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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 service you, 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 the front side) for more information.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • 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 • The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...3 Contents ...5 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 11 Camera Features... 12 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 14 Names of Parts... 15 Names of Operating Parts ... 16 Monitor Indications ...
  • Page 8 Setting the Camera Functions ... 46 Setting with the Menus ... 46 Menu List ... 49 Setting the Shooting Mode ... 51 Setting the Playback Mode... 55 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ... 57 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) ...
  • Page 9 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...93 To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode ...93 Playing Back Still Pictures ... 93 Nine-Image Display and Folder Display ... 94 Zoom Playback... 96 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ... 98 Slideshow ...99 Playing Back Movies ...101 Playing Back a Movie ...
  • Page 10 Settings Camera Settings... 129 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ... 129 Changing the Sound Settings...130 Changing the Start-up Screen ... 132 Changing the Date and Time... 133 Changing the Display Language ... 135 Changing the Image Folder Name ...136 Changing the USB Connection Mode...137 Changing the Video Output Format...
  • Page 11 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. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files.
  • Page 12 Memo...

  • Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer.

  • Page 14: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes 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 15 Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult! Easily print out images without using a computer. The Optio M10 lets you choose a frame and display it on the screen before you take the picture, so you can be sure that the frame complements your subject perfectly.

  • Page 16: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Dock insert Optio M10 O-ST51 (*) O-DI51 Software (CD-ROM) USB cable AV cable S-SW48 I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) Two AA PC Connection Manual Operating Manual alkaline batteries (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 17: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Strap lug Shutter release button Ambient light sensor Power switch Power switch Flash Self-timer lamp (red) Lens Microphone DC coupler cable cover LCD monitor ImageLink Terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket Speaker PC/AV terminal...

  • Page 18: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Refer to Understanding the Button Functions (p.42 - p.45) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button...
  • Page 19 1 Shooting mode (p.51) 2 Flash mode (p.73) 3 Drive mode (p.62, p.63, p.64) 4 Focus mode (p.71) 5 Camera shake icon (p.69) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.66) 7 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250...
  • Page 20 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) 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 22: 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. Pull the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 and flip the cover open in the direction of 2.
  • Page 23 • Use the AC adapter kit K-AC51 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.23) • AA alkaline, AA lithium and AA nickel manganese batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on.
  • Page 24 • In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal performance when the batteries reach room temperature.

  • Page 25: Using The Ac Adapter With A Household Power Supply

    AC plug cord AC adapter DC terminal Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC51 (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.

  • Page 26: Using The Ac Adapter Abroad

    • 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 27 Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...

  • Page 28: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32) •...
  • Page 29 Open the battery/card cover. Pull the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 and flip the cover open in the direction of 2. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor.
  • Page 30 • 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 31: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).
  • Page 32 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity P 2816×2112 f 2560×1920 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 640× 480 • The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc. (Approximate numbers of pictures) C (Best) D (Better)

  • Page 33: Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate Of Movies

    320×240 33 sec. 2 min. 160×120 7 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used. (Approximate recording time) 30fps 15fps...

  • Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 35: Playback Only Mode

    Playback Only Mode Playback Only Mode is the Playback Mode when the lens is closed. Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

  • Page 36: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. The Language Selection screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) to set the current date and time.
  • Page 37 If the 4 button was accidentally pressed in another language, perform the following operation to set the language back. Press the 4 button once. Press the 3 button. Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 38: 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 and time display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
  • Page 39 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. Language, Date and Time can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.135). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time”...

  • Page 40: Quick Start

    The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires 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 Still Picture Capture Mode.
  • Page 41 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

  • Page 42: 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). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.

  • Page 43: Rotating The Displayed Image

    3 button Rotating the Displayed Image 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).

  • Page 44: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s and \ modes) (p.38) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.38) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode.
  • Page 45 Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode. (p.62, p.63, p.64) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.51) : Changes the flash mode. (p.73) : Changes the focus mode. (p.71) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.72) 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.69) Green button Switches to the Green Mode.

  • Page 46: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) Shutter release button Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.93) Zoom/f/y button Switches from single-image display to nine-image display when f is pressed and to folder display when f is pressed again. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed.
  • Page 47 Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.101, p.126) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.56) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.101, p.126) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display.

  • Page 48: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Pressing the 3 button in A mode displays the [A Rec.
  • Page 49 A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. 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].
  • Page 50 To Save 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. To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button.

  • Page 51: 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.142) 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 52 [u Setting] Menu Item Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Auto LCD Dimmer Auto Power Off Quick Zoom 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 setting the start-up screen...

  • Page 53: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio M10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

  • Page 54: O Voice Recording

    There are 15 available shooting modes. R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.57) A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode.

  • Page 55: I Portrait

    I Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. i Surf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains. \ Sport Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 56: D Food

    D Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish. S Self-portrait Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures. The camera adjusts the focus and color.

  • Page 57: Setting The Playback Mode

    Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button.

  • Page 58: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Item Slideshow Resize Trimming Image/ Sound Copy Image Rotation For rotating still pictures Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes Selecting a mode on the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette and pressing the Green button displays an explanation of the selected item.

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 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 power switch.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected.
  • Page 61 * The Green Mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Information Display Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast , (Auto) 9 (Standard) = (Standard) Standard P (h for Frame Composite function) D (Better)

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Fireworks Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Fireworks Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

  • Page 64: Using The Self-Timer

    A R A C X q < I i \ Q E y D > 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 65: Taking A Series Of Pictures

    Taking a Series of Pictures In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Continuous before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the Shooting longer the interval between shots.

  • Page 66: Framing Your Pictures

    Framing Your Pictures In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The drive mode selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button.
  • Page 67 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the frame you want to register and press the 4 button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of 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/optio_frame.html...

  • Page 68: Using The Zoom

    A R A C X q < I i \ Q E y D > Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of...
  • Page 69 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 70: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    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. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].

  • Page 71: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Icons. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.16). S appears when camera shake is likely to occur.
  • Page 72 Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets...

  • Page 73: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard Macro Infinity Manual Focus Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 74 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (5) to select \ and press the 4 button. The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing.

  • Page 75: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye • The flash will not discharge a (Flash Off) in C mode or y mode, or when the drive mode is set to 1, or the focus mode is set to s. •...
  • Page 76 [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle.

  • Page 77: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    2, 3, 4 1, 6 Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 78 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. When drive mode is set to Y, the number of recorded pixels is set to h and quality level is set to D.

  • Page 79: Selecting The Quality Level

    2, 3, 4 1, 6 Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.75).

  • Page 80: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Light Fluores. Light Manual Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
  • Page 81 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the screen of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 82: Changing The Focusing Area

    Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Multiple Spot Automatic Tracking AF Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 83: Setting The Sensitivity

    2, 3, 4 1, 6 Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 200. • The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

  • Page 84: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 85: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    2, 3 1, 4 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level.

  • Page 86: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. The following setting is saved.

  • Page 87: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    2, 3 1, 4 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level.

  • Page 88: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings 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 89 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 7 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.

  • Page 90: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to 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 C (Movie). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 91 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash will not discharge in C mode. • The focus is fixed when recording movies in C mode. • You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record, and the digital zoom while recording.

  • Page 92: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: [D 320×240] and [E 160×120]. The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the frame rate setting. (p.31) Recorded Pixels for Movies Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer.

  • Page 93: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

    2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1, 8 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) You can set the color mode to Black and White or Sepia, as well as Full Color, when recording a movie. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 94: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: [30fps] and [15fps]. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 95: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode”. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as “Q mode”.

  • Page 96: Nine-Image Display And Folder Display

    Nine-Image Display and Folder Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.
  • Page 97 Folder Display If images and sound files are stored in several folders, follow the procedure below to find the folder that you are looking for. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display. Press f on the Zoom/f/y button.

  • Page 98: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. 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.
  • Page 99 2, 3 Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button once. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [u Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].

  • Page 100: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.69 Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...

  • Page 101: 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 102 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 103: 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 104: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Terminal cover PC/AV terminal By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 105: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. Deleting Single Images/Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.108) Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.
  • Page 106 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.127), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 107: 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/ f/y button. Nine thumbnail images appear.
  • Page 108 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 Delete all selected images/sounds images/sounds images/sounds Select &...

  • Page 109: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.108) Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 110: 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 111 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 112: 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 113 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite...

  • Page 114: Trimming Images

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

  • Page 115: 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 116 To Copy 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.

  • Page 117: 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 118 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 119: Printing All Images

    1, 2, 4 1, 3, 5 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.115.

  • Page 120: Printing Using Pictbridge

    Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, 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 121: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select 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 122 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 123: 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 124: 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 setting]. 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 125: Printing Using Imagelink

    Printing Using ImageLink This camera is compatible with the ImageLink print system. Instead of using the USB cable to connect your camera to a printer or computer, place the supplied O-DI51 dock insert onto the Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock and then place the camera onto the dock insert to easily print out images.

  • Page 126: 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 the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 127 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Adding A Voice Memo To Images

    Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. 1, 2, 3 4, 5 Recording a Voice Memo Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

  • Page 130: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 131: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u 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 132: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [u 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 [u Setting] menu.
  • Page 133 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], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Select [On] or [Off] for the self-timer sound.

  • Page 134: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Start-up Screen You can set the start-up screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. Choose from three images. You can also set the start-up screen to not be displayed.

  • Page 135: Changing The Date And Time

    How to display the [u 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 [u Setting] menu.
  • Page 136 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 137: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [u 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, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 138: Changing The Image Folder Name

    How to display the [u 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 to the date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.

  • Page 139: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to display the [u 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 cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer.

  • Page 140: Changing The Video Output Format

    How to display the [u 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 141: Automatically Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor (Auto Lcd Dimmer)

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Automatically Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (Auto LCD Dimmer) You can use the Auto LCD Dimmer to automatically adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to the optimal setting according to the surrounding brightness.

  • Page 142: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to display the [u 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 [u Setting] menu.

  • Page 143: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    How to display the [u 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.142) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu.

  • Page 144: 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 145 Item MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Memory Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Sharpness Saturation Contrast [u Setting] Menu Items Item Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Start-up Screen Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date...

  • Page 146: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Item Auto LCD Dimmer Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Key Operation Item Q button Operation Mode Zoom/w/x Zoom Position button Drive Mode Four-way Shooting Mode controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display button...

  • Page 147: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set and function is available. No: Cannot be set. Can be set but function is not available. , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec.

  • Page 148: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC51 This kit includes the DC coupler D-DC51, the AC adapter D-AC5 and the AC plug cord D-CO2. The ending of the AC plug cord name differs depending on the country.

  • Page 149: 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.22) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 150 Data being processed Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in the printer No ink in the printer Printer error Data error Paper stuck in the printer This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Batteries are not installed Camera will not Battery is installed turn on incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected No image on LCD to a TV monitor Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging Shutter will not...
  • Page 152 Problem Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Subject is not in Subject is not in focus focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q Flash mode is set to a (flash off) Drive mode is set to 1 Flash does not Focus mode is set to discharge...

  • Page 153: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 6.0 megapixels Sensor 6.18 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (64/100/200/400: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format Still Picture Movie...
  • Page 154 Movie Built-in Memory 33 sec. D 320×240 2 min. E 160×120 7 sec. The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length Aperture...
  • Page 155 Exposure AE metering Mechanism Compensation Shooting Modes Green, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Soft, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Fireworks, Food, Self-portrait Movie Continuous Recording Time Shutter Type Speed Flash Type Flash Modes Effective Range Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx.
  • Page 156 Battery Life Number of Recordable Images 220 pictures (AA alkaline batteries)*1 430 pictures (AA nickel manganese batteries)*1 640 pictures (AA NiMH batteries)*1 900 pictures (AA lithium batteries)*1 Playback Time 380 min. (AA alkaline batteries)*2 490 min. (AA nickel manganese batteries)*2 660 min.

  • Page 157: 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 158 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 159 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 160: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio M10 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2006, 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 161 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 162: Index

    Index Symbols [A Rec. Mode] menu A mode ...9, 93 Q button ...42, 44 Q mode ...9, 93 [H Setting] menu A Green Mode | Green Button i Delete ...41, 103 x Tele ...66 w Wide ...66 y Magnify ...96 f Nine-image display gSelf-timer ...62...
  • Page 163 File # ...86 Flash ...73 Flash Off a ...73 Flash On b ...73 Fluorescent Light J ... 78 Focus Mode ...71 Focusing ...71 Focusing Area ...80 Folder display ...95 Format ...129 Four-way controller ...43, 45 Frame Rate ...31, 92 Framing pictures Y Green Button | ...43, 45 Green Mode A...
  • Page 164 Red-eye reduction cd ... 73 Resetting settings Resize ...110 Rotating ...41 Saturation ...84 Saving by date Saving settings SD Memory Card Self-timer g ...62 Sensitivity ...81 Sepia ...91 Setting the exposure Sharpness ...83 Shooting information Shooting mode Shutter release button ...39, 42, 44 Slideshow ...99...
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  • Page 168 PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Benelux B.V. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. • Printed on recycled paper • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57632 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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