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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 copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display.

  • 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 or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical...
  • Page 5 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: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling).
  • Page 7 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ... 4 Contents 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 9 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ... 47 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)... 49 Taking Soft-Contoured Pictures (Soft Focus Mode)... 51 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ... 52 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ... 54 Taking Underwater Pictures (Marine Mode)... 55 Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) ...
  • Page 10 Deleting Images, Movies and Sound ... 100 Deleting a Single Image or Sound... 100 Deleting All Images ... 102 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) ... 103 Viewing Images on a TV ... 104 Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ... 105 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...

  • Page 11: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 12: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S5i AV cable I-AVC7 ( ) Battery charging stand D-BC25 ( ) (PC Connection Manual) Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked with an asterisk ( ) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Power indicator Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button Flash Microphone Lens Self-timer lamp USB/AV terminal Strap lug DC input terminal Terminal cover Viewfinder Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) LCD monitor Speaker Battery charging stand terminal Battery/Card cover...

  • 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) MENU button Shutter release button QUICK button button...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

  • Page 16: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. 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 monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    CAMERA charging indicator Charging the Battery Use the battery charging stand D-BC25 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. You can charge the battery without removing it from the camera.
  • Page 18 You can remove the battery from the camera and charge it. Place the battery in the battery charging stand so that the PENTAX name is visible. The BATTERY charging indicator on the stand lights red while the battery is being charged and goes out when charging is completed.
  • Page 19 • Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time. • Do not use the battery charging stand D-BC25 to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charging stand may overheat or be damaged as a result.
  • Page 20 • Recycling Batteries This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol.

  • Page 21: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    To power outlet AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.
  • Page 22 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable are inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures.

  • Page 23: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( on the LCD monitor).

  • Page 24: Data Backup

    • When you purchase the SD Memory Cards, access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.

  • Page 25: Image Size And Quality

    Image Size and Quality Choose the image size and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken. When you choose high image quality as well as a large image size, it may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after shooting.
  • Page 26 • The above table indicates the approximate number of images and 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, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.

  • Page 27: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings 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: p.25 - 26 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Date and Time”...

  • Page 28: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Press the four-way controller (5). 2 and 3 appear above and below “24h”. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
  • Page 29 Repeat Step 7 to change the [year], [hour] and [minutes]. AM and PM switches in accordance with time adjustment if you selected [12h] in Step 3. Press the OK button when you have finished the settings. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.

  • Page 30: Quick Start

    Viewfinder QUICK button LCD monitor The simplest 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. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

  • Page 31: Instant Review

    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 lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Playing Back an Image You can display the still picture you have just taken. Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.

  • Page 33: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor. The image will remain rotated when displayed using zoom or during a slideshow. Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 34: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The power switch is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release button.

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button. The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the Playback mode with the lens retracted. • Press the Q Playback button to extend the lens and switch to the Capture mode.

  • Page 36: Using The Button Functions

    Using the Button Functions Capture Mode QUICK button Switches to the Green mode, the easiest way to take pictures. ( You can assign a different function to the QUICK button by selecting [QUICK Button] on the [B Set-up] menu. (1p.128) b button Changes the flash mode.

  • Page 37: Display Button

    Four-way contro (2) Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and continuous shooting mode. (3) Displays the Mode Palette and changes the Capture mode. (23) Adjusts the focus in Manual Focus mode. ( OK button Selects a menu item. ( DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 38: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode QUICK button Switches to the Green mode, the easiest way to take pictures. ( You can assign a different function to the QUICK button by selecting [QUICK Button] on the [B Set-up] menu. (1p.128) button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. ( button Protects the image displayed on the LCD monitor from deletion.

  • Page 39: Voice Recording Mode

    Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. When pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Q Playback button Switches to Playback mode.

  • Page 40: Setting The Menus

    Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 41: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of Menu Operation MENU button Rec.Mode] Menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit...

  • Page 42: Menu List

    Menu List Rec.Mode] Menu Yes ··· Adjustable No ··· Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation. Item Description Recorded For selecting the number Pixels of pixels For selecting the image Quality Level...
  • Page 43 Playback] Menu Item Slideshow For playing recorded images successively Resize For changing the size of images Trimming For trimming images For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Copy image & sound Memory Card and vice versa Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at a specific time Record Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to an image For playing back images at the maximum zoom size by...

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure (Green Mode) The Green mode lets you take pictures quickly and easily, simply by pressing the shutter release button. In Q (Green) mode, the camera automatically sets all the functions, including the shutter speed and aperture.

  • Page 45: Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

    Setting the Functions (Program Mode) (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. Press the four-way controller ( The Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 46: 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 11 available modes in Picture mode. H Landscape I Flower J Portrait S Self-portrait L Surf&Snow N Autumn Colors Lets you take colorful pictures of trees in autumn.
  • Page 47 Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance are automatically set to their default settings.

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

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

  • Page 49: Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

    Taking Movies (Movie Mode) This mode enables you to take movies and sound. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select mode). Press the OK button. The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready to take movies.
  • Page 50 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. •...

  • Page 51: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX) 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 52 To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode. • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to “Enjoying Digital Camera Images on a PC” for instructions on creating panorama pictures.

  • Page 53: Taking Soft-Contoured Pictures (Soft Focus Mode)

    Taking Soft-Contoured Pictures (Soft Focus Mode) You can take pictures with a soft lens effect. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select V (Soft Focus mode). Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures With Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, a posterization filter that takes posterization-type pictures, and a slim filter that produces a slim effect. The Digital Filter mode enables you to take pictures using these filters.
  • Page 55 Taking Pictures Using the Posterization filter ( ) Posterization is an effect that uses a limited range of color tones and enables you to take posterization-type pictures. Use the four-way controller (23) to select (Posterization). Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 56: Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

    Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) In User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select mode).

  • Page 57: Taking Underwater Pictures (Marine Mode)

    Taking Underwater Pictures (Marine Mode) In Marine mode, you can use the optional waterproof case to take underwater pictures that capture the blueness of the sea. Taking Underwater Still Pictures (Marine Mode) Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 58 Taking Underwater Movies (Marine Movie Mode) Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select M (Marine mode). Press the OK button. The Marine Mode screen appears. Press the QUICK button. The camera switches to N (Marine Movie mode).

  • Page 59: Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures and view them by the parallel method or cross method. The default setting is [Parallel]. If you print out 3D pictures for viewing by the parallel method and look at them through the optional 3D image viewer, the image will appear in three dimensions.
  • Page 60 Selecting the Viewing Mode Press the MENU button. The [ Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [3D Mode]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Parallel] or [Cross]. To view pictures with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel].
  • Page 61 Viewing 3D Pictures by the Parallel Method and Cross Method As our eyes are positioned about 6 cm or 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye.
  • Page 62 How to View 3D Pictures Using the 3D Image Viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11 cm or 12 cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three- dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same...
  • Page 63 Example of a 3D Picture (Parallel Method)

  • Page 64: 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. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. g The self-timer is engaged and the self- timer lamp lights for about seven seconds.

  • Page 65: 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 E or F (optional). Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 66: On The Lcd Monitor

    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 67: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) You can switch the Drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 68: Using The Zoom To Change The Subject Size

    Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. Tele: makes the subject bigger. Wide: makes the subject smaller.
  • Page 69 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. •...

  • Page 70: 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, the action appears speeded up. Press the MENU button in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 71: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button.

  • Page 72: In Capture Mode

    Autumn Colors mode Sunset mode Museum mode Text mode Food mode Sport mode Soft Focus mode Digital Filter mode USER mode Marine mode Selecting the Green Mode Press the QUICK button. You can switch straight to the Green mode from the Capture mode, Playback mode or menu screens.

  • Page 73: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor when taking pictures. The display mode can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY button. Display On Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on. 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode...

  • Page 74: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode Autofocus mode icon) Macro mode Super Macro mode Pan Focus mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. Focusing Area mode The position of the autofocus area is changed. Press the The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 75: Manual Focus

    • The default setting is Autofocus mode. • The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode. • Only Autofocus, Infinity-Landscape and Manual Focus modes can be selected in Movie mode ( •...
  • Page 76 Changing the Focusing Point In Autofocus mode, you can change the focusing point by moving the focus frame. (Focusing Area) mode, press the four-way controller (2345). Moves the focus frame [ ] (Focusing area). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame is fixed in its new position.

  • Page 77: 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 • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to N (Marine Movie mode), Continuous Shooting, Infinity- Landscape, or Super Macro mode.

  • Page 78: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. 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.78).
  • Page 79 • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320×240 in the Movie mode. • Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. • The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Image Size and Quality p.23...

  • Page 80: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression ratio. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p.76). Quality Levels Best Better Good Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by selecting the white balance best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light (Neutral White and White) Fluorescent Light (Daylight)
  • Page 82 Press the four-way controller (5). The White Balance screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to change the setting. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready. Select [ ] (manual) on the White Balance screen.

  • Page 83: Changing The Focusing Area

    Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Normal range Multiple The autofocus range becomes smaller. Spot Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].

  • Page 84: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure

    Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure 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 MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 85: Setting The Sensitivity

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

  • Page 86: Setting The Instant Review Time

    Setting the Instant Review Time 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 MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].

  • Page 87: Setting The Image Sharpness

    Setting the Image Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Press the MENU 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 [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].

  • Page 88: Setting The Color Saturation

    Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation. Press the MENU 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 [Normal] to [High (+)] or [Low (–)].

  • Page 89: Setting The Image Contrast

    Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast. Press the MENU 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 [Normal] to [High (+)] or [Low (–)].

  • Page 90: 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 MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].

  • Page 91: Saving The Settings

    Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 92: Registering Functions In User Mode

    Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 93: Recording And Playback

    Recording and Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card. Power indicator Microphone Press the power switch for more than two seconds, or press the power switch while pressing the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 94: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recording mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the recording to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.

  • Page 95: Adding A Voice Memo

    Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. The voice memo screen appears on the LCD monitor while the image is displayed.

  • Page 96: Playback/Deleting/Editing

    Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back an Image”...
  • Page 97 Press the MENU button. Zoom playback ends. Movies cannot be magnified. Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback. Select [Quick Zoom] on the [ Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].

  • Page 98: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include playback, frame by frame playback (forward or reverse), pause and volume adjustment.

  • Page 99: 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 DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Display On Shooting information is displayed. 1 Protect icon 3 Folder name 5 Card/Built-in memory icon 6 Four-way controller operation guide 7 Shooting date and time 8 Battery indicator...

  • Page 100: Nine Image Display

    Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button. Nine images appear with the selected image in the center. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an image.

  • Page 101: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow. Press the MENU button. The [ Playback] menu appears.

  • Page 102: Deleting Images, Movies And Sound

    Deleting Images, Movies and Sound Deleting a Single Image or Sound You can delete single images or sounds. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • You cannot delete protected ( Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image or sounds to delete.
  • Page 103 Deleting a Voice Memo 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.

  • Page 104: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sounds at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected ( Enter the Playback mode and press the The Delete All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 105: Protecting Images And Sounds From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image or sound to protect. Press the button. The Protect screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect].

  • Page 106: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images 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.

  • Page 107: Playing Back An Image Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can be displayed using the remote control unit E or F (optional). Press the Q button. Press the Shutter button or the Zoom button of the remote control unit.

  • Page 108: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies: Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99. Date: Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.
  • Page 109 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies, then press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date or not. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

  • Page 110: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (2). Press the DISPLAY button. 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 111: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge

    Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer.

  • Page 112: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. Press the OK button. The Print This Image screen will appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to ten copies.

  • Page 113: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All]. Press the OK button. The Print All screen will appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and make sure you want to print them all. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.

  • Page 114: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Using the DPOF Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print w/DPOF settings]. Press the OK button. The Print w/DPOF Settings screen will appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and the print settings. Press the OK button. The print size selection screen will appear.

  • Page 115: Editing Images

    Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality 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 card or memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
  • Page 116 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 117: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller (5). The images that can be trimmed are displayed.

  • Page 118: Copying Files

    Copying Files You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once.
  • Page 119 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ and press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file to copy. Press the OK button. The selected file is copied to the built-in memory.

  • Page 120: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [ Setting Up the Screen You can choose the background color on the menu screen and display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Select [Screen Setting] on the [ Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 121 Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Setting Exit MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to display the start-up screen or not. O (On) : Displays the start-up screen P (Off) : Hides the start-up screen Press the OK button twice.

  • Page 122: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or The Built-In Memory

    How to recall the [ Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no SD Memory Card inserted.

  • Page 123: Changing The Sound Settings

    Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Setting Exit MENU Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation sound. You can also change the operation sounds. Select [Sound] on the [ Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 124: Changing The Date And Time

    How to recall the [ Changing the Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Key Operation Sound, Focus Sound and Self-timer Sound Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Change the [Shutter Sound], [Key Operation Sound], [Focus Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way.

  • Page 125: Setting The World Time

    Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Setting Exit MENU Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.25) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time).

  • Page 126: Changing The Display Language

    How to recall the [ Use the four-way controller (45) to turn [DST] on ( or off ( ) and press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W] (Home Time city). The default setting of the [W] (Home Time city) is [NYC (New York)]. Use the four-way controller ( and choose the DST setting.

  • Page 127: Changing The Video Output Format

    Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Setting Exit MENU Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV. Select [Video Out] on the [ Use the four-way controller (45) to select [NTSC] or [PAL].

  • Page 128: Sleep Timeout

    How to recall the [ Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [ Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30 sec], [1 min], [2 min] or [Off].

  • Page 129: Registering A Function (Custom Function)

    Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Setting Exit MENU Registering a Function (Custom Function) You can register the function you use most frequently on the four-way controller ( ). The function can then be called directly by pressing the four-way controller ( The default setting is [EV Compensation].

  • Page 130: Setting The Quick Button

    How to recall the [ Setting the QUICK Button You can register a function on the QUICK button. The function can then be activated simply by pressing the QUICK button in either Capture mode or Playback mode. The default setting is Green mode (Q) for easy picture-taking.

  • Page 131: Resetting To Default Settings

    Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Screen Setting Exit MENU Resetting to Default Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time, language/ , world time and alarm to the default settings. Select [Reset] on the [ Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 132: Setting The Alarm

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

  • Page 133: Turning The Alarm Off

    Press the four-way controller (5). The list of alarms appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to choose Alarm [1], [2] or [3]. Press the four-way controller (5). The screen for setting the alarm mode and time appears. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Press the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 134: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time. Tokyo Guam Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Mexico City Chicago Miami Toronto New York Santiago Caracas...

  • Page 135: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC8 USB cable I-USB7 ( ) AV cable I-AVC7 ( ) Camera case O-CC8 Camera case O-CC25 Strap O-ST8 Strap O-ST20 ( ) Strap O-ST24 Remote control unit E (zoom function) Remote control unit F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 ( ) Battery charging stand D-BC25 ( )

  • Page 136: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Alarm was set No image & sound Memory card full Built-in Memory Full Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Data being recorded Camera cannot play this image &...
  • Page 137 Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in a printer There is no paper in the printer. No ink in a printer There is no ink in the printer. Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not Battery is not installed turn on Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on LCD monitor is set to the LCD monitor Image is displayed but is hard to see Shutter will not Flash is charging release No available space on...
  • Page 139 Problem Cause Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus focus Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on q (Macro) or r (Super Macro) Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.75) discharge The Capture mode is set to C, Continuous...

  • Page 140: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Camera Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5.0 megapixels Sensor 5.25 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (80/100/200/400: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format Still Picture Movie...
  • Page 141 Playback Functions Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 4×), scroll, rotating, slideshow, movie playback, histogram display, image/sound copying, trimming, resizing, alarm Focusing System Type Focusing Range (from lens front) Focus Lock Manual Focus 0.18 m - Exposure Mechanism AE Metering Capture Modes EV Compensation Movie Shutter...

  • Page 142: Power Supply

    Power Supply Rated input Rated output External dimensions Weight Battery Charging Stand D-BC25 AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz) DC 4.2 V / 630 mA × × 75.5 29.5 (mm) 92 g AC Adapter D-AC8 (optional) AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz) DC 4.5 V/2 A × × 43.5 26.5 (mm) 122 g...

  • Page 143: 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 144 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 145 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 146: 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 147: Index

    Index Numerics 3D Pictures ....57 AC Adapter ....19 Alarm .
  • Page 148 Night Scene Mode ... . 46 Nine Image Display ... 98 Number of recordable images . . . 17 OK button ....12, 36 Operating Time .
  • Page 149 Voice Recording Mode ..37 White Balance ....79 Wide ..... . . 66 World Time .
  • Page 150 Memo...
  • Page 151 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. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57426 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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