Page 1 Operating Manual Hotline: + 39-02-509958.1 PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367, 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX Imaging (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. Company...
Page 2 Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, 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 or unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
Page 4: Precautions For Battery Usage
e_kb453.book Page 2 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
Page 5: Care To Be Taken During Handling
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. About the AC Adapter Caution •...
Page 6 e_kb453.book Page 4 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
e_kb453.book Page 5 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........3 Contents ...................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........11 Camera Features.................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........14 Names of Parts................15 Names of Operating Parts ..............16 Monitor Indications .................16 Getting Started...
Page 8 e_kb453.book Page 6 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting the Camera Functions ............47 Setting with the Menus ..............47 Menu List ..................50 Setting the Shooting Mode .............52 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............55 Setting the Playback Mode.............57 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ...................60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode)................60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings...
Page 9 e_kb453.book Page 7 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Recording Movies ................99 Recording a Movie................99 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ........101 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........103 Selecting the Frame Rate.............104 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode).................105 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....106 Playing Back and Deleting Images...
Page 10 e_kb453.book Page 8 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Printing Using PictBridge ..............138 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........138 Printing Single Images..............139 Printing All Images................141 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ..........142 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer........142 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)........143 Playing Back Sound .................145 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.............146...
Page 11 e_kb453.book Page 9 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.
Page 12 e_kb453.book Page 10 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Memo...
Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual
Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer.
Page 14: Camera Features
Page 12 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio L40 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 Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio L40, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.110) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back.
Page 16: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Page 14 Monday, July 23, 2007 4:34 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio L40 O-ST51 (*) S-SW70 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger AC plug cord...
Page 17: Names Of Parts
e_kb453.book Page 15 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self-timer lamp (red) Power switch Flash Lens Microphone Strap lug Back LCD monitor PC/AV terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket DC terminal cover Speaker...
Page 18: Names Of Operating Parts
e_kb453.book Page 16 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release 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.43 - p.46) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Page 19 e_kb453.book Page 17 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1 Shooting mode (p.52) 8 Remaining image storage capacity 2 Flash mode (p.81) 3 Drive mode (p.72, p.73) 9 Battery indicator (p.23) 4 Focus mode (p.79) 10 Focus frame (p.39) 5 Camera shake icon (p.77) 11 Date imprint warning (p.96) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.74) 12 Date and time (p.37)
Page 20 e_kb453.book Page 18 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications 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 B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected.
Page 21: Getting Started
e_kb453.book Page 19 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Getting Started 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 22: Powering The Camera
C onnect the A C plug cord to the battery charger D -B C 63. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.
Page 23: Installing The Battery
Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
Page 24 e_kb453.book Page 22 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.25) • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.
Page 25: Charging The Battery Abroad
e_kb453.book Page 23 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the w indicator on the LCD monitor. Screen Display Battery Status w (green) Adequate power remains. x (green) Battery is running low. y (yellow) Battery is running very low.
Page 26 e_kb453.book Page 24 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K.
Page 27: Using The Ac Adapter With A Household Power Supply
e_kb453.book Page 25 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM AC plug cord AC adapter connector cable DC terminal Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.
Page 28: Installing The Sd Memory Card
e_kb453.book Page 26 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card socket 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 29 e_kb453.book Page 27 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the lens.
Page 30 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
Page 31: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level Of Still Pictures
e_kb453.book Page 29 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.
Page 32: Recorded Pixels, Quality Level And Frame Rate Of Movies
e_kb453.book Page 30 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) Built-in Built-in Built-in 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB Memory Memory Memory 5 pictures 62 pictures 11 pictures 121 pictures 17 pictures 186 pictures a 3264×2448 f 2592×1944...
Page 33 11 min. 2 min. 23 min. 3 sec. 33 sec. 7 sec. 6 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used.
Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off
e_kb453.book Page 32 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Page 35: Turning The Camera On In Playback Mode
Q button Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode You can start Optio L40 in playback mode with the lens closed. Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures.
Page 36: Initial Settings
e_kb453.book Page 34 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Power switch Four-way controller 4 button 3 button In this manual, the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as indicated on the right.
Page 37 e_kb453.book Page 35 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. Initial Setting The Initial Setting screen appears in the English selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time Hometown New York appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen.
Page 38 e_kb453.book Page 36 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [Hometown]. English Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown The Hometown screen appears. New York Use the four-way controller (45) Cancel MENU to choose the city.
Page 39: Setting The Date And Time
e_kb453.book Page 37 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Style mm dd yy Use the four-way controller (23) Date 01/01/2007...
Page 40 e_kb453.book Page 38 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”...
Page 41: Quick Start
e_kb453.book Page 39 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch.
Page 42: Instant Review
e_kb453.book Page 40 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • The shooting mode is set to b (Auto Picture mode) in the default settings. (p.60) Turn the power on to enable taking still pictures in b mode. • Press the Green button to switch to s (Green mode) and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically.
Page 43: Playing Back Still Pictures
e_kb453.book Page 41 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller Playing Back Images Press the Q button after taking a picture. File number The image appears on the LCD monitor. In 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038...
Page 44: Rotating The Displayed Image
e_kb453.book Page 42 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button i button Rotating the Displayed Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.
Page 45: Common Operations
e_kb453.book Page 43 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully.
Page 46 e_kb453.book Page 44 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode. (p.72, p.73) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.52) : Changes the flash mode. (p.81) : Changes the focus mode. (p.79) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.80) 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 47: Q Mode
e_kb453.book Page 45 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) Shutter release button Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.107) Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed.
Page 48 e_kb453.book Page 46 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.116, p.145, p.147) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.58) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.116, p.145, p.147) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file...
Page 49: Setting The Camera Functions
e_kb453.book Page 47 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Pressing the 3 button in A mode displays the [A Rec.
Page 50 e_kb453.book Page 48 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A Rec.
Page 51 e_kb453.book Page 49 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Saving 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. Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button.
Page 52: Menu List
e_kb453.book Page 50 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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.167) 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 53 e_kb453.book Page 51 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM [u Setting] Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.148 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the Sound start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound p.149 and self-timer sound Date Adjust...
Page 54: Setting The Shooting Mode
1, 2 Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio L40 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Page 55: Capture Mode Palette
e_kb453.book Page 53 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • In shooting modes other than R, A, O, c and Y, the flash, focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode. •...
Page 56: Face Recognition
e_kb453.book Page 54 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Ideal for taking pictures of children who are Kids moving around. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter p.71 release button is pressed.
Page 57: Calling Up A Specific Menu
e_kb453.book Page 55 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Calling Up a Specific Menu Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.
Page 58 e_kb453.book Page 56 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Using the Green Button Press the Green button in A The function assigned to Green button mode. The function assigned to [Green Button] on EV Compensation EV Compensation EV Compensation the [u Setting] menu is called up. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings and press the 4 button.
Page 59: Setting The Playback Mode
e_kb453.book Page 57 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback 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 60: Playback Mode Palette
e_kb453.book Page 58 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Playback Mode Palette Item Description Page For playing back recorded images one after Slideshow p.114 another For changing the recorded pixels and quality of Resize p.125 images Cropping For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p.127 For copying images and sound files from the Image/Sound...
Page 61 e_kb453.book Page 59 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes When Guide Display (p.162) is set to O (On), a guide of the mode selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette appears.
Page 62: Taking Pictures
e_kb453.book Page 60 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 4, 5 1, 2 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes: - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and e (Portrait mode).
Page 63 e_kb453.book Page 61 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • In b mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (p.76) • In b mode, [Focusing Area] is set to Multiple. (p.89) • The continuous shooting function is not available in b mode. •...
Page 64: Letting The Camera Choose The Optimal Settings (Program Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 62 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 5, 6 1, 2 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.
Page 65: Reducing Camera Shake And Blurring When Taking Pictures (Digital Sr Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 63 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 5, 6 1, 2 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to reduce camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter speed (set to remain faster than 1/15 sec.) and aperture automatically.
Page 66: Taking Pictures Of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 64 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 4, 5 1, 2 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode) z (Natural Skin Tone mode) and e (Portrait mode) are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.54) operates for each shooting mode, making taking pictures centered on the subject’s face easier.
Page 67 e_kb453.book Page 65 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the location of the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face.
Page 68: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 66 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 2, 3 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In s (Green mode), you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the Green button in A 38 38 38 mode.
Page 69 e_kb453.book Page 67 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the camera does not switch to s mode. The assigned function is displayed. (p.55) • In s mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button.
Page 70: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 68 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 4, 5 1, 2 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Page 71: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 69 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 7, 8 1, 2, 4 3, 5, 6 Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 72 e_kb453.book Page 70 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. •...
Page 73: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 71 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 6, 7 1, 2, 4 3, 5 F (H Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In E (Pet mode), your moving pet is kept in focus while you take the picture, allowing you to capture the color of your pet’s coat.
Page 74: Using The Self-Timer
e_kb453.book Page 72 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 3, 4 1, 2 s b R A d q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Page 75: Taking A Series Of Pictures
e_kb453.book Page 73 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 3, 4 1, 2 R q < i \ c Q E D Taking a Series of Pictures In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
Page 76: Using The Zoom
e_kb453.book Page 74 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM s b R A d q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in A 38 38 38 mode.
Page 77 e_kb453.book Page 75 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode.
Page 78: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)
e_kb453.book Page 76 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO Exit Exit Exit MENU 1, 4 R A d q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Page 79: Displaying Shooting Information
e_kb453.book Page 77 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Displaying Shooting Information The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.16). •...
Page 80 e_kb453.book Page 78 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels.
Page 81: Setting The Shooting Functions
e_kb453.book Page 79 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting the Shooting Functions s b R A d q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (15.7 in.) or more (60 cm or 23.6 in.
Page 82: Manual Focus
e_kb453.book Page 80 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • In s mode, you can only select =, q, r and 3. • r cannot be selected in z and e modes. • If you select =/q/r/\ in d mode, you can only focus before shooting.
Page 83: Selecting The Flash Mode
e_kb453.book Page 81 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM s b R A q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the Auto light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness.
Page 84 e_kb453.book Page 82 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Auto Auto button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).
Page 85: Selecting The Recorded Pixels
e_kb453.book Page 83 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO Exit Exit Exit MENU 1, 6 b R A q < z e i \ c Q E D Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
Page 86 e_kb453.book Page 84 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the four-way controller (5). Storage Capacity A pull-down menu appears. Recorded Pixels Use the four-way controller (23) Quality Level White Balance to change the number of recorded Focusing Area 1024 Sensitivity pixels.
Page 87: Selecting The Quality Level
e_kb453.book Page 85 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO Exit Exit Exit MENU 1, 6 b R A q < z e i \ c Q E D Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures.
Page 88 e_kb453.book Page 86 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • When shooting mode is set to Y, quality level is fixed at D. • When shooting mode is set to d, the quality level set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.103) •...
Page 89: Adjusting The White Balance
e_kb453.book Page 87 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO Exit Exit Exit MENU 1, 6 R A d c Y 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.
Page 90 e_kb453.book Page 88 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” (p.88) for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button.
Page 91: Changing The Focusing Area
e_kb453.book Page 89 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 6 R A d q < i \ c Q E D Y Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Page 92: Setting The Sensitivity
e_kb453.book Page 90 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 6 b R A q < z e i \ Q E D Y Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
Page 93 e_kb453.book Page 91 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM • When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 3200. • If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button.
Page 94: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
e_kb453.book Page 92 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO Exit Exit Exit MENU 1, 6 b R A q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec (default setting),...
Page 95: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
e_kb453.book Page 93 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 4 R A d c Y Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.
Page 96: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)
e_kb453.book Page 94 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 4 R A d c Y Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation.
Page 97: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)
e_kb453.book Page 95 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 4 R A d c Y Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level.
Page 98: Setting The Date Imprint
e_kb453.book Page 96 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 4 b R A q < z e i \ c Q E D Y Setting the Date Imprint You can choose whether to imprint the shooting date on the picture when shooting.
Page 99: Saving The Settings (Memory)
e_kb453.book Page 97 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even 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 e_kb453.book Page 98 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4, 5 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 7 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].
Page 101: Recording Movies
e_kb453.book Page 99 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Recording Movies 4, 5 1, 2 Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Page 102 e_kb453.book Page 100 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the shutter release button halfway. When you select =/q/r/\, you can press the shutter release button halfway before starting to record to focus. Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. •...
Page 103: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies
e_kb453.book Page 101 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU 2, 3, 4, Quality Level White Balance 5, 6 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 8 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: [m 640×480] and [D 320×240].
Page 104 e_kb453.book Page 102 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Recording time for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.
Page 105: Selecting The Quality Level Of Movies
e_kb453.book Page 103 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU 2, 3, 4, Quality Level White Balance 5, 6 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 8 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size.
Page 106: Selecting The Frame Rate
e_kb453.book Page 104 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU 2, 3, 4, Quality Level White Balance 5, 6 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 8 Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: [30fps] and [15fps].
Page 107: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)
e_kb453.book Page 105 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU 2, 3, 4, Quality Level White Balance 5, 6 Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 8 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) In d (Movie mode), you can set the color mode to Black and White or Sepia, as well as Full Color (default setting), when recording a movie.
Page 108: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Anti-Shake) Function
e_kb453.book Page 106 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Exit Exit 1, 6 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function In d (Movie mode), you can use the Movie SR (movie anti-shake) function to correct camera shake.
Page 109: Playing Back And Deleting Images
e_kb453.book Page 107 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images 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 playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as “Q mode”.
Page 110: Playing Back Still Pictures
e_kb453.book Page 108 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.41) for instructions.
Page 111: Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display
e_kb453.book Page 109 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ Frame f/y button.
Page 112 e_kb453.book Page 110 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Switching 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.
Page 113: Zoom Playback
e_kb453.book Page 111 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2 Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback.
Page 114 e_kb453.book Page 112 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Setting Format MENU Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 2, 3 World Time English Language/ Exit MENU Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button once.
Page 115: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode
e_kb453.book Page 113 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...
Page 116: Slideshow
e_kb453.book Page 114 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3 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).
Page 117 e_kb453.book Page 115 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Interval 3sec Use the four-way controller (23) Screen Effect Wipe Sound Effect to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). MENU Start Start...
Page 118: Playing Back Movies
e_kb453.book Page 116 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Playing Back Movies 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017...
Page 119: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment
e_kb453.book Page 117 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment PC/AV terminal AUDIO VIDEO yellow white By using the AV cable, you can take pictures and play back captured 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.
Page 120: Deleting Images
e_kb453.book Page 118 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Deleting Images Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary. 1, 3 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image and sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.123) Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete.
Page 121 e_kb453.book Page 119 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.146), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound.
Page 122: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)
e_kb453.book Page 120 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 3, 5 3, 6 2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button.
Page 123 e_kb453.book Page 121 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Delete all selected Delete all selected Use the four-way controller (23) images/sounds images/sounds to select [Select & Delete]. Select & Delete Cancel Press the 4 button. MENU The selected images and sound files are deleted.
Page 124: Deleting All Images And Sound Files
e_kb453.book Page 122 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2 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.123) Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears.
Page 125: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)
e_kb453.book Page 123 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 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.
Page 126 e_kb453.book Page 124 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect).
Page 127: Editing And Printing Images
e_kb453.book Page 125 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Editing and Printing Images Editing Images 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 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.
Page 128 e_kb453.book Page 126 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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 between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Page 129: Cropping Images
e_kb453.book Page 127 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop.
Page 130: Copying Images And Sound Files
e_kb453.book Page 128 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.
Page 131 e_kb453.book Page 129 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017...
Page 132: Using The Digital Filters
e_kb453.book Page 130 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Using the Digital Filters This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc. You can choose from 10 digital filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Color extract (B&W with Red, B&W with Green, B&W with Blue), and SOFT.
Page 133: Using The Brightness Filter
e_kb453.book Page 131 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.
Page 134: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)
e_kb453.book Page 132 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.
Page 135 e_kb453.book Page 133 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/f/y button to make the image larger or smaller. MENU Cancel Cancel...
Page 136: Red-Eye Compensation
e_kb453.book Page 134 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct.
Page 137: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)
e_kb453.book Page 135 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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 e_kb453.book Page 136 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 The message [DPOF setting for this image] DPOF setting for DPOF setting for DPOF setting for appears. To make DPOF settings for this image this image this image...
Page 139: Printing All Images
e_kb453.book Page 137 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 4 1, 3, 5 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.
Page 140: Printing Using Pictbridge
e_kb453.book Page 138 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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 PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera.
Page 141: Printing Single Images
e_kb453.book Page 139 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way Select printing mode Select printing mode controller (23) to select [Single Image]. All Images Single Image Press the 4 button. DPOF AUTOPRINT The setting screen appears.
Page 142 e_kb453.book Page 140 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Use the four-way controller Paper Size (2345) to choose the paper Setting Card 8”×10” size. 100×150 Letter You can only choose a size that is Postcard 11”×17” supported by your printer. 4”×6”...
Page 143: Printing All Images
e_kb453.book Page 141 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Printing All Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way Select printing mode Select printing mode controller (23) to select [All Images]. All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017...
Page 144: Printing Using The Dpof Settings
e_kb453.book Page 142 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Printing Using the DPOF Settings In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 The DPOF settings you have made appear.
Page 145: Recording And Playing Back Sound
e_kb453.book Page 143 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions.
Page 146 e_kb453.book Page 144 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the shutter release button fully. 01:30:22 01:30:22 Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks during recording. You can record sound 00:01:22 00:01:22 00:01:22 until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or up to 24 hours consecutively. Stop Stop SHUTTER...
Page 147: Playing Back Sound
e_kb453.book Page 145 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. 2, 3, 4 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) 100 - 0025 100 - 0025 0025 to choose a sound file to play back.
Page 148: Adding A Voice Memo To Images
e_kb453.book Page 146 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. 1, 2, 3 4, 5 Recording a Voice Memo Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.
Page 149: Playing Back A Voice Memo
e_kb453.book Page 147 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Q mode and use the 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back.
Page 150: Settings
e_kb453.book Page 148 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
Page 151: Changing The Sound Settings
e_kb453.book Page 149 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound.
Page 152 e_kb453.book Page 150 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1] (default setting), [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7.
Page 153: Changing The Date And Time
e_kb453.book Page 151 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings.
Page 154 e_kb453.book Page 152 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). Date Adjust The frame moves to [Date]. Date Style mm dd yy Date 01/01/2007 Time 0:00 Cancel MENU...
Page 155: Setting The World Time
e_kb453.book Page 153 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37) and “Changing the Date and Time”...
Page 156 e_kb453.book Page 154 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.153 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city.
Page 157: Changing The Display Language
e_kb453.book Page 155 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Page 158: Changing The Image Folder Name
e_kb453.book Page 156 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the name of the folder where images are saved.
Page 159: Changing The Usb Connection Mode
e_kb453.book Page 157 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer.
Page 160: Changing The Video Output Format
e_kb453.book Page 158 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.
Page 161: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor
e_kb453.book Page 159 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ Exit MENU 3 button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Page 162: Using The Power Saving Function
e_kb453.book Page 160 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.
Page 163: Setting Auto Power Off
e_kb453.book Page 161 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.
Page 164: Setting The Guide Display
e_kb453.book Page 162 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Setting the Guide Display You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in Capture Mode Palette (p.52) and Playback Mode Palette (p.57).
Page 165: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)
e_kb453.book Page 163 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Format Sound Date Adjust 08/01/2007 Four-way controller World Time English Language/ 4 button Exit MENU 3 button Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults.
Page 166: Changing The Start-Up Screen
e_kb453.book Page 164 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM How to display the Playback Mode Palette Slideshow Slideshow 2, 3, 5 4, 6 Cancel Cancel MENU Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.
Page 167: Appendix
e_kb453.book Page 165 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Appendix List of World Time Cities The following are cities that can be set for [Hometown] and [Destination] in World Time. Region City Video output Region City Video output North Honolulu NTSC Africa/ Dakar...
Page 168 e_kb453.book Page 166 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Region City Video output Oceania Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago NTSC • The video output mode shown in the Video output column in the table above is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial Setting (p.34).
Page 169: Default Settings
e_kb453.book Page 167 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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 : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
Page 170 e_kb453.book Page 168 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting MF Position P (Off) — p.80 White Balance P (Off) — p.87 Sensitivity P (Off) — p.90 EV Compensation P (Off) — p.76 Memory Digital Zoom...
Page 171: Key Operation
e_kb453.book Page 169 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Page Setting Setting Power Saving 5 sec p.160 Auto Power Off 3 min p.161 Quick Zoom P (Off) p.112 Green Button Green Mode p.55 Guide Display O (On) p.162 Playback Mode Palette Items...
Page 172: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
e_kb453.book Page 170 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : Can be set and function is available. : Fixed setting. Cannot be changed. : Can be set but function is not available. No : Cannot be set. Y q <...
Page 173: Optional Accessories
e_kb453.book Page 171 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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. Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC63 (*) (including Battery charger D-BC63 (*) and AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC64...
Page 174: Messages
e_kb453.book Page 172 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery with the Battery depleted charger. (p.23) The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more Built-in memory full images can be saved.
Page 175 e_kb453.book Page 173 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, Data being processed or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Page 176: Troubleshooting
e_kb453.book Page 174 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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. The camera will The battery is installed Reinsert the battery according to the +- not turn on incorrectly...
Page 177 e_kb453.book Page 175 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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.
Page 178: Main Specifications
e_kb453.book Page 176 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8 megapixels Sensor 8.5 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.35 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter a (3264×2448 pixels), f (2592×1944 pixels) Recorded Pixels Still Picture g (2304×1728 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels)
Page 179 e_kb453.book Page 177 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Movie/Sound 30fps 15fps Sound Built-in Built-in Built-in 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB Memory Memory Memory 3 min. 7 min. 20 sec. 41 sec. 47 sec. 28 sec. 5 min. 10 min. 28 sec.
Page 180 e_kb453.book Page 178 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Focus Modes Autofocus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus, Manual Focus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable) ∞ Focus Range Normal : Approx. 0.4 m - ∞...
Page 181 e_kb453.book Page 179 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Power Supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery Life Number of * Recording capacity shows approximate...
Page 182: 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 183 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 184 e_kb453.book Page 182 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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 185: 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 186 e_kb453.book Page 184 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM 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.
Page 187: Index
e_kb453.book Page 185 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Index Symbols Auto , ........81 Auto F ......87 [A Rec. Mode] menu ..50 Auto Power Off ....161 A mode ......9, 107 Autofocus ......89 Q button ......43, 45 AV equipment ....
Page 188 e_kb453.book Page 186 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Default setting .......34 Delete i .......42, 118 3 button ....44, 46 Deleting sounds ....119 Macro q ........ 79 Digital Filter ......130 Magnify y ......111 Digital SR ......53, 63 Manual Focus \ ....
Page 189 e_kb453.book Page 187 Monday, July 23, 2007 3:35 PM Super Macro r ....79 Quality Level ...29, 85, 103 Quick Zoom ......112 Tungsten Light I ....87 ........117 Recorded Pixels ......29, 30, 83, 101 USB connection mode ..157 Recording movies ....99 Recording sounds...
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Pentax OPTIO L40 Operating Manual

Camera Features

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Powering the Camera

Installing the SD Memory Card

Turning the Camera on and off

Initial Settings

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Playing Back Still Pictures

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Setting the Camera Functions

Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information

Setting the Shooting Functions

Saving the Settings (Memory)

Recording Movies

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Movies

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment

Deleting Images

Editing and Printing Images

Editing Images

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Printing Using Pictbridge

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

Playing Back Sound

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

Settings

Camera Settings

Appendix

List of World Time Cities

Default Settings

Functions Available for each Shooting Mode

Optional Accessories

Messages

Troubleshooting

Main Specifications

Warranty Policy

Index

Quick Links

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Summary of Contents for Pentax OPTIO L40