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 The illustrations used in this manual are those of Optio WG-1 GPS. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
Page 4 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 5 • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue its use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center.
Page 6: About The Battery
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.
Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling
Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small Children Warning • Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children. 1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement.
Page 8 If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).
Page 9 About Storage • Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. Others • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.
Page 10: Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, And Shockproof Design
• This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68). • The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
Page 11: Precautions When Using The Camera In The Water
If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface.
Page 12: Precautions After Using The Camera In The Water
The camera’s waterproof performance may be compromised by loose packing or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface. If there is any such damage, contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. • If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea, make sure...
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........5 Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design ....8 Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water......8 Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water......9 Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water......10 Contents ..................11 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........17 Camera Features.................18...
Page 14 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures................74 Taking Pictures................74 Setting the Shooting Mode .............78 Using the Face Detection Function ..........80 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......84 Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........85 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......86 Using the Zoom ................88 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Digital SR, Fireworks, and Candlelight Modes) ..90 Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode)........92...
Page 15 Setting the Instant Review............139 Setting the Green Button ..............139 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)........143 Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment........144 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........145 Setting the Date Imprint Function ..........145 Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing ..........146 Setting the Macro Light..............147 Taking Pictures Underwater ............148 Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) ................148 Recording Movies ................150...
Page 16 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ..................188 Changing the Image Size (Resize)..........188 Cropping Images ................189 Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ......190 Using the Digital Filters..............192 Using the Ink Rubbing Filter ............197 Creating a Collage Image.............198 Red-eye Compensation..............203 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ..........204 Overlaying Your Original Frame on an Image ......207 Editing Movies ................212 Copying Images and Sound Files..........215...
Page 17 Transferring Images ..............266 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC.....269 Starting “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” ........270 Viewing Images ................272 Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX”..273 Connecting to a Macintosh ..............274 Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh.......274 Transferring Images ..............275 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ......276...
Page 18 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 19: 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. 2 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Page 20: Camera Features
Lock the covers properly before approaching anyplace that is wet or dirty. *2 The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
Page 21 For taking enlarged pictures of very close objects such as the veins of leaves or specimens of tiny insects in Digital Microscope mode (p.99). For creating an image like an ink rubbing using the Ink Rubbing Filter (p.197). Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the camera enables easy operation with only a few buttons.
Page 22 Perfect for Portrait Shots! This camera comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can recognize up to 32 people per shot (*1), so it will help you take perfect group shots too.
Page 23 A Multitude of Functions inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer! This camera has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first.
Page 24: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Carabiner strap Optio WG-1 GPS/ O-ST104 (*) O-ST117 (WG-1 GPS) (*) Optio WG-1 O-ST118 (WG-1) (*) Software (CD-ROM) USB cable AV cable S-SW117 I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord (*) battery D-LI92 (*) D-BC92 (*) Operating Manual...
Page 25: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Power switch/Power lamp (green) Lens (with guard glass) Shutter release button Flash Speaker/ Microphone Remote control receiver Self timer lamp/ Focus assist Macro light Back Terminal cover Display lock lever Terminal cover Tripod socket Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover PC/AV terminal...
Page 26: Names Of Operating Parts
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button w/x/f/y button Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.60 - 63) for an explanation of the function of each button. Macro stand Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during shooting in Digital Microscope mode (p.99).
Page 27: Monitor Indications
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info”, “LCD Off”. • All the camera buttons function as normal even when the LCD is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal.
Page 28 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 11 12 13 14 15 DATE + 1 . 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3 . 5 0 2 / 0 2 / ' 11 0 2 / 0 2 / ' 11 0 2 / 0 2 / ' 11 1 4 : 2 5 1 4 : 2 5 1 4 : 2 5...
Page 29 If is still displayed, the built-in GPS unit may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. No GPS status icon is displayed on the screen when [GPS Setting] is set to P (Off).
Page 30 Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A21 and B3 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B3 appears when “No Info” is selected. A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 DATE + 1 . 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3 .
Page 31 If is still displayed, the built-in GPS unit may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. No GPS status icon is displayed on the screen when [GPS Setting] is set to P (Off).
Page 32: Display In Q Mode
* When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning. Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode.
Page 33 Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 also appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
Page 34 * A11 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of movies, sounds, or voice memos (p.163, p.224, p.227). * When “Normal Display” is selected, the current date and time appears for two seconds in the B4 to B8 positions. * When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the indicated area blinks red.
Page 35 Guide Display A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 4/W button Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button SHUTTER Four-way controller (5) Green/i button 3 button I button I, J MENU...
Page 36 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). This camera has a function where overexposed areas are indicated as blinking red and underexposed areas as blinking yellow.
Page 37: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........36 Powering the Camera ....... 38 Installing the SD Memory Card ....45 Turning the Camera On and Off ....49 Initial Settings ........... 51...
Page 38: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST104) 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. Attaching the Carabiner Strap Attach the carabiner strap (O-ST117/O-ST118) supplied with the camera.
Page 39 Protective rubber ring The carabiner has rubber rings to prevent damage to the display. These rubber rings cushion the impact when the carabiner hits the display. Be sure to adjust the position of the rubber rings as shown in the figure below for the best results before using the carabiner strap.
Page 40: Powering The Camera
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator turns on while charging. When charging is finished, the charging indicator turns off.
Page 41: Installing The Battery
• Do not charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion D-LI92 battery using the supplied D-BC92 battery charger. Doing otherwise may cause damage or overheating. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.
Page 42 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 43 • Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the camera will not be waterproof. • If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera.
Page 44 • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C or 73.4°F with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity Movie Recording Sound Recording Playback Time (flash used for 50% of Time Time shots)
Page 45: Using The Ac Adapter
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. DC terminal DC coupler Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
Page 46 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
Page 47: Installing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards or SDXC Memory Cards. (These cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.49).
Page 48 SD Memory Card Battery/card cover socket SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3. 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 49 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 Write-protect being deleted, and the card from being switch formatted by the camera or a computer.
Page 50: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The size of a recorded image differs depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images. This affects the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.
Page 51: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch/Power lamp Press the power switch. The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.51 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 52: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode
Starting-up in the Playback Mode Use this function when you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures. Power switch Q button Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode. To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 53: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The [Language/ ] 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.55) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
Page 54 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in Initial Setting the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] English (Daylight Saving Time) appear, Hometown New York proceed to Step 3. Settings complete Proceed to “To Set Hometown and Cancel MENU DST”...
Page 55 If you accidentally select the wrong language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button.
Page 56 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller Initial Setting (3). English The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller Hometown (45) to choose a city.
Page 57: 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. See the following pages for information on the available video output formats and how to change the initial settings. •...
Page 58 Press the four-way controller Date Adjustment (3). Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h The frame moves to [Date]. Date 01/01/2011 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller Date Adjustment (23) to change the month.
Page 59 [Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.241). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time”...
Page 60 Memo...
Page 61: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..60 Setting the Camera Functions ....65...
Page 62: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.49). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.75).
Page 63 I button Switches the Face Detection function (p.80). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Self-portrait Assist Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture Face Detection Off Face Detection On Selects or registers a pet in e (Pet) mode. Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode (p.103 - p.110).
Page 64: Q Mode
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.49). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.64). f/y button In single-image display, pressing f switches to 6-image display. Pressing f again switches to 12-image display (p.164). Press y to return to the previous display.
Page 65 Changes to 12-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.166). Changes to 12-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.166). I button Zooms up on the subjects’ faces in the order in which they were recognized during shooting (Face close-up playback) (p.174). Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.163, p.224, p.227).
Page 66: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode”...
Page 67: 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. Functions for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.
Page 68: During Recording
During recording During playback 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 Edit MENU MENU 1 / 4 Rec. Mode Setting 1 / 4 Image Tone Bright Sound Recorded Pixels Date Adjustment 02/02/2011 Quality Level Alarm White Balance World Time AF Setting Text Size Standard AE Metering...
Page 69 e.g.: 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 1 / 4 Rec. Mode (3). Image Tone Bright Recorded Pixels The frame moves to [Image Tone].
Page 70 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode. 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 71: 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.291) 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 72 Item Description Page For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection Blink Detection p.138 function with the Face Detection function For choosing whether or not to use the digital zoom Digital Zoom p.90 function Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review p.139 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory...
Page 73 [W Setting] Menu Item Description Page For adjusting the operation volume and playback Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter p.231 sound, key operation sound, and self-timer sound Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.233 Alarm For setting the alarm p.235 World Time For setting the hometown and destination...
Page 74 [W Setting] Menu 1 [W Setting] Menu 2 Setting Setting Sound Folder Name Date Date Adjustment USB Connection 01/01/2011 Alarm Video Out NTSC Auto World Time HDMI Out Eye-Fi Text Size Standard English Brightness Level MENU Exit MENU Exit [W Setting] Menu 3 [W Setting] Menu 4 Setting 4 / 4...
Page 75: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ........74 Setting the Shooting Functions ..... 117 Taking Pictures Underwater ....148 Recording Movies ........150 Saving the Settings (Memory) ....158...
Page 76: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures This camera is equipped with functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting using the default settings when shipped. Power switch Shutter release button w/x button Press the power switch.
Page 77 You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.88). Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera emits Focus Assist light in dark shooting situations.
Page 78 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.
Page 79 Instant Review and Blink Detection The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face Detection (p.80) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
Page 80: Setting The Shooting Mode
Setting the Shooting Mode This camera 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. Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 81 The following 24 modes can be selected with Capture Mode Palette. Item Description Page Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode p.84 Used for basic shooting. Various functions can Program p.85 also be set with this mode For night time images. Use of a tripod or other Night Scene p.90 support is suggested...
Page 82: Using The Face Detection Function
Item Description Page For capturing images with a frame. Recorded Frame Composite p.101 pixels is fixed to h or h For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels ⎯ Report for reports * Green Mode (p.86) and Voice Recording (p.222) are available in addition to the ones noted above.
Page 83 • 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 84 Face Detection On Smile Capture Self-portrait Assist Face Detection Off Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture • The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), c (Portrait), or R (Kids). Any one of Face Detection On, Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture is always activated in these modes.
Page 85 To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function The macro lights around the lens blink when the camera detects people faces in the Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture function. The position of the blinking light indicates where the detected face is on the screen.
Page 86: 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. Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 87: Setting The Functions (Program Mode)
Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The following restrictions apply in b mode: • EV Compensation is unavailable. • You cannot turn the Face Detection function off. • The [Focusing Area] setting is fixed at J (Multiple). •...
Page 88: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Press the 4 button. Program mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). Set the functions you want to use. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”...
Page 89 Shutter release button Green Button Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80).
Page 90: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. w/x button 3 button Four-way controller 4 button Press the w/x button in A Zoom ratio mode. Zoom bar w Wide (left) Widens the area that is 33.5 33.5 33.5...
Page 91 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Intelligent Zoom Recorded Pixels Digital Zoom (The zoom ratio includes the 5× optical zoom.) Not Available (5× optical zoom only) g/i/j Approx. 7.0× Equivalent to Approx. 8.3× approx. 33.5× Approx. 10.5× Approx. 11.2× Not Available (5×...
Page 92: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Digital Sr, Fireworks, And Candlelight Modes)
To Set the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Page 93 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene), B (Night Scene Portrait), c (Digital SR), S (Fireworks), or U (Candlelight). Press the 4 button.
Page 94: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait Mode)
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode) c (Portrait) mode is suitable for taking pictures of people. It reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection function (p.80) operates for the shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
Page 95: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Detection function (p.80) operates automatically in R mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
Page 96: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets. Shutter release button 3 button I button Four-way controller 4 button Green button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 97 Press the I button again. If pet face turns to camera If pet face turns to camera If pet face turns to camera front, it's self-registering front, it's self-registering front, it's self-registering The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.
Page 98 To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot If you have registered two or three pets, choose the pet you want to detect. Press the I button on the Selecting pet to shoot capture status screen in e (Pet) mode. The pet registration screen appears.
Page 99: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)
Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode) For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately Surf & Snow meters for bright scenes For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the Sport picture is taken Shutter release button Four-way controller...
Page 100: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)
Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) Take crisp and easy-to-read pictures of text. It is useful for taking pictures of and saving important documents, and when the text is too small and difficult to read.
Page 101: Taking Pictures In Digital Microscope Mode
Press the 4 button. The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. 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.
Page 102 Press the 4 button. Digital Microscope mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. 3 8 3 8 3 8 Press the w/x button. If you press x, the camera enlarges the subject. w Wide (left) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.
Page 103: 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. Shutter release button f/y button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N (Frame Composite).
Page 104 Press the 4 button. The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). 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 105: 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 or other support 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 106: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting)
Press the shutter release button fully. Countdown starts and the remaining seconds are displayed on the screen. If you select g The self timer lamp and all of the macro lights turn on. From 4 seconds before shooting, the macro lights turn off in order from the top right.
Page 107 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j or c and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode The camera is ready for continuous Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting...
Page 108: Taking Pictures Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
• With j, you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. • The interval of j varies according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] settings. • The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot. •...
Page 109 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode The self-timer lamp begins to blink Remote Control Remote Control Remote Control slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control.
Page 110: Taking Pictures At A Set Interval (Interval Shoot)
Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. Set the camera to take pictures at intervals. The intervals can be set in increments of one second from Interval 10 sec.
Page 111 Set the number of shots. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots], then press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Number of Shots]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Start Delay].
Page 112: Taking Pictures With Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracketing)
Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracketing) Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take three pictures in succession. After taking the pictures, you can select the best one. The shooting order is best exposure → –1.0 EV → +1.0 EV. Shutter release button Four-way controller...
Page 113: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)
Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 114 Press the 4 button. The camera enters the X mode. Turn the camera 90° clockwise and align your first picture. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 115 • To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen. • Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second image on the preview guide.
Page 116: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 117 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. The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.
Page 118 To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame After shooting the first frame in step 6 on p.115 or the second frame in step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and Save the image(s) and Save the image(s) and...
Page 119: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Flash Off Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
Page 120 Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Auto Auto The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way MENU MENU MENU...
Page 121: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is from 50 cm to ∞. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area Standard when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is from 10 cm Macro to 60 cm.
Page 122 • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q, or 3. • (1cm Macro) is unavailable in X (Digital Wide) mode. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. • The noise from focusing is recorded when a focus mode other than 3 or s is selected in C (Movie) and (Underwater Movie) modes.
Page 123 The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed. Changing the Focusing Area (= area) You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Page 124 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode. • In C (Movie), (Underwater Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, W cannot be selected. • In S (Fireworks), 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J. Setting the Auto Macro When [Auto Macro] is on, the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject is 10 cm to 60 cm) as necessary, even if the...
Page 125 Setting the = Assist Light (Focus Assist) The camera automatically emits the Focus assist light in dark shooting situations. You can set the light to on or off. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting].
Page 126: Setting The Image Tone
Setting the Image Tone For setting the tone of images. You can select from [Bright], [Natural], or [Monochrome]. The default setting is [Bright]. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone].
Page 127: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of 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 128 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 Recordable Image No. (23) to change the number Image Tone of recorded pixels.
Page 129: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size increases. The selected Recorded Pixels setting also affects the size of the image file (1p.125).
Page 130: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Page 131 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture mode. Refer to the following “Manual Setting” for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning the Fn settings to the Green button (p.139). Saving the White Balance setting 1p.158 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
Page 132: 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 The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the metering brightness and determines the exposure. Center- The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the weighted picture with the center of the image having more influence metering...
Page 133: Setting The Sensitivity
Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. AUTO (Default value: sensitivity 80-800) The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
Page 134: Setting Auto Iso Range
• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944)/ (2592×1464). • When set to c (Digital SR), 9 (Green), C (Movie), or (Underwater Movie) mode, only [AUTO] is available. •...
Page 135: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) For adjusting 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 136: Correcting The Brightness (D-Range Setting)
Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark. Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 137: Setting Pixel Track Sr
D-Range settings are not applicable in b (Auto Picture)/9 (Green) modes. Setting Pixel Track SR You can set this function to correct for camera shake when taking still shots. If Pixel Track SR is set to O (On), the camera automatically corrects for camera shake in the images you shot.
Page 138: Setting The Interval Shooting
Setting the Interval Shooting In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. Set the camera to take pictures at intervals. The intervals can be set in increments of one second from ten seconds to 4 minutes, or in 1 minute Interval 10 sec.
Page 139 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Number of Shots]. Set the number of shots. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots], then press the four-way controller (5). The setting is saved, and the frame returns to [Number of Shots].
Page 140: Setting Blink Detection
Setting Blink Detection This specifies whether Blink Detection works when you use the Face Detection function. The default setting is O (On). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Blink Detection].
Page 141: Setting The Instant Review
Setting the Instant Review Use this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are shot. The default setting is O (On: displays the image). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].
Page 142 Assigning a Function Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller Rec. Mode (23) to select [Green Interval Shoot Button]. Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 143 Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode. In [Fn Setting], still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings. To execute [Fn Setting] in movie mode, press the MENU button in Movie mode in step 1 on page p.140.
Page 144 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode. This function is activated only when you assign the [Fn Setting] to the Green button. You can assign only one function to each key. The default settings for Fn settings Still picture mode Movie mode Default setting...
Page 145: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Changing Assigned Items Press the Green button in the shooting mode to display the Fn Setting screen. Select an item with the four-way controller (2345), and press either the (23) or (45) four-way controller to change the settings. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.
Page 146: Setting The Saturation/Tone Adjustment
Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment You can set either color brightness (Saturation) or the tone of monochrome images (Tone Adjustment). The items displayed change depending on the [Image Tone] selected on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selected Image Tone Displayed item Bright, Natural Saturation Monochrome...
Page 147: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) For setting 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 4 / 4 Rec. Mode (45) to change the contrast Sharpness level.
Page 148: Setting The Iq Enhancer Processing
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture mode. • The date and/or time imprinted with the [Date Imprint] function cannot be deleted. • Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print the date and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap.
Page 149: Setting The Macro Light
IQ enhancer does not function in the following situations: • When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400 • In the c (Digital SR) mode • When the drive mode is set to c (Burst Shooting) Setting the Macro Light Set whether or not to turn on the macro lights around the lens.
Page 150: Taking Pictures Underwater
Taking Pictures Underwater Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/ Underwater Movie Mode) This camera complies with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 10 m continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68). Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea.
Page 151 • Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery/card and terminal covers and check that the covers are securely locked. • Before opening the battery/card and terminal covers after using the camera underwater, make sure that there is no water, dirt, or sand on the covers or anywhere else on the camera.
Page 152: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording Movies This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button w/x button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller 1 / 2 Movie...
Page 153 You can change the captured area by pressing the w/x button. Enlarges the subject w Widens the area that is captured by the camera Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB.
Page 154: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the number of 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 155: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function
Use the four-way controller Rec. Time 02:26 (23) to change the number Recorded Pixels of recorded pixels and frame Movie SR Interval Shoot rate. MENU Cancel Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode. The following restrictions may cause the selected recording time and the actual recording time to be different.
Page 156: Recording A Movie From Pictures Taken At A Set Interval (Interval Movie)
Use the four-way controller Movie (45) to select O (On) or Recorded Pixels P (Off). Movie SR Interval Shoot Automatically corrects O(On) for camera shake. P (Off) No correction for MENU camera shake. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode.
Page 157 Press the 4 button while the settings are displayed. The Interval Movie setting screen appears. [Interval] is marked with the frame. Set the interval. Interval Shoot 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Interval min. A pull-down menu appears. Total Time min.
Page 158 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. Interval movie recording starts. The LCD turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining time and interval on the monitor.
Page 159 • Confirm that the battery is sufficiently charged before starting interval movie recording. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, it may become depleted during interval movie recording and cause recording of the movie to stop. • When performing interval movie shooting, the settings are fixed as follows;...
Page 160: 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 161 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 Memory (23) to choose an item. Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode...
Page 162 Memo...
Page 163: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ......162 Deleting Images and Sound Files ..176 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ..............183...
Page 164: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Press the Q button after File number taking a picture. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.
Page 165: Playing Back A Movie
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. f/y button Q button Four-way controller Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller 100 - 0017 100 - 0017...
Page 166: Multi-Image Display
Multi-Image Display f/y button Q button 3 button Four-way controller 4 button 6-Image Display/12-Image Display You can display 6 or 12 thumbnails of captured images at a time. Press the f button in Q mode. The 6-image display appears showing a page consisting of 6 thumbnail images.
Page 167 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture without sound O (With image) Still picture with sound Movie (the first frame appears) O (Without image) Sound files only Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image.
Page 168: Using The Playback Function
Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are Frame displayed by date in calendar format. The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the 10 10 11 11 12 12 calendar. 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17...
Page 169 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 Edit MENU Slideshow 1 / 2 1 / 2 Image Rotation R o t a t e s c a p t u r e d i m a g e s . F o r c o n t i n u o u s l y p l a y i n g U s e f u l w h e n v i e w i n g b a c k i m a g e s .
Page 170: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.169 sound effects can be set Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing Image Rotation p.172 vertical images on a TV Reduces the size of faces in the image, for well- Small Face Filter p.190 proportioned portraits...
Page 171: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images and movies one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller 1 / 2 Slideshow...
Page 172 To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in step 5 on p.169. Start Start Start...
Page 173 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start]. Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies or pictures with sound will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting.
Page 174: Rotating The Image
Rotating the Image Q button Four-way controller 4 button 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) and press the 4 button.
Page 175: Zoom Playback
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press the y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10).
Page 176: Zoom In On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)
Zoom In 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 the Face Detection function operated when the images were taken. f/y button Q button I button...
Page 177: Playback Mode
The following operations can be performed during Face close-up playback mode. Zoom button right (y) Zooms up on the subject being displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Zoom button left (f) Zooms up on the subject being displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly smaller magnification ratio.
Page 178: Deleting Images And Sound Files
Deleting Images and Sound Files Delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.180). Q button Four-way controller 4 button...
Page 179 To Delete a Sound File If sound (voice memo) has been recorded with an image (p.226), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with sound. U appears on the images with sound.
Page 180: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the 6- or 12-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.180). f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Press the f button once or twice in Q mode.
Page 181: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
Press the i button. A confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select & Delete]. Delete all selected Delete all selected Delete all selected images/sounds? images/sounds? images/sounds? Select & Delete Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Deleting All Images and Sound Files Deletes all the images and sound files at once.
Page 182: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)
Use the four-way controller Setting (23) to select [Delete All]. Power Saving 5 sec. Auto Power Off 3 min. Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (5). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller Delete All (2) to select [Delete All].
Page 183 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image/Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Single Image/ Sound]. Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds All Images/Sounds All Images/Sounds Cancel Cancel Cancel 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 184 To Protect All Images and Sound Files Select [All Images/Sounds] in step 5 on p.181. Single Image/Sound Single Image/Sound Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. Protects all Protects all Protects all images/sounds...
Page 185: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jack or HDMl terminal and playback images. • The power lamp on the camera lights up during a connection. •...
Page 186: Turn The Camera On
Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover. Move the terminal cover lock lever in the direction shown by 1, slide the cover in the direction shown by 2 and open the cover in the direction shown by 3. Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
Page 187: Connecting The Camera To An Hdmi Terminal
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal. HDMI terminal Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover. Move the terminal cover lock lever in the direction shown by 1, slide the cover in the direction shown by 2 and open the cover in the direction shown by 3.
Page 188 Close the terminal cover securely when not using the terminal. <How to close the terminal cover> Close the cover in the opposite direction indicated by 3. While lightly pressing on the terminal cover, slide it away from 2 until it clicks.
Page 189: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........188 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ..217 About Printing You can print pictures taken with the camera in the following ways. 1. Go to a photo processing lab 2. Use a printer that has an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card 3.
Page 190: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
Page 191: 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 does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite...
Page 192: Processing Images To Make Faces Look Smaller
Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of the cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. Choose the cropping area. The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen.
Page 193 Use the four-way controller 1 / 2 Small Face Filter (2345) to select k (Small Face Filter). R e d u c e s t h e s i z e o f f a c e s i n t h e i m a g e , f o r w e l l - p r o p o r t i o n e d p o r t r a i t s MENU Cancel...
Page 194: Using The Digital Filters
Press the 4 button. The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed. You may not be able to process images in the following situations: • When the size of face taken in relation to an image is too large or too small •...
Page 195 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Digital Filter 1 / 2 (2345) to select P (Digital Filter).
Page 196 To Select a Soft Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. 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 does not appear.
Page 197 To Select a B&W/Sepia, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis or Starburst Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller Retro Retro Retro...
Page 198 To Select Toy Camera, High Contrast, Fish-eye, Brightness or Miniature Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller Toy Camera Toy Camera Toy Camera...
Page 199: Using The Ink Rubbing Filter
Using the Ink Rubbing Filter You can edit the image to look like an ink rubbing. The Ink Rubbing Filter cannot be used on the following images. • Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) or (Report) modes • Images that have recorded pixels of h, h, l, or m •...
Page 200: Creating A Collage Image
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite [Save as]. original image? original image? original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel Press the 4 button. The images processed with the filter are saved. • The processed images are saved with the recorded pixels of f/ •...
Page 201 Press the 4 button. The item selection screen appears. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image MENU Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Page 202 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the pattern of layout. You can choose from 3 patterns of layout ( Press the 4 button. Returns to the item selection screen. Selecting the Background Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Backgnd.].
Page 203 Laying Out the Image • The collage function cannot be used on the following images. - Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) or (Report) modes - Images that have recorded pixels of l, or m - Images taken with other cameras These images do not appear as selectable items.
Page 204 Saving the Edited Image Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Create an Recorded Pixels Layout image]. Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image MENU Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for saving the image appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save].
Page 205: Red-Eye Compensation
Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
Page 206: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are 6 frames already stored in the camera. You can copy the optional frames from the CD-ROM (S-SW117) supplied with the camera. The frame composite function cannot be used on the following images. •...
Page 207 Press the y button. The selected frame appears in single- image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way Press to choose a controller (45) different frame. Zoom button Press to return to the left (f) 12-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform step 5 to...
Page 208 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM (S-SW117) supplied with the camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted.
Page 209: Overlaying Your Original Frame On An Image
To Use a New Frame The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
Page 210 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to add a frame to. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Original Frame 1 / 2 (2345) to select E (Original Frame).
Page 211 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Text Stamp], and press the four-way controller (5). The Text Stamp screen appears. When you do not enter characters, proceed to Step 12. Set up the text stamp. Text Stamp For details, refer to “To Set Up Text <...
Page 212 Press the Green button. The image position adjustment screen appears. Four-way controller Press to adjust the (2345) position of the image MENU MENU MENU Zoom button right Press to make the Cancel Cancel Cancel image larger Zoom button left Press to make the image smaller Press the 4 button.
Page 213 Use the four-way controller Enter on this condition Enter on this condition Enter on this condition (23) to select [Display F R I END S F R I END S Position] and press the four- way controller (5). Display Position Color Color Color...
Page 214: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can select a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two, or add a title picture to a movie. 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 215 Use the four-way controller 100-0042 100-0042 100-0042 00:06 00:06 00:06 (2345) to choose the frame Select the image Select the image Select the image you want to save. to save to save to save Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to Cancel Cancel Cancel...
Page 216 Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. To Add a Title Picture to a Movie Select [Adding title picture] on the movie edit selection screen.
Page 217: Copying Images And Sound Files
• When a title picture is added to the beginning of a movie: When the movie is played back, the still picture is played back for three seconds, and then the movie is played back. The still picture registered as title picture is used as the thumbnail of the movie.
Page 218 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [2}{].
Page 219: 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 220 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.
Page 221: Printing All Images
Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in step 4 on p.218. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.
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Page 223: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ..............222 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 226...
Page 224: Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the microphone at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Microphone/ Speaker Setting Voice Recording To use the Voice Recording function, register Voice Recording to the Green Button.
Page 225: Recording Sounds
Recording Sounds Shutter release button Green Button Press the Green button in A mode. 01:31:44 01:31:44 01:31:44 The camera enters Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time SHUTTER SHUTTER...
Page 226: Playing Back Sound
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made with Voice Recording. f/y button Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).
Page 227 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
Page 228: 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 229: Playing Back A Voice Memo
Playing Back a Voice Memo f/y button Q button Four-way controller 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 100 - 0038 100 - 0038...
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Page 231: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ........230...
Page 232: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Formatting the Memory Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...
Page 233: 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. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 234 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. The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu. Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File) You can use a sound recorded by the camera for sound settings.
Page 235: Changing The Date And Time
Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings (p.55). You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 236 Use the four-way controller Date Adjustment (23) to select [24h] (24-hour Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h display) or [12h] (12-hour Date 01/01/2011 display). Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Format]. Press the four-way controller Date Adjustment (3).
Page 237: Setting The Alarm
Change the time in the same way as in steps 8 to 12. If you selected [12h] in step 7, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. Press the four-way controller Date Adjustment (3) to select [Settings mm/dd/yy 24h Date Format complete].
Page 238 Press the four-way controller Alarm 14:14 (5). Alarm The Alarm screen appears. Time 00:00 Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the alarm. Choose from [Off], [Once], or [Everyday]. Press the 4 button.
Page 239: Setting The World Time
Checking the Alarm Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). Press the four-way controller Alarm 14:14 (5). Alarm Once The Alarm screen appears. Time 14:25 Check the alarm frequency and time. Settings complete Cancel MENU...
Page 240 To Set the Destination Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]. Press the four-way controller World Time (5).
Page 241 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Select W (Hometown) in step 4 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. To Display the Time of the Destination (Select Time) Press the 3 button in Q mode.
Page 242: Setting The Text Size On The Menu
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. When X (Destination) is selected in step 6, the X icon appears on the display to indicate that the destination date and time are displayed in A mode.
Page 243: 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, and Chinese (traditional and simplified).
Page 244: Changing The System For Naming Folders
Changing the System for Naming Folders You can change the system for naming the folders for storing images. When the naming system is set to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Choice The name of the folder xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date format is...
Page 245: Naming Folders
Selecting a Rule for Naming Folders Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name].
Page 246: Changing The Video Output Format
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the letter to enter, and press the 4 button. The first letter is fixed and the cursor moves to the second letter. Repeat step 3 and enter the remaining letters. Press the four-way controller Folder Name (4) while “A”...
Page 247: Selecting The Hdmi Output Format
Use the four-way controller Setting (23) to select a video output Folder Name Date format. USB Connection Video Out NTSC HDMI Out Choose the video output format to Eye-Fi match the output format of the AV Brightness Level equipment. MENU Cancel Press the 4 button.
Page 248 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an output format. Choose the HDMI output format to match the output format of the AV equipment. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. The items on the pull-down menu vary depending on the selected Video output format.
Page 249: Setting The Eye-Fi Communication
Setting the Eye-Fi Communication You can automatically transfer images or movies to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. For details on transferring images, refer to “Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card” (p.280). The default setting is P (Off). Press the 3 button in Q mode.
Page 250: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display to 7 levels. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 251: 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 252: Setting Auto Power Off
Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 253: Setting The Quick Zoom Function
Setting the Quick Zoom Function While playing back images in Q mode, you can set whether to use Quick Zoom to enlarge the playback image to 10× when pressing the y button once. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 254: Setting The Guide Display
Setting the Guide Display Set whether to display the guide for the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 255: Perform Pixel Mapping
Perform Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. • Pixel Mapping is only available in A mode. Pixel mapping cannot be selected even if the [W Setting] menu is displayed by pressing the 3 button in Q mode.
Page 256: Changing The Start-Up Screen
Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: • The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons •...
Page 257: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
• Once the start-up screen has been set, it is not being deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. However the image is deleted if you change the start-up screen after deleting the recorded image or formatting the memory.
Page 258: Displaying The Clock Mode
Displaying the Clock Mode You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the display. 4 button Press and hold down the 4 button. The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen.
Page 259: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..... 258 Connecting to a Windows PC ....265 Connecting to a Macintosh ....274 Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card ............280...
Page 260: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW117). Windows • Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” (Applicable languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, and Japanese) Macintosh •...
Page 261: System Requirements
System Requirements The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the images and movies captured with the camera on your computer. Windows Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
Page 262: Installing The Software
Turn your Windows PC on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW117) into the CD-ROM drive. [Auto play] screen appears. Click [PENTAX Software Installer], and then click [Yes]. If the installer screen does not appear Display the installer screen following the steps below.
Page 263 Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW117) into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW117) icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” installer screen appears. Click [ArcSoft]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to...
Page 264 Click [Close]. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the...
Page 265: Setting The Usb Connection Mode
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 the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is already connected to your computer with the USB cable.
Page 266 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
Page 267: Connecting To A Windows Pc
Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable.
Page 268: Transferring Images
If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Windows PC. Click [Import media files to local disk]. The “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” starts. Set up [Destination Folder]. Select the image/s you want to copy, then click [Import Selected].
Page 269 Click [Done]. When the “AutoPlay” Screen Does Not Appear Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. Click [PhotoImpression]. Click [Import]. Specify [Get Media From].
Page 270 If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number. Set up [Destination Folder]. Select the image/s you want to copy, then click [Import Selected].
Page 271: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Windows Pc
• If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. • The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the...
Page 272: Starting "Mediaimpression 3.0 For Pentax
Starting “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” starts and the main window appears.
Page 273 PhotoImpression * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. A Views Displays the configuration of folders or groups sorted by your favorites, GPS information or a detected person. B Preview Area Displays the contents of the selected folder or sorted group. C Actions This panel provides editing/managing functions, such as an importing, editing, movie making.
Page 274: Viewing Images
Viewing Images Click [PhotoImpression] or [VideoImpression] from the main window. Select and click the folder or the group containing the image you want to view. Images are displayed. Select and double-click the image you want to view. The selected image is displayed with the viewer.
Page 275: Details On How To Use "Mediaimpression 3.0 For Pentax
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. Click [Help] from [Menu] on the menu bar. The help screen appears. Click the desired topic.
Page 276: Connecting To A Macintosh
Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with arrow mark facing the front side of the camera.
Page 277: Transferring Images
Double-click the [MediaImpression] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” starts and the main browser window appears. Set up [Destination Folder] and select [Subfolder Name]. Select the image/s you want to copy, then click [Import].
Page 278: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Macintosh
• If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. • The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the...
Page 279: Starting "Mediaimpression 2.1 For Pentax
Starting “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [MediaImpression] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” starts and the main browser window appears.
Page 280 Media Browser Interface * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. A Views Displays the configuration of folders in your computer. When you browse a folder, the contents of the folder appear in the media thumbnail pane. B Preview Area Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item).
Page 281: Viewing Images
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. Select [ArcSoft MediaImpression Help] from [Help] on the menu bar. The help screen appears.
Page 282: Transferring Images Using An Eye-Fi Card
Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can automatically transfer images or movies to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a memory card that is equipped with the wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) function. Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card.
Page 283 • When you use a new Eye-Fi card, copy the install file of Eye-Fi Manager stored on the card to your computer before you format the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card, or set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off) in a location where wireless LAN devices are restricted or prohibited, such as on planes (since images are transferred via wireless LAN).
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Page 285: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ............284 Messages ..........287 Troubleshooting ........289 Default Settings ........291 List of World Time Cities ......296 Optional Accessories ......297 Main Specifications ........ 298 Warranty Policy ........303 Index ............308...
Page 286: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode √: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. ⎯: Settings and changes are not applied. a b B Shooting Mode b A A C \ U K Function Zoom button Zoom operation √ √ √...
Page 287: Auto Bracketing
Shooting Mode X c Q e S F Function Zoom operation Zoom button √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ × √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Face Detection On × Smile Capture √ √ √ √ √...
Page 288 Movie SR is used for movies, while *13 Fixed to h Pixel Track SR is used for still pictures. *14 Fixed to h for individual pictures, and fixed to f for composite images. Flowers cannot be detected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. *15 Fixed to f/ Optical zoom is always possible, *16 Fixed to i for individual pictures,...
Page 289: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger (p.38). Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
Page 290 Message Description Displayed when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or Data being recorded DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. Displayed when the camera takes more than five seconds Data being processed to display an image due to image processing, or when the...
Page 291: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Check if a battery is installed. If not, The battery is not installed install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. The camera will The battery is installed Reinsert the battery according to the not turn on incorrectly +- symbols in the battery compartment (p.39).
Page 292 Problem Cause Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely- The subject is difficult to patterned objects, rapidly-moving focus on with autofocus objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net (p.76).
Page 293: 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 : 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 294 Last Default Setting Reset Item Memory Page (Shooting mode:A) Setting Setting Recorded Pixels p.152 (1280×720/30 fps) Movie SR O (On) p.153 Movie Interval 1 min. p.154 Interval Total Time 10 min. p.154 Shoot Start Delay In 0 hr. 0 min. p.154 Highlight Correction P (Off)
Page 295 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound p.231 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to Date Format (Date) initial setting Date Format (time) Date p.55 Adjustment p.233 Date 1/1/2011...
Page 296 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting GPS Setting Logging GPS Guide Auto Time Synch. *1 Except the folder name that you created *2 Optio WG-1 GPS only Playback Mode Palette Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting...
Page 297: Key Operation
Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Single Image/ Depending on the ⎯ ⎯ Sound recorded image/sound Protect p.180 All Images/ Depending on the ⎯ ⎯ Sounds recorded image/sound ⎯ ⎯ Single Image Copies: 0 DPOF p.217 ⎯ ⎯...
Page 298: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.51) or the World Time (p.237). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting. Video output Video output Region City name...
Page 299: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC92 (*) (Battery charger D-BC92, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC117 (AC adapter D-AC115, DC coupler D-DC92, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC adapter are only sold as a set.
Page 300: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of effective Approx. 14 megapixels pixels Image sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of recorded Still g (4288×3216), j (3216×3216), i (4224×2376), 6 (3072×2304), (3072×1728), f (2592×1944), pixels (2592×1464), h (2048×1536), h (1920×1080), l (1024×768), m (640×480)
Page 301 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still 2 GB Built-in Memory SD Memory Card 1205 (4288×3216) pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures 1397 j (3216×3216) pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures 1397 i (4224×2376) pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures 1205 1617...
Page 302 • The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of the SD Memory Card used. • Recording can continue until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card).
Page 303 Focus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor Multiple (9-point autofocus)/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable : 0.5 m - ∞ (Full zoom range) Focus range Standard (From lens face) Macro : 0.1 m - 0.6 m (Full zoom range) 1cm Macro : 0.01 m - 0.3 m (At the intermediate position of the zoom range) * It is possible to switch to Infinity, Pan Focus and Manual Focus.
Page 304 2 hours at depth of 10 m. Impact resistance PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) rating complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing. * Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
Page 305: 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 306 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 307 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 308: 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 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
Page 309 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 310: Index
Index Symbols Underwater Movie ..148 K Food ......79 A Mode ...... 16, 64 Report ......80 I button ..... 61, 63 Digital Microscope ..99 Q Mode ..... 16, 64 N Frame Composite ..101 Q button ....60, 62 U Candlelight ....90 [A Rec.
Page 311 Brightness filter ....192 Display Language ....241 Brightness Level ....248 Dividing movies ....213 Built-in Memory ....215 DPOF settings ....217 Burst Shooting ....104 D-Range Setting ....134 Drive Mode ....103, 104, 108, 110 Calendar display ....166 Camera shake ..... 25, 89 Candlelight Mode ....
Page 312 Miniature filter ....192 Movie Editing ....212 HDMI ....... 245 Movie SR (Movie Shake High contrast filter ... 192 Reduction) Function ..153 Highlight Correction ..134 MSC .........264 Histogram ......33 Multi-segment metering L Hometown ....54, 237 .........130 Image Rotation ....172 Night Scene Mode .....90 Image Storage Capacity ..
Page 313 Press halfway Shooting information ..25 (shutter release button) ..76 Shooting Mode ....78 Product registration ..262 Shutter release button Program Mode ....85 .......60, 62, 76 Protect Z ...... 180 Slideshow ......169 Provided software .... 258 Small Face Filter ....190 PTP .........
Page 314 Waterproof and Dustproof ........148 White Balance ....128 Windows ......259 World Time ...... 237 Zoomxw ......88...
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Page 316 (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu/) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY GmbH (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX Imaging Systems PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks Limited SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.

Pentax Optio Optio WG-1 Operating Manual

Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design

Camera Features

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera on and off

Initial Settings

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Taking Pictures Underwater

Recording Movies

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

Settings

Camera Settings

Connecting to a Computer

Setting up Your Computer

Connecting to a Windows PC

Connecting to a Macintosh

Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card

Appendix

Functions Available for each Shooting Mode

Messages

Troubleshooting

Default Settings

List of World Time Cities

Optional Accessories

Main Specifications

Warranty Policy

Index

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Pentax Optio Optio WG-1