Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
Page 4 • If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
Page 5 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric 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 electric shock.
Page 6: About The Battery
About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.
Page 7: Care To Be Taken During Handling
Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, 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 when traveling).
Page 8: Cleaning Your Camera
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera. • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...5 Contents ...7 Composition of the Operating Manual ...13 Camera Features... 14 Checking the Contents of the Package ...17 Names of Parts... 18 Names of Operating Parts ... 19 Monitor Indications ...20 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ...30...
Page 10 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures...66 Taking Pictures... 66 Setting the Shooting Mode ...69 Using the Face Recognition Function...72 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ...74 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ...75 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...76 Using the Zoom ...78 Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap) ...
Page 11 Recording Movies ... 123 Recording a Movie...123 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ...125 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function...126 Saving the Settings (Memory) ...127 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...130 Playing Back Still Pictures ... 130 Playing Back a Movie ...131 Multi-Image Display ...132 Using the Playback Function ...
Page 12 Connecting to a Windows PC ... 214 Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC ...214 Transferring Images ...215 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC ...218 Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...219 Viewing Images ...221 Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...222...
Page 13 Connecting to a Macintosh ...223 Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh...223 Transferring Images ...224 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ...224 Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac”... 225 Viewing Images ...226 Details on How to Use “ACDSee 2 for Mac”...226 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode...228 Messages...230 Troubleshooting...232...
Page 14 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.
Page 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
Page 16: Camera Features
You can also hold it vertically to take pictures as if it was a cellphone. Even the buttons work like those on a cellphone, making picture taking a breeze. The Optio P80 also makes it easy for you to collect your favorite shots and show them to your friends.
Page 17 Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio P80, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format (p.133). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.
Page 18 Advanced Movie Recording Functions The Optio P80 has a shake reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.126). And it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.125). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment, image data is output at normal screen resolution.
Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio P80 O-ST51 (*) S-SW87 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI88 (*) Battery charger AC plug cord Quick Guide D-BC88 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
Page 20: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Back Self-timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Speaker Tripod socket PC/AV terminal Battery/card cover Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug Display...
Page 21: Names Of Operating Parts
Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - p.55) for an explanation of the function of each button. Power switch Zoom lever Shutter release button I button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button 3 button Green/i button...
Page 22: Monitor Indications
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the...
Page 23 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1 Shooting mode (p.69) 2 Face Priority icon (p.72) 3 D-Range Setting (p.109) 4 Camera shake warning (p.116) 13 Battery level indicator (p.34) 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Flash Mode (p.101) 8 Drive Mode (p.93, p.94) 9 Focus Mode (p.103)
Page 24 * 4 varies depending on the following conditions. f When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with the [Pixel Track SR] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to P (Off) and camera shake is likely to occur M When [Pixel Track SR] is set to O * 5 and 6 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Page 25 A1 Shooting mode (p.69) A2 Face Priority icon (p.72) A3 D-Range Setting (p.109) A4 Camera shake warning ( p.116 ) A5 Flash Mode (p.101) A6 Drive Mode (p.93, p.94) A7 Focus Mode (p.103) A8 Digital Zoom/ Intelligent Zoom icon (p.78) A9 Memory status (p.41) A10 Remaining image storage capacity...
Page 26: Display In Q Mode
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038...
Page 27 Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
Page 28 Guide Indications A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button MENU Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
Page 29 When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
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Page 31: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap ... 30 Powering the Camera ... 31 Installing the SD Memory Card ... 37 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 41 Initial Settings ... 43...
Page 32: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Page 33: Powering The Camera
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.
Page 34: Installing The Battery
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC88) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.
Page 35: Removing The Battery
Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Page 36 • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity (flash used for 50% of shots) Approx. 200 pictures *1 Recording capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade).
Page 37: Using The Ac Adapter
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC88) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. AC plug cord Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
Page 38 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Page 39: Installing The Sd Memory Card
Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
Page 40 SD Memory Card socket Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover toward the lens (1). Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens). Push the card in all the way.
Page 41 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write- protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.
Page 42: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.
Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 44: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode
Starting-up in the Playback Mode If you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback mode. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.
Page 45: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later.
Page 46 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.46) if the desired settings do not appear. Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete].
Page 47 If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button.
Page 48 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
Page 49: Setting The Date And Time
The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.239) for the video output format of each city set as the initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format”...
Page 50: Vertical Snap Setting
Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
Page 51 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [On] or [Cancel]. Enables Vertical Snap shooting. Cancel Disables Vertical Snap shooting. Press the 4 button. This confirms the Vertical Snap setting and completes the initial setting. The camera returns to capture status. When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button.
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Page 53: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ... 52 Setting the Camera Functions ... 57...
Page 54: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.78). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.67).
Page 55 Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.56). Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.93, p.94). Enlarges the subject in O (Vertical Snap) mode (p.81). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.69). Widens the area that is captured by the camera in O (Vertical Snap) mode (p.81).
Page 56: Shutter Release Button
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). Zoom lever Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.132). Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image display.
Page 57 Q button Switches to A mode (p.56). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.131, p.182). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.134). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.131, p.182). Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.130).
Page 58: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode”...
Page 59: Setting The Camera Functions
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette (p.134).
Page 60: During Recording
During recording Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Exit MENU SHUTTER Press halfway The setting is complete and the camera returns to A...
Page 61 Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Pixel Track SR]. Press the four-way controller (3) three times. The frame moves to [Focusing Area].
Page 62 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.
Page 63: Menu List
Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.234) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
Page 64 For choosing whether pictures can be taken using the 4 Vertical Snap button and four-way controller with the camera held vertically For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time when Date Imprint taking still pictures [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec.
Page 65 Item For choosing how names are assigned to folders for Folder Name storing images and sound files For setting the USB connection mode (MSC or PTP) USB Connection when connected to a computer via the USB cable Video Out For setting the output format to AV equipment Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display For setting the time until the camera enters power-...
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Page 67: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ... 66 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 101 Recording Movies ... 123 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 127...
Page 68: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio P80 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).
Page 69 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right (p.78). Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 70 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.
Page 71: Setting The Shooting Mode
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.115). Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio P80 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Page 72 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. There are 24 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Shooting Mode Auto Picture Program Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Half-length Portrait Movie...
Page 73 Shooting Mode Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. Party Natural Skin Tone Candlelight Text Blog Digital Wide Digital Panorama * In addition to the modes listed above, 9 (Green) mode (p.76), O (Vertical Snap) (p.80) and Voice Recording (p.180) are also available. •...
Page 74: Using The Face Recognition Function
Using the Face Recognition Function With the Optio P80, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Recognition function displays a yellow face recognition frame around the face...
Page 75 An icon indicating either Face Priority On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Recognition function is not activated.) Face Priority On 2008/07/07 • The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode.
Page 76: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b. Press the 4 button.
Page 77: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)
The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off. • The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. •...
Page 78: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Press the 4 button. The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72). Set the functions you want to change. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”...
Page 79 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72).
Page 80: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (x) Left (w) Widens the area that is When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom.
Page 81 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Pixels Not Available (4× optical zoom only) (Same as Digital Zoom) • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom. • Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.
Page 82: Simple Cellphone-Style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap)
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Uses Digital Zoom Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.127 Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap) The O (Vertical Snap) mode lets you hold the camera vertically like a...
Page 83: Recorded Pixels
Turn the camera clockwise and hold it in the vertical position. In O mode, everything is displayed vertically on the display. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72). Press the 3 button to change the number of recorded pixels.
Page 84 To exit the O mode, press the power switch. The camera turns off. Press the power switch again to take a picture in normal shooting mode. • The following settings are used when shooting: - Focus Mode - Drive Mode - Sensitivity - Pixel Track SR •...
Page 85: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode)
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Fireworks/ Candlelight Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.
Page 86: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A, B, c, S or U. Press the 4 button. The A, B, c, S or U mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72).
Page 87 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C, P or Press the 4 button. The C, P or V mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame...
Page 88: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Recognition function (p.72) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
Page 89: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use Y (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the color of your pet’s coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).
Page 90: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
Page 91: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. When the \ (Sport) mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 92: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)
Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. Color Neg. Color B &...
Page 93: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
Press the 4 button. The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 94 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom lever to the left (f) Press the 4 button.
Page 95: Using The Self-Timer
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio P80. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera (p.169).
Page 96: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)
Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 97 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j or K and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of pictures. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 98: Using The Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)
Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 99 Press the 4 button. The camera enters the X mode. Turn the camera 90° clockwise and align your first picture. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.72). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 100: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
To Cancel after Taking the First Shot When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 5 on p.97, press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.
Page 101 Press the 4 button. The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined. The screen for taking the first frame is displayed.
Page 102 Take the third frame. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears. The stitched together image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.69, p.117) is P (Off). •...
Page 103: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash • The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations: - When C (Movie), S (Fireworks) or F (Digital Panorama) is selected as the capture mode - When j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) is selected as the drive mode...
Page 104 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
Page 105: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the Standard autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.
Page 106 • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode, and 3 in O (Vertical Snap) mode. • When = is selected and the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm (Auto-Macro function).
Page 107 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.
Page 108: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J.
Page 109 • Selecting R provides better image quality than the E setting, but the file sizes will be larger. • If you select L, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right.
Page 110: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at E. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR) or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f.
Page 111: Correcting The Brightness (D-Range Setting)
• When the histogram is displayed in still picture capture mode/playback mode, you can check the exposure (p.26). • The EV compensation function cannot be used in 9 (Green) or b (Auto Picture) mode. • If you change the [EV Compensation] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).
Page 112: Adjusting The White Balance
Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. The D-Range Setting icon appears on the display. When [Highlight Correction] is set to O When [Shadow Correction] is set to O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are set to O •...
Page 113 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [White Balance] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. You can check the results of selected white balance settings on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller...
Page 114: Setting The Ae Metering
To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.
Page 115 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the AE Metering setting. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status.
Page 116: Setting The Sensitivity
Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (Sensitivity 64 - 800) The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
Page 117: Setting Blink Detection
• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944). • When set to 9 (Green) or C (Movie) mode, only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 800) is available. • When set to c (Digital SR) mode, only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 6400) is available.
Page 118: Setting Pixel Track Sr
Setting Pixel Track SR You can set this function to correct camera shake which occurs during shooting. If you set Pixel Track SR, the camera automatically corrects any camera shake in the images you shot. The default setting is P (Off). Use the Movie SR function (p.126) to correct camera shake in C (Movie) mode.
Page 119: Setting The Instant Review
The Pixel Track SR function does not work in the following situations: - When C (Half-length Portrait), C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode is selected as the shooting mode - When g (Self-timer), j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) is selected as the drive mode - When the flash discharges - When the sensitivity is set to 1600 or higher...
Page 120: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in A 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 sharpness level.
Page 121: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Saturation] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121). Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 122: Setting The Date Imprint Function
Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint].
Page 123: Calling Up A Specific Function
Calling Up a Specific Function You can assign a function to the Green button and recall it quickly by simply pressing the Green button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions. The following functions can be assigned to the Green button: •...
Page 124 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a function and press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. The selected function is assigned to the Green button. To Use the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode. The function assigned to the Green button is called up. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings and press the 4 button.
Page 125: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Press the 4 button.
Page 126 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right. Right (x) Left (w) Widens the area that is Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB.
Page 127: Selecting The Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate For Movies
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the number of recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
Page 128: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C mode, you can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.
Page 129: Saving The Settings (Memory)
Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
Page 130 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 131: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ... 130 Deleting Images and Sound Files ... 146 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ... 155...
Page 132: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q button after taking a picture. The camera enters the Q mode and the captured image appears on the display (single-image display). To Play Back the Previous or Next Image Press the four-way controller (45). The previous or next image appears.
Page 133: Playing Back A Movie
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
Page 134: Multi-Image Display
Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Turn the zoom lever to the left (f) again to switch to nine-image display.
Page 135 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) O (With image) O (Without image) Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button to switch to A mode. Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display.
Page 136: Using The Playback Function
Calendar display Images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. The first image recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar. O appears for dates on which a sound file was the first recorded file. Four-way controller (2345) Zoom lever to the...
Page 137 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 08/08/2009 08/08/2009 08/08/2009 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit Edit MENU Small Face Filter Small Face Filter Small Face Filter Processing image to smaller for recognized face MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel SHUTTER Press halfway 38 38 38 08/08/2009 08/08/2009...
Page 138: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Small Face Filter Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still Image Divide Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Favorites Image Recovery Start-up Screen Description Processing image to smaller for recognized face. For continuously playing back images.
Page 139: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow).
Page 140 To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 5 on p.137. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 141: Registering/Playing Back Images In The Favorite Folder
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] and press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies or pictures with sound will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting.
Page 142 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Favorites). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Playback Favorites] or [Register as Favorite] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Register as Favorite]. Press the 4 button. The message [Register this image as a Favorite] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select O or P.
Page 143 To Play Back Images in the FAVORITE Folder Use this procedure to play back the images you have registered in the FAVORITE folder. As well as viewing images one at a time, you can also view them using four-image or nine-image display or as a slideshow. Select [Playback Favorites] in Step 5 on p.140.
Page 144: Rotating The Image
Rotating the Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation). Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.
Page 145: Zoom Playback
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Continuing to turn the zoom lever to the right (y) changes the magnification continuously.
Page 146: Zoom In On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)
Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face Recognition function operated when the images were taken. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.
Page 147 Available operations during Face close-up playback mode Zoom lever to Zooms up on the subject being the right (y) displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Zoom lever to Zooms up on the subject being the left (f) displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly...
Page 148: Deleting Images And Sound Files
You can delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. When images or sound files are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sound files can be recovered with the Optio P80 (p.151). Deleted images and sound files can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.
Page 149 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. Press the 4 button. The image or sound file is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.151 To Delete the Sound from an Image If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.184), you can delete the sound without deleting the image.
Page 150: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nine- image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.152). In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) once or twice. Four-image display or nine-image display appears.
Page 151 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and sound files. If you select an image and turn the zoom lever to the right (y), the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.
Page 152: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.152). Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 153: Recovering Deleted Images
Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted. Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. If any of the following operations have been performed after deleting an image, the deleted image and sound file cannot be recovered.
Page 154: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recover]. Press the 4 button. The files are recovered. • Recovered images and sound files have the same file name as before they were deleted. • Up to a maximum of 999 deleted image files can be recovered. •...
Page 155 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image/Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image/Sound]. Press the 4 button. The message [Protect this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image or sound file.
Page 156 To Protect All Images and Sound Files Select [All Images/Sounds] in Step 5 on p.153. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears.
Page 157: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Turn the AV device and camera off. Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera.
Page 158: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC88 if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.35). • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there.
Page 159: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 158 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 175 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card.
Page 160: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
Page 161: Cropping Images
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 162: Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller
Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. Choose the cropping area. The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen.
Page 163 Press the 4 button. Face recognition frames for faces that can be corrected are displayed. Proceed to Step 6 when there is only one recognition frame. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a face to be processed. A green frame indicates the face that is to be processed.
Page 164: Using The Digital Filters
You may not be able to process images in the following situations: - When the size of face taken in relation to an image is too large or too small - When faces are located in the edges of an image In such cases, the face recognition frame in Step 4 will not appear.
Page 165 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (Digital Filter). Press the 4 button. The filter selection screen appears. 1 B&W 2 Sepia 3 Toy Camera 4 Retro 5 Color 6 Color extraction 7 Color enhancer 8 Soft 9 Brightness Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection.
Page 166 Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is saved. To Select a Retro, Color, Color Extraction or Color Enhancer Filter Use the four-way controller ( The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller ( to choose the color.
Page 167 To Select a Toy Camera or Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. Four-way controller Toy Camera Brightness Press the 4 button.
Page 168: Red-Eye Compensation
Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
Page 169: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are 90 frames already stored in the camera. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with L (1920×1080), panoramic images, movies or images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller.
Page 170 Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom lever to the left (f) Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
Page 171 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio P80. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera.
Page 172: Editing Movies
To Use a New Frame The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
Page 173 To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.
Page 174: Copying Images And Sound Files
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided.
Page 175 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once.
Page 176 Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory. To copy other images or sound files, repeat Steps 4 to 7. Select [Cancel] to exit the settings. • If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image, the image is copied with the sound.
Page 177: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
Page 178 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.
Page 179: Printing All Images
Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.176. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.
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Page 181: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ... 180 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 184...
Page 182: Recording Sound (Voice Recording)
Recording Sound (Voice Recording) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Setting the Voice Recording Function To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first.
Page 183: Recording Sound
Recording Sound Press the Green button in A mode. The camera enters the Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 184: Playing Back Sound
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording. Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time Available operations during playback Zoom lever to the right (x) Increases the volume.
Page 185 Available operations while playback is paused Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. Resumes playback. Rewinds approx. 5 seconds. Advances approx. 5 seconds.
Page 186: 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 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.
Page 187: Playing Back A Voice Memo
Playing Back a Voice Memo In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
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Page 189: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ... 188...
Page 190: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...
Page 191: Changing The Sound Settings
Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 192: Changing The Date And Time
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
Page 193: Display Style
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
Page 194 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the day. After changing the day, change the year in the same manner.
Page 195: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.190) serve as the Hometown date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (X Destination).
Page 196 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Select O if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The settings are saved and the [World Time] screen reappears. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 197: Changing The Display Language
Use the four-way controller (23) to select X or W. Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
Page 198: Changing The Naming Rule Of The Folder
Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder You can change the naming rule of the folder for storing images. When the naming rule is set to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
Page 199: Changing The Video Output Format
Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Page 200: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.155 Video output format of each city 1p.239 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...
Page 201: Using The Power Saving Function
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness if any button is pressed.
Page 202: Setting Auto Power Off
Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 203: Changing The Start-Up Screen
Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: - The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons - One of the 3 Optio logos - One of your own images (compatible images only)
Page 204: Correcting Defective Pixels In The Ccd Sensor (Pixel Mapping)
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. Press the 3 button in A mode, and press the four- way controller (5).
Page 205: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.234) for the reset settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
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Page 207: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ... 206 Connecting to a Windows PC ... 214 Connecting to a Macintosh ... 223...
Page 208: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW87). Windows • Image viewing/managing/editing software “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” (Nine languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese [traditional and simplified], Korean, and Japanese) Macintosh • Image viewing/managing software “ACDSee 2 for Mac”...
Page 209: System Requirements
NT are not supported. The versions of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and DirectX required for using “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” are not included in the provided CD-ROM. Visit the following sites to download the necessary items and install/update them on your computer.
Page 210: Installing The Software
Installing the Software Windows Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up in Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software.
Page 211 1) Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. 2) Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW87)] icon. 3) Double-click the [Setup.exe] icon. Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software.
Page 212 Click [Finish]. “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes. Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing software (ACDSee 2 for Mac). Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW87) into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 213 Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee 2 for Mac” installer screen appears. Click [Install]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software. When the screen shown on the right appears, click [Yes]. Click [Close].
Page 214: Setting The Usb Connection Mode
Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen is displayed. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
Page 215 A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the Optio P80 to your computer. Setting Sound...
Page 216: Connecting To A Windows Pc
Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable.
Page 217: Transferring Images
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Windows PC. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Windows PC. Confirm that [Acquire images from the device with ACDSee] is checked and click [OK].
Page 218 Click [Finish]. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” starts. When the “Device Detector” screen does not appear Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. Click [My Computer]. Double-click [Removable Disk]. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk].
Page 219 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Images are stored in folders named by the shooting date (“XXX_0808” for August 8. “XXX” is a three-digit number.). If [Standard] is selected for [Folder Name] in the [W Setting] menu, a folder named “XXXPENTX” (XXX is a three-digit folder number) is displayed and images are stored here.
Page 220: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Windows Pc
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC Double-click the Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. The “Safely Remove Hardware” screen appears. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. The “Stop a Hardware device” screen appears. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [OK].
Page 221: Starting "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0
USB cable is disconnected from your Windows PC or the camera. Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop.
Page 222 C Folders pane Displays the configuration of folders in your computer. When you browse a folder, the contents of the folder appear in the File List pane. D Preview pane Displays a preview of the image or media file currently selected in the File List pane.
Page 223: Viewing Images
Viewing Images Select and click the folder containing the image you want to view in the Folders pane of the ACDSee browser. Images are displayed in the File List pane. Select and double-click the image you want to view in the File List pane.
Page 224: Details On How To Use "Acdsee For Pentax 3.0
Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” You can find more information on how to use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” by using the help pages. Click the [?] icon at the top right of the screen. The help screen appears.
Page 225: Connecting To A Macintosh
Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I- USB7). Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable.
Page 226: Transferring Images
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Macintosh. Specify a save location, make sure that [Launch ACDSee] is checked, and click [Download].
Page 227: Starting "Acdsee 2 For Mac
Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac” “ACDSee 2 for Mac” lets you display and manage images. Double-click the [ACDSee] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [ACDSee 2 for Mac] icon. ACDSee starts and the main browser window appears. ACDSee Browser Interface A Menu bar Provides access to the various menu commands.
Page 228: Viewing Images
E Favorites pane You can add frequently used items (folders, etc.). F File List pane Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item). It is the only pane that always appears in the browser and it cannot be hidden or closed.
Page 229: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 228 Messages ... 230 Troubleshooting ... 232 Default Settings ... 234 List of World Time Cities ... 239 Optional Accessories ... 240 Main Specifications ... 241 WARRANTY POLICY ... 245 Index ... 251...
Page 230: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. Function Zoom lever Zoom operation Face Priority On I button Smile Capture Face Priority Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft Flash) (Standard) g (Self-timer)
Page 231 Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode. However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below.
Page 232: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Battery depleted Memory card full Memory card error The built-in memory is not formatted Card is not formatted Card is locked Compression error No image/sound Movie recording stopped The camera will turn off to prevent damage from...
Page 233 Message The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Protected (p.152). Displayed when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or Data being recorded DPOF setting is being changed.
Page 234: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem The battery is not installed The camera will The battery is installed not turn on incorrectly The battery is exhausted The camera is connected to a No image appears computer on the display The camera is connected to a TV The brightness level of the display is set too dark...
Page 235 Problem The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area The flash mode is set to a The drive mode is set The flash does not to j or K discharge The focus mode is set...
Page 236: Default Settings
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Page 237 Item Face Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Vertical Snap Date Imprint Last Default Setting Memory Setting P (Off) O (On) P (Off)
Page 238 [W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Format (date) Date Format (time) Date Adjustment Date Time Select Time Destination (City) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name USB Connection...
Page 239: Playback Mode Palette Items
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Small Face Filter Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Resize Recorded Pixels Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still Image Movie Edit Divide Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Single Image/ Sound Protect All Images/Sounds...
Page 240: Key Operation
Key Operation Item Function Operation Q button Zoom lever Zoom Position Drive Mode Shooting Four-way controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display Information button Operation I button Default Setting Q mode Mode Full wide-angle 9 (Standard) b (Auto Picture) Mode (Auto) = (Standard)
Page 241: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.193). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Region City North Honolulu...
Page 242: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC88 (*) (Battery charger D-BC88, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC88 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC88, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.
Page 243: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 12.1 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at h in Half-length Portrait mode. * Fixed at f in Digital SR mode. * Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode.
Page 244 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 4000×3000 4000×3000 3072×2304 2592×1944 2048×1536 L 1920×1080 1024×768 640×480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject. Movie/Sound M (1280×720/30 fps) F (1280×720/15 fps)
Page 245 Approx. 5.2× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 25.0× at m (640×480) Intelligent Zoom (when combined with optical zoom) Digital Zoom Up to approx. 6.3× (combines with 4× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx. 25.0×) Motion Blur Still Reduction Movie Display 2.7 inch LCD, approx.
Page 246 Movie Continuous Recording Time Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Night Scene mode) Built-in Flash Modes Flash Range Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous, Burst Shooting Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time Power Source...
Page 247: 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 248 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 249 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 250: Declaration Of Conformity
Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio P80 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: August, 2009, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
Page 251 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Page 253: Index
Index Symbols A Mode ... 12, 56 Q Mode ... 12, 56 Q button ... 53, 55 I button ... 52, 54 [A Rec. Mode] menu ... 61, 234 [W Setting] menu ... 62, 236 9 Green Mode ... 76 i Delete ...
Page 254 Camera shake ... 116, 126 Candlelight Mode ... 83 Capture Mode Palette ... 69 Center-weighted metering M ... 112 Charging a battery ... 31 Checking the SD Memory Card ... 41 City name ... 239 Color enhancer filter ... 162 Color extraction filter ...
Page 255 Histogram ... 26 Hometown ... 46, 193 Image Recovery ... 151 Image Storage Capacity ... 242 Infinity s ... 103 Info Display ... 22 Initial setting ... 43 Installing a battery ... 32 Installing the software ... 208 Instant Review ... 69, 117 Intelligent Zoom ...
Page 256 Provided software ... 206 PTP ... 213 Rec. Mode menu ... 61, 234 Recorded Pixels ... 106, 125 Recording movies ... 123 Recording sounds ... 180 Recovering images ... 151 Red-eye Compensation ... 166 Red-eye reduction cd ... 101 Registering menu items ... 121 Reset ...
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Page 260 PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. PENTAX Trading (SHANGHAI) Limited • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 53528 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp)

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Getting Started

Common Operations

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Playing Back and Deleting Images

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Recording and Playing Back Sound

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