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 • 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: Cleaning Your Camera
The camera waterproof function may be compromised by loose packing or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface. If there is any such damage, contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. • To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera, you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a year.
Page 10 Other Precautions • Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance. • Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.44) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...5 Contents ...9 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 15 Camera Features... 16 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 20 Names of Parts... 21 Names of Operating Parts ... 22 Monitor Indications ...
Page 12 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures...70 Taking Pictures... 70 Setting the Shooting Mode ... 73 Using the Face Recognition Function...76 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ... 78 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ... 79 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...80 Using the Zoom ...82 Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) ...84...
Page 13 Calling Up a Specific Function... 124 Recording Movies ... 126 Recording a Movie...126 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ...128 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function... 129 Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval (Interval Movie) ...
Page 14 Setting the USB Connection Mode...218 Connecting to a Windows PC ... 220 Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC ...220 Transferring Images ... 221 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC... 224 Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...225 Viewing Images ...227...
Page 15 Details on How to Use “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” ...228 Connecting to a Macintosh ...229 Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh... 229 Transferring Images ... 230 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh ... 230 Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac”... 231 Viewing Images ...232...
Page 16 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 17: 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 18: Camera Features
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio WS80 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
Page 19 (p.80). Perfect for Portrait Shots! The Optio WS80 comes with a “Face Recognition” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can recognize up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too.
Page 20 Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio WS80, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format (p.139). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.
Page 21 Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You! A Multitude of Functions Inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer! The Optio WS80 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first.
Page 22: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio WS80 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 23: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Back Self-timer lamp Flash Lens (with a protective glass attached) Microphone Tripod socket Battery/card/terminal cover Battery/card/terminal cover lock lever Battery lock lever PC/AV terminal Speaker Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug Display...
Page 24: Names Of Operating Parts
Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.56 - p.59) for an explanation of the function of each button. Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button Q button 3 button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button...
Page 25: 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 26 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1 Shooting mode (p.73) 2 Face Priority icon (p.76) 3 D-Range Setting (p.113) 4 Camera shake warning (p.119) 13 Battery level indicator (p.39) 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Flash Mode (p.105) 8 Drive Mode (p.95, p.96, p.98) 9 Focus Mode (p.107) 10 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.82)
Page 27 * 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 28 Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A18 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A1 Shooting mode (p.73) A2 Face Priority icon (p.76) A3 D-Range Setting (p.113) A4 Camera shake warning ( p.119 ) A5 Flash Mode (p.105) A6 Drive Mode (p.95, p.96, p.98)
Page 29 * A4 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 * B2 and B3 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Page 30: 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 35: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap ... 34 Powering the Camera ... 35 Installing the SD Memory Card ... 42 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 46 Initial Settings ... 48...
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Page 40 • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. •...
Page 41 • In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. • Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures. •...
Page 42: 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 adapter Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card/terminal cover.
Page 43 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
Page 44: 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 45 SD Memory Card socket Open the battery/card/terminal cover. While pushing the battery/card/terminal cover lock lever towards 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3. 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).
Page 46 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 47: 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 48: 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. If the [Language/ when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.48 to set the display language and/or current date and time. Press the power switch again.
Page 49: 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 and the camera turns on in the playback mode.
Page 50: Initial Settings
Initial Settings The [Language/ the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.52) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.
Page 51 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.51) if the desired settings do not appear. Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete].
Page 52 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 53 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 54: 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.245) for the video output format of each city set as the initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format”...
Page 55 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 56 [Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.199). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time”...
Page 57: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ... 56 Setting the Camera Functions ... 61...
Page 58: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.46). 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.71). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) and V (Underwater Movie) modes (p.126).
Page 59 I button Switches the Face Recognition function (p.76). The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.95, p.96, p.98). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.73). Changes the flash mode (p.105).
Page 60: Shutter Release Button
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.46). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.60). Zoom button Press towards the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when pressed towards the left again.
Page 61 Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.140). Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display (p.138). Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.139). Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.139).
Page 62: 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 63: 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.140).
Page 64: During Recording
During recording Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Exit MENU Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit SHUTTER Press halfway The setting is complete and the camera returns to A...
Page 65 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 66: Menu List
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 67: Recording Movies
[A Rec. Mode] Menu This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies. Item Pixel Track SR For correcting camera shake during shooting Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures p.110 For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting White Balance conditions...
Page 68 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec. Mode Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Exit MENU [A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 Rec. Mode Instant Review Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Exit MENU • Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.
Page 69 Item Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display For setting the time until the camera enters power- Power Saving saving mode For setting the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off automatically Reset For returning settings to their defaults For deleting all the saved images and sound files at Delete All once...
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Page 71: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ... 70 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 105 Recording Movies ... 126 Saving the Settings (Memory) ... 133...
Page 72: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio WS80 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 73 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. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.73) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
Page 74 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 75: Setting The Shooting Mode
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.118). Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio WS80 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 76 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 Movie Underwater Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie. Landscape Flower Portrait...
Page 77 Shooting Mode Fireworks Candlelight Night Scene Portrait Natural Skin Tone Food Digital Panorama Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. Party * In addition to the modes listed above, 9 (Green) mode (p.80) and Voice Recording (p.184) are also available. •...
Page 78: Using The Face Recognition Function
Using the Face Recognition Function With the Optio WS80, 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 79 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), P (Portrait), R (Kids), C (Half-length Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode.
Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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.76). Set the functions you want to change. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”...
Page 83 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.76).
Page 84: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the zoom button in A mode. Right (x) Left (w) Widens the area that is When you continue to press the button towards the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom.
Page 85 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Pixels Not Available (5× 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 86: Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode)
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.133 Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) This camera has been proven to comply with JIS waterproof grade 8 and...
Page 87 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select U or V. Press the 4 button. The camera enters U or V mode and 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.76). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 88: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode)
• The flash will not discharge in V mode. • When the focus mode is set to = or q in V mode, press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus before recording a movie. When the focus mode is set to \, you can only adjust the focus before recording starts.
Page 89 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A, c, S, U or B. Press the 4 button. The A, c, S, U or B mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
Page 90: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait/Half-Length Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Half-length Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) The P (Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait) and V (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Recognition function (p.76) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.
Page 91: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids 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. If the camera recognizes a person’s face in C mode, the camera automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown in Step 3.
Page 92: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 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.
Page 93: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport 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.76). 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: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
Press the 4 button. The Q or \ 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.76). 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 95: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera.
Page 96 90 frames, including the default frames.) Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio WS80. 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.173).
Page 97: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture using the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. Self-timer The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Page 98: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)
Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later. Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self- timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • In C (Movie) and V (Underwater Movie) modes, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).
Page 99 Use the four-way controller (45) to select j and press the four-way controller (3). 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 100: Taking A Series Of Pictures At A Set Interval (Interval Shoot)
Taking a Series of Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) In k (Interval Shoot) mode, pictures can be taken automatically at a certain interval from a set time. Specify the following settings. Set the camera to take pictures in intervals from 10 seconds to 99 minutes.
Page 101 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval], [Number of Shots] or [Start Delay]. Press the four-way controller (5), then use the four- way controller (23) to change the settings. To change another setting, press the four-way controller (5). When finished, press the 3 button. The screen shown in Step 3 reappears.
Page 102: 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. 25.4 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 103 Press the 4 button. The camera enters the X mode. Turn the camera 90° counterclockwise 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.76). Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 104: 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.101, press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.
Page 105 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 106 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.73, p.120) is P (Off). •...
Page 107: 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), V (Underwater Movie) or S (Fireworks) is selected as the capture mode - When j (Continuous Shooting) or K (Burst Shooting) is selected as the drive mode...
Page 108 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 109: 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 110 • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. • The noise from focusing is recorded when the focus mode is set to =, q or \ in C (Movie) and V (Underwater Movie) modes. •...
Page 111 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 112: Selecting The Number Of Recorded Pixels
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In C (Movie), V (Underwater 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 113 • Selecting G provides better image quality than the N 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 114: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at N. • 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 X (Digital Wide) or c (Digital SR) mode is fixed at f.
Page 115: Correcting The Brightness (D-Range Setting)
Saving the EV Compensation Value setting 1p.133 Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark.
Page 116: Adjusting The White Balance
• When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity becomes 2× the minimum sensitivity available for this camera. • If you change the [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.124).
Page 117 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 (23). Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status.
Page 118: Setting The Ae Metering
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
Page 119: Setting The Sensitivity
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.
Page 120: Setting Blink Detection
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
Page 121: Setting Pixel Track Sr
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Blink Detection function works. Blink Detection function does not work. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Blink Detection 1p.73 Setting Pixel Track SR You can set this function to correct camera shake which occurs during shooting.
Page 122: Setting The Instant Review
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. One of the following icons appears on the display. When [Pixel Track SR] is set to O When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Pixel Track SR] set to P, and the shutter speed is slow or the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) (Camera shake warning).
Page 123: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Instant Review 1p.73 If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during Instant Review. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.
Page 124: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. Normal High Press the 3 button.
Page 125: Setting The Date Imprint Function
Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.124). Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures.
Page 126: Calling Up A Specific Function
• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the display style set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.52). Calling Up a Specific Function You can assign a function to the Green button and recall it quickly by simply pressing the Green button.
Page 127 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 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.
Page 128: 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) or V (Underwater Movie).
Page 129 You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button towards the left or right. Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. 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 130: 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 131: 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 or V mode, you can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.
Page 132: Recording A Movie From Pictures Taken At A Set Interval (Interval Movie)
Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval (Interval Movie) In k (Interval Movie) mode, you can record multiple still pictures taken at a certain interval from a set time, and save them as a movie file. Specify the following settings. You can set the interval to 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 Interval minutes or 1 hour.
Page 133 Press the 4 button. The [Interval Shoot] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the interval and press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Total Time] or [Start Delay].
Page 134 Press the shutter release button fully. After the message [Start interval shooting] appears, the display turns off. When [Start Delay] is set to [0 min.], the display turns off after the image immediately taken appears in Instant Review. When the time set in [Total Time] elapses, the message [Interval shooting complete] appears and the camera turns off.
Page 135: 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 136 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 137: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ... 136 Deleting Images and Sound Files ... 150 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ... 159...
Page 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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, press the zoom button towards the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Press the zoom button towards the left (f) again to switch to nine-image display.
Page 141 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, press the zoom button towards the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display.
Page 142: 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 button...
Page 143 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 08/08/2009 08/08/2009 08/08/2009 14:25 14:25 14:25 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 08/08/2009...
Page 144: 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 For dividing a movie into two. Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen Description Processing image to smaller for recognized face.
Page 145: 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 146 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.143. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 147: Rotating The Image
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 148: Zoom Playback
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. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.
Page 149 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press the zoom button towards the right (y). The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Continuing to press the zoom button towards the right (y) changes the magnification continuously. You can use the + mark of the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified.
Page 150: 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 151 Available operations during Face close-up playback mode Zoom button towards the right (y) Zoom button towards the left (f) Press the 4 button. The image returns to single-image display. • Face close-up playback is not available for movies or images that are saved as still pictures from movies.
Page 152: 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 WS80 (p.155). 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 153 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. Press the 4 button. The image or sound file is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.155 To Delete the Sound from an Image If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.188), you can delete the sound without deleting the image.
Page 154: 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.156). In Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left (f) once or twice.
Page 155 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 press the zoom button towards the right (y), the selected image appears in single- image display as long as the button is pressed, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.
Page 156: 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.156). 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 157: 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 158: 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. Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally...
Page 159 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. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].
Page 160 To Protect All Images and Sound Files Select [All Images/Sounds] in Step 5 on p.157. 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 161: 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. Battery/card/terminal cover PC/AV terminal Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the battery/card/terminal cover of the camera and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera.
Page 162: 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.40). • 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 163: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 162 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 179 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 164: 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 165: 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 166: 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 167 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 168: 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 169 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 170 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 171 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 172: 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 173: 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 174 Press the zoom button towards 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 button towards the left Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
Page 175 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio WS80. 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 176: 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 177 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 178: Copying Images And Sound Files
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
Page 179 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 180 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 181: 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 182 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 183: 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.180. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.
Page 184 Memo...
Page 185: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ... 184 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 188...
Page 186: 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. Microphone Setting the Voice Recording Function To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first.
Page 187: Recording Sound
Press the 3 button. The Voice Recording function is assigned to the Green button. 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.
Page 188: Playing Back Sound
• If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 2, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. This is useful for recording short sound. • The sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording.
Page 189 Available operations during playback Zoom button towards the right (x) Zoom button towards the left (w) Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Available operations while playback is paused Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) Press the four-way controller (3).
Page 190: 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 191: 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.
Page 192 Memo...
Page 193: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ... 192 Using the Clock Function ... 208...
Page 194: 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 195: 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 196: 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 197: 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 198 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 199: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.52) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.194) 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 200 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 201: 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 202: Changing The Naming Rule Of The Folder
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 203: 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 204: 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.159 Video output format of each city 1p.245 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...
Page 205: 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 206: 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 207: 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 208: 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 209: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.240) for the reset settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 210: Using The Clock Function
Using the Clock Function Displaying the Time You can view the time (Clock mode) on the display. Make sure the power is turned off. Press and hold the 4 button. The camera turns on and the Clock mode screen appears. The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds.
Page 211 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Off], [Once] or [Everyday]. Once The alarm rings only once, at the set time. Everyday The alarm rings every day, at the set time. To cancel the set alarm, select [Off]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Time].
Page 212 To Cancel an Alarm You can cancel an alarm that is set. Select [Off] in Step 5 on p.209. Press the 4 button. Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button. [Alarm] is set to P (Off) and the [W Setting] menu reappears. Press the 3 button.
Page 213: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ... 212 Connecting to a Windows PC ... 220 Connecting to a Macintosh ... 229...
Page 214: 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 215: 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 216: 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 217 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 218 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 219 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]. “ACDSee 2 for Mac” installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes.
Page 220: 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 221 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Proceed to the following pages depending on your computer. Connecting to a Windows PC 1 p.220 Connecting to a Macintosh 1 p.229 MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class)
Page 222: 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 223: 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 224 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 225 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 226: 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 227: 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 228 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 229: 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 230: 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 231: 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 232: 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 233: 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 234: 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 235: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 234 Messages ... 236 Troubleshooting ... 238 Default Settings ... 240 List of World Time Cities ... 245 Optional Accessories ... 246 Main Specifications ... 247 WARRANTY POLICY ... 251 Index ... 256...
Page 236: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. Function Zoom button 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 237 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 238: 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 239 Message The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Protected (p.156). 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 240: 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 241 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 242: 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 243 Item Interval Interval Number of Shots Shoot Start Delay Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review 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...
Page 244 [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 Alarm Alarm Time Select Time Destination (City) World Destination (DST) Time Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name...
Page 245: 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 246: Key Operation
Key Operation Item Function Operation Q button Zoom button Zoom Position Drive Mode Four-way Shooting 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 247: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.48) or the World Time (p.197). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Region City North Honolulu...
Page 248: 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 249: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 10.0 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at f in Digital Wide mode, however, the first frame uses * Fixed at f in Digital SR mode.
Page 250 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 3648×2736 3648×2736 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 251 Digital Zoom Up to approx. 5.7× (combines with 5× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx. 28.5×) Motion Blur Still Reduction Movie Display 2.7 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots Playback Modes Single-frame, 4-frame, 9-frame, Enlargement (max. 10×, scrollable), Face Close-up Playback, Folder Display, Calendar Display, Sound Playback, Histogram Display, Deleting Selected Images, Small Face Filter, Slideshow, Resize, Cropping, Image&Sound Copy, Image...
Page 252 Built-in Flash Modes Flash Range Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous, Burst Shooting, Interval Shoot Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time Clock Mode Alarm Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery Life Number of...
Page 253: 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 254 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 255 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 256: Declaration Of Conformity
Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio WS80 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 257 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.
Page 258: Index
Index Symbols A Mode ... 14, 60 Q Mode ... 14, 60 Q button ... 56, 58 I button ... 57, 59 [A Rec. Mode] menu ... 65, 240 [W Setting] menu ... 66, 242 9 Green Mode ... 80 i Delete ...
Page 259 Camera shake ... 119, 129 Candlelight Mode ... 86 Capture Mode Palette ... 73 Center-weighted metering M ... 116 Charging a battery ... 35 Checking the SD Memory Card ... 46 City name ... 245 Clock Mode ... 208 Color enhancer filter ... 166 Color extraction filter ...
Page 260 Highlight Correction ... 113 Histogram ... 30 Hometown ... 51, 197 Image Recovery ... 155 Image Storage Capacity ... 248 Infinity s ... 107 Info Display ... 26 Initial setting ... 48 Installing a battery ... 36 Installing the software ... 214 Instant Review ...
Page 261 Program Mode ... 79 Protect Z ... 156 Provided software ... 212 PTP ... 219 Rec. Mode menu ... 65, 240 Recorded Pixels ... 110, 128 Recording movies ... 126 Recording sounds ... 184 Recovering images ... 155 Red-eye Compensation ... 170 Red-eye reduction cd ...
Page 262 Zoom /x/w ... 82 Zoom button ... 56, 58...
Page 263 Memo...
Page 264 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. 53537 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp)

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Playing Back and Deleting Images

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