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Pentax Optio X Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio X that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery 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: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    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 • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...3 Contents ...5 Composition of the Operating Manual ...9 Checking the Contents of the Package ...10 Names of Parts... 11 Names of Operating Parts ... 12 Monitor Indications ...12 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ...15...
  • Page 8 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ... 53 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) ...53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene ...55 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode)...57 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ... 58 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)...59 Using the Zoom ...61 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)...63...
  • Page 9 Playing Back Movies ...108 Playing Back a Movie ...108 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...110 Deleting Images ...111 Deleting Single Images and Sound Files...111 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display)... 113 Deleting All Images...114 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ...115 Editing and Printing Still Pictures Editing Still Pictures ...117 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)...117...
  • Page 10 Setting the Alarm ...158 Checking the Alarm ...158 Setting the Alarm ...159 Turning the Alarm Off ...160 Appendix List of World Time Cities...162 Default Settings... 163 Optional Accessories ...167 Messages...168 Troubleshooting...170 Main Specifications ...173 WARRANTY POLICY...176 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

  • Page 11: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    For instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer, refer to the “PC Connection Manual – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”. 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound ––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains how to record sound-only files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back voice memos.

  • Page 12: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio X O-ST20 (∗) S-SW24 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (∗) I-AVC7 (∗) battery D-LI8 (∗) USB cradle AC plug cord Operating Manual D-CR24 D-CO24 (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Battery cover Back Shutter release button A button/Power switch C button/Power switch button/Power switch Microphone Self-timer lamp (red) Flash Tripod socket Strap lug Speaker Lens Battery cover button LCD monitor SD Memory Card socket (Dummy card is inserted in SD Memory Card socket when camera leaves factory.)

  • Page 14: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts For functions of each buttons, refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (pp.40 - 43). Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1/250 1/250 1/250 09/25/2004 09/25/2004 09/25/2004 F5.6...
  • Page 15 1 Shooting mode (p.55) 2 Flash mode (p.78) 3 Drive mode (pp.64 - 72) 4 Focus mode (p.75) 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Digital zoom icon (p.61) 8 Memory status (p.25) + : Built-in memory (without card) ; : SD Memory Card : : Card is write-protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250...
  • Page 16 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (1p.105) A1 Folder number A2 File number A3 Protect icon (p.115) A4 Voice memo icon (p.140) A5 Battery indicator (p.19) A6 Memory status (p.25) + : Built-in memory...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) 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 18: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Remove the battery cover Battery cover button Installing the Battery The battery for this camera is included in the package. Insert the battery in the camera and then place the camera on the USB cradle to charge the battery.
  • Page 19 Slide the cover on from the SD Memory Card socket side of the camera and push until it clicks. The battery cover fits on the camera so that the “X” of the PENTAX logo on the cover is nearest the lens.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery. • Do not charge the camera other than Optio X with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-L18 inserted using the USB cradle because the cradle may overheat or be damaged.
  • Page 21 Approx. 165 pictures The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and shooting conditions.

  • Page 22: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    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 PENTAX logo). Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

  • Page 23: Removing The Sd Memory Card

    • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 24: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level

    Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 25 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity Quality Level Best Recorded Pixels Approx. 2560×1920 18 pictures Approx. 2304×1728 24 pictures Approx. 2048×1536 30 pictures Approx. 1600×1200 50 pictures Approx. 1024× 768 107 pictures Approx. 640× 480 227 pictures • The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and recording time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card.

  • Page 26: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off C button O button Turning the Camera On Press the A, C or O button depending on the mode you want to use. The start-up sound is played and the camera turns on. The screen that appears depends on the button that was pressed.

  • Page 27: Turning The Camera Off

    O button: The camera turns on in O (voice recording) mode. This is the mode for recording only sound, not for taking pictures or recording movies. The lens cover stays closed. • You can use the A, C or O button to switch to a different mode after the camera has been turned on.

  • Page 28: Turning The Camera On In Playback Only Mode

    C button O button Turning the Camera On in Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back several pictures or sound files. Still pictures, movies and sound files stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card are played back without extending the lens.

  • Page 29: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera This camera is designed so that the lens and LCD monitor swivel to allow you to take pictures from a variety of angles (free style). The following describes the basic way to hold the camera and how to use it. Holding the Camera The exterior of the camera is designed to ensure easy operation by the user.

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures With The Camera In The Usb Cradle

    Make use of this feature to take pictures of yourself or to take pictures in a crowd by extending your arm. Swiveling both the lens and LCD monitor toward yourself is useful for taking pictures of yourself or with a group. Taking Pictures With the Camera in the USB Cradle You can take pictures with the camera while it is still in the USB cradle.

  • Page 31: Using A Tripod

    By connecting the camera to a video recorder, DVD recorder or other AV equipment, you can record images captured by the camera. (1p.110) You cannot take pictures while using an AC power supply. If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time as a “PC camera”, make sure that the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 32: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings If the Initial Settings 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 Settings screen appears Initial Settings English City New York...

  • Page 33: Setting The Display Language

    Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Press the four-way controller (5). The Language/ Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a language.

  • Page 34: 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. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
  • Page 35 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will return to the [u Set-up] menu. Press the 4 button again. • When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.

  • Page 36: Quick Start

    { button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the A button. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 37 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 38 Key Lock Engaging the Key Lock in Capture mode disables all camera operations except power off, shutter and zoom operations. As no pictures can be played back or voice memos recorded, etc., this function is useful for preventing erroneous operation when you ask someone to take pictures for you.

  • Page 39: Playing Back Still Pictures

    • You can enlarge the image by pressing the zoom lever. (1p.103) • For instructions on how to view images on a computer, refer to the “PC Connection Manual – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”. Quick Start...

  • Page 40: Playing Back The Previous Or Next Image

    { button 3 button Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (45).

  • Page 41: Deleting The Displayed Image

    Deleting the Displayed Image Press the { button and then the four-way controller (4) to display the Delete screen while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can delete the displayed image by using the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing the 4 button.

  • Page 42: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions Capture and Voice Recording Modes O button A, C mode: Switches to O mode. (1p.136) Turns the camera off when held down. C button A, O mode: Switches to C mode. (1p.95) Turns the camera off when held down. A button C, O mode: Switches to A mode.

  • Page 43: Zoom Lever

    Zoom lever A, C mode: Changes the captured area. (1p.61) * : enlarges the subject / : enlarges the area captured by the camera 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.73) Four-way controller The outer rim can be pressed in four directions: up, down, left and right.

  • Page 44: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode O button Switches to O mode. (1p.136) Turns the camera off when held down. C button Switches to C mode. (1p.95) Turns the camera off when held down. A button Switches to A mode. (1p.34) Turns the camera off when held down. Shutter release button Press down halfway or fully to switch to A mode.
  • Page 45 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.105) Returns zoom display, rotated image display or nine-image display to single-image display. (1p.101) Displays nine-image display for the folder selected in folder display. (1p.101) Four-way controller The outer rim can be pressed in four directions: up, down, left and right. Pressing the center turns the controller into the center button ( : Plays back and pauses a movie or voice recording.

  • Page 46: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus When you press the 3 button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor. The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. If you assign the function you use most frequently to [My Menu], pressing the 3 button will take you straight to [My Menu] (1p.51).
  • Page 47 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. The quality level changes each time the four-way controller (23) is pressed. 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.

  • Page 48: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of Menu Operation Press the 3 button during taking a picture and the [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the 3 button during playback and the [Q Playback] menu appears. [My Menu] appears if a function has been saved in [My Menu]. (1p.51) My Menu MENU Exit...
  • Page 49 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 09/25/2004 09/25/2004 09/25/2004 14 14:25 14:25 MENU Playback Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit Exit MENU Playback Slideshow 3sec Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit Exit Start...

  • Page 50: 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 (1p.163) 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 51 [Q Playback] Menu Item Slideshow For playing back recorded images one after another Resize For changing the size of images Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture Copy image and For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD sound Memory Card and vice versa For creating a color filter effect using red, blue, green...

  • Page 52: Quick Menu

    Quick Menu The quick menu appears when you press the center button (in the middle of the four-way controller). Press the 3 button to exit the quick menu without changing any of the settings. The quick menu for each mode is shown below. A mode Item O( Start...

  • Page 53: Using My Menu

    During pause in Movie Playback mode Item For saving the frame displayed on the LCD monitor as a Save as Still image still picture Back to 1st frame For returning to the first frame of the selected movie [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback] and [u Set-up] menu Item My Menu For saving the selected function in My Menu...
  • Page 54 Press the center button. The quick menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [My Menu]. Press the center button. The selected function is saved in [My Menu]. • Any function in the [A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback] or [u Set-up] menu can be saved in [My Menu].

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels. Press the A button.
  • Page 56 Recording a Voice Memo While in Still Picture Capture Mode Use the quick menu to record a voice memo while in still picture capture mode. You can continue taking pictures while recording the voice memo. Press the center button in A mode. The quick menu appears.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene

    Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Your Optio X camera has a variety of shooting modes that allow you to take pictures according to the situation or shooting conditions simply by choosing the right mode for that situation.
  • Page 58 Press the four-way controller (23) in A mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode. Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Use this mode when taking pictures of night views only. Use this mode when taking pictures of someone against a night scene. Use this mode when taking clearer pictures of fireworks.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In Pet mode, you can take pictures that show your pet at its best. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Press the four-way controller (23) in A mode.

  • Page 61: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)

    Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist) You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (S-SW24) supplied with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture.
  • Page 62 (23) to display the Mode Palette and change to another mode. The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to the “PC Connection Manual – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on stitching images.

  • Page 63: Using The Zoom

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ C Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the zoom lever in A mode or C mode. * : enlarges the subject / : enlarges the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of...
  • Page 64 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 65: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ C Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed.

  • Page 66: Using The Self-Timer

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ C Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
  • Page 67 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later. Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • In C mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). •...

  • Page 68: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode & Multiple Shooting Mode)

    Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode & Multiple Shooting Mode) There are two ways of taking a series of pictures. One involves taking pictures one after the other and saving each one separately (Continuous Shooting mode), and the other involves joining a series of pictures into a single image (Multiple Shooting mode).
  • Page 69 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken in the selected mode. • The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. • Continuous shooting is not possible in F, A, B or ^ mode. • You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full.

  • Page 70: Automatically Changing The Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket)

    Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket) Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the exposure and white balance over a series of three shots when the shutter release button is pressed. This simple operation ensures that you are able to get the best shots after shooting.
  • Page 71 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed. The Auto Bracket options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the shooting conditions. Press the four-way controller (5) to choose the Auto Bracket settings for a or b. A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures At A Fixed Interval (Interval Shooting)

    Taking Pictures at a Fixed Interval (Interval Shooting) A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval. 10 seconds to 99 Interval minutes Number of Shot From 2 to 99 After 0 minutes to Start Time 23 hours 59 minutes Press the { button in A mode.
  • Page 73 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed. The Interval Shoot screen appears and [Interval] is framed. Set the interval time. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the minutes, then press (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the seconds, then press (5).
  • Page 74 Press the shutter release button fully. Interval shooting starts. Between shots, LCD monitor turns off. The remaining image storage capacity and interval time appear on the LCD monitor when you press the A button during standby. The message [Stop interval shooting?] appears when you press the 3 button.

  • Page 75: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4 button: Normal Display, Histogram Display, Histogram + Info, No Icons, Backlight Off. Refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.12) for details of each display mode. All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off.
  • Page 76 Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of the image on the horizontal axis (darkest at the left and brightest at the right) and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. The shape of the histogram tells you whether the exposure of the image is correct or not.

  • Page 77: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Autofocus Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus AF Area Move Press the { button in A mode. The Fn guide appears.
  • Page 78 Press the four-way controller (5). The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode. Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject.
  • Page 79 Adjusting the Focusing Area Press the { button in A mode. Use the four-way controller (5) to select ). The previously selected focusing area appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the focusing area. Press the 4 button. The focusing area is fixed in its new position.

  • Page 80: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this Flash Off mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

  • Page 81: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from six recorded pixels settings. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. The quality of the printed picture depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors;...
  • Page 82 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. The approximate file size is indicated after the number of recorded pixels. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.

  • Page 83: Selecting The Quality Level

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ Selecting the Quality Level Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the higher the quality, but the file size becomes larger.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode. The [A Rec.
  • Page 85 Press the shutter release button halfway. The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.45) for other operations after the setting has been made. Saving the White Balance 1p.92 Auto Bracketing 1p.68 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready.

  • Page 86: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Multiple Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller. Spot autofocus is selected when the focus mode is set to ). Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens movement area according to the conditions.
  • Page 87 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Focusing Area screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Use the four-way controller (4) and then the four-way controller (3) to select [Focus Limiter].

  • Page 88: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure (Ae Metering)

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ C Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.

  • Page 89: Setting The Sensitivity

    R q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ C Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The default setting is Auto. Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. •...

  • Page 90: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec and Off (no display). The default setting is 1 sec. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 91: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [Hard (+)] or...

  • Page 92: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].

  • Page 93: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].

  • Page 94: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to the defaults. The items that can be saved or reset are listed below. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.
  • Page 95 Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press 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 96: Returning Only The Shooting Functions To The Default Settings

    Returning Only the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings This function lets you return all the shooting function settings but not the other settings to the defaults. All the items on the [A Rec. Mode] menu are reset: Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, AF Setting, AE Metering, Sensitivity, Auto Bracket, Interval Shoot, Movie, Digital Zoom, Instant Review, Memory, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast Press the center button in A mode.

  • Page 97: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording Movies This mode lets you record movies and sound. Press the C button. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator (blinks during recording) 3 Remaining recording time Press the zoom lever up or down to change the captured area.
  • Page 98 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Playing Back Movies 1p.108 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, movies 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 99: Recording A Movie

    Taking Still Pictures Using the A Button while Recording Movie By using the A button, you can take a still picture while continuing to record a movie. Press the A button quickly while recording a movie. The camera switches to A mode while recording continues.

  • Page 100: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

    Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) You can add a color effect to movies by using color filters. As well as recording in normal colors, you can choose a B&W filter or a Sepia filter. Press the 3 button in C mode.

  • Page 101: Taking Time-Lapse Movies

    Taking Time-lapse Movies This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate, so that when you play the movie at the normal frame rate, the action appears speeded up. For example, if you choose the ×2 setting, half the normal number of frames will be taken, so that when you play the movie at the normal frame rate, the action will appear to be twice as fast as normal.

  • Page 102: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode A mode is for taking still pictures and C mode is for recording movies. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode, C mode and Playback mode.

  • Page 103: Nine-Image Display And Folder Display

    Nine-Image Display and Folder Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. Press the zoom lever f in Playback mode. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
  • Page 104 Folder Display By setting [Folder Name] in the [uSet-up] menu to [Date], images and voice recordings can be saved in different folders according to the date when taken. You can choose a folder for a certain date by the following procedure.

  • Page 105: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can display images magnified up to eight times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to magnify. Press the zoom lever y. The image is magnified (×1 to ×8).
  • Page 106 Setting the Quick Zoom Function This function lets you display the image at maximum magnification by pressing the zoom lever y once in single image display. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].

  • Page 107: 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 4 button changes the display mode. Refer to p.14 for details of each display mode. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.73 Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...

  • Page 108: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the recorded images one after another. Press the center button in Playback mode. The quick menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]. Press the center button. The slideshow starts. To exit the slideshow, press the 4 button during the slideshow. Setting the Slideshow Conditions You can choose how the images change from one to the next during the slideshow.
  • Page 109 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]. To start the slideshow with the current settings, go to Step 9. Press the four-way controller (5). The slideshow screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 110: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. An operation guide appears on the LCD monitor when switching to Playback mode. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose a movie to play back.
  • Page 111 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture This function lets you save one frame from a movie as a still picture. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie. Use the four-way controller (2) to play the movie. Press the four-way controller (2) when you reach the scene that you want to save as a still picture.

  • Page 112: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the AV cable to connect the camera to AV equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV, DVD recorder or video recorder, you can record images captured and play back camera images on the AV equipment.

  • Page 113: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Deleting Single Images and Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time. • Once deleted, images and sound files cannot be restored. • You cannot delete protected images and sound files. (1p.115) Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to delete.
  • Page 114 Deleting Voice Memos Only If an image has a voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo attached. Press the { button. Press the four-way controller (4). The Delete screen appears.

  • Page 115: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete multiple images and sound files from the nine-image display. • Once deleted, images and sound files cannot be restored. • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. Press the zoom lever f in Playback mode.

  • Page 116: Deleting All Images

    1, 3 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (1p.115) Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn guide appears.

  • Page 117: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to protect. Press the { button. The Fn guide appears.
  • Page 118 1, 3 Protecting All Images and Sound Files You can protect all your images and sound files. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn guide appears.

  • Page 119: Editing And Printing Still Pictures

    Editing and Printing Still Pictures Editing Still Pictures Changing the Image Size and Quality (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 built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available on the card.
  • Page 120 Select the resolution and quality. Use the four-way controller (5) to display the pull-down menu, then use the four-way controller (23) to choose a size and quality and press the four-way controller (4). You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image.

  • Page 121: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 122 Press the 4 button. The Quality Level options screen appears. The number of size is selected automatically according to the size of the trimmed section. Select the Quality Level. Use the four-way controller (5) to display the pull-down menu, then use the four-way controller (23) to choose a quality level and press the 4 button.

  • Page 123: Copying Files

    Copying Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 124 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected files are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [& %]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy.

  • Page 125: Editing Pictures With Digital Filters

    Editing Pictures with Digital Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with digital filters. You can choose from nine filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow and Brightness. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Filter].

  • Page 126: Editing Movies

    How to display the [Movie Edit] screen Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together. Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears.
  • Page 127 Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit Exit MENU Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as Still image]. Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing a movie appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit.

  • Page 128: Dividing A Movie

    How to display the [Movie Edit] screen Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the Movie Edit screen. Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing a movie appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a movie. Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.
  • Page 129 Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit Exit MENU Stitching Movies Select [Stitch Movies] on the Movie Edit screen. Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing a movie appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the first movie.

  • Page 130: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) By saving DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print reservation data with the still pictures that you have taken, you can print the images according to the settings using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files.
  • Page 131 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date or not. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

  • Page 132: Printing All Images

    1, 3 Printing All Images Press the { button in Playback mode. The Fn guide appears. Press the four-way controller (2). Press the { button. The screen for making DPOF settings for all images appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.

  • Page 133: Printing Using Pictbridge

    Printing Using PictBridge This function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Place the camera on the USB cradle and connect the USB cradle to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera.

  • Page 134: Printing Single Images

    Turn the printer on. Place the camera on the USB cradle and turn the camera on. The PictBridge menu appears. Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print This Image screen appears.
  • Page 135 Press the 3 button. The screen for changing print settings appears. 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 a size that is supported by your printer.

  • Page 136: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print All Images screen appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings. The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.

  • Page 137: Printing Images Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF Settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and print settings. Set the print settings with the printing service (DPOF).

  • Page 138: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the top of the camera. Aim the camera to obtain the best sound. Microphone Speaker (side) Press the O button. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 139: Voice Recording Mode

    Taking Still Pictures in Voice Recording Mode Press the A button quickly in Voice Recording mode. The camera switches to A mode while recording continues. The recording time appears on the A mode screen. Refer to “Taking Pictures” (p.53) for details of how to take still pictures.

  • Page 140: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). You can play back the sound files you have recorded.

  • Page 141: 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 the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the center button.

  • Page 142: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose 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).
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  • Page 144: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u Set-up] menu Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.

  • Page 145: Changing The Date And Time

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit 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. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

  • Page 146: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [u Set-up] menu Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Select [Sound] on the [u Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears. Changing the Operation Volume Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Volume].
  • Page 147 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound]. Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sound. Press the shutter release button halfway.

  • Page 148: Setting The World Time

    How to display the [u Set-up] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.32) 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 149 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].

  • Page 150: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [u Set-up] menu Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese. Select [Language/ Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 151 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Picture taken with standard folder name (Example: September 25) DCIM 100PENTX Select [Folder Name] on the [u Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 152: Changing The Screen Setting

    How to display the [u Set-up] menu Changing the Screen Setting You can change the start-up screen, the background color of the menus and the brightness of the LCD monitor. Select [Screen Setting] on the [u Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Screen Setting screen appears.
  • Page 153 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for choosing an image appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image for the start- up screen.
  • Page 154 How to display the [u Set-up] menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. The monitor gets darker as the bar slider moves to the left and brighter as it moves to the right.

  • Page 155: Changing The Video Output Format

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Select [Video Out] on the [u Set-up] menu.

  • Page 156: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    You can use the camera as a video phone by selecting [PC Camera] and connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cradle. Refer to the “PC Connection Manual – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on connecting the camera to a PC.

  • Page 157: Setting Sleep Timeout

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Setting Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Pressing any button during Sleep Timeout will turn the LCD monitor back on.

  • Page 158: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to display the [u Set-up] menu Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Auto Power Off] on the [u Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 159: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to the default setting list (p.163) for the reset settings. To reset only the shooting functions, refer to “Returning Only the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings”...

  • Page 160: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. Checking the Alarm Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 161: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5). The list of alarms appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to choose Alarm [R1], [R2] or [R3].

  • Page 162: Turning The Alarm Off

    Press the { button. The alarm image options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to be displayed when the alarm rings. If the selected image has a voice memo attached, the voice memo will sound as the alarm.
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  • Page 164: Appendix

    Appendix List of World Time Cities Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time. Region North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Central and South America Lima Santiago...

  • Page 165: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The following is a description of the table notation. Last Memory Setting Yes : 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 166 Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Memory AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Sharpness Saturation Contrast [Q Playback] Menu Items Item Slideshow Interval Effect Resize Trimming Copy image and sound Digital Filter Movie Edit Quick Zoom...
  • Page 167 [u Set-up] Menu Items Item Format Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time World Time setting Destination (City) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name Change Start-up Screen...

  • Page 168: Key Operation

    Key Operation Function Operation Operation Mode Shooting Mode EV Compensation Zoom lever Zoom Position Flash Mode { and 4 Drive Mode { and 2 Focus Mode { and 5 Last Default Setting Memory Setting Playback Mode R (Program) 0.0EV Wide , (Auto) 9 (Normal Shooting) = (Autofocus)

  • Page 169: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. USB cradle D-CR24 (∗) AC plug cord D-CO24 ( D-CO2A Australia D-CO24E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong, United Kingdom D-CO24J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO24U North America, Canada Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charger D-BC8 USB cable I-USB7 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)

  • Page 170: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Battery depleted Memory card full Memory card error Card not formatted Formatting Card locked Compression error No image & sound Movie recording stopped Operation terminated due to high temperatures Start interval shooting...
  • Page 171 This message appears when interval shooting is Interval shooting is canceled or before the camera automatically turns completed off after taking the set number of pictures. Deleting This message appears when deleting an image. You are trying to play back an image in a format not Camera cannot supported by this camera.

  • Page 172: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cannot insert Protective card has SD Memory been inserted in Card in camera camera Battery is not installed Camera will Battery is installed not turn on incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected to a TV No image on LCD monitor is set to...
  • Page 173 Problem Cause Subject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scene Picture is dark Background is dark Subject is difficult to focus on Subject is not Subject is not in in focus focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q or r Flash mode is set to...
  • Page 174 Problem Zoom will not Focus mode is set to work connection USB connection with computer mode is set to does not work [PictBridge] properly Cause Zoom does not function in Super Macro mode. Set USB connection mode to [PC] or [PC Camera] according to purpose.

  • Page 175: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact swivel-type digital still camera with built- in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5.0 megapixels Sensor 5.36 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (80/160/320: Standard Output Sensitivity) File Format Still Movie...
  • Page 176 Digital Zoom LCD Monitor Playback Function Focus Mode Autofocus Manual Focus Exposure Mechanism Shooting Mode Digital Filter Auto Bracket Movie Shutter Flash Capture Mode Max. 4× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12×) 2 inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor with brightness adjustment, approx.

  • Page 177: Usb Cradle

    At 23°C with flash fired for 50% of shots and using a lithium-ion battery D-LI8 in accordance with CIPA measuring conditions At 23°C with the battery fully charged in accordance with PENTAX testing conditions (The time shown is approximate. It may be shorter in low temperature conditions.) PictBridge-compatible printer...

  • Page 178: 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 179 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 180 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.
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  • Page 183: 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 184 PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Benelux B.V. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. ∗ Printed on recycled paper ∗ Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57389 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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