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  • 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 Product Registration In order to serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Caution • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. •...
  • Page 5 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical 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 electrical shock.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.
  • Page 7 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...

  • 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 Custom Settings (Program Mode) ....66 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......67 Using the Zoom ................69 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/ Digital SR (Blur Reduction)/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode) ..71 Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/ Natural Skin Tone Mode) ............73 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........74 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........75...
  • Page 10 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ................118 Playing Back Still Pictures ............118 Playing Back a Movie ..............119 Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display ..120 Using the Playback Function ............122 Slideshow ..................124 Rotating the Image ...............126 Zoom Playback................128 Zoom In On the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) ............129 Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR........130...
  • Page 11 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)........168 Recording Sound................168 Playing Back Sound ..............170 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.............171 Recording a Voice Memo .............171 Playing Back a Voice Memo............172 Settings Camera Settings................174 Formatting an SD Memory Card...........174 Changing the Sound Settings............175 Changing the Date and Time............176 Setting the World Time ..............179...
  • 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 L60 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 15 Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! When you take a picture with the Optio L60, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.79). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. 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 and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio L60, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format (p.121). This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.

  • Page 17: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio L60 O-ST51 (*) S-SW81 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI78 (*) Battery charger AC plug cord Operating Manual D-BC78 (*) D-CO24 (*) (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Self timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Tripod socket Speaker Battery/Card cover Back Display Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Terminal cover Strap lug...

  • Page 19: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button I button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.46 - p.49) 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 shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. Normal Display Histogram + Info 38 38 38...
  • Page 21 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 14:25 14:25 14:25 1 Shooting mode (p.60) 10 Memory status (p.37) 2 Face Priority icon (p.63) 11 Remaining image storage capacity 3 Camera shake warning 4 Shutter speed...
  • Page 22 Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A20 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A4 A5 A6 A8 A9 A10 38 38 38 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.5...

  • 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, Histogram + Info, No Info. Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026 0026 07/07/2008...
  • Page 24 Normal Display/Histogram + Info 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 A11 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B10 appear only when “Histogram + Info”...
  • 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 Using the Histogram...
  • Page 26 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 Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........26 Powering the Camera ....... 27 Installing the SD Memory Card ....33 Turning the Camera On and Off ....37 Initial Settings ........... 39...

  • Page 28: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Installing The Battery

    • Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC78) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, 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 31: Removing The Battery

    PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
  • Page 32 • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity Movie Recording Sound Recording Playback Time (flash used for 50% Time Time of shots) Approx.

  • Page 33: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC78) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. AC plug cord DC coupler AC adapter DC terminal Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
  • Page 34 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 35: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 36 Battery/Card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2. 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 37 • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. • Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera.

  • Page 38: 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 and the quality level 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 and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 39: 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 Adjust] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.39 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 40: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Q button Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.

  • Page 41: 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.43) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later.
  • Page 42 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 4 button again to New York display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time”...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose the city. City New York MENU...

  • Page 45: 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 Adjust to choose the date and time mm dd yy Date Style display style.
  • Page 46 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjust to change the month. mm dd yy Date Style Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. Date 01/01/2008 If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting Time 0:00 switches between am and pm...

  • Page 47: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..46 Setting the Camera Functions ....51...

  • Page 48: Understanding The Button Functions

    Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.37). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.59). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.59).
  • Page 49 Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.50). Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.81, p.82). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.60). Changes the flash mode (p.89). Changes the focus mode (p.91). (23) Adjusts \ in \ mode (p.92). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.18).

  • Page 50: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.37). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.50). I button Zooms in on the subject’s faces in the face-recognized image in the order the faces were recognized when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.129).
  • Page 51 Q button Switches to A mode (p.50). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.119, p.170). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.123). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.119, p.170). (45) Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.118).

  • Page 52: 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 53: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 54: During Recording

    During recording During playback 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 38 38 38 0038 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit MENU MENU Rec.Mode Setting Format Recorded Pixels Sound Quality Level Date Adjust 07/07/2008 White Balance World Time...
  • Page 55 Ex.) To set the [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). Rec.Mode The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity...
  • Page 56 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 57: 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.199) 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 58 • Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.67). • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu item (p.107). [W Setting] Menu Item Description...

  • Page 59: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ........58 Setting the Shooting Functions ....89 Recording Movies ........109 Saving the Settings (Memory) ....115...

  • Page 60: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio L60 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 61 Press the shutter release button 38 38 38 halfway. The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 distance. 14:25 14:25 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.

  • Page 62: Setting The Shooting Mode

    • You can also disable Blink Detection function (p.102). Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio L60 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode...
  • Page 63 Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Landscape Landscape (2345) to choose a shooting mode. When an icon is selected in the Capture For capturing landscape Mode Palette, the selected shooting mode views.
  • Page 64 There are 24 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Description Page Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.65 Used for basic shooting. Various functions can Program p.66 also be set with this mode. Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. to prevent Night Scene p.71 image shake.

  • Page 65: Using The Face Recognition Function

    Digital Panorama p.86 a panoramic photograph. Using the Face Recognition Function With the Optio L60, the Face Recognition 38 38 function is available with all shooting modes except O (Voice Recording) mode. When the camera detects a person’s face in the...
  • Page 66 To Switch the Face Recognition Function By default, the Face Recognition function is set to Face Priority On. The Face Recognition function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Face Priority Off Face Priority On I button Face Priority On Smile Capture...

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

    Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off. • The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.63). 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 14:25...
  • Page 70 Shutter release button Green button Press the Green button in A 38 38 38 mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.63).

  • Page 71: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Zoom/w/x button Four-way controller 4 button Press the Zoom/w/x button in A 38 38 38 mode. x (Right) enlarges the subject. w (Left) widens the area that is captured by the camera.
  • Page 72 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom pixels Not Available (5× optical zoom only) Approx. 5.9× Approx. 7.0× Equivalent to approx. 28.5× Approx. 8.9× Approx. 9.5× Approx. 17.8× Approx. 28.5× (Same as 28.5× Digital Zoom) •...

  • Page 73: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr (Blur Reduction)/Fireworks/Candlelight Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (45) Rec.Mode to select O (On) or P (Off). EV Compensation The setting is saved. Movie Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review 1sec Memory MENU Exit Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.115 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR (Blur Reduction)/...
  • Page 74 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 A, B, c, S or U. Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.63).

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)

    Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) O (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait) and V (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.63) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

  • Page 76: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)

    Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. If the camera recognizes a person's face in O mode, the camera automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown in Step 2.

  • Page 77: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat.

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. Color Maintains original colored text. Neg.

  • Page 81: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

    Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The desired text mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.63). 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 14 14:25...
  • Page 82 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then...

  • Page 83: Using The Self-Timer

    Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio L60. These optional frames are deleted if the camera settings are reset or if the built-in memory files are deleted with a computer. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW81) supplied with the camera (p.153).

  • Page 84: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Hs Cont. Shooting Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (453) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode The camera is ready to take the picture Self-timer Self-timer Self-timer using the self-timer. When the camera recognizes a face, the Cancel Cancel Cancel...
  • Page 85 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j or K and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode The camera is ready to take a series Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting...

  • Page 86: 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 captured images into a single frame up to approx. 28mm coverage (35mm film equivalent). Zoom/w/x button 4 button Four-way controller Green button 3 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 87 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 first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.

  • Page 88: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save the image(s) and Save the image(s) and exit this screen? exit this screen? Save: Saves the first image and you Save Discard can retake the first shot. The first Cancel image is saved in h (2048 ×...
  • Page 89 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined. Set shift direction Set shift direction Set shift direction The screen for taking the first frame is displayed. When the camera recognizes a face, the 38 38 38 Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.63).
  • Page 90 Take the third frame. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame. The panorama stitching starts and a stitched image appears. The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review (p.60, p.103) is off. • To minimize distortion when taking the second or third frame, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen.

  • Page 91: 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 92 Four-way controller 4 button 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...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in 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 94 • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • In S (Fireworks) mode, the focus mode is fixed at s. • When = (Standard) is selected and the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm (Auto-Macro function). In this case, q appears on the display.
  • Page 95 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ bar and readjust the focus. Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ bar is displayed.

  • Page 96: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In C (Movie) and g (Frame Composite) modes, Focusing Area cannot be set to W. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, Focusing Area is fixed at J. •...
  • Page 97 Shooting/Playback screen when M 38 38 38 is selected If you select M as the Recorded Pixels setting, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display is as shown on the right. 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 14:25 14:25 Press the 3 button in A mode.

  • Page 98: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.94). Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to use.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting 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 The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
  • Page 101 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Refer to the following “Manual Setting” for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.108).

  • Page 102: Setting The Ae Metering

    Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. Multi-segment The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the metering brightness and determines the exposure. The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of Center-weighted the picture with the center of the image having more metering...

  • Page 103: Setting The Sensitivity

    • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 104: Setting Blink Detection

    Use the four-way controller (23) Rec.Mode to change the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels Quality Level Auto White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. •...

  • Page 105: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Use the four-way controller (45) Rec.Mode to select O (On) or P (Off). EV Compensation The setting is saved. Movie Blink Detection Blink Detection function works. O(On) Digital Zoom Instant Review 1sec P (Off) Blink Detection does not Memory function. Exit MENU Press the 3 button.

  • Page 106: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Instant Review 1p.60 If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, [Closed eyes have been detected.] is displayed during Instant Review. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

  • Page 107: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) Rec.Mode to change the saturation level. Green Button Sharpness F Low...

  • Page 108: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    Use the four-way controller (45) Rec.Mode to change the contrast level. Green Button Sharpness F Low Saturation G Normal Contrast Date Imprint H High Exit MENU Press the 3 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.108).

  • Page 109: Calling Up A Specific Menu

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted. • The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the display style set in the [Date Adjust] screen (p.43).
  • Page 110 To Assign a Function to the Green Button Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Green Button]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Green Button to choose a function and press Green Mode...

  • Page 111: 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/ w/xbutton 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 112 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 113: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and D. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the [Quality Level] and [Frame Rate] settings.

  • Page 114: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.

  • Page 115: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

    Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) In C (Movie) mode, you can set the color mode to black and white or sepia, as well as full color. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 118 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 Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode...

  • Page 119: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ......118 Deleting Images ........132 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ......... 141...

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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. Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 122: Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.

  • Page 123: Calendar Display

    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. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display.

  • Page 124: Using The Playback Function

    Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button.

  • Page 125: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page Digital SR For saving images after Shake Reduction process. p.130 For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.124 sound effects can be set. Changes Recorded Pixels and Quality Level to Resize p.144 make the file size smaller.

  • Page 126: 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 Slideshow...
  • Page 127 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Interval 3sec Screen Effect Screen Effect Screen Effect Wipe Wipe Wipe Sound Effect Sound Effect Sound Effect MENU Start Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 128: Rotating The Image

    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 normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting.
  • Page 129 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button. The rotated image is saved.

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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 Recognition operated when the images were taken. I button Zoom/f/y button Q button...

  • Page 132: Correcting Camera Shake With Digital Sr

    • The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending on the conditions such as the size of the face recognized when shooting. • Press y on the Zoom/f/y button during Face close-up playback to switch to the zoom playback; the image is displayed at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio.
  • Page 133 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite original image? original image? original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel Press the 4 button. The corrected image is saved in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 134: Deleting Images

    Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio L60 (p.137). 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 135 Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 to select [Delete]. Delete Cancel All Images/Sounds All Images/Sounds All Images/Sounds Press the 4 button. The image or sound file is deleted. If you press the i button during Instant Review, the screen in Step 2 appears, enabling you to delete the image you have just taken (p.118).

  • Page 136: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files

    Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted. • Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file. • You cannot delete only the sound in a movie. Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.
  • Page 137 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and sound files. MENU Cancel Delete If you select an image and press y on the Zoom/f/y button, the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the button is pressed, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.

  • Page 138: Deleting All Images And Sound Files

    Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.138). Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears.

  • Page 139: Recovering Deleted Images

    Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files 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, the message [No image to be processed] appears in Step 3 and the deleted images and sound files cannot be recovered.

  • Page 140: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files 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 Protect (2345) to select Z (Protect).
  • Page 141 Press the 4 button. The selected image or sound file is protected. • To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6. • Y appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback. • The maximum number of images and sound files you can protect in succession with [Single Image/Sound] cannot exceed 99.
  • Page 142 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Protect all images/sounds Protect all images/sounds Protect Unprotect Cancel Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.174).

  • Page 143: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. External Input Terminal PC/AV...

  • Page 144: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC78 if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there.

  • Page 145: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........144 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ..158 Printing Using PictBridge ...... 161...

  • Page 146: Editing Images

    Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality 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 147: Cropping Images

    Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size and quality. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch Recorded Pixels Quality Level Quality Level Quality Level between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality MENU Cancel Cancel Cancel Level].
  • Page 148 Use the four-way controller Cropping Cropping Cropping (2345) to select o (Cropping). For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image. Cancel 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 149: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. Processes the image using the B&W filter. B&W filter Processes the image using the sepia filter. 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 150 To Select a B&W Filter, Sepia Filter or Soft 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 151 Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite original image? original image? original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image.

  • Page 152: Red-Eye Compensation

    Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image. Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button.

  • Page 153: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera.
  • Page 154 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame.
  • Page 155 Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio L60. These optional frames are deleted if the camera settings are reset 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-SW81) supplied with the camera.

  • Page 156: Editing Movies

    • The FRAME folder is created when the SD Memory Card is formatted with this camera. • For more information on downloading, refer to the PENTAX website. Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two.
  • Page 157 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 100 - 0042 100 - 0042...

  • Page 158: Copying Images And Sound Files

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide Cancel 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. Protected movies cannot be divided.
  • Page 159 To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. 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 160: 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 161 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 [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.

  • Page 162: 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.158. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 163: Printing Using Pictbridge

    Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a computer. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera.

  • Page 164: Printing Single Images

    When the printer is ready to print, turn the camera on. Select printing mode Select printing mode The printing mode selection screen appears. All Images Single Image Go to the following pages. DPOF AUTOPRINT • “Printing Single Images” (p.162) • “Printing All Images” (p.164) •...
  • Page 165 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. To print the pictures according to the print Print with this setting? Print with this setting? Print with this setting? Paper Size Setting settings on the printer, press the 4 Paper Type Setting button.

  • Page 166: Printing All Images

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select the paper type and press the 4 button. The [Paper Type] setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Set [Quality] and [Border Status] in the same way as in Steps 11 and 12.

  • Page 167: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

    Choose the number of copies and 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 whether to insert the date or not. Print all images Print all images The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images. Copies Date Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single...

  • Page 168: Disconnecting The Cable From The Printer

    Press the 4 button. The images are printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing. Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing. Turn off the camera and printer. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

  • Page 169: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ......168 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ... 171...

  • Page 170: Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

    Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Microphone Speaker Recording Sound Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 171 Press the 4 button. The remaining recordable time and 01:31:44 01:31:44 the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time Start Start SHUTTER 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 07/07/2008 14 14:25 14:25 Press the shutter release button 01:30:22...

  • Page 172: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O (Voice Recording) mode. Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 173: 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 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

  • Page 174: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller Enter Q mode and 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).

  • Page 175: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings ........174...

  • Page 176: 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 177: 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 178: 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 179: Display Style

    Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Style mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be Date 01/01/2008 displayed. Time 0:00 MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjust to choose the date and time mm dd yy...
  • Page 180 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following Date Style mm dd yy items depending on the date style set in Step 5. 01/01/2008 Date For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01]) Time 0:00 For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) MENU Cancel For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2008])

  • Page 181: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.43) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.176) 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 182 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 183: Changing The Display Language

    Use the four-way controller (23) World Time to select X (Destination) or Select time W (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 184: Changing The Naming Rule 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 Rule of the Folder You can change the naming rule of the folder for storing images.

  • Page 185: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    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 186: Changing The Video Output Format

    Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select [PC] or [PictBridge]. USB Connection PictBridge Video Out : For transferring image Brightness Level data to a computer 5sec Power Saving 3min Auto Power Off PictBridge : For connecting the camera Quick Zoom to a PictBridge-compatible MENU Cancel...

  • Page 187: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Use the four-way controller (23) Setting to select video output format. USB Connection Choose the video output format to match Video Out NTSC Brightness Level the output format of the AV equipment. Power Saving 5sec 3min Auto Power Off Quick Zoom MENU Cancel Cancel...

  • Page 188: Using The Power Saving Function

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. The display appears with the set brightness. 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 189: Setting Auto Power Off

    • Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode - in the playback mode - while recording a movie - while the camera is connected to a computer or printer - when using the AC adapter - while a menu is being displayed •...

  • Page 190: Setting The Quick Zoom Function

    Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations: - while recording sound in O (Voice Recording) mode - while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode - while recording a movie - during a slideshow or movie/sound playback - while the camera is connected to a computer or printer Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can choose whether or not to use the Quick Zoom function that magnifies an image to a maximum of ×10 by just pressing y on the...

  • Page 191: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: • The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons •...

  • Page 192: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.199) 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 193: Appendix

    Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ............192 Messages ..........194 Troubleshooting ........197 Default Settings ........199 List of World Time Cities ......204 Optional Accessories ......205 Main Specifications ........ 206 WARRANTY POLICY ....... 210 Index ............216...

  • Page 194: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set. No: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode b 9 R A R V O C Function Y K c Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash...

  • Page 195: Manual Focus

    Shooting Mode c S g O W X F Page Function Face Priority On Smile Capture p.63 Face Priority Off Blink Detection p.60 , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash p.89 Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft Flash) (Standard) —...

  • Page 196: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger (p.27). The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 197 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 198 Message Description Print Canceled Displayed when printing is canceled. No image to be processed Displayed when there are no images to print. Wrong DPOF setting Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.

  • Page 199: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The battery is not Check if a battery is installed. If not, installed install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert The camera will The battery is installed the battery according to the +- symbols not turn on incorrectly in the battery compartment (p.28).
  • Page 200 Problem Cause Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects 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 201: 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 202 Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Face Priority P (Off) p.63 Flash Mode O (On) p.89 p.81 Drive Mode P (Off) p.82 Focus Mode P (Off) p.91 Zoom Position P (Off) p.69 MF Position P (Off) p.92 Memory White Balance P (Off)
  • Page 203 [W Setting] Menu Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Format Cancel — — p.174 Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound p.175 Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound According to initial Date Style (date) setting Date Style (time) Date p.43 Adjust...

  • Page 204: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Playback Mode Palette Items Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Digital SR — — — p.130 Interval 3 sec Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe p.124 Sound Effect O(On) Depending on the Recorded Pixels — — picture taken Resize p.144 Depending on the Quality Level...

  • Page 205: Key Operation

    Key Operation Last Memory Reset Item Function Default Setting Page Setting Setting Operation Q button Q mode — — — Mode Zoom/w/x Zoom Position Full wide-angle p.69 button p.81 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) p.82 Shooting Four-way b (Auto Picture) p.60 Mode controller Flash Mode...

  • Page 206: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.39) or the World Time (p.179). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...

  • Page 207: 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-LI78 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC78 (*) (Battery charger D-BC78, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC78 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC78, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.

  • Page 208: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 10 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD N (3648×2736 pixels), 6 (3072×2304 pixels) Number of Still f (2592×1944 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) Recorded Pixels M (16:9) (1920×1080 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels)
  • Page 209 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) Built-in Built-in Built-in 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Memory Memory Memory 9 pictures 117 pictures 17 pictures 228 pictures 24 pictures 321 pictures N 3648×2736 12 pictures 157 pictures 22 pictures...
  • Page 210 Digital Zoom Max. 5.7× (combines with 5× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 28.5×) Motion Blur Still Hi-sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR) Reduction Movie Movie shake reduction (Movie SR) Display 2.5 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots, Wide viewing angle Playback modes Single-frame, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max.
  • Page 211 Built-in Flash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye, Flash On + Red-eye, Soft Flash Flash Range Wide-angle: approx. 0.2 m - 4.4 m (approx. 0.66 ft - 14.44 ft) (Sensitivity: in Auto condition) Telephoto: approx. 0.6 m - 2.8 m (approx.

  • Page 212: 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 213 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 214 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 215: 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 216 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
  • Page 217 Memo...

  • Page 218: Index

    Index Symbols O Voice Recording ..168 V Natural Skin Tone ..73 A mode ...... 10, 50 U Candlelight ....71 Q mode ..... 10, 50 c Text .......78 Q button ....47, 49 W Blog ......63 I button ..... 46, 48 X Digital Wide ....84 [A Rec.Mode] F Digital Panorama ..86...
  • Page 219 Candlelight Mode ....71 Drive mode ....81, 82 Capture Mode Palette ..60 Center-weighted Editing Movies ....154 metering M ..... 100 Error messages ....194 Changing volume ..170, 175 Exposure setting ....97 Charging a battery ..... 27 Checking the Memory Card ........
  • Page 220 Image Recovery ....137 PAL ........184 Pan Focus 3 ....91 Image Storage Capacity .. 207 Infinity s ......91 Panoramic Pictures ....86 Info Display ......20 PC ........184 Installing a battery ..... 28 Pet Mode ......75 Instant Review ... 60, 103 Photo processing lab ..158 Intelligent zoom ....
  • Page 221 Saturation ......105 USB connection mode ..183 Saving as still picture (movie) ......155 Video output format ..184 Saving pictures by date ... 182 Voice Memo .....171 Saving settings ....115 Voice Recording Mode ..168 Screen Effect ....125 SD Memory Card ....33 Select time .......
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  • Page 224 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Hotline: 0180 5 736829 / 0180 5 PENTAX Austria Hotline: 0820 820 255 (http://www.pentax.at) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K.

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