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Pentax Optio W10 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding Product Registration In order to better service you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical...

  • Page 5: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.
  • Page 6 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 7 The camera’s waterproof function may be compromised by loose packing, or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface. If there is any such damage, contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. • To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera, you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a year.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...3 Contents ...6 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 11 Camera Features... 12 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 16 Names of Parts... 17 Names of Operating Parts ... 18 Monitor Indications ...
  • Page 9 Setting the Camera Functions ... 48 Setting with the Menus ... 48 Menu List ... 51 Setting the Shooting Mode ... 53 Calling Up a Specific Menu ... 58 Setting the Playback Mode... 60 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ... 63 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) ...
  • Page 10 Recording Movies ... 105 Recording a Movie...105 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ... 107 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...108 Selecting the Frame Rate... 109 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)... 110 Setting the Movie Anti-Shake Function ... 111 Setting the Optical Zoom ...112 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...113...
  • Page 11 Printing Using PictBridge ...148 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ... 148 Printing Single Images...149 Printing All Images...151 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ... 152 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer... 152 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)... 153 Playing Back Sound ...
  • Page 12 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, see the supplied “PC Connection Manual”. For details on editing and printing images on a PC, see the Help section in the ACDSee for PENTAX software.

  • Page 14: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio W10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
  • Page 15 Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures! With the Optio W10, not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture, but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode, the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture.
  • Page 16 Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio W10, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.115) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.
  • Page 17 (p.141) With its compact, stylish design, the Optio W10 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone.

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio W10 USB cable I-USB7 (*) Battery charger D-BC8 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.185).

  • Page 19: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Power switch, power indicator (green) Microphone Speaker Flash Lens Self-timer lamp (red) Strap lug LCD monitor Battery/card cover Battery cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery lock lever DC input terminal PC/AV terminal...

  • Page 20: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button...
  • Page 21 1 Shooting mode (p.53) 2 Flash mode (p.87) 3 Drive mode (p.76, p.77, p.78) 4 Focus mode (p.85) 5 Camera shake icon (p.83) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.80) 7 Memory status (p.34) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250...
  • Page 22 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

  • Page 24: Powering The Camera

    Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is finished.

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery

    Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the side with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place.
  • Page 26 • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. •...

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery Abroad

    Recycling Batteries This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol. 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.
  • Page 28 Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North U.S.A., Canada America Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Soviet Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, Union France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...

  • Page 29: Using The Ac Adapter

    DC terminal Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 30: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card Battery cover lock lever This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.34) •...
  • Page 31 Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor.
  • Page 32 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 33: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).

  • Page 34: Recorded Pixels, Quality Level And Frame Rate Of Movies

    Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.91 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) Built-in Memory P 2816×2112 3 pictures 41 pictures 7 pictures 83 pictures 10 pictures 124 pictures...
  • Page 35 20 sec. 16 sec. 21 sec. 320×240 30 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used. Clearer images Grainier images...

  • Page 36: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 37: Playback Only Mode

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

  • Page 38: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. The Initial Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time”...
  • Page 39 Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38). Go to Step 4 in “Setting Hometown and DST”...

  • Page 40: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. 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 41 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 42: Quick Start

    The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture mode.
  • Page 43 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

  • Page 44: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.

  • Page 45: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (234 5) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button.

  • Page 46: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.34) Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully.
  • Page 47 Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77, p.78) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) : Changes the flash mode. (p.87) : Changes the focus mode. (p.85) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.86) 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.83) 3 button Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 48: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.34) Shutter release button Switches to A mode. (p.113) Green/i button Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.123) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.125) Displays a guide of the function selected on the Playback Mode Palette. (p.62) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen.
  • Page 49 Q button Switches to A mode. (p.113) Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.121, p.155) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.61) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.121, p.155) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display.

  • Page 50: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
  • Page 51 A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].
  • Page 52 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button.

  • Page 53: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.180) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 54 • Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.64) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.58) You can also change the order of the menu items, so that you can put frequently used items on top of less used ones.

  • Page 55: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio W10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

  • Page 56: O Voice Recording

    There are 25 available shooting modes. R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.63) A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode.

  • Page 57: Q Underwater Movie

    I Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. B Underwater Use this mode for taking pictures underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.72) Q Underwater Movie Use this mode to record movies underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea.

  • Page 58: X Candlelight

    E Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.70) x Candlelight Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere. (p.66) Q Kids Ideal for taking pictures of children who are...

  • Page 59: Z Natural Skin Tone

    P Sunset For taking beautiful pictures of sunsets. This mode can also be used to capture sunrises. D Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish. N Text Use this mode to take clear pictures of text. You can change the image to black and white or reverse the colors.

  • Page 60: Calling Up A Specific Menu

    Choose a shooting mode and press the Green button to display a guide of the shooting mode. (p.62) Calling Up a Specific Menu When you assign functions to the Green button, pressing the Green button displays the menus one after another. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.
  • Page 61 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Choose a function and press the 4 button. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the necessary functions. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Using the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode.

  • Page 62: Setting The Playback Mode

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

  • Page 63: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Item Slideshow Resize Trimming Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Brightness Filter Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen...
  • Page 64 Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes Selecting a mode on the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette and pressing the Green button displays an explanation of the selected item. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels. Press the power switch.

  • Page 66: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected.
  • Page 67 * The Green Mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Information Display Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Focus Limiter Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast , (Auto) 9 (Standard) = (Standard) Normal D (Better)

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere. Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

  • Page 69: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

    Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

  • Page 70: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait/Self-Portrait/Natural Skin Tone)

    Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Self-portrait/ Natural Skin Tone) In I, > or z mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture.
  • Page 71 • If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in I, > or z mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I, > or z mode. •...

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 73 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. In E mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

  • Page 74: Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)

    Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 (IP58) waterproof performance and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 30 minutes. In addition, this camera complies with JIS Class 5 dustproof performance (IP58).
  • Page 75 • Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery/card cover and check that the cover is securely locked. (p.23) • Before opening the battery/card cover after using the camera underwater, make sure that there is no water, dirt or sand on the battery/card cover or anywhere on the camera.

  • Page 76: Taking Still Pictures With Sound (Synchro Sound Record)

    Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record) A total of 20 seconds, the 10 seconds before and after the shutter release button is pressed fully, of sounds are recorded with the still picture. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 77: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) You can take pictures of text in documents or on a whiteboard so that the text is easy to read. Choose from four text modes. Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color. Reversed A picture of text is taken with the colors reversed.

  • Page 78: Using The Self-Timer

    A R A C Y q < I B Q i C \ E x Q X > y P D N J z R Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 79: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)

    Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Continuous before the next image is taken.

  • Page 80: Taking Pictures At A Set Interval (Interval Shoot)

    R A q < I B i \ E x Q X > y P D N J z R Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time.

  • Page 81: Press The Shutter Release Button Halfway

    Set the interval. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minute, then press the four- way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the seconds, then press the four- way controller (5).

  • Page 82: Using The Zoom

    A R A C Y q < I B Q i C \ E x Q X > y P Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera...
  • Page 83 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 84: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    R A C Y q < I B Q i C \ E x Q X > P D N J 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.

  • Page 85: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Icons, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). •...
  • Page 86 Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV...

  • Page 87: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions A R A C Y q < I B Q i C \ E x Q X > P D N J z R Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard Macro Infinity Pan Focus Manual Focus Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.
  • Page 88 • In y mode, the focus mode is set to s. • In A mode, you can only select = and q. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.103 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.

  • Page 89: Selecting The Flash Mode

    A R A Y q < I B i C \ E x Q X > P D N J Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash •...
  • Page 90 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    R A q < I B i C \ E x Q X > y P D N J z Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
  • Page 92 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. •...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Quality Level

    R A q < I B i C \ E x Q X > y P D N J z R Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger.

  • Page 94: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluores. Light Manual Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
  • Page 95 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button.

  • Page 96: Setting The Ae Metering

    Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. AE metering Multi-segment metering Center- weighted metering Spot AE metering Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].
  • Page 97 • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 98: Setting The Sensitivity

    R A C Y q < I B Q i C \ E x Q X > P D N J z R Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 400.

  • Page 99: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    R A Y q < B i C \ E x Q X P D N J R Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple Normal range...
  • Page 100 Press the 4 button. The AF Setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • In Y, C and N mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot). •...

  • Page 101: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    R A Y q < I B i \ E x Q X > y P D N J z R Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display).

  • Page 102: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

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

  • Page 103: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

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

  • Page 104: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

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

  • Page 105: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 106 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 107: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 108 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash will not discharge in C mode. • In C mode, the default setting for focus mode is 3. (p.85) The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • When the Focus Mode is set to \, you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording.

  • Page 109: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings.

  • Page 110: Selecting The Quality Level Of Movies

    Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. Quality level of movies Best Better Good Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 111: Selecting The Frame Rate

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

  • Page 112: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

    Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) You can set the color mode to black and white or sepia, as well as full color, when recording a movie. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].

  • Page 113: Setting The Movie Anti-Shake Function

    Setting the Movie Anti-Shake Function In C and Q mode, you can use the Movie anti-shake function to prevent camera shake. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 114: Setting The Optical Zoom

    Setting the Optical Zoom You can set whether or not to use the optical zoom during movie recording. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears.

  • Page 115: Playing Back And Deleting Images

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

  • Page 116: Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.

  • Page 117: Calendar Display

    Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display.

  • Page 118: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.
  • Page 119 Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button once. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [u Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].

  • Page 120: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.20 for details of each display mode. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.83 Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...

  • Page 121: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow).
  • Page 122 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec.

  • Page 123: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back.

  • Page 124: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

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

  • Page 125: Deleting Images

    Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio W10. (p.128) Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD memory card has not been removed.
  • Page 126 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.156), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 127: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Nine thumbnail images appear.
  • Page 128 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Delete all selected Delete all selected Delete all selected images/sounds images/sounds images/sounds Select &...

  • Page 129: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.129) Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 130: Recovering Deleted Images

    Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once the camera has been turned off after deletion or operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, or trimming images have been performed and the SD memory card is removed, the message “No image to be...

  • Page 131: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 132 Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].

  • Page 133: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
  • Page 134 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite...

  • Page 135: Trimming Images

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

  • Page 136: Copying Images And Sound Files

    Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 137 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 138: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc. You can choose from nine filters: B&W, sepia, red, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow and soft. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.

  • Page 139: Using The Brightness Filter

    Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Brightness Filter).

  • Page 140: Red-Eye Compensation

    Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 141: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Press the four-way controller (3).
  • Page 142 SD Memory Card, in Step 3, select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button. Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/optio_frame.html • The three frames stored in the internal memory cannot be deleted.

  • Page 143: Editing Movies

    How to display the Movie Edit menu Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit.
  • Page 144 MENU Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.

  • Page 145: Dividing A Movie

    How to display the Movie Edit menu Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing the dividing position appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to determine the dividing position. 2 : Plays or pauses the movie 3 : Stops the movie and returns to the first frame 4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame...
  • Page 146 MENU Stitching Movies Select [Stitch Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The movie selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the second movie (latter half). Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Stitch].

  • Page 147: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
  • Page 148 Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

  • Page 149: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.145. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 150: Printing Using Pictbridge

    Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. •...

  • Page 151: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
  • Page 152 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. Press the 4 button. The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 153: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.

  • Page 154: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Using the DPOF Settings In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies.

  • Page 155: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the top of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Speaker Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 156 • If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. This is useful for making short sound recordings, such as for the user sound in the [Sound] menu. •...

  • Page 157: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). The sound file is played back. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time The following operations can be...

  • Page 158: Adding A Voice Memo To Images

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

  • Page 159: Playing Back A Voice Memo

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

  • Page 160: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u Setting] menu Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 161: Changing The Date And Time

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [H Setting] menu.
  • Page 162 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 4.

  • Page 163: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [H Setting] menu.
  • Page 164 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER] and press the 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sound.

  • Page 165: Setting The Alarm

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time. You can choose whether the alarm will ring at the same time every day or only once at the set time.
  • Page 166 Press the 4 button twice. The screen returns to the [u Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). Press the 4 button. [Alarm is set] appears and the camera turns off. Checking the Alarm Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [H Setting] menu.

  • Page 167: Setting The World Time

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.159) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time.
  • Page 168 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.165 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]...

  • Page 169: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 170: Changing The Image Folder Name

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name from the standard name to the date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Folder Name Standard xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number)

  • Page 171: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer.

  • Page 172: Changing The Video Output Format

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [H Setting] menu.

  • Page 173: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [H Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 174: Using The Power Saving Function

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons.

  • Page 175: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Setting] menu.

  • Page 176: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to display the Playback Mode Palette Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 177: Changing The Menu Order

    How to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu 3 button Changing the Menu Order You can change the order of menu items in the [A Rec.Mode] and [u Setting] menus. Setting frequently used menu items to the top of the menu enables you to go straight to the menu of the desired item. Ex.) To move [AE Metering] to the top of the [A Rec.Mode] menu Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 178: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.180) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [H Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 179 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset menu item order]. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for resetting the menu item order appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Press the 4 button. The menu order is reset.

  • Page 180: Displaying The Clock Mode

    Displaying the Clock Mode You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the LCD monitor. Press and hold down the 4 button. The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen.

  • Page 181: Appendix

    Appendix List of World Time Cities 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...

  • Page 182: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : 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 183 Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Modes Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Memory Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Sharpness Saturation Contrast [u Setting] Menu Items Item Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time)

  • Page 184: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Item Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Green Button Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Digital Filter Brightness Filter Start-up Screen Key Operation Item Function Q button Operation Mode Zoom/w/x...

  • Page 185: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : Can be set and function is available. No : Cannot be set. : Can be set but function is not available. , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) No d (Flash On + Red-eye) No b (Soft) g (Self-timer)
  • Page 186 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Set at h (2048×1536) Fixed at D *10 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not available *11 Set to J (Multiple) for Face Recognition AF *12 Fixed at s (Infinity) *13 Fixed at 64 *14 Set at V (1280×960) Yes No...

  • Page 187: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC8 (AC adapter D-AC8, AC plug cord) Battery charger kit K-BC8 (*) (Battery charger D-BC8, AC plug cord) AC plug cord name differs depending on the country. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (*) USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*)

  • Page 188: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Battery depleted Memory card full Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Compression error No image/sound Movie recording stopped Deleting Camera cannot display this image Image folder could not be created Protected...
  • Page 189 This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect Data being recorded setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, Data being processed...

  • Page 190: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Battery is not installed Camera will not Battery is installed turn on incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected to a TV No image on LCD LCD monitor is set to monitor Image is displayed but is hard to see...
  • Page 191 Problem Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Subject is not in Subject is not in focus focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q Flash mode is set to a (flash off) Drive mode is set to 1 Flash does not or c discharge...

  • Page 192: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 6.0 megapixels Sensor 6.18 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (64/100/200/400/800: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format Still Picture Movie...
  • Page 193 Movie Built-in Memory 10 sec. 13 sec. 640×480 20 sec. 16 sec. 21 sec. 320×240 30 sec. The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length...
  • Page 194 Focus Type Still Picture (from lens front) Movie (from lens front) Focus Lock Exposure AE metering Mechanism Compensation Shooting Modes Green, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Frame Composite, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Surf & Snow, Synchro Sound Record, Sport, Pet, Candlelight, Kids, Soft, Self-portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Food, Text, Museum, Natural Skin Tone, Report Digital Filters B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft, Brightness...
  • Page 195 Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous (Normal, High Speed), Interval Shoot Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time Clock Mode Alarm Power Supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery Life Number of Recordable...

  • Page 196: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country.
  • Page 197 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
  • Page 198 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 199: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
  • Page 200 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 201: Index

    Index Symbols [A Rec.Mode] menu ... 51 A mode ... 10, 113 Q button ... 44, 47 Q mode ... 10, 113 [H Setting] menu ... 52 A Green Mode ... 64 | Green Button ... 44, 46, 58 i Delete ... 43, 123 x Tele ...
  • Page 202 Color Mode ... 110 Computer ... 169 Connecting to a printer ... 148 Continuous Shooting 1 ... 77 Contrast ... 102 Copy ... 134 Dark portions ... 19 Date and time ... 38, 159 Daylight G ... 92 Daylight saving time ... 38 Default setting ...
  • Page 203 PAL ... 170 Pan Focus 3 ... 85 Photo processing lab ... 145 PictBridge ... 148 Playback ... 42, 113, 121, 155, 157 Playback Mode Palette ... 60 Playback Only Mode ... 35 Playing back movies ... 121 Playing back sounds ... 155 Power Saving ...
  • Page 204 Waterproof and dustproof ... 5, 72 White Balance ... 92 World Time ... 165 Zoom button ... 44, 46 Zoom xw ... 80...
  • Page 205 Memo...
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  • Page 208 PENTAX Benelux B.V. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57624 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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