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Pentax Optio S1 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 copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
  • Page 4 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the camera can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the power adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 6: About The Battery

    About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.

  • Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera •...

  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after the temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...5 Contents ...7 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 13 Camera Features... 14 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 17 Names of Parts... 18 Names of Operating Parts ... 19 Monitor Indications ...
  • Page 10 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures...64 Taking Pictures... 64 Setting the Shooting Mode ... 67 Using the Face Detection Function ... 69 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ... 70 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ... 71 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...72 Using the Zoom ...73 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/ Digital SR/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) ...75...
  • Page 11 Recording Movies ... 109 Recording a Movie...109 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ...111 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function... 112 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 113 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...116 Playing Back Still Pictures ...
  • Page 12 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ... 158 Setting the Voice Recording Function ... 158 Recording Sound...159 Playing Back Sound ... 159 Adding a Voice Memo to Images...161 Recording a Voice Memo ... 161 Playing Back a Voice Memo... 162 Settings Camera Settings...
  • Page 13 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode...196 Messages...198 Troubleshooting... 200 Default Settings... 202 List of World Time Cities...207 Optional Accessories ... 208 Main Specifications ...209 WARRANTY POLICY... 213 Index... 219...
  • Page 14 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter and follow the instructions.

  • Page 16: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio S1 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
  • Page 17 Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures! Display Your Data in Calendar Format! With the Optio S1, you can display recorded images and movies by date in calendar format (p.119). This lets you quickly find the image or movie you want to play back.
  • Page 18 Advanced Movie Recording Functions The Optio S1 has a “Movie SR” function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.112), and it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.111). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment, the recorded data is output at normal screen resolution.

  • Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio S1 O-ST116 (*) S-SW116 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB116 (*) I-AVC116 (*) battery D-LI78 (*) Power adapter Quick Guide Operating Manual D-PA116 (*) (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 20: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Remote control receiver Microphone Speaker Tripod socket Battery/card cover...

  • Page 21: Names Of Operating Parts

    Back Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50 - p.53) for an explanation of the function of each button. Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Strap lug Display Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button Q button C button Four-way controller...

  • Page 22: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the...
  • Page 23 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1 Shooting mode (p.67) 2 Face Detection mode (p.69) 3 D-Range Setting (p.95) 4 Shake Reduction setting (p.102) 13 Battery level indicator (p.35) 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Flash Mode (p.88) 8 Drive Mode (p.84, p.85) 9 Focus Mode (p.89)
  • Page 24 * 3 varies depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. When [Highlight Correction] is set to O (On) When [Shadow Correction] is set to O (On) When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O (On) If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in 3.
  • Page 25 A1 Shooting mode (p.67) A2 Face Detection mode (p.69) A3 D-Range Setting (p.95) A4 Shake Reduction setting ( p.102 ) A14 AE Metering (p.98) A5 Flash Mode (p.88) A6 Drive Mode (p.84, p.85) A7 Focus Mode (p.89) A8 Digital Zoom/ Intelligent Zoom icon (p.73) A9 Memory status (p.40) A10 Remaining image storage capacity B3 Aperture...

  • Page 26: Display In Q Mode

    Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038...
  • Page 27 Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
  • Page 28 Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button MENU Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
  • Page 29 When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
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  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap ... 30 Powering the Camera ... 31 Installing an SD Memory Card ... 36 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 40 Initial Settings ... 42...

  • Page 32: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST116) 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 33: Powering The Camera

    Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo facing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
  • Page 34 Close the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is securely closed. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. (p.33) To Remove the Battery Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 35: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the battery from a power outlet using the provided power adapter (D-PA116) and USB cable (I-USB116) before using it for the first time, after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. To power outlet Power adapter...
  • Page 36 • Do not use the power adapter D-PA116 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, as the adapter may overheat or be damaged. • Make sure that the battery has been inserted correctly and the cable is connected properly if the self-timer lamp blinks. •...

  • Page 37: Battery Level Indicator

    • Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display. Screen Display (green) (green) (yellow) (red) [Battery depleted] Battery Status Adequate power remains. Battery is running low. Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears.

  • Page 38: Installing An Sd Memory Card

    Installing an SD Memory Card This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. (These cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when a card is not inserted (p.40).
  • Page 39 SD Memory Card socket Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 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 40 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write- protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

  • Page 41: Number Of Recordable Images

    Number of Recordable Images The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory also varies. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.

  • Page 42: 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/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.42 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 43: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode

    Starting-up in the Playback Mode If you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback mode. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.

  • Page 44: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
  • Page 45 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.45) if the desired settings do not appear. Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete].
  • Page 46 If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.
  • Page 47 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

  • Page 48: Setting The Date And Time

    The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.207) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format”...
  • Page 49 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 camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time.
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  • Page 51: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ... 50 Setting the Camera Functions ... 55...

  • Page 52: Understanding The Button Functions

    Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.40). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.65). Starts and stops sound file recording in Voice Recording (p.159).
  • Page 53 C button Starts and stops movie recording (p.109). Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.84, p.85). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67). Changes the flash mode (p.88). Changes the focus mode (p.89). Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.90). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.20).

  • Page 54: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.40). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.54). Zoom button Press towards the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when pressed towards the left again.
  • Page 55 Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.117, p.159). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.120). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.117, p.159). Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.116). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, plays back a movie in forward and reverse during movie playback (p.117).

  • Page 56: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode

    Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for viewing the captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode”...

  • Page 57: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images and sound files are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.120). Operating the Menus There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec.
  • Page 58 Ex.) To set [Focusing Area] 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]. Press the four-way controller (3) twice. The frame moves to [Focusing Area].
  • Page 59 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 60: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set from the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.202) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 61 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Exit MENU [A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 Rec. Mode Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint Exit MENU • Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.
  • Page 62 [W Setting] Menu Item Sound Date Adjustment World Time Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Format Description For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound For adjusting the date and time For setting the Hometown city and Destination city...
  • Page 63 [W Setting] Menu 1 Setting Sound Date Adjustment 01/01/2011 World Time English Folder Name Date USB Connection MSC Exit MENU [W Setting] Menu 3 Setting Pixel Mapping Format MENU Exit [W Setting] Menu 2 Setting Video Out NTSC Brightness Level Power Saving 5s e c .
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  • Page 65: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ... 64 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 88 Recording Movies ... 109 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 113...

  • Page 66: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio S1 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).
  • Page 67 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.67) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
  • Page 68 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame is displayed on the monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

  • Page 69: Setting The Shooting Mode

    • You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.100). Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio S1 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
  • Page 70 There are 23 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Shooting Mode Auto Picture Program Blue Sky Landscape Flower Sunset Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Portrait Natural Skin Tone Food Digital SR Kids Sport Surf & Snow Fireworks Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame.

  • Page 71: Using The Face Detection Function

    For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196). Using the Face Detection Function With the Optio S1, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the...

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

    Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)

    The following restrictions apply in b mode: • [Face Detection] cannot be set to [Off]. • The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. • If the (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is set to , (Auto) or c (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The 9 mode settings are as shown below.

  • Page 75: Using The Zoom

    • The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to the Green button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.107). By default, the 9 mode is assigned to the Green button. • In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button.
  • Page 76 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Pixels Not Available (5× optical zoom only) Not Available (5× optical zoom only) • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom. • Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.

  • Page 77: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Uses Digital Zoom Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.113 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) You can choose an appropriate shooting mode for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

  • Page 78: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)

    Press the 4 button. The A, B, c, S or U mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 79: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)

    Press the 4 button. The c or d mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

  • Page 80: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    When [Focusing Area] (p.91) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use the Y (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the color of your pet’s coat when you take a picture.

  • Page 81: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode)

    When [Focusing Area] (p.91) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode) For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture Sport is taken.

  • Page 82: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

    Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 83: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536). • Frames cannot be added to movies. • By default, three frames are built-in to the camera. These frames are not deleted even if the built-in memory is formatted.

  • Page 84: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing the legibility of small print. Color Neg. Color B &...

  • Page 85: Taking Pictures Using The Miniature/Hdr Filter

    Taking Pictures Using the Miniature/HDR Filter In o (Miniature)/p (HDR) Filter mode, you can take impressive pictures using the filter. For capturing an image where the subject looks like a o Miniature Filter miniature object. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).

  • Page 86: Using The Camera's Self-Timer

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Processing the captured images by using the Miniature/HDR filter 1 p.138 Using the Camera’s 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 or other support when taking a picture using the self-timer.

  • Page 87: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)

    Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self- timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • For movies, recording will start ten seconds or two seconds after the C button is pressed. • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.

  • Page 88: Taking Pictures Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.
  • Page 89 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h and press the 4 button. The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

  • Page 90: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye • The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations: - When S (Fireworks) is selected as the shooting mode - When recording a movie - When j (Continuous Shooting) or q (Burst Shooting) is selected as the drive mode...

  • Page 91: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes.
  • Page 92 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. •...
  • Page 93 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.

  • Page 94: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J. • If you change the [Focusing Area] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.107). Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
  • Page 95 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.

  • Page 96: Compensating For Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Compensating for 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 97: Correcting The Brightness (D-Range Setting)

    Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) Expands the dynamic range and enables a more ample gradation expression, and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. Highlight Correction adjusts the overexposed areas and Shadow Correction adjusts the underexposed areas. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 98: 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. F Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluores. Light Manual • Set another white balance setting if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the [White Balance] set to F.
  • Page 99 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.107). Saving the White Balance setting 1p.113 To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

  • Page 100: Setting The Ae Metering

    Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. Multi-segment metering Center-weighted metering Spot AE metering Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].

  • Page 101: Setting The Sensitivity

    • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 102: Switching The Face Detection Function

    Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
  • Page 103 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option. The camera detects a person’s face. The camera automatically release the Smile shutter when your subject smiles. The camera does not detect a person’s face.

  • Page 104: Setting The Shake Reduction Function

    • Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].

  • Page 105: Setting The Instant Review

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. One of the following icons appears on the display. M When [Shake Reduction] is set to O When [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off) (If the camera shake is likely to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.) The Shake Reduction function does not work in the following situations: - When S (Fireworks) is selected as the shooting mode...

  • Page 106: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    If the Blink Detection function works when shooting, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during Instant Review. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 107: 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. Normal High Press the 3 button.

  • Page 108: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.107). Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures.

  • Page 109: Calling Up A Specific Function

    • O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture in the format set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.46). Calling Up a Specific Function You can assign a function to the Green button and recall it quickly by simply pressing the Green button.
  • Page 110 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a function and press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. The selected function is assigned to the Green button. To Use the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode. The function assigned to the Green button is called up. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting and press the 4 button.

  • Page 111: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Point the camera at your subject in A mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). (The frame disappears when recording starts.) Press the C button.
  • Page 112 Press the C button. Recording stops. Playing Back a Movie 1p.117 • The flash does not discharge while recording a movie. • The autofocus system does not operate while recording a movie. • You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the Digital Zoom is available both before and during recording.

  • Page 113: Selecting The Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.

  • Page 114: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function You can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.

  • Page 115: 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 O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 116 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Press the 3 button twice.

  • Page 117: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ... 116 Deleting Images and Sound Files ... 126 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ... 132...

  • Page 118: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q button after taking a picture. The camera enters the Q mode and the captured image appears on the display (single-image display). Press the four-way controller (45). The previous or next image appears. To Delete the Displayed Image Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen.

  • Page 119: Playing Back A Movie

    Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Recorded sound is played back at the same time. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.

  • Page 120: Multi-Image Display

    Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Press the zoom button towards the left (f) again to switch to nine-image display.
  • Page 121 Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, press the zoom button towards the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left (f) three times.

  • Page 122: Using The Playback Functions

    Using the Playback Functions Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a playback mode. The guide for the selected function appears below. Press the 4 button. The selected playback function is called up. Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Slideshow...

  • Page 123: Slideshow

    Cropping Image/Sound Copy Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Start-up Screen Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 124 Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow. To resume the slideshow, press the 4 button again. Press any button other than the 4 button. The slideshow stops. To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next.
  • Page 125 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the screen effect and press the 4 button. Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in Random Various effects are used randomly No effect Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound Effect].

  • Page 126: Rotating An Image

    Rotating an 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 (2345) to select s (Image Rotation). Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

  • Page 127: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press the zoom button towards the right (y). The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Continuing to press the zoom button towards the right (y) changes the magnification continuously.

  • Page 128: Deleting Images And Sound Files

    Deleting Images and Sound Files You can delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.129). In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.

  • Page 129: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. Press the 4 button. The sound data is deleted. • Select [Delete] in Step 3 to delete both the image and sound data. • You cannot delete only the sound from a movie. Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nine- image display at once.

  • Page 130: Deleting All Images And Sound Files

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and sound files. If you select an image and press the zoom button towards the right (y), the selected image appears in single- image display as long as the button is pressed, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.

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

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Delete All] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted. Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.
  • Page 132 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image/Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image/Sound]. Press the 4 button. The message [Protects this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image or sound file.
  • Page 133 To Protect All Images and Sound Files Select [All Images/Sounds] in Step 5 on p.130. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears.

  • Page 134: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC116), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video input terminal, such as a TV. Turn the AV equipment and camera off. Face the } mark on the AV cable towards the 4 mark on the camera, and connect the cable to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 135: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on. • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting (p.173).
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  • Page 137: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 136 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 153 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 138: Editing Images

    Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

  • Page 139: Cropping Images

    Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 140: Processing Images With The Miniature/Hdr Filter

    Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. Choose the cropping area. Change the size and/or position of the cropping frame by the following operations.
  • Page 141 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o or p. Press the 4 button. When the o mode is selected, the screen for selecting the area to be blurred is displayed. When the p mode is selected, proceed to Step 7.

  • Page 142: Processing Images With The Digital Filters

    Press the 4 button. The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed. Processing Images with the Digital Filters This function lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on the selected image. Processes the image into one that has the look of a black and white B&W photograph.
  • Page 143 Press the 4 button. The filter selection screen appears. B&W Sepia Toy Camera Retro Color Extract Color Color Emphasis Soft Brightness Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter Use the four-way controller ( The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears.
  • Page 144 To Select a Retro, Color, Extract Color or Color Emphasis Filter Use the four-way controller ( The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller ( to choose the color. The color filter changes in the following sequence each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed.
  • Page 145 To Select a Toy Camera or Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. Four-way controller Toy Camera Brightness Press the 4 button.

  • Page 146: Compensating For An Unwanted Red-Eye Effect

    Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera. The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies and on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.

  • 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. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with the recorded pixels of l (3216×3216)/i (4224×2376)/h (1920×1080), movies, and images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller.
  • Page 148 Press the zoom button towards the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom button towards the left Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
  • Page 149 Optional Frames In addition to the built-in frames that come with the Optio S1, there are 90 different optional frames included on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW116). You can save the optional frames to the camera’s built-in memory or an SD Memory Card.

  • Page 150: Editing Movies

    To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 151 To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie editing selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.

  • Page 152: Copying Images And Sound Files

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, each segment is saved as a new file, and the original movie is deleted. Protected movies cannot be divided. Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
  • Page 153 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once.
  • Page 154 Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory. To copy other images or sound files, repeat Steps 4 to 7. Select [Cancel] to exit the copy operation. • Images with sounds are copied with the sound. •...

  • Page 155: 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 by using a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo processing lab.
  • Page 156 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

  • Page 157: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images DPOF settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.154. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and switch O or P for [Date] setting.
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  • Page 159: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ... 158 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 161...

  • Page 160: Recording Sound (Voice Recording)

    Recording Sound (Voice Recording) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Setting the Voice Recording Function To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first.

  • Page 161: Recording Sound

    Recording Sound Press the Green button in A mode. The camera enters the Voice Recording mode. 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.
  • Page 162 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time Available operations during playback Zoom button towards the right (x) Zoom button towards the left (w) Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Available operations while playback is paused Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (4)

  • Page 163: 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 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

  • Page 164: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo In Q mode, 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 a voice memo in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.

  • Page 165: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings ... 164...

  • Page 166: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. If you select [Format] without an SD Memory Card inserted into the camera, the camera’s built-in memory will be formatted instead.

  • Page 167: Changing The Sound Settings

    Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sound] screen appears.

  • Page 168: Changing The Date And Time

    Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to Q mode. Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings (p.46). Also, you can change the format in which the date appears on the camera.
  • Page 169 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Format]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date].

  • Page 170: Setting The World Time

    Change the time in the same way as in Steps 8 to 12. If you select [12h] in Step 7, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time. Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 171 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [X Destination]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [X Destination] screen appears. The city that is currently selected blinks on the map. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear.
  • Page 172 To Display the Time of the Destination (Select Time) Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select Time].

  • Page 173: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

  • Page 174: Changing The Naming System Of The Folder

    Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images. When the naming system is set to [Date], pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. PENTX xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number) xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) Date...

  • Page 175: Changing The Video Output Format

    Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PENTX] or [Date]. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 176: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.132 Video Output Format of Each City 1p.207 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...

  • Page 177: Using The Power Saving Function

    Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness if any button is pressed.

  • Page 178: Setting The Auto Power Off Function

    Setting the Auto Power Off Function You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off].

  • Page 179: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Only images available for the start-up screen are displayed. You can also choose the PENTAX logo screen or the Guide Display Start-up screen already stored in the camera. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 180: Correcting Defective Pixels In The Ccd Sensor (Pixel Mapping)

    Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. Press the 3 button in A mode, and press the four- way controller (5).

  • Page 181: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.202) for the reset settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Press the four-way controller (5).
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  • Page 183: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer ... 182 Using the Provided Software ... 186...

  • Page 184: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to a computer. You cannot perform the following setting if your camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 185 A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the Optio S1 to a computer.

  • Page 186: Connecting The Camera And The Computer

    Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I-USB116). Turn the computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Face the } mark on the USB cable towards the 4 mark on the camera, and connect the cable to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 187: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    Windows Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Click [Eject Optio S1]. The message appears. Disconnect the USB cable from the Windows PC and your camera. Macintosh Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.

  • Page 188: Using The Provided Software

    “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” (for Macintosh) Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese You can edit movies when using the “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” (for Windows) System Requirements The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the images and movies captured with the camera on a computer.

  • Page 189: Installing The Software

    Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 are not supported. Macintosh Mac OS X (Ver.10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. PowerPC G4 800 MHz processor or equivalent CPU (Intel Core Duo or higher processor recommended) Memory 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
  • Page 190 Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD/DVD drive (S-SW116) icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX]. Choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.
  • Page 191 Macintosh Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW116) icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.

  • Page 192: Using Mediaimpression On Windows

    Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If the computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
  • Page 193 When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. 2 Click [PhotoImpression]. 3 Click [Import]. Click the folder icon next to [Destination Folder] and specify the destination location. To import all images, proceed to Step Select an image to import.

  • Page 194: Using Mediaimpression On Macintosh

    Using MediaImpression on Macintosh Connect the camera to your Macintosh. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 on p.184 for details. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the start page appears. Click [Import].
  • Page 195 Click [Import]. The images are imported to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears. When a message appears after import is complete, click [Done]. • If the images from the camera are not displayed in the Import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. •...
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  • Page 197: Appendix

    Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 196 Messages ... 198 Troubleshooting ... 200 Default Settings ... 202 List of World Time Cities ... 207 Optional Accessories ... 208 Main Specifications ... 209 WARRANTY POLICY ... 213 Index ... 219...

  • Page 198: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. Function Zoom button Zoom operation , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash b (Flash On) Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) (Standard) g (Self-timer) Z (2 sec. Self-timer) Drive j (Continuous Shooting) Mode...
  • Page 199 Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode. However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below.

  • Page 200: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Battery depleted Memory card full Built-in memory full Memory card error The built-in memory is not formatted Card is not formatted Card is locked Compression error No image/sound Movie recording stopped The camera will turn off...
  • Page 201 Message The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an Image folder image in the largest folder number (999) and no more cannot be created images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card (p.164). The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Protected (p.129).

  • Page 202: 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 No image appears computer on the display The camera is connected to a TV The brightness level of the display is set too dark...
  • Page 203 Problem The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area The flash mode is set to a The drive mode is set to j or q The flash does not The focus mode is set discharge...

  • Page 204: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 205 Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Memory Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Face Detection Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint [C Movie] Menu Items Item Recorded Pixels Movie SR Default Setting Memory...
  • Page 206 [W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Format (date) Date Format (time) Date Adjustment Date Time Select Time Destination (City) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/u Folder Name USB Connection...

  • Page 207: Playback Mode Palette Items

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

  • Page 208: Key Operation

    Key Operation Item Function Operation Q button Zoom button Zoom Position Drive Mode Shooting Four-way controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display Information button Default Setting Q mode Mode Full wide-angle 9 (Standard) b (Auto Picture) Mode (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec.

  • Page 209: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.42) or the World Time (p.168). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Region City North Honolulu...

  • Page 210: 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 (*) Power adapter D-PA116 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC78 (Battery charger D-BC78, AC plug cord) The battery charger is only sold as a kit.

  • Page 211: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 14 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode. * Fixed at f in Digital SR/Miniature Filter/Burst Shooting mode, or when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.
  • Page 212 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 4288×3216 3216×3216 i 4224×2376 3072×2304 h 1920×1080 640×480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only when images are recorded on blank built-in memory or SD Memory Card. If movies or sound are recorded, the image storage capacity is decreased.
  • Page 213 Approx. 7.0× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 33.5× at m (640×480) Intelligent Zoom (when combined with optical zoom) Digital Zoom Up to approx. 6.7× (combines with 5× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx. 33.5×) Shake Reduction Still Movie Display 2.7 inch LCD, approx.
  • Page 214 Movie Continuous Recording Time Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Night Scene mode) Built-in Flash Modes Flash Range Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting, Remote Control Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time Power Source...

  • Page 215: 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 216 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 217 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 218: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio S1 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: March, 2011, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 219 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 220 Memo...

  • Page 221: Index

    Index Symbols A Mode ... 12, 54 Q Mode ... 12, 54 Q button ... 50, 52 C button ... 51 [A Rec. Mode] menu ... 58, 202 [C Movie] Menu ... 59, 203 [W Setting] menu ... 60, 204 i Delete ...
  • Page 222 Candlelight Mode ... 75 Capture Mode Palette ... 67 Center-weighted metering M ... 98 Charging a battery ... 33 Checking the SD Memory Card ... 40 City name ... 207 Color Emphasis filter ... 140 Color filter ... 140 Connecting to a TV ... 132 Continuous Shooting j ...
  • Page 223 Infinity s ... 89 Info Display ... 22 Initial settings ... 42 Installing a battery ... 31 Installing the Software ... 187 Instant Review ... 67, 103 Intelligent Zoom ... 73 Kids Mode ... 77 Landscape Mode ... 68 Language setting ... 42, 171 Macintosh ...
  • Page 224 Red-eye Compensation ... 144 Red-eye reduction cd ... 88 Registering menu items ... 107 Remote Control h i ... 86 Reset ... 179 Resize ... 136 Retro filter ... 140 Rotating ... 124 Saturation ... 105 Saving as still picture (movie) ...
  • Page 225 (European Headquarters) PENTAX Imaging Systems GmbH PENTAX Imaging Systems Limited PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53232 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp)

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