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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken 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: Handling The Batteries

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    If the camera is subjected to strong 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 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

  • Page 7: Cleaning Your Camera

    • Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause breakage or malfunction. • Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the display. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........4 Contents ...................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........11 Camera Features.................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........15 Names of Parts................16 Names of Operating Parts ..............17 Monitor Indications .................18 Getting Started Attaching the Strap................26 Powering the Camera .................27...
  • Page 9 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......66 Using the Zoom ................67 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/ Digital SR/Sunset/Candlelight Mode) ........70 Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/ Natural Skin Tone Mode) ............71 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........72 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........73 Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf &...
  • Page 10 Deleting Images ................111 Deleting a Single Image ...............111 Deleting Selected Images.............112 Recovering Deleted Images ............114 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ........115 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment........118 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ..................122 Changing the Image Size (Resize)..........122 Cropping Images ................123 Using the Digital Filters..............125 Red-eye Compensation..............128 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ..........129...
  • Page 11 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC.....168 Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ..........169 Viewing Images ................170 Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ......171 Connecting to a Macintosh ..............172 Connecting the Camera and Macintosh ........172 Transferring Images ..............173 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ......173...
  • Page 12 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual

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

  • Page 14: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio E80 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio E80 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake...
  • Page 15 Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! When you take a picture with the Optio E80, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.76). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size.
  • Page 16 Display Images in Calendar Format! With the Optio E80, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.103). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back. A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer! The Optio E80 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back...

  • Page 17: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio E80 O-ST86 (*) S-SW87 USB cable Two AA I-USB98 (*) alkaline batteries Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories”...

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts

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

  • Page 19: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/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.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.

  • Page 20: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display Detailed Display 38 38 38 38 38 38...
  • Page 21 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 14:25 14:25 14:25 1 Shooting mode (p.59) 9 Memory status (p.35) 2 Face Priority icon (p.61) 10 Remaining image storage capacity 3 Shutter speed 11 Battery level indicator (p.29) 4 Aperture...
  • Page 22 Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A13 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A3 A4 A5 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0...

  • Page 23: Display In Q Mode

    Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026 0026 02/02/2009...
  • Page 24 Normal Display/Detailed Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1 to B4 appear only when “Detailed Display”...
  • Page 25 Guide Indications 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 I button 3 button MENU...
  • Page 26 Memo...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........26 Powering the Camera ....... 27 Installing the SD Memory Card ....31 Turning the Camera On and Off ....35 Initial Settings ........... 37...

  • Page 28: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST86) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

  • Page 29: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.
  • Page 30 • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time, they may leak.

  • Page 31: Using The Ac Adapter

    Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display. Screen Display Battery Status (green) Adequate power remains. (green) Batteries are running low. (yellow) Batteries are running very low. (red) Batteries are exhausted. [Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.
  • Page 32 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.

  • Page 33: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 34 Battery/ Card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the display.
  • Page 35 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write- protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

  • Page 36: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card

    Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 37: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.37 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 38: Playback Mode

    If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 39: 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.41) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later.
  • Page 40 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the English selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Hometown Time) appear, press the four-way controller New York (3) twice to select [Settings complete] and Settings complete press the 4 button to display the [Date Cancel...
  • Page 41 If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another 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 42 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The [Hometown] screen appears. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose the city.

  • Page 43: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date and time Date Format mm dd yy display style.
  • Page 44 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to change the month. Date Format mm dd yy Change the day and year in the same 01/01/2009 manner. Time 00:00 Next, change the time. Settings complete If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting Cancel MENU switches between am and pm...

  • Page 45: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..44 Setting the Camera Functions ....49...

  • Page 46: Understanding The Button Functions

    Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.35). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3 and s modes). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.57). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.93).
  • Page 47 Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.78, p.79). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.59). Changes the flash mode (p.84). Changes the focus mode (p.86). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.18). Green button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.66). 3 button Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.49).

  • Page 48: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.35). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.48). Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to four-image display, and press f again to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed (p.102).
  • Page 49 I button Zooms in on the subject’s faces in a face-recognized image in the order the faces were recognized when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.110). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie (p.101). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.105). Stops a movie during playback (p.101).

  • Page 50: 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 display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode).

  • Page 51: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 52: During Recording

    During recording During playback 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 38 38 38 0038 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit MENU MENU Rec. Mode Setting Recorded Pixels Sound Focusing Area Date Adjustment 02/02/2009 Sensitivity Auto World Time EV Compensation English...
  • Page 53 Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). Rec. Mode The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Recorded Pixels Focusing Area Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation...
  • Page 54 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.

  • Page 55: 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.184) 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 56 [W Setting] Menu Item Description Page For adjusting the operation volume and playback Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.139 key operation sound and self-timer sound Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.140 World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.143 For setting the language in which menus and...

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ........56 Setting the Shooting Functions ....84 Recording Movies ........93 Saving the Settings (Memory) ....97...

  • Page 58: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio E80 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the initial factory default settings).
  • Page 59 Press the shutter release button 38 38 38 halfway. The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct 1/250 1/250 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 distance. F4.6 F4.6 14:25 14:25 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 60 Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 61: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio E80 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate 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 62 There are 20 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Description Page Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.63 Used for basic shooting. Various functions can Program p.64 also be set with this mode. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other Night Scene p.70 support is suggested.

  • Page 63: Using The Face Recognition Function

    Using the Face Recognition Function With the Optio E80, the Face Recognition 38 38 function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Recognition function displays a yellow face recognition frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face 02/02/2009 02/02/2009...
  • Page 64 To Switch the Face Recognition Function By default, the Face Recognition function is set to Face Priority On. The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Face Priority Off Face Priority On I button Face Priority On Face Priority Off An icon appears when the Face Recognition function is set to Face...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off. • The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.
  • Page 67 Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.61). 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 14:25 14:25...

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 9 mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode , (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Drive Mode...

  • Page 69: Using The Zoom

    • In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed. • When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.
  • Page 70 The zoom bar is displayed as follows. Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree image quality. of image deterioration. Optical zoom range Intelligent Digital Zoom Zoom range range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 3× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels.
  • Page 71 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.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Sunset/Candlelight Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/ Candlelight Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other Night Scene support is suggested. For images of people at night.

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. • To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.78). • In c mode, sensitivity is automatically set to Auto and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592 ×...

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

    Use the four-way controller 38 38 (2345) to select C, P or V and press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 When the camera recognizes a face, the 14:25 14:25 14:25 Face Recognition function is activated and...

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R (Kids) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.61).

  • Page 76: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select Y, Z, Z, a, or b. There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Cancel Cancel Cancel...
  • Page 77 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 Q or \. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

  • Page 78: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

    Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In J (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Shutter release button Zoom/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 J and press the 4 button.
  • Page 79 Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The frame appears on the display. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.61). 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 14:25 14:25 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

  • Page 80: Using The Self-Timer

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

  • Page 81: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/ 16-Frame Shooting Mode)

    • In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. • Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.
  • Page 82 Press the shutter release button fully. In j mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed. In I mode, 16 pictures are taken continuously with one press of the shutter release button. • The flash does not discharge in j or I mode. •...

  • Page 83: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch 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 84 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 85 To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or 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 press the Save the image(s) and Save the image(s) and...

  • Page 86: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the Auto light conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
  • Page 87 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode button is pressed. You can also change the Auto Auto Auto setting using the four-way controller (23). Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button.

  • Page 88: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 50 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in Standard the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.
  • Page 89 To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). J Multiple Normal autofocus area Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller. Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].

  • Page 90: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from eight recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.

  • Page 91: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Recordable Image No. to change the number of recorded Recorded Pixels pixels. Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Cancel...

  • Page 92: Setting The Sensitivity

    Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode to select the EV value. Recorded Pixels To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To Focusing Area Sensitivity Auto darken, select a negative (–) value. EV Compensation Movie You can choose the EV setting in the range Digital Zoom of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

  • Page 93: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to change the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels Focusing Area Auto Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. •...
  • Page 94 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to select the Date Imprint details. Memory Choose from [Date], [Date & Time], [Time] Date Imprint Date Date & Time or [Off]. Time Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button.

  • Page 95: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button Zoom/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 Movie Movie...

  • Page 96: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    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. • The flash does not discharge in C (Movie) mode. •...
  • Page 97 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Movie] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 98: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function

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

  • Page 99: 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 100 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Memory to choose an item. Face Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode...

  • Page 101: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ......100 Deleting Images ........111 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ......... 118...

  • Page 102: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button after taking a File number 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 103: Playing Back A Movie

    Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. You can also play back images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode in the same way as you play back movies. Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller...

  • Page 104: Four-Image Display, Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    To cancel playing back in fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (5), and to cancel playing back in reverse fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (4). The camera returns to either playback in reverse or normal playback. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
  • Page 105 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture Movie (the first frame appears) Press the 4 button or the 3 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button or the shutter release button to switch to A mode. To Switch to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display.

  • Page 106: Using The Playback Function

    • Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to nine-image display. • Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode. Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette.

  • Page 107: Playback Mode Palette

    When an icon is selected in the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for the selected function appears. Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.106 sound effects can be set. Apply the digital filters to images such as Color or Digital Filter p.125 Brightness filters.

  • Page 108: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Slideshow Slideshow (2345) to select u...
  • Page 109 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Start Interval Interval 3sec. 3sec. Screen Effect Screen Effect Wipe Wipe Sound Effect Sound Effect MENU Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button.

  • Page 110: Rotating The Image

    • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips to the next image.

  • Page 111: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom/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 y on the Zoom/f/y 2.0×...

  • Page 112: 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 Face Recognition operated when the images were taken. Enter the Q mode and use the 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 113: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Delete images with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images are inadvertently deleted With the Optio E80, images that were taken with this camera can be recovered (p.114). Deleted images can be recovered if the camera has not been turned off or the SD Memory Card has not been removed after deletion.

  • Page 114: Deleting Selected Images

    Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 to select [Delete]. Delete Cancel Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.114 Deleting Selected Images You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nine- image display at once.
  • Page 115 Press the i button. P appears on the images. Select & Delete 100-0010 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images. If you select an image and press y on the Cancel Delete MENU...

  • Page 116: Recovering Deleted Images

    Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images or formatting have been performed, or the SD Memory Card has been removed, or the camera has been turned off, the message [No image to be processed] appears in Step 3 and the deleted images cannot be recovered.

  • Page 117: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Protect Protect (2345) to select Z (Protect). Protects images from delete function.
  • Page 118 Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected. • To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6. • Y appears below the file number on protected images during playback. • The maximum number of images you can protect in succession with [Single Image] cannot exceed 99.
  • Page 119 Press the 4 button. All the images are protected. Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.138). To cancel the Protect setting on all your images, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

  • Page 120: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the optional AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. External Input Terminal AUDIO...

  • Page 121: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC62 if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • Depending on the country or region, images and movie files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there.
  • Page 122 Memo...

  • Page 123: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........122 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ..134 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 124: Editing Images

    Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size 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 125: Cropping Images

    Select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size. Recorded Pixels Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.
  • Page 126 Use the four-way controller Cropping Cropping (2345) to select o (Cropping). For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image MENU Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The maximum range for cropping is shown with a green frame on the screen.

  • Page 127: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. Processes the image using the B&W filter. B&W Filter Processes the image using the sepia filter. Sepia Filter Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose Color Filter from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
  • Page 128 To Select a B&W Filter or Sepia Filter Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose a digital filter. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.
  • Page 129 Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite original image? original image? original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image.

  • Page 130: Red-Eye Compensation

    Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image. Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button.

  • Page 131: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
  • Page 132 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame.
  • Page 133 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio E80. These optional frames are deleted if the built-in memory is formatted or if the built-in memory files are deleted from a computer. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera.

  • Page 134: Copying Images

    To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from a 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 135 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images 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 (23) to select [2}{].

  • Page 136: 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 137 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 apply DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.

  • Page 138: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.134. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 139: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings ........138...

  • Page 140: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...

  • Page 141: Changing The Sound Settings

    Press the 4 button. Format starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. 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. [W Setting] menu appears.

  • Page 142: Changing The Date And Time

    To Change the Sound Type Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 143: Display Style

    Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Format mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be Time 00:00 displayed. Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date and time Date Format...
  • Page 144 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to one of the following Date Format mm dd yy items depending on the date format set in Step 5. Time 00:00 For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01]) Settings complete For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) Cancel MENU For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2009])

  • Page 145: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.140) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination).
  • Page 146 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice.

  • Page 147: Changing The Display Language

    Use the four-way controller (23) World Time to select X (Destination) or W Select Time (Hometown). Destination 20:25 London Displays the time of the Destination Hometown city New York 14:25 Displays the time of the Hometown Cancel MENU city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.

  • Page 148: Changing The Naming Rule Of The Folder

    Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ ] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. English Dansk Deutsch Svenska Suomi Polski Italiano Nederlands Magyar Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder You can change the naming rule of the folder for storing images.

  • Page 149: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    Press the 3 button in Q mode. [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]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
  • Page 150 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select [MSC] or [PTP]. Sound Date Adjustment 02/02/2009 World Time English Folder Name USB Connection Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. MSC (Mass Storage Class) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device.

  • Page 151: Changing The Video Output Format

    Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.

  • Page 152: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. Press the 3 button in Q mode. [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 [Brightness Level].

  • Page 153: Setting Auto Power Off

    Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select the time until the camera Video Out 2min. enters power saving mode. Brightness Level 1min. Power Saving 30sec. Choose from [2min.], [1min.], [30sec.], Auto Power Off 15sec.

  • Page 154: Deleting All Images

    Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select the time until the camera Video Out NTSC turns off automatically. Brightness Level 5sec. Power Saving Choose from [5min.], [3min.] or [Off]. Auto Power Off 5min. Reset 3min. Delete all Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button.

  • Page 155: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Use the four-way controller (23) Delete all to select [Delete all]. All images are deleted from memory Delete all Cancel Press the 4 button. All the images are deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.114 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings”...
  • Page 156 Use the four-way controller (23) Reset to select [Reset]. Reset to initial setting? Reset Cancel Press the 4 button. The settings return to the defaults. The following settings are not affected by resetting: - Date Adjustment - World Time - Language/ - Video Out...

  • Page 157: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..... 156 Connecting to a Windows PC ....164 Connecting to a Macintosh ....172...

  • Page 158: Setting Up Your Computer

    Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Windows • Image viewing/managing/editing software “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” (Nine languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) Macintosh • Image viewing/managing software “ACDSee 2 for Mac”...

  • Page 159: System Requirements

    NT are not supported. The versions of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and DirectX required for using “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” are not included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Visit the following sites to download the necessary items and install/update them on your computer.

  • Page 160: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Windows Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up in Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.
  • Page 161 1) Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW87)] icon. 3) Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software.
  • Page 162 Click [Finish]. “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing software (ACDSee 2 for Mac). Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 163 Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee 2 for Mac” installer screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software. When the screen shown on the right appears, click [Yes]. Click [Close].

  • Page 164: Setting The Usb Connection Mode

    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 Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen is displayed. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
  • Page 165 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select [MSC]. Sound Date Adjustment 02/02/2009 World Time English Folder Name USB Connection Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Go to the following pages depending on your computer. Connecting to a Windows PC (p.164) Connecting to a Macintosh (p.172)

  • Page 166: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable (I-USB98). Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable.

  • Page 167: Transferring Images

    Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Windows PC. 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. Confirm that [Acquire images from the device with ACDSee] is checked and click [OK].
  • Page 168 Click [Finish]. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” starts. When the “Device Detector” screen does not appear Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. Click [My Computer]. Double-click [Removable Disk]. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk].
  • Page 169 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Images are stored in folders named by the shooting date (“XXX_0202” for February 2. “XXX” is a three-digit number.). If [Standard] is selected for [Folder Name] in the [W Setting] menu, a folder named “XXXPENTX” (XXX is a three-digit folder number) is displayed and images are stored here.

  • Page 170: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Windows Pc

    • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. • The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the...

  • Page 171: Starting "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0

    Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface * The screen shown is an example with the default settings.

  • Page 172: Viewing Images

    D Preview pane Displays a preview of the image or media file currently selected in the File List pane. You can change the size of the preview image or play back the media file. E File List pane 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 173: Details On How To Use "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0

    Click [Photo Manager] to switch the display to the ACDSee browser. Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” You can find more information on how to use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” by using the help pages. Click the [?] icon at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 174: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I-USB98). 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 pointing toward the 4 on the PC/AV terminal on the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 175: Transferring Images

    Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Macintosh. Specify a save location, make sure that [Launch ACDSee] is checked, and click [Download].

  • Page 176: Starting "Acdsee 2 For Mac

    Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac” “ACDSee 2 for Mac” lets you display and manage images. Double-click the [ACDSee] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [ACDSee 2 for Mac] icon. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface A Menu bar Provides access to the various menu commands.

  • Page 177: Viewing Images

    E Favorites pane You can add frequently used items (folders, etc.). F File List pane Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item). It is the only pane that always appears in the browser and it cannot be hidden or closed.
  • Page 178 Memo...

  • Page 179: Appendix

    Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ........178 Messages ..........180 Troubleshooting ........182 Default Settings ........184 List of World Time Cities ......188 Optional Accessories ......189 Main Specifications ........ 190 WARRANTY POLICY ....... 194 Index ............200...

  • Page 180: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode I Q \ Function Y K U Face Priority On Face Priority Off × × × , (Auto) × × a (Flash Off) Flash Mode b (Flash On) ×...
  • Page 181 Shooting Mode c J F Page Function Face Priority On p.61 Face Priority Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash p.84 Mode b (Flash On) d (Flash On + Red-eye) (Standard) — g (Self-timer) p.78 Drive Z (2 sec. Self-timer) Mode j (Continuous Shooting) ×...

  • Page 182: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If Battery depleted using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.27) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 183 Message Description This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect Data being recorded setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, Data being processed...

  • Page 184: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The batteries are not Check if batteries are installed. If not, installed install batteries. Check orientation of the batteries. The camera will The batteries are Reinsert the batteries according to the not turn on installed incorrectly +- symbols in the battery compartment (p.27).
  • Page 185 Problem Cause Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on subjects such as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue The subject is difficult sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned to focus on with objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also autofocus difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net.

  • Page 186: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 187 Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Date Imprint p.91 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound p.139 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to initial Date Format (date) setting Date Format (time)

  • Page 188: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Playback Mode Palette Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Interval 3 sec. Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe p.106 Sound Effect O(On) Depending on the Resize Recorded Pixels — — p.122 picture taken Depending on the Cropping — —...

  • Page 189: Key Operation

    Key Operation Last Memory Reset Item Function Default Setting Page Setting Setting Operation Q button Q mode — — — Mode Zoom/w/x Zoom Position Full wide-angle p.67 button p.78 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) p.79 Shooting Four-way b (Auto Picture) p.59 Mode controller Flash Mode...

  • Page 190: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.37) or the World Time (p.143). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...

  • Page 191: 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 AC adapter kit K-AC62 (AC adapter D-AC62, DC coupler D-DC51, AC plug cord) Cable USB cable I-USB98 (*) AV cable I-AVC7...

  • Page 192: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 10 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD G/N (3648×2736 pixels), 6 (3072×2304 pixels) Number of Still f (2592×1944 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) Recorded Pixels L (16:9) (1920×1080 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels)
  • Page 193 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory 512 MB 1 pictures 120 pictures 3648×2736 2 pictures 241 pictures 3648×2736 3 pictures 301 pictures 3072×2304 4 pictures 371 pictures 2592×1944 7 pictures 603 pictures 2048×1536 9 pictures 805 pictures L 1920×1080 23 pictures...
  • Page 194 Motion Blur Still Hi-sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR) Reduction Movie Movie shake reduction (Movie SR) Except when the recorded pixels is set to F Display 2.7 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots, Wide viewing angle Playback modes Single-frame, 4-frame Index, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max. 10×, scrollable), Face Close-up Playback, Folder Display, Calendar Display, Deleting Selected Images, Slideshow, Digital Filter, Frame Composite, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Image Rotation, Red-eye...
  • Page 195 Power Source Two AA (alkaline, lithium or Ni-MH) batteries, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery Life Number of * Recording capacity shows approximate number Recordable of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing Images (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, approx.

  • Page 196: 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 197 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 198 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 199: 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 200 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 201 don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use.

  • Page 202: Index

    Index Symbols F Digital Panorama ..81 A mode ...... 10, 48 Numerics Q mode ..... 10, 48 16-frame shooting I ..79 Q button ....44, 46 I button ..... 44, 47 [A Rec.Mode] AC adapter ......29 menu ......53, 184 ACDSee ......156 [W Setting] menu ..
  • Page 203 Date and time Green Button ....45, 47 setting ......41, 140 Green Mode .......66 Date Imprint ....... 91 Guide Indications ....23 Daylight saving time ..40 Default setting ... 37, 184 Half-length Portrait Delete i ....100, 111 Mode ........71 Destination ......
  • Page 204 Night Scene Portrait Red-eye Compensation ...128 Mode ......... 70 Red-eye reduction d ..84 Nine-image display f ..102 Reset .......153 NTSC ....... 149 Resize ......122 Number of pixels ....88 Rotating ......108 4/W button .. 45, 47 Saving pictures by date ...146 Operating the Menus ..
  • Page 205 Windows ......157 World Time ...... 143 Zoom /w/x ..... 67 Zoom button ....44, 46...
  • Page 206 Memo...
  • Page 207 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr)

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