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Pentax Optio 50 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA)
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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.
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  • Page 1 FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its casing has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.
  • Page 4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 5: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ... 8 Package Contents... 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA... 10 Front View... 10 Rear View... 11 Mode Dial ... 12 LCD Monitor Information... 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA... 15 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) ... 15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)...16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ...17...
  • Page 7 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer...55 Step 3: Download images or movie clips...56 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...57 Installing ACDSee for PENTAX...57 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...58 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer...59...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    You can connect the camera directly to printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. Provided editing software: ACDSee for PENTAX You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    USB Cable Software CD-ROM (S-SW33) ************************************************************************************ Common (Optional) Accessories (not included with the camera): AC power adapter (supplied by PENTAX) SD memory card (available on the market) Batteries (available on the market) Battery Charger (available on the market) Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 2. Flash Power button 4. Mode dial 5. Self-timer LED EN-10 6. Viewfinder window 7. Microphone 8. PC (USB) / AV terminal 9. DC IN 3V terminal 10.Lens...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Viewfinder 2. Viewfinder LED Zoom in (telephoto) button Zoom out (wide-angle) button Thumbnail button Playback button 5. Strap holder 6. MENU Menu button Delete button Arrow button (Up) Arrow button (Right) Self-timer button Arrow button (Down) Arrow button (Left) Flash button OK button DISPLAY Display button...

  • Page 12: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. Mode Program Portrait Landscape Sports Night Setup Movie Simple EN-12 Description Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1. Flash mode ] Auto Flash ] Red Eye Reduction ] Forced flash ] No Flash 2. Mode indication Simple Mode ] Setup Mode ] Movie Mode ] Landscape Mode 5. Possible number of shots ] Program Mode 6.
  • Page 14 Movie Mode 1. Movie mode 2. Recordable movie time available 3. Memory status 4. Battery power indicator 5. Focus area Image Playback 1. Playback mode 2. Memory status 3. Battery power indicator 4. Playback information Movie Playback 1. Playback mode 2.

  • Page 15: Preparing The Camera

    You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2.

  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Blinking red LED indicator Blinking red Self-timer indicator Blinking blue EN-18 Description/Activity The digital camera is powering up. The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). USB communication/transfer in progress. Charging the flash. The self-timer function is activated.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. Power button EN-19...

  • Page 20: Choosing The Screen Language

    Choosing the Screen Language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button.

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. 2. Press to select the [Set-up2] menu. 3.

  • Page 22: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

  • Page 23: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 1.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1.

  • Page 24: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image.

  • Page 25: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.

  • Page 26: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the button.

  • Page 27: Using The Flash

    When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible. NO FLASH Use this mode where the flash use is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect.

  • Page 28: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.

  • Page 30: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2. Press the button to turn on the power. 3. Press the MENU button, then toggle menu.

  • Page 31: Using The Mode Dial

    USING THE MODE DIAL Simple Mode [ (Simple) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button.

  • Page 32: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode [ Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Landscape Mode [ This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

  • Page 33: Sport Mode

    Sport Mode [ This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. Night Mode [ This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background.

  • Page 34: Advanced Shooting

    ADVANCED SHOOTING High Speed Continuous This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the 2. Press the MENU button, then use In the mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 35: Auto Bracket

    Auto Bracket In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the 2. Press the MENU button, then use 3.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode - The Basics

    PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still image you have just captured at a time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3.

  • Page 38: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. To view the previous image, press To view the next image, press 2.

  • Page 39: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the button once.

  • Page 40: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 41: Resizing An Image

    Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to button. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Movie Clips

    Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on TV or computers. 1. Press the button. 2. Use to go through the images until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed.

  • Page 44: Playback Mode - Advanced Features

    NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn off all devices to be connected. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera.

  • Page 45: Deleting Images/Movie Clips

    Deleting Images/Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. To delete the latest single image/movie clip 1.

  • Page 46: Protecting Images/Movie Clips

    Protecting Images/Movie Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In the mode, use To view the previous image, press To view the next image, press 3.

  • Page 47: Setting The Dpof

    [DPOF], then press the to select by your preference, then press the To configure print settings for a single image. To configure print settings for all images. Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. button. EN-47...
  • Page 48 Step Figure Procedure One Image Copies [Copies]: Date Cancel Return [Date]: OK : Exit : One Image [Return]: Copies Date Return OK : Exit : Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode. * The To unmark the DPOF One Image All Images...

  • Page 49: Connecting To A Pictbridge-Compatible Printer

    Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.
  • Page 50 Step Figure Procedure Paper Setting button to confirm. Size Standard [Size]: Borderless Standard [Borderless]:You may select the desired item depending on the type of Select : OK : 100-0008 detailed settings. Print : Select : Info. : Cancel : Print Info Print Info Date With...
  • Page 51 Step Figure Procedure Print Print Cancel Select : OK : This starts printing and displays the message “Printing now” on the monitor screen.The message will disappear after the printing is finished. Printing now Cancel : * To cancel printing: Print Continue Pressing the Cancel...
  • Page 52 Procedure Step Figure button to print. Paper Setting [Size]: Size Standard Borderless Standard [Borderless]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of Select : OK : Print Print Cancel Select : OK : This starts printing and displays the message “Printing now” on the monitor screen.

  • Page 53: Transferring Files From Your Digital Camera To Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or movie clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web.

  • Page 54: Step 1: Install The Usb Driver

    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Installation on MAC OS 9.0 For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own USB drivers. EN-54...

  • Page 55: Step 2: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing button. 2. Press to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use Con.]. 3. Press the button. 4. Use to select [PC], then press the 5.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Download Images Or Movie Clips

    Step 3: Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk”...

  • Page 57: Editing Software Installation

    PENTAX's full-featured image viewer and media player quickly generates high-quality displays of your images and media files. Also, ACDSee for PENTAX includes a wide variety of image editing tools you can use to create, edit, and touch-up your digital images. Use tools such as red-eye reduction, crop, sharpen, blur, and emboss to enhance or correct your images.

  • Page 58: Using The Digital Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer...

  • Page 59: Step 2: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    6. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera. Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing: 1.

  • Page 60: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode1 Rec.Pixels Quality Sharpness Medium Color 0 / 5 OK : Exit : OK : 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2.
  • Page 61 Item Functional Description Focus You can take images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro, or infinity. Std. Macro Infinity Drive Mode Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures. Std. HS Continuous Auto Bracket In the Mode Mode1...
  • Page 62 Mode1 Item Color Saturation Mode2 Item Focus Drive Mode AE Metering EN-62 Functional Description Sets the color of the image that will be captured. Full Color B&W Sepia To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference. Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color.
  • Page 63 Mode3 Item Functional Description EV Comp. Sets a compensation to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV. White Bal. Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

  • Page 64: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips. Movie Color OK : Exit : 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2. Press the MENU button, then use 3. To exit the playback menu, press the MENU button. Item Functional Description Color...

  • Page 65: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. Playback Playback Delete Delete Slideshow Slideshow Protect Protect OK : Exit : 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the MENU button, then use 3.
  • Page 66 “Setting the DPOF” for further details. Copy Image Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

  • Page 67: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. Set-up2 Set-up1 Set-up1 Sound Reset No. Auto Off 5min Date Imprint Digital Zoom Format Reset Quick View OK : 0 / 8 OK : 1.
  • Page 68 Item Functional Description Reset Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * OK / Cancel Reset No. Set whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a new folder.
  • Page 69 Set-up2 settings Item Functional Description Date Adjust This sets the date and the time. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. * y/m/d * d/m/y * m/d/y Video Out Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera.

  • Page 70: Connecting The Digital Camera To Other Devices

    CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES EN-70...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Movie clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Best, Better, Good Movie image: Good Recording media 12MB internal memory SD memory card (Optional, up to 512 MB)

  • Page 72: Appendix

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes * The battery has run out. Power does not * The battery is not oriented correctly. turn on. * The battery cover is not closed properly. * The AC power adapter (optional) is disconnected. * The function of [Auto Off] in the Camera suddenly has been activated.
  • Page 73 Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.
  • Page 74 Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD memory card. Internal Memory Image size (12MB) 320 x 240 00:56 The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings. EN-74 SD Memory Card 32MB...

  • Page 75: Warranty Policy

    PENTAX service facilities. Procedure during 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid.
  • Page 76 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. Notwithstanding this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy.
  • Page 77 Model Number: Optio 50 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: March, 2005, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 EN-77...

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