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Pentax Optio S55 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 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. The batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
  • Page 5 AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling).
  • Page 7 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...4 Contents ...6 Contents of the Operating Manual...11 Checking the Contents of the Package ...12 Names of Parts...13 Names of Operating Parts ...14 Getting Started Attaching the Strap...15 Powering the Camera ...16 Installing the Batteries ...16 Using the AC Adapter (optional)...18...
  • Page 9 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ...44 Changing the Mode ...44 Selecting the Capture Mode ...44 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ...45 Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) ...47 Using the Help Function ...48 Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...49 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ...50 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ...52...
  • Page 10 Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images ...90 Playing Back Still Pictures ...90 Zoom Display...90 Playing Back Movies ...92 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ...93 Nine Image Display ...94 Slideshow ...95 Deleting...96 Deleting Individual Images or Sounds ...96 Deleting All Images...98 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) ...99 Viewing Images on a TV ...101 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View the Previous or the Next Image ...102...
  • Page 11 Appendix List of City Codes ...130 Optional Accessories ...131 Messages...132 Troubleshooting...134 Main Specifications ...136 WARRANTY POLICY...140...
  • Page 12 Memo...

  • Page 13: Contents Of The Operating Manual

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

  • Page 14: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S55 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 15: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp Power switch Flash Speaker Microphone Lens Terminal cover PC/AV terminal DC input terminal Flash status lamp (red) Focus status lamp (green) Mode dial Card cover release lever Strap lug Card cover Battery cover...

  • Page 16: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) MENU button DISPLAY button i Delete button Power switch...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

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

  • Page 18: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera (when using AA batteries) Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow flip the cover open Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indicators on the battery chamber.

  • Page 19: Battery Level Indicator

    (Measuring conditions: LCD monitor is on, 50% flash use, 23°C.) *2 The playback times are a guideline based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary depending on the actual shooting conditions of use.

  • Page 20: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    DC terminal Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

  • Page 21: Using The Ac Adapter Overseas

    Using the AC Adapter Overseas AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region.
  • Page 22 Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...

  • Page 23: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 24: Data Backup

    • 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 25: Recorded Pixels And Quality

    Recorded Pixels and Quality Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec.
  • Page 26 1024×7680 640×480 • The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. High quality photo printing, A4 size or larger prints, editing or creating images etc.

  • Page 27: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned Press the power switch again. The camera turns off. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.44 Taking Pictures 1p.44 The “Battery depleted”...

  • Page 28: Playback Only Mode

    Power switch Playback Only Mode When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend. Use this mode when you want to immediately play back images or audio data without shooting pictures. The mode does not switch to Capture mode even if the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 29: Initial Setting

    Initial Setting After purchasing the camera, before using it for the first time set the language, date and time. 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 (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time

    If you have set the wrong language by mistake, use the following procedure to reset the language. Press the MENU button twice. Press the four-way controller (5) twice. Press the four-way controller (23) to choose the [Language/ Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the display language.
  • Page 31 Press the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Set the day and year in the same manner. (Pressing the four-way controller (4) moves the frame to the previous item.) If you select [12H] in step 3, the setting switches between AM and PM corresponding to the time.

  • Page 32: Quick Start

    Shutter release button Power switch DISPLAY button i Delete button LCD monitor The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on. Set the mode dial to R. Check the image on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Instant Review

    Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 34: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures i Delete button Q Playback button LCD monitor Four-way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture you have just taken. Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The mode changes to the Playback mode and the image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The image is rotated 90° clockwise each time the button is pressed. • Only still images taken with this camera can be rotated. •...

  • Page 36: Common Operations

    Common Operations Using the Button Functions Capture Mode DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.45) Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. Press it and hold it down to retract the lens. (1p.32) Zoom button You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button.

  • Page 37: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and Protect screen. (1 i Delete button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.96) Q Playback button Switches to the Capture mode.

  • Page 38: Voice Recording Mode

    Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. (1p.84) Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode. Four-way controller (in Playback mode) Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.85) (45) Selects previous and next image and sound file before playback.

  • Page 39: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 40: Example Of Menu Operation

    Example of Menu Operation MENU button R e c . M o d e R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 2560 Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e M u l t i F o c u s i n g A r e a...
  • Page 41 [Q Playback] Menu Playback P r o t e c t D P O F S l i d e s h o w 3sec R e s i z e I m a g e / S o u n d C o p y D i g i t a l F i l t e r E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 42: Enlarging A Menu Display

    Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display. Example of Menu Operation R e c . M o d e 2560 R e c o r d e d P i x e l s Q u a l i t y L e v e l W h i t e B a l a n c e F o c u s i n g A r e a...

  • Page 43: Menu List

    Menu List [A Rec. Mode] Menu Yes ... Adjustable ... Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = modes. No ... Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation. Item Description For selecting the...
  • Page 44 [Q Playback] Menu Item Protect For protecting images from deletion DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively Resize For changing the size of images For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Image/Sound Copy Memory Card and vice versa Digital Filter...
  • Page 45 Memo...

  • Page 46: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button.

  • Page 47: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on. 1 Flash mode 3 Focus mode 5 Focus frame 6 Card/Built-in memory 7 Remaining number of recordable images 8 Date and time 9 Battery level indicator...
  • Page 48 Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken.

  • Page 49: Letting The Camera Set The Functions (Auto Select Mode)

    Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) - (Auto Select) mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having to set any functions. The camera automatically chooses the optimal settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 50: Using The Help Function

    Using the Help Function You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each button, such as the four-way controller keys and zoom button. Set the mode dial to -. Press the 0 button.

  • Page 51: Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

    Setting the Functions (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 or continuous shooting mode. Set the mode dial to R. Set the functions you want to use.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

    Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 9 available modes in Picture mode. Flower (default setting) Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures. Self-portrait Surf Snow...
  • Page 53 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the Picture mode. Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.

  • Page 54: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings. The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface. Set the mode dial to ..

  • Page 55: Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)

    Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode) This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings. Set the mode dial to H. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 56: Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

    Taking Movies (Movie Mode) This mode lets you take movies. Sound can be recorded at the same time. Set the mode dial to C. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Flash Off icon 2 Movie mode icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time Press the shutter release button.
  • Page 57 Press the shutter release button. Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off. • The flash will not discharge in Movie mode. • Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode. • The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode. •...

  • Page 58: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in Capture mode. x (Tele) : enlarges the subject. w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by the camera. The digital zoom function is turned on in initial settings.
  • Page 59 Disabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select P(Off). Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. The digital zoom is disabled when you turn the LCD monitor off, even if the digital zoom function is set to On.

  • Page 60: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 61: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

    Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 62: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional). The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens.

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures With Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

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

  • Page 64: Taking Two-In-One Pictures (Two-In-One Mode)

    Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode) You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the left half of the picture and the second image in the right half. Set the mode dial to +.

  • Page 65: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (S-SW32) provided with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images.
  • Page 66 To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode. • The camera cannot join the images. Use the ACD Photostitcher function provided in the ACDSee for PENTAX software. Refer to “Photosticher Function” (p.23) in the “ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide” for instructions on creating panorama pictures.

  • Page 67: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode Autofocus mode icon) Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 68: Manual Focus

    Manual Focus When the mode is set to picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four-way controller (23).

  • Page 69: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto icon) Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye reduction Flash On + Red-eye reduction • The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, the Drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to H. •...

  • Page 70: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920], [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.69). Recorded Pixels 2560 ×1920 2304 ×1728...

  • Page 71: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting (1p.68). Quality Levels Best Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate.

  • Page 72: Selecting The Image Quality

    Selecting the Image Quality You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below. Image Quality Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Superior 2560×1920 Super 2560×1920 Normal 2048×1536 Economy...

  • Page 73: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The color of the subject changes depending on the light source. For example, the white color in a subject is different when under natural or artificial light. White balance is used to adjust the color of white according to the light source. White Balance F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

  • Page 74: The Lcd Monitor

    Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. Select [K] (manual) on the [White Balance] screen. Point the camera at the white material so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 75: Changing The Focusing Area

    Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area This is the default setting with the camera checking several points over a Multi larger area of the image ensuring that the main subject is in focus. The camera only focuses on a small area in the center of the screen, this is Spot ideal for precise focusing on a specific point of the subject.

  • Page 76: Ae Metering Modes

    Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. AE Metering Modes Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 77: Setting The Sensitivity

    Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Automatically set in a range from 50 to 400 (50 to 200 in Night Scene Mode). Auto • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.

  • Page 78: Setting The Frame Rate

    Setting the Frame Rate You can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Frame Rate]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the frame rate.

  • Page 79: 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., 5 sec. and Off (no display). Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].

  • Page 80: 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 MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [Hard (+)] or...

  • Page 81: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

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

  • Page 82: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

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

  • Page 83: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    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. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].

  • Page 84: Saving The Settings

    Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 85 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] menu 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 86: Recording And Playback Of Sound

    Recording and Playback of Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. Set the mode dial to The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 87: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Press the Q Playback button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the recording to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. • The following operations can be performed during playback.

  • Page 88: Adding Sound (Voice Memo) To Images

    Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image. Recording a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. O appears on the four-way controller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed...
  • Page 89 Setting the Voice Memo Recording Function You can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back still images to prevent any voice memo from being recorded. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Record Voice Memo].

  • Page 90: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with the voice memo that you want to play back. If U appears, a voice memo has been recorded for the displayed image. Press the four-way controller (2).
  • Page 91 Memo...

  • Page 92: Playback/Deleting/Editing

    Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.32) for instructions. Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 12 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 the image to magnify.
  • Page 93 Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].

  • Page 94: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is recorded at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 95: 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 DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed. 1 Protect icon 3 Folder name and file name 4 Card/Built-in memory icon 5 Four-way controller operation guide 6 Shooting date and time...

  • Page 96: Nine Image Display

    Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button. Nine images appear. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an image.

  • Page 97: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built- in memory continuously. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 98: Deleting

    Deleting Deleting Individual Images or Sounds You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • You cannot display the Delete screen from protected images. (1p.99) Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image or sound to delete.
  • Page 99 Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete.

  • Page 100: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sounds at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted. Press the i Delete button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 101: Protecting Images And Sounds From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Protect screen appears.
  • Page 102 Protecting All Images and Sounds You can protect all the images and sounds. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Protect screen appears. Press the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 103: Viewing Images On A Tv

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

  • Page 104: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional) To View The Previous Or The Next Image

    Remote control receiver Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View the Previous or the Next Image You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previous image while watching the images on a TV. Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.

  • Page 105: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies: Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99.
  • Page 106 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies, then 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 107: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF]. Press the four-way controller (5). The DPOF screen appears. Press the DISPLAY button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies.

  • Page 108: Direct Printing Using Pictbridge

    Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer.

  • Page 109: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. Press the OK button. The Print One 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. You can print up to 99 copies.

  • Page 110: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All]. Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. The number of copies you choose applies to all the images.

  • Page 111: Disconnecting The Camera From The Printer

    Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing. Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

  • Page 112: Editing Images

    Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the 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 in the memory.
  • Page 113 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the recorded pixels. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 114: Editing Pictures With Digital Filters

    Editing Pictures with Digital Filters The digital filters consist of eight color filters (black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, black-and- white + blue), a soft filter, five illustration filters and two special effect filters. The Digital Filter mode enables you to edit pictures using these filters.
  • Page 115 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor. The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 116: Copying Files

    Copying Files You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once.
  • Page 117 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card. To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ and press the OK button.

  • Page 118: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to call the [B Set-up] menu Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no card inserted.

  • Page 119: Changing The Sound Settings

    S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g MENU E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 120: Changing The Date And Time

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appears on the camera. Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
  • Page 121 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g MENU E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 122: Setting The World Time

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Setting” (p.27) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time).
  • Page 123 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g MENU E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 124: Changing The Start-Up Screen, Background Color And Screen Effects

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and Screen Effects Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Screen Setting screen appears. Changing the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 125 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g MENU E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 126: Changing The Display Language

    How to call the [B 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/ Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the language.

  • Page 127: Changing The Video Output Format

    S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g MENU E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 128: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer. Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 129: Setting Auto Power Off

    S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g MENU E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 130: Registering Functions

    How to call the [B Set-up] menu Registering Functions You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the [A Rec. Mode] menu and register them on the four-way controller. The functions can then be retrieved in Capture mode by pressing the 0 button to display the Function Mode screen, enabling you to change the setting using the four-way controller.
  • Page 131 S e t - u p F o r m a t S o u n d D a t e A d j u s t W o r l d T i m e S c r e e n S e t t i n g E x i t E x i t E x i t...

  • Page 132: Appendix

    Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time. Tokyo Guam Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Mexico City Chicago Miami Toronto New York Santiago Caracas...

  • Page 133: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC5 USB cable I-USB7 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC32 Strap O-ST20 (∗)/Sports strap O-ST30/Leather Strap O-ST24/ Strap O-ST8 Remote control unit E Remote control unit F Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied with the camera.

  • Page 134: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Messages during shooting Compression error Memory card full Built-in memory full Battery depleted. the image is not stored Image folder cannot be created. Messages during playback No image/sound Camera cannot play this image/sound...
  • Page 135 Messages for both Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to play back images or sounds on a PC. Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Camera will not Batteries are not turn on installed Batteries are installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on LCD monitor is set to the LCD monitor Camera is connected to a PC by the USB cable Camera is connected to a TV Image is displayed but is...
  • Page 137 Problem Cause Subject is not in Subject is difficult to focus focus on Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set on q (Macro) or r (Super Macro) Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.67) discharge The Capture mode is set to C or J in d mode,...

  • Page 138: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Approximate Image Storage Capacity (when using the built-in memory (11MB)) Quality Level Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 2304×1728 2048×1536 1600×1200 1024×7680 640×480 Approximate Image Storage Capacity (when using the SD memory card (128MB)) Quality Level Recorded Pixels 2560×1920...
  • Page 139 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length Maximum Aperture Lens Composition Zoom Type Picture Range Lens Cover Digital Zoom Capture Mode LCD Monitor 2.5-inch TFT color LCD (with backlight) with approx. 115 kilopixels monitor, frame coverage approx.
  • Page 140 (Measuring conditions: LCD monitor is on, 50% flash use, 23°C.) *2 The playback times are a guideline based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may vary depending on the actual shooting conditions of use.
  • Page 141 Memo...

  • Page 142: 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 143 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 144 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 145: 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 146 Memo...
  • Page 147 Memo...
  • Page 148 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl)

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