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 RZ18. Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
Page 4 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery 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 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. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 6: About The Battery
About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.
Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera •...
Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after the temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
Page 9 • 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. Write-protect switch r appears on the display when the card is...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........5 Contents ...................8 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........15 Camera Features................. 16 Checking the Contents of the Package .......... 19 Names of Parts................20 Names of Operating Parts .............. 21 Monitor Indications .................
Page 11 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures................66 Taking Pictures................66 Setting the Shooting Mode ............. 69 Using the Face Detection Function ..........72 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ....... 74 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ....75 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......76 Using the Zoom ................78 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Portrait/Night Scene/ Digital SR/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) ........80...
Page 12 Setting the Green Button ..............123 Recording Movies ................127 Recording a Movie................127 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ..129 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function.... 130 Saving the Settings (Memory) ............131 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ................134 Playing Back Still Pictures ............
Page 13 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ..........182 Setting the Voice Recording Function .......... 182 Recording Sound................183 Playing Back Sound ..............184 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.............186 Recording a Voice Memo ............. 186 Playing Back a Voice Memo............187 Settings Camera Settings................
Page 14 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode........228 Messages...................230 Troubleshooting................232 Default Settings................. 234 List of World Time Cities..............239 Optional Accessories ............... 240 Main Specifications ................241 WARRANTY POLICY................. 245 Index....................250...
Page 15 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.
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Page 17: 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 18: Camera Features
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, this camera 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. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of this camera...
Page 19 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 detect up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too.
Page 20 Advanced Movie Recording Functions This camera has a shake reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.130). And it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.129). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment, image data is output at normal screen resolution.
Page 21: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio RZ18/Optio RX18 O-ST104 (*) S-SW121 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI92 (*) Battery charger AC plug cord (*) Quick Guide D-BC92 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
Page 22: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Speaker Microphone Lens Flash Self timer lamp/Focus assist Remote control receiver Tripod socket Battery/card cover Battery/card cover lock lever...
Page 23: Names Of Operating Parts
Back Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug PC/AV terminal cover Display Names of Operating Parts Power switch Zoom lever Shutter release button Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - p.55) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Page 24: Monitor Indications
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display Histogram + Info 38 38 38...
Page 25 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 14:25 14:25 14:25 1 Shooting mode (p.69) 11 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.78) 2 Face Detection icon (p.72) 3 D-Range Setting (p.111) 12 Memory status (p.42) 4 Camera shake reduction icon...
Page 26 * 4 varies depending on the following conditions. M When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to [CCD-Shift] or [Dual] l When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off] (If the camera shake is likely to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.) * 5 and 6 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed...
Page 27 A1 Shooting mode (p.69) A11 Remaining image storage capacity A2 Face Detection icon (p.72) A12 Battery level indicator (p.36) A3 D-Range Setting (p.111) A4 Camera shake reduction icon A13 Recorded Pixels (p.108) ( p.118 ) A14 White Balance (p.112) A5 Flash Mode (p.102) A15 AE Metering (p.114) A6 Drive Mode (p.92, p.93) A16 Sensitivity (p.115)
Page 28: Display In Q Mode
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038...
Page 29 Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A12 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
Page 30 * A12 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info”, only “Edit” disappears. Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation.
Page 31 Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side. Dark image Correct image Bright image When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions)
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Page 33: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........32 Powering the Camera ....... 33 Installing the SD Memory Card ....39 Turning the Camera On and Off ....42 Initial Settings ........... 44...
Page 34: 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.
Page 35: 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 lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.
Page 36: Installing The Battery
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.
Page 37: Removing The Battery
Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo facing toward the lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Page 38 • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity Movie Recording Sound Recording Playback Time (flash used for 50% Time Time of shots) Approx.
Page 39: 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. AC plug cord DC coupler AC adapter DC terminal Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
Page 40 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 41: 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 when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when a card is not inserted (p.42).
Page 42 Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the back of the camera (the side with the screen display).
Page 43: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card also varies. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.
Page 44: 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.44 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 45: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode
Starting-up in the Playback Mode If you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback mode. Power switch Q button Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.
Page 46: 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.48) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
Page 47 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the Initial Setting selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving English Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Hometown Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” New York (p.47) if the desired settings do not appear.
Page 48 If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button.
Page 49 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The [W Hometown] screen appears. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose a city.
Page 50: Setting The Date And Time
The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.239) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format”...
Page 51 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to the month. Date Format mm dd yy 00:00 Time Settings complete Cancel MENU 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 01/01/2011 manner.
Page 52 [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.198). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time”...
Page 53: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..52 Setting the Camera Functions ....57...
Page 54: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.42). Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.78). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.67).
Page 55 I button Switches the Face Detection function (p.72). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Face Detection Off Face Detection On Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.92, p.93). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.69). Changes the flash mode (p.102).
Page 56: Q Mode
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.42). Zoom lever Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.136). Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image display.
Page 57 I button Zooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.146) Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.135, p.184). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.138).
Page 58: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for viewing the captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode”...
Page 59: Setting The Camera Functions
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.138).
Page 60: During Recording
During recording During playback 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 38 38 38 0038 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit Edit MENU MENU Rec. Mode Setting Recorded Pixels Sound White Balance Date Adjustment 09/09/2011 AF Setting World Time Text Size...
Page 61 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 White Balance AF Setting AE Metering...
Page 62 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and then the camera is ready for setting the other functions. To exit the setting operation, press the 3 button. To use another operation, refer to the following alternate Step 7 options. To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 63: 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.234) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
Page 64 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the p.131 camera is turned off For assigning a function to the Green button so that you Green Button p.123 can go straight to it in A mode Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.120...
Page 65 [W Setting] Menu Item Description Page For adjusting the operation volume and playback Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.191 key operation sound and self-timer sound Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.192 World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.195 Text Size...
Page 66 [W Setting] Menu 1 [W Setting] Menu 2 Setting Setting Sound USB Connection MSC Video Out Date Adjustment 01/01/2011 NTSC World Time Eye-Fi Text Size Standard Brightness Level English Power Saving 5sec. Folder Name Date Auto Power Off 3min. Exit Exit MENU MENU...
Page 67: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ........66 Setting the Shooting Functions ..... 102 Recording Movies ........127 Saving the Settings (Memory) ....131...
Page 68: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures This camera features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings). Zoom lever Shutter release button...
Page 69 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right (p.78). Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. Press the shutter release button 38 38 38 halfway.
Page 70 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 71: Setting The Shooting Mode
Instant Review and Blink Detection The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Detection function (p.72) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection). •...
Page 72 Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The shooting mode is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 14:25 14:25 14:25 There are 24 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Shooting Mode Description Page Auto Picture...
Page 73 Shooting Mode Description Page Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. p.90 For capturing images at parties or in dim light. Party p.88 Increases ISO and clarity. For images of food and prepared dishes. Food — Enhances saturation and contrast. Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.
Page 74: Using The Face Detection Function
Using the Face Detection Function With this camera, the Face Detection function 38 38 is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011...
Page 75 the shutter when the subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Face Detection Off Face Detection On I button An icon indicating either Face Detection On or Smile Capture appears on the display.
Page 76: 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 77: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)
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 picture is taken. The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Detection function off. •...
Page 78: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011...
Page 79 Shutter release button Green button Press the Green button in A 38 38 38 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.72).
Page 80: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Zoom lever Four-way controller 4 button Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from 38 38 38...
Page 81 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 18× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of recorded pixels.
Page 82: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Portrait/Night Scene/Digital Sr/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode)
To Set the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. 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 83 Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is Digital SR automatically set to AUTO and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944). For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support Fireworks is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.
Page 84: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) The c (Portrait) and d (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Detection function (p.72) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
Page 85: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection function (p.72) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
Page 86: 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 Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 87 Press the I button again. If pet face turns to camera If pet face turns to camera If pet face turns to camera The pet registration screen appears. front, it's self-registering front, it's self-registering front, it's self-registering Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.
Page 88 To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot If you have registered pets, choose the pet you want to shoot. Press the I button on the capture Selecting pet to shoot status screen in e (Pet) mode. The pet registration screen appears. Delete Cancel MENU...
Page 89: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode)
Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode) For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture Sport is taken. For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for Surf & Snow bright scenes. Shutter release button Four-way controller...
Page 90: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) The B (Party) mode is suitable for taking pictures indoors, such as snapshots at parties. 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 B.
Page 91: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)
Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. Color Maintains the original color of the text. Neg.
Page 92: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72). 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 14:25 14:25...
Page 93 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame.
Page 94: Using The Self-Timer
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM (S-SW121) supplied with the camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM (p.172). 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 95: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)
Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode The camera is ready to take the picture Self-timer Self-timer Self-timer using the self-timer. When the camera detects a person’s face, Cancel Cancel Cancel...
Page 96 Burst Shooting(L) The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and Burst pictures are taken consecutively. The interval between shots Shooting(M) becomes shorter in the following sequence: A, B, and C. Burst Shooting(H) * When [Shake Reduction] in the [ARec. Mode] menu is set to [CCD-Shift] (p.118), the CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting.
Page 97: Taking Pictures Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
• The flash does not discharge in j, A, B and C modes. • j, A, B and C cannot be selected in 9 (Green), C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode. •...
Page 98 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i and press the four-way controller (3). 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...
Page 99: 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. 19 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 100 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.72). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 101: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
To Cancel after Taking the First Shot When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 5 on p.98, press the 4 button. 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 4 button.
Page 102 Press the 4 button. The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined. Set shift direction Set shift direction The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.
Page 103 Take the third frame. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears. The stitched together image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.69, p.119) is P (Off). •...
Page 104: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the Auto light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness.
Page 105 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 controller (23).
Page 106: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the Standard autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Page 107 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. •...
Page 108 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.
Page 109 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. • In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J.
Page 110: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels
• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following conditions. - In C (Movie), S (Fireworks) modes. - When the focus mode is set to 3 (Pan Focus), s (Infinity) or z (Manual Focus). • The default setting in e (Pet) mode is P (Off). Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
Page 111 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Recordable Image No. to change the number of recorded Recorded Pixels pixels.
Page 112: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].
Page 113: 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 114: Adjusting The White Balance
• When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity is ISO 160. • If you change the [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.123). 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.
Page 115 Use the four-way controller (23) White Balance to change the setting. Auto Auto Auto You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23). MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button.
Page 116: Setting The Ae Metering
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
Page 117: Setting The Sensitivity
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.
Page 118: Setting The Auto Iso Range
Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to change the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels White Balance AUTO AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto AUTO ISO Range Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. •...
Page 119: Setting The Blink Detection Function
Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to select the sensitivity Recorded Pixels adjustment range. White Balance ISO80-100 AF Setting ISO80-200 AE Metering ISO80-400 Sensitivity Auto ISO80-800 AUTO ISO Range ISO80-1600 Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button.
Page 120: Setting The Shake Reduction Function
Setting the Shake Reduction Function You can set this function to correct camera shake which can occur during shooting. You can correct camera shake using optical shake reduction only (CCD-Shift), or the both optical and electronic shake reductions (Dual). The default setting is the optical shake reduction only (CCD-Shift).
Page 121: Setting The Instant Review
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake Reduction] set to [CCD-Shift] or [Dual]. When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off]. (If the camera shake is likely to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.) •...
Page 122: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode to select O or P. Instant Review Memory Instant Review is displayed. Green Button Instant Review is not displayed. Sharpness Saturation Contrast Exit MENU Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Instant Review 1p.69 If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during Instant...
Page 123: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode to change the saturation level. Instant Review Memory Green Button...
Page 124: Setting The Date Imprint Function
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.123). Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures.
Page 125: Setting The Iq Enhancer Processing
• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the display style set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.48). Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing You can take pictures with clearer details by using image processing with IQ enhancer technique.
Page 126 Voice Recording Press the 9 button to record sound. Movie Press the 9 button to record a movie. Press the 9 button to use the functions assigned to the four-way controller (2345). By assigning frequently used functions to the four-way controller, you can easily change the settings during shooting.
Page 127 Use the four-way controller (23) Green Button to select the function you want to Green Mode register and press the 4 button. Voice Recording Movie When [Green Mode], [Voice Recording] or Fn Setting [Movie] is selected, the setting is saved. When [Fn Setting] is selected, proceed to Cancel MENU...
Page 128 Press the 4 button. The setting is registered. Repeat Steps 6 to 9 to register other keys. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Only one function can be registered to each key. To Use Fn Setting Press the 9 button in A mode.
Page 129: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Zoom lever 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 Movie Movie...
Page 130 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right. Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (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 131: Selecting The Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
Page 132: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function
Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Time 15:02:26 to select the number of recorded Recorded Pixels pixels and frame rate. Movie SR MENU Cancel Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C mode, you can correct camera shake while you are recording a...
Page 133: Saving The Settings (Memory)
Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
Page 134 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 Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode...
Page 135: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ......134 Deleting Images and Sound Files ..148 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ..............156...
Page 136: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures 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 captured image appears on the display (single-image display).
Page 137: 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. Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).
Page 138: Multi-Image Display
Multi-Image Display Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green button Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images.
Page 139 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture without sound Movie (the first frame appears) O (With image) Still picture with sound O (Without image) Sound file only Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image.
Page 140: Using The Playback Functions
Calendar display Frame Images and sound files are displayed by TUE WED WED THU THU FRI date in calendar format. A thumbnail of the first image recorded on 10 10 each date is displayed on the calendar. 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15...
Page 141 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 09/09/2011 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit Edit MENU Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow Image Rotation Image Rotation For continuously playing Rotates captured images. back images. Screen or Useful when viewing sound effects can be set vertical images on a TV Cancel Cancel...
Page 142: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.141 sound effects can be set. Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing Image Rotation p.143 vertical images on a TV. Reduces the size of faces in the image, for well- Small Face Filter p.162 proportioned portraits.
Page 143: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow...
Page 144 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.141. Start Start Start...
Page 145: Rotating The Image
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Except when the [Screen Effect] is set to [Off], you can choose O (On) or P (Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] and press the 4 button.
Page 146 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Image Rotation Image Rotation (2345) to select s (Image Rotation). Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.
Page 147: Zoom Playback
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 4 button In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Turn the zoom lever to the right (y).
Page 148: 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 subjects’ faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face Detection function operated when the images were taken. Zoom lever Q button I button...
Page 149 Available operations during the Face close-up playback mode Zoom lever to the Zooms on the subject being right (y) displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Zoom lever to the Zooms on the subject being left (f) displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or...
Page 150: Deleting Images And Sound Files
Deleting Images and Sound Files You can delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.153). Q button Four-way controller 4 button...
Page 151 To Delete the Sound from an Image If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.186), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with sound. U appears on the images with sound.
Page 152: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nine- image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.153). Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) once or twice.
Page 153 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and sound files. MENU Cancel Delete If you select an image and turn the zoom lever to the right (y), the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.
Page 154: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.153). Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 155: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)
Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted. Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to protect.
Page 156 Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 to select [Protect]. Protects this Protects this Protects this image/sound image/sound image/sound Protect Unprotect Cancel Press the 4 button. The selected image or sound file is protected and the screen shown in Step 5 reappears.
Page 157 Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel] and press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette reappears. Protected images and sound files are deleted when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is formatted.
Page 158: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. External input terminal AUDIO VIDEO PC/AV terminal Yellow White Turn the AV device and camera off.
Page 159: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC117 if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.37). • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there.
Page 160 Memo...
Page 161: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........160 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ..178 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 162: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
Page 163: Cropping Images
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 164: Processing Images To Make Faces Look Smaller
Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. Choose the cropping area. The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen.
Page 165 Press the 4 button. Face detection frames for faces that can be corrected are displayed. Proceed to Step 6 when there is only one detection frame. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a face to be processed. A green frame indicates the face that is to be processed.
Page 166: Using The Digital Filters
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 - When faces are located in the edges of an image In such cases, the face detection frame in Step 4 will not appear.
Page 167 In Q mode, 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 Digital Filter Digital Filter (2345) to select P (Digital Filter).
Page 168 To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result 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 dialog does not appear.
Page 169 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 170: Compensating For An Unwanted Red-Eye Effect
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 171: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Use the four-way controller Red-eye Compensation Red-eye Compensation Red-eye Compensation (2345) to select Z (Red-eye Compensation). For compensating red-eye. May not work due to the condition of the image Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.
Page 172 Use the four-way controller Frame Composite Frame Composite Frame Composite (2345) to select N (Frame Composite). For composing an image with a frame. Select Over- write or Save as to save Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a frame.
Page 173 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. You can adjust the image using either of the following operations. MENU Four-way controller Press to adjust the position Cancel Cancel Cancel (2345) of the image Zoom lever Makes the image larger or smaller.
Page 174 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM (S-SW121) 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 175: Editing Movies
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 176 To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. Use the four-way controller 100 - 0042 100 - 0042...
Page 177: Copying Images And Sound Files
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide Cancel 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.
Page 178 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once.
Page 179 Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory. To copy other images or sound files, repeat Steps 4 to 7. Select [Cancel] to exit the copy operation. • If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image, the image is copied with the sound.
Page 180: 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 181 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. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.
Page 182: 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.179. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.
Page 183: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ..............182 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 186...
Page 184: Recording Sound (Voice Recording)
Recording Sound (Voice Recording) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Speaker Microphone Setting the Voice Recording Function To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first.
Page 185: Recording Sound
Recording Sound Shutter release button Green button Press the Green button in A mode. 01:31:44 01:31:44 The camera enters the Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time and 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time Start Start...
Page 186: Playing Back Sound
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording. Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
Page 187 Available operations while playback is paused Four-way controller (2) Resumes playback. Four-way controller (4) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds. Four-way controller (5) Advances approx. 5 seconds. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
Page 188: Adding A Voice Memo To Images
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Recording a Voice Memo In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.
Page 189: Playing Back A Voice Memo
Playing Back a Voice Memo Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (2).
Page 190 Memo...
Page 191: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ........190...
Page 192: 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 193: Changing The Sound Settings
Press the 4 button. Formatting 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. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 194: 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 195 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 00:00 Time displayed. Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date format.
Page 196 The following operations and screen use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selected. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to change the month. Date Format mm dd yy 01/01/2011 00:00 Time Settings complete...
Page 197: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.48) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.192) serve as the Hometown date and time. If you set the Destination city using the world time function, you can display the Destination date and time when taking pictures in a different time zone.
Page 198 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The settings are saved and the [World Time] screen reappears. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 199: Setting The Text Size On The Menu
Use the four-way controller (23) World Time to select X or W. Select Time Displays the time of the Destination Destination 20:25 London city Hometown Displays the time of the Hometown New York 14:25 city Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
Page 200: Changing The Display Language
Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select the text size. Sound Date Adjustment 01/01/2011 Select from [Standard] or [Large]. World Time Text Size Standard Large Folder Name Date Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
Page 201: Changing The Naming System Of The Folder
Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images. When the naming system is set to [Date], pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
Page 202: Changing The Video Output Format
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PENTX] or [Date]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 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.
Page 203: Setting Eye-Fi Communication
Setting Eye-Fi Communication You can transfer images to your computer automatically via wireless LAN using an Eye-Fi card. Refer to “Transferring Images Using an Eye- Fi Card” (p.224) for details on how to transfer images. The default setting is P (Off). Press the 3 button in Q mode.
Page 204: 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. 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 [Brightness Level].
Page 205: 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 206: Setting The Auto Power Off Function
Setting the Auto Power Off Function You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 207: 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 - One of the 3 pre-installed images - One of your own images (compatible images only)
Page 208: Correcting Defective Pixels In The Ccd Sensor (Pixel Mapping)
• Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be 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 209: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Use the four-way controller (23) Pixel Mapping to select [Pixel Mapping]. Checks the image sensor and corrects defective pixels Pixel Mapping Cancel Press the 4 button. Defective pixels are mapped and corrected. When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping] is displayed on the monitor.
Page 210 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 211: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..... 210 Connecting to Your Computer ....217 Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card.......... 224...
Page 212: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW121). Image viewing/managing/editing software Windows • “MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX” Macintosh • “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” Applicable languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC117 when the camera is connected to the computer (p.37).
Page 213 Windows Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium IV 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2 processor recommended) Memory 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended)
Page 214: Installing The Software
If the installation screen appears, go to Step 5. Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM/DVD drive (S-SW121) icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX], choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.
Page 215 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX. Remove the check to open the file using another application. Click [Finish]. Installation is complete. Reboot your computer.
Page 216 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. 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 installation screen.
Page 217: 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 connected to your computer with the USB cable.
Page 218 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. 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 219: Connecting To Your Computer
Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Camera and Your Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable. Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with pointing toward the 4 on the PC/AV terminal of the camera.
Page 220: Transferring Images
• The self-timer lamp blinks while the camera is connected to a computer. • For Macintosh, the volume label name appears instead of [NO NAME] if the SD Memory Card has a volume label. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number. When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear Double-click the [MediaImpression] icon on...
Page 221 Windows Click [Import media files to local disk]. MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX starts and the import screen appears. Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. To specify the destination location, click the folder icon.
Page 222 Macintosh Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears. Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.219. If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen,...
Page 223: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. The “Safely Remove Hardware” screen appears. Click [Eject (the device connected)]. A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed. Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and the camera.
Page 224: Starting "Mediaimpression
Starting “MediaImpression” “MediaImpression” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [MediaImpression] icon on the desktop (for Windows) or in the [Applications] folder (for Macintosh). MediaImpression starts and the Start page appears. Click [PhotoImpression]. The Media Browser screen appears. * The screen shown is for a Windows PC.
Page 225: Details On How To Use "Mediaimpression
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression” by using the help pages. Select [Help] in [Menu] at the top right of the screen (for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar (for Macintosh).
Page 226: Transferring Images Using An Eye-Fi Card
Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer automatically when a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera. Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Page 227 • When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Images are transferred via wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes.
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Page 229: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ............228 Messages ..........230 Troubleshooting ........232 Default Settings ........234 List of World Time Cities ......239 Optional Accessories ......240 Main Specifications ........ 241 WARRANTY POLICY ....... 245 Index ............250...
Page 230: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. -: Settings and changes are not applied. Shooting Mode Function Zoom lever Zoom operation Face Detection On I button Smile Capture Face Detection Off × × , (Auto) ×...
Page 231 Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode. However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below. a f K Shooting Mode c S N X F...
Page 232: 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.33). The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
Page 233 Message Description The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Protected (p.153). 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.
Page 234: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The battery is not Check if a battery is installed. If not, installed install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert The camera will The battery is installed the battery with the label facing the lens not turn on incorrectly (p.34).
Page 235 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-patterned The subject is difficult objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also to focus on with difficult to get proper focus when autofocus shooting through a window or a net.
Page 236: Default Settings
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Page 237 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Instant Review O (On) p.119 Face Detection P (Off) Flash Mode O (On) Drive Mode P (Off) Focus Mode P (Off) Zoom Position P (Off) MF Position P (Off) Memory White Balance P (Off) p.131 Sensitivity...
Page 238 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound p.191 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to the initial Date Format (date) setting Date Format (time) Date p.48 Adjustment p.192 Date...
Page 239: Playback Mode Palette Items
Playback Mode Palette Items Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Interval 3 sec. Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe p.141 Sound Effect O(On) Image Rotation Normal — — p.143 Small Face Filter p.162 Digital Filter B&W — p.164 Frame Composite Default1 p.169 Red-eye Compensation...
Page 240: Key Operation
Key Operation Last Reset Item Function Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Operation Q button Q mode — — — Mode Zoom lever Zoom Position Full wide-angle p.78 p.92 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) p.93 Shooting Four-way b (Auto Picture) p.69 Mode controller Flash Mode...
Page 241: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.44) or the World Time (p.195). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...
Page 242: 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 plug cord are only sold as a kit.
Page 243: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 16 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD Number of Still m (4608×3456), n (3456×3456), o (4608×2592), 6 (3072×2304), h (1920×1080), Recorded Pixels m (640×480) * Fixed at f in Digital SR mode.
Page 244 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 2 GB Built-in Memory SD Memory Card 32 pictures 653 pictures 4608×3456 42 pictures 853 pictures n 3456×3456 42 pictures 853 pictures o 4608×2592 60 pictures 1205 pictures 3072×2304 175 pictures 3415 pictures h 1920×1080 683 pictures...
Page 245 Approx. 27× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 130× at m (640×480) Intelligent Zoom (when combined with optical zoom) Digital Zoom Up to approx. 7.2× (combines with 18× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx. 130×) Motion Blur Still CCD-Shift-Type (SR: Shake Reduction), Dual Reduction (SR &...
Page 246 Digital Filters B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro (Blue, Amber), Color (Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow), Extract Color (Red, Green, Blue), Color Emphasis (Sky Blue, Fresh Green, Delicate Pink, Autumn Leaves), High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Brightness, Miniature Movie Continuous Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD Recording Time Memory Card is full (however, maximum size is limited to 2 GB)
Page 247: 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 248 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 249 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 250: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 Fax: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Page 251 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 equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of...
Page 252: Index
Index Symbols R Kids ........83 e Pet ........84 A Mode ...... 13, 56 K Food ......71 Q Mode ..... 13, 56 S Fireworks ......81 Q button ....52, 54 N Frame Composite ..90 I button ..... 53, 55 B Party ......88 9 (Green) button ....
Page 253 Built-in memory ....175 Dividing movies ....174 Burst Shooting A/B/C ... 93 DPOF settings ....178 D-Range Setting ....111 Drive Mode ....92, 93 Calendar display ....137 Camera shake ..118, 130 Candlelight Mode ....80 Editing movies ....173 Capture Mode Palette ..69 Error messages ....230 Center-weighted Exposure setting ....110...
Page 254 Guide indications ....28 MSC .........216 Multi-segment metering L .....114 High Contrast filter ... 164 Highlight Correction ..111 Histogram ......28 Natural Skin Tone Mode ..82 Hometown ....47, 195 Night Scene Mode .....80 Night Scene Portrait Mode ........80 Image Storage Nine-image display f ..136 Capacity ......
Page 255 Press halfway Shutter release (shutter release button) ..68 button .....52, 54, 68 Product Registration ..214 Slideshow ......141 Program Mode ....75 Smile Capture ....72 Protect Z ...... 153 Soft filter ......164 Provided Software ... 210 Sound settings ....191 PTP .........
Page 256 White Balance ....112 Windows ......211 World Time ...... 195 Zoom /x/w ..... 78 Zoom lever ....52, 54...
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Page 260 (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA INC. CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) http://www.pentax.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 54522 Copyright © PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2011 R02AYK11 Printed in Indonesia...

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Pentax Optio RZ18 Black Operating Manual

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

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)

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

Settings

Camera Settings

Connecting to a Computer

Setting up Your Computer

Connecting to Your Computer

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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