Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
Page 4 • 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 5 Caution • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. •...
Page 6 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 7: 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.
Page 8 • 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 9: Table Of Contents
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...5 Contents ...7 Composition of the Operating Manual ...13 Camera Features...14 Checking the Contents of the Package ...17 Names of Parts...18 Names of Operating Parts ...19 Monitor Indications ...20 Getting Started Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ...28 Powering the Camera ...29...
Page 10 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures...62 Holding the Camera...62 Taking Pictures...63 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode ...68 Picture Mode ...69 H Mode ...69 Exposure Mode ...71 Using the Face Recognition Function...78 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ...80 Using the Zoom ...82 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Fireworks) ...85 Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait Mode)...86...
Page 11 Compensating for Flash Output...129 Compensating for Brightness ...130 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ...131 Setting the Shake Reduction ...132 Setting the Interval Shooting ...133 Setting Blink Detection ...135 Setting the Instant Review...135 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...136 Setting the Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/Tone Adjustment) ...137 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ...138 Setting the Date Imprint Function ...139...
Page 12 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ...176 Changing the Image Size (Resize)...176 Cropping Images ...177 Using the Digital Filters...178 Red-eye Compensation...182 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ...183 Editing Movies ...186 Copying Images and Sound Files...188 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)...190 Printing a Single Image ...190 Printing All Images...192 Recording and Playing Back Sound...
Page 13 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC ...230 Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...231 Viewing Images ...232 Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...233 Connecting to a Macintosh ...234 Connecting the Camera and a Macintosh ...234 Transferring Images ...235 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ...235...
Page 14 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 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Page 16: Camera Features
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the X70 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 17 Perfect for Portrait Shots! The X70 comes with a “Face Recognition” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can recognize up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too.
Page 18 Advanced Movie Recording Functions The X70 has a Shake Reduction function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.146). It also supports the 1280×720 HDTV image format so you can view your recordings as stunning wide-screen movies. Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.143).
Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Software (CD-ROM) S-SW87 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC92).
Page 20: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Back Self-timer lamp Strap lug b button Lens Flash (stored) Mode dial Zoom lever Shutter release button Strap lug Power switch/Power lamp m button Display Viewfinder...
Page 21: Names Of Operating Parts
Bottom Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.48 - p.51) for an explanation of the function of each button. Tripod socket Battery/Card cover lock lever Battery/Card cover EVF/LCD button W button e-dial I button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green/i button...
Page 22: Monitor Indications
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “Grid Display” and “No Info”. Normal Display No Info •...
Page 23 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1 Shooting mode (p.68) 2 Face Priority icon (p.78) 3 Bright area adjustment icon (p.130) 4 Shake Reduction icon (p.132) 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Flash Mode (p.110) 8 Drive Mode (p.95 - p.101) 9 Focus Mode (p.113) 10 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom...
Page 24 Histogram + Info/Grid Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A17 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “Grid Display” or “No Info” is selected. A1 Shooting mode (p.68) A2 Face Priority icon (p.78) A3 Bright area adjustment icon (p.130) A14 White Balance (p.123) A4 Shake Reduction icon ( p.132 ) A5 Flash Mode (p.110)
Page 25: Display In Q Mode
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 04/02/2009...
Page 26 Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in 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 B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
Page 27 Guide Indications A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button MENU Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
Page 28 When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
Page 29: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ... 28 Powering the Camera ... 29 Installing the SD Memory Card ... 34 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 38 Initial Settings ... 40...
Page 30: Attaching The Lens Cap And Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap Attach the lens cap (O-LC92) and strap (O-ST92) supplied with the camera. Attach the string provided to the lens cap. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. As shown in the bottom-left illustration, passing the strap through the lens cap's string prevents the lens cap from being lost.
Page 31: Powering The Camera
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.
Page 32: Installing The Battery
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.
Page 33 Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Page 34 • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity (flash used for 50% of shots) Approx. 170 pictures *1 Recording capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade).
Page 35: Using The Ac Adapter
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC64) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.
Page 36: Installing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
Page 37 Battery/Card cover Battery/Card cover lock lever Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to open the cover (1). Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).
Page 38 • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera.
Page 39: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.
Page 40: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens will extend. (The lens will not extend if the default settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/ you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.40 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 41: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode
Starting-up in the Playback Mode Use this function when you want to play back images or sound files (voice memo) straightaway without taking any pictures. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.
Page 42: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The [Language/ the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.44) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.
Page 43 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame to [Settings are completed], and press the 4 button to display the [Date Adjust] screen.
Page 44 If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button.
Page 45 To Set 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 46: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Page 47 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. Press the four-way controller (3).
Page 48 Memo...
Page 49: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ... 48 Setting the Camera Functions ... 53...
Page 50: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.38). Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.82). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode).
Page 51 Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.52). Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.95 - p.101). The Capture Mode Palette appears when H mode is selected with the mode dial (p.69). Changes the flash mode (p.110). Changes the focus mode (p.113). (23) Adjusts \ in \ mode (p.114).
Page 52: Q Mode
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.38). e-dial Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.152). Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image display.
Page 53 Q button Switches to A mode (p.52). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.151, p.195). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.157). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.151, p.195). (45) Displays the previous or next image during single-image display (p.150).
Page 54: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode
Switching 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 capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode).
Page 55: 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 [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.
Page 56: During Recording
During recording Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO MENU Exit Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO MENU Exit SHUTTER Press halfway The setting is complete and the camera returns to A...
Page 57 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 [Image Tone]. Press the four-way controller (3) two times. The frame moves to [Quality Level].
Page 58 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. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.
Page 59: 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.249) 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 60 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO MENU Exit [A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 Rec. Mode Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button Exit MENU •...
Page 61 Item For setting the time until the camera enters power- Power Saving saving mode For setting the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off automatically For choosing whether to use the Quick Zoom function Quick Zoom (p.161) when playing back images For setting whether to display explanations for Guide Display selected items in Capture Mode Palette and Playback...
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Page 63: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ... 62 Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode... 68 Setting the Exposure ... 107 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 110 Recording Movies ... 143 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 147...
Page 64: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. Horizontal position To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree or wall.
Page 65: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures The X70 features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. In I (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects.
Page 66 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display. The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.78).
Page 67 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review: p.67) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. •...
Page 68 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.
Page 69 Instant Review and Blink Detection The image appears on the display for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Recognition (p.78) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected.] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
Page 70: Selecting The Appropriate Capture Mode
You can switch the capture modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. The X70 features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited to your photographic vision. In this manual, capture modes are referred to as follows.
Page 71: Picture Mode
Picture Mode You can use the mode dial to select I (Auto Picture), \ (Sport) or c (Digital SR). The characteristics of each mode are as follows. Shooting Mode The optimal capture mode is automatically selected I Auto Picture from standard settings (Normal mode). For a fast moving subject.
Page 72 There are 20 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Landscape Flower Portrait Backlight Half-length Portrait Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Stage Lighting Surf & Snow Baby Kids Food Fireworks Frame Composite Party Museum K Sunset X Digital Wide F Digital Panorama Description For capturing landscape views.
Page 73: Exposure Mode
Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.240). Exposure Mode Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.
Page 74: Take A Picture
Turn the e-dial to change the shutter speed and aperture while maintaining the proper exposure. Direction to turn the e-dial Right Left This allows you adjust blurring in the image. When using the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up. (p.112) Take a picture.
Page 75: Shutter Speed
Turn the e-dial to change the shutter speed. The shutter speed can be set within the range of 1/4000 to 4 seconds. When using the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up. (p.112) Take a picture. • The aperture and sensitivity (only when sensitivity is set to [AUTO]) are automatically set in combination with the shutter speed being used to achieve proper exposure.
Page 76: Aperture Value
Set the mode dial to c. Turn the e-dial to change the aperture value. When using the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up. (p.112) Take a picture. • The shutter speed and sensitivity (only when sensitivity is set to [AUTO]) are automatically set in combination with the aperture being used to achieve proper exposure.
Page 77 Using the a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.
Page 78 • In a (Manual) mode, EV compensation is unavailable. • A warning appears if there is a large difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure. If the exposure is greater than ±2.0EV, only the exposure warning icon is displayed. If the exposure is lower than ±2.0EV, the exposure warning icon is displayed and the difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure is shown in increments of 1/3EV.
Page 79 Turn the e-dial to change the settings. The settings you can configure change depending on the saved mode. When using the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up. (p.112) Take a picture. • You can save settings in the USER mode when the capture mode is set to e, b, c, or a by selecting [Save as USER] from the [W Setting] menu.
Page 80: Using The Face Recognition Function
Using the Face Recognition Function With the X70, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Recognition function displays a yellow face recognition frame around the face...
Page 81 An icon indicating either Face Priority On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Recognition function is not activated.) Face Priority On 2008/07/07 • The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in I (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or Priority On or Smile Capture in these modes.
Page 82: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The 9 mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Face Recognition...
Page 83 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.78).
Page 84: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (x) Left (w) Widens the area that is When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom.
Page 85 The zoom bar is displayed as follow. Optical zoom range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 24× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels. See the following table. *3 In (1cm Macro), the zoom position is fixed. Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels...
Page 86 • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate. • Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range. • Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions: - when the recorded pixels is set to E / zoom and Digital Zoom are available) - in c (Digital SR) mode (only 24×...
Page 87: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Fireworks)
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Fireworks) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Mode you can select with the mode dial only Digital SR Modes you can select from the Capture Mode Palette by selecting H with the mode dial Night Scene Night Scene Portrait...
Page 88: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait Mode)
Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.78). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 89 In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the four- way controller (3). The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C or P and press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
Page 90: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition function (p.78) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the four- way controller (3).
Page 91: 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).
Page 92: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)
Press the 4 button. Y mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.78). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 93 In A mode, set the mode dial to \, or set it to H and press the four-way controller (3). If you set the mode dial to \, proceed to Step 4. If you set the mode dial to H, the Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q.
Page 94: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) B (Party) mode is perfect for taking pictures indoors, such as snapshots at parties. In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the four- way controller (3). The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select B.
Page 95: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the four- way controller (3). The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N and press the 4 button.
Page 96 Turn the e-dial to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single -image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) e-dial to the left (f) Press the 4 button. The frame appears on the display. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame...
Page 97: Using The Self-Timer
• In N mode, "Grid Display" is unavailable. Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the X70. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted.
Page 98 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.78).
Page 99: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode)
Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode) In this mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Recorded pixels is fixed at f, and you can take up to 7 Continuous Shooting(L) pictures continuously at an interval of approximately 4 fps. Recorded pixels is fixed at f, and you can take up to 7 Continuous Shooting(M)
Page 100: Taking Pictures At A Set Interval (Interval Shoot)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.
Page 101 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select k (Interval Shoot) and press the 4 button. The current interval shoot settings appear for approximately 1 minute. To take pictures with the current settings, go to Step 10. Press the 4 button while the settings are displayed.
Page 102 Press the 3 button. The [Interval Shoot] settings are saved and the camera returns to capture status. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. Interval shooting starts.
Page 103: Taking Pictures With Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracket)
Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracket) Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take three pictures in succession. After taking the pictures, you can select the best one. You can set the adjustment from ± 0.3EV to ± 2.0EV. The shooting order is as follows: correct exposure →...
Page 104: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)
Press the shutter release button fully. Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take the three pictures at different exposures. • When the Instant Review is set to on (p.135), the third picture taken is shown in Instant Review after shooting (p.67).
Page 105 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X. Press the 4 button. The camera enters the X mode. Turn the camera 90 º counterclockwise and align your first picture. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.78).
Page 106: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
To Cancel after Taking the First Shot When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 5 on p.103, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.
Page 107 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F. Press the 4 button. The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined. The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.
Page 108 Take the third frame. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame. The panorama stitching starts and a stitched image appears. The stitched image does not appear when the [Instant Review] (p.135) is off. • Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.
Page 109: Setting The Exposure
Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects. Effect of Shutter Speed By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time is expressed in the pictures you create.
Page 110: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and farther than the focused subject will be more out of focus. For instance, if you take a picture of a flower against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing only the flower.
Page 111 • EV compensation stays displayed when set to a value other than ±0.0, but disappears after being displayed for 2 seconds at the bottom of the screen when set to ±0.0. • In 9 (Green)/ I (Auto Picture) modes, EV compensation is fixed at ±0.0.
Page 112: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Slow-speed Sync Slow-speed Sync +Red-eye • The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations: - When C (Movie), S (Fireworks) or n (Stage Lighting) is selected as the capture mode.
Page 113 Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. When using the flash at an extremely close distance, please note that a shadow of the lens may appear in the picture taken. Press the b button to pop up the flash and select a flash mode.
Page 114 Using the Flash Select a capture mode. Press the b button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. b (Red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears on the display. (Not displayed in , mode) Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 115: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode Standard Macro 1cm Macro Infinity Manual Focus AF Area Selection Select an area of the subject to focus on. Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode selection screen appears. You can select a focus mode using the four- way controller (45).
Page 116 • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = or q. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. • When [Auto Macro] is on and shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to (Infinity).
Page 117: Af Area Selection
• The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed. • To focus at 1 cm in \ mode, turn the zoom lever and set the zoom position to the 1 cm indicator on the zoom bar. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.
Page 118: Selecting The Autofocus Settings
Selecting the Autofocus Settings You can set the autofocus area and focusing method. Press the MENU button in A mode. The [ARec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [AF Setting] screen appears. Changing the Focusing Area When = (Standard), q (Macro), or focus mode, you can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Page 119 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the [Focusing Area] setting. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready for taking pictures. •...
Page 120 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Setting the AF Assist Light (Focus Assist) The AF assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does not work properly.
Page 121: Setting The Image Tone
Setting the Image Tone Set the image tone of still pictures. You can select from [Bright], [Natural], or [Monochrome]. The default setting is [Bright]. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 122: Selecting The Recorded Pixels
Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from nine recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.
Page 123 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.
Page 124: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size becomes larger. The selected recorded pixels also affects the size of the image file (p.120).
Page 125: 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. Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Daylight Colors Fluorescent Daylight White Fluorescent White Light Fluorescent Manual •...
Page 126 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. You can check the results of available white balance settings on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23). To select a type of fluorescent lighting, select an icon for Fluorescent Light and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 127: Setting The Sensitivity
Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.
Page 128 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
Page 129: Setting Iso Correction In Auto
Setting ISO Correction in AUTO Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO. You can select from 50-100, 50-200, 50-400, 50-800, and 50-1600. • When [Bright Area Adj.] is on, the sensitivity cannot be set to 50. The minimum sensitivity is set to 100.
Page 130: 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. 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 131: Compensating For Flash Output
• 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 N (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 132: Compensating For Brightness
Compensating for Brightness You can set whether to compensate for overexposed or blown-out parts of the subject. The default setting is P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Bright Area Adj.].
Page 133: Taking Pictures Using The Shake Reduction Function
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function. Shake Reduction The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur.
Page 134: Setting The Shake Reduction
Setting the Shake Reduction You can set this function to correct for camera shake during shooting. If the Shake Reduction is set to O (On), the camera automatically corrects for camera shake in the images you shot. The default setting is O (On). Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 135: Setting The Interval Shooting
Setting the Interval Shooting In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. Interval 10 sec. – 99 min. 2 shots – number Number of of recordable Shots images Start Delay 0 min.
Page 136 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Number of Shots]. Set the number of shots. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots], then press the four-way controller (5). The setting is saved, and the frame returns to [Number of Shots].
Page 137: Setting Blink Detection
Setting Blink Detection This specifies whether Blink Detection works when you use the Face Recognition function. The default setting is O (On). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Blink Detection].
Page 138: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). O(On) P (Off) The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Instant Review 1p.67 If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, [Closed eyes have been detected.] is displayed for 3 seconds during Instant Review.
Page 139: Setting The Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/Tone Adjustment)
Setting the Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/ Tone Adjustment) You can set either color brightness (Saturation) or the tone of monochrome images (Tone Adjustment). The items displayed change depending on the [Image Tone] selected on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selected Image Tone Bright, Natural Monochrome Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 140: 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. F Low G Normal H High...
Page 141: Setting The Date Imprint Function
Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint].
Page 142: Setting The Green Button
Setting the Green Button You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button: [Green Mode] (p.80) or [Fn Setting] (p.141). You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the Green button. Assigning a Function Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Page 143 Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in capture mode. In [Fn Setting], still picture mode and movie mode have different settings. To execute [Fn Setting] in movie mode, press 3 button in movie mode in Step 1 on page 140.
Page 144 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. This function is activated only when you assign the [Fn Setting] to the Green button. You can assign only one function to each key. The initial settings for Fn Setting Initial settings (2) Recorded Pixels (3) Quality Level...
Page 145: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. In A mode, set the mode dial to C. C (Movie) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. The following information appears on the display.
Page 146 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Playing Back a Movie 1p.151 •...
Page 147: Selecting The Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
Page 148: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.
Page 149: 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 150 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use 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). Press the 3 button twice.
Page 151: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ... 150 Deleting Images and Sound Files ... 164 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ... 173...
Page 152: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q button after taking a picture. The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.
Page 153: Playing Back A Movie
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The 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. Press the four-way controller (2).
Page 154: Multi-Image Display
Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images.
Page 155 A page consisting of four or nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change four or nine images at a time page by page. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame. If there are too many images to fit on one page, pressing the four- way controller (24) while the image 1 is selected will display the previous page.
Page 156 Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the e-dial to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f) twice.
Page 157: Using The Playback Function
Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar. O appears for dates on which a still picture with voice memo was the first recorded file. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame to a different date.
Page 158 For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set. MENU Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode. • When the frame is placed over each icon on the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for each function appears. •...
Page 159: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Slideshow Digital Filter Frame Composite Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Save as Still Image Divide Movies Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set.
Page 160: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the 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 161 To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 5 on p.158. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 162: Rotating The Image
Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies or pictures with sound will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting.
Page 163: Zoom Playback
Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button. The rotated image is saved. • Panoramic images and movies cannot be rotated. • Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state.
Page 164: Zoom In On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)
You can use the + mark of the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed. Four-way controller (2345) e-dial to the right (y) e-dial to...
Page 165 Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button. The image is magnified around the face first recognized when the image was taken. If multiple faces were recognized when the image was taken, the subject’s faces are zoomed up on each time the I button is pressed in order of the recognition during shooting.
Page 166: Deleting Images And Sound Files
When images or sound files are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sound files can be recovered with the X70 (p.169). Deleted images and sound files 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 167 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.169 To Delete a Sound File If sound (voice memo) has been recorded with an image (p.194), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with sound.
Page 168: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nine- image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.170). In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f) once or twice. Four-image display or nine-image display appears.
Page 169 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and sound files. Turn the e-dial (y) to display the selected image in a single screen and check whether you want to delete the image.
Page 170: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.170). Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 171: Recovering Deleted Images
Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted. Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images, or formatting have been performed, or the SD Memory Card has been removed, the message [No image to...
Page 172: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)
Press the 4 button. The files are recovered. • Recovered images and sound files have the same file name as before they were deleted. • Up to a maximum of 999 deleted image files can be recovered. Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.
Page 173 Press the 4 button. The message [Protect this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image or sound file. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. The selected image or sound file is protected.
Page 174 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.198). To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 3.
Page 175: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. PC/AV terminal Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the camera's terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
Page 176: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC64 if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.33). • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there.
Page 177: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 176 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 190...
Page 178: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (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 the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
Page 179: Cropping Images
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When the selected image is protected, the resized image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 180: Using The Digital Filters
Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of the cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. Choose the cropping area. The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen.
Page 181 Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.
Page 182 Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The images processed with the filter are saved. To Select a Color Filter or Color Extraction Filter Use the four-way controller ( filter type. Use the four-way controller ( The color filter changes in the following sequence each time you press the four-way controller (5): Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow.
Page 183 To Select the Brightness or Fish-eye Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter you want to use. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. For the brightness filter, the brightness increases each time you press the four-way controller (5) and decreases each time you press the four-way controller (4).
Page 184: Red-Eye Compensation
Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
Page 185: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are 90 frames already stored in the camera. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with (4000×2672), images, movies or images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller. An error message appears in Step 4.
Page 186 Turn the e-dial to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single- image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) e-dial to the left Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
Page 187 (2048×1536). Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the X70. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built- in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera.
Page 188: Editing Movies
To Use a New Frame The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
Page 189 To Save 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 190: Copying Images And Sound Files
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Divide]. Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. 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.
Page 191 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{].
Page 192: 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 have been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
Page 193 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. 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 194: 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. Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.191. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.
Page 195: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 194...
Page 196: 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 197: 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). Playback starts.
Page 198 Memo...
Page 199: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ... 198...
Page 200: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...
Page 201: Saving A Mode
Saving A Mode If you save the current camera settings in USER mode, you can easily recall them by simply setting the mode dial to A. You can save the following settings. Be sure to configure all the settings you want to save in USER mode before saving. After saving the settings, you can use them to take pictures by setting the mode dial to A.
Page 202: Changing The Sound Settings
• If the dial is set to A before you save the settings in USER mode, the capture mode is set to e and all other configurable settings revert to their default values. • When the capture mode dial is set to other than e, b, c, or a, you cannot save the settings in USER mode.
Page 203: Changing The Date And Time
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume. Set the volume to f to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound. Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps 4 and 5. To Change the Sound Type Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].
Page 204 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Date Adjust] screen appears. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/ mm/dd] may be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style.
Page 205 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 5. Month for [mm/dd/yy] Day for [dd/mm/yy] Year for [yy/mm/dd] The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected.
Page 206: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.44) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.201) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination).
Page 207 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 208: Changing The Display Language
Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown). Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 209: Changing The Naming Rule Of The Folder
Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder You can change the naming rule of the folder for storing images. When the naming rule is set to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
Page 210: Changing The Video Output Format
Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Page 211: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.173 Video output format of each city 1p.254 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...
Page 212: Using The Power Saving Function
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.
Page 213: Setting Auto Power Off
Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 214: Setting The Quick Zoom Function
Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can set whether to use [Quick Zoom] to magnify playback images to a maximum of 10x by simply turning the e-dial to the right during playback of images in Q mode. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 215: Setting The Guide Display
You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: • The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons • One of the 3 PENTAX logos • One of your own images (compatible images only) In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3).
Page 216 Only images suitable for the start-up screen are displayed. You can also choose one of the 3 PENTAX logos or the Guide Display Start-up Screen already stored in the camera. Press the 4 button.
Page 217: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.249) for the reset settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
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Page 219: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ... 218 Connecting to a Windows PC ... 226 Connecting to a Macintosh ... 234...
Page 220: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Windows • Image viewing/managing/editing software “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” (Nine languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) Macintosh • Image viewing/managing software “ACDSee 2 for Mac”...
Page 221: System Requirements
NT are not supported. The versions of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and DirectX required for using “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” are not included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Visit the following sites to download the necessary items and install/update them on your computer.
Page 222: Installing The Software
* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system requirements. Installing the Software Windows Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up in Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.
Page 223 1) Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW87)] icon. 3) Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software.
Page 224 Click [Finish]. “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. Reboot your Windows PC. Go to “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.224). Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing software (ACDSee 2 for Mac).
Page 225 Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee 2 for Mac” installer screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software. When the screen shown on the right appears, click [Yes]. Click [Close].
Page 226: Setting The Usb Connection Mode
Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen is displayed. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
Page 227 A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the X70 to your computer. Setting USB Connection...
Page 228: Connecting To A Windows Pc
Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and a Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable.
Page 229: Transferring Images
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Windows PC. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Windows PC. Confirm that [Acquire images from the device with ACDSee] is checked and click [OK].
Page 230 Click [Finish]. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” starts. When the “Device Detector” screen does not appear Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. Click [My Computer]. Double-click [Removable Disk]. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk].
Page 231 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Images are stored in folders named by the shooting date (“XXX_0202” for February 2. “XXX” is a three-digit number.). If [Standard] is selected for [Folder Name] in the [W Setting] menu, a folder named “XXXPENTX” (XXX is a three-digit folder number) is displayed and images are stored here.
Page 232: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Windows Pc
• If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. • The camera will automatically switch to the Playback Mode when the USB cable is disconnected from your Windows PC or the camera.
Page 233: Starting "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0
Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface * The screen shown is an example with the default settings.
Page 234: Viewing Images
D Preview pane Displays a preview of the image or media file currently selected in the File List pane. You can change the size of the preview image or play back the media file. E File List pane Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item).
Page 235: Details On How To Use "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0
Click [Photo Manager] to switch the display to the ACDSee browser. Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” You can find more information on how to use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” by using the help pages. Click the [?] icon at the top right of the screen.
Page 236: Connecting To A Macintosh
Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and a Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with on the PC/AV terminal on the side of the camera.
Page 237: Transferring Images
It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC64 when the camera is connected to the computer (p.33). If the battery runs out of power while images are being transmitted to the computer, the image data may be lost or damaged. Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh.
Page 238: Starting "Acdsee 2 For Mac
Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac” “ACDSee 2 for Mac” lets you display and manage images. Double-click the [ACDSee] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [ACDSee 2 for Mac] icon. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface A Menu bar Provides access to the various menu commands.
Page 239: Viewing Images
E Favorites pane You can add frequently used items (folders, etc.). F File List pane Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item). It is the only pane that always appears in the browser and it cannot be hidden or closed.
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Page 241: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 240 Messages ... 245 Troubleshooting ... 247 Default Settings ... 249 List of World Time Cities ... 254 Optional Accessories ... 255 Main Specifications ... 256 WARRANTY POLICY ... 260 Index ... 265...
Page 242: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set. Function Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash c (Auto + Red-eye) Mode d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync) H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) 9 (Standard)
Page 243 Shooting Mode Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a(Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync) H (Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye) 9 (Standard) (Continuous Shooting (L/M/H)) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec.
Page 244 Function Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash c (Auto + Red-eye) Mode d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync) H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) 9 (Standard) (Continuous Shooting (L/M/H)) g (Self-timer) Drive Mode...
Page 245 Shooting Mode Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a(Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync) H (Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye) 9 (Standard) (Continuous Shooting (L/M/H)) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec.
Page 246 Movie SR is used for movies, while Shake Reduction is used for still pictures Fixed to F Fixed at ±0.0 Fixed to J (Multi) Fixed to L (Multi-segment metering) Flowers cannot be detected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. Fixed as Standard Fixed at Natural Fixed to f...
Page 247: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger (p.29). The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
Page 248 Message Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Display image/sound from built-in memory Please pop-up the flash.
Page 249: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem The battery is not installed The camera will The battery is installed not turn on incorrectly The battery is exhausted The camera is connected to a computer No image appears The camera is on the display connected to a TV The viewfinder is selected The brightness level of...
Page 250 Problem The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area The flash is not popped up The flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) The Drive Mode is set to Continuous Shooting (L), Continuous Shooting...
Page 251: 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.
Page 252 Item Interval Interval Number of Shots Shoot Start Delay Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Face Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Green Button Sharpness Saturation...
Page 253 [W Setting] Menu Items Item Save as USER Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time Select Time Destination (City) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name...
Page 254 Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Digital Filter Frame Composite Recorded Pixels Resize Quality Level Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Save as Still Image Movie Edit Divide Movies Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Single Image/ Sound Protect All Images/Sounds Single Image...
Page 255 Key Operation Item Function Operation Q button Mode Zoom lever Zoom Position Drive Mode Four-way controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display Information Display button Operation I button Mode Monitor display EVF/LCD button switching Green button Capture Mode Last Memory Default Setting Setting...
Page 256: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.40) or the World Time (p.204). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting. Region City North Honolulu...
Page 257: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC92 (*) (Battery charger D-BC92, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC64 (AC adapter D-AC64, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.
Page 258: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 12 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at h (2048×1536) in Half-length Portrait mode. * Fixed at i (1600×1200) in Stage Lighting mode. * Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital SR mode.
Page 259 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Quality Level Recorded Pixels E 4000×3000 4000×2672 4000×2256 16:9 2992×2992 6 3072×2304 f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536 l 1024× 768 640× 480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
Page 260 Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (Daylight White Balance colors fluorescent, Daylight White Fluorescent, White Light Fluorescent), Manual Lens Focal Length Aperture Lens Composition 14 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical elements) Zoom Type Optical Zoom 24× 6: approx. 31.3x, f: approx. 37.0x, h: approx. 46.9x, l: Intelligent Zoom approx.
Page 261 Shooting modes Auto Picture, Sport, Digital SR, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, USER, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half- length Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Stage Lighting, Surf & Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame Composite, Party, Museum, Sunset, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Movie, Green Digital Filters B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft, Color extraction (Red, Green, Blue), Fish-eye, Brightness...
Page 262: 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 263 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 264 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 265: 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 266 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
Page 267: Index
Index Symbols A Mode ... 12, 52 Q Mode ... 12, 52 Q button ... 49, 51 I button ... 48, 50 [A Rec. Mode] menu ... 57, 249 [W Setting] menu ... 58, 251 9 Green Mode ... 80 i Delete ...
Page 268 Brightness Level ... 209 Built-in memory ... 188 Built-in memory display ... 52 Calendar display ... 154 Camera Shake ... 146 Capture Mode Palette ... 69 Center-weighted metering M ... 128 Changing volume ... 200 Charging a battery ... 29 Checking the Memory Card ...
Page 269 Green Button ... 49, 51, 140 Green Mode ... 80 Guide display ... 213 Guide Indications ... 25 Half-length Portrait Mode ... 86 Histogram ... 25 Hometown ... 43, 204 Image quality of still pictures ... 122 Image Recovery ... 169 Image Storage Capacity ...
Page 270 Press fully (shutter release button) ... 66 Press halfway (shutter release button) ... 66 Product Registration ... 224 e (Program) Mode ... 71 Protect Z ... 170 Provided Software ... 218 PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) ... 225 Quick Zoom ... 212 Rec.
Page 271 Video output format ... 208, 254 Voice Memo ... 194 White Balance ... 123 Windows ... 219 World Time ... 204 Zoom /x/w ... 82 Zoom lever ... 48 AP028401/ENG...
Page 272 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Hotline: 0180 5 736829 / 0180 5 PENTAX Austria Hotline: 0820 820 255 (http://www.pentax.at) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.

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Pentax X70 Operating Manual

Camera Features

Getting Started

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera on and off

Initial Settings

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode

Setting the Exposure

Setting the Shooting Functions

Recording Movies

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

Settings

Camera Settings

Connecting to a Computer

Setting up Your Computer

Connecting to a Windows PC

Connecting to a Macintosh

Appendix

Functions Available for each Shooting Mode

Messages

Troubleshooting

Default Settings

List of World Time Cities

Optional Accessories

Main Specifications

Warranty Policy

Index

Quick Links

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