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Pentax 555 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 555 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

  • Page 4: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    (such as at a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
  • Page 5 • Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 provided for this camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction. To users of this camera • There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ... 2 Contents ... 4 Contents of the operating manual ... 7 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 8 Names of Parts... 9 Names of Operating Parts... 10 Getting Started Attaching the Strap...
  • Page 7 Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ... 50 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ... 50 Setting the Sensitivity ... 50 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ... 51 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)... 51 Adjusting the Flash Output ... 52 Taking Pictures ...
  • Page 8 Printing using the printing service settings ... 105 Disconnecting the camera from the printer... 106 Editing / Settings Editing Images ... 107 Changing the Image Size ... 107 Trimming Images... 109 Using Digital Filters to Edit Images... 110 Camera Settings... 112 Formatting a SD Memory Card...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    Contents of the operating manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio 555 USB cable I-USB7 (∗) 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual (this Manual) ∗...

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Power switch Autofocus window Speaker Viewfinder Built-in flash Microphone Lens Viewfinder LCD monitor Strap lug Terminal cover USB / AV output terminal DC input terminal Battery lock lever Battery / card cover Tripod socket...

  • Page 12: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( Menu/Fn button Shutter release button Diopter adjustment lever button...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

  • Page 14: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Charging indicator Battery charger Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery. Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    Battery / card cover Installing the Battery Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery / card cover. Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 16: Battery Level Indicator

    Number of recordable images Playback time The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. • Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorated as temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Terminal cover Using the AC Adapter (optional) Use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC or printer. Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover.

  • Page 18: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    • The table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card. • The table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, Capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
  • Page 19 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased. • when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 20: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. When the camera is turned on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Card Check It automatically performs a card check when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Viewfinder

    Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the diopter in the range of –3 m subject through the viewfinder are hard to see. Aim the camera at the bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the subject appears in the sharpest focus.

  • Page 22: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, and current date and time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time, follow the instructions for “Setting the Date and Time”...

  • Page 23: Setting The Home Town

    Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. Press the four-way controller ( select the desired city (Home Town). Press the four-way controller ( The screen for setting the D.S.T will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time. Use the four-way controller ( change the month. Press the four-way controller ( will be displayed above and below the month. Use the four-way controller ( change the day and press the four-way controller ( will be displayed above and below the day.
  • Page 25 When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The camera is ready to take a picture. Press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to Capture mode when you set date and time except the initial settings.

  • Page 26: Quick Start

    Viewfinder LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. The focus area in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
  • Page 27 Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card.) Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

  • Page 28: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. Press the Playback button after taking a picture. The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. To rotate the displayed image The image will be rotated 90° clockwise each time your press the four-way controller ( 100-0019 100-0019...

  • Page 29: Playing Back Previous Or Next Images

    Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. Press the Playback button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller ( displays the previous image.

  • Page 30: How To View The Recorded Images

    How to View the Recorded Images Images taken with the Optio 555 camera are recorded on the SD Memory Card. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out.

  • Page 31: The Sd Memory Card

    Viewing images on a PC You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images (you need to install the USB driver if you are using Windows 98/98SE). Or you can remove the SD Memory Card from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader.

  • Page 32: Common Operations

    Common Operations Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording. Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound. Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • Press the Playback button to change from Capture mode to Playback mode. •...

  • Page 33: Using The Button Functions

    Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( button Changes the flash mode. ( button Changes the Capture mode as follows. Using the self-timer ( Using the remote control unit ( Continuous shooting ( Multiple exposure shooting ( Interval shooting ( *When the Capture mode is set to...
  • Page 34 Playback button Switches to Playback mode. ( Four-way controller ( Changes the EV compensation in modes other than p.74) Changes the shutter speed in Four-way controller ( Adjusts the focus in Sets the aperture value in Sets the shutter speed in Selects the type of filter in Selects Picture mode in OK button...

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode button Protects the image from erasure. ( DPOF button Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. ( button Deletes the image. ( Zoom / button displays nine images at once. ( Press - in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 36: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The menus are displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the Menu / Fn button. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 37: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of menu operation Menu / Fn button Rec.Mode] menu R e c . M o d e R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 2592 1944 Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e F o c u s i n g A r e a W i d e...

  • Page 38: Menu List

    Menu List Please refer to pages 141 to 143 for List of Menu Default settings and the adjustable [Rec. mode] menu items by Capture mode. Rec.Mode] Menu Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Flash Exp. Comp. Auto Bracket Digital Zoom Instant Review...
  • Page 39 Digital Filter captured image. Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at specified time Slideshow Recorded images are played successively. For printing directly from a digital camera connected PictBridge to a printer. Set-up] Menu Item Format For formatting the SD Memory Card...

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode) You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Shooting information is displayed. 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF area...
  • Page 41 Display Off No shooting information is displayed. • The AF area in autofocus mode is displayed. • If any of the modes are changed such as Flash mode, the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds. LCD Monitor Off Turn off the LCD monitor.

  • Page 42: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode !Focus Mode (No icon) Autofocus mode Macro mode Super macro mode Infinity-landscape mode Manual focus mode Move focusing area Press the The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 43 If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro or Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor. Manual Focus The central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor when the mode is set on...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Auto flash Flash Off Flash On Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction Flash On + Red-eye Reduction • The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] modes cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to a. •...

  • Page 45: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2592 × 1944], [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480]. Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

  • Page 46: Selecting The Quality Levels

    Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. • Captures the image as uncompressed TIFF data. This is best for TIFF TIFF BEST • The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data. BETTER •...

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Automatic The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
  • Page 48 Selecting the Type of Fluorescent Light Select [ ] on the White Balance screen. Use the four-way controller ( choose “W”, “N” or “D”. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Manual Setting Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen.

  • Page 49: Changing The Af Area (Focusing Area)

    Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the angle of the autofocus area. Wide Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller. Select [Focusing Area] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( change the setting. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.

  • Page 50: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure (Ae Metering)

    Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Multi segment Center-weighted Spot Select [AE Metering] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( change the metering mode.

  • Page 51: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. !Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the speed automatically. • As the lower sensitivity produces sharp images with little or no noise, but the shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. •...

  • Page 52: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec., 3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display). Select [Instant Review] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( change the display time. Press the OK button.

  • Page 53: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Select [Saturation] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. E a b c A F G D C Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Flash Output

    Adjusting the Flash Output You can adjust the output of the flash without changing the brightness of the background. Select [Flash Exp. Comp.] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( select the compensation level. Reduces the brightness. Increases the brightness. Press the OK button.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode. Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button.

  • Page 56: Setting The Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode)

    Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode) In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller ( change the aperture value. Makes the aperture larger. (Reduces the aperture value.) Makes the aperture smaller.

  • Page 57: Setting The Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode)

    Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode) In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value. Set the mode dial to Use the four-way controller ( change the shutter speed. Increases the shutter speed. Reduces the shutter speed.

  • Page 58: Setting The Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

    Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Set the mode dial to M. Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture value. Increases the shutter speed. Reduces the shutter speed. Makes the aperture larger.
  • Page 59 Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture value. Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26 The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off. • EV compensation is not available in this mode. •...

  • Page 60: Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

    Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) Register Capture mode or functions that you use frequently and then align the mode dial to to quickly take pictures using your preferred settings. Registering a function Set the mode dial to Set the [ Rec.

  • Page 61: Registering Functions In User Mode

    Registering Functions in User Mode By setting the mode dial to and setting the shooting functions, the functions and Capture mode are registered in User mode. !Functions that can be set in User mode Function Default Setting Recorded Pixels 2592 × 1944 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

    Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. !Picture mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode. Landscape Night-Scene Mode Flower Portrait Surf & Snow Autumn Colors Sunset Fireworks...
  • Page 63 • The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off. • The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed at infinity. • The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the picture mode when the focus mode is set to manual.

  • Page 64: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) Using the provided software (ACDSee™), join several pictures on your PC and easily create panoramic photos. Join photos that have been taken so the edges of the images overlap in Panorama Assist Mode to create a single panoramic photo.
  • Page 65 Move the camera to the right and take the second picture. Position the camera so that the actual image display overlaps the transparent display on the left edge, and then release the shutter. Repeat the above procedure to take the third and subsequent pictures.

  • Page 66: Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.66). If you print out the 3D pictures taken by parallel method and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Set the Mode dial to The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle of the LCD monitor. Take the first picture. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the screen, and press the shutter release button.
  • Page 68 !Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image.
  • Page 69 !How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size.
  • Page 70 !Example of a 3D picture...

  • Page 71: Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

    Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card. Set the mode dial to The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures With Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, a soft filter that produces a fuzzy effect. !Color filters Eight colors, black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow, are provided for the color filters.
  • Page 73 Set the Mode dial to Use the four-way controller ( select a digital filter to use. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Playing back still pictures 1 p.26 The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the filter when the focus mode is set to manual.

  • Page 74: Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

    Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images. The amount of images you can capture is displayed on the top right of the screen. Sound can be recorded at the same time. Set the mode dial to The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 75 Keeping the shutter release button pressed Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button. Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.91 •...

  • Page 76: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. (Wide): makes the subject larger (Tele): makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 5×...
  • Page 77 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( [On]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1 p.87 •...

  • Page 78: Ev Compensation

    EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or under-exposed. Press the four-way controller ( Capture mode. Four-way controller ( decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level Four-way controller ( increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 79: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the button in Capture mode to display LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.

  • Page 80: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    !Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. If the battery needs changing, contact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for replacing the battery.)

  • Page 81: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor. The mode will change to Continuous Shooting mode. Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 82: Taking Pictures At Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)

    Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval. Press the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. Interval shooting will start with the following settings. • Interval • Number of shot •...
  • Page 83 Setting the interval, number of shot, and start time Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select [Interval Shoot]. Press the four-way controller ( The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed and [Interval] will be framed.

  • Page 84: Superimposing One Picture On Top Of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)

    Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode) You can superimpose a new image on top of an image already recorded. When images have been recorded Press in Capture mode to switch to Multiple Exposure mode. The screen for selecting the base image will be displayed.
  • Page 85 When there are no recorded images Press in Capture mode to switch to Multiple Exposure mode. A message will appear on the LCD monitor informing you that the camera is ready to take the base image. Take the base image. When you have taken the base image, it will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 86: Automatically Changing The Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

    Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure, white balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings. Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( [Auto Bracket].
  • Page 87 Press the OK button. The Bracket mode is set. Press and hold down the shutter release button. Auto bracket shooting starts. When shooting is finished, a message will be displayed asking whether you want to continue shooting or not. To continue shooting in auto bracket mode, select [Continue] and press the OK button.

  • Page 88: Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

    Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up. Set the mode dial to Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 89: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select [On], the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.
  • Page 90 Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller ( select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller ( [Memory] menu will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( select the item. Use the four-way controller ( switch [On] and Press the OK button twice.

  • Page 91: Playback / Erasing

    Playback / Erasing Playing Back Images and Sound Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller (...

  • Page 92: Adding A Voice Memo

    Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a recorded image. Enter the playback mode and choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the four-way controller If the image has no voice memo, the screen for recording a voice memo is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 93: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the LCD monitor during playback. The sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( Playback will start.

  • Page 94: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording you want to play back with the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( Playback will start. •...

  • Page 95: Playing Back Shooting Information (Playback Mode)

    Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display button to change the information displayed. Display On Playback information is displayed. 1 Folder No. 2 File name 3 Protect icon 4 Voice memo icon 5 Four-way controller operation guide 6 Date &...

  • Page 96: Nine-Image Display

    Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four- way controller ( Press Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( more images have been recorded, if you press the four-way controller ( while the bottom right image is selected, the next nine images will be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (...

  • Page 97: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card continuously. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller ( Press the Menu / Fn button. The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 98: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image or Sound Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or sound you want to erase with the four-way controller ( Press the The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.
  • Page 99 Erasing a Voice Memo If an image has a voice memo ( without erasing the image. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four-way controller ( Press the button.

  • Page 100: Erasing All Images

    Erasing All Images You can erase all the images / sound at once. • Once erased, images / sound cannot be restored. • Protected images / sound cannot be erased. Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice. The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

  • Page 101: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images / sound from being accidentally erased. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image / sound you want to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the button. The Protect screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Protect].

  • Page 102: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Viewing Images on a TV By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.

  • Page 103: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Image Set the following items for each image. !Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 10.
  • Page 104 Use the four-way controller ( select the number of prints, then press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( select whether to insert the date or not. : The date will be imprinted : The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button.

  • Page 105: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the DPOF button twice. The [All Images] screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( select the number of prints. You can print up to 10 copies. Press the four-way controller ( The frame will move to [Date].

  • Page 106: Printing Directly From The Camera Connected To A Printer

    Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer When you use the USB cable provided with the camera (I-USB7) to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print images directly from camera without using a PC. The selection of the images to print and the number of prints are set using the controls on the camera after the camera has been connected to the printer.

  • Page 107: Printing One Image At A Time

    Printing one image at a time The screen for printing images is displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Use the four-way controller ( select the number of prints. You can set up to 10 prints. Press the OK button. The image is printed using the selected setting. The message “Continue printing ?”...

  • Page 108: Disconnecting The Camera From The Printer

    Disconnecting the camera from the printer After you have finished printing images, disconnect the camera from the printer. Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and the printer. If you press the MENU / Fn button while the “Continue printing ?” message is displayed, the message “Safely remove USB cable”...

  • Page 109: Editing / Settings

    Editing / Settings Editing Images Changing the Image Size You can make the file smaller than the original by changing the size and quality of a selected image. After changing the size, the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image.
  • Page 110 Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller ( select [Recorded pixels]. Press the four-way roller ( The frame will move to [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller ( [Save as]. Press the OK button.

  • Page 111: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Press the Menu / Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( The image that can be trimmed.

  • Page 112: Using Digital Filters To Edit Images

    Using Digital Filters to Edit Images The digital filters include filters that can apply a red, blue, or green or other color filter to images, a soft filter, and a filter to adjust the brightness of images. In digital filter mode, you can use these filters to modify images. !Color filters The color filters include a black and white filter, sepia, red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow filters.
  • Page 113 Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller ( The Playback menu is displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( The digital filter screen is displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Use the four-way controller ( select the filter.

  • Page 114: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings How to recall [ Set-up] menu Formatting a SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable. •...

  • Page 115: Changing The Sound Settings

    Twice F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e S t y l e D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e L a n g u a g e / 1 / 3 Changing the Sound Settings...
  • Page 116 How to recall [ Set-up] menu Changing the type of start-up, shutter or operation sound Select [Sound] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( The Volume screen will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( and choose [1], [2], [3] or [off] with the four-way controller Change the [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way.

  • Page 117: Setting The Date Style

    Twice Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/ dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Select [Date Style] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style.

  • Page 118: Changing The Date / Time

    How to recall the [ Changing the Date / Time You can change the initial date and time settings. Select [Date Adjust] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( The date screen will be displayed. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) for the setting procedure. Setting the World Time The city and time selected in “Initial Settings”...
  • Page 119 Twice Switch (On) and controller ( The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed. The time in the country selected in Home Time will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( If New York is selected as the world time city, then the cross-shaped line is located in New York on the world map, and then time in New York (NYC).

  • Page 120: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to recall the [ Changing the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select [Start-up Screen] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( The Start-up screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( select (On) or...

  • Page 121: Changing The Display Language

    Twice Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Select [Language] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( The menus will be displayed in selected language. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.

  • Page 122: Lcd Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)

    How to recall the [ LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( [2 min] or [Off].

  • Page 123: Setting The Quick Delete Function

    Twice • The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation. • The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected. Setting the Quick Delete Function The Delete screen will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected when the Quick Delete function is set to On.

  • Page 124: Registering Functions

    How to recall the [ Registering Functions You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way controller. The functions can then be set directly by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the [Rec.Mode] menu. Registering a function Select [Fn Setting] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( The Fn Setting screen will be displayed.
  • Page 125 Twice Retrieving a function Enter the Capture mode and press the Menu / Fn button and the four-way 2345 controller key ( function is registered at the same time. Press the four-way controller 2345 ) while pressing the Menu / Fn button to change the setting. Release the Menu / Fn button.

  • Page 126: Adjusting The Focus Limit

    How to recall the [ Adjusting the Focus Limit You can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the lens when shooting normally and in macro mode. Select [Focus Limiter] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

  • Page 127: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Twice Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, Video output format, world time and date style. Select [Reset] on the [ Press the four-way controller button ( The Reset screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( Press the OK button.

  • Page 128: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. Checking the Alarm Press the Menu / Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Press the four-way controller ( The list of alarms will be displayed.

  • Page 129: Turning The Alarm Off

    Press the four-way controller ( The list of alarms will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( select alarm 1-3. Press the four-way controller ( The screen for setting the alarm mode and time will be displayed. Four-way controller ( Four-way controller ( If the Snooze ( ) is set to...

  • Page 130: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time. Region Country EUROPE SPAIN UNITED KINGDOM London FRANCE ITALY GERMANY RUSSIA AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA EGYPT MIDDLE TURKEY EAST ISRAEL SAUDI ARABIA IRAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES...

  • Page 131: List Of Menu Default Settings

    List of Menu Default Settings Rec.Mode] Menu item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Flash Exp. Comp. Auto Bracket Digital Zoom Instant Review Interval Shooting Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast USER Playback] Menu item Resize...
  • Page 132 Set-up] Menu item Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Start-up Screen Video Out Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Quick Delete Quick Zoom Fn Setting Focus Limit Reset Default Setting – – mm/dd/yy/ 2003/01/01 English NTSC 1 min 3 min.

  • Page 133: Adjustable [Rec.mode] Menu Items By Capture Mode

    Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Capture Mode :Changes are reflected in all camera operations × :Only default setting is reflected in camera operations; changes are invalid Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Flash Exp. Comp.

  • Page 134: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Memory card full No image & sound Camera can not display this image. No card in camera. Battery depleted. Memory card error. This card is not formatted.
  • Page 135 Deleting The image is being deleted. Image folder could not be The largest file number is assigned to an image and no created. more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD Memory Card. (p.112) This card is not The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted, formatted.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Power will not Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. come on Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on the LCD monitor is set to LCD monitor Connected to PC by USB cable. Camera is connected to TV Shutter will not...
  • Page 137 Problem Cause Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus focus on Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on Picture is dark Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene. Background is dark Flash does not Flash mode is set to...

  • Page 138: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5.0 megapixels Sensor 5.25 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with Recorded Pixels Still Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400) File Format Still Movie...
  • Page 139 Control, Continuous, Interval, Multiple Exposure Self-timer Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec. Remote Control Pentax Remote Control Unit F (optional) Unit Exposure 3 seconds after receipt of signal or instant exposure Time function World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)

  • Page 140: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI7) Battery charger (D-BC7) AC adapter (D-AC7) AC Plug Cord D-CO2A Australia D-CO2B United Kingdom D-CO2E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong D-CO2J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO2U North America, Canada USB Cable (I-USB7) AV Cable (I-AVC7) Camera Case (O-CC7)

  • Page 141: 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 142 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 144 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl)

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