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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. When you use this camera for the first time, it is recommended you read this Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel for the basic operation of the camera. Refer to the separately supplied “Operating...
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To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.
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Keep the Camera and Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children Warning • Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children. 1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious personal injuries.
Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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 when traveling).
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera came complete with the items listed below. P Camera (Optio RZ10) P Strap (O-ST104) P Software (CD-ROM) P USB cable (I-USB7) S-SW111 P AV cable (I-AVC7) P Rechargeable lithium-ion battery...
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Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators Front Speaker Microphone Lens Self-timer lamp Flash Tripod socket Battery/card cover Back Power switch Shutter release button Zoom lever Strap lug PC/AV terminal cover Q button I button Four-way controller Green/i button 4/W button 3 button Display In this Quick Guide, the keys on...
Monitor Indicators Following indicators are displayed in the still picture capture mode. Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode Digital Zoom icon Face Detection Memory status Shooting mode Flash mode Built-in memory (without card) Drive mode SD Memory Card Focus mode Card is write-protected Remaining image...
Preparing the Camera for Use Prepare your camera for use before you start using it. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap supplied with the camera as shown in the illustration. Installing the Battery and SD Memory Card Install the battery and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration.
Turning the Camera On Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Make the Initial Settings. The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.
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Press the four-way controller (3) Initial Setting to move the frame to [W Hometown]. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. City New York Press the four-way controller (3)
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Press the four-way controller (5) Date Adjustment to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the Date Format mm dd yy four-way controller (23) to choose the date format. 00:00 Time Settings complete Cancel MENU Press the four-way controller (5) to select [24h], then use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
Formatting an SD Memory Card Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera or digital device. Be aware that formatting deletes all the data stored in the SD Memory Card.
Taking Pictures Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the brightness. Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display. Turn the zoom button to change the capture area. Right (x) Enlarges the subject.
Selecting the Flash Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode switches between the following modes. Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash Memo • In d (Movie) or S (Fireworks) mode, the flash mode cannot be switched.
Selecting the Drive Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode switches between the following modes. Standard (single-frame) 10 sec. Self-timer Continuous Shooting Burst Shooting(L) Burst Shooting(M) Burst Shooting(H) Memo • You can select Z (2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g (10 sec.
Selecting the Focus Mode Each time you press the four-way controller (5), the focus mode switches between the following modes. Standard Macro 1cm Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus...
Playing Back Images You can play back the captured images on the display. Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 09/09/2010 09/09/2010 09/09/2010 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit Edit Edit...
Deleting Images Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display. Playback the image you want to delete. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 100 - 0017 100 - 0017 0017 Delete Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].
Selecting a Playback Mode You can choose the playback function you want to use with the Playback Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow (3) while an image is displayed in playback mode. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a For continuously playing playback mode, then press back images.
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For details on how to use the Optio RZ10, refer to Operating Manual. Optio RZ10 Operating Manual...
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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