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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 2 Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S 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.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • 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.

  • Page 4: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • 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). Pentax is not responsible for consequen- tial damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product.
  • Page 5 However, this has no effect on the recorded image. • There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the Focus Mode ····························································37 Selecting the Flash Mode ·····························································39 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ·······················40 Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·····················································41 Selecting the Quality Levels ·························································42 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ············································································43 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 7 Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo ·······································84 Erasing All Images ·······································································86 Protecting Images/sound from Deletion (Protect) ························87 Viewing Images on a TV ········································································88 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ·····················································89 Printing Single Image ···································································89 Printing All Images ·······································································91 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 8 Setting the Alarm ················································································122 Checking the Alarm ····································································122 Setting the Alarm ········································································122 Turning the Alarm Off ·································································123 Appendix ····················································································124 List of City Names ···············································································124 Optional Accessories ···········································································125 Messages·····························································································126 Troubleshooting····················································································128 Main Specifications ··············································································130 WARRANTY POLICY ··········································································132 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    Caution operating the camera. The icons above the title show the Capture Picture Mode modes, that can activate the function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    130. Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 11: Name Of Parts

    Name of Parts Front Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button Built-in flash Flashlight sensor Lens Self-timer lamp DC input terminal Microphone Strap lug PC/AV terminal Terminal cover Back Viewfinder LCD monitor Battery/Card cover Tripod socket Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 12: Names Of Operating Parts

    The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( ) Zoom / button (Only for digital zoom and magni- Four-way controller ( ) fied playback) Four-way controller ( ) Display button Four-way controller ( ) button MENU button button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 14: Powering The Camera

    Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX name is visible. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed.

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly ori- ented, it may cause malfunction. • Do not twist the battery/card cover more than is necessary when it is open. Doing so may damage the cover. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 16 Number of recordable images : Approx. 160 (when 50% shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 110 min. * The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as Caution temperature decreases.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    • When using the AC adapter D-AC8, be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter. • When connecting the DC terminals, be sure to match the symbols. Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 18: Installing The Sd Memory Card/Multimediacard

    • The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 19: Data Backup

    • The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the fol- lowing circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased • when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    Press the four-way controller ( ). Exit MENU The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. • You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to memo “Changing the Display Language” (p.116). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 21: Setting The Home Town

    Press the four-way controller ( ). City D.S.T The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. Exit MENU • You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to memo “Setting the World Time” (p.114). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    : 00 12/24 Exit Exit Exit MENU DISP Use the Display button to select Date Adjust the 12-hour or 24-hour display format. 10 / 20 / 2003 11 : 19 12/24 Exit Exit Exit MENU DISP Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 23 MENU button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on. • You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.114). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 24: Quick Start

    : makes the subject smaller. You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder. As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to memo check the focusing area on the LCD monitor. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 25 (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK but- ton during Instant Review ( p.78). Setting the Instant Review Time p.48 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 26: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. Press the Playback button after taking a picture. An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller ( displays the previous image. displays the next image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 27 Zoom / button. • In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be dis- played. • If there are no images stored, the [No image&sound] mes- sage will be displayed. Zoom Display p.79 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 28: How To View The Recorded Images

    If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display them on your TV monitor. To view images on your TV, con- nect the camera to the TV with the video cable. Viewing Images on a TV p.88 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 29 The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs DPOF printing. Setting the Printing Service p.89 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 30: Common Operations

    • To switch from Voice Recording Only mode to Capture Only mode or Playback Only mode, turn the camera off and then turn it on again. Recording Sound Only p.76 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 31: Using The Button Functions

    MENU button Displays the active menus in [Rec. Mode], [Playback] and [Set-up]. ( p.32) Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.40, 81) Playback button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Switches to Playback mode. ( p.24).

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    • When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, press- memo ing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode. Turn the camera off and turn it on again to switch from play- back only mode to capture mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 33: Voice Recorder Mode

    When pressed during recording, an index can be added. When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 sec- memo ond, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 34: Setting The Menus

    • Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly, any changes to setting will not be saved. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 35: Example Of Menu Operation

    • When you display the menu from Capture mode, the [Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed, and when you display the menu from Playback mode, the Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals [Playback] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 36: Menu List

    For adjusting the exposure ±0.0 p.52 Compensation between –2.0 and +2.0. • For “ ” items, you can change the setting on the menu screen, however, memo any changes are invalid in actual operation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 37 For playing back images at the maximum zoom size with the Zoom p.119 Quick Zoom button pressed only once Fn Setting For registering a function on the four-way controller ( p.120 p.121 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures

    The virtual mode dial appears. Move the icon for the desired mode to the top of the dial using the four-way controller ( The icon will be surrounded by a green frame. Press the OK button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Focus Mode

    [Super Macro Mode]. • When the movie picture mode ( p.56) is selected, the focus mode is set to Autofocus mode, Infinity-landscape mode and Manual focus mode. • The flash does not fire in Super Macro mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 40 In focusing area mode, press the four-way controller ) to move the autofocus area. Press the shutter release button. To return the autofocus area to its original location, press button again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 41: Selecting The Flash Mode

    The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp p.23 Saving the Flash Mode p.74 Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be Caution Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals overexposed.

  • Page 42: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    LCD Monitor Off Turn off the LCD monitor. (The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode.) Display On • The display cannot be turned off in Caution mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Saving the Display Mode p.74...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    MENU • The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie memo picture mode. • If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Quality Levels

    Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2048 1556 to select the size. Quality Level White Balance Press the OK button. Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering The camera is ready to take the Sensitivity Auto picture. Exit MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting

    The white balance screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( to select the setting. Exit MENU Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the White Balance p.74 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 46 Exit MENU The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 47: Changing The Af Area (Focusing Area)

    Exit MENU The camera is ready to take the picture. The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check memo the focusing area on the LCD monitor. Saving the Focusing Area Setting p.74 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 48: Setting The Light Metering Range To Determine The Exposure

    Press the OK button. Exit MENU The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the AE Metering Method p.74 When is selected, the metering point moves in correspon- memo dence with movement of the focusing area. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 49: Setting The Sensitivity

    Recorded Pixels 2048 1556 Quality Level Press the OK button. White Balance Focusing Area Multiple The camera is ready to take the AE Metering Sensitivity Auto picture. Exit MENU Saving the Sensitivity p.74 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 50: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Press the OK button. Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Parallel The camera is ready to take the Memory Sharpness picture. Exit MENU The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned memo off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 51: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Digital Zoom Instant Review 2sec [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Parallel Press the OK button. Memory Sharpness The camera is ready to take the Exit picture. MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 52: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Use the four-way controller ( Rec. Mode to change the setting from Saturation Contrast [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. ± 0.0 EV Compensation Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the Exit MENU picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 53: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Use the four-way controller ( Rec. Mode to change the setting from Saturation Contrast [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. ± 0.0 EV Compensation Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Exit MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 54: Ev Compensation

    Saving the EV Compensation Value p.74 EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller ( memo in the Fn default settings. p.120 The light metering method is either center-weighted or spot Caution when the EV setting is adjusted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    Set the functions you want to use. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.36 to p.52) for details of how to set the functions. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. Taking Still Pictures p.22 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Picture Mode According To The Shooting Scene

    Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. In Picture mode, the EV compensation, saturation, contrast, sharp- memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals ness and white balance are automatically set to their default set- tings. You can change the settings.

  • Page 57: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)

    Using the shutter release button p.23 Playing back still pictures p.24 The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark Caution scenes. To prevent camera shaking, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 58: Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

    Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button. : makes the image bigger. : makes the image smaller. Press the shutter release button. Shooting will end. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 59 Movie Picture mode. • Only the digital zoom can be used to change the size of the image in Movie Picture mode. Use the LCD monitor when recording a movie picture. Fast Forward Movie Mode p.73 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 60: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    Take the first picture. Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image is displayed in trans- parent form on the left of the LCD monitor. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 61 • Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode. • A computer that supports Windows is necessary for join- ing images to form a panorama picture. (The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures With Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

    Press the four-way controller ( ). The filter options screen is displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the filter you want to use. Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 63 Use the four-way controller ( ) to set the slimness. Decreases slimness. Increases slimness. Press the OK button. The camera returns to digital filter mode. • The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is Caution selected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 64: Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)

    The virtual mode dial appears. Use the four-way controller ( ) to 10/20/2003 10/20/2003 select User mode ( 11:19 11:19 Press the OK button. Press the shutter release button. The picture is taken. Registering Functions in User Mode p.75 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 65: Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

    The 3D image mode screen appears again. Take the pictures Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the 3D mode Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 66 Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera. Distance to subject 0.1 m 0.3 m 0.5 m Camera movement 0.5 cm 1 cm 1.5 cm 2.5 cm 7.5 cm 13 cm Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 67 A cer- tain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer. How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 68 Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved. • Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer. Caution • Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 69 Example of a 3D picture Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 70: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

    • The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] setting. Caution • The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. • Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture, Panorama Assist and 3D Image modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 71: Using The Self-Timer

    Menu button while the second count is displayed. • In 3D Image mode, both the first and second images will be taken with the self-timer engaged. Playing Back Still Pictures p.24 Taking a Picture of Yourself p.54 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 72: Using The Remote Control Unit (Optional)

    A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. If the battery needs changing, con- tact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for changing the battery.) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 73: Using The Zoom

    12 times. When digital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position p.74 You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie Picture mode. memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 74 • If [Slim] has been selected for the digital filter, you cannot use the digital zoom. • When you use the digital zoom function, the object should be memo focused by the LCD monitor. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p.74 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 75: Taking Time-Lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)

    × 2 are played back twice as fast and movies taken at × 5 are played back five times as fast. • Sound cannot be recorded. Movie Picture Mode p.56 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 76: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    • The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory]. • [Memory] can be set separately in User mode and other shooting modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 77: Register Functions In User Mode

    AE metering (Multi segment) p.46 Sensitivity Auto p.47 Digital zoom p.71 Instant review 1 sec p.48 Mode memory All On p.74 Sharpness Normal p.49 Saturation Normal p.50 Contrast Normal p.51 Fn settings EV compensation p.120 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 78: Recording And Playback

    • When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 second after recording has started, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 79: Playing Back Sound

    ( ) Increases the volume Zoom / button ( Reduces the volume Press the four-way controller ( ). Playback will end. Press the Playback button. The camera will switch to the Voice Recorder Mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 80: Adding A Voice Memo

    • A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already memo has a voice memo. • appears on the screen when a voice memo is added. Caution A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( ) images. • Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 81: Playback/Erasing/Editing

    • The movie pictures cannot be magnified. Caution • If the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode, pressing Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals the Playback button will not change the mode to Capture mode. Turn the camera off and then turn it on again.

  • Page 82: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    Four-way controller ( ): Releases the Pause function Display button: Changes the Display mode Press the four-way controller ( ). Movie playback will end. Press the Playback button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals The camera will return to Capture mode.

  • Page 83: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    White balance AUTO 1/125 1/125 10/20/2003 10/20/2003 t AE metering y Sensitivity F2.6 F2.6 11:19 11:19 u F number i Shutter speed o Card/Built-in memory Display Off Does not display shooting information. Display On Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 84: Nine-Image Display

    ( ) while an image on the right row is select- ed, next 9 images will be displayed. Press on the Zoom button The screen will return to single-image display of the select- ed image. *In case of movies, a single-frame image will be displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 85: Slideshow

    • Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval. • Recordings made in Voice Recorder mode are not played back. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 86: Erasing Images

    • You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.48). memo • You cannot erase protected ( ) images (with the sym- bol). Set-up] menu, Step c • If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [ can be omitted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 87 ( ). Delete Cancel Press the OK button. Exit Exit Exit All Ima All Images es All Images MENU Select [Delete] in step c above to erase both the image and memo the voice memo. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 88: Erasing All Images

    Delete all images & sounds The Delete All screen will be displayed. Delete All Cancel Select [Delete All] with the four- Exit Exit Exit MENU way controller ( ). Press the OK button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 89: Protecting Images/Sound From Deletion (Protect)

    Select [Protect] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the OK button. Select [Unprotect] in step c to cancel the Protect setting on all memo the images. Even protected images/sound will be erased by formatting Caution the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 90: Viewing Images On A

    If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC memo adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating man- ual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 91: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    ) to choose the image for which you want to make DPOF settings. Press the four-way controller ( ) 100-0020 100-0020 button. The DPOF menu will be displayed. Copies Date Exit Exit Exit All Ima All Images es All Images MENU DISP Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 92 DPOF setting was made. • DPOF settings cannot be made on the images saved in the Built-in memory. Copy them to the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard (p.95) and make DPOF settings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 93: Printing All Images

    • When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting, the number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct. • The setting is not possible for movie pictures. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 94: Editing Images

    ) to select [Resize]. Press the four-way controller ( ). 100-0020 100-0020 The Resize screen will be displayed. Exit Exit Exit MENU Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the image you want to resize. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 95 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. ⁄2 Press the OK button. The image will be resized. • Movie pictures cannot be resized. memo • You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 96: Trimming Images

    Press the OK button. The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image with same quality level and recorded pixels of the original image. • Movie pictures cannot be trimmed. memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 97: Copying Files

    • When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to the Built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name. • Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.

  • Page 98: Viewing Images With Your

    • When you connect the camera to your PC, you are rec- ommended to use the AC adapter D-AC8. If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred, the data may be lost. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 99: Installing The Software

    Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW8) into your CD-ROM drive. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen. 1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
  • Page 100 Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming [Hardware Found : PENTAX OPTIO S] (Windows XP) or [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)] (Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000) in the task bar recognized area to begin the installation.
  • Page 101 Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW8) into your CD-ROM drive. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen. 1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.

  • Page 102: Displaying And Copying Images Using Acdsee

    Select an image from the list and copy it to the desired fold- er in your computer. Refer to the operating manual for your computer for copying instructions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals You can also copy images using Internet Explorer for Windows.

  • Page 103: Joining Panorama Images Using Acd Photostitcher

    After selecting the images, click the [ACD photostitcher] but- ton on the tool bar. If no images have been selected, the [ACD photostitcher] button is disabled. Click the [ACD photos- titcher] button Select the images Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 104 There are two types of panorama picture: [Big Plane] and [Cylinder]. As the former type is used in this explanation, click the [Big Plane] button. A dialog box will appear. Click [OK]. Click the [Big Plane] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 105 [Save] button to save the picture. To cancel trimming, click the [Cancel Trimming] button. After saving the picture, if you have finished creating panorama pictures, exit [ACD photostitcher] and [ACDSee]. Click the [Save] button. [Cancel Trimming] button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 106: Disconnecting Your Camera From Your

    Make sure [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [Stop]. [Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear. PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO S Make sure [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [OK]. A message will appear.
  • Page 107 Hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area. Make sure [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [Stop]. PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO S Make sure [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [OK]. A message confirming removal of the hardware will appear.

  • Page 108: Viewing Images With Your Macintosh

    • When you connect the camera to your Macintosh, you Caution are recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC8. If the battery power runs out while image data is being trans- ferred, the data may be lost. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 109: Installing The Software

    The title screen will appear on your desktop. Double Click the [Master Installer]. Double-click the [Master Installer] alias icon. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. Click your applicable language. You can choose the lan- guage from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.

  • Page 110: Displaying And Copying Images Using Acdsee

    Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen display. Copy the image to your Macintosh. Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions on copying or moving files. Before editing an image, copy it to your Macintosh first. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 111: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Macintosh

    Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard, if there is one] folder on the desktop to Trash. Unplug the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 112: Settings

    Press the four-way controller ( ). The Format screen will be displayed. Select [Format] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the OK button. Formatting will start. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to capture images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 113: Changing The Sound Settings

    Sound] and choose [1], [2], [3] or [Off] with the four-way controller ( Change the [Shutter sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to capture or play back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 114: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    The camera is ready to take or play back images. Once the welcome screen has been set, it will not be memo erased even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is formatted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 115: Setting The Date Style

    ) to change the date style. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style. The style in which the time is displayed is set by [Date Adjust]. memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 116: Changing The Date/Time

    (World Time) when shooting or playing back. Select [World Time] on the [ Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). World Time The World Time screen will be dis- played. 04:18 17:18 Exit MENU Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 117 DST setting. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city. See p.124 for the list of cities and code names. memo Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 118: Changing The Display Language

    Select [Language] on the [ Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the language. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 119: Changing The Video Output Format

    TV monitor. Select [Video Out] on the [ Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the video output format. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 120: Sleep Timeout

    The camera is ready to capture or play back images. • The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation. memo • The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 121: Setting The Quick Delete Function

    Select [Quick Zoom] on the [ Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller to select [On] or [Off] Press the OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 122: Registering Functions

    • You can choose from the following 9 functions: EV Compensation, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AE Metering, Instant Review and Fast Fwd Movie. Retrieving a function Press the four-way controller ( The function will be recalled. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 123: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Press the four-way controller button ( ). The Reset screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Reset]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 124: Setting The Alarm

    If any alarms are enabled, the camera will be turned off and the alarms will be set. Setting the Alarm Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller ( ). The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Alarm]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 125: Turning The Alarm Off

    The camera will turn off automatically when the alarm has fin- ished ringing. • To stop the alarm ringing, press any button. memo The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on. Caution Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 126: Appendix

    Buenos Aires Jakarta Sao Paulo Hong Kong Rio de Janeiro Perth Madrid Beijing London Shanghai Paris Manila Milan Taipei Rome Seoul Berlin Adelaide Johannesburg Tokyo Istanbul Guam Cairo Sydney Jerusalem Noumea Moscow Wellington Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals Jeddah Auckland...

  • Page 127: Optional Accessories

    A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC8 USB Cable I-USB7 AV Cable I-AVC7 Camera Case O-CC8 Strap O-ST5 3D image viewer O-3DV1 Remote control E Remote control F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 Battery charger D-BC8 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 128: Messages

    (p.110) Data being recorded. The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. Formatting... The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or Built-in memory is being formatted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 129 Data being recorded The movie picture is being recorded. Protect all images & The image you are trying to delete is a pro- sounds tected image. Alarm was set The alarm has been enabled. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Set to mode to ensure both person and back- ground are clear. (p.36) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 131 Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or . (p.39) discharge The Capture mode is Flash will not discharge in these modes. set to , continuous shooting or infinity- landscape mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 132: Main Specifications

    Capture mode Max. 4× (Combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12×) Viewfinder Type Real-image zoom viewfinder –1 (Diopter adjustment in the range of –3 to +1m Magnification Wide 0.28×, Tele 0.78× Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...
  • Page 133 Power Supply Approx. 160 images (with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of shots and using a Battery Life rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, in accordance with Pentax measuring con- ditions) In/Out Port USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 1.1), external...

  • Page 134: Warranty Policy

    If the equipment is not covered by warranty, reg- ular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. 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 135 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 136 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Pentax Manuals...

  • Page 137: Declaration Of Conformity

    The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio S Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2003, Colorado...
  • Page 138 PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V.

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