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Pentax Optio E50 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right on page 1) for more information.

  • 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 batteries or unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as they may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.

  • Page 5: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    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.
  • Page 6 • As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...3 Contents ...5 Composition of the Operating Manual ...9 Camera Features... 10 Names of Parts... 12 Names of Operating Parts ... 13 Monitor Indications ...14 Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package ...16 Attaching the Strap ...17 Powering the Camera ...18 Installing the Batteries ...18...
  • Page 8 Using the Mode Palettes ...45 How to Select the Modes...45 Mode Palette List...45 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode...48 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...48 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode)...50 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) ...51 Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)...
  • Page 9 Slideshow ...89 Playing Back Movies ...91 Playing Back a Movie ...91 Playing Back Images on a TV ... 93 Deleting Images and Sound Files...94 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File ...94 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display)... 95 Deleting All Images and Sound Files...97 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ...98 Editing and Printing Images...
  • Page 10 Changing the Video Output Format ...129 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor...130 Using the Power Saving Function ...131 Setting Auto Power Off ...132 Setting the Guide Display ...133 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...134 Changing the Start-up Screen ...135 Appendix Default Settings...

  • Page 11: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    6 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains how to edit taken images using the camera and print still pictures. For saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, refer to the PC Connection Manual. For details on editing and printing images with a computer, refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help.

  • Page 12: Camera Features

    Camera Features The Optio E50 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. Here we briefly describe how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
  • Page 13 Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! The Optio E50 lets you display recorded images by date in calendar format. You can easily find the image you wish to play back as you look back at your album. (p.87)

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug DC coupler cable cover Back LCD monitor Speaker USB/AV terminal Tripod socket Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Microphone Power lamp Battery/card cover...

  • Page 15: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.36 - p.39) for an explanation of the function of each button. Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button...

  • Page 16: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1 Shooting mode (p.45) 2 Flash mode (p.70) 3 Drive mode (p.75 – p.77) 4 Focus mode (p.67) 5 Camera shake icon (p.74) (appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.66)
  • Page 17 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when [Normal Display] or [Detailed Display] is selected. B1 to B5 appear only when [Detailed Display] is selected.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below. Camera Optio E50 USB/AV cable I-UAV77 (*) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST62) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

  • Page 20: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.

  • Page 21: Battery Level Indicator

    • Use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.20) • Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and fresh AA alkaline batteries inserted) Image Storage Capacity Approx.

  • Page 22: Using The Ac Adapter With A Household Power Supply

    AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler.
  • Page 23 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded.

  • Page 24: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 25 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor.
  • Page 26 • 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.

  • Page 27: Picture Storage Capacity

    Picture Storage Capacity Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] for still images according to how the images will be used. For [Recorded Pixels], [8M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640] are selectable. For [Quality Level], you can select from [C (Best)], [D (Better)] and [E (Good)].

  • Page 28: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode Press the power switch. The LCD monitor turns on and the lens extends. The camera turns on in A mode (Capture mode). If [Language/ turn on the camera, follow the procedures on p.28 to select the display language and/or set current date and time.

  • Page 29: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode

    Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode You can start the Optio E50 in Playback mode with the lens retracted. This is useful when you want to play back saved images and sound straightaway without taking pictures. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

  • Page 30: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time and date before you start taking pictures for the first time. [Language/ the first time. Follow the procedures in “Selecting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) to set the current date and time.

  • Page 31: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
  • Page 32 • If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. • You can change the selected [Language], [Date] and [Time] anytime.

  • Page 33: Quick Start

    Taking Still Pictures The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called A mode (Capture mode).
  • Page 34 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. (p.22) • When you turn on the camera, you can take pictures in b mode, the default shooting mode.

  • Page 35: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Press the Q button again or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode (Capture mode).

  • Page 36: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate the displayed image. This is useful when you view images taken vertically. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4...

  • Page 37: Switching Between Capture Mode And Playback Mode

    Deleting the Displayed Image Press the i button when playing back an image. The screen for deleting the image appears. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted.

  • Page 38: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions In Capture Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.26) Shutter release button Focuses on the subject when pressed halfway in A mode. (Except in s and 3 modes) (p.67) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.32) Starts and stops movie recording in d mode.
  • Page 39 Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode. (p.75, p.76) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.45) : Changes the flash mode. (p.70) : Changes the focus mode. (p.67) 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.74) Green button Switches to mode.

  • Page 40: In Playback Mode

    In Playback Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.26) Shutter release button Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.33) Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.86) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display.
  • Page 41 Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.91, p.120) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.47) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.91, p.120) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display.

  • Page 42: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Press the 3 button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press the 3 button in A mode to show the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to show the [H Setting] menu. How to Set the Menus You can set the menus as shown below.
  • Page 43 Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level].
  • Page 44 Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button.

  • Page 45: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.136) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 46 [H Setting] Menu Item Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset Description For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles...

  • Page 47: Using The Mode Palettes

    Using the Mode Palettes Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor. There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode Palette” and the “Playback Mode Palette”. You can activate a shooting mode most appropriate for the scene or edit taken images just by selecting the icons.
  • Page 48 Item Flower mode < Portrait mode Surf & Snow mode Sport mode Digital SR mode Kids mode Pet mode Digital Panorama mode Frame Composite mode When you select an icon on the Capture Mode Palette, waiting for about 2 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. To set the description not to display, see p.133.

  • Page 49: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Slideshow Slideshow Cancel Cancel MENU Item Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Brightness Filter Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Z Protect DPOF Start-up Screen When you select an icon on the Playback Mode Palette, waiting for about 2 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears.

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the Green button. Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to Mode).
  • Page 51 • When the remaining image storage capacity falls below 10, the number on the LCD monitor turns red. • When the camera is turned off in next time the power switch is pressed. Green Mode) are as shown below. The settings in Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode...

  • Page 52: Letting The Camera Choose The Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode)

    Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from 4 shooting modes: - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and I (Portrait mode).

  • Page 53: Letting The Camera Choose The Optimal Settings (Program Mode)

    Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)

    Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode) In I (Portrait mode) and activated. This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs exposure compensation when capturing images. The camera will recognize the main subject's face and make suitable adjustments automatically even when there are multiple faces. The subject is given a brighter and healthier look.
  • Page 55 The size and location of the focus frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject’s face. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In E (Pet mode), you can select the appropriate pet color from white, black and in between according to your pet's coat or fur color. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene).

  • Page 58: Reducing Camera Shake And Blurring When Taking Pictures (Digital Sr Mode)

    Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) c (Digital SR mode) allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Use this mode under the shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tends to occur. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

  • Page 59: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

    Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can display frames stored in your camera, and take a picture with a selected frame. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).
  • Page 60 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available in Y mode.

  • Page 61: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) (Digital Panorama Mode), you can stitch 2 or 3 frames taken in sequence into a panoramic scene. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Digital Panorama), and press the 4 button.
  • Page 62 Pan the camera to the right and take the second frame. Be sure to make the “overlay” cover the same position in the second frame when you compose. Pan the camera to the right and press the shutter release button fully to take the second frame.
  • Page 63 • Focus, exposure, drive mode and zoom position used for all images in the panorama sequence are those set for the first frame. • You can re-take the first or second frame. During the Instant Review, press i button, the four-way controller (2), and the button to discard the image, then take a frame again.

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures With Customized Settings

    Taking Pictures with Customized Settings Selecting the Recorded Pixels Select Recorded Pixels for still pictures according to how the images will be used. The larger the number of recorded pixels the higher the quality of images, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Quality Level also affects the size of the image file.
  • Page 65 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Storage capacity for the selected recorded pixels is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen. Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

  • Page 66: Selecting The Quality Level

    Available in b R A q < I i \ c Selecting the Quality Level Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more E’s, the higher the quality of images, but the file size becomes larger.
  • Page 67 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. In Y mode, quality level is fixed at D. Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture) 1p.145...

  • Page 68: Using The Zoom

    Available in Using the Zoom You can zoom in and out to change the captured area. Press the Zoom button in A mode. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current status of magnification.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Focus Mode

    b R A d q < I i \ c Available in Selecting the Focus Mode Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera and the subject. Focus Mode Select this mode when your subject is more than approx.
  • Page 70 • When q (Macro) is selected, the optical zoom is fixed to Wide (However, the digital zoom is available to change zoom position of the image). • When = (Standard) is selected, the auto-Macro function is activated (The optical zoom is fixed to Wide also in auto-Macro function.

  • Page 71: Selecting The Auto Focus Mode (Af Mode)

    2, 3, 4 1, 6 Available in R A d q < I i \ c Selecting the Auto Focus Mode (AF Mode) You can change the auto focus area. AF Mode Multiple Spot Continuous Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 72: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Available in Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye • The Face Recognition AF&AE function is activated when the drive mode is set to b, R I, or flash mode set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On), the d icon appears when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, and the flash discharges with red-eye reduction function at all times.
  • Page 73 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

  • Page 74: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO XX – XX. (In Digital SR mode, Auto it is automatically adjusted within the range of ISO XX – XX.) •...

  • Page 75: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    2, 3 1, 4 Available in R A d q < I i \ c Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

  • Page 76: Doing More With Useful Functions

    Doing More with Useful Functions Displaying Shooting Information In A mode, you can change the display of shooting information by pressing the 4/W button. For the meanings of the indications, see p.14. Normal Display Detailed Display 1/250 1/250 1/250 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 •...

  • Page 77: Using The Self-Timer

    b R A d q < I i \ c Available in Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.

  • Page 78: Taking A Series Of Pictures

    Taking a Series of Pictures You can take several pictures continuously. Continuous Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Shooting before the next image is taken. 16-frame Takes 16 images per 2 seconds with one press of the shutter release button.
  • Page 79 • In Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting, the flash does not discharge. • The Continuous Shooting and the 16-frame shooting are not , b, A, d, O, available in • In c mode, only the Continuous Shooting is available. The 16- frame shooting is not available.

  • Page 80: Setting The Date Imprint

    Available in b R A q < I i \ c Setting the Date Imprint You can imprint the shooting date on pictures. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint].

  • Page 81: Saving Your Settings (Memory)

    Saving Your Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 82 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 83: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie When you record movies, sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select d (Movie). 4, 5 1, 2 Available in d Movie...
  • Page 84 Press the 4 button. d mode is selected and the camera is ready for recording movies. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Movie mode icon 2 Focus mode icon 3 Recording indicator (appears when recording begins in Step 4 and blinks during recording) 4 Remaining recordable time 5 Current date and time...

  • Page 85: Selecting The Settings For Taking Movies

    2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1, 8 Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies You can select [Recorded Pixels] and [Frame Rate] for your movies. Press the 3 button in A mode. [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 86 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recorded pixels. Recordable time for the selected recorded pixels is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen. Press the 4 button. Your selection is saved.

  • Page 87: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images on the Camera Playing Back Still Pictures To play back still pictures, press Q button in A mode to switch to Q mode (Playback mode). For details, see “Playing Back Images” (p.33). For playing back movies, see “Playing Back a Movie”...

  • Page 88: Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.

  • Page 89: Calendar Display

    Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button. The screen changes to nine-image display.

  • Page 90: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ×8. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press y on the Zoom button.

  • Page 91: Slideshow

    1, 2, 3 Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow).
  • Page 92 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec and 30sec.

  • Page 93: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back.
  • Page 94 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. • You can play back images taken with the 16-frame shooting function in the same way as you play back movies. • When you save the paused frame of a series of images taken with 16-frame shooting function as a single image, the displayed still image will be saved as a new image in 640 ×...

  • Page 95: Playing Back Images On A Tv

    Playing Back Images on a TV USB/AV terminal By connecting your camera to a TV or other AV equipment using the supplied USB/AV cable, you can display images on the monitor for review or picture taking. Connect the supplied USB/AV cable to the USB/AV terminal on the camera.

  • Page 96: Deleting Images And Sound Files

    Deleting Images and Sound Files Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary. Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image and sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.98) Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.

  • Page 97: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button. Nine thumbnail images appear. Press the i button.
  • Page 98 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Delete all selected Delete all selected images/sounds images/sounds Select & Delete Cancel MENU...

  • Page 99: Deleting All Images And Sound Files

    Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.98) Press the i button twice in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 100: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect).
  • Page 101 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

  • Page 102: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
  • Page 103 Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing the size and quality appears. Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size and quality. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level].

  • Page 104: Cropping Images

    Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a new image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 105: Copying Images And Sound Files

    1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 106 Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}f]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy.

  • Page 107: Using The Digital Filter

    1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Using the Digital Filter You can change the color tone of taken images or give them digital effect without a PC. Select a digital filter from B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green and Yellow to arrange the images in your style. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.

  • Page 108: Using The Brightness Filter

    Using the Brightness Filter You can change the brightness of taken images without a PC. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Brightness Filter).

  • Page 109: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    1, 2, 3, 5, 9 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) You can add a frame to taken pictures. You can use the frames stored in your camera, and new frames downloaded from websites. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.
  • Page 110 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom button to enlarge or diminish the image. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

  • Page 111: Red-Eye Compensation

    1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 Red-eye Compensation You can compensate the “red-eye” in flash pictures. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Red- eye Compensation).

  • Page 112: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
  • Page 113 Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

  • Page 114: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.110. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 115: Printing Using Pictbridge

    Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the supplied USB/AV cable (I-UAV77), you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. •...

  • Page 116: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
  • Page 117 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. Press the 4 button. The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 118: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.

  • Page 119: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Using the DPOF Settings In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies.

  • Page 120: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Shutter release button Four-way controller...
  • Page 121 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The power lamp blinks during recording. You can record sound continuously until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card reaches full, or for max. 24 hours. When the Green button is pressed during recording, an index can be added to the current sound file.

  • Page 122: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). The sound file is played back. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time The following operations can be...

  • Page 123: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 124: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [H Setting] menu.
  • Page 125 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for the self-timer sound.

  • Page 126: Changing The Date And Time

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [H Setting] menu.
  • Page 127 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 4.

  • Page 128: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button 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, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 129: Changing The Image Folder Name

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name from the standard name or the date that pictures were taken. When [Date] is selected, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.

  • Page 130: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB/AV cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer.

  • Page 131: Changing The Video Output Format

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [u Setting] menu.

  • Page 132: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for easy viewing. It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [H Setting] menu.

  • Page 133: Using The Power Saving Function

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons.

  • Page 134: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Setting] menu.

  • Page 135: Setting The Guide Display

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the Guide Display You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in Capture Mode Palette (p.45) and Playback Mode Palette (p.47). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display] on the [H Setting] menu.

  • Page 136: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    How to display the [H Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.136) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu.

  • Page 137: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to display the Playback Mode Palette 2, 3, 5 4, 6 Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. Press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 138: Appendix

    Appendix Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 139: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Item Date Imprint [u Setting] Menu Items Item Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Guide Display Playback Mode Palette Items Item...

  • Page 140: Key Operation

    Key Operation Item Q button Operation Mode Zoom/w/x Zoom Position button Four-way Shooting Mode controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display button Function Default Setting Q mode Wide Drive Mode 9 (Normal) b (Auto Picture) (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec.

  • Page 141: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : Can be set and function is available. : Fixed setting. Cannot be changed. : Can be set but function is not available. No : Cannot be set. , (Auto) Yes Yes a (Flash Off) Yes Yes Yes Yes b (Flash On) No Yes...

  • Page 142: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC62 This kit includes the DC coupler D-DC51, the AC adapter D-AC62 and the AC plug cord. USB/AV cable I-UAV77 (*) Strap O-ST62 (*) O-ST24 Genuine leather strap O-ST8 Silver chain strap...

  • Page 143: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If Battery depleted using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.18) The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more Built-in memory full images can be saved.
  • Page 144 Green mode must be canceled to use this function. No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly...

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The batteries are not installed The camera will The batteries are not turn on installed incorrectly The batteries are exhaused The camera is connected to a PC No image appears on the LCD The camera is monitor connected to the AV equipment The brightness level of the LCD monitor is set...
  • Page 146 Problem The subject is difficult to focus on with auto focus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area The flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) The drive mode is set The flash does not to 1 or discharge The focus mode is set...

  • Page 147: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8.1 megapixels Sensor 8.32 megapixels (total pixels) Type Size Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (ISO XX/XX/XX/XX/XX/XX) (standard output sensitivity) * Automatically adjusted between ISO XX – XX in ISO Auto. * When Digital SR (blur reduction) mode is selected, automatically adjusted to ISO XX (ISO Auto).
  • Page 148 The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject. Movie/Sound m 640×480 D 320×240 The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
  • Page 149 Focus Modes Autofocus, Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus AF type Shooting Distance Range (from lens front end) Focus Lock Exposure AE metering Mechanism Compensation Capture Modes Green, Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite Movie Continuous...
  • Page 150 Battery Life Number of (When using AA Recordable alkaline batteries) Images XX pictures Playback Time XX min. Movie Recording Time XX min. Sound Recording Time XX min. External Interface USB2.0 (high-speed compatible)/AV terminal Video Output NTSC/PAL (monaural) Format PictBridge Printer Print Modes Paper Size Paper Type...

  • Page 151: 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 152 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 153 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.

  • Page 154: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio E50 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: January, 2008, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 155 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.

  • Page 156: Index

    Index Symbols [A Rec. Mode] menu A mode (Capture mode) ...31, 36 Q button ...36, 38 Q mode (Playback mode) ...33, 38 [H Setting] menu Green Mode | Green Button i Delete ...35, 94 x Tele ...66 w Wide ...66 y Magnify ...88 f Nine-image display...
  • Page 157 Face Recognition AF&AE File No..79 Flash ...70 Flash Off a ...70 Flash On b ...70 Focus lock ...68 Focus Mode ...67 Folder display ...87 Folder Name ...127 Format ...121 Four-way controller ...37, 39 Frame Composite ...107 Frame Rate ...84 Green Button | ...37, 39 Green Mode...
  • Page 158 Setting the exposure Shooting information Shutter release button ...32, 36, 38 Slideshow ...89 Sound settings Sound types ...122 Standard = ...67 Start-up screen Storage Capacity Strap ...17 ...93 USB connection mode Video output format Zoom xw ...66 Zoom button ...36, 38 ...73 ...74, 85 ...122...
  • Page 159 PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Italia S.r.l. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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