Pentax Optio S6 Operating Manual

Pentax Optio S6 Operating Manual

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PENTAX Corporation
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  • Page 1 PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V.
  • 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, performance or of items on 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 To serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of reverse side) for more...
  • 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 Setting the Functions (Program Mode)... 54 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)... 55 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ... 58 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ... 59 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)... 61 Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode ...
  • Page 10 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) ... 118 Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)... 120 Viewing Images on AV Equipment ... 122 Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ... 123 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 124 Printing Single Images ...
  • 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

    CD-ROM to your computer and connecting your digital camera to your computer with the USB cable. This section explains how to install the provided software “ACDSee for PENTAX” and the other necessary preparations for enjoying your digital camera pictures and movies on your computer.
  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Power indicator Shutter release button Power switch Speaker Flash Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp/ Auxiliary AF light Strap lug Lens DC input terminal USB/AV terminal Microphone Battery/card cover Access lamp LCD monitor Tripod socket...
  • Page 14: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Four-way controller In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below. 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)
  • 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 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 If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.21) • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction. • Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on. •...
  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX name is visible. The charging indicator on the charger lights red while the battery is being charged and changes to green when charging is completed.
  • Page 19 • The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes. The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C – 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions. •...
  • Page 20 • Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images: Approx. 130 (at 23°C with the LCD Playback time: Movie recording time: Sound recording time: • The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
  • Page 21: Charging The Battery Abroad

    Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region.
  • Page 22 Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...
  • Page 23: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    4 symbols 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 battery/card cover.
  • Page 24 Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA” on page 1. Refer to page 176 for the specifications of the battery charger and AC adapter.
  • Page 25: 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 or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 26: Data Backup

    • When you purchase the SD Memory Card, 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 27: Image Size And Quality Of Still Pictures

    Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 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.
  • Page 28: Size And Quality Of Movies

    • The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 128MB 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 29 • The above table indicates the approximate recording times when using a 128 MB 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. S.Fine Fine 6 min.
  • Page 30: Initial Settings (Setting The Display Language And The Date And Time)

    Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time) If the Initial Setting 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 Setting screen appears: p.28 - 29 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Date and Time”...
  • Page 31: Setting The Date And Time

    Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the desired city (Hometown). Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
  • Page 32 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
  • Page 33 • When the Initial Settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. •...
  • Page 34: Quick Start

    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 35 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 36: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures 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 37: Deleting The Displayed Image

    Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Green button, using the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing the OK button. Press the Q Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to the Capture mode.
  • Page 38: Common Operations

    Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The power indicator 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 39 Confirm the SD Memory Card is set in the camera. Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four seconds in Capture Mode. The lens retracts two seconds after you start holding down the Q Playback button, and the contents of the built-in memory are displayed two seconds later.
  • Page 40: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode

    Turning the Camera On in 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 41: Using The Button Functions

    Using the Button Functions Capture Mode w/x Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. ( Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capture mode. ( p.34) Four-way controller (qs5) Changes the focus mode. (1p.73) (gh2) Changes the drive mode.
  • Page 42: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode w/x Zoom button Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.112) Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display. (1p.108) Q Playback button Switches to Capture mode.
  • Page 43: Menu Button

    : Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the following operations during playback. If there are no recorded indexes: When ( ) is pressed during playback, rewinds five seconds. When ( ) is pressed during playback, advances five seconds. If there are recorded indexes: When ( ) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the previous index.
  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46 To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q Playback button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.
  • Page 47: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of Menu Operation MENU button [A Rec.Mode] Menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit Rec.
  • Page 48: Menu List

    Menu List [A Rec.Mode] Menu Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Focus Limiter Aux. AF light AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level Time-lapse Movie For setting the time-lapse setting of the movie Movie anti-shake Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory...
  • Page 49 [B Set-up] Menu Item Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory For adjusting the operation volume and the playback Sound volume and setting the type and volume of start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound, self-timer sound. Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and display style World Time...
  • Page 50: Operating The Mode Palette

    Operating the Mode Palette Once you press the four-way controller (3), the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor. You can edit an image or change the settings of the camera. How to operate the Mode Palette The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller ( In Capture mode, the Capture Mode Palette appears and in Playback mode, the Playback Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 51 Icon Item Landscape mode Flower mode Portrait mode Candlelight mode Surf & Snow mode Sport mode Pet mode Text mode Food mode Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. Description Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.
  • Page 52: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Slideshow MENU Icon Item Slideshow Resize Trimming Image/ Sound Copy Image Rotation Color Filter Digital Filter Brightness & Filter Movie Edit Red-eye Compensa- tion Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to an image Protect DPOF Start-up screen Description For playing recorded images successively...
  • Page 53: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 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 54: Histogram Display

    Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. 1 Recorded Pixels 3 White Balance 5 Sensitivity Guide Display The grids divided into three parts are...
  • Page 55 Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken.
  • Page 56: 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 (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
  • 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 nine available modes in Picture mode. H Landscape Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views. I Flower Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
  • Page 58 • When the tracking AF function operates and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway. • In Picture mode, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness and White Balance are automatically set to their default settings. You cannot change the settings.
  • Page 59 Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 60: 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 61: Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

    Taking Movies (Movie Mode) This mode enables you to take movies and sounds. 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 62 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, the movie 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 63: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The 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 64 • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to “ACDSee for PENTAX Users Guide” for instructions on creating panorama pictures. • Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode.
  • Page 65: Taking Pictures In Frame Composite Mode

    Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).
  • Page 66 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any other size. • Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode. To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button in Step 3.
  • Page 67: 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. Press the four-way controller (45) to select g or r. Press the OK button.
  • Page 68 • The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button. • If you press the shutter release button halfway while the camera is counting down, it stops counting down. And if you press the shutter release button fully, it starts counting down again from the beginning.
  • Page 69: 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. Press the four-way controller (45) to select j. Press the OK button.
  • Page 70 • The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. • Continuous shooting is not available for Movie, Panorama Assist or Frame Composite mode. • The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.
  • Page 71: 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. Press the four-way controller (45) to select i or h.
  • Page 72 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...
  • Page 73: 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 74 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O(On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P(Off). Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].
  • Page 75: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode Autofocus mode Macro mode Pan Focus mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. Saving the Focus Mode Four-way controller OK button The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 76: Manual Focus

    Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (23) to select the focus mode. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode. Auxiliary AF light • The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus mode.
  • Page 77 After the focus is set, press the OK button to determine the focus position and return to the normal capture screen. Press the OK button again to change the previously determined focus position. • When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly.
  • Page 78: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + red- Soft Flash • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to Continuous Shooting, or Infinity-Landscape. • The flash discharges a total of three times, two pre-flashes (It may look like one flash to your eye) and the third time to take the pictures.
  • Page 79 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode • Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed. • The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes using a flash in Night Scene mode.
  • Page 80: Selecting The Recorded Pixels Of Still Pictures

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [6M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640]. 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.80).
  • Page 81 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recording pixels. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. • 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 of Still Pictures Rec.
  • Page 82: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 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.78). Quality Levels Best Better Good Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
  • Page 83 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the quality level. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures Rec.
  • Page 84: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can select a white balance function best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting. The Auto adjusts a white balance automatically and reproduces natural colors. The Manual allows you to decide a white balance based on the subject you want to make appear white.
  • Page 85 Press the four-way controller (5). The White Balance screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to change the setting. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the White Balance Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance.
  • Page 86: Selecting The Autofocus Settings

    Selecting the Autofocus Settings You can set the autofocus area and focusing method. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). The AF Setting screen appears.
  • Page 87 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the Focusing Area Setting Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the moving range of the lens in accordance with the shooting conditions.
  • Page 88 Setting the Auxiliary AF Light The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus does not work properly. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Aux.
  • Page 89: Setting The Light Metering Mode To Determine The Exposure

    Setting the Light Metering Mode 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 90: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Auto The sensitivity is automatically set in the range from 64 to 200. • The lower the sensitivity (the lower values), the sharper the image and the less noise.
  • Page 91: 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 92: Selecting The Settings For Taking Movies

    Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie setting menu appears.
  • Page 93 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. The recordable time for the selected Recorded Pixels appears. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. Size and Quality of Movies 1p.26 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can choose the quality level from C, D and E.
  • Page 94 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. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Time-lapse Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 95: Setting The Instant Review Time

    Setting the Instant Review Time You can choose the Instant Review time from Off (no display), 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 4 sec., and 5 sec. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].
  • Page 96: Setting The Green Button

    Setting the Green Button You can register one of the three functions: Initialize Rec. Mode (p.102), Movie (p.59) or Fn Setting (p.95) on the Green button. The function can be activated simply by pressing the Green button. Registering a Function (Initialize Rec. Mode) · (Movie) Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
  • Page 97 Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode. In Fn Setting, still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings. To excute Fn Setting for Movie mode, press MENU button in Movie mode in Step 1 on page 94.
  • Page 98 The initial settings for Fn Setting still picture mode Initial settings (2) Recorded Pixels (3) EV Compensation (4) White Balance (5) Quality Level Functions that can be registered on Fn Setting still picture mode Setting items Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Focus Limiter...
  • Page 99: 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 adjust sharpness.
  • Page 100: 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 adjust saturation. To reduce the saturation, choose (–) and to increase the saturation, choose (+).
  • Page 101: 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 adjust contrast. To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and to increase the contrast, choose (+).
  • Page 102: 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 103 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 104: Returning The Shooting Functions To The Default Settings

    Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings This function lets you return all the shooting function settings to the defaults. All the items on the [ mode, flash, drive, focus, and displayed information are reset. For details on Rec. Mode menu, refer to “Menu List” (p.46). Press the Green button in Capture mode.
  • Page 105: Recording And Playback Of Sound

    Recording and Playback of Sound 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. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 106 Press the shutter release button. Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears. Press the four-way controller (3) to display Mode Palette and change to another mode. You can exit the Voice Recording mode. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. •...
  • Page 107: 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 108: Adding A Voice Memo

    Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. Recording a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the four-way controller (3).
  • Page 109: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded. Press the four-way controller (2).
  • Page 110: 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 111 Press the MENU button. Zoom playback ends. Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing x/y on the zoom button once during zoom playback. Press the MENU button. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 112: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. 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. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back.
  • Page 113: 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 OK button changes the display mode.The Histogram is not displayed while playing back movies. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed. 1 Voice Memo icon 2 Card/Built-in memory icon 3 Folder name...
  • Page 114: 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 button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.
  • Page 115: 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 four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 116 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect. The effect is like a slide show that slides the displayed images one Wipe by one to the left. The current image gradually disappears and the next image Fade appears under it. Shrink The current image shrinks towards the center.
  • Page 117: Deleting Images, Movies And Sounds

    Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound You can delete a single image, movie or sound. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image, movie or sound to delete.
  • Page 118 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 119: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice. The Delete All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete all].
  • Page 120: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Enter the Playback mode and press w/f on the Zoom button. Nine thumbnail images appear. Press the Green button. P appears on the images and sound files.
  • Page 121 Press the Green button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the OK button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Protected (Z) images and sound files cannot be deleted.
  • Page 122: Protecting Images, Movies And Sounds From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image, movie or sound to protect. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 123 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the OK button. • Select [Unprotect] in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting. • If the image is protected, the movie or sound is played back. Protecting All Images, Movies and Sounds You can protect all the images, movies and sounds.
  • Page 124: Viewing Images On Av Equipment

    Viewing Images on AV Equipment By using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
  • Page 125: Playing Back An Image Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    • If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected. • Images may not be displayed properly depending on the countries or areas when the Video Out setting is the default.
  • Page 126: 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 127 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. Use the Green button to select O (On)/P (Off) of [Date]. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted. Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
  • Page 128: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (DPOF). Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [All Images]. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
  • Page 129: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge

    Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB17) 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 130: 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 appears. 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 99 copies.
  • Page 131: Printing All Images

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can select only the print sizes available with the printer you are using. Press the OK button. Repeat Step 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type] [Quality] and [Border Status]. When the Paper Size is set to [ according to the printer settings.
  • Page 132: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Using the DPOF Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF setting]. Press the OK button. The DPOF setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and the print settings. Set the number of copies, the setting of the date imprint, and confirm the print setting.
  • Page 133: 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 134 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 135: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can trim a part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to trim. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Press the OK button.
  • Page 136: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to be rotated. Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation).
  • Page 137: Editing Pictures With Color Filters

    Editing Pictures with Color Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters. You can choose from thirteen filters: B&W, Sepia, Eight different colors, B&W + Red, B&W + Green, and B&W + Blue. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to edit.
  • Page 138 Selecting the Color Filter (Eight Colors) Use the four-way controller (23) to select the color filter (eight colors). The color bar appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select a desired color. Press the OK button. The Overwrite confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 139: Editing Pictures With The Digital Filter

    Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter This function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the digital filter. You can choose from five filters: Soft, Illustration, Special Effect 1, Special Effect 2 and Slim. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to choose an image to edit.
  • Page 140 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Selecting the Slim Filter Press the four-way controller (23) to select the slim filter.
  • Page 141: Editing Pictures With Brightness Filter

    Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to choose an image to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select &...
  • Page 142 Press the OK button. The overwrite confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.
  • Page 143: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select a movie to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 144: Dividing A Movie

    Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the frame you want to save. Press the OK button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture. Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the Movie Edit screen. Press the OK button. The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.
  • Page 145 Extracting Movies Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen. Press the OK button. The Extract screen appears. Press the four-way controller (2) to play back the movie and press it again to select the desired start point. The movie is paused. During pause, you can move forwards or backwards a frame by pressing the four-way controller (45).
  • Page 146: Red-Eye Compensation

    Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 147: 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 148 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card. 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.
  • Page 149: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings Setting Up the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller (2345) to choose (Start-up Screen).
  • Page 150: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or The Built-In Memory

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu 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 151: Changing The Sound Settings

    Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC 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 operation sound. You can also change the operation sounds. Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu.
  • Page 152 How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Sound Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER].
  • Page 153 Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC Exit MENU Setting the User Sound You can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as the user sound and then use this as the start-up sound or shutter sound. The sound to be used is recorded with the camera.
  • Page 154: Changing The Date And Time

    How to recall the [B Set-up] 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]. Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu.
  • Page 155 Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC Exit MENU Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner.
  • Page 156: Setting The World Time

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)” (p.28) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time).
  • Page 157 Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC 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 uses daylight saving time. Press the OK button.
  • Page 158: Changing The Display Language

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), and Japanese.
  • Page 159: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC Exit MENU Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer. Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu.
  • Page 160: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels. Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.
  • Page 161: Setting Power Saving

    Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC Exit MENU Setting Power Saving By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the camera without performing any operations for a certain period, you can lessen battery depletion. When Power Saving takes effect and the LCD monitor dims, press any button to return to the ordinary brightness.
  • Page 162: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to recall the [B Set-up] 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. Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears.
  • Page 163: Resetting To Default Settings

    Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection PC Exit MENU Resetting to Default Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time, world time, language/ , and video out to the default settings. Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
  • Page 164: Appendix

    Appendix List of City This is a list of cities which you can choose for the World Time. Region Honolulu North America Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Central and South Lima America...
  • Page 165: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Last Memory Setting : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. ∗...
  • Page 166 Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast [B Set-up] Menu Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound...
  • Page 167: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Item Language/ USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Quick Zoom Quick Delete Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Resize Trimming Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Color Filter Digital Filter Brightness Filter &...
  • Page 168 Capture Mode and Functions Program Night Scene Landscape Flower Portrait x Candlelight Surf & Snow Sport Text Food Panorama Assist (First Shot) Panorama Assist (Second Shot and later) Frame Composite Movie Voice Recording Yes: Available Yes(*1) Yes(*1) (*1) (*2) (*3) No: Not available Yes(*1) (*1)
  • Page 169 Digital Zoom Macro Mode Landscape Mode Manual Focus Continuous Shooting *1: Available but the setting is the same as that of the first shot *2: If you enter this mode when LCD is set to Off, the LCD monitor returns to normal display. *3: Flash is fixed to off.
  • Page 170 Text Food Frame Composite * Blank means no changes of settings. 1: Fixed to Flash Off 2: Set to Flash Off (Setting can be changed) 3: Fixed to 3M (2048x1536) 4: Fixed to AWB 5: Fixed to Spot 6: Set to the automatic tracking AF 7: Fixed to Off 8: Set to Off (Setting can be changed) 9: Fixed to center-weighted...
  • Page 171: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC8 USB cable I-USB17 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC35 Strap O-ST8 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Leather Strap O-ST24 Sports Strap O-ST30 Remote control unit E (zoom function) Remote control unit F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charger D-BC8 (∗)
  • Page 172: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error No image/sound Memory card full Built-in memory full Image/sound cannot be created Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Data being recorded Data being processed Deleting Camera cannot play this...
  • Page 173 Image folder could not The largest folder number has been used and the largest be created file number has been assigned to an image and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.
  • Page 174: 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 Off Press OK/Display button to turn LCD the LCD monitor Image is displayed but is hard to see Shutter will not Flash is charging...
  • Page 175 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) Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.76) discharge The Capture mode is set to C (Movie) mode,...
  • Page 176: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Camera Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 6.0 megapixels Sensor 6.36 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (64/100/200/400: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format Still Picture Movie...
  • Page 177 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length Maximum Aperture f/2.7 - f/5.2 Lens Composition Zoom Type Picture Range Lens Cover Digital Zoom Capture/Playback Mode LCD Monitor 2.5-inch TFT color LCD with approx. 232 kilopixels monitor (with backlight), Beau-Reflective Playback Functions Single-frame, 9 frame index, enlargement (max.
  • Page 178: Power Supply

    Flash Drive Modes Self-timer Time Function Power Supply Battery Life In/Out Port Video Output Format Size Weight Weight When Shooting 120 g (including battery and SD Memory Card) Accessories Power Supply Rated input Rated output External dimensions Weight Type Auto flash with red-eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye , Flash On + Red-eye (low-speed synchro in Night Scene mode),...
  • Page 179: 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 180 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 181 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 182: 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 183 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment...
  • Page 184: Index

    Index AC Adapter ....21 Access lamp ....11 Auto Power Off .
  • Page 185 Number of recordable images . . . 18 OK button ....12 Operating Time ....18 Optional Accessories .
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