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: About The Batteries
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in 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: Care To Be Taken During Handling
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships. If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.
Page 7: Cleaning Your Camera
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........4 Contents ...................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........11 Camera Features.................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........15 Names of Parts................16 Names of Operating Parts ..............17 Monitor Indications .................18 Getting Started Attaching the Strap................26 Powering the Camera .................27...
Page 9 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......66 Using the Zoom ................67 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/ Digital SR/Sunset/Candlelight Mode) ........70 Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/ Natural Skin Tone Mode) ............71 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........72 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........73 Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf &...
Page 10 Deleting Images ................111 Deleting a Single Image ...............111 Deleting Selected Images.............112 Deleting All Images...............114 Recovering Deleted Images ............115 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ........116 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment........119 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ..................122 Changing the Image Size (Resize)..........122 Cropping Images ................123 Using the Digital Filters..............125 Red-eye Compensation..............128...
Page 11 Connecting to Your Computer............163 Connecting the Camera and the Computer........163 Transferring Images ..............164 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer......167 Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” ........168 Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”..170 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode........172 Messages...................174 Troubleshooting................176 Default Settings.................178...
Page 12 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one 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 13: 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 14: Camera Features
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio E90 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. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio E90 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake...
Page 15 Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! When you take a picture with the Optio E90, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.76). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size.
Page 16 Display Images in Calendar Format! With the Optio E90, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.103). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back. A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer! The Optio E90 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back...
Page 17: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio E90 O-ST86 (*) S-SW104 USB cable Two AA I-USB98 (*) alkaline batteries Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories”...
Page 18: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Front Self-timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Speaker Tripod socket Battery/Card cover Back Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Strap lug Display...
Page 19: Names Of Operating Parts
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Page 20: Monitor Indications
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display Detailed Display 38 38 38 38 38 38...
Page 21 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 14:25 14:25 14:25 1 Shooting mode (p.59) 9 Memory status (p.35) 2 Face Detection icon (p.61) 10 Remaining image storage capacity 3 Shutter speed 11 Battery level indicator (p.29) 4 Aperture...
Page 22 Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A13 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A3 A4 A5 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0...
Page 23: Display In Q Mode
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026 0026 02/02/2010...
Page 24 Normal Display/Detailed Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1 to B4 appear only when “Detailed Display”...
Page 25 Guide Indications A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 4/W button Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button SHUTTER Four-way controller (5) Green/i button I button 3 button MENU...
Page 26 Memo...
Page 27: Getting Started
Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........26 Powering the Camera ....... 27 Installing the SD Memory Card ....31 Turning the Camera On and Off ....35 Initial Settings ........... 37...
Page 28: Attaching The Strap
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST86) 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 29: Powering The Camera
Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.
Page 30 • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time, they may leak.
Page 31: Using The Ac Adapter
Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display. Screen Display Battery Status (green) Adequate power remains. (green) Batteries are running low. (yellow) Batteries are running very low. (red) Batteries are exhausted. [Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.
Page 32 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.
Page 33: 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 34 Battery/ Card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the display.
Page 35 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 Write-protect computer.
Page 36: 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.Mode] menu.
Page 37: Turning The Camera On And Off
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.37 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 38: Playback Mode
If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction.
Page 39: 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.41) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later.
Page 40 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the English selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Hometown Time) appear, press the four-way controller New York (3) twice to select [Settings complete] and Settings complete press the 4 button to display the [Date Cancel...
Page 41 If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another 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 42 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The [Hometown] screen appears. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose the city.
Page 43: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date and time Date Format mm dd yy display style.
Page 44 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to change the month. Date Format mm dd yy Change the day and year in the same 01/01/2010 manner. 00:00 Time Next, change the time. Settings complete If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting MENU Cancel switches between am and pm...
Page 45: Common Operations
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..44 Setting the Camera Functions ....49...
Page 46: Understanding The Button Functions
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.35). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3 and s modes). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.57). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.93).
Page 47 Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.78, p.79). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.59). Changes the flash mode (p.84). Changes the focus mode (p.86). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.18). Green button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.66). 3 button Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.49).
Page 48: Q Mode
Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.35). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.48). Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to four-image display, and press f again to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed (p.102).
Page 49 I button Zooms in on the subject’s faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.110). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie (p.101). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.104). Stops a movie during playback (p.101).
Page 50: 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” (the playback mode).
Page 51: 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 are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Page 52: During Recording
During recording During playback 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 38 38 38 0038 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit MENU MENU Rec. Mode Setting Recorded Pixels Sound Focusing Area Date Adjustment 02/02/2010 Sensitivity Auto World Time EV Compensation English...
Page 53 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). Rec. Mode The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Recorded Pixels Focusing Area Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation...
Page 54 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 55: 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.178) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
Page 56 [W Setting] Menu Item Description Page For adjusting the operation volume and playback Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.141 key operation sound and self-timer sound Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.142 World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.145 For setting the language in which menus and...
Page 57: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ........56 Setting the Shooting Functions ....84 Recording Movies ........93 Saving the Settings (Memory) ....97...
Page 58: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio E90 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 initial factory default settings).
Page 59 Press the shutter release button 38 38 38 halfway. The focus frame (or frame) on face detection the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct 1/250 1/250 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 distance. F4.6 F4.6 14:25 14:25 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully.
Page 60 Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
Page 61: Setting The Shooting Mode
Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio E90 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. Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 62 There are 20 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Description Page Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.63 Used for basic shooting. Various functions can Program p.64 also be set with this mode. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other Night Scene p.70 support is suggested.
Page 63: Using The Face Detection Function
Using the Face Detection Function With the Optio E90, the Face Detection function 38 38 is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face 02/02/2010 02/02/2010...
Page 64 To Switch the Face Detection Function By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You can switch to Smile Capture, which automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Face Detection Off...
Page 65: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)
• The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode. You can select either Face Detection On or Smile Capture in these modes. •...
Page 66: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)
Press the shutter release button 38 38 38 halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green and the selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen when 1/250 1/250 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 the camera focuses on the subject at the F4.6 F4.6 14:25...
Page 67 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
Page 68: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 9 mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode , (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Drive Mode...
Page 69: Using The Zoom
• In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed. • When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.
Page 70 The zoom bar is displayed as follows. Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree image quality. of image deterioration. Optical zoom range Intelligent Digital Zoom Zoom range range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 3× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels.
Page 71 To Set the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Page 72: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Sunset/Candlelight Mode)
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/ Candlelight Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other Night Scene support is suggested. For images of people at night.
Page 73: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)
Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. • To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.78). • In c mode, sensitivity is automatically fixed at Auto. Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) C (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait) and V (Natural Skin Tone) modes are...
Page 74: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)
Use the four-way controller 38 38 (2345) to select C, P or V and press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 When the camera detects a face, the Face 14:25 14:25 14:25...
Page 75: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R (Kids) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61).
Page 76: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)
Use the four-way controller (23) to select Y, Z, Z, a, or b. 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. MENU Cancel Cancel...
Page 77 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q or \. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
Page 78: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In J (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select J and press the 4 button.
Page 79 Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 02/02/2010 02/02/2010 14:25 14:25 14:25 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 80: 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 when taking a picture with the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Page 81: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/ 16-Frame Shooting Mode)
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self- timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • The self-timer lamp does not light up or blink in Y (Pet) mode. • In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). •...
Page 82 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. In j mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed.
Page 83: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 84 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 screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.
Page 85 To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or second frame in Step 7, 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 Save the image(s) and Save the image(s) and...
Page 86: Setting The Shooting Functions
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the Auto light conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
Page 87 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode button is pressed. You can also change the Auto Auto Auto setting using the four-way controller (23). Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button.
Page 88: Selecting The Focus Mode
Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 50 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in Standard the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.
Page 89 To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). J Multiple Normal autofocus area Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller. Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area].
Page 90: Selecting The Recorded Pixels
Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from eight recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your 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 91 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) Recordable Image No. to change the number of recorded Recorded Pixels pixels. Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Cancel...
Page 92: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].
Page 93 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to change the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels Focusing Area Auto...
Page 94: 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] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Page 95: Recording Movies
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button Zoom button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Movie Movie...
Page 96: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies
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. • The flash does not discharge in C (Movie) mode. •...
Page 97 G (640×480, 30fps), Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. H (640×480, 15fps) I (320×240, 30fps), Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. J (320×240, 15fps) The default setting is G (640×480, 30fps). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Page 98: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
Page 99: 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 100 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) Memory to choose an item. Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode...
Page 101: Playing Back And Deleting Images
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ......100 Deleting Images ........111 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ......... 119...
Page 102: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button after taking a File number picture. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.
Page 103: Playing Back A Movie
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. You can also play back images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode in the same way as you play back movies. Zoom button Q button Four-way controller...
Page 104: Four-Image Display, Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display
To cancel playing back in fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (5), and to cancel playing back in reverse fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (4). The camera returns to either playback in reverse or normal playback. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
Page 105 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture Movie (the first frame appears) Press the 4 button or the 3 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button or the shutter release button to switch to A mode. To Switch to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display.
Page 106: Using The Playback Function
• Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to nine-image display. • Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode. Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette.
Page 107: Playback Mode Palette
When an icon is selected in the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for the selected function appears. Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.106 sound effects can be set. Apply the digital filters to images such as Color or Digital Filter p.125 Brightness filters.
Page 108: Slideshow
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Slideshow Slideshow (2345) to select u...
Page 109 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Start Interval Interval 3sec. 3sec. Screen Effect Screen Effect Wipe Wipe Sound Effect Sound Effect MENU Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button.
Page 110: Rotating The Image
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips to the next image.
Page 111: Zoom Playback
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press y on the Zoom/f/y 2.0×...
Page 112: 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 Face Detection operated when the images were taken. Enter the Q mode and use the 100-0001 100-0001...
Page 113: Deleting Images
Deleting Images Delete images with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images are inadvertently deleted With the Optio E90, images that were taken with this camera can be recovered (p.115). Deleted images can be recovered if the camera has not been turned off or the SD Memory Card has not been removed after deletion.
Page 114: Deleting Selected Images
Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 to select [Delete]. Delete Cancel Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.115 Deleting Selected Images You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nine- image display at once.
Page 115 Press the i button. P appears on the images. Select & Delete 100-0010 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images. If you select an image and press y on the Cancel Delete MENU...
Page 116: Deleting All Images
Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.116). Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 117: Recovering Deleted Images
Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images or formatting have been performed, or the SD Memory Card has been removed, or the camera has been turned off, the message [No image to be processed] appears in Step 3 and the deleted images cannot be recovered.
Page 118: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Protect Protect (2345) to select Z (Protect). Protects images from delete function.
Page 119 Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected. • To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6. • Y appears below the file number on protected images during playback. • The maximum number of images you can protect in succession with [Single Image] cannot exceed 99.
Page 120 Press the 4 button. All the images are protected. Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.140). To cancel the Protect setting on all your images, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.
Page 121: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the optional AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. External Input Terminal AUDIO...
Page 122: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC62 if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • Depending on the country or region, images and movie files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there.
Page 123: Editing And Printing Images
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........122 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ..135 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 124: Editing Images
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size 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 125: Cropping Images
Select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size. Recorded Pixels MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.
Page 126 Use the four-way controller Cropping Cropping (2345) to select o (Cropping). For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The maximum range for cropping is shown with a green frame on the screen.
Page 127: Using The Digital Filters
Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. B&W Filter Processes the image using the B&W filter. Sepia Filter Processes the image using the sepia filter. Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose Color Filter from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
Page 128 To Select a B&W Filter or Sepia Filter Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose a digital filter. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.
Page 129 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 130: Red-Eye Compensation
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 131: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 132 Use the four-way controller Frame Composite Frame Composite (2345) to select J (Frame Composite). For composing an image with a frame. Select Over- write or Save as to save Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a frame.
Page 133 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Page 134 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio E90. These optional frames are deleted if the built-in memory is formatted or if the built-in memory files are deleted from a computer. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW104) supplied with the camera.
Page 135: Copying Images
To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from a 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 136 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 137: 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 138 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. To apply DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.
Page 139: 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. Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.135. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].
Page 140 Memo...
Page 141: Settings
Settings Camera Settings ........140...
Page 142: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete 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 143: Changing The Sound Settings
Press the 4 button. Format starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. 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. [W Setting] menu appears.
Page 144: 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 145: Display Style
Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Format mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be 00:00 Time displayed. Settings complete MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date and time Date Format...
Page 146 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to one of the following Date Format mm dd yy items depending on the date format set in Step 5. 00:00 Time For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01]) Settings complete For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) MENU Cancel For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2010])
Page 147: Setting The World Time
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.142) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination).
Page 148 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice.
Page 149: Changing The Display Language
Use the four-way controller (23) World Time to select X (Destination) or W Select Time (Hometown). Destination 20:25 London Displays the time of the Destination Hometown city New York 14:25 Displays the time of the Hometown MENU Cancel city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
Page 150: Changing The Naming System Of The Folder
Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ ] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. English Dansk Deutsch Svenska Suomi Polski Italiano Nederlands Magyar MENU Cancel Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images.
Page 151: Changing The Video Output Format
Press the 3 button in Q mode. [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 152: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.119 Video output format of each city 1p.182 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...
Page 153: 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 by pressing any of the buttons.
Page 154: 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. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 155: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.178) for the reset settings. Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
Page 156 Memo...
Page 157: Viewing Images On A Computer
Viewing Images on a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..... 156 Connecting to Your Computer ....163...
Page 158: Setting Up Your Computer
Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW104). Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” Twelve languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC62 when the camera is connected to the computer (p.29).
Page 159 Windows Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium IV 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 160: 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 161 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX. Remove the check to open the file using another application. Click [Finish]. Installation is complete. Reboot your computer.
Page 162 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 163: 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 164 MSC (Mass Storage Class) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
Page 165: Connecting To Your Computer
Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I- USB98). Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.
Page 166: Transferring Images
Memory Card may show the manufacturer name or model number. 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.165.
Page 167 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. To specify the destination location, click the folder icon.
Page 168 [Removable Disk]. The manufacturer name or model number may appear for a new unformatted 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.
Page 169: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.165. 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...
Page 170: 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 171 Click [All Media]. The Media Browser screen appears. * The screen shown is for a Windows PC. Items shown will differ depending on the operating system and settings. Select and click the folder containing the images you wish to view. The images are displayed.
Page 172: 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 173: Appendix
Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ........172 Messages ..........174 Troubleshooting ........176 Default Settings ........178 List of World Time Cities ......182 Optional Accessories ......183 Main Specifications ........ 184 WARRANTY POLICY ....... 188 Index ............194...
Page 174: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode I Q \ Function Y K U Face Detection On I Button Smile Capture Face Detection Off × × × , (Auto) × × a (Flash Off) Flash Mode...
Page 175 Shooting Mode c J F Page Function Face Detection On Smile Capture I Button p.61 × Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash p.84 Mode b (Flash On) d (Flash On + Red-eye) (Standard) — g (Self-timer) p.78 Drive Z (2 sec.
Page 176: Messages
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If Battery depleted using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.27) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
Page 177 Message Description This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect Data being recorded setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, Data being processed...
Page 178: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The batteries are not Check if batteries are installed. If not, installed install batteries. Check orientation of the batteries. The camera will The batteries are Reinsert the batteries according to the not turn on installed incorrectly +- symbols in the battery compartment (p.27).
Page 179 Problem Cause Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on subjects such as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue The subject is difficult sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned to focus on with objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also autofocus difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net.
Page 180: 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. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
Page 181 Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Date Imprint p.92 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound p.141 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to initial Date Format (date) setting Date Format (time)
Page 182: Playback Mode Palette Items
Playback Mode Palette Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Interval 3 sec. Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe p.106 Sound Effect O(On) Depending on the Resize Recorded Pixels — — p.122 picture taken Depending on the Cropping — —...
Page 183: Key Operation
Key Operation Last Memory Reset Item Function Default Setting Page Setting Setting Operation Q button Q mode — — — Mode Zoom button Zoom Position Full wide-angle p.67 p.78 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) p.79 Shooting Four-way b (Auto Picture) p.59 Mode controller Flash Mode...
Page 184: List Of World Time Cities
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.37) or the World Time (p.145). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...
Page 185: 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 AC adapter kit K-AC62 (AC adapter D-AC62, DC coupler D-DC51, AC plug cord) Cable USB cable I-USB98 (*) AV cable I-AVC7...
Page 186: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 10.1 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD G/N (3648×2736 pixels), 6 (3072×2304 pixels) Number of Still f (2592×1944 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) Recorded Pixels L (16:9) (1920×1080 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels)
Page 187 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory 512 MB 1 picture 120 pictures 3648×2736 4 pictures 241 pictures 3648×2736 5 pictures 301 pictures 3072×2304 6 pictures 371 pictures 2592×1944 7 pictures 603 pictures 2048×1536 15 pictures 805 pictures L 1920×1080 36 pictures...
Page 188 Display 2.7 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots Playback modes Single-frame, 4-frame Index, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max. 10×, scrollable), Face Close-up Playback, Folder Display, Calendar Display, Deleting Selected Images, Slideshow, Digital Filter, Frame Composite, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Image Rotation, Red-eye Compensation, Protect, DPOF, Image Recovery, Movie Playback Focus Modes Autofocus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity...
Page 189 Battery Life Number of * Recording capacity shows approximate number Recordable of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing Images (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, approx. 220 and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance pictures may vary according to operating conditions. Playback Time * According to the result of in-house testing.
Page 190: 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 191 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 192 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 193: 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 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
Page 194 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 195 don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use.
Page 196: Index
Index Symbols Numerics A mode ...... 10, 48 16-frame shooting I ..79 Q mode ..... 10, 48 Q button ....44, 46 AC adapter ......29 I button ..... 44, 47 Auto Picture Mode .....63 [A Rec.Mode] Auto Power Off ....152 menu ......
Page 197 Frame Composite ..76, 129 Date and time setting ......41, 142 Green Button ....45, 47 Date Imprint ....... 92 Green Mode .......66 Daylight saving time ..40 Guide Indications ....23 Default setting ... 37, 178 Delete i ....100, 111 Destination ......
Page 198 Recorded Pixels ...88, 94 Recording movies ....93 Natural Skin Tone Mode ..71 Recovering images ..115 Night Scene Mode ..... 70 Red-eye Compensation ...128 Night Scene Portrait Red-eye reduction d ..84 Mode ......... 70 Reset .......153 Nine-image display f ..102 Resize ......122 NTSC .......
Page 199 USB Connection ....161 Video output format ..149 Wide ........67 Windows ......157 World Time ...... 145 Zoom ......... 67 Zoom button ...... 44...
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Camera Features

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera on and off

Initial Settings

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Recording Movies

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Deleting Images

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Settings

Camera Settings

Viewing Images on a Computer

Setting up Your Computer

Connecting to Your Computer

Appendix

Functions Available for each Shooting Mode

Messages

Troubleshooting

Default Settings

List of World Time Cities

Optional Accessories

Main Specifications

Warranty Policy

Index

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