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Pentax OPTIO Optio 750Z 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 Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 750Z Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.

  • 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 battery and disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical...

  • 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 • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.

  • 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 ...9 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 10 Names of Parts... 11 Names of Operating Parts ... 12 Getting Started Attaching the Strap...
  • Page 8 Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) ... 49 Aperture Priority Shooting ... 50 Shutter Priority Shooting... 51 Manual Shooting... 52 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ... 53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ... 55 Using the Zoom ...57 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)...
  • Page 9 Nine-Image Display and Folder Display ... 117 Zoom Display... 119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ... 121 Slideshow ...123 Playing Back Movies ...125 Playing Back Movies ...125 Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV ... 126 Deleting... 127 Deleting Single Images and Sound Files...
  • Page 10 Changing the USB Connection Mode...161 Setting Sleep Timeout ...162 Setting Auto Power Off ... 163 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...163 Registering Functions on the Fn Button ... 164 Setting the Alarm ... 166 Checking the Alarm ...166 Setting the Alarm ...167 Stopping the Alarm ...

  • Page 11: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer, refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.

  • Page 12: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio 750Z AC plug cord D-CO2 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW22 Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.184). Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 (∗) USB cable...

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Front lever Remote control receiver Microphone Auxiliary AF light/ Self-timer lamp (redish orange) Back LCD monitor Tripod socket Shutter release button Mode dial Autofocus window Power switch Flash Speaker Viewfinder Lens Diopter adjustment lever Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)

  • Page 14: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button Shutter release button { button Zoom /f/y button...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap The provided strap (O-ST17) can be attached, as is, to the camera to create a neck strap from which to carry the camera. The strap can also be shortened and then attached to the camera to create a compact hand strap.

  • Page 16: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Charging indicator Charging: Lit red Charging complete: Lit green Battery charger Charging the Battery Charge the battery when using the camera for the first time, when the camera has not been used for a long time, or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed.

  • Page 17: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. Charge the battery before installing it when using the camera for the first time. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the camera lens, and push the battery in while pressing the battery lock lever on the battery side in the direction of...
  • Page 18 • The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting conditions.

  • Page 19: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to a computer, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

  • Page 20: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images and recorded sound. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert an SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward the lens and push the card in until it clicks.
  • Page 21 • 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 22: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level For Still Pictures

    1024×768 is sufficient for printing a postcard-size print. 4:3 is a normal aspect ratio of the images captured with a digital camera. When printing an image with no border and an aspect ratio of 4:3, part of the image may not appear on the print.
  • Page 23 Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.91 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.93 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Approximate Recordable Images Quality level Recorded pixels (4:3) 3056×2296 2592×1944...

  • Page 24: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level For Movies

    • The above table shows the approximate recording time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card. • The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, SD Memory Card, etc. Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.111 Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.113...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be swiveled 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically. This is convenient for recording yourself with Self-portrait mode, recording at a low angle, or recording with the camera above your head. Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor. Opening the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment The viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight. Slide the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left to make the viewfinder display sharper. The diopter can be adjusted in the range of –3 m to +3.3 ft.

  • Page 27: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on page p.27 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 28: Playback Only Mode

    Q button Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to Capture mode. Press the power switch while pressing the Q button. The camera turns on in Playback Only mode.

  • Page 29: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings 3 button If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time. If the Initial Settings screen appears Initial Settings English City...

  • Page 30: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Press the four-way controller (5). The Language/ Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a language.

  • 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 and time display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
  • Page 32 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, you will return to the [B Set-up] screen. Press the 4 button again. • When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.
  • Page 33 Memo...

  • Page 34: 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. Set the mode dial to R. Check the image on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
  • Page 35 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for two seconds (Instant Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card. (1p.34) The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being saved to the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 36 [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 37: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images You can play back the images you have taken. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. This is called Playback mode. To take another picture, press the Q button again, press the shutter release button, or turn the mode dial.

  • Page 38: Playing Back The Previous Or Next Image

    (1p.119) • For instructions on how to view images on a computer, refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”. Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

  • Page 39: Deleting The Displayed Image

    Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the i button, using the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing the 4 button. (1p.127) File # 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 7...

  • Page 40: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions Capture Mode Front lever Adjusts the exposure. Cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode. (1p.52) Select E mode on the Fn guide screen in E mode. Shutter release button Press down halfway to focus on the subject (when Focus mode is not set to s or z).
  • Page 41 (2345) Recalls the allocated function on the Fn guide screen. (1p.164) 4 button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 ) button Selects the Focus mode. No icon (Autofocus) s (Infinity) z (Manual Focus) ( button Selects the Drive mode. (1pp. No icon (Single-Frame Shooting) g (Self-Timer) or Z (2-sec.

  • Page 42: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Front lever Displays the next or previous image in single-image display. Displays the next or previous set of nine images in nine-image display. Displays the next or previous set of nine folders in folder display. Shutter release button Press down halfway or fully to switch to Capture mode.
  • Page 43 Rotates the image. (1p.36) Stops a movie or voice recording during playback. (1p.125, p.147) (2345) Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (1p.119) Selects the image in nine-image display and the folder in folder display. (1p.117) 4 button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.121) Select or unselect the checkbox for deleting an image in nine-image display.

  • Page 44: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus When you press the 3 button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor. The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation.

  • Page 45: Mode Dial

    To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway or turn the mode dial. The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressd fully, the setting is saved and the picture is taken.

  • Page 46: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of Menu Operation Press the 3 button during taking a picture and the [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the 3 button during playback and the [Q Playback] menu appears. [Menu selection] You can also use the front lever to change the menu. In a pull-down menu or setting screen, •...
  • Page 47 100 - 0028 100 - 0028 0028 09/25/2004 09/25/2004 09/25/2004 14 14:25 14:25 MENU Playback Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU Exit MENU Playback Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete Exit Start MENU 38 38 38...

  • Page 48: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the additional default setting list (1p.179) to choose whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 49 [Q Playback] Menu Item Slideshow For playing back recorded images one after another Resize For changing the size of images Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture Digital Filter For creating a color filter effect using red, blue, green filters etc. For playing back images at the set zoom size by pressing the Quick Zoom Zoom/f/y button only once...

  • Page 50: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Selecting a Shooting Mode There are various ways of capturing images, from modes where the camera automatically sets the shooting functions to obtain the best pictures, to modes where settings are made manually to achieve a particular effect.

  • Page 51: Letting The Camera Set The Exposure (Program Mode)

    Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (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 or Continuous Shooting mode. Set the mode dial to R.

  • Page 52: Aperture Priority Shooting

    Aperture Priority Shooting In this mode, you can set the aperture manually. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure at the aperture you have chosen. Decreasing the aperture will produce a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the aperture will produce a picture in which both the foreground and the background are in focus.

  • Page 53: Shutter Priority Shooting

    Shutter Priority Shooting In this mode, you can set the shutter speed manually. The camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the optimal exposure at the shutter speed you have chosen. Use this mode when you want to emphasize movement by setting a slow shutter speed to take a moving subject, or when you want to set a fast shutter speed in dim light to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 54: Manual Shooting

    Manual Shooting In this mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. This mode allows you to produce different creative effects in your pictures. Set the mode dial to a. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the aperture. Pressing 2 increases the aperture and pressing 3 reduces the aperture.

  • Page 55: Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

    2, 4 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) Register shooting modes or functions that you use frequently and then align the mode dial to E to quickly take pictures using your preferred settings. Three User modes (USER1, USER2 and USER3) can be registered. (1p.54) Set the mode dial to E.

  • Page 56: User Mode

    Registering Functions to a User Mode Press the 3 button in the User mode. The User menu appears. Refer to p.182 for the functions that can be registered in the user modes. Use the four-way controller (45) to select USER1, USER2 or USER3.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

    Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 12 available modes in Picture mode. Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views Landscape by emphasizing the contours and saturation of green trees, blue sky, etc.
  • Page 58 Set the mode dial to d. Press the four-way controller (23). The Picture mode options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a Picture mode. Press the 4 button. The Picture mode is selected and the screen returns to capture status. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 59: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in Capture mode. x (Tele) : enlarges the subject w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification.
  • Page 60 Setting the Digital Zoom The default setting for the digital zoom is [×2]. To take pictures at the maximum magnification, set the digital zoom to [×8] and to take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [Off]. Press the 3 button in Capture mode.

  • Page 61: 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 front lever to the right or left in Capture mode. You can change the EV setting. To brighten, select a positive (+) value.

  • Page 62: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the ( button in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer In Self-Timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use the ten-second self-timer when you want to be included in a group picture. Use the two-second self-timer to avoid camera shake when you press the shutter release button.
  • Page 64 Switching between g and Z Press the { button when g (Z) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The Fn guide screen appears. Press the ( button. The Self-Timer menu appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [10sec] or [2sec]. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 65: Automatically Changing The Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

    Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket) Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the exposure and white balance over a series of three shots when the shutter release button is pressed. This ensures that you are able to get the best shots.
  • Page 66 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed. The Auto bracketing options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the shooting conditions. Press the four-way controller (5) for Auto Bracket settings a or b. A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the bracketing steps.
  • Page 67 • The Auto Bracket menu in Step 3 above can also be displayed from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. • With the exception of the shooting conditions selected for auto bracketing, the second and third pictures are taken under the same conditions as the first picture.

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures At Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)

    Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval. 10 seconds to 99 Interval minutes Number of 2 to 99 pictures shots 0 minutes to 23 Start time hours and 59 minutes...
  • Page 69 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed. The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed and [Interval] will be framed. Set the interval time. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the minutes, then press (5).
  • Page 70 Press the shutter release button fully. Interval shooting starts. Between shots, the camera turns off. The remaining number of pictures and interval time will be displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the power switch on during standby. If you press the 3 button, the message [Stop interval shooting?] will be displayed.

  • Page 71: Superimposing One Picture On Top Of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)

    Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode) Pictures can be taken with multiple images superimposed on each other. Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when the quality level is set to TIFF. Also, in Multiple Exposure mode, the TIFF quality level cannot be selected.
  • Page 72 3’ Press the shutter release button to take the base image. The selected image will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor. Aim the camera at your subject and choose the exposure method with the four-way controller (23). S : Priority is given to the brighter image. Q : Priority is given to the darker image.
  • Page 73 Setting 8+g (Z) or 8+< (>) A multiple exposure picture is taken with the self-timer or the remote control unit (optional). Press the { button when 8 is displayed on the LCD monitor. The Fn guide screen appears. Press the ( button. The Drive mode screen appears.

  • Page 74: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional). The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens.
  • Page 75 Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

  • Page 76: Taking Pictures With Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures using a variety of digital filters. Set the Mode dial to D. The previously selected digital filter appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. You can choose from nine color filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow and SOFT.

  • Page 77: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)

    Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist) You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX) supplied with the camera on the CD-ROM (S-SW22) and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture.
  • Page 78 F. • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to the “PC Guide - Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on stitching images.

  • Page 79: Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) 3D pictures can be taken in which two pictures placed side-by-side can be viewed using a special method to produce a three-dimensional image. You can take 3D pictures and view them by the parallel method or cross method.
  • Page 80 Selecting the Viewing Mode Press the 3 button. The [ Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [3D Mode]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Parallel] or [Cross]. You can view both [Parallel] and [Cross] pictures without the image viewer.
  • Page 81 As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3 m (9.8 ft.) away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3 m ÷ 40 = 7.5 cm (3 in.). However, the way people view three- dimensional images differs from person to person.
  • Page 82 Example of a 3D Picture (Parallel Method)

  • Page 83: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the 4 button. You can use Setting 1 and Setting 2 to select the information to be displayed. As the default setting, Setting 1 displays all information and Setting 2 displays no information.

  • Page 84: Recorded Pixels

    Setting 1 (full display) 1 White balance (p.95) 2 Recorded pixels (p.91) 3 Quality level (p.93) 4 AE metering (p.100) 5 Histogram 6 Sensitivity (p.101) 7 Dark portions (displayed in yellow) 8 Bright portions (displayed in red) Setting 2 (no icons) No shooting information is displayed.
  • Page 85 About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area of the subject that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning.

  • Page 86: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Modes Autofocus icon) Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode Focusing Area mode Press the ) button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 87 • Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject. • If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set to q or r, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.
  • Page 88 Adjusting the Focusing Area Press the ) button in Capture mode to display 1. The previously selected focusing area appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the focusing area. Press the ) button to switch to autofocus. Press the 4 button. The focusing area is fixed in its new position.

  • Page 89: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto icon) Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye reduction Flash On + Red-eye reduction 2 R. Curtain • The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) when in the C mode, when ^ is selected in d mode, when the drive mode is set to j or a or when the focus mode is set to s or r.
  • Page 90 Press the b button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Selecting Rear-Curtain Flash Rear-curtain flash can be set when the flash mode is set to Auto or the flash mode is set to b (Flash On).

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Flash Intensity

    Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash without having to change the brightness of the background. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp.
  • Page 92 • By combining flash exposure compensation with EV compensation, you can adjust the brightness of the background and the amount of light emitted by the flash separately. • The flash intensity may not compensated as set depending on the brightness and distance to the subject. •...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    You can select between 4:3 and 3:2 for the aspect ratio of still images. 4:3 is a normal aspect ratio of the images captured with a digital camera. When printing an image with no border and an aspect ratio of 4:3, part of the image may not appear on the print.
  • Page 94 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.

  • Page 95: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures. The more stars, the higher the quality and the larger the filesize. The recorded pixels setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.91). Quality Level TIFF Best Better...
  • Page 96 Press the shutter release button halfway. The Quality Level setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of other operations after the setting has been made. • TIFF cannot be selected when the drive mode is set to j, a, k or 8.

  • Page 97: 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 Settings Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.
  • Page 98 When the white balance is set to J (Fluorescent Light), use the four- way controller (45) to select [W (white)], [D (daylight)] or [N (neutral)]. Press the shutter release button halfway. The White Balance setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status.

  • Page 99: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller. Spot autofocus is selected when the focus mode is set to 1. The focus is fixed when Capture mode is set to C.
  • Page 100 Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens movement area according to conditions. Set the focus limiter to O to limit the focus to far distances during normal shooting and to close distances during macro shooting. This enables quicker focusing. Setting the Auxiliary AF Light Set the Auxiliary AF Light to O for easier focusing by using the auxiliary AF light (redish orange) when the subject is dark and difficult to focus on.
  • Page 101 Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set [AF Mode], [Focus Limiter] and [Aux. AF Light]. Press the shutter release button halfway. The AF setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.43) for other operations after the setting has been made.

  • Page 102: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure (Ae Metering)

    Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. AE Metering Modes Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 103: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. •...

  • Page 104: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec and Off (no display). Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].

  • Page 105: Selecting The Image Tone

    Selecting the Image Tone The basic image tone can be adjusted as desired. Image Tone Standard Creates a picture with standard image tone. Vivid Creates a picture with vivid image tone. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone].

  • Page 106: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in Capture 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 setting from x [Standard] to z [Hard (+)] or...

  • Page 107: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in Capture 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 setting from x [Standard] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].

  • Page 108: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. Press the 3 button in Capture 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 setting from x [Standard] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].

  • Page 109: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to the defaults. The items that can be saved or reset are listed below. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.
  • Page 110 Memory The settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. The settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 111: Taking Movies

    Taking Movies Recording Movies This mode lets you take movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Set the mode dial to C. Before starting recording, you can change the captured area using the optical zoom. Press the Zoom/w/x button to the right or left to change the area. x : enlarges the subject w : enlarges the area captured by the camera Press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 112 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • The flash will not discharge in Movie mode. • The focus status lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks during recording. Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second.

  • Page 113: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose the number of recorded pixels for movies from [640×480] and [320×240]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.22). Recorded Pixels for Movies Produces high quality movies at VGA size, but with a shorter 640×480...

  • Page 114: Adding A Color Effect To Movies (Color Mode)

    Adding a Color Effect to Movies (Color Mode) You can add a color effect to movies by using color filters. As well as recording in normal colors, you can choose a B&W filter or a Sepia filter. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 115: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Selecting the Frame Rate The frame rate refers to the number of frames taken per second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the movie and the larger the filesize. There are two frame rates to choose from: 30fps (frames/sec.) and 15fps.

  • Page 116: Taking Time-Lapse Movies

    Taking Time-lapse Movies This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back at the normal frame rate, the action appears speeded up. For example, if you choose the ×2 setting, half the normal number of frames will be taken, so that when you play the movie back at the normal frame rate, it will be played back at twice the normal speed.
  • Page 117 Press the shutter release button fully. The camera starts recording a time-lapse movie. The selected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. The time-lapse movie is recorded at 15 fps without sound regardless of the Frame Rate setting (p.113).

  • Page 118: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Capture mode is for taking and recording images. Playback mode is for viewing captured pictures. The displayed picture can be edited in Playback mode. Follow the procedure below to switch between Capture mode and Playback mode.

  • Page 119: Nine-Image Display And Folder Display

    Nine-Image Display and Folder Display You can display thumbnails of nine captured images at a time. Press f on the Zoom/f/y button in Playback mode. Nine images appear with the selected image at the bottom center. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
  • Page 120 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The list of folders appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a folder. Press the Zoom/f/y button toward y, or press the 4 or Q button, to display the folder images in nine-image display. Next, press the Zoom/f/y button toward y, or press the 4 or Q button, to switch to the full screen display of the selected image.

  • Page 121: Zoom Display

    Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to ten times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four- way controller (45) to choose an image to magnify. Press the Zoom/f/y button toward y.
  • Page 122 Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at the set magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button toward y once during zoom playback. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].

  • Page 123: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the 4 button changes the display mode. Normal Display : Displays the shooting information. Histogram Display : Displays the brightness distribution of the image. The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
  • Page 124 No icons No shooting information is displayed. About the Bright and Dark Portions When the histogram is displayed, the bright portions in the picture blink red and the dark portions blink yellow. This indicates that the portions are too bright or too dark and details will not appear when the image is viewed on a PC or printed.

  • Page 125: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card one after another. Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four- way controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow. Press the 3 button.
  • Page 126 • The slideshow will continue until you press any button. • Images that take time to display, such as TIFF images, are displayed for two seconds before the next image is displayed. • Pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval.

  • Page 127: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four-way controller (45) to choose an image to play back.

  • Page 128: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies On A Tv

    Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 129: Deleting

    Deleting Deleting Single Images and Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • You cannot delete protected images. (1p.131) Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four- way controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to delete.
  • Page 130 Deleting Voice Memos Only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete. Press the i button.

  • Page 131: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete images and sound files from nine-image display at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. Press the Zoom/f/y button toward f in Playback mode. Nine images appear with the selected image at the bottom center.

  • Page 132: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. Press the i button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 133: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four- way controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to protect.
  • Page 134 Protecting All Images and Sound Files You can protect all your images and sound files. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted. Press the Z button twice in Playback mode. The Protect All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect].

  • Page 135: Editing And Printing Still Pictures

    Editing and Printing Still Pictures Editing Still Pictures Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
  • Page 136 Press the 4 button. The overwrite confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Press the shutter release button or the Q button to cancel image resizing and return to Capture mode or Playback mode.

  • Page 137: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can delete the unneeded part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 138 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears. Select the resolution and quality. Press the four-way controller (5) to display the pull-down menu and use the four-way controller (23) to select the resolution and quality, then press the 4 button. You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image.

  • Page 139: Editing Pictures With Digital Filters

    Editing Pictures with Digital Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with digital filters. You can choose from ten color filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft and Brightness. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears.
  • Page 140 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The image is saved with the digital filter effect. The image is saved with the same recorded pixels and quality. When a digital filter is added, the image is saved as C (JPEG) even when the quality level is set to TIFF.

  • Page 141: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) set images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab according to the DPOF settings. Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies : Choose the number of copies up to 99.
  • Page 142 Press the 4 button. The DPOF setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status. • If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed. • To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [0] and press the 4 button.

  • Page 143: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Press the g button twice in Playback mode. The DPOF screen for printing all images appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date].

  • Page 144: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge

    Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a computer. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies.

  • Page 145: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print One 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 146: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. The number of copies you choose applies to all the images.

  • Page 147: Printing Images Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and print settings. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 148: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. 2, 3 Microphone Set the mode dial to O. The remaining recording time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 149: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording mode. Press the Q button. Use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). You can play back the sound you have recorded.

  • Page 150: Adding A Voice Memo To Images

    Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a 30-second voice memo to your still pictures. 2, 3 Recording a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

  • Page 151: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo to play back. If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 152: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable. •...

  • Page 153: Changing The Date And Time

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

  • Page 154: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears. Changing the Operation Volume Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Volume].
  • Page 155 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set the [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound]. Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sound. Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 156: Setting The World Time

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) serve as the Hometown setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Hometown. This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone.

  • Page 157: Changing The Display Language

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city is set to daylight saving time. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 158: Changing The Image Folder Name

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the setting of the image folder name from the standard name to the date the picture was taken. When the name setting is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date the pictures were taken.

  • Page 159: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Changing the Start-up Screen Select [Start-up Screen] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Change Start-up screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or P (Off).

  • Page 160: Customizing The Display Mode

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Customizing the Display Mode You can customize two user settings to determine the information displayed on the LCD monitor during still image shooting. When shipped from the factory, Setting 1 is set to full display and Setting 2 is set to display no information.

  • Page 161: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 162: Changing The Video Output Format

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV. Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 163: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    Do not connect the camera to your computer while [PictBridge] is selected for the USB Connection mode. Refer to the “PC Guide - Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 164: Setting Sleep Timeout

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Setting Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Pressing any button other than the power switch during Sleep Timeout will turn the LCD monitor back on. Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu.

  • Page 165: Setting Auto Power Off

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.

  • Page 166: Registering Functions On The Fn Button

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Registering Functions on the Fn Button You can use the { button to quickly make the camera settings. After registering functions to the four-way controller (2345), you can enable these functions simply by pressing the { button and the four- way controller, rather than having to display the menu with the 3 button.
  • Page 167 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU • You can choose from the following 17 functions or Off (no setting): Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AF Mode, Focus Limiter, Aux. AF Light, AE Metering, Sensitivity, Flash Exp.

  • Page 168: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. 1, 4 Checking the Alarm Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 169: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5). The list of alarms appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to choose Alarm [R1], [R2] or [R3].

  • Page 170: Stopping The Alarm

    Stopping the Alarm The alarm rings for one minute and the selected image is displayed when the set time is reached with the camera turned off. You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing. When the snooze function is on, the alarm will ring again in five minutes and continue this five times.

  • Page 171: Digital Exposure Metering Function

    Digital Exposure Metering Function The Optio 750Z not only enables you take pictures and record movies as a high quality digital camera; it can also be used as an advanced reflective digital exposure metering. It can also function as a spot exposure metering when the zoom is in the Tele position.
  • Page 172 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sensitivity options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the sensitivity of the film loaded in the film camera. When you have selected the appropriate sensitivity, press the 4 button to return to the [7 Dig. Exp. Metering] menu.

  • Page 173: Metering The Exposure

    Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Full Color] or [B&W]. Choose the color mode for display on the LCD monitor in Digital Exposure Metering mode. When you have selected the color mode, press the 4 button to return to the [7 Dig.
  • Page 174 The digital zoom cannot be used in the Digital Exposure Metering mode. The zoom can only be adjusted within the range of the optical zoom (from ×1 to ×5). Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus locks on the subject and the metering screen appears.
  • Page 175 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to meter the exposure multiple times. When you press the 4 button after metering the exposure, the first (!) and second (#) metering results appear on the scale. Scale icons ! : First metered value # : Second metered value 9 : Current exposure value (EV) The first metered value is saved regardless of the number of times you...

  • Page 176: Using The Reflected Light Exposure Meter

    They are normally used to make light readings of various parts of the subject, but the lighting around the subject can greatly affect the camera film (or CCD on a digital camera) due to the color and material of the subject, even under similar lighting conditions.
  • Page 177 White Point/Black Point Method The average reading method is generally used to produce a picture with a smooth gradation from the bright areas to the dark areas within the viewing angle. On the other hand, with the Optio 750Z in the Exposure Metering mode, you can also use a rather specialized reading method that involves making the brightest area within the viewing angle completely white.
  • Page 178 Use the gray scale chart below as a guide when metering the brightness (reflectance) of the subject with a reflected digital exposure metering. White Light gray Medium gray Dark gray Black (18% reflectance)

  • Page 179: Appendix

    Appendix List of World Time Cities Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time. City Region North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Central and South America Lima Santiago...

  • Page 180: Rec. Mode Menus For Each Operation Mode

    Rec. Mode Menus for Each Operation Mode : Adjustable – : Operates with initial settings. Any changes made are invalid. Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AF Mode Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light AE Metering Sensitivity Flash Exp. Comp. Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Recorded Pixels...

  • Page 181: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The following is a description of the table notation. Last memory setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved even when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 182: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Flash Exp. Comp. White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering Memory Sensitivity Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position DISPLAY File # Image Tone Sharpness Saturation Contrast [Q Playback] Menu items Item Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete...
  • Page 183 [B Set-up] Menu items Item Format Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time World Time setting Destination (city) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (city) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name Start-up Screen setting...
  • Page 184 Number of images remaining Battery level indicator Recorded Pixels DISPLAY Quality Level Setting 1: White Balance Full display AE Metering (Setting 2: Sensitivity No display) Focusing Area Exposure bar Date and time/ Histogram Brightness Level Video Out USB Connection Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Fn Setting (Up/Down/Left/Right) Shooting mode...

  • Page 185: Key Operation

    Settings in Shooting modes (other than Menu items) Item Shutter speed Program mode Aperture Shutter speed Aperture Priority mode Aperture Shutter speed Shutter Priority mode Aperture Shutter speed Manual Exposure Aperture mode User mode Picture mode Digital Filter mode Key operation Item Flash mode bbutton...

  • Page 186: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC7 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 (∗) Battery charger D-BC7 (∗) AC plug cord D-CO2 ( D-CO2A Australia D-CO2B United Kingdom D-CO2E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong D-CO2J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO2U North America, Canada USB cable I-USB7 (∗)

  • Page 187: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The battery is exhausted. If using a rechargeable Battery depleted battery, charge the battery. (p.14) This message appears when you press the shutter No card in camera release button but there is no SD Memory Card in the camera.
  • Page 188 Stop interval shooting? Interval Shooting is completed Deleting Camera cannot display this image Image folder could not be created Image protected Data being recorded Data being processed Alarm was set Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.

  • Page 189: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Battery is not installed Camera will Battery is installed not turn on incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a computer by the USB cable Camera is connected to a TV No image on the LCD LCD monitor is set to monitor Image is displayed...
  • Page 190 Problem Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene Picture is dark Background is dark Subject is difficult to focus on Subject is not in focus Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q or r Cause...
  • Page 191 Problem Cause Flash mode is set to a (flash off) C mode Drive mode is set to Flash does j or a not discharge Focus mode is set to s or r Picture mode is set to Zoom will not Focus mode is set to work connection...

  • Page 192: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture (approximate number of images) Recorded Pixels Aspect Number of Pixels Ratio 3056×2296 2592×1944 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 3056×2040 2592×1728 2048×1368...
  • Page 193 Movie (approximate recording time) Frame Rate Recorded Pixels 640×480 320×240 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W/N/D), Manual Lens Focal Length Maximum Aperture Lens Composition Zoom Type Picture Range Digital Zoom Capture Mode Viewfinder Type Magnification LCD Monitor 1.8 inch CG silicon TFT color LCD monitor (microreflective), with brightness adjustment, approx.
  • Page 194 Manual Focus Exposure Mechanism Picture Modes Digital Filters Auto Bracket Movie Shutter Flash Drive Modes Self-Timer ∞ Focusing 0.02 m - Range range) AE Metering TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, center-weighted, spot) ±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps) Compensation Capture mode Program (R), Aperture Priority (c), Shutter...
  • Page 195 Remote Control PENTAX remote control units E and F (optional) Camera can be set to start exposure either instantly after receiving the signal or three seconds after receiving the signal from the remote control. Zoom can be operated with remote control unit E.

  • Page 196: 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 197 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 198 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 199: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
  • Page 200 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. http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp • Printed on recycled paper • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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