Page 1 PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr)
Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
Page 3: For Using Your Camera Safely
• 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 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical 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 electrical...
Page 5 AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.
Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling
Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. 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 during travelling).
Page 7 To serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents For using your camera safely ... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ... 4 Contents of the Operating Manual ... 9 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 10 Names of Parts... 11 Names of Operating Parts ... 12 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ...
Page 9 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ... 54 Using the Exposure Mode and Other Fuctions... 56 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)... 60 Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)... 62 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ...
Page 10 Deleting All Images ... 123 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) ... 124 Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)... 126 Viewing Images on AV Equipment ... 128 Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ... 129 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...
Page 11: 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 12: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio A20 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Battery charger D-BC8 (∗) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.180).
Page 13: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Flash Remote control receiver PC/AV terminal cover PC/AV terminal Strap lug DC input terminal DC input terminal cover Back Shutter release button Power switch, Power indicator (green) Shake Reduction preview button Microphone Self-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF light Lens Access lamp Battery/card cover...
Page 14: Names Of Operating Parts
Names of Operating Parts Four-way controller In this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below. Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4)
Page 15: 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 16: Powering The Camera
Powering the Camera Battery Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the battery with the monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Page 17: Charging The Battery
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging. It lights green when charging is finished.
Page 18 • Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images: Playback time: Movie recording time: Sound recording time: • The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Page 19: Charging The Battery Abroad
Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region.
Page 20 Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...
Page 21: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)
4 marks Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the DC input terminal cover.
Page 22 Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “For using your camera safely” on page 1. Refer to page 187 for the specifications of the battery charger and AC adapter.
Page 23: Installing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
Page 24: Data Backup
• When you purchase the SD Memory Card, access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.
Page 25: Image Size And Quality Of Still Pictures
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.
Page 26: Size And Quality Of Movies
256MB SD Memory Card. • The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. Size and Quality of Movies Select the size and quality best suited to your purpose.
Page 27 • The table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256 MB SD Memory Card. • The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. Best Better 14 min.
Page 28: Initial Settings
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time) If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time. If the Initial Setting screen appears: p.26 - 27 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Date and Time”...
Page 29: Setting The Date And Time
Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired city (Hometown). Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On) / P (Off)].
Page 30 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you have selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
Page 31 • When the Initial Settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. •...
Page 32: Quick Start
The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in the center of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
Page 33: Instant Review
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Page 34: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back an Image You can display the still picture you have just taken. Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
Page 35 Deleting the Displayed Image Press the Green button when playing back an image. The screen for deleting the image appears. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the OK button. The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted.
Page 36: Common Operations
Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready for taking pictures by pressing the shutter release button.
Page 37: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode
Confirm the SD Memory Card is set in the camera. Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four seconds in Capture Mode. The lens retracts two seconds after you start holding down the Q Playback button, and the contents of the built-in memory are displayed two seconds later.
Page 38: Using The Button Functions
Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Shake Reduction preview button Enables you to review an image compensated with the shake reduction system on the LCD monitor while taking a still picture. ( w/x Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. ( Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode.
Page 39: Playback Mode
Playback Mode w/x Zoom button Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.117) Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display. (1p.113) Press in nine-image display to switch to the calendar display.
Page 40 For playing back voice recording files : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. : Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the following operations during playback. Files with no recorded indexes: Files with recorded indexes: OK/Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display.
Page 41: Voice Recording Mode
Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording. When pressed again, stops recording. When pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Q Playback button Switches to Playback mode.
Page 42: Setting The Menus
Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. 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 for operation appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 43 To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q Playback button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.
Page 44: Example Of Menu Operation
Example of Menu Operation MENU button [A Rec.Mode] Menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO 800 Exit MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO 800 MENU Exit Rec.
Page 45: Menu List
Menu List [A Rec.Mode] Menu Item Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels Quality Level For selecting the image compression ratio White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus For limiting the focusing range of the lens in Focus Limiter accordance with the shooting conditions...
Page 46 [H Set-up] Menu Item Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory For adjusting the operation sound volume and the playback Sound volume and setting the type and volume of start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound, self-timer sound. Date Adjust For adjusting the date, time, and display style World Time...
Page 47: Operating The Mode Palette
Operating the Mode Palette Once you press the four-way controller (3), the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor. You can edit an image or change the settings of the camera. How to operate the Mode Palette The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller ( In Capture mode, the Capture Mode Palette appears and in Playback mode, the Playback Mode Palette appears.
Page 48 Icon Item Voice Recording mode Landscape mode Flower mode < Portrait mode Kids mode Surf & Snow mode Sport mode Pet mode Text mode Food mode Blur reduction mode Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. •...
Page 49: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Slideshow MENU Cancel Icon Item Slideshow For playing recorded images successively Resize For changing the size and quality level of images For cropping images and saving them as separate Cropping images Image/ For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Sound Copy Memory Card and vice versa Image...
Page 50: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button.
Page 51: Histogram Display
Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. Recorded Pixels White Balance Sensitivity Grid Display The grids divide the screen into nine parts.
Page 52 Using Histogram Brightness (Dark) On the contrary, when the exposure meter gets imbalanced tending dark and bright without showing a neutral brightness, the peaks appear not in the middle but on both sides. Dark A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness).
Page 53: Taking Pictures Using The Shake Reduction Function
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function This camera has a CCD shifting shake reduction system to compensate for image blur caused by camera shake. The shake reduction function is useful when taking a still image in a dark place, in Macro mode or in Tele mode. To use the anti-shake function for movies, refer to “Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies”...
Page 54: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the shutter release button. Press the Green button in Capture mode. The camera enters the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the previous status.
Page 55 You can assign other functions to the Green button. (p.100) The list below shows the settings for the Green Mode. Flash mode The default is , (Auto). a (Flash Off) can be selected. Drive mode The default is P (Standard). g (Self-timer) can be selected. Focus mode The default is = (Standard).
Page 56: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) (Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) (Portrait mode) just by pressing the shutter release button. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
Page 57 • In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1 • When the camera selects Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting focus and exposure to take a high-quality picture.
Page 58: Using The Exposure Mode And Other Fuctions
Using the Exposure Mode and Other Fuctions R (Program mode), mode) allow you to take pictures with various aperture and shutter speed settings (Exposure modes). Enjoy a wide variety of shots by using other functions such as Flash mode or Continuous Shooting mode.
Page 59 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program mode). If you have selected an exposure mode other than R (Program mode), the icon of the selected mode is displayed on the Mode Palette.
Page 60 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a desired shutter speed. The proper aperture value will be set automatically. If the camera cannot adjust it appropriately, an exposure warning appears in the bottom center of the LCD monitor. Adjust the exposure using the warning as a reference.
Page 61 Press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions when necessary. “Setting the Shooting Functions” • Only the icon of the selected exposure mode is displayed on the Mode Palette. When you switch to another exposure mode, the icon of the newly selected mode replaces the previous one.
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. There are nine available modes in Picture mode. q Landscape < Flower Portrait Kids L Surf & Snow Sport Text Food...
Page 63 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired mode. For example, select q (Landscape mode). Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 64: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode)
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode) (Portrait mode) and Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure. Portrait Kids Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
Page 65 Press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode. When the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a yellow focus frame appears on it. The position and the size of the frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject.
Page 66 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In E (Pet mode), you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet. Select the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
Page 67 Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) This 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. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
Page 68: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select mode).
Page 69: Reducing Camera Shake And Blurring In Pictures (Blur Reduction Mode)
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Blur reduction Mode) Blur reduction mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the sensitivity value you set. Use the mode under the shooting conditions that the camera shake or blurring tend to occur.
Page 70: Taking Movies (Movie Mode)
Taking Movies (Movie Mode) This mode enables you to take movies and sounds. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select mode). Press the OK button. The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready for taking movies.
Page 71 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, the movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. •...
Page 72: Taking Pictures In Frame Composite Mode
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).
Page 73 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any other size. • Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode. To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button in Step 3.
Page 74: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (45) to select g (Self-timer) or (2 sec.
Page 75: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) You can switch the Drive mode to [Continuous Shooting] mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (45) to select j (Continuous Shooting).
Page 76: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional). Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (45) to select i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote...
Page 77 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. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)
Page 78: Using The Zoom To Change The Subject Size
Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the zoom button in Capture mode. Zoom button( Zoom button( When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom.
Page 79 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to [O(On)] in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [P(Off)]. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].
Page 80: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard (Autofocus mode) Macro mode Super Macro mode Pan Focus mode Infinity mode Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Page 81: Manual Focus
Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller (23) to select the focus mode. Press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected focus mode. Auxiliary AF light • The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus mode.
Page 82 After you determine the focus point, press the OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen. Press the four-way controller(5) to readjust the focus position. • When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly.
Page 83: Selecting The Flash Mode
Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash • The Flash Mode is fixed to Flash Off under the following conditions. - In Movie mode - In Continuous Shooting - When Focus Mode is set to Infinity mode •...
Page 84: In Capture Mode
Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the flash mode. Press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode • Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed.
Page 85: Selecting The Recorded Pixels Of Still Pictures
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures You can select the number of recorded pixels from [10M], [7M], [5M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.85).
Page 86 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recording pixels. The number of shots for the selected recording pixels appears. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. • Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. •...
Page 87: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures You can select the image compression ratio. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The Recorded Pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p.83). Quality Levels C Best Better Good Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
Page 88: Adjusting The White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance The light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of pictures. Adjust the white balance to reproduce the natural color of the subject. White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
Page 89 Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. Select (Manual) on the White Balance screen. Point the camera at the white material so that it fills the screen. Press the Green button.
Page 90: Selecting The Autofocus Settings
Selecting the Autofocus Settings You can set the autofocus area and focusing method. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ARec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). The AF Setting screen appears. Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Page 91 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Saving the Focusing Area Setting Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the focusing range of the lens in accordance with the shooting conditions.
Page 92 Setting the Auxiliary AF Light The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus does not work properly. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Aux.
Page 93: Setting The Light Metering Mode To Determine The Exposure
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. AE Metering Modes Multi-segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. Center-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen. The exposure is determined by the small area in the center Spot of the screen only.
Page 94: Setting The Sensitivity
Setting the Sensitivity Sensitivity (ISO sensitivity) is a value indicating how much the CCD senses light. Low value equals low sensitivity, and high value equals high sensitivity. Sensitivity can be adjusted according to the shooting situations. Sensitivity The camera automatically selects the sensitivity from 64, 100, 200, 400 and 800.
Page 95 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sensitivity. Selecting the Sensitivity Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction Range Select [AUTO] and press the four-way controller (5).
Page 96: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) The overall brightness of pictures can be changed by adjusting the EV compensation value (amount of light that the CCD receives). This changes the exposure automatically determined by the camera when you want to adjust the brightness of pictures to suite your taste.
Page 97: Selecting The Settings For Taking Movies
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie setting menu appears.
Page 98 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. The recordable time for the selected Recorded Pixels appears. Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can select the quality level from [C(Best)], [D(Better)] and [E(Good)].
Page 99 Compensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies When you set [Movie anti-shake] to [O (On)], you can compensate for camera shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies. To reduce camera shake while taking still pictures, refer to “Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function”...
Page 100: Setting The Shake Reduction For Still Pictures
Setting the Shake Reduction for Still Pictures To use the shake reduction function for still pictures (p.51), you need to set [Shake Reduction] to [O (On)] in the [ Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shake Reduction].
Page 101: Setting The Instant Review Time
Setting the Instant Review Time You can select the Instant Review time from [Off (no display)], [0.5 sec.], [1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.] and [5 sec.]. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].
Page 102: Setting The Green Button
Setting the Green Button You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button; [Green Mode] (p.52), [Shake Reduction] (p.51), and [Fn Setting] (p.101). You can activate the assigned function just by pressing the Green button. Assigning a Function (Green Mode/Shake Reduction) Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
Page 103 Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode. In [Fn Setting], still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings. To execute [Fn Setting] for Movie mode, press MENU button in Movie mode in Step 1 on page 100.
Page 104 The initial settings for Fn Setting Initial settings Functions that can be registered on Fn Setting Setting items still picture mode (2) Shake Reduction (3) EV Compensation (4) Recorded Pixels (5) Quality Level still picture mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering...
Page 105: Setting The Image Sharpness
Setting the Image Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust sharpness.
Page 106: Setting The Color Saturation
Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust saturation. : Reduces the saturation. –...
Page 107: Setting The Image Contrast
Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust contrast. : Reduces the contrast. –...
Page 108: Saving The Settings
Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can save the settings for the menus after turning off the camera (Memory function). Select [ On] to save the setting for the menu items after turning off the camera. Select [ Off] to reset the setting for the menu items to the default after turning off the camera.
Page 109 • The settings you made for the menu items not listed will always be saved after turning off the camera. • The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if you set Zoom Position to On in Memory. •...
Page 110: Recording And Playback Of Sound
Recording and Playback of Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card. Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
Page 111 Press the shutter release button. Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears. Press the four-way controller (3) to display Mode Palette and change to another mode. You can exit the Voice Recording mode. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. •...
Page 112: Playing Back Sound
Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recording mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the recording to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
Page 113: Adding A Voice Memo
Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. Recording a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the four-way controller (3).
Page 114: Playing Back A Voice Memo
Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded. Press the four-way controller (2).
Page 115: Playback/Deleting/Editing
Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back an Image”...
Page 116 Press the MENU button. Zoom playback ends. Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing x/y on the zoom button once during zoom playback. Press the MENU button. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 117: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include playback, frame by frame playback (forward or reverse), pause and volume adjustment. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the movie to play back.
Page 118: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mode.The Histogram is not displayed while playing back movies. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed. 1 Voice Memo icon 2 Card/Built-in memory icon 3 Folder name...
Page 119: Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display
Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. Press w/f on the zoom button. Nine thumbnails of images are displayed at a time.
Page 120: Calendar Display
Calendar Display In calendar display, the recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. You can select images by date of shooting/ recording. In Playback mode, press w/f on the zoom button. Nine thumbnails of images appear. Press w/f on the zoom button.
Page 121: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image with which to start the slideshow. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
Page 122 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect. The effect is like a slide show that slides the displayed images one Wipe by one to the left. The current image gradually disappears and the next image Fade appears under it. Shrink The current image shrinks towards the center.
Page 123: Deleting Images, Movies And Sounds
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound You can delete a single image, movie or sound. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image, movie or sound to delete.
Page 124 Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image with a voice memo to delete.
Page 125: Deleting All Images
Deleting All Images You can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice. The Delete All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].
Page 126: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Enter the Playback mode and press w/f on the zoom button. Nine thumbnail images appear. Press the Green button. [P] appears on the images and sound files.
Page 127 Press the Green button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the OK button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.126)
Page 128: Protecting Images, Movies And Sounds From Deletion (Protect)
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image, movie or sound to protect. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
Page 129 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the OK button. • Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting. • If the image, movie or sound is protected, the when it is played back. Protecting All Images, Movies and Sounds You can protect all the images, movies and sounds.
Page 130: Viewing Images On Av Equipment
Viewing Images on AV Equipment By using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
Page 131: Playing Back An Image Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)
• If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected. • Images may not be displayed properly depending on the countries or areas when the Video Out setting is the default.
Page 132: 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 Images Set the following items for each image. [Copies] : Select the number of copies up to a maximum of 99. [Date] : Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.
Page 133 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of copies. Use the Green button to select [O (On)/P (Off) ]of [Date]. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted. Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
Page 134: Printing All Images
Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (DPOF). Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [All Images]. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of copies.
Page 135: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge
Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB17) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer.
Page 136: Printing Single Images
Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. Press the OK button. The Print this image screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
Page 137: Printing All Images
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the paper size. You can select only the paper sizes available with the printer you are using. Press the OK button. Repeat Step 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type] [Quality] and [Border Status].
Page 138: Printing Using The Dpof Settings
Printing Using the DPOF Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF setting]. Press the OK button. The DPOF setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and the print settings. Confirm the number of copies, the setting of the date, and the print setting, and then start printing.
Page 139: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the card or memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
Page 140 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 141: Cropping Images
Cropping Images You can crop a part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to crop. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Press the OK button.
Page 142: Rotating The Displayed Image
Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to be rotated. Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation).
Page 143: Editing Pictures With Color Filters
Editing Pictures with Color Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters. You can select from thirteen filters: [B&W], [Sepia], [Eight colors], [B&W + Red], [B&W + Green], and [B&W + Blue]. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to edit.
Page 144 Selecting the Color Filter (Eight Colors) Use the four-way controller (23) to select colors). The color bar appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select a desired color. Press the OK button. The Overwrite confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 145: Editing Pictures With The Digital Filter
Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter This function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the digital filter. You can select from five filters: [Soft], [Illustration], [Special Effect 1], [Special Effect 2] and [Slim]. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to edit.
Page 146 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Selecting the Slim Filter Press the four-way controller (23) to select Press the four-way controller (45) to adjust the strength of the...
Page 147: Editing Pictures With Brightness Filter
Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select &...
Page 148 Press the OK button. The overwrite confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.
Page 149: Editing Movies
Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select a movie to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
Page 150 Press the four-way controller (2) to play back a movie. Press (2) again to pause the movie at the point you want to save. The following operations are available during pause. Four-way controller (4) : Reverses the Four-way controller (5) : Advances the movie frame by frame. Press the OK button.
Page 151 Extracting Movies Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen. Press the OK button. The Extract screen appears. Press the four-way controller (2) to play back the movie and press it again to select the desired start point. The movie is paused. The following operations are available during pause.
Page 152: Removing Red-Eye
Removing Red-eye You can remove red-eye (a phenomenon that occurs when the flash reflects from the subject’s eyes) from your pictures. In Playback mode, press the four-way controller (45) to select the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears.
Page 153 Removing Red-eye Manually If the camera does not detect the red-eye, remove it manually. Press the OK button. The message [Select the area to compensate] and the screen for specifying the area for compensation appears. Specify the area for compensation. Four-way controller : Moves the area.
Page 154: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select the image to which you want to add a frame.
Page 155 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the frame you want to register and press the OK button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory and replaces the frame selected in Step 1. Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_02.html...
Page 156: Copying Files
Copying Files You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once.
Page 157 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card. To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ and press the OK button.
Page 158: Settings
Settings Camera Settings Setting Up the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. The Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller (2345) to select Screen).
Page 159 Setting Up the Start-up Screen Using a Captured Image (Go to Step 5 to select a start-up screen other than USER) Press the Green button, while displaying [USER] in the upper- right corner of the screen, and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image for the start-up screen, and press the OK button.
Page 160: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or The Built-In Memory
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the files on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the files in the built-in memory if there is no SD Memory Card inserted.
Page 161: Changing The Sound Settings
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound. You can also change the operation sounds. Select [Sound] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Page 162 How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Changing the Sound Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the OK button.
Page 163 Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File) You can use the sound recorded on the camera for sound settings. The first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as [USER] sound.
Page 164: Changing The Date And Time
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Select [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Select [Date Adjust] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Page 165 Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner.
Page 166: Setting The World Time
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)” (p.26) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time).
Page 167 Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On) / P (Off)]. Select [O (On)] if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the OK button.
Page 168: Changing The Display Language
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can select from [English], [French], [German], [Spanish], [Portuguese], [Italian], [Swedish], [Dutch], [Russian], [Thai], [Korean], [Chinese (traditional and simplified)], and [Japanese].
Page 169: Changing The Image Folder Name
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Changing the Image Folder Name You can select the folder name style from [Standard] or [Date]. When you select [Date], pictures and sound files are saved in separate folders of the shooting/recording date.
Page 170: Changing The Usb Connection Mode
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer. Select [USB Connection] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 171: Changing The Video Output Format
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV. Select [Video Out] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 172: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels. Select [Brightness Level] on the [H Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.
Page 173: Setting Power Saving
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Setting Power Saving By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the camera without performing any operations for a certain period, you can lessen battery drain. When Power Saving takes effect and the LCD monitor dims, press any button to return to the ordinary brightness.
Page 174: Setting Auto Power Off
How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed after a fixed time. Select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears.
Page 175: Resetting To Default Settings
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time, world time, Language/ , and video out to the default settings. Select [Reset] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 176: Appendix
Appendix List of City This is a list of cities which you can select for the World Time. Region Honolulu North America Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Central and South Lima America...
Page 177: Default Settings
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. Last Memory Setting : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. ∗...
Page 178 Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Set-up] Menu Item Format Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound...
Page 179: Playback Mode Palette Items
Item Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Quick Zoom Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Color Filter Digital Filter Brightness Filter &...
Page 180 Capture Mode and Functions Auto Picture R Program Shutter Priority Manual Exposure A Night Scene q Landscape < Flower Portrait Kids Surf & Snow Blur reduction Sport Text K Food Frame Composite C Movie Voice Recording Digital Zoom Macro Mode s Infinity Mode Manual Focus Continuous...
Page 181 Capture Mode and Default Setting of Each Function Auto Picture Program Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape < Flower Portrait Kids Surf & Snow Blur reduction Sport Text Food Frame Composite Blank means no changes of settings. 1: Fixed to Flash Off 2: Set to Flash Off (changeable) 3: Fixed to 5M (2592x1944)
Page 182: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. USB cable I-USB17 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC42 Strap O-ST8 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Leather Strap O-ST24 Sports Strap O-ST30 Remote control unit E (zoom function) Remote control unit F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charger kit D-BC8 (∗)
Page 183: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Shake Reduction is OFF The Shake Reduction preview button is pressed when [Shake Reduction] is set to Off on the [ menu. Set it to On. (p.98) Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed.
Page 184 Camera cannot play this image and sound Battery depleted Image folder cannot be created Protected This image/sound cannot be processed No image to be processed Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in the printer No ink in the printer Printer error...
Page 185: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Camera will not Battery is not installed turn on Battery is installed incorrectly The battery is exhausted Charge the battery. (p.15) The battery performance has temporarily deteriorated because it is too cold No image on LCD monitor is set to Off Press OK/Display button to turn LCD the LCD monitor Image is displayed but is...
Page 186 Problem Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus focus Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on q (Macro) or r (Super Macro) Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.81) discharge The Capture mode is set to C (Movie) mode,...
Page 187: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Camera Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 10.0 megapixels Sensor 10.37 megapixels (total pixels), 1/1.8-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity AUTO, Manual (64/100/200/400/800 (/1600 Blur reduction mode): Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format Still Picture...
Page 188 White Balance Lens Digital Zoom LCD Monitor Playback Functions Color filter Digital filter Brightness filter Focusing System Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Focal Length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm (equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm in 35 mm format) Maximum Aperture f/2.8 - f/5.4 Lens Composition...
Page 189: Power Supply
Exposure Mechanism AE Metering Capture Modes EV Compensation Movie Shutter Type Speed Flash Type Flash Modes Effective Range Drive Modes Single-frame, Continuous, 10-sec. Self-timer. 2-sec. Self-timer, 3-sec. Remote Control, Instant Remote Control Self-timer Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time setting for 71 cities (28 time zones) Power Supply...
Page 190: 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 191 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 192 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 193: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 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 194 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment...
Page 195: Index
Index AC Adapter ....19 AC plug cord ....15 Access lamp .
Page 196 Lens ..... . . 11 Light Metering mode ..91 Macro mode ....78 Manual Exposure mode .
Page 197 Symbols ..... 9 Take Movies ....68 Take Still Pictures .
Page 198 Memo...
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