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: About The Battery
• 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. • If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger and AC plug cord, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use.
Page 6 Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke.
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 listing 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 the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • 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 ...
Page 10 Using the Face Detection Function ... 70 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)...72 Using the Zoom ...74 Adjusting the Exposure... 76 Selecting the Shooting Mode... 78 Picture Modes... 79 H Modes ...79 Exposure Modes... 81 Selecting the Shooting Mode According to the Situation...82 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Digital SR/Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode) ...
Page 11 Compensating Flash Output... 129 Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) ... 130 Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ... 131 Setting the Blink Detection Function...132 Setting the Instant Review... 133 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)... 134 Setting the Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/Tone Adjustment) ...134 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)...
Page 12 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 176 Changing the Image Size (Resize)...176 Cropping Images ...177 Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller... 178 Using the Digital Filters... 180 Compensating for Unwanted Red-eye Effects ... 184 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ... 185 Editing Movies ...
Page 13 Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ... 227 Transferring Images ... 229 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer...231 Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” ...232 Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”...233 Using a Wireless LAN... 234 Setting Up an Eye-Fi Card... 235 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode...238...
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
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the X90 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 17 Perfect for Portrait Shots! The X90 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too.
Page 18 Advanced Movie Recording Functions The X90 has a Shake Reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.143). You can record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (p.142) and can enjoy viewing high- quality movies on AV devices by connecting the camera using a commercially available HDMI cable (p.172).
Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Software (CD-ROM) S-SW104 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC106).
Page 20: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Self-timer lamp (focus assist light) Back Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Display Power switch/Power lamp Lens Flash (stored) Mode dial b button Strap lug PC/AV terminal HDMI terminal (Type D) Shutter release button Zoom lever m button Strap lug...
Page 21: Names Of Operating Parts
Bottom Connection cable cover Battery/card cover lock lever Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - p.55) for an explanation of the function of each button. Tripod socket Battery/card cover G button u button e-dial I button Q button Four-way controller 4 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 u button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “Grid Display” and “No Info”. Normal Display No Info •...
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.78) 2 Face Detection icon (p.70) 3 D-Range Setting icon (p.130) 4 Shake Reduction icon (p.132) 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Flash Mode (p.112) 8 Drive Mode (p.92 - p.97) 9 Focus Mode (p.114) 10 Eye-Fi communication status...
Page 24 * For 4, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On). l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off). * 5 and 6 always appear when the shooting mode is set to e, b, c, a, or E.
Page 25 A1 Shooting mode (p.78) A2 Face Detection icon (p.70) A3 D-Range Setting icon ( p.130 ) A4 Shake Reduction icon (p.132) A5 Flash Mode (p.112) A6 Drive Mode ( p.92 - p.97 ) A7 Focus Mode (p.114) A8 Eye-Fi communication status ( p.235 ) A9 Digital Zoom/ Intelligent Zoom icon (p.74)
Page 26: Display In Q Mode
* When the shooting mode is I (Auto Picture) and if you press the shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode appears in A1 even when “Grid Display” or “No Info” is selected (p.66). * Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode. Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode.
Page 27 Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All 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 B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. 1/250 1/250 1/250...
Page 28 Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key 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.
Page 30 Memo...
Page 31: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ... 30 Powering the Camera ... 31 Installing the SD Memory Card ... 37 Turning the Camera On and Off ... 41 Initial Settings ... 43 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ... 50...
Page 32: Attaching The Lens Cap And Strap
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap Attach the lens cap (O-LC106) and strap (O-ST92) supplied with the camera. Attach the string provided to the lens cap. Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp.
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-BC106) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106, 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 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 monitor display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Page 36: Battery Level Indicator
• Image Storage Capacity, Movie 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. 255 pictures *1 Image storage 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-AC106) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. AC plug cord DC terminal AC adapter 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 are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
Page 40 Battery/card cover Battery/card cover lock lever Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to open the cover (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).
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 file size of the recorded images differs depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can 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 Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens will extend. (The lens will not extend if the initial settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 or p.47 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 44: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode
Checking the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed. The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images and sounds will be saved on the SD Memory Card. The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images and sounds will be saved in the built-in memory.
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 desired 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
Press the 4 button. The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set 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.252) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “To Select the Video Output Format”...
Page 50 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Format]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 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.
Page 51 If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button.
Page 52: Adjusting The Viewfinder Diopter
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down. Press the G button and switch to the viewfinder. Look through the viewfinder and turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down.
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 b button The flash pops up. G button Switches between the viewfinder and the monitor display. m button Sets the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and the aperture value. Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.74). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as...
Page 55: Power Switch
Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). e-dial Changes the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and aperture value. I (Face) button Switches the Face Detection function (p.70). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.56).
Page 56: Q Mode
Q Mode u button Changes the information on the display (p.24). 3 button Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.57). Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display. Switches from folder/calendar display to nine-image display with the cursor placed on the most recent image.
Page 57 Turn to the right (y) during folder/calendar display to change to nine- image display (p.151). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or voice memos (p.149, p.197). I (Face) button Zooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken.
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 monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback 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/or editing images and sounds are called up from the Playback Mode Palette.
Page 60: During Recording
During recording Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO MENU Exit Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO Exit MENU SHUTTER Press halfway The setting is complete and the camera returns to A...
Page 61 Ex.) To set [Quality Level] 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 [Image Tone]. Press the four-way controller (3) twice. The frame moves to [Quality Level].
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.247) 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 to use the Blink Detection function Blink Detection when the Face Detection function is activated Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the Digital Zoom function Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off...
Page 65 [W Setting] Menu Item Save as A For saving the current camera settings in A mode For adjusting the operation volume and playback Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination...
Page 66 [W Setting] Menu 1 Setting Save as USER Sound Date Adjustment 01/01/2010 World Time Folder Name MENU Exit [W Setting] Menu 3 Setting Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Exit MENU [W Setting] Menu 2 USB Connection MSC Video Out HDMI Out...
Page 67: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ... 66 Selecting the Shooting Mode ... 78 Selecting the Shooting Mode According to the Situation ... 82 Various Shooting Methods ... 90 Setting the Exposure ... 103 Setting the Shooting Functions ... 112 Recording Movies ... 140 Saving the Settings (Memory) ...
Page 68: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Pictures The X90 features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures using I (Auto Picture) mode, by simply pressing the shutter release button.
Page 69 Set the mode dial to I. The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject. Dial indicator Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display. The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.70).
Page 70 Press the shutter release button halfway. The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. Standard Landscape Sport The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash.
Page 71 To Use 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 72: Using The Face Detection Function
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.132). Using the Face Detection Function With the X90, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a...
Page 73 • Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].
Page 74: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
• The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in I (Auto Picture), P (Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait), Detection function is always activated, and only either Face Detection On or Smile Capture can be selected. •...
Page 75 Press the 9 button in A mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the 9 button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears.
Page 76: 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) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is If you continue turning the lever to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point it switches to Digital...
Page 77 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Pixels Not Available (26× optical zoom only) Equivalent to approx. 33.9× Approx. 162.5× (Same as Digital Zoom) • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom. •...
Page 78: Adjusting The Exposure
To Set the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom range, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Page 79 Turn the e-dial. To brighten, select a positive (y) value. To darken, select a negative (f) value. You can choose the EV compensation value with a range of ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Press the m button. EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
Page 80: Selecting The Shooting Mode
You can switch the shooting modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. Dial indicator The X90 features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited to your photographic vision. In this manual, shooting modes are referred to as follows.
Page 81: Picture Modes
Picture Modes There are 3 shooting modes, I (Auto Picture), \ (Sport) and c (Digital SR). The characteristics of each mode are as follows. Modes Auto Picture Sport Digital SR H Modes By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from the following 20 shooting modes.
Page 82 Shooting Modes Food Fireworks Frame Composite Party Museum Sunset Digital Wide Digital Panorama Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.238). Set the mode dial to H.
Page 83: Exposure Modes
Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114) Exposure Modes Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.
Page 84: Selecting The Shooting Mode According To The Situation
Selecting the Shooting Mode According to the Situation Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Digital SR/Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode) You can choose a shooting mode appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Picture Digital SR Mode Night Scene Night Scene H Modes Portrait...
Page 85: Taking Pictures Of People (Portrait/Half-Length Portrait/Baby Mode)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection 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 shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
Page 86: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70) If the camera detects a person’s face in C mode, an orange frame appears showing the area to be zoomed in.
Page 87: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
Press the 4 button. The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70) Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Page 88: Taking Backlit Pictures (Backlight Mode)
Use the four-way controller (23) to select Y, Z, Z, a, There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur.
Page 89: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode)
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select K. Press the 4 button. The K mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70) Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 90: Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
Press the 4 button. The Q mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70) Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 91 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114) Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 92: Various Shooting Methods
Various Shooting Methods Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the four- way controller (3). The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 93 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the X90. 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-SW104) supplied with the camera (p.187).
Page 94: 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. Self-timer 2 sec. Self-timer Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
Page 95: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)
• In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode) In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
Page 96: Taking Pictures At A Set Interval (Interval Shoot)
Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.
Page 97 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select k and press the 4 button. The current settings for interval shooting appear for approximately 1 minute. To take pictures with the current settings, proceed to Step 7.
Page 98: Taking Pictures With Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Exposure Bracket)
Press the shutter release button fully. After the message [Starts interval shooting] appears, the display turns off. When [Start Delay] is set to [0 min.], the display turns off after the first image taken appears in Instant Review. When the number of images set in [Number of Shots] is taken, the message [Interval shooting complete] appears and the camera turns off.
Page 99 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select a. The camera is ready to take pictures with Auto Bracket. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the bracketing range and press the 4 button. You can set the adjustment from ±0.3EV to ±2.0EV.
Page 100: 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. 20 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the four- way controller (3).
Page 101 Press the shutter release button fully. The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Take the second image. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image (right half of picture).
Page 102: 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.99, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button.
Page 103 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. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70) Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 104 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 image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.133) is P (Off). • Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the second and third frames on the preview guide.
Page 105: Setting The Exposure
Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of shutter speed and aperture value. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture value for a particular subject. Different combinations produce different effects.
Page 106 Effect of Aperture By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area that appears in focus in the picture (the depth of field). By either narrowing the focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture instead you can completely change the feel of the picture you create.
Page 107: Shutter Speed And Aperture Value
Turn the e-dial to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value while maintaining the proper exposure. Rotation Direction of e-dial y (Right) f (Left) To use the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up. (p.114) Take the picture. Shutter speed Aperture value Effect...
Page 108: Shutter Speed
To Use the b (Shutter Priority) Mode This lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving subjects. You can take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement. Set the mode dial to b. Turn the e-dial to change the shutter speed.
Page 109: Aperture Value
To Use the c (Aperture Priority) Mode Lets you set the desired aperture value for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
Page 110 • Shutter speed and sensitivity (when set to [AUTO]) are automatically set to provide the proper exposure according to the aperture value. If the proper exposure value cannot be achieved, the closest value is set and the shutter speed is displayed in red. •...
Page 111: Take The Picture
To use the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up. (p.114) Take the picture. • In a mode, EV compensation is unavailable. • [AUTO] cannot be selected for sensitivity. • Flash modes , (Auto), b (Flash On), c (Auto + Red-eye) and d (Flash On + Red-eye) are not available.
Page 112: Using A (User) Mode
Using A (USER) Mode To Save the Settings in E Mode By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them by setting the mode dial to E. The following settings can be saved: • Shooting modes e (default setting)/b/c/a •...
Page 113 Press the 4 button. The save process starts. When the save process is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. You can save settings in E mode only when the mode dial is set to e, b, c or a. To Take Pictures in A Mode Set the mode dial to A.
Page 114: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Slow-speed Sync Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye • The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations: - when n (Stage Lighting), S (Fireworks) or C (Movie) is selected as the capture mode - when j(Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), B (Burst Shooting(M)), C (Burst Shooting(H)) or l (Auto Bracket) is...
Page 115 Press the b button. The flash pops up and begins charging. Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode. 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 116: Selecting The Focus Mode
To Use the Flash Select a capture mode. Press the b button. The flash pops up and begins charging. b (Red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears on the display. (Not displayed in , mode) Press the shutter release button halfway.
Page 117 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The [Focus Mode] screen appears. The focus mode changes each time the four-way controller is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (4). Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. •...
Page 118 Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus. The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide. 2 for distant focus 3 for closer focus Press the 4 button.
Page 119: Selecting The Autofocus Settings
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the position you want to focus on. Press the 4 button. The focusing area is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. Selecting the Autofocus Settings You can set the autofocus area and focusing method. Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 120 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the = area setting. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. • In N (Frame Composite) and C (Movie) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W.
Page 121 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. When the focus mode is set to = or J, the focus is adjusted to the macro range as necessary. When the focus mode is set to I, the focus is only adjusted in the 1-cm macro range (1 cm to 30 cm).
Page 122: Setting The Image Tone
• Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety hazard. However, do not look directly into the emitter from a very short distance. • The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following conditions: - when the capture mode is set to C (Movie) - when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode Setting the Image Tone Set the image tone of still pictures.
Page 123: Selecting The Recorded Pixels
Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from nine recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.
Page 124 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.
Page 125: Selecting The Quality Level Of Still Pictures
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Sets the quality for still images according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size becomes larger. The selected recorded pixels also affects the size of the image file (p.121).
Page 126: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Daylight Colors Fluorescent Daylight White Fluorescent White Light Fluorescent Manual •...
Page 127 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23). To select a type of fluorescent lighting, select an icon for the fluorescent light and press the four-way controller (5) and then use the four-way controller (23) to select a type of lighting.
Page 128: Setting The Sensitivity
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 Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. AUTO The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera.
Page 129: Setting The Iso Correction In Auto
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). • When D (4000×2672), E(4000×2256) or F(2992×2992) is selected, you cannot select 3200 or 6400. •...
Page 130: Setting The Ae Metering
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), select from 160-200, 160-400, 160-800, and 160-1600. Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
Page 131: Compensating Flash Output
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • 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, 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 132: Compensating For Brightness (D-Range Setting)
Compensating for 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. Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 133: Taking Pictures Using The Shake Reduction Function
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function. The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures in situations where camera shake is likely to occur.
Page 134: Setting The Blink Detection Function
To Set the Shake Reduction By using this function, you can correct camera shake during shooting. If the Shake Reduction function is set to O (On), the camera automatically corrects any camera shake in the images you shot. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Page 135: Setting The Instant Review
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Blink Detection function works. (Default setting) P Blink Detection function does not work. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Blink Detection 1p.70 Setting the Instant Review Use this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are shot.
Page 136: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
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. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Page 137: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation] (or [Tone Adjustment]). Use the four-way controller (45) to select the level of saturation (or the tone of monochrome images). Saturation Standard High Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level.
Page 138: 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 139: Setting The Green Button
Setting the Green Button You can assign one of the following functions to the 9 (Green) button: [9 Green Mode] (p.72) or [Fn Setting]. You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the 9 (Green) button. Green Mode Press the 9 button to shoot in 9 (Green) mode. (Default setting) Press the 9 button to use the functions assigned to the four-way controller (2345).
Page 140 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the function you want to register. When [Green Mode] is selected, proceed to Step 9. Press the 4 button. The Fn Setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a key to which to assign a function.
Page 141 Press the 4 button. The setting is registered. Repeat Steps 6 to 9 to register other keys. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Only one function can be registered to each key. To Use Fn Setting Press the 9 button in A mode.
Page 142: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording a Movie Use this to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. In A mode, set the mode dial to C (Movie). C mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. The following information appears on the display.
Page 143 • The flash does not discharge in C mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • When the focus mode is set to \ (Manual Focus), you can adjust the focus before recording starts. • The optical zoom can be used only before recording, while the Digital Zoom is available both before and during recording.
Page 144: 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 145: 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 compensate camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.
Page 146: 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 O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
Page 147 The information display mode selected with the DISPLAY u button If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when O (On) File No. has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].
Page 148 Memo...
Page 149: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ... 148 Deleting Images ... 161 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ... 169...
Page 150: 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 image appears on the display (Single- image display). Press the four-way controller (45). The previous or next image appears. To Delete the Displayed Image Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen.
Page 151: 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 152: 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 e-dial to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Turn the e-dial to the left (f) again to switch to the nine-image display.
Page 153: Folder Display
Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the e-dial to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display. In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f) three times. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
Page 154: Using The Playback Function
Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon. The guide for the selected function appears below. Press the 4 button. The selected playback function is called up. Slideshow Slideshow For continuously playing...
Page 155 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit MENU Slideshow Slideshow For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set Cancel Cancel MENU SHUTTER Press halfway 38 38 38 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 14:25...
Page 156: Playback Mode Palette
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Slideshow Image Rotation Small Face Filter Digital Filter Frame Composite Save as Still Image Divide Movies Red-eye Compensation Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Voice Memo Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set.
Page 157: 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 158 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.155. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 159: 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 160: Zoom Playback
Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button. The rotated image is saved. • Images taken with the F (Digital Panorama) mode and movies cannot be rotated. • Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state.
Page 161: Zoom In On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)
Press the 4 button. The image returns to single-image display. • When [Quick Zoom] (p.213) is set to O (On), you can magnify the image at 10x by simply rotating the e-dial to the right (y) once. • Movies cannot be magnified. Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subjects’...
Page 162 Available operations during Face close- up playback mode e-dial to the right (y) e-dial to the left (f) Press the 4 button. The image returns to single-image display. The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending on the conditions such as the size of the face detected when shooting. Zooms in on the subject being displayed for face close-up playback from an equal or...
Page 163: Deleting Images
You can delete images that you do not want to keep. When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the X90 (p.165). Deleted images and sounds 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 164: Deleting Selected Images
To Delete the Sound from an Image If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.196), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with sound. U appears on the images with sound.
Page 165 In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f) once or twice. Four-image display or nine-image display appears. Press the i button. P appears on the images. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button.
Page 166: Deleting All Images
Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.166). 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 167: Recovering Deleted Images
Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sounds 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 cannot be recovered. - Taking a picture/movie or recording a voice memo - Protect setting/DPOF setting/Resizing/Cropping - Formatting - Removing the SD Memory Card...
Page 168: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)
Press the 4 button. The images are recovered. • Recovered images/sounds have the same file name as before they were deleted. • Up to a maximum of 999 deleted image files can be recovered. Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to protect.
Page 169 Press the 4 button. The message [Protects this image/sound] appears. To protect another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected and the screen shown in Step 5 reappears.
Page 170 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the 4 button. All the images are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel] and press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette reappears. Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.200).
Page 171: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By connecting the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jack or HDMI terminal, you can play back images. Choose a terminal type that matches your purpose or AV device. AV Cable Provided Video Out...
Page 172: Connecting The Camera To A Video In Jack
Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack Use the provided AV cable (I-AVC7) to connect the camera to a device with a video IN jack. Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided AV cable toward the 2 mark on the camera, and connect the cable to the PC/AV terminal.
Page 173: Turn The Camera On
To Select the Video Output Format When the hometown is set with the initial setting (p.43), the video output format is set in accordance with that region. Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back with the set video output format.
Page 174: Connecting The Camera To An Hdmi Terminal
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal. Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal.
Page 175 To Select the HDMI Output Format Set the output signal format of the HDMI terminal. Turn the camera on. 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 177: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ... 176 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 192...
Page 178: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality of a selected image, you can make its 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 179: 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 180: Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller
Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of the 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 181 Press the 4 button. Face detection frames appear on the faces that can be corrected. Proceed to Step 6 when there is only one detection 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 182: Using The Digital Filters
You may not be able to process images in the following situations: - when the size of face is too large or too small in relation to an image - when faces are located in the edges of an image In such cases, the face detection frame in Step 4 will not appear.
Page 183 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 Extract Color 7 Color Emphasis 8 Soft 9 Fish-eye 10 Brightness Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection.
Page 184 Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is saved. To Select a Retro, Color, Extract Color or Color Emphasis Filter Use the four-way controller ( The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller ( to choose the color.
Page 185 To Select a Toy Camera, Fish-eye or Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. Four-way controller Toy Camera Fish-eye Brightness...
Page 186: Compensating For Unwanted Red-Eye Effects
Compensating for Unwanted Red-eye Effects 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 images taken with the F (Digital Panorama) mode, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
Page 187: 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 the recorded pixels of D (4000×2672)/E (4000×2256)/F (2992×2992), images taken with the F (Digital Panorama) mode, movies, and images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller.
Page 188 Turn the e-dial 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) e-dial to the left Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
Page 189 The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of h (2048×1536). Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the X90. 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.
Page 190: 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 191 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 192: Copying Images
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 You can copy images from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
Page 193 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{].
Page 194: 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 195 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 the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.
Page 196: 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.193. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.
Page 197: Recording And Playing Back Sound
Recording and Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 196...
Page 198: 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 199: 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 200 Memo...
Page 201: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ... 200...
Page 202: 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 203: 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 204: Changing The Date And Time
To Change the Sound Type Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the 4 button.
Page 205 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Page 206 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date format set in Step 5. Month for [mm/dd/yy] Day for [dd/mm/yy] Year for [yy/mm/dd] The following operations and screen use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selected.
Page 207: 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.202) serve as the Hometown date and time. If you set the Destination city using the world time function, you can display the Destination date and time when taking pictures in a different time zone.
Page 208 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. 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.
Page 209 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select Time]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select X or W. X Displays the time of the Destination city W Displays the time of the Hometown city Press the 4 button.
Page 210: Changing The Display Language
Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
Page 211: Changing The Naming System Of The Folder
Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images. When the naming system is set to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) Date * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when [Date Format]...
Page 212: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. 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 [Brightness Level].
Page 213 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera enters power saving mode. Choose from [2min.], [1min.], [30sec.], [15sec.], [5sec.] (default setting) or [Off]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
Page 214: Setting The Auto Power Off Function
Setting the Auto Power Off Function 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 215: Setting The Quick Zoom Function
Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can set whether to use [Quick Zoom] to magnify playback images to the maximum of 10x by simply turning the e-dial to the right (y) during playback of images in Q mode. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 216: Setting The Guide Display
Setting the Guide Display Set whether to display the guides in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette or when setting the capture mode. 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 217 Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image for the start- up screen. Only images available for the start-up screen are displayed. You can also choose one of the three pre-installed images or the Guide Display Start-up Screen already stored in the camera.
Page 218: 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 219: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.247) 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 220 Memo...
Page 221: Viewing Images On A Computer
Viewing Images on a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ... 220 Connecting to Your Computer ... 227 Using a Wireless LAN ... 234...
Page 222: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW104). Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese, Japanese It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC106 when the camera is connected to a computer (p.35).
Page 223 Windows Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2 processor recommended) Memory 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended) Hard Disk Space...
Page 224: Installing The Software
If the installation screen appears, go to Step 5. Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM/DVD drive (S-SW104) icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX], choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.
Page 225 Macintosh Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW104) icon. Double-click the [PENTAX Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the...
Page 226 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. 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 installation screen.
Page 227: Setting The Usb Connection Mode
Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable.
Page 228 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 X90 to your computer.
Page 229: Connecting To Your Computer
Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Camera and Your Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I- USB7). Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.
Page 230 When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears. Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, go to Step 6 on p.229.
Page 231: Transferring Images
• If you are using a Macintosh, go to p.230. Windows Click [Import media files to local disk]. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the import screen appears. Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key.
Page 232 SD Memory Card. Macintosh Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears. Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.229.
Page 233: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows Double-click the Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. The “Safely Remove Hardware”...
Page 234: Starting "Mediaimpression 2.0 For Pentax
• The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the USB cable is disconnected from your computer or the camera. Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop (for Windows) or in the [Applications] folder (for Macintosh).
Page 235: Details On How To Use "Mediaimpression 2.0 For Pentax
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. Select [Help] in [Extras] at the top right of the screen (for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar (for Macintosh).
Page 236: Using A Wireless Lan
Using a Wireless LAN You can transfer images via wireless LAN by using an SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card). Precautions When Using the Eye-Fi Card • Eye-Fi cards that can be used with this camera are Eye-Fi Share and Eye-Fi Share Video.
Page 237: Setting Up An Eye-Fi Card
Setting Up an Eye-Fi Card Start transferring images from the Eye-Fi card. In A mode or Q mode (single-image display), images will be automatically transferred when no operation is performed for 5 seconds or more. • If the following setting is made, images that have not been transferred will be transferred automatically.
Page 238 Press the 3 button. Wireless LAN communication is activated for the Eye-Fi card and image transfer starts. M will appear on the display. Communicating data When [Eye-Fi] is set to O and the camera is connected to an access point or is searching for an access point Waiting for communication When [Eye-Fi] is set to O and is not connected to an access point Eye-Fi communication is not allowed...
Page 239: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 238 Messages ... 243 Troubleshooting ... 245 Default Settings ... 247 List of World Time Cities ... 252 Optional Accessories ... 253 Main Specifications ... 254 WARRANTY POLICY ... 258 Index ... 263...
Page 240: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Function Zoom lever Zoom Face Detection On/Smile Capture button Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash c (Auto + Red-eye) Mode d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync)/ H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) (Standard) (Continuous Shooting)
Page 241 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × z: Can be set. Shooting Mode Zoom Face Detection On/Smile Capture ×...
Page 242 Function Zoom lever Zoom Face Detection On/Smile Capture button Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash c (Auto + Red-eye) Mode d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync)/ H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) (Standard) (Continuous Shooting) ABC (Burst Shooting L/M/H) Drive g (Self-timer)/...
Page 243 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × Shooting Mode Zoom Face Detection On/Smile Capture Face Detection Off × × × , (Auto) a (Flash Off) × × b (Flash On) ×...
Page 244 The I (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. Only optical zoom is available Only optical zoom and Digital Zoom are available Fixed at Natural Fixed at Bright Fixed at f Fixed at Fixed at h Fixed at i *10 Fixed at D (Better) *11 Fixed at F...
Page 245: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger (p.31). The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
Page 246 Message Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Displays image/sound from built-in memory Please pop-up the flash Press the b button to enable the use of the flash.
Page 247: 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 computer No image appears The camera is on the display connected to a TV The viewfinder is selected The brightness level of...
Page 248 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 is not popped up The flash mode is set to a The drive mode is set The flash does not to j, A, B, <C or discharge...
Page 249: 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 250 Item Highlight Correction D-Range Setting Shadow Correction Shake Reduction Interval Interval Number of Shots Shoot Start Delay Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY...
Page 251 [W Setting] Menu Items Item Save as A 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 Time Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/u Folder Name...
Page 252: Playback Mode Palette Items
Item Pixel Mapping Format Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Image Rotation Small Face Filter Digital Filter Frame Composite Save as Still Image Movie Edit Divide Movies Red-eye Compensation Recorded Pixels Resize Quality Level Cropping Image/Sound Copy Voice Memo Single Image/...
Page 253: Key Operation
Key Operation Item Function Operation Q button Mode Zoom lever Zoom Position Drive Mode Four-way controller Flash Mode Focus Mode 3 button Menu Display Information u button Display Operation I button Mode Display G button switching 9 button Capture Mode Default Setting Memory Setting...
Page 254: 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.205). Video Out Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Region City North Honolulu...
Page 255: 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-LI106 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC106 (*) (Battery charger D-BC106 and AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC106 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC106, and AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a kit.
Page 256: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 12.0 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD Number of Still Recorded Pixels * Fixed at h in Half-length Portrait mode. * Fixed at i in Stage Lighting mode. * Fixed at f in Digital SR mode.
Page 257 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 4000×3000 D 4000×2672 E 4000×2256 2992×2992 3072×2304 2592×1944 2048×1536 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. Movies M (1280×720/30 fps) F (1280×720/15 fps)
Page 258 Optical Zoom 26× 6: approx. 33.9×, f: approx. 40.1×, h: approx. 50.8×, Intelligent l: approx. 101.6×, m: approx. 162.5× (when combined with optical Zoom zoom) Digital Zoom Up to approx. 6.25× (when combined with 26× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx.
Page 259 Digital B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro (Blue, Amber), Color (Red, Pink, Purple, Filters Blue, Green, Yellow), Extract Color (Red, Green, Blue), Color Emphasis (Sky Blue, Fresh Green, Delicate Pink, Autumn Leaves), Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness Movie Continuous Recording Time Shutter 1/4000 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Speed Exposure, Night Scene mode) Built-in Flash...
Page 260: 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 261 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 262 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 263: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Page 264 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 265: Index
Index Symbols A Mode ...12, 56 Q Mode ...12, 56 Q button ...53, 55 I button ...53, 55 9 (Green) button ...53, 55, 137 b (Flash pop-up) button ...52, 113 m (EV compensation) button ...52, 76 [A Rec. Mode] menu ...61, 247 [W Setting] menu ...63, 249 i Delete ...148, 161 x Tele ...74...
Page 266 F ...124 B&W filter ...180 Baby Mode ...83 Backlight Mode ...86 Basic shooting mode ...72 Battery level indicator ...34 Best (Quality level) ...123 Better (Quality level) ...123 Blink Detection ...70, 132 Bright ...120 Bright portions ...26, 130 Brightness filter ...180 Brightness level ...210 Built-in memory ...190 Built-in memory display ...56...
Page 267 Face close-up playback ...159 Face Detection function ...70 File number ...145 Filters ...180 Fireworks Mode ...82 Fish-eye filter ...180 Flash Exposure Compensation ...129 Flash Mode ...112 Flash Off a ...112 Flash On b ...112 Flash On + Red-eye d ...112 Flash output ...129 Flower Mode ...79 Fluorescent Light J ...124...
Page 268 Memory ...144 3 button ...53, 54, 57 Menu list ...61 Mode dial ...78 Monochrome ...120 Movie ...140 Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function ...143 MSC (Mass Storage Class) ...226 Multi-Image Display ...150 Multi-segment metering L ...128 Museum Mode ...80 Natural ...120 Night Scene Mode ...82 Night Scene Portrait Mode ...82 Nine-image display f ...150...
Page 269 Saving settings ...144 H Mode ...79 Screen Effect ...156 SD Memory Card ...37 Select Time ...206 Self-timer g ...92 Sensitivity ...126 Sepia filter ...180 Setting Menu ...63, 249 Shade H ...124 Shadow Correction ...130 Shake Reduction ...132, 143 Sharpness ...134 Shooting information ...21 Shooting Mode ...78 Shooting mode according to the...
Page 270 Zoom /x/w ...74 Zoom lever ...52...
Page 271 Memo...
Page 272 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. 53631 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp)

Pentax X90 Operating Manual

Getting Started

Common Operations

Taking Pictures

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Editing and Printing Images

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Settings

Viewing Images on a Computer

Appendix

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Pentax X90