Pentax Optio S1 Quick Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX
Digital Camera.
When you use this camera for the first
time, it is recommended you read this
Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for
the basic operation of the camera. Refer
to the separately supplied "Operating
Manual" for further explanation of
functions and advanced operations of the
camera.
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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera. Refer to the separately supplied “Operating...
  • Page 2 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 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the camera can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the power adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5: About The Battery

    • Do not use the power adapter to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. This can cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the power adapter. 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.
  • Page 6 Keep the Camera and Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children Warning • Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children. 1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries.
  • Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, make sure that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling).
  • Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
  • Page 9: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera came complete with the items listed below. P Camera (Optio S1) P Strap (O-ST116) P AV cable (I-AVC116) P USB cable (I-USB116) P Rechargeable lithium-ion battery P Power adapter (D-PA116)
  • Page 10 Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators Front Remote control receiver Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Microphone Speaker Tripod socket Battery/card cover Back Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button Q button PC/AV terminal cover C button Strap lug 4/W button Four-way controller Green/i button 3 button Display...
  • Page 11: Battery Level Indicator

    Monitor Indicators Following indicators are displayed in the still picture capture mode. Digital Zoom icon Face Detection Memory status Shooting mode Flash mode Built-in memory (without card) Drive mode SD Memory Card Focus mode Card is write-protected Remaining image storage capacity 38 38 38 Battery level Focus Frame...
  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the Camera for Use Attaching the Strap Attach the strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration. Installing the Battery and an SD Memory Card Install the battery and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration. Battery lock lever Battery/ SD Memory Card socket...
  • Page 13: Turning The Camera On

    Turning the Camera On Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Make the Initial Settings. The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.
  • Page 14 Press the four-way controller (3) Initial Setting to move the frame to [W Hometown]. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. City New York Press the four-way controller (3)
  • Page 15 Press the four-way controller (5) Date Adjustment to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the Date Format mm dd yy four-way controller (23) to choose the date format. 00:00 Time Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5) to select [24h], then use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
  • Page 16: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting an SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera or digital device. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD Memory Card. Press the 3 button and use the four-way controller (45) to display [W Setting] menu.
  • Page 17: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness. Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display. Press the zoom button to change the capture area. Right (x) Enlarges the subject.
  • Page 18: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images You can play back the images and movies captured with the camera on the display. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 03/03/2011 03/03/2011 03/03/2011 14:25...
  • Page 19: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 Delete Cancel...
  • Page 20 Selecting a Playback Function You can choose the playback function you want to use from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow (3) while an image is displayed in playback mode. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a For continuously playing playback mode, then press the back images.
  • Page 21 Using the Four-way Controller You can perform the following operation by pressing the four-way controller when the camera is in the capture mode. Drive Modes Each time you press the four- way controller (2), the drive mode switches between the following modes.
  • Page 22 For details on how to use the Optio S1, refer to Operating Manual. Optio S1 Operating Manual...
  • Page 23 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. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
  • Page 24 (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX Imaging Systems PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks Limited SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.

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