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Pentax Optio M50 Operating Manual

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

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Caution • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. •...
  • Page 5 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 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 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...4 Contents ...6 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 11 Camera Features... 12 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 15 Names of Parts... 16 Names of Operating Parts ... 17 Monitor Indications ...
  • Page 9 Setting the Face Recognition function... 56 Calling Up a Specific Menu ... 57 Using the Playback Function ... 59 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ... 61 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ... 61 Setting The Functions (Program Mode) ... 62 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...63 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode)...65...
  • Page 10 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function... 114 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...115 Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode... 115 Playing Back Still Pictures ... 115 Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display... 116 Zoom Playback...
  • Page 11 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)... 157 Playing Back Sound ... 159 Adding a Voice Memo to Images...160 Recording a Voice Memo ... 160 Playing Back a Voice Memo... 161 Settings Camera Settings... 162 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ... 162 Changing the Sound Settings...163 Changing the Date and Time...
  • Page 12 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    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 14: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M50 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
  • Page 15 Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio M50, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.117) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.
  • Page 16 Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The Optio M50 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies.

  • Page 17: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio M50 O-ST51 (*) S-SW77 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI78(*) Battery charger AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual D-BC78 (*) Operating Manual...

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Self timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Tripod socket Speaker Battery/Card cover Display Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Terminal cover...

  • Page 19: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button. Power switch Shutter release button I button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button...

  • Page 20: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1 Shooting mode (p.53) 2 Face Priority icon (p.56) 3 Flash mode (p.89) 4 Drive mode (p.76, p.77) 5 Camera shake warning (p.85) 6 Focus mode (p.87) 7 Digital zoom icon (p.78) Intelligent zoom icon (p.78)
  • Page 21 Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1 Bright portion (blinks red) 2 Dark portion (blinks yellow) 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture 5 Recorded pixels (p.91) * 3 and 4 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 22 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A12 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

  • Page 24: Powering The Camera

    Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC78. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the 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 25: Installing The Battery

    PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

  • Page 26: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of 3 to release the battery. The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.

  • Page 27: Battery Level Indicator

    • In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. • Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures. •...

  • Page 28: Using The Ac Adapter

    AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
  • Page 29 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.

  • Page 30: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.34) •...
  • Page 31 Open the battery/card cover. Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2. 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 32 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

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

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

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

    Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.91 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.93 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) Built-in Memory 13 pictures 121 pictures...
  • Page 35 2 min. 28 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used. • Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card).

  • Page 36: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more 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 Playback Mode.

  • Page 38: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. 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.38) to set the current date and time.
  • Page 39 Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38). Go to Step 3 in “Setting Hometown and DST”...

  • Page 40: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
  • Page 41 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

  • Page 42: Quick Start

    The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture mode.

  • Page 43: Instant Review

    Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

  • Page 44: Playing Back Still Pictures

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

  • Page 45: Rotating The Displayed Image

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

  • Page 46: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.34) Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully.
  • Page 47 Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) : Changes the flash mode. (p.89) : Changes the focus mode. (p.87) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.88) 4/W button Changes the information on the display. (p.85) Green button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode.

  • Page 48: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.34) Shutter release button Switches to A mode. (p.115) I button Zooms up on the subject’s faces in the face-recognized image in order of the recognition during shooting. (Face close-up playback) Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display.
  • Page 49 Q button Switches to A mode. (p.115) Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.125, p.159) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.60) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.125, p.159) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display.

  • Page 50: Setting The Camera Functions

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

  • Page 53: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.181) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 54 • Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.63) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu item. (p.57) [W Setting] Menu Item Format...

  • Page 55: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio M50 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
  • Page 56 • In shooting modes other than R, A, C, O, 4 and F, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode. • Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode.
  • Page 57 Item For capturing images of food. Saturation will be Food rather high to make it look appetizing. Stitches images taken with the camera to create Digital Panorama a panoramic photograph. Composites two images resulting in wider field of Digital Wide view.

  • Page 58: Setting The Face Recognition Function

    Setting the Face Recognition function With the Optio M50, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes except O mode. In the Face Recognition function, you can choose the Face Priority function that recognizes the subject’s face, focuses (Face Recognition AF) and performs exposure compensation (Face Recognition AE), and the Smile Capture function* that recognizes the subject’s face, focuses...

  • Page 59: Calling Up A Specific Menu

    • The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), z (Natural Skin Tone), e (Portrait) or H (Kids) mode. You can select either Face Priority On or Smile Capture On. • Face Priority On is automatically selected in b (Auto Picture), z (Natural Skin Tone), e (Portrait), H (Kids) or C (Movie) mode.
  • Page 60 Assigning a Function to the Green Button Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a function and press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

  • Page 61: Using The Playback Function

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

  • Page 62: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Item Digital SR Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still image Divide Movies Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen Description For reducing the camera shake in recorded...

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from six shooting modes: - (Standard), A (Night Scene), q (Landscape), e (Portrait), \ (Sport) and <...

  • Page 64: Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

    Setting The Functions (Program Mode) In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 65: 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. 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.
  • Page 66 • Assign 9 mode to the Green button for using 9 mode. (p.57) • In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette in 9 mode.

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital Sr (Blur Reduction) Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

  • Page 68: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

    Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) In Y (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button. A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.
  • Page 69 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. The picture is taken. • In Y mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048 × 1536). •...

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

    Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait Mode) z (Natural Skin Tone) and e (Portrait) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.56) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. Use this mode when you want to enhance the natural skin tone of the people in your pictures.

  • Page 71: Press The Shutter Release Button Halfway

    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. The picture is taken. • If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected.

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

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

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) H (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition (p.56) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 75 • Face Recognition AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected.

  • Page 76: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) The F (Digital Panorama) mode enables you to overlap the edges of the frames so that they are easier to join together later into a panoramic picture. Take three frames overlapping their edges by moving the camera horizontally.
  • Page 77 Move the camera horizontally to the right or left and take the second frame. Move the camera so that the semi- transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to take the third frame.

  • Page 78: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 79: 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. Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Continuous before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, Shooting the longer the interval between shots.

  • Page 80: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject Zoom button (x) : enlarges the subject. When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom.
  • Page 81 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels Not Available (5× optical zoom available) 1024 Approx. 25.5× (Same as 25.5× Digital • You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate. •...
  • Page 82 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 83: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)

    Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) S (Digital Wide) mode can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film conversion equivalent to a maximum of approx. 28 mm. Press the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button when in A mode. Press and hold the w side of the Zoom/ w/x button to set the zoom to the widest position, release the button, and then press...
  • Page 84 Press the shutter release button. The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture. If you want to stop capturing images in the S mode, go to step 6.
  • Page 85 Press the 3 button, 4 button, or Zoom/ w/x button. Press the four-way controller (2). Press the 4 button. S mode stops. Setting the Digital Wide Function S mode is set to O (On) in the default settings. Use the A mode to set whether the camera enters S mode when the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button is pressed.

  • Page 86: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].

  • Page 87: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). • Y appears if you press the shutter release button halfway when camera shake is likely to occur.
  • Page 88 Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV...

  • Page 89: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

  • Page 90: Manual Focus

    • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • When shooting with = selected, if the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm. • When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to infinity.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash • The flash does not discharge (a Flash Off) in C (Movie) or F (Digital Panorama) mode, or when the drive mode is set to 1, or the focus mode is set to s.
  • Page 92 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

  • Page 93: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. 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 94 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. •...

  • Page 95: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.91). Quality Level Best Better...

  • Page 96: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluores. Light Manual Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB (Auto).
  • Page 97 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button.

  • Page 98: Setting The Ae Metering

    Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. AE metering Multi-segment metering Center- weighted metering Spot AE metering Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].
  • Page 99 • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 100: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (sensitivity 64 - Auto 800) • The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
  • Page 101 • When Sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels fixed at f. • When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 800) is available. • When the shooting mode is set to 4 (Digital SR), only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 6400) is available.

  • Page 102: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple Spot Automatic Tracking AF Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].

  • Page 103: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 104: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

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

  • Page 105: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

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

  • Page 106: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

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

  • Page 107: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    Setting the Date Imprint Function For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 108: 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 109 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 110: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 111 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. • The flash does not discharge in C mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. •...

  • Page 112: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

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

  • Page 113: Selecting The Quality Level Of Movies

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

  • Page 114: Selecting The Frame Rate

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

  • Page 115: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

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

  • Page 116: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function

    Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].

  • Page 117: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images 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 playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as [Q mode].

  • Page 118: Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.
  • Page 119 Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display.

  • Page 120: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the display during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press y on the Zoom/f/y button.

  • Page 121: Zoom Up On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)

    Zoom Up On the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face close-up playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if Face Recognition operated when the images were taken. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.
  • Page 122 • The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending the conditions such as the size of the face recognized when shooting. • Press y on the Zoom/f/y button during Face close-up playback to switch to the zoom playback; the image is displayed at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio.

  • Page 123: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the display in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.20 for details of each display mode. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.85 Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...

  • Page 124: Correcting Camera Shake With Digital Sr

    Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR For correcting the camera shake in recorded images. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to correct camera shake for. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (Digital SR).

  • Page 125: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow).
  • Page 126 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec.

  • Page 127: Playing Back Movies

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

  • Page 128: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Terminal cover By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
  • Page 129 • You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • 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 130: Deleting Images

    Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio M50. (p.133) Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.
  • Page 131 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.160), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. Press the i button. A confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 132: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Nine thumbnail images appear.
  • Page 133 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Delete all selected Delete all selected Delete all selected images/sounds images/sounds images/sounds Select &...

  • Page 134: 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.134) Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears.

  • Page 135: Recovering Deleted Images

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

  • Page 136: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 137 Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].

  • Page 138: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
  • Page 139 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite...

  • Page 140: Cropping Images

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

  • Page 141: Copying Images And Sound Files

    Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 142 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 143: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. Digital Filters Processes the image using the selected filter. You can choose from B&W/sepia filter two filters: B&W and sepia. Processes the image using the selected color filter.
  • Page 144 To Select a B&W/sepia filter or the Soft Filter Use the four-way controller ( filter. You can preview the results of the filter effect. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
  • Page 145 To Select the Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to select the 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 146: Red-Eye Compensation

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

  • Page 147: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Press the four-way controller (3).
  • Page 148 An error message appears in Step 4. Using a New Frame Frames downloaded from a PENTAX website or other source can be used when adding a frame to pictures. To display the frames available in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card, in Step 3, select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button.

  • Page 149: Editing Movies

    How to display the Movie Edit menu Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 150: Dividing A Movie

    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. 2 : Plays or pauses the movie 3 : Stops the movie and returns to the first frame 4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame 5 : Advances the movie frame by frame Press the 4 button.

  • Page 151: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
  • Page 152 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 153: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.149. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 154: Printing Using Pictbridge

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

  • Page 155: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
  • Page 156 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. Press the 4 button. The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 157: Printing All Images

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

  • Page 158: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

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

  • Page 159: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 160 Press the 4 button. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks during recording. You can record sounds continuously for up to 24 hours.

  • Page 161: Playing Back Sound

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

  • Page 162: 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 163: Playing Back A Voice Memo

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

  • Page 164: Settings

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

  • Page 165: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [W Setting] menu.
  • Page 166 Changing the Sound Type Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press the 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 6 to 8.

  • Page 167: Changing The Date And Time

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [W Setting] menu.
  • Page 168 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 4.

  • Page 169: Setting The World Time

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.165) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time.
  • Page 170 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.167 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the display (Select Time) Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]...

  • Page 171: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 3 button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following 19 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 172: Changing The Image Folder Name

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

  • Page 173: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

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

  • Page 174: Changing The Video Output Format

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

  • Page 175: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

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

  • Page 176: Using The Power Saving Function

    How to display the [W Setting] menu 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 177: Setting Auto Power Off

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

  • Page 178: Setting The Quick Zoom Function

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can choose whether or not to use the Quick Zoom function that magnifies an image to a maximum of ×8 by just pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button while playing back an image. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom] on the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 179: Setting The Guide Display

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette (p.59).

  • Page 180: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.181) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 181: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to display the Playback Mode Palette Q button Four-way controller 4 button Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. Press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 182: Appendix

    Appendix List of World Time Cities The column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.36) or the World Time (p.167). The column “Video Output Format” indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.

  • Page 183: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 184 Item 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 Contrast Date Imprint Last Memory Default Setting Setting P (Off) O (On) P (Off) P (Off)
  • Page 185 [W Setting] Menu Items Item 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 World time Destination (City) World Time Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name USB Connection...

  • Page 186: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Playback Mode Palette Items Item Digital SR Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Recorded Pixels Resize Quality Level Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still image Movie Edit Divide Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Single image/ sound Protect All Images/Sounds...

  • Page 187: Key Operation

    Key Operation Item Function Q button Operation Mode Zoom/w/x Zoom Position button Drive Mode Four-way Shooting Mode controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display Information Display button Operation Mode I button Last Memory Default Setting Setting Q mode —...

  • Page 188: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : Can be set and function is available. : Can be set but function is not available. Face Priority Smile Capture Face Priority Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) Yes b (Soft Flash) 9 (Single-frame shooting) Yes...
  • Page 189 Note: Menu settings cannot be changed when in Digital wide mode. \ E D *2, 3 *11 Fixed at J (Multiple) *12 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not available *13 Stitched photos are fixed at f (however, the first frame uses h) *14 Fixed at W (Automatic Tracking AF) *15 Fixed at Auto (Sensitivity 64 - 800) *16 Fixed at i for the first frame...

  • Page 190: 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-LI78 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC78 (*) (Battery charger D-BC78, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC78 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC78, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.

  • Page 191: 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.22) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 192 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 built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Display image/sound from built-in memory Green mode must be canceled to use this function.
  • Page 193 Message Printing is completed. Continue printing? Print Canceled No image to be processed Wrong DPOF setting Description Displayed when printing completes. Displayed when printing is canceled. Displayed when there are no images to print. Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.

  • Page 194: 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 PC No image appears on the display The camera is connected to a TV The brightness level of the display is set too dark...
  • Page 195 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 subject is too close The focus mode is set to q The flash mode is set to a (flash off) The drive mode is set The flash does not...

  • Page 196: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 8.0 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.35 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital SR mode. * Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital Wide mode. Movie Sensitivity Auto, Fixed (ISO 64 - 6400)
  • Page 197 Movie/Sound Built-in Memory 48 sec. 1 min. 640×480 5 sec. 1 min. 39 sec. 1 min. 17 sec. 1 min. 320×240 45 sec. 2 min. 28 sec. The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
  • Page 198 Focus Type Focus range (From lens face) Focus Lock Exposure control Metering System Exposure Compensation Face Priority Recognition of max. 15 people’s faces, Smile Capture Scene modes Auto Picture, Green, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Digital SR (Blur Reduction), Surf &...
  • Page 199 Battery Life Number of Recordable Images approx. 210 pictures Playback Time approx. 240 min. Movie Recording Time approx. 70 min. Sound Recording Time approx. 300 min. Interfaces USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) /PC/AV terminal Video Output NTSC/PAL (monaural) PictBridge Printer Print Modes Paper Size Paper Type Quality...

  • Page 200: 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 201 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 202 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 203: 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 204 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
  • Page 205 Memo...

  • Page 206: Index

    Index Symbols [A Rec.Mode] menu ... 51 A mode ... 10, 115 I button ... 44, 46 Q button ... 44, 47 Q mode ... 10, 115 [W Setting] menu ... 52 9 Green Mode ... 63 X Green Button ... 45, 47, 57 i Delete ...
  • Page 207 Copy ... 139 Cropping ... 138 Dark portions ... 19 Date and time ... 38, 165 Date Imprint ... 105 Daylight G ... 94 Daylight saving time ... 38 Default setting ... 36, 181 Delete i ... 43, 128 Deleting sounds ... 129 Digital Filter ...
  • Page 208 PAL ... 172 Pan Focus 3 ... 87 Panoramic Pictures ... 74 Photo processing lab ... 149 PictBridge ... 152 Playback ... 42, 115, 125, 159, 161 Playback Mode ... 35 Playback Mode Palette ... 59 Playing back movies ... 125 Playing back sounds ...
  • Page 209 Zoom button ... 44, 46 Zoom xw ... 78...
  • Page 210 Memo...
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  • Page 212 PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Italia S.r.l. PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited • Printed on recycled paper. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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