MF Position Memory White Balance Exit MENU MENU Cancel To the next screen Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 47: Menu List
Memory p.110 camera is turned off Green Button For registering a function on the Green button p.104 Sharpness For setting the sharpness p.107 Saturation For setting the saturation p.108 Contrast For setting the contrast p.109 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 48 Guide Display p.176 of the Green button. For showing the description for the selected item on the Mode Palette. Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p.177 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 49: Operating The Mode Palette
Program mode shutter speed and exposure. Automatically sets the required aperture Shutter Priority mode value when a shutter speed is manually p.60 selected. Allows you to set shutter speed and aperture Manual Exposure mode value manually. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 50 • For , the currently selected mode icons are displayed on the Mode Palette. If you change the selection, the newly selected icons replace the previous ones. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 51: Playback Mode Palette
Screen Frame For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p.156 Composite When you select an icon on the Mode Palette, waiting for about 3 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 52: Taking Pictures
12 Shake Reduction On 13 Aperture 14 Shutter speed * The information on Shake Reduction is displayed as follows. (Shake Reduction On) : Appears when you press the shutter release button halfway with [Shake Reduction] set to [On]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 53: Histogram Display
• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode. • If any of the settings are changed, the icon of the setting appears for a few seconds. LCD Backlight Off The LCD monitor is turned off. Saving the Display Mode p.110 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 54 Shake Reduction function or with the camera secured on a tripod or other stable surface. (1p.54) • All the camera buttons function as usual even when the LCD backlight is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as usual. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 55 On the contrary, when the exposure metering of the subject is imbalanced, that is with dark areas and/or bright areas, the peaks will appear on the sides rather than in the middle. Dark Neutral Bright Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 56: Taking Pictures Using The Shake Reduction Function
You can preview the compensated image on the LCD monitor before taking the picture. * The unique shake reduction system of PENTAX. Digital SR mode The mode allows you to set the sensitivity to maximum ISO3200. The higher shutter speed enables the reduction of both “camera shake”...
Page 57 Be sure to confirm that appears on the LCD monitor before pressing the shutter release button fully. “Setting the Shake Reduction Function for Still Images to On” 1p.102 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 58: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
- (key lock icon) appear. • When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it starts up in the Green Mode next time you turn on the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 59 Focusing Area J (Multiple) Focus Limiter O (On) Aux. AF Light O (On) AE Metering [ (Multi-segment) Sensitivity AUTO EV Compensation ± 0.0 Digital Zoom O (On) Instant Review 0.5sec Sharpness (Standard) Saturation (Standard) Contrast (Standard) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 60: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
1/160 1/160 1/160 top left of the LCD monitor. 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 F2.6 F2.6 F2.6 12:00 12:00 12:00 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Still Pictures p.30 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 61 • When the camera selects Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting focus and exposure to take a high-quality picture. (1p.66) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 62: Using The Exposure Mode And Other Functions
The shutter remains open for a shorter time. It allows freezing the speed action of a moving subject. Smaller aperture Decreases the amount of light which enters through the lens. value Higher aperture Increases the amount of light which enters through the lens. value Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 63 Use the four-way controller (23) to select (Shutter Priority mode), and press the OK button. Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for selecting the shutter speed appears. 1/320 1/320 1/320 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 Shutter speed Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 64 (45) to select a desired shutter F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 speed and (2) to select a Shutter speed Aperture desired aperture value. Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value you set, an exposure warning may appear for your reference. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 65 ( ) is displayed. - When the exposure is between +2.0EV to -2.0EV, an icon ( ) and the exposure value are displayed. - When the exposure is adequate at 0EV, no warning is displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 66: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turn Text colored text black/white or reverse color. Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food. Press the four-way controller (3) in Auto Picture Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Cancel MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 67 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. In Picture modes, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance and AE Metering are automatically set to their default settings. You cannot change these settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 68: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)
Press the four-way controler (23) P o r t r a i t P o r t r a i t to select (Portrait mode) or (Kids mode). K i d s K i d s Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 69 Recognition AE” are activated. • In Kids mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated. The camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after you press the shutter release button halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 70 When you select Pet mode or Sport mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 71 Press the shutter release button halfway. 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 14:25 14:25 14:25 The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 72: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)
The followings are good ways to prevent camera shake. (1 p.54, 102) - Activate the Shake Reduction function. - Set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or other stable object. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 73: Reducing Camera Shake And Blurring In Pictures (Digital Sr Mode)
• The recorded pixels are fixed to 5M and cannot be changed. • In Digital SR mode, Sensitivity is set to AUTO1600 by default. The ISO Correction range can be set to maximum ISO 64-3200. (1p.96) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 74: Taking Movies (Movie Mode)
Shooting starts. Press the zoom button to change the size of the subject using Digital Zoom. Zoom button ( x ) : Enlarges the subject. Zoom button ( ): Diminishes the subject. Press the shutter release button. Shooting ends. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 75 Standard (Autofocus), Macro, or Super Macro, the AF operation is performed once right before starting taking a movie. • You can continuously record a movie until its file size reaches 2 GB on a high-capacity SD Memory Card. Playing Back Movies p.119 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 76: Taking Pictures In Frame Composite Mode
The subject appears in the selected frame. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 01/26/2007 12:00 12:00 12:00 light green when the camera is in focus. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 77 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the frame you want to register and press the OK button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame selected in Step 1. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 78: Using The Self-Timer
• If you press the shutter release button halfway during a countdown, the countdown stops. Press the shutter release button fully to restart the countdown. Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.188 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 79: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. • Continuous shooting is not available in Movie and Frame Composite mode. • The focus, exposure and white balance are detemined in the first frame. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 80: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
(0 sec remote control): The picture is taken immediately. • Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking. • You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 81 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.)
Page 82: Using Zoom To Change The Subject Size
Optical zoom range* Digital Zoom Intelligent range Zoom range* *1 You can zoom in maximum 3× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels. See the following table. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 83: Setting The Digital Zoom
Shake Reduction to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec 0.5sec Memory Press the shutter release button MENU Exit halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p.110 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 84: Setting The Shooting Functions
(full wide-angle), approx. ∞ 3.7 m (12.14 ft.) – (full telephoto) This mode is used for taking distant objects. Infinity mode Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. Saving the Focus Mode p.110 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 85: Manual Focus
In MF (Manual Focus) mode, press the OK button to enlarge the central portion of the image full screen for focus adjustment. Press the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus while watching the indicator. Four-way controller (2): Focuses farther. Four-way controller (3): Focuses closer. Indicator Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 86 You cannot adjust the focus while taking the movie. • To change Focus Mode from Manual Focus to another one, press the four-way controller ( ) while the indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 87: Selecting The Flash Mode
- When Focus Mode is set to Infinity mode • The picture is taken when the last flash is discharged after the pre- flash. (The interval between the flashes is longer when using the red-eye reduction function.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 88: In Capture Mode
Shake Reduction function may not be effective. It is recommended you set Shake Reduction to Off and secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface to prevent camera shake. (1p.102) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 89: Selecting The Recorded Pixels Of Still Pictures
Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to select [Recorded Pixels]. Recorded Pixels Press the four-way controller (5). Quality Level White Balance The pull-down menu appears. AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO 800 Exit MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 90 • Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. • The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. • The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the selected recorded pixels. (1p.81) Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures p.23 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 91: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures
AE Metering halfway. Sensitivity AUTO 800 The camera is ready for taking pictures. Cancel MENU The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures p.23...
Page 92: Adjusting The White Balance
AWB Auto AWB Auto Auto Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Press the shutter release button Cancel Cancel MENU halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Saving the White Balance p.110 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 93 [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor. Press the OK button. The setting now adjusted is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 94: Selecting The Autofocus Settings
(the spot focusing area) making easier for Spot you to focus on a specific subject. The camera continues to focus on the moving subject Automatic tracking while you are pressing the shutter release button halfway. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 95 [Focus Limiter]. Focusing Area Focus Limiter Use the four-way controller (45) Aux. AF Light to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Press the shutter release button MENU halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 96 - In Landscape mode (The AF light is available if you set Aux. AF Light to On.) - When Focus Mode is set to Pan Focus, Infinity or Manual Focus. - When Focusing Area is set to Automatic tracking AF. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 97: Setting The Light Metering Mode To Determine The Exposure
White Balance halfway. AF Setting AE Metering The camera is ready for taking pictures. Sensitivity Auto MENU Cancel Saving the AE Metering Mode p.110 In Shutter Priority mode and Manual mode, Multi-segment cannot be selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 98: Setting The Sensitivity
Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to select [Sensitivity]. Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering AUTO 800 Sensitivity Exit MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 99 • Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Memory, the selected range for ISO Correction in AUTO is saved when the camera is turned off. The selected sensitivity will be saved only when you set Sensitivity to On in Memory. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 100: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Saving the EV Compensation Value p.110 In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 101: Selecting The Settings For Taking Movies
Recorded Pixels You can view high-quality movies at VGA size.The recordable time 640 (640×480) is shorter. 320 (320×240) The file size is smaller and the recordable time is longer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 102 The recordable time for the selected quality Movie SR level appears. Rec. time 00:11:51 Cancel MENU Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Size and Quality of Movies 1p.24 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 103 [Movie SR]. Recorded Pixels Quality Level Use the four-way controller (45) Movie SR to select [O (On)] or [P (Off)]. MENU Set Movie SR to Off to use Digital Zoom while taking movies. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 104: Setting The Shake Reduction Function For Still Images To On
The camera is ready for taking pictures. You can also select On/Off using the Green button. This function cannot be used when assigning a function other than Shake Reduction to the Green button. ( p.104) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 105: Setting The Instant Review Time
Press the shutter release button Shake Reduction 2sec halfway. Digital Zoom 1sec 1sec 1sec Instant Review 0.5sec The camera is ready for taking pictures. Memory Cancel MENU The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 106: Setting The Green Button
Green Mode register. Shake Reduction Fn Setting Press the shutter release button halfway. Cancel The camera is ready for taking pictures. MENU Green Mode is registered as the default setting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 107 Press the shutter release button Cancel MENU halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. This function is activated only when you assign the Fn Setting to the Green button. You can assign only one function to each key. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 108 Movie mode Setting items Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Quality Level Quality Level White Balance Movie SR Focusing Area White Balance AE Metering EV Compensation Sensitivity Sharpness EV Compensation Saturation Shake Reduction Contrast Sharpness Saturation Contrast Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 109: Setting The Image Sharpness
: Softens the contours. – : Sharpens the contours. Exit MENU Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 110: Setting The Color Saturation
: Reduces the saturation. – : Increases the saturation. Exit MENU Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 111: Setting The Image Contrast
: Reduces the contrast. – : Increases the contrast. Exit MENU Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 112: Saving The Settings
Digital Zoom [A Rec.Mode] menu is saved. DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved. The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card File # is inserted, file numbers are assigned sequentially. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 113 Use the four-way controller (45) Drive Mode Focus Mode to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Zoom Position MF Position Press the shutter release button White Balance halfway. Cancel MENU The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 114: Recording And Playback Of Sound
Start Start Start during recording. When the shutter release button is pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 115 • An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording. • You can record sound for a maximum of 24 consecutive hours on a high-capacity SD memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 116: Playing Back Sound
) : Plays back starting from the previous index. Four-way controller ( ) : Plays back starting from the next index. Zoom button ( : Increases the volume. Zoom button ( : Reduces the volume. Press the four-way controller ( Playback stops. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 117: Adding A Voice Memo
• 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. (1p.126) A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( ) images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 118: Playing Back A Voice Memo
Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. Zoom button (x) : Increases the volume. Zoom button (w): Reduces the volume. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. Deleting Voice Memos Only 1p.126 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 119: Playback/Deleting/Editing
Guide portion of the image is magnified. Four-way controller ( ) : Moves the position for magnification. 2345 Zoom button ( : Enlarges the image. Zoom button ( : Diminishes the image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 120: Calling Up The Images From The Built-In Memory
• To stop the playback of “my album”, do either of the followings. - Press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway. The camera returns to the Capture mode. - Turn off the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 121: Playing Back Movies
Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops and the screen returns to the first frame. Press the Q Playback button. The camera returns to Capture mode. No sound is output during fast-rewind and fast-forward playback. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 122: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode
• If you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns brighter for a certain amount of time. (1 p.34) • The histogram display is not available while playing back movies. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 123: Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display
: Undisplayable image Press the OK button. The selected image is displayed full screen. You can also display the selected image full screen by pressing the MENU button or x/y on the zoom button in Step 3. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 124: Calendar Display
• O appears on the date on which a sound file (without image) was first recorded. The first frame of the movie appears on the date on which movie was first recorded. • Press the MENU button in calendar display to return to the previous nine-image display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 125: Slideshow
[10 sec], [20 sec], [30 sec]. Interval 3sec Screen Effect Screen Effect Screen Effect Wipe Wipe Wipe Use the four-way controller (3) to Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect select [Screen Effect]. MENU Start Start Start Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 126 • Movies and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval. • Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 127: Deleting Images, Movies And Sounds
Delete Delete Cancel Press the OK button. The image, movie or sound is deleted. • You can also delete images during the Instant Review. (1p.33) • You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.130) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 128 Delete sound Delete sound select [Delete sound]. Delete Delete Delete Cancel Press the OK button. The voice memo is deleted. Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice memo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 129: Deleting All Images
Use the four-way controller (2) to Delete All Delete All Delete All select [Delete All]. Cancel MENU Press the OK button. All the images and sounds will be deleted. You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.130) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 130: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)
(You cannot show a protected image in single- image display.) Press the OK button to return to the nine-image display. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 131 A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the OK button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.130) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 132: Protecting Images, Movies And Sounds From Deletion (Protect)
The Protect screen appears. Cancel MENU Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select image/sound]. Press the OK button. Select image/sound All Images/Sounds All Images/Sounds All Images/Sounds Cancel Cancel Cancel Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 133 Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images, movies and sounds. Even protected images, movies and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 134: Viewing Images On Av Equipment
To view images on a TV with several video inputs, switch the video inputs to the one connected to the camera, referring to the operating manual for the TV. Turn the camera on. Changing the Video Output Format p.173 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 135: Playing Back An Image Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
• As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F, only the shutter release button (displaying the next image) is available. • You cannot play back movies, images with a voice memo, and sound files recorded in Voice Recording mode, using the remote control unit. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 136: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)
The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller DPOF (2345) to select (DPOF). Press the OK button. The DPOF screen appears. Cancel MENU Press the OK button. Select image All Images All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 137 • You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files. • Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings were made. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 138: Printing All Images
The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct. • Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images. • DPOF settings are not possible for movies. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 139: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge
USB cable supplied with Select printing mode Select printing mode Select printing mode the camera. The PictBridge menu appears. Print All Print All Print All Print One DPOF setting DPOF setting DPOF setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 140: Printing Single Images
To change the print settings, go to Step 7. Change Change Change Press the Green button. The Change setting screen appears. Select [Paper Size] and press the PictBridge four-way controller (5). Paper Size Setting Paper Type Setting Quality Setting Border Status Setting MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 141: Printing All Images
Print setting of the date, and the print setting, and then start printing. To set these items and print the images, refer to Steps 4 to 11 on “Printing Single Images” (pages 138 to 139). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 142: Printing Using The Dpof Settings
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. If you disconnect the USB cable from the camera before you turn the camera off, the camera returns to Playback mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 143: Editing Images
Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to resize. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Resize (2345) to select (Resize). Press the OK button. The Resize screen appears. Cancel MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 144 • You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image. • You can resize the data to 9M, 8M, 6M or 4M. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. • You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 145: Cropping Images
Press the OK button. The cropped image is saved as a separate image. • Movies cannot be cropped. • The image size is changed and saved. • You can only crop still pictures taken with this camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 146: Rotating The Displayed Image
Press the Q button. The camera saves the rotated image and returns to Playback mode. • You can rotate protected (Z) images, but the rotated image will not be saved. • You cannot rotate movies. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 147: Editing Pictures With Color Filters
The overwrite confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 148 Cancel Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 149: Editing Pictures With The Digital Filter
Cancel MENU Press the OK button. SOFT The Digital Filter screen appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select a desired filter. MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the OK button. The overwrite confirmation screen appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 150 Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 151: Editing Pictures With Brightness Filter
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. Four-way controller (5): Brightens the image. Four-way controller (4): Darkens the image. MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel The brightness is selected between -2.0EV and +2.0EV by 1/3EV step. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 152 The overwrite confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 153: Editing Movies
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as Still Image]. Save as Still Image Press the OK button. Divide Movies Divide Movies Divide Movies Extract Extract Extract The screen for choosing a frame appears. Cancel Cancel Cancel Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 154 Divide at this position? Divide at this position? to select [Divide]. Divide Press the OK button. Cancel Cancel Cancel The movie is divided at the specified position and the two portions are saved as separate files. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 155 The following operations are available Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU during pause. Four-way controller (5): Advances the movie frame by frame. Four-way controller (4): Reverses the movie frame by frame. Press the OK button. The extracted movie is saved. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 156: Removing Red-Eye
• Red-eye compensation function cannot be used for movies. If you try to do so, the error message will appear as described in step 4. • Red-eye compensation function can only be used for still pictures taken with this camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 157 [Save as]. When the image is protected, [Save as] will be selected automatically. Press the OK button. The corrected image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 158: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Use the four-way controller (23) Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite Save as Save as Save as to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Cancel Cancel Cancel [Save as] is the only option available for protected images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 159 OK button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory and replaces the frame selected in Step 1. Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_02.html Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 160: Copying Files
(Image/Sound Copy). The Image/Sound Copy screen appears. Select the copying method you want to use. Press the OK button. Cancel MENU Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 161 • If the image has a voice memo, the sound file will be copied at the same time as the image. • When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 162: Settings
Press the four-way controller Start-up Screen (2345) to select (Start-up Screen). Press the OK button. The screen for setting start-up screen appears.You can select from five different Cancel MENU types of start-up screens, including [USER] and [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 163 • Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. • You cannot set up the start-up screen while playing back images on a TV or other equipment. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 164: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or The Built-In Memory
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready for taking pictures. If formatting was performed in Playback mode, the camera returns to Playback mode after it was completed, then the [No image/sound] message appears. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 165: Changing The Sound Settings
[Playback Volume]. Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Use the four-way controller (45) MENU to change the volume of playback sounds. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 166 [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the OK button. Change [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self- timer Sound] in the same mannar. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 167 Set [Shutter sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same mannar. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 168: Changing The Date And Time
The frame moves to [24h]. mm/dd/yy Date Style Use the four-way controller (23) Date 01/01/2007 to select [24h] (24-hour display) or Time 0:00 [12h] (12-hour display). Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [Date Style]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 169 If you select [12h] in Step 6, the setting switches between “am” and “pm” corresponding to the time. Press the OK button. The settings are made. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 170: Setting The World Time
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Destination city. New York + 0 : 0 0 The location of the destination and the time MENU Cancel Cancel difference between the hometown and the destination appear. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 171 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [W (Hometown)]. Set the location and the current time in the same manner as Steps 5 to 9. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 172: Changing The Display Language
(traditional and simplified)] and [Japanese]. Select [Language/ ] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. Press the OK button. Press the MENU button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 173: Changing The Image Folder Name
• If you set [Date Style] to [dd/mm/yy], the folder name appears as “xxx_ddmm” (3-digit folder number_day month). • The capacity of an image folder is 500 files maximum. When the number of files reaches 500, a new folder will be automatically created. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 174: Changing The Usb Connection Mode
For details on connecting the camera to a computer, see “PC Connection Manual” (a separate volume). • Do not connect the camera to a computer when [Pictbridge] is selected. • Do not connect the camera to a printer when [PC] is selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 175: Changing The Video Output Format
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Select the video output format to match the output format of the TV. Press the Q Playback button. The camera is ready for playing back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 176: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor
(LCD Bright Mode) It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places. (1p.33, p.34) The function is not available under the following conditions. - When the menu or the Mode Palette is displayed. - In Voice Recording mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 177: Setting Power Saving
The Power Saving function will not work in the following conditions. - In Playback mode - When the USB cable is connected. - While taking movies - During the video output - When using the AC adapter Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 178: Setting Auto Power Off
You can also show the description for the selected mode on the Mode Palette. Select [Guide Display] on the [H Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Press the Q Playback button. The camera is ready for playing back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 179: Resetting To Default Settings
Reset to Use the four-way controller (2) to initial setting? select [Reset]. Reset Press the OK button. Cancel The settings return to the defaults and the camera is ready for taking or playing back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 180: Appendix
Paris Manila Amsterdam Taipei Milan Seoul Rome Tokyo Copenhagen Guam Berlin Perth Prague Adelaide Stockholm Sydney Oceania Budapest Noumea Warsaw Wellington Athens Auckland Helsinki Pago Pago Moscow Dakar Africa/West Asia Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Jerusalem...
Page 181: Default Settings
∗ Sensitivity AUTO800 p.96 ∗ EV Compensation p.98 ±0.0 Recorded Pixels 640 (640×480) p.99 Movie Quality Level p.100 C(Best) Movie SR p.101 Shake Reduction p.102 ∗ Digital Zoom p.81 Instant Review 0.5 sec p.103 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 182 Date Date Style p.166 initial setting Adjust Select time Hometown Same as Destination (City) Hometown Same as World Destination (DST) Hometown p.168 Time According to Hometown (City) initial setting According to Hometown (DST) initial setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 183: Playback Mode Palette Items
& Save as Still Movie Edit p.151 Image Red-eye Compensation p.154 p.115 Voice Memo Select image/ Protect p.130 sound DPOF Select image p.134 According to the Start-up Screen p.160 taken picture Frame Composite p.156 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 184 *2: Fixed to Multi-segment. *6: AUTO cannot be selected. *3: Fixed to Standard. *7: Set to Off. (changeable) *4: Multi-segment cannot be selected. *8: Set to Flash Off. (changeable) For the Green Mode settings, see p.56. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 185 *15: Set to Automatic tracking AF. *10: Automatic tracking AF cannot be (changeable) selected. *16: Fixed to AUTO. *11: Fixed to Spot. *17: Available unless Automatic *12: Fixed to Off. tracking AF is selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals *13: Fixed to Center-weighted.
Page 186: Optional Accessories
Battery charger K-BC8 and AC adapter kit K-AC63 include AC plug cord D-CO2 (∗). The ending of the AC plug cord name differs depending on the country. Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 187: Messages
The movie is being recorded. The image is being processed with digital filter. The movie is being edited. The SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted. Deleting The image or sound is being deleted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 188 Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer. Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer. Paper stuck in the The paper in the printer has jammed. printer Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 189: Troubleshooting
Set to A (Night Scene mode) to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.50, 70) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 190 Very occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera works properly, the camera is in its normal condition and you can continue to use it. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 191: Main Specifications
56 min. 56 sec. 65 min. 39 sec. * The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time. The number of images and recording time may vary depending on a SD Memory Card and subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 192 (full zoom range) ∞ Pan focus: Approx. 0.9 m - (full wide-angle), Approx. ∞ 3.7 m - (full telephoto) ∞ Manual Focus: Approx. 0.06 m - (full wide-angle), ∞ Approx. 0.35 m - (full telephoto) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 193 Playback time Approx. 110 min. * Measured based on PENTAX standard and may vary depending on the condition of use. Maximum Approx. 100 min. charging time In/Out Port USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 2.0, high-speed-...
Page 194: Warranty Policy
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.
Page 195 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
Page 196 * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 197: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
Page 198 For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
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DPOF ..... 134 (Shake Reduction On) . . . 50 l (Shake Reduction Off) . . . 102 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 200 Kids Mode ....66 Playback Mode Palette ..49 Portrait Mode ....66 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
Page 201 Symbols ..... 9 Take Movies ....72 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
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Pentax Optio A30 Operating Manual

Getting Started

Quick Start

Common Operations

Taking Pictures

Recording and Playback of Sound

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Settings

Appendix

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Pentax Optio A30

Table of Contents