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Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operatin Manual before using the camera.
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Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display.
• 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 disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
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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...
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AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.
Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling).
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• 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. •...
Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ............ 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ............4 Contents of the Operating Manual ............9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........10 Names of Parts..................11 Names of Operating Parts ..............12 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ..................
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Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure (Green Mode) ....50 Setting the Functions (Program Mode)..........51 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ....................52 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ................54 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ..............55 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)..............
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Zoom Display ..................103 Playing Back Movies ................105 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ......107 Nine-Image Display ................108 Slideshow .................... 109 Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds ............ 110 Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........... 110 Deleting All Images ................
Contents 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. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio S5n O-ST20 ( ) S-SW29 AV cable USB cable Rechargeable I-AVC7 ( ) I-USB17 ( ) lithium-ion battery D-LI8 ( ) Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operatin Manual before using the camera.
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power indicator Power switch Flash Self-timer lamp/ Auxiliary AF light Microphone Remote control receiver Lens USB/AV terminal Strap lug DC input terminal Terminal covers Back Flash status lamp (red) Focus status lamp (green) LCD monitor Speaker Battery charging stand terminal...
Names of Operating Parts Power switch QUICK/ button Zoom button Q Playback button Four-way controller OK/Display button MODE button MENU button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) Zoom button Four-way controller (3)
Powering the Camera Battery Battery lock lever Battery/card cover Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the battery with the symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Battery charging stand D-BC25 To power outlet AC plug cord CAMERA charging indicator Charging the Battery Use the battery charging stand D-BC25 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears.
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You can remove the battery from the camera and charge it. Place the battery in the battery charging stand so that the PENTAX name is visible. The BATTERY charging indicator on the stand lights red while the battery is being charged and goes out when charging is completed.
• Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time. • Do not use the battery charging stand D-BC25 to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charging stand may overheat or be damaged as a result.
• Recycling Batteries This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol. Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charging stand supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used.
Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Former Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Soviet Union Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...
To power outlet AC plug cord 4 symbols AC adapter Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.
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Precautions When Using the Battery Charging Stand or AC Adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charging stand or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA”...
Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card To remove the card, push in and pull out An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted.
• When you purchase the SD Memory Card, access the PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility...
Image Size and Quality Choose the image size and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.
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• The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time when using a 64MB SD Memory Card. • The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time) Power switch Q Playback button Four-way controller MODE button OK button MENU button If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time.
Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the desired city (Hometown). Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
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If you select [12h] in Step 3, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. • When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button QUICK button Zoom button LCD monitor The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
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Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Q Playback button LCD monitor Four-way controller OK button Playing Back an Image You can display the still picture you have just taken. Press the Q Playback button 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor.
Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor. The image will remain rotated when displayed during a slideshow. Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3).
Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power indicator Power switch Q Playback button Press the power switch. The power indicator is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release button.
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button. The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the Playback mode with the lens retracted. • Press the Q Playback button to extend the lens and switch to the Capture mode.
Using the Button Functions Capture Mode QUICK/i button Switches to the Green mode, the easiest way to take pictures. ( p.50) You can assign a different function to the QUICK button by selecting [Quick Button] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. (1p.91) w/x Zoom button Changes the size of the subject.
Playback Mode QUICK/ button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.110) w/x Zoom button Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.108) Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display.
) Performs the following operations during playback. Selects a recorded file before playback. If there are no recorded indexes: When ( ) is pressed during playback, rewinds five seconds. When ( ) is pressed during playback, advances five seconds. If there are recorded indexes: When ( ) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the previous index.
Voice Recording Mode Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. When pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Q Playback button Switches to Playback mode.
Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.
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To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q Playback button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.
Example of Menu Operation MENU button [Rec.Mode] Menu [Set-up] Menu Set-up Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Format Quality Level Sound White Balance Date Adjust Focusing Area World Time AE Metering English Sensitivity AUTO USB Connection PC MENU Exit MENU Exit Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance...
Menu List [Rec.Mode] Menu Yes ··· Adjustable No ··· Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation. Default Green Movie Other Item Description Page Setting mode Mode Modes...
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Default Green Movie Other Item Description Page Setting mode Mode Modes Sharpness For setting the sharpness p.92 (Normal) Saturation For setting the saturation p.93 (Normal) Contrast For setting the contrast p.94 (Normal) [Set-up] Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.138 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the type and Sound...
Operating the Mode Palette Once you press the MODE button, the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor. You can edit an image or change the settings of the camera. How to operate the Mode Palette The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette. Press the MODE button.
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Icon Item Description Page Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the Sunset mode sunrise or sunset. Food mode Lets you take appetizing pictures sf prepared food. Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair Pet mode color.
Playback Mode Palette Slideshow Default Item Item Description Page setting Slideshow For playing recorded images successively 3 sec p.109 Resize For changing the size and quality level of images — p.124 For trimming images and saving them as separate Trimming —...
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button.
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Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. 1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level ISO AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO...
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Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken.
2, 3 Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure (Green Mode) The Green mode lets you take pictures quickly and easily, simply by pressing the shutter release button. In Q (Green) mode, the camera automatically sets all the functions, including the shutter speed and aperture.
5, 6 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) (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 or Continuous Shooting mode. Press the MODE button in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears.
4, 5 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 10 available modes in Picture mode. H Landscape Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views. I Flower Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
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Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. Landscape Picture mode The picture is taken. In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance are automatically set to their default settings.
4, 5 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings. Press the MODE button in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Night-Scene mode).
4, 5 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) This mode enables you to take movies and sound. Press the MODE button in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Program Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Movie mode). Movie Press the OK button. The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready 00:23...
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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. •...
You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX) and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture.
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• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to “ACDSee for PENTAX Users Guide” for instructions on creating panorama pictures. • Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode.
6, 7 2, 4 3, 5 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Special Effect Mode) The filters consist of a posterization filter that takes posterization-type pictures, a soft filter that produces soft-contoured pictures and a slim filter that produces a slim effect. The Special Effect mode enables you to take pictures using these filters.
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Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 3/24/2005 3/24/2005 3/24/2005 12:00 12:00 12:00 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken with the Posterization filter. Taking Pictures using the Soft Filter ( SOFT SOFT...
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Taking Pictures with the Slim Filter (L) The screen for setting the slimness level appears when you select the slim filter in Special Effect mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select O (Slim Filter). SOFT Use the four-way controller (45) to set the slimness.
4, 5 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) In User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode. Press the MODE button in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (USER mode).
2, 3 Using the Self-Timer In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway.
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional). Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display or h on the LCD monitor.
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Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for...
2, 3 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) You can switch the Drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor.
Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the zoom button in Capture mode. Tele: makes the subject bigger. Wide: makes the subject smaller.
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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 MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to Rec.
6, 7, 8 2, 3, 4, 5 Taking Time-lapse Movies This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up. Press the MENU button in Movie mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
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Press the shutter release button fully. Stops recording movie. • Off (×1) is the normal setting for movies (approximately 30 frames per second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5. •...
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more icon) than 40 cm (16 in.).
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Auxiliary AF light • The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus mode. • The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzlingly.
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Changing the Focusing Point In Focusing Area mode, you can change the focusing point by moving the focus frame. (Focusing Area) mode, press the four-way controller (2345). Moves the focus frame [ ] (Focusing area). Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame is fixed in its new position.
Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the light Auto icon) conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Flash off Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. where flash photography is prohibited.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.
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Use the four-way controller (23) to Rec. Mode change the recording pixels. Recorded Pixels Press the shutter release button Quality Level White Balance halfway. Focusing Area AE Metering 1024 The camera is ready to take the picture. Sensitivity AUTO Cancel MENU •...
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression ratio. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The Recorded Pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p.75).
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• The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. • The quality level is fixed at D (Better) in the Green mode. Image Size and Quality p.24...
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by selecting the white balance best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
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Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the White Balance p.95 Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. Select [ ] (Manual) on the White White Balance...
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Normal range Multiple The autofocus range becomes smaller. Spot Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.
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When is selected, the AE metering point moves in correspondence with movement of the focusing area. ( p.73) Saving the AE Metering Mode p.95...
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. AUTO •...
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU 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.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Auxiliary AF Light The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions that the auto focus does not work properly.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Instant Review Time You can choose the Instant Review time from Off (no display), 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 3 sec., and 5 sec. Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Color Mode (Color Mode) You can choose the color from Full color, B & W and Sepia. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3, 4, White Balance Focusing Area 5, 6 AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture or Playback mode.
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Use the four-way controller (23) to Fn Setting select a function you want to assign. Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Quality Level Press the OK button. EV Compensation White Balance White Balance Focusing Area Press the shutter release button AE Metering Sensitivity Sensitivity halfway.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance 2, 3, 4 Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO MENU Exit Setting the QUICK Button You can register a function on the QUICK button. The function can be activated simply by pressing the QUICK button. Registering a Function Press the MENU button in Capture Rec.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Image Sharpness You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Color Saturation You can set the color saturation. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to Rec.
Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level 2, 3 White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO Exit MENU Setting the Image Contrast You can set the image contrast. Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to Rec.
Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off. • The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if [Zoom Position] is set to O(On) in [Memory].
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AE metering L (Multi-segment) p.82 Sensitivity AUTO p.84 Sharpness (Normal) p.92 Saturation (Normal) p.93 Contrast (Normal) p.94 EV compensation ±0.0 p.85 Aux. AF Light O (On) p.86 Color Mode Full color p.88 The settings of these items are memorized separately in User mode and Capture mode.
Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings This function lets you return all the shooting function settings to the defaults. All the items on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and the settings for flash, drive, focus, and displayed information are reset. For details on Rec.
Recording and Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card. 2, 3 Power indicator 1, 4 Microphone Speaker Press the power switch for more than two seconds, or press the 01:30:22...
Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. 1, 5 2, 3, 4 Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recording mode. Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0012 100-0012 100-0012 to choose the recording to play back.
Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. 1, 3 4, 5 Recording a voice memo Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo.
1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and use 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. 3/24/2005 3/24/2005 3/24/2005 If U appears on the displayed image, a 12:00 12:00 12:00...
Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back an Image”...
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Press the MENU button. Zoom playback ends. Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at specified magnification simply by pressing x/y on the zoom button once during zoom playback. Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [B Set-up] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Set-up to select [Quick Zoom].
1, 2, 3 Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include playback, frame by frame playback (forward or reverse), pause and volume adjustment. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back.
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No sound is output during fast-rewind and fast-forward playback. Magnifying a Paused Movie You can display a paused movie magnified up to four times. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mode. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed. 1 Voice Memo icon 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 2 Card/Built-in memory icon 3 Folder name 4 File name 5 Protect icon...
1, 2 Nine-Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. Press w/f on the zoom button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears.
1, 3, 5 4, 6 Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow.
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds 1, 3 Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound You can delete a single image, movie or sound. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image, movie or sound to delete.
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Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete.
Deleting All Images You can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. Enter the Playback mode and 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 press the QUICK button twice. Delete all images Delete all images Delete all images The Delete All screen appears.
1, 3 Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted. Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image, movie or sound to protect. Press the MODE button.
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Use the four-way controller (23) 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 to select [Protect]. Press the OK button. Protect Unprotect Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU • Select [Unprotect] in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting. • If the image is protected, the icon appears when the image, movie or sound is played back.
Viewing Images on a TV By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.
Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can be displayed using the remote control unit E or F (optional). Press the Q Playback button. Press the Shutter button or the zoom button of the remote control unit.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 4, 5, 9 Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image.
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Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 to choose the number of copies. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Date]. Copies Date Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0010 100-0010 to choose whether to insert the date or not.
2, 4, 6, 7, 8 3, 5, 9 Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the MODE button. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (DPOF). Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (3) to select [All Images]. Press the OK button.
Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB17) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer.
Printing Single Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. Select printing mode Select printing mode Select printing mode Press the OK button. Print All The Print this image screen appears. Print One Print W/DPOF settings Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010...
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the paper size. You can choose the print size from among Paper size 12 sizes: Setting (printer setting), Card, Paper Type Setting L, 2L, Postcard, 100×150, 4"×6", 8"×10", Quality Setting Border Status Setting Letter, 11"×17", A4, or A3.
Printing Using the DPOF Settings Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print W/DPOF settings]. Press the OK button. 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 The Print W/DPOF Settings screen Print W/DPOF settings Print W/DPOF settings Print W/DPOF settings appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check Copies Date the images and the print settings.
Editing Images 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 3, 7, 9 Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the card or memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
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Use the four-way controller (45) 100-0010 100-0010 100-0010 to change the size. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Recorded Pixels Quality Level Use the four-way controller (45) MENU to change the quality. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
3, 5 Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Press the MODE button in Playback mode after selecting an image to trim. The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Trimming).
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Press the OK button. The trimmed image is saved as a separate image. • Movies cannot be trimmed. • The image size is changed and saved.
2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Editing Pictures with Color Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters. You can choose from eight filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green and Yellow. Press the MODE button in Playback mode after selecting an image to edit.
1, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. Press the MODE button in Playback mode. The Mode Palette appears.
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Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.
Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or cut-and-stitch movies together. You cannot edit a movie unless the original movie lasts more than five seconds. Press the MODE button in Playback mode.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the frame you want to save. Select image to save Select image to save Select image to save Press the OK button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture. Cancel Cancel MENU Press the MENU button.
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Cutting and Stitching Movies Select [Cut and Stitch] on the Movie Edit screen. Press the OK button. The screen for choosing a start point to erase appears. Choose the start point Choose the start point Choose the start point to erase to erase to erase Use the four-way controller (45)
Copying Files 2, 4, 5 3, 6 You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once.
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To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller (23) Copy image and sound to select [ ] and press the OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Cancel Card.
Settings Camera Settings 2, 4 3, 5 Setting Up the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the MODE button in Playback mode. The Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller (2345) to choose (Start-up...
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• Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. To delete the start-up screen, display the Image select screen. While the image you have selected as a start-up screen is on the screen ([User] is indicated on the upper- right corner of the screen.), press the QUICK button.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter Rec. Mode release Recorded Pixels MENU button Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area AE Metering controller Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no SD...
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound. You can also change the operation sounds. Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter Rec. Mode release Recorded Pixels MENU button Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area controller AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Changing the Start-up Sound and Shutter Sound Use the four-way controller (23 3 ) Sound to select [Start-up Sound].
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area controller AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The frame moves to month. Date Style mm/dd/yy Use the four-way controller (23)
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)” (p.26) serve as the Home Time setting.
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area AE Metering controller Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Press the four-way controller (3). 14:25 World Time Use the four-way controller (45) to set whether daylight saving time is used or not.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), and Japanese.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area controller AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by five levels. Select [Brightness Level] on the [ Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area controller AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance Four-way Focusing Area controller AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO OK button MENU Exit MENU button Setting the Guide Display You can display the information on the mode you are currently using and the functions that are assigned to the QUICK button, etc., right after starting up the camera in Capture mode or switching to the Capture mode from other modes.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time English USB Connection PC MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time and language/ to the default settings. Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Appendix List of City This is a list of cities which you can choose for the World Time. Region City Region City North America Honolulu Africa/West Nairobi Anchorage Asia Jeddah Vancouver Tehran San Francisco Dubai Los Angeles Karachi Calgary Kabul Denver Male Chicago...
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC8 USB cable I-USB17 ( ) AV cable I-AVC7 ( ) Camera case O-CC8 Camera case O-CC25 Strap O-ST8 Strap O-ST20 ( ) Strap O-ST24 Remote control unit E (zoom function) Remote control unit F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 ( ) Battery charging stand D-BC25 ( )
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the quality/size and try again. No image and sound There are no images/sounds on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory.
This file could not be You are trying to resize, trim, protect an image, or you are trying processed to set an image for DPOF, or you are trying to edit an image with a digital filter or edit a movie while the image or movie cannot be processed with these functions.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install turn on battery. Battery is installed Check orientation of battery. incorrectly Reinsert battery, making sure that the battery matches the label inside the battery compartment.
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Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus: focus objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully, or use...
Main Specifications Camera Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5.0 megapixels Sensor 5.25 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 5M (2560×1920), 4M (2304×1728), 3M (2048×1536), 2M (1600×1200), 1024 (1024×768), 640 (640×480) Movie 640×480 pixels...
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Playback Functions Single-frame, 9 frame index, enlargement (max. 8×, scrollable), movie playback, sound playback, histogram display Playback Mode Palette (slideshow, resize, trimming, copy image and sound, color filter, brightness filter, movie edit, voice memo, protect, DPOF, start-up screen) Digital Filter Color filter (B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow), Brightness filter Focusing System...
Size 83 (W) × 52 (H) × 20.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members and projections) Weight 105 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card) Weight When Shooting 120 g (including battery and SD Memory Card) Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charging stand, AC plug cord, USB cable, software (CD-ROM), AV cable, strap, operating manual Power Supply Battery Charging Stand D-BC25...
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.
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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.
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.
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 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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