I haven't used my camera for a long time. I went to charge the battery and the indicator light on the charger was flashing red. I think it was supposed to be a solid red, so ordered a new battery. I've just put it in the charger, and once again the red light is flashing on and off. Is this correct? Or does this mean the charger has broken whilst not in use? It is about 7 years since either the camera or the charger were used. Thank you

Summary of Contents for Pentax Optio P70

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 PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
Page 4 • 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 and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
Page 5 Caution • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. •...
Page 6 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 shock.
Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling
If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.
Page 8 • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...5 Contents ...7 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 13 Camera Features... 14 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 17 Names of Parts... 18 Names of Operating Parts ... 19 Monitor Indications ...
Page 10 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures...64 Taking Pictures... 64 Setting the Shooting Mode ... 67 Using the Face Recognition Function...70 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ... 72 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ... 73 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...74 Using the Zoom ...76 Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap) ...
Page 11 Recording Movies ... 119 Recording a Movie...119 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ...121 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function... 122 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 123 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...126 Playing Back Still Pictures ...
Page 12 Printing Using PictBridge ...171 Changing the USB Connection Mode...171 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ... 172 Printing Single Images...173 Printing All Images...175 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ... 176 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer... 176 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ...
Page 13 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC... 212 Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...213 Viewing Images ...214 Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...215 Connecting to a Macintosh ...216 Connecting the Camera and Macintosh ... 216 Transferring Images ... 217 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ...
Page 14 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.
Page 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Page 16: Camera Features
You can also hold it vertically to take pictures as if it was a cellphone. Even the buttons work like those on a cellphone, making picture taking a breeze. The Optio P70 also makes it easy for you to collect your favorite shots and show them to your friends.
Page 17 Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio P70, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format (p.129). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.
Page 18 Advanced Movie Recording Functions The Optio P70 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.122). It also supports the 1280×720 HDTV image format so you can view your recordings as stunning wide-screen movies. Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.119).
Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio P70 O-ST51 (*) S-SW87 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI88 (*) Battery charger AC plug cord Quick Guide D-BC88 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
Page 20: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Back Self-timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Speaker Tripod socket PC/AV terminal Battery/Card cover Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug Display...
Page 21: Names Of Operating Parts
Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50 - p.53) for an explanation of the function of each button. Power switch Zoom lever Shutter release button I button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button 3 button Green/i button...
Page 22: Monitor Indications
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the...
Page 23 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1 Shooting mode (p.67) 2 Face Priority icon (p.70) 3 Pixel Track SR icon (p.112) 4 Shutter speed 5 Aperture 6 Flash Mode (p.99) 7 Drive Mode (p.91, p.92) 8 Focus Mode (p.101) 9 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.76)
Page 24 Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A17 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A1 Shooting mode (p.67) A2 Face Priority icon (p.70) A3 Pixel Track SR icon ( p.112 ) A4 Flash Mode (p.99) A5 Drive Mode (p.91, p.92) A6 Focus Mode (p.101)
Page 25: Display In Q Mode
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038...
Page 26 Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
Page 27 Guide Indications A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button MENU Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
Page 28 When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
Page 29: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap ... 28 Powering the Camera ... 29 Installing the SD Memory Card ... 35 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 39 Initial Settings ... 41...
Page 30: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Page 31: Powering The Camera
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.
Page 32: Installing The Battery
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC88) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.
Page 33: Removing The Battery
Match the marks on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Page 34 • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity (flash used for 50% of shots) Approx. 200 pictures *1 Recording capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade).
Page 35: Using The Ac Adapter
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC88) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. AC plug cord Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
Page 36 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 37: Installing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
Page 38 SD Memory Card socket Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover toward the lens (1). Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens). Push the card in all the way.
Page 39 • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera.
Page 40: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.
Page 41: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.41 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 42: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode
Starting-up in the Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any more pictures. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.
Page 43: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
Page 44 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45). Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and DST”...
Page 45 If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button.
Page 46 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Page 47: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Page 48: Vertical Snap Setting
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 selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. Press the 4 button.
Page 49 When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjust] screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. [Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown], [DST], and [Vertical Snap] can be changed.
Page 50 Memo...
Page 51: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ... 50 Setting the Camera Functions ... 55...
Page 52: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.39). Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.76). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.65).
Page 53 Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.54). Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.91, p.92). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67). Changes the flash mode (p.99). Changes the focus mode (p.101). (23) Adjusts \ in \ mode (p.102). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.20).
Page 54: Shutter Release Button
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.39). Zoom lever Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.128). Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image display.
Page 55 Q button Switches to A mode (p.54). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.127, p.180). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.132). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.127, p.180). (45) Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.126).
Page 56: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode).
Page 57: Setting The Camera Functions
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette.
Page 58: During Recording
During recording Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Exit MENU SHUTTER Press halfway The setting is complete and the camera returns to A...
Page 59 Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Pixel Track SR]. Press the four-way controller (3) three times. The frame moves to [Focusing Area].
Page 60 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.
Page 61: Menu List
Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.229) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
Page 62 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Exit MENU [A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 Rec. Mode Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Vertical Snap Date Imprint Exit MENU • Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.
Page 63 Item For setting the time until the camera enters power- Power Saving saving mode For setting the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off automatically For returning settings other than the date and time, Reset language, world time and video out to their defaults For deleting all the saved images and sound files at Delete all images once...
Page 64 Memo...
Page 65: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ... 64 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 99 Recording Movies ... 119 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 123...
Page 66: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio P70 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the initial factory default settings).
Page 67 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right (p.76). Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 68 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.
Page 69: Setting The Shooting Mode
• You can also disable Blink Detection function (p.111). Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio P70 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Page 70 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. There are 24 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Auto Picture Program Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Half-length Portrait Movie Landscape Flower Portrait Surf & Snow Sport Digital SR Kids...
Page 71 Shooting Mode For capturing images with a frame. Recorded Frame Composite pixels is fixed to h (2048×1536). For capturing images at parties or in dim light. Party Increases ISO and clarity. For images of people. Enhances skin tones while Natural Skin Tone smoothing blemishes.
Page 72: Using The Face Recognition Function
Using the Face Recognition Function With the Optio P70, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Recognition function displays a yellow face recognition frame around the face...
Page 73 An icon indicating either Face Priority On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Recognition function is not activated.) Face Priority On 2008/07/07 • The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode.
Page 74: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b. Press the 4 button.
Page 75: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)
The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off. • The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. •...
Page 76: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Press the 4 button. The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70). Set the functions you want to change. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”...
Page 77 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).
Page 78: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (x) Left (w) Widens the area that is When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom.
Page 79 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels Not Available (4× optical zoom only) (Same as Digital Zoom) • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate. • Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.
Page 80: Simple Cellphone-Style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap)
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Uses Digital Zoom O(On) P (Off) Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.123 Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap) Vertical Snap lets you hold the camera vertically like a cellphone and...
Page 81 Turn the camera clockwise and hold it in the vertical position. In Vertical Snap mode, everything is displayed vertically on the display. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).
Page 82 • The following settings are fixed in Vertical Snap mode: - Focus Mode - Drive Mode - Recorded Pixels • You can also use the shutter release button to take pictures in Vertical Snap mode. When you press the shutter release button halfway to set the focus, the camera takes the picture at the = (Standard) setting.
Page 83: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode)
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Fireworks/ Candlelight Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Digital SR Fireworks Candlelight Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 84: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
Page 85 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C, P or V and press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70).
Page 86: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition function (p.70) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 87: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).
Page 88: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
Page 89: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. When Sport mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 90: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)
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. Color Neg. Color B & W Neg.
Page 91: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
Press the 4 button. The desired text mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 92 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom lever to the left (f) Press the 4 button.
Page 93: Using The Self-Timer
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio P70. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera (p.163).
Page 94: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)
Use the four-way controller (453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.70). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 95 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j or K and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of pictures. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 96: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)
Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two captured images into a single frame up to approx. 28 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 97 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.
Page 98: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
To Cancel after Taking the First Shot When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 5 on p.95, press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.
Page 99 Press the 4 button. The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined. The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.
Page 100 Take the third frame. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame. The panorama stitching starts and a stitched image appears. The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review (p.67, p.113) is off. • Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.
Page 101: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash • The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations: - When C (Movie) or S (Fireworks) is selected as the capture mode - When j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) is selected as the drive mode - When s (Infinity) is selected as the focus mode.
Page 102 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
Page 103: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode Standard Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button.
Page 104 • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode, and 3 in Vertical Snap mode. • When = (Standard) is selected and the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm (Auto-Macro function).
Page 105 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.
Page 106: Selecting The Recorded Pixels
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, Focusing Area cannot be set to W. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, Focusing Area is fixed at •...
Page 107 • Selecting D provides better image quality than the E setting, but with larger file sizes. • If you select M, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right.
Page 108: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at E. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR) or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f.
Page 109: Adjusting The White Balance
• When the histogram is displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode/ playback mode, you can check the exposure (p.25). • The EV compensation function cannot be used in 9 (Green) or b (Auto Picture) mode. • If you change the [EV Compensation] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.117).
Page 110 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. You can check the results of available white balance settings on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status.
Page 111: Setting The Ae Metering
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
Page 112: Setting The Sensitivity
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.
Page 113: Setting Blink Detection
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • When Sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
Page 114: Setting Pixel Track Sr
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). O(On) P (Off) The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Blink Detection 1p.67 Setting Pixel Track SR You can set this function to correct for camera shake during shooting. If you set Pixel Track SR, the camera automatically corrects any camera shake in the images you shot.
Page 115: Setting The Instant Review
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Pixel Track SR does not function in the following situations: - When C (Half-length Portrait), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) is selected as the shooting mode - When g (Self-timer), j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) is selected as the drive mode - When the flash discharges...
Page 116: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Instant Review 1p.67 If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, [Closed eyes have been detected.] is displayed for 3 seconds during Instant Review. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Page 117: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. Normal High Press the 3 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Saturation] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.117). Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level.
Page 118: Setting The Date Imprint Function
Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 119: Calling Up A Specific Function
Calling Up a Specific Function Assign a function to the Green button and recall it quickly by simply pressing the Green button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions. The following functions can be assigned to the Green button: •...
Page 120 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a function and press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. The selected function is assigned to the Green button. To Use the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode. The function assigned to the Green button is called up. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings and press the 4 button.
Page 121: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Press the 4 button.
Page 122 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right. Right (x) Left (w) Widens the area that is Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB.
Page 123: Selecting The Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
Page 124: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.
Page 125: Saving The Settings (Memory)
Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
Page 126 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Page 127: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ... 126 Deleting Images ... 142 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ... 151...
Page 128: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q button after taking a picture. The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.
Page 129: Playing Back A Movie
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).
Page 130: Multi-Image Display
Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Turn the zoom lever to the left (f) again to switch to nine-image display.
Page 131 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) O (with image) O (without image) Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button to switch to A mode. Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display.
Page 132: Using The Playback Function
Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar. O appears for dates on which a sound file was the first recorded file. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame to a different date.
Page 133 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit MENU Slideshow Slideshow For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set MENU Cancel Cancel SHUTTER Press halfway 38 38 38 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 02/02/2009 14:25 14:25...
Page 134: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still Image Divide Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Favorites Image Recovery Start-up Screen Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set.
Page 135: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow).
Page 136 To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 5 on p.133. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 137: Registering/Playing Back Images In The Favorite Folder
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies or pictures with sound will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie or a picture with sound skips to the next image.
Page 138 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Favorites). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Playback Favorites] or [Register as Favorite] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Register as Favorite]. Press the 4 button. The message [Register this image as a Favorite] appears. To register another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select the image.
Page 139 To Play Back Images in the FAVORITE Folder Use this procedure to play back the images you have registered in the FAVORITE folder. As well as viewing images one at a time, you can also view them using 4-image or 9-image display or as a slideshow. Select [Playback Favorites] in Step 5 on p.136.
Page 140: Rotating The Image
Rotating the Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.
Page 141: Zoom Playback
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Continuing to turn the zoom lever to the right (y) changes the magnification continuously.
Page 142: Zoom In On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)
Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face Recognition function operated when the images were taken. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.
Page 143: Playback Mode
The following operations can be performed during Face close-up playback mode. Zoom lever to Zooms up on the subject being the right (y) displayed for face close-up playback at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Zoom lever to Zooms up on the subject being the left (f) displayed for face close-up playback at an equal or slightly...
Page 144: Deleting Images
When images or sound files are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sound files can be recovered with the Optio P70 (p.147). Deleted images and sound files can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.
Page 145 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. Press the 4 button. The image or sound file is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.147 To Delete a Sound File If sound (voice memo) has been recorded with an image (p.181), you can delete the sound without deleting the image.
Page 146: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nine- image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.148). In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) once or twice. Four-image display or Nine-image display appears.
Page 147 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and sound files. If you select an image and turn the zoom lever to the right (y), the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.
Page 148: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.148). Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 149: Recovering Deleted Images
Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted. Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images, registering images as Favorites, deleting images saved as Favorites, or formatting have been performed,...
Page 150: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)
Press the 4 button. The files are recovered. • Recovered images and sound files have the same file name as before they were deleted. • Up to a maximum of 999 deleted image files can be recovered. • The images deleted from the “Favorites” cannot be recovered. Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally...
Page 151 Press the 4 button. The message [Protect this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image or sound file. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. The selected image or sound file is protected.
Page 152 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.184). To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 3.
Page 153: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. PC/AV terminal Turn the AV device and camera off. Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera.
Page 154: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC88 if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.33). • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there.
Page 155: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 154 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 168 Printing Using PictBridge ... 171...
Page 156: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
Page 157: Cropping Images
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When the selected image is protected, the resized image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 158: Using The Digital Filters
Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. Choose the cropping area. The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen.
Page 159 Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.
Page 160 Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The images processed with the filter are saved. To Select a Color Filter or Color Extraction Filter Use the four-way controller ( filter type. Use the four-way controller ( The color filter changes in the following sequence each time you press the four-way controller (5): Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow.
Page 161 To Select a Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter you want to use. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. The brightness increases each time you press the four-way controller (5) and decreases each time you press the four- way controller (4).
Page 162: Red-Eye Compensation
Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
Page 163: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are 90 frames already stored in the camera. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with M (1920×1080), panoramic images, movies or images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller.
Page 164 Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom lever to the left (f) Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
Page 165 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio P70. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera.
Page 166: Editing Movies
To Use a New Frame The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
Page 167 To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.
Page 168: Copying Images And Sound Files
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
Page 169 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{].
Page 170: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data have been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
Page 171 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.
Page 172: Printing All Images
Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.169. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.
Page 173: Printing Using Pictbridge
Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a computer. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera.
Page 174: Connecting The Camera To The Printer
Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Do not connect the camera to your printer while [PC] is selected for the USB Connection mode. Connecting the Camera to the Printer Turn off the camera.
Page 175: Printing Single Images
Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
Page 176 Select [Paper Size] and press the four-way controller (5). The [Paper Size] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose the size that is supported by your printer. Press the 4 button. The [Paper Size] setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen.
Page 177: Printing All Images
• The self-timer lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer, and blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the self-timer lamp lights or blinks. • The [Paper Size], [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status] settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
Page 178: Printing Using The Dpof Settings
Printing Using the DPOF Settings In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies.
Page 179: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ... 178 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 181...
Page 180: Recording Sound (Voice Recording)
Recording Sound (Voice Recording) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Setting the Voice Recording Function To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first.
Page 181: Recording Sound
Recording Sound Press the Green button in A mode. The camera enters the Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 182: Playing Back Sound
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording. Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time The following operations can be performed during playback.
Page 183: Adding A Voice Memo To Images
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Recording a Voice Memo Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.
Page 184: Playing Back A Voice Memo
Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
Page 185: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ... 184...
Page 186: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...
Page 187: Changing The Sound Settings
Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 188: Changing The Date And Time
To Change the Sound Type Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the 4 button.
Page 189: Display Style
Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Page 190 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 5. Month for [mm/dd/yy] Day for [dd/mm/yy] Year for [yy/mm/dd] The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected.
Page 191: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.45) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.186) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination).
Page 192 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 193: Changing The Display Language
Use the four-way controller (23) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown). Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
Page 194: Changing The Naming Rule Of The Folder
Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder You can change the naming rule of the folder for storing images. When the naming rule is set to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
Page 195: Changing The Video Output Format
Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Page 196: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.151 Video output format of each city 1p.234 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...
Page 197: Using The Power Saving Function
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.
Page 198: Setting Auto Power Off
Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 199: Changing The Start-Up Screen
Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: - The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons - One of the 3 Optio logos - One of your own images (compatible images only)
Page 200: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.229) for the reset settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 201: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ... 200 Connecting to a Windows PC ... 208 Connecting to a Macintosh ... 216...
Page 202: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Windows • Image viewing/managing/editing software “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” (Nine languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, Japanese) Macintosh • Image viewing/managing software “ACDSee 2 for Mac”...
Page 203: System Requirements
NT are not supported. The versions of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and DirectX required for using “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” are not included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Visit the following sites to download the necessary items and install/update them on your computer.
Page 204: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Windows Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up in Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.
Page 205 1) Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW87)] icon. 3) Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software.
Page 206 Click [Finish]. “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. Reboot your Windows PC. Go to “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.206). Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing software (ACDSee 2 for Mac).
Page 207 Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee 2 for Mac” installer screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software. When the screen shown on the right appears, click [Yes]. Click [Close].
Page 208: Setting The Usb Connection Mode
Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen is displayed. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
Page 209 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Do not connect the camera to your computer while [PictBridge] is selected for the USB Connection mode. Go to the following pages depending on your computer.
Page 210: Connecting To A Windows Pc
Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable.
Page 211: Transferring Images
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Windows PC. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Windows PC. Confirm that [Acquire images from the device with ACDSee] is checked and click [OK].
Page 212 Click [Finish]. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” starts. When the “Device Detector” screen does not appear Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. Click [My Computer]. Double-click [Removable Disk]. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk].
Page 213 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Images are stored in folders named by the shooting date (“XXX_0202” for February 2. “XXX” is a three-digit number.). If [Standard] is selected for [Folder Name] in the [W Setting] menu, a folder named “XXXPENTX” (XXX is a three-digit folder number) is displayed and images are stored here.
Page 214: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Windows Pc
• If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. • The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the USB cable is disconnected from your Windows PC or the camera.
Page 215: Starting "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0
Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface * The screen shown is an example with the default settings.
Page 216: Viewing Images
D Preview pane Displays a preview of the image or media file currently selected in the File List pane. You can change the size of the preview image or play back the media file. E File List pane Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item).
Page 217: Details On How To Use "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0
Click [Photo Manager] to switch the display to the ACDSee browser. Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” You can find more information on how to use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” by using the help pages. Click the [?] icon at the top right of the screen.
Page 218: Connecting To A Macintosh
Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I- USB7). Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the AV cable with the PC/AV terminal on the bottom of the camera.
Page 219: Transferring Images
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Macintosh. Specify a save location, make sure that [Launch ACDSee] is checked, and click [Download].
Page 220: Starting "Acdsee 2 For Mac
Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac” “ACDSee 2 for Mac” lets you display and manage images. Double-click the [ACDSee] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [ACDSee 2 for Mac] icon. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface A Menu bar Provides access to the various menu commands.
Page 221: Viewing Images
E Favorites pane You can add frequently used items (folders, etc.). F File List pane Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item). It is the only pane that always appears in the browser and it cannot be hidden or closed.
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Page 223: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 222 Messages ... 224 Troubleshooting ... 227 Default Settings ... 229 List of World Time Cities ... 234 Optional Accessories ... 235 Main Specifications ... 236 WARRANTY POLICY ... 240 Index ... 246...
Page 224: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set. Function Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft Flash) (Standard) g (Self-timer)
Page 225: Manual Focus
Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode. However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below.
Page 226: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Battery depleted Memory card full Memory card error The built-in memory is not formatted Card is not formatted Card locked Compression error No image/sound Movie recording stopped The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating...
Page 227 Message Protected The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected. Displayed when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or Data being recorded DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed.
Page 228 Message Connection error Check printer Printing Printing is completed. Continue printing? Print canceled No image to be processed Wrong DPOF setting Description Displayed when a PictBridge connection fails. Displayed when printing is being executed. Displayed when printing completes. Displayed when printing is canceled. Displayed when there are no images to print.
Page 229: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem The battery is not installed The camera will The battery is installed not turn on incorrectly The battery is exhausted The camera is connected to a No image appears computer on the display The camera is connected to a TV The brightness level of the display is set too dark...
Page 230 Problem The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area The flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) The drive mode is set The flash does not to j or K discharge The focus mode is set...
Page 231: Default Settings
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Page 232 Item Face Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Vertical Snap Date Imprint Last Memory Default Setting Setting P (Off) O (On) P (Off)
Page 233 [W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time Select Time Destination (City) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name USB Connection...
Page 234: Playback Mode Palette Items
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Resize Recorded Pixels Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still Image Movie Edit Divide Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Single Image/ Sound Protect All Images/Sounds Single Image DPOF All Images...
Page 235: Key Operation
Key Operation Item Function Operation Q button Mode Zoom lever Zoom Position Drive Mode Shooting Four-way Mode controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display Information Display button Operation I button Mode Last Memory Default Setting Setting Q mode Full wide-angle 9 (Standard) b (Auto Picture)
Page 236: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.41) or the World Time (p.189). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting. Region City North Honolulu...
Page 237: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC88 (*) (Battery charger D-BC88, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC88 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC88, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.
Page 238: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 12 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at h (2048×1536) in Half-length Portrait mode. * Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital SR mode. * Fixed at h (2048×1536) in Frame Composite mode.
Page 239 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory D 4000×3000 15 pictures E 4000×3000 21 pictures 6 3072×2304 26 pictures f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536 42 pictures 61 pictures M 1920×1080 127 pictures 1024×768 240 pictures 640×480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
Page 240 Approx. 5.2× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 25.0× at m (640×480) Intelligent Zoom (when combined with optical zoom) Digital Zoom Up to approx. 6.3× (combines with 4× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx. 25.0×) Motion Blur Still Reduction Movie Display 2.7 inch LCD, approx.
Page 241 Built-in Flash Modes Flash Range Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous, Burst Shooting Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery Life Number of Recordable...
Page 242: 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 243 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 244 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 245: 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 246 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Page 248: Index
Index Symbols A Mode ... 12, 54 Q Mode ... 12, 54 Q button ... 51, 53 I button ... 50, 52 [A Rec. Mode] menu ... 59, 229 [W Setting] menu ... 60, 231 9 Green Mode ... 74 i Delete ...
Page 249 Candlelight Mode ... 81 Capture Mode Palette ... 67 Center-weighted metering M ... 109 Changing volume ... 180, 185 Charging a battery ... 29 Checking the Memory Card ... 39 City name ... 234 Color extraction filter ... 156 Color filter ... 156 Connecting to a printer ...
Page 250 Image Recovery ... 147 Image Storage Capacity ... 237 Infinity s ... 101 Info Display ... 22 Installing a battery ... 30 Installing the Software ... 202 Instant Review ... 67, 113 Intelligent Zoom ... 76 Kids Mode ... 84 Landscape Mode ...
Page 251 Recovering images ... 147 Red-eye Compensation ... 160 Red-eye reduction cd ... 99 Registering menu items ... 117 Reset ... 198 Resize ... 154 Rotating ... 138 Saturation ... 114 Saving as still picture (movie) ... 165 Saving pictures by date ... 192 Saving settings ...
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Page 256 PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Italia S.r.l. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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Pentax Optio P70 Operating Manual

Getting Started

Common Operations

Taking Pictures

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Editing and Printing Images

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Settings

Connecting to a Computer

Appendix

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