Pentax Optio H90 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 or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4: About The Battery Charger And The Ac Adapter

    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 5: About The Battery

    • Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger. • To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector...
  • Page 6 • Precautions for D-LI88 Battery Usage: - BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED. - DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. - DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION. - DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT. - DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.
  • 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, confirm 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 salts. 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 comes complete with the items listed below. P Camera (Optio H90) P Strap (O-ST104) P Software (CD-ROM) S-SW104 P USB cable (I-USB7) Landscape Landscape P AV cable (I-AVC7) P Rechargeable lithium-ion battery For capturing landscape views.
  • Page 10 Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators Front Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Tripod socket Microphone PC/AV terminal Battery/card cover Back Speaker Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug Zoom button Q button I button 4/W button Four-way controller Green/i button 3 button Display In this Quick Guide, the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as...
  • Page 11: Battery Level Indicator

    Monitor Indicators Following indicators are displayed in the still picture capture mode. Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode Digital Zoom icon Memory status Eye-Fi Built-in memory (without Focus mode card) Drive mode SD Memory Card Flash mode Card is write-protected Shooting mode Remaining image 38 38 38...
  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera For Use

    Preparing the Camera for Use Prepare your camera for use before you start using it. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration. Installing the Battery and Card Install the battery and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration.
  • 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 MENU Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. City New York Press the four-way controller (3)
  • Page 15 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). Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01] (day) or [2010] (year), then use the four-way controller (23) to set the date to the current day.
  • 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 will delete all the data stored in the SD Memory Card.
  • 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. Turn the zoom button to change the capture area. Right (x) Enlarges the subject.
  • Page 18: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches between the following modes. Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash Memo • In d (Movie) or S (Fireworks) mode, the flash mode cannot be switched.
  • Page 19: Selecting The Drive Mode

    Selecting the Drive Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode switches between the following modes. Standard (single-frame) 10 sec. Self-timer Memo • You can select j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) depending on the shooting mode. •...
  • Page 20: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a Shooting Mode You can choose the appropriate mode for your particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the four-way Landscape Landscape controller (3). Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode, then For capturing landscape views.
  • Page 21: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images You can play back the captured images on the display. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 08/08/2010 08/08/2010 08/08/2010 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit Edit...
  • Page 22: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display. Playback the image you want to delete. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 Delete Cancel Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].
  • Page 23: Selecting A Playback Mode

    Selecting a Playback Mode You can choose the playback function you want to use with the Playback Mode Palette. Press the four-way Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow controller (3) while an image is displayed in playback mode. Use the four-way controller For continuously playing (2345) to choose back images.
  • Page 24 For details on how to use the Optio H90, refer to the manual below. Optio H90 Operating Manual...
  • Page 25 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.
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  • Page 28 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Hotline: 0180 5 736829 / 0180 5 PENTAX Austria Hotline: 0820 820 255 (http://www.pentax.at) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.

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