Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Names of Parts Zoom lever (p.45) Shutter release button (p.24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20) Flash (p.56) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (green) (p.69, p.66)
Page 2: Monitor Indications
Accessing the Camera Settings Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera. Press the Q button. This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p.25).
Page 3: Overview Of The Operating Manual
Overview of the Operating Manual First, you should read the chapters “Getting Started” and “Camera Features” while operating the Optio T20 to familiarize yourself with how the camera works. Refer to the other chapters as necessary for information on additional camera features.
Page 4 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, performances or of items on display.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview of the Operating Manual... 1 Contents ... 3 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ... 7 About the Camera ... 7 About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter ... 9 Care to be Taken During Handling... 10 1 Getting Started...12 Checking the Contents of the Package ...
Page 6 Contents 3 Taking Pictures ...34 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 34 Calling Up Frequently Used Functions ... 36 Saving the Current Camera Settings... 38 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ... 40 Selecting a Shooting Mode ... 42 Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette... 42 Composing Your Shot ...
Page 7 4 Playing Back and Editing Images ...74 Setting the Playback Functions ... 74 Displaying Shooting Information... 77 Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files ... 79 Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode... 79 Rotating Images ... 79 Magnifying Images ... 80 Nine-image Display ...
Page 8 Contents 5 Printing Images...112 Printing with DPOF... 112 Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image... 112 Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images ... 114 Direct Printing with PictBridge ... 115 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ... 115 Printing Single Image ... 116 Printing All Images...
Page 9: Using Your Camera Safely
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
Page 10 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. The battery could explode or catch fire. •...
Page 11: About The Battery Charger And The Ac Adapter
PENTAX 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 shock.
Page 12: Care To Be Taken During Handling
If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Page 13 • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.
Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local authorized PENTAX dealer. Camera Optio T20 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW61 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI 8 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
Page 15: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Pass the narrow end of the strap ( lug on the camera. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop ( pull tight ( Memo The stylus can be attached to the strap for your convenience, if necessary. ) through the strap Attaching the Strap ) and...
Page 16: Installing The Battery
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet. Place the battery in the charger with the PENTAX logo facing up. The charging indicator glows red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is finished.
Page 17: Installing The Battery
2. Use the side of the battery to lift the battery lock lever upward 3, and insert the battery with the PENTAX logo as shown. Push the battery in until it is locked in place.
Page 18: Battery Level Indicator
CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on and flash used for 50% of the shots at an ambient temperature of 23°C). Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions. *2: According to the results of PENTAX in-house testing. Memo • Battery performance may be temporarily reduced at low temperatures.
Page 19: Installing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. When an SD Memory Card is installed in the camera, captured images and sound files are saved on the card. If a card is not installed, they are saved in the built-in memory (p.20). Caution •...
Page 20: Removing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card Memo • The number of pictures that can be stored on an SD Memory Card will vary depending on the capacity of the card and the image resolution and quality level selected (p.50, p.52). • The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read).
Page 21 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted. when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take pictures (Capture mode). If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.21 to make the initial settings.
Page 23: Initial Settings
Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date before using the camera for the first time. The Initial Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations below to set the language and the current date and time.
Page 24 Initial Settings Touch [OK]. The Date Adjust screen appears. Caution If the 3 button is pressed without touching [OK] on the Initial Setting screen, the language will not be set and the Date Adjust screen appears. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera [Hometown], [Video Out], and [Date Style] are automatically set according to the language selected on the Initial Setting screen.
Page 25 Touch [Date]. The Date screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the current date. Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. Touch [Time]. The Time screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the time.
Page 26: Camera Features
Camera Features Enjoy Taking Pictures You can take beautiful pictures by simply composing your picture and pressing the shutter release button. To view and edit the pictures you have captured, just touch the LCD monitor to perform the desired operation. This section looks at the basics of how to capture, play back, and edit pictures.
Page 27: Take The Picture
Take the Picture Memo • Pressing the shutter release button all the way down is referred to as pressing it “fully”. • Pressing the shutter release button also allows you to take pictures continuously (p.72). In addition, self-timer (p.69) and remote control (p.70) enable you to take pictures hands-free.
Page 28 Enjoy Taking Pictures Viewing Images on a TV The pictures that you take can also be viewed on a TV or other AV equipment so that everyone can enjoy them (p.87). Edit an Image Playback Palette Playback Palette Playback Palette Various Editing Functions Digital Filters Use these to soften an image, give...
Page 29: Selecting The Shooting Mode
Tips on Taking Pictures Adjusting the Shooting Conditions You can adjust the shooting conditions based on your creative intent. • You can change the recorded pixels and quality level of the pictures depending on how you intend to use them (p.94). 3 button [Rec.
Page 30: Enjoy Recording Movies
Enjoy Recording Movies Enjoy Recording Movies With this camera, you can record movies (640×480 pixels at 30 fps), with sound for playback on a TV or PC, to an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. Recorded movies can easily be edited with a variety of editing functions.
Page 31 Play Back the Movie 00:30 00:30 00:30 100-0017 100-0017 100-0017 10/25/2006 14:25 10/25/2006 10/25/2006 14:25 14:25 Edit a Movie About Movie Recording: • You can use both the optical and digital zoom when composing your shot, but only the digital zoom is available when recording (p.45).
Page 32: Enjoy Recording Sounds
Enjoy Recording Sounds Enjoy Recording Sounds You can record sounds to an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. You can add an index during recording to help you quickly find the section of sound you want to listen to. You can also add voice memos to pictures you have taken.
Page 33 Using the Index Function for Quicker and Easier Playback Touch [Index] on the LCD monitor during recording to add an index to the current sound file. By adding an index to a point in the sound file, you can quickly jump to that position during playback at any time. •...
Page 34: Enjoy Printing Images
Enjoy Printing Images Enjoy Printing Images After taking pictures and editing them, you can print them easily by using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings. You can even print them directly from the camera without a PC when using a PictBridge- compatible printer.
Page 35 Connect the Camera to a Printer Select printing mode Print Print DPOF Setting Print the Images Print with DPOF setting Total Date Copies Print Inserting the Date on Prints By inserting the date on your prints, you can easily determine when the picture was taken. The setting for inserting the date can be made when making the DPOF settings or when printing (p.112, p.116, p.118).
Page 36: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions In Capture mode, press the 3 button or touch the LCD monitor to display the shooting settings. Touch the LCD monitor. [Capture Toolbar] Touch the desired icon. Capture Palette Capture Palette Capture Palette Touch the desired icon. Continue with operations while following the on-screen guidance.
Page 37 Functions set with the [Capture Toolbar] Item Shooting Sets the shooting mode according to the Mode shooting condition or your subject. Sets the flash mode according to the Flash Mode shooting condition. Sets the self-timer, continuous shooting Drive Mode mode, and remote control. Focus Mode Sets the focus mode.
Page 38: Calling Up Frequently Used Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Item Recorded Sets the number of recorded pixels for Pixels movies. Quality Level Sets the quality level of movies. Sets the frame rate (number of frames Frame Rate per second). Digital Zoom Activates the digital zoom function. Retains your shooting settings or Memory returns to the default values when the...
Page 39 Assigning a Function to the Capture Toolbar Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. Touch [Fn Setting]. The Fn Setting screen appears. Touch the l icon you want to assign a function to in the [Capture Toolbar].
Page 40: Saving The Current Camera Settings
Setting the Shooting Functions Saving the Current Camera Settings You can choose to have the camera save the following function settings when it is turned off. By using [Memory] in the Memory screen, you will not need to select the same settings again when shooting under similar conditions.
Page 41 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. Touch [Memory]. The Memory screen appears. Touch the setting you want to change. • The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). • If the function you want to change does not appear, touch [w] to advance the screen.
Page 42: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode
Setting the Shooting Functions Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can choose from the following four display modes when in Capture mode. Refer to “Monitor Indications” on the inside of the front cover for details of each display mode. [Standard] 1/250 1/250...
Page 43 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch [DISPLAY]. The DISPLAY Selection screen appears. Touch the desired setting. The setting is saved and the camera returns to Capture mode. Setting the Shooting Functions DISPLAY Standard+ Standard Histogram No info.
Page 44: Selecting A Shooting Mode
Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette By selecting the shooting mode according to the shooting situation, you can easily take pictures with the appropriate settings. The shooting modes for taking pictures are as shown below. Shooting Icon Mode...
Page 45 Memo • When Shooting mode is set to \ (Sport) or E (Pet), [Flash Mode] is set to a (Flash Off). However, the flash mode can be changed. • When Shooting mode is set to < (Flower), [Focus limiter] is set to Off, but the setting can be changed.
Page 46 Selecting a Shooting Mode Taking Pictures in Dimly Lit Locations When taking pictures under low light conditions, such as during twilight or at night, the camera shutter must be opened longer to allow more light in. This camera comes with a special mode A (Night Scene) for taking pictures when light levels are low.
Page 47: Composing Your Shot
Composing Your Shot Using the Zoom When the zoom is set to a wide angle, more of the scene is included. When the zoom is set to telephoto, distant objects appear closer. Wide angle settings make near-to-far objects look further apart than they really are while telephoto settings make them look closer together.
Page 48: Setting The Digital Zoom
Composing Your Shot Setting the Digital Zoom [Digital Zoom] is set to On in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to Off. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. Touch [Digital Zoom].
Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Built-In Photo Frames
Taking Pictures with the Built-in Photo Frames You can take pictures using any of the seven decorative frames stored in the camera. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch the A (Shooting Mode) icon. • The icon of the currently selected shooting mode appears in place of the A icon.
Page 50: Adjusting The Size, Quality Level, Brightness, And Color Tone
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone The camera will automatically adjust settings such as brightness and color tone to capture pictures and movies as optimally as possible. If, however, you want to use creative effects, you will need to customize the shooting functions.
Page 51: Setting The Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, And Frame Rate
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate You can set the number of recorded pixels (width × height) and quality level (data compression rate) for pictures and movies, and the frame rate (number of frames per second) for movies, according to how you intend to use the pictures or movies.
Page 52: Setting The Quality Level
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Touch [Recorded Pixels]. The Recorded Pixels screen appears. Touch the desired recorded pixels. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. Press the 3 button twice. • The camera returns to Capture mode. •...
Page 53: For Movies
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone For Movies Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m 640×480 Suitable for viewing the movie on a TV or PC. D 320×240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C (Best) (Better)
Page 54 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Quality Level and Frame Rate In Step 3, touch [Quality Level] or [Frame Rate] and select the desired setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Approx. Recording Time Built-in Memory 640×480 320×240...
Page 55: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Rec. Mode 2]. The Rec. Mode 2 screen appears. Touch [EV Compensation].
Page 56: Using The Histogram
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Using the Histogram This camera has a function for displaying a graph (histogram) that shows the tonal range of your scene with the darkest areas on the left and the brightest ones to the right. The height of the points along the graph show the number of pixels at each brightness value.
Page 57: Selecting The Ae Metering
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Selecting the AE Metering You can choose which area of the image to measure for determining the exposure (brightness). AE Metering The camera takes a detailed reading of the overall brightness of Multi-segment the picture and determines the correct exposure.
Page 58: Using The Flash
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Using the Flash Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. Flash Off The flash will not discharge. Flash On The flash will discharge each time a picture is taken. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light Auto + from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
Page 59 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone • The flash mode is fixed at a (Flash Off) when the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), the drive mode is set to 1 (Cont. Shooting), or the focus mode is set to s (Infinity).
Page 60: Adjusting The Color Balance (White Balance)
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance) White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. If the automatic camera settings do not provide the desired color balance, or if you want to make pictures more bluish or reddish, you can adjust the White Balance setting.
Page 61 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the White Balance Manually (Manual) Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. Select [Manual] on the White Balance screen. [Adj.] and the adjustment frame appear. Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the middle of the adjustment frame.
Page 62: Adjusting The Sharpness, Saturation, And Contrast
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast Sharpness, saturation, and contrast each have three levels of adjustment available for sharpening or softening image outlines, enhancing vividness, and adjusting image contrast. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
Page 63: Focusing
Focusing The camera automatically focuses on your subject when you press the shutter release button halfway. If, however, you want to quickly focus on a specific point, you will need to select one of the camera’s focus modes. This section explains the various focusing settings. Choosing the Focusing Range By default, the camera automatically focuses on subjects within a range of approximately 40 cm to infinity.
Page 64: Flash (P
Focusing Focusing in Dimly Lit Locations By default, the camera is set to use the auxiliary AF light for easier focusing in dimly lit locations (p.66). Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject There are several solutions to prevent inadvertent camera movement (camera shake) and blurring of the subject.
Page 65: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) Standard or more. The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is approximately 15 cm (6 in.) to 40 cm (16 in.).
Page 66: Adjusting The Focus Manually
Focusing Adjusting the Focus Manually Touch [Manual Focus] on the Focus Mode screen. The Adjustable MF guide appears on the LCD monitor. Touch a point inside the Adjustable MF guide. The area inside the Adjustable MF guide is enlarged to fill the screen. Touch the arrow icons (qr) to adjust the focus.
Page 67: Setting The Autofocus Conditions
Setting the Autofocus Conditions Choosing the Focusing Area Measures a wide range in the center portion within the focusing Multiple area and focuses on the nearest object. Spot Measures narrower range in the focusing area. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Rec.
Page 68 Focusing Limiting the Focus Range (Focus Limiter) Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) to infinity. Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 15 cm (6 in.) to infinity when the zoom is not used (wide-angle setting). Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) to infinity when the zoom is used (telephoto setting).
Page 69: Setting The Sensitivity
Caution The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED products. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance as it may make you dizzy.
Page 70: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Memo When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), the sensitivity is fixed at Auto and cannot be changed. Taking Pictures Instead of pressing the shutter release button on the camera, you can use the self-timer (p.69) or remote control function (p.70) to take pictures. You can also take continuous pictures (p.72) by keeping the shutter release button pressed.
Page 71: 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. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. This mode lets you be included in a group picture. The picture is taken about ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Page 72: Using The Remote Control
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control (Remote control F does not have a zoom button.) Instead of pressing the shutter release button, you can use the Remote control E or F (optional) to take pictures. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears.
Page 73: Control Mode
Using the Remote Control to Adjust the Zoom Magnification With the Remote control E (optional), you can also adjust the zoom magnification with the zoom button. Press the zoom button on the remote control in remote control mode. The zoom magnification changes each time the button is pressed. Caution •...
Page 74: Taking Continuous Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Continuous Pictures In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor.
Page 75: Setting The Instant Review Time
Setting the Instant Review Time You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after a picture is taken) from [1sec], [2sec], [3sec], [4sec], [5sec] and [Off] (no display). Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
Page 76: Playing Back And Editing Images
Playing Back and Editing Images Setting the Playback Functions Press the Q button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode. In Playback mode, you can use the [Playback Toolbar] to set the playback functions. Continue with operations while following the on-screen guidance. •...
Page 77: Information Display
Functions Set with the [Playback Toolbar] Item Playback Palette Image Enlargement Image Rotation Image Deletion My Drawing Frame Composite W Information Display Functions Available on the [Playback Palette] Item Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Setting the Playback Functions Description The Playback Palette appears. Magnifies images.
Page 78 Setting the Playback Functions Item Color Filter Digital Filter Special Bright Effect Filter Frame Composite Drawing Movie Edit (Save as Still Img) Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Protect DPOF Start-up Screen Description Uses black-and-white, sepia, red, blue, green, and other color filters to process an image.
Page 79: Displaying Shooting Information
Displaying Shooting Information You can choose from the following three display modes when in Playback mode. Refer to “Monitor Indications” on the inside of the front cover for details of each display mode. [Standard] 30 30 100-0038 100-0038 100-0038 10/25/2006 10/25/2006 10/25/2006 14:25...
Page 80 Setting the Playback Functions Touch [DISPLAY]. The DISPLAY Selection screen appears. Touch the desired setting. The setting is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode. Standard+ Standard Histogram No info. Display...
Page 81: Playing Back Images, Movies, And Sound Files
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking pictures. With your camera turned off, press the power switch while holding down the Q button.
Page 82: Magnifying Images
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Magnifying Images You can magnify an image up to 12 times. When an image is magnified, you can drag it to change the display location. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to magnify.
Page 83: Nine-Image Display
Nine-image Display You can display nine captured images or sound files on the LCD monitor at a time. In Playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward f. • Nine-image display appears. The icons that appear on the thumbnails indicate the following: No icon O (with image) O (without image) : Sound-only file...
Page 84: Playing Back An Image With A Voice Memo
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back an Image with a Voice Memo In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image with a voice memo (p.107). The U icon appears for images with a voice memo.
Page 85: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken in Movie (C) mode. Sound is played back at the same time. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie to play back. Touch the w icon. Playback of the movie starts.
Page 86: Playing Back Sound
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you recorded in Voice Recording (O) mode. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the sound file to play back. Touch the w icon.
Page 87: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images and movies one after another. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image from which to start the slideshow. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears.
Page 88: Setting The Screen Effect
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Setting the Interval Touch [Interval] on the Slideshow screen to set the playback interval. Select from [3sec], [5sec], [10sec], [20sec], or [30sec] for setting [Interval]. Touch the icon of the desired duration time to save the setting and return to the Slideshow screen.
Page 89: Playing Back On A Tv
Playing Back on a TV Instead of using the LCD monitor, you can use the provided AV cable to play back images, movies and sounds on AV equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV or video projector. Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
Page 90: Turn Off The Camera
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files An operations guide will appear on the TV screen. • Use the zoom lever, shutter release button, Q button, or 3 button. Zoom lever Shutter release button Q button 3 button • Press the 3 button to display the Video Out Only menu. u : Starts the slideshow.
Page 91: Deleting Images And Sound Files
Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting One Image or Sound File You can delete images and sound files individually. Caution • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.92). • Images and sound files cannot be deleted when the SD Memory Card’s write-protect switch is in the locked position.
Page 92: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting a Voice Memo To delete a voice memo recorded with an image (p.107), touch [Delete Sound] in Step 5. Only the voice memo is deleted. Select [Delete] in Step 5 to delete both the image and sound file.
Page 93: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images or sound files selected from the nine- image display at once. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted (p.92). In Playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward f. The display switches to nine-image display. Touch the o icon.
Page 94: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion
Deleting Images and Sound Files Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. Double-touch the Z icon.
Page 95 Protecting All Images and Sound Files Touch [All Images/Sounds] on the Protect screen. A confirmation dialog appears. Touch [Protect]. All the images and sound files are protected. Memo To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 2.
Page 96: Editing Images And Movies
Editing Images and Movies Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of an image, you can reduce the file size. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
Page 97: Deleting Unwanted Parts Of An Image (Cropping)
Deleting Unwanted Parts of an Image (Cropping) You can crop part of an image and save it as a separate image. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to crop. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears.
Page 98: Making Drawings And Adding Stamps
Editing Images and Movies Making Drawings and Adding Stamps You can make drawings on and add stamps to the pictures you have taken. You can also create your own stamp (“My Stamp”) from a picture you have taken. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to edit.
Page 99 Use the drawing tools on the right of the screen to make a drawing or add stamps. Touch the icon of a drawing tool to select each function. h : Closes the toolbar. P : Lets you select the color, hardness, and type of line.
Page 100: Rotating Stamps
Editing Images and Movies Rotating stamps You can rotate stamps and My Stamp 90° at a time. Touch the R icon on the My Drawing screen. The Stamp Selection screen appears. Touch the stamp you want to rotate. The stamp is selected. Touch the centered below the screen.
Page 101 Creating Your Own Stamps (“My Stamp”) Touch the Q icon. The Image Cutting screen appears. Drag your finger or the stylus over the area you want to cut. • Draw an unbroken line to select the area you want to cut. •...
Page 102 Editing Images and Movies Using My Stamp Touch the U icon. The My Stamp Selection screen appears. Touch the stamp you want to use. • The stamp is added to the image. • To delete a stamp, touch [Delete]. Memo My Stamp can also be rotated.
Page 103: Adding A Frame To An Image (Frame Composite)
Adding a Frame to an Image (Frame Composite) You can add a decorative frame to a picture you have taken. There are seven frames available in the camera. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image to decorate. Touch the LCD monitor.
Page 104 Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the frame to register. Touch [OK]. The frame is added to the built-in memory in place of the frame selected in Step 1. Visit the PENTAX website at the address below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_02.html...
Page 105: Changing The Image Color Tone (Color Filter)
Changing the Image Color Tone (Color Filter) You can use the Color Filter function to change the color tone of images. You can choose from 13 color filters: B&W, sepia, color (8 variations), B&W+Red, B&W+Green, and B&W+Blue. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to change the color tone.
Page 106: Changing The Image Brightness (Bright Filter)
Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Brightness (Bright Filter) In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to change the brightness. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears.
Page 107: Digital Filter Effects
Digital Filter Effects You can use digital filters to give an image softness, make it look like an illustration, or make the subjects look broader or more slender. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to edit. Touch the LCD monitor.
Page 108: Removing Red-Eye
Editing Images and Movies Removing Red-eye You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to use the red-eye compensation function.
Page 109: Adding Sound To An Image (Voice Memo)
Adding Sound to an Image (Voice Memo) You can add sound (voice memo) to pictures you have taken. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears.
Page 110: Setting An Image For The Start-Up Screen
Editing Images and Movies Setting an Image for the Start-up Screen You can choose an image saved on the SD Memory Card to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to use as the start-up screen.
Page 111: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie you want to use to capture a still image. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears.
Page 112: Copying Images And Sound Files
Editing Images and Movies Copying Images and Sound Files For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. Caution • You cannot use this function if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.
Page 113 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files can be copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory one at a time. Touch the b icon. Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the file to copy.
Page 114: Printing Images
Printing Images Printing with DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) stores printing information for pictures so they can automatically be printed on a DPOF-compatible printer or at DPOF-enabled photo processing labs. Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image Specify the number of copies for each image and if you want the date to appear on the print.
Page 115 Touch [Date]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. Touch [Copies]. The Copies screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to specify the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
Page 116: Applying The Dpof Settings To All Images
Printing with DPOF Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images The same number of copies and the same date setting are applied to all the images stored in the camera. In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon.
Page 117: Direct Printing With Pictbridge
Direct Printing with PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the provided USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and use the camera to choose the images you want to print, the number of copies, and whether you want the date to appear on the print.
Page 118: Printing Single Image
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printing Single Image In the Printing Mode Selection screen, touch [Print One]. The setting screen appears. Touch [Date]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. Touch [Copies].
Page 119 Changing the Print Settings Touch [Print]. A confirmation dialog appears. Touch [Paper Size]. The Paper Size screen appears. Touch a desired paper size from the selections. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. Repeat Steps 6 to 7 for [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status].
Page 120: Printing All Images
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printing All Images In the Printing Mode Selection screen (Step 5 on p.115), touch [Print All]. The setting screen appears. Specify the number of copies and if you want the date to appear on the print. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 in “Printing Single Image”...
Page 121: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Disconnecting the USB Cable Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing. Turn off the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Direct Printing with PictBridge...
Page 122: Settings
Settings Using the Setting Menu In Capture or Playback mode, press the 3 button to display the menu for setting the various camera functions. This section explains how to set the [Sound] and [Setting] menu items (For [Rec. Mode 1], [Rec. Mode 2], [Movie], and [Common], refer to p.34.) •...
Page 123 Available Settings with [Sound] icon Item Sets the volume of the operation Operation Volume sounds. Sets the volume of movies and sound Playback Volume files. Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound. Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound. Operation Sound Sets the operation sound. Sets the countdown sound of the self- Self-timer Sound timer.
Page 124: Formatting An Sd Memory Card And The Built-In Memory
Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data in the built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card. If an SD Memory Card is in the camera, all its data will be deleted. If no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera, all the data in the built- in memory will be deleted.
Page 125: Changing The Date And Time
Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appear. Setting the Date Style Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. Touch [Date Adjust].
Page 126: Setting The Date
Changing the Date and Time Setting the Date Touch [Date] on the Date Adjust screen. The Date screen appears. Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the date. Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. Setting the Time Touch [Time] on the Date Adjust screen.
Page 127: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation and playback sounds and change the type of start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound. You can also turn off the sounds. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Sound].
Page 128 Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, Self-timer Sound Type Touch the desired sound setting icon on the Sound screen. The setting screen appears. Touch the icon of the sound type you want to set. •...
Page 129: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected with the procedure in “Setting the Language and the Date and Time” (p.21) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.123) serve as the Hometown date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (Destination).
Page 130 Setting the World Time Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the destination city. The current time of the selected city appears. Touch the Z icon. The DST screen appears. Touch [On] or [Off]. [On] : Turns on the daylight saving time setting.
Page 131 Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time. Region City North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Central and Mexico City South America Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro...
Page 132: Changing The Display Language
Changing the Display Language Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which information appears on the LCD monitor of the camera. You can choose from Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, and Chinese (traditional and simplified).
Page 133: Changing A Folder Name
Changing a Folder Name You can choose how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files. When [Date] is selected, images and sound files are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken or recorded. Folder Naming Method XXXPENTX (where XXX is the 3-digit folder number) x Standard...
Page 134: Changing The Usb Connection Mode
Changing the USB Connection Mode Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting].
Page 135: Changing The Video Output Format
Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) to play back images. Depending on the country or region, images, sound files, and movies may not play back if the video output format of the camera does not match the video format used there.
Page 136: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. Touch [w]. The next page of the Setting screen appears. Touch [Brightness Level]. The Brightness Level screen appears.
Page 137: Using The Power Saving Function
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operations have been performed for a predetermined time period. After the power saving function is activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any button on the camera. Press the 3 button.
Page 138: Setting Auto Power Off
Setting Auto Power Off Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operations have been performed for a predetermined time period. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. Touch [w].
Page 139: Setting The Guide Display
Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not the guide display will appear when an icon is touched on the [Capture Palette] or [Playback Palette]. The guide display provides a description of each icon’s function. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
Page 140: Returning Changed Settings To Their Defaults (Reset)
Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. The language, date and time, world time, and video output format are not affected. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears.
Page 141: Appendix
Appendix 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 from country to country. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape used in the country of your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World”) and take an appropriately shaped...
Page 142: Main Socket Types In The Major Countries And Regions Of The World
Charging the Battery Abroad Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Former Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Soviet Union Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K.
Page 143: Using The Ac Adapter
Using the AC Adapter DC terminal The optional AC adapter kit K-AC7 is recommended when the camera will be used with AV or PC equipment and will be on for long periods of time. Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the DC input terminal cover.
Page 144 Using the AC Adapter Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
Page 145: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC7 (AC adapter D-AC7, AC Plug cord D-CO2) Battery charger kit K-BC8 (*) (Battery charger D-BC8, AC Plug cord D-CO2) The ending of the AC plug cord D-CO2 (*) differs depending on the country.
Page 146: Messages
Messages Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Battery depleted Memory card full Built-in memory full Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Compression error No image/sound Deleting Camera cannot play this image and sound Image folder cannot be created...
Page 147 Protected Data being recorded Data being processed This image/sound cannot be resized. This image/sound cannot be trimmed. Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in the printer No ink in the printer Printer error Data error Paper stuck in the printer...
Page 148: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Battery is not installed Battery is installed incorrectly Camera will not The battery is exhausted Charge the battery (p.14). turn on The battery performance has temporarily deteriorated because it is too cold Camera is turned off Camera is connected to a computer Camera is connected to a No image on LCD...
Page 149 Problem Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Subject is not in focusing Subject is not in area focus Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q (Macro) Subject is too dark to focus on Flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) The shooting mode is set Flash does not...
Page 150 Troubleshooting Problem Flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) Subject is beyond the flash range Picture is too dark Camera is unable to correctly adjust exposure Subject is backlit Flash discharged Picture is too light Camera is unable to correctly adjust exposure SD Memory Card is write- protected...
Page 151 Memo...
Page 152: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Picture a 3072× 2304 f 2592× 1944 g 2304× 1728 h 2048× 1536 i 1600× 1200 640×...
Page 153 Movie/Sound 30fps Built-in Memory 9 sec. 13 sec. 640×480 19 sec. 23 sec. 36 sec. 320×240 51 sec. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length Aperture Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (two aspherical elements) Zoom Type Picture Range Digital Zoom...
Page 154 Main Specifications Focusing Type System Still Picture Focusing Range (from lens front) Movie Focusing Range (from lens front) Focus Lock Exposure AE metering Mechanism Compensation Shooting Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Modes Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Food, Frame Composite Movie Continuous Recording Time...
Page 155 (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and at an ambient temperature of 23°C). Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions. * According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing. PictBridge-compatible printer Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 mm×150 mm, 4"×6",...
Page 156 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Page 157: Warranty Policy
Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s...
Page 158 • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your...
Page 159 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 160: Declaration Of Conformity
Model Number: Optio T20 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: October, 2006, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
Page 161: Index
Index Symbols x Tele... 45 w Wide ... 45 y Magnify ... 80 f Nine-image display... 81 Q button ... 25 C Movie ... 28 O Voice Recording ... 30 A Program... 42 A Night Scene ... 42 q Landscape... 42 <...
Page 162 Index Focus Limiter... 66 Focus Modes... 63 Focusing Area ... 65 Folder Name ... 131 Format... 122 Frame Composite... 101 Frame Rate ... 49 Framing pictures ... 47 Guide Display... 137 Histogram... 54 Illustration (Digital Filter) ... 105 Index (Recording Sounds) ... 31 Infinity (Focus Mode)...
Page 163 Resize ... 94 Rotating... 79 Saturation... 60 Saving as a still picture (movie) ... 109 Saving by date ... 131 SD Memory Card ... 17 Self-timer... 69 Sensitivity ... 67 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)... 53 Shade (White Balance) ... 58 Sharpness ...
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Page 168 PENTAX France S.A.S. 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. 57786 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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1 Getting Started

2 Camera Features

3 Taking Pictures

4 Playing Back and Editing Images

5 Printing Images

6 Settings

7 Appendix

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