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- Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before Downloaded from ManualsCamera.com Manuals using the camera.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ..................i About this Manual ................i Regarding Copyrights ....................i Trademark Recognition ................... i To users of this camera ..................ii Regarding Product Registration ................ii USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ................ii About the Camera ....................ii Warning ........................ - Page 4 Charging the Battery ................12 Turning On ..................12 First Time Use ...................13 Getting Started ................ 14 Taking Photos ...................14 Anti-Shake Function ..................... 14 Using Macro Mode ....................14 Setting the Flash Mode ..................15 Using the Zoom in/out Function ................15 Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ............
- Page 5 ISO Speed ......................27 AE Metering ......................27 Color ........................27 Sharpness ......................28 Contrast ......................28 Video Capture Menu .................29 Video Resolution ....................29 White Balance ...................... 29 Color ........................29 Photo, Video & Audio Playback ..........30 Playback Mode Display ..............30 Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen ........31 Viewing M-Burst Photos ..................
- Page 6 Camera Settings ..............42 The Setup Menu ................42 LCD Brightness ....................42 File Number ......................42 Digital Zoom ......................43 Quick View ......................43 Camera Sound ..................... 43 Power Saving ....................... 44 Auto Power Off ....................44 Video Out ......................44 Date Stamp ......................
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Page 7: Preface
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. -
Page 8: To Users Of This Camera
Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. -
Page 9: Caution
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 10: About The Battery Charger
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. - Page 11 Preface v • The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
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Page 12: Introduction
Memory: 512 MB or above • HDD space: 500 MB or above • USB port Package Contents Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: • Camera Optio M90/M900 • USB/AV 3-in-1 cable • Wrist strap • Rechargeable Li-ion battery •... -
Page 13: Camera Views
Introduction 2 Camera Views 12 13 18 19 Front View Rear View 1. Microphone 8. LCD screen 2. Shutter button 9. OK button 3. Flash 10. 4-way navigation buttons Self-timer LED 11. Playback button 5. Power button 12. Zoom button 6. -
Page 14: Led Indicators
3 Introduction LED Indicators LED Status Camera Status Self-timer off. Self-timer LED Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds. Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds. Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. - Page 15 Introduction 4 1. Move up in the OSD menus. 2. In Capture mode: • Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and Red-eye Reduction). Up/Flash • Press to pan up in AF area selection. 3. In Playback mode: •...
- Page 16 5 Introduction 1. Move left in the OSD menus. 2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus. 3. In Capture mode: • Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen. Left/Macro 4. In Playback mode: •...
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Page 17: The Scene Button
Introduction 6 The SCENE Button The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the SCENE menu where you can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options. Use the Left/Right/Up/ Down navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select. Use the SCENE button to: Mode Type Icon Mode Type... -
Page 18: Function Buttons
7 Introduction Function Buttons Icon Button Function MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options. Press to review photo/video/audio clips saved in the internal Playback memory or on the memory card. In Capture mode: • Press to enable/disable the Face Beautification function. •... -
Page 19: Capture/Video Mode Display
Introduction 8 Capture/Video Mode Display Capture Mode 1. Scene indicator Video Auto 2. Image Resolution 3 4 5 Auto Scene Capture Mode 9999 9999 P-Mode Auto Panorama 10.7M 3:2 1600 Smile Catch 9M 16:9 Sport Landscape 1/125 1/125 1/125 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0EV +1.0EV... - Page 20 9 Introduction 7. Image Counter Multi-Zone Tungsten Capture Mode Center Fluorescent Quantity 9999 Selected Area Cloudy Video Mode 19. Image Quality 24. AE Metering Time 00:00:00 Best Matrix 8. Memory Interface Better Center Weighted SD Card Good Spot Internal Memory 20.
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Page 21: Camera Setup
Camera Setup 10 Camera Setup Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet. 2. String the larger loop of the strap through the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera. -
Page 22: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card
11 Camera Setup Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card The camera features Approx. 20 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/SDHC memory card for additional storage. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card. 1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera. -
Page 23: Charging The Battery
Camera Setup 12 Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the Charger observing the correct polarity and plug in the Charger as shown. Note: This charger is designed for the specified batteries. Do not use the charger to charge any battery other than the specified ones. -
Page 24: First Time Use
13 Camera Setup First Time Use Press the Power button as described on page 12, a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen. If the camera is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE pops up automatically after powering on the camera. Select the desired language by Up/Down navigation buttons, then press the ENGLISH OK button to confirm. -
Page 25: Getting Started
Getting Started 14 Getting Started Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies. Taking Photos Taking a photo with the camera is very simple. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the Auto mode. -
Page 26: Setting The Flash Mode
15 Getting Started Setting the Flash Mode You can choose from four flash modes to suit various lighting conditions. Press the Up/Flash navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the LCD screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described above. Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when needed. -
Page 27: Using The Aeb (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function
Getting Started 16 3. After taking a photo, the Self-timer automatically switches off. If you want to use these functions for the next photo, press the Right/Self-timer /Burst mode navigation button again to activate the function. Note: : Burst Mode Take photos until shutter button is released or memory full. -
Page 28: Face Detection Af/Ae Function
17 Getting Started Face detection AF/AE Function The face detection AF function is the default AF setting in most capture 9999 9999 modes. When the subject’s face is detected, the white bracket appears to track faces while the camera or people are moving. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the green focus frames appear on the LCD screen. -
Page 29: Setting The Scene Mode
Getting Started 18 Setting the SCENE Mode The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each setting is configured automatically Smile Catch by the camera. To select scene modes: Press the SCENE button to access the SCENE menu which displays the Scene menu options. -
Page 30: Using Auto Scene Mode
19 Getting Started Using Auto scene Mode When Auto Scene mode is enabled, the camera will automatically 9999 9999 detect the proper scene modes you may want to switch, such as Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Copy, Macro, Foliage. -
Page 31: Using Frame Composite Mode
Getting Started 20 Note: Shutter 1. The button, Macro mode, Self-timer and Burst functions could not work when enable the Self Portrait mode. 2. The white focus frame only works within the effective yellow frame. Using Frame Composite Mode Press SCENE button to select Frame Composite mode and select the frames by pressing Left/Right/Up/Down navigation buttons. - Page 32 21 Getting Started 3. Frame the first view on the LCD screen and press the Shutter 9999 9999 button. The frame record icon is displayed to indicate the location of frame is going to take for the panorama image. +1.0EV +1.0EV 4.
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Page 33: Recording Videos
Getting Started 22 Recording Videos You can also record video clips with the camera. To record a video clip: 1. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to locate Video mode. Press the OK button to select. 2. -
Page 34: Recording Voice Memos
23 Getting Started Recording Voice Memos The voice memo should be activated (ON) on the VOICE MEMO submenu of SETUP menu at first. In Capture mode: You can add a 20 sec voice memo to an image right after it's taken. 1. -
Page 35: Capture Settings
Capture Settings 24 Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips. The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to select the capture mode you need. 2. -
Page 36: Image Resolution
25 Capture Settings Image Resolution The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. IMAGE RESOLUTION Eight settings for image resolution are available: • 12M (4000X3000) (default) • 5M (2576X1932) • 10.7M 3:2 (4000X2664) • 3M (2048X1536) 10.7M 3:2 •... -
Page 37: Ev Compensation
Capture Settings 26 EV Compensation The EV Compensation menu allows you to adjust the exposure or EV COMPENSATION amount of light that enters the lens while capturing photos or videos. Use this feature to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or 0.0EV underexposed. -
Page 38: Iso Speed
27 Capture Settings ISO Speed ISO SPEED The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light-sensitivity. AUTO Seven ISO settings are available: ISO 80 • AUTO (default) ISO 100 • ISO 80: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight. ISO 200 •... -
Page 39: Sharpness
Capture Settings 28 Sharpness SHARPNESS The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your HIGH photos. Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting NORMAL for a soft-toned photo. Three sharpness settings are available: •... -
Page 40: Video Capture Menu
29 Capture Settings Video Capture Menu To access the video menu: Video 1. Press the SCENE button and scroll to Video mode and press the OK button to enable the Video function. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. 3. -
Page 41: Photo, Video & Audio Playback
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 30 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Playback Mode Display Press the Down/Screen navigation button at Playback mode. 1. Playback mode Photo Playback 3 4 5 2. Image resolution 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999/9999 Photo mode: Video mode: (640X480), +1.0EV +1.0EV... -
Page 42: Viewing Photos/Videos On The Lcd Screen
31 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. Press the Playback button . The most recent photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips. 3. -
Page 43: Listening To Voice Memo
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 32 Listening to Voice Memo A voice memo plays simultaneously when playing a saved image with voice memo. To stop a voice memo while reviewing an image, press the OK button. To skip to previous/next image, press the Left/Right navigation buttons. Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the PC/AV port on the side of the camera. -
Page 44: Deleting Images/Videos/Audios
33 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Deleting Images/Videos/Audios DELETE The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on the internal memory or on a memory card. To delete a photo/video: IMAGE 1. In Playback mode, press the delete /face beautification button to display the Delete menu. -
Page 45: Dpof
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 34 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date. Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. -
Page 46: Slideshow
35 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Slideshow SLIDESHOW The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a START continuous sequence. INTERVAL < 5SEC > To view a slideshow: LOOP 1. Press the MENU button to select SLIDESHOW from the menu. EXIT 2. -
Page 47: Rotate
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 36 Rotate ROTATE The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo. To rotate an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select Rotate from the menu. Press the OK button to enter. MENU Rotate Rotate... -
Page 48: D-Lighting
37 Photo, Video & Audio Playback D-Lighting When in review state, user can do lighting compensation by enabling D-Lighting via Playback menu. To apply lighting effect on a photo: D-LIGHTING > 1. Press the MENU button to select D-LIGHTING from the menu and RED-EYE REMOVAL press OK to process. -
Page 49: Fish Eye
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 38 Note: 1. The Red-Eye Removal is only available after taking photo with flash. 2. If no red-eye is found, the message “Cannot process correctly” appears on the screen. Fish Eye The Fish Eye function allows you to perform fish eye effect on a saved photo. - Page 50 39 Photo, Video & Audio Playback 3. Press the MENU button again to select Frame Composite from the MENU Enter Enter Enter menu and then press OK to enter. 4. Use the 4-way navigation (Left/Right/Up/Down) button to select the frame type you like and press the OK button. 5.
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Page 51: Move
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 40 Move The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory MOVE to a memory card. To move an image: THIS IMAGE 1. Press the MENU button to select MOVE from the menu. ALL IMAGES >... -
Page 52: Transferring Photos/Videos To Your Pc
41 Photo, Video & Audio Playback 4. Press and hold the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the beginning and end position of the new video clip and release at the frame you want to stop. 5. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the following options: •... -
Page 53: Camera Settings
Camera Settings 42 Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences. To access the setup menu: LCD BRIGHTNESS 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture FILE NO. -
Page 54: Digital Zoom
43 Camera Settings Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function LCD BRIGHTNESS on or off. Select ON to enable the function or OFF (default) to disable it. FILE NO. DIGITAL ZOOM < > QUICK VIEW CAMERA SOUND Quick View... -
Page 55: Power Saving
Camera Settings 44 Power Saving POWER SAVING The Power Saving setting allows you to adjust the length of time that LCD screen turn dim to save battery power. Four options are available: 15 SEC • 30 SEC • 15 SEC (default) 1 MIN •... -
Page 56: Date Stamp
45 Camera Settings Date Stamp DATE STAMP The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the date will appear on each photo. You can also deactivate this function if YYYY MM DD you wish. Setting a date stamp allows for easy sorting and the date will MM DD YYYY appear on the photo when printed. -
Page 57: Image Storage
Camera Settings 46 Image Storage The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and IMAGE STORAGE video clips will be stored. The camera features Approx. 20 MB internal memory but you can also insert an SD/SDHC card (See “Inserting an SD/ AUTO SDHC Memory Card”... -
Page 58: Reset
47 Camera Settings Reset The Reset setting allows you to reset the camera to the original factory default settings except date&time, language, and video out format. This means all modifications you have made to the camera settings will be Reset to camera cleared. -
Page 59: Specifications
Specifications 48 Specifications Resolution / Image Type 12.1M Pixels/1/2.3CCD 2.7'' TFT, 230,000 Pixels General Dimensions 97.5 (W) X 58.5 (H) X 23.0 (D) mm Exterior Casing Plastic housing + Plastic top band Aperture Wide: F3.5, Tele: F5.9 Optical Zoom Up to 5X Digital Zoom Up to 5X Focal Length... - Page 60 49 Specifications Image File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.21) Image Quality Mode Still Image: 12M (4000X3000), 10.7M 3:2 (4000X2664), 9M 16:9 (4000X2248), 8M (3264X2448), Image 5M (2576X1932), 3M (2048X1536), Resolution 2M (1600X1200), VGA (640X480) Movie Mode: 640X480@30fps, 320X240@30fps Quality Levels Best, Better, Good DPOF Version 1.1...
- Page 61 Specifications 50 Video Out PAL, NTSC Speaker Mono Movie File Format AVI (Motion JPEG with sound) Video Movie Length Close to 80 min. Max. file size is 4 G Microphone Mono Audio Recording Wave format Battery D-LI108 Power Battery Life CIPA 200 shots Camera Interface USB 2.0 (high speed)
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Action Camera does not turn on • The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. • The battery is installed incorrectly. Reinsert the battery observing the correct polarity. Camera turns off automatically Press the Power button again to turn on the camera. LCD turns dim automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD when POWER SAVING setting (30 SEC or 1 MIN) is activated. - Page 63 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.