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Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page -1 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM
Thank you for purchasing this
PENTAX Digital Camera.
When you use this camera for the first
time, it is recommended you read this
Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel
for the basic operation of the camera.
Refer to the separately supplied
"Operating Manual" by CD for further
explanation of functions and advanced
operations of the camera and how to
connect the camera to your computer.

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  • Page 1 Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page -1 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera.
  • Page 2 Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 0 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM To users of this camera • There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Handling Precautions For Batteries

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM • 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 5: About The Ac Adapter

    • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

  • Page 6: 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 7 Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 5 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM • Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry. •...

  • Page 8: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below. P Camera (Optio E70) P Strap (O-ST51) P Software (CD-ROM) S-SW87 P USB cable (I-USB7)
  • Page 9 Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators Front Flash Self timer lamp Lens Microphone Speaker Tripod socket PC/AV terminal Battery/Card cover Back Display Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button Q button I button Strap lug Four-way controller...

  • Page 10: Battery Level Indicator

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Monitor Indicators Following indicators are displayed in the Still Picture Capture Mode. Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode Face Priority icon Digital zoom icon Shooting mode Memory status Flash mode Built-in memory (without card) Drive mode SD Memory Card...

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 9 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Preparing the Camera for Use Prepare your camera for use before you begin using it. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration. Installing the Battery and Card Install the battery and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 12: Turning The Camera On

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 10 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Turning the Camera On Press the power switch The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Setting the Language, Date and Time The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.
  • Page 13 Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 11 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Press the four-way controller (3) Initial Setting to move the frame to [Hometown]. English Hometown New York MENU Cancel Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Hometown] screen. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

  • Page 14: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 12 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Press the four-way controller (5) Date Adjust to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the four-way controller (23) to mm dd yy Date Style choose the date display style. Date 01/01/2009 Press the four-way controller (5) Time 0:00 to select [24h], then use the four-...

  • Page 15: Taking Pictures

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 13 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Taking Pictures Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness. Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display. Use the Zoom/w/x button to change the captured area.

  • Page 16: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 14 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Selecting the Flash Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches between the following modes. Auto Flash Off Flash On Flash On + Red-eye Memo • In C (Movie) mode, the flash mode cannot be switched. •...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 15 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Memo • You can select j (Continuous Shooting) depending on the shooting mode. • You can select r (2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g (10 sec. Self-timer). •...

  • Page 18: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 16 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Selecting a Shooting Mode You can choose the appropriate mode for your particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller (3). Landscape Landscape For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.

  • Page 19: Playing Back Images

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 17 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Playing Back Images You can play back the images taken on the display. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 02/02/2009 02/02/2009...

  • Page 20: Deleting Images

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 18 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display. Playback the image you want to delete. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017...

  • Page 21: Delete All Images

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 19 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Press the i button twice while the image is played back. The confirmation screen appears. Delete all images All images are deleted from memory Delete all images Cancel...

  • Page 22: Selecting A Playback Mode

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a playback mode, then press the 4 button. For details of how to use the Optio E70 or instructions on connecting the camera to a computer, refer to the manual below. Optio E70 Operating Manual...

  • Page 23: Information For Users On Collection And Disposal Of Old Equipment And Used Batteries

    Quick_Start_Guide_E70.fm Page 21 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:28 AM 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 24 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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