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Pentax OptioS4 Operating Manual

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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

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  • Page 1 e_kb359.book Page 1 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Page 2 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.

  • 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

    e_kb359.book Page 2 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Caution • Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke.
  • Page 5 • 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 consequential 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 6: Table Of Contents

    e_kb359.book Page 4 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ..........1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........2 Contents ...................4 Contents of the Operating Manual............7 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........8 Names of Parts.................9 Names of Operating Parts ..............10 Getting Started Attaching the Strap................11...
  • Page 7 e_kb359.book Page 5 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 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 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) .........45 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) .................46...
  • Page 8 e_kb359.book Page 6 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Playing Back Movie Pictures ............80 Displaying shooting information in Playback mode ......81 Nine Image Display ................82 Slideshow ..................83 Erasing Images ...................84 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...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Operating Manual

    e_kb359.book Page 7 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––...

  • Page 10: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    e_kb359.book Page 8 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio S4 O-ST5 (∗) S-SW14 AV cable USB cable 3D Image Viewer I-AVC7 (∗) I-USB7 (∗) O-3DV1 Rechargeable Battery charger Operating Manual Lithium-ion battery D-BC8 (∗) this manual...

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    e_kb359.book Page 9 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Names of Parts Front Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button Built-in flash Lens Self-timer lamp DC input terminal Microphone Strap lug PC/AV terminal Terminal cover Back Viewfinder LCD monitor Battery/Card cover Tripod socket...

  • Page 12: Names Of Operating Parts

    e_kb359.book Page 10 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Names of Operating Parts Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) button button Shutter release button Power switch Zoom button Four-way controller (OK button in the center) Speaker Playback button DISPLAY button MENU button Guide indications...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    e_kb359.book Page 11 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

  • 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

    e_kb359.book Page 13 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Battery lock lever Battery Battery charger Installing the Battery Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open.
  • Page 16 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 temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes.

  • Page 17: Using The Ac Adapter (Optional)

    e_kb359.book Page 15 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM To power outlet AC plug cord 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.

  • 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.

  • Page 19: Data Backup

    • The data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following 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

    e_kb359.book Page 18 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Initial Settings Power switch Four-way controller OK button Playback button Display button Menu button If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST and current date and time.

  • Page 21: Setting The Home Town

    e_kb359.book Page 19 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. Press the four-way controller ( Initial Setting to select the desired city (Home Language/ English Town).

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    e_kb359.book Page 20 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time. Use the four-way controller ( Date Adjust to change the month. 1 / 2003 0 : 00 12/24 Exit MENU DISP Press the four-way controller ( Date Adjust...
  • Page 23 e_kb359.book Page 21 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The camera is ready to take a picture. When you set date and time except the initial settings, press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture mode.

  • Page 24: Quick Start

    e_kb359.book Page 22 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder Shutter release button Power switch LCD monitor Display button Zoom f/y button For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch.
  • Page 25 e_kb359.book Page 23 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 second (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory.) Using the Shutter Release Button...

  • Page 26: Playing Back Still Pictures

    e_kb359.book Page 24 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Four-way controller Playback button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. Press the Playback button after taking a picture. The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
  • Page 27 e_kb359.book Page 25 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Deleting a Displayed Image During this time you can erase the image by File No. pressing the i button (The Delete screen 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 will be displayed.), press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.

  • Page 28: How To View The Recorded Images

    e_kb359.book Page 26 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Quick Start How to View the Recorded Images Instead of using the Built-in memory, images taken with this camera can be recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out.
  • Page 29 e_kb359.book Page 27 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Viewing Images on a PC Once you have installed the USB driver on your PC, you can view recorded images and edit them on your PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images.

  • Page 30: Common Operations

    e_kb359.book Page 28 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch DISPLAY button Playback button Press the power switch. (The power switch is illuminated by a green light.) The lens extends when the camera is turned on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

  • Page 31: Using The Button Functions

    e_kb359.book Page 29 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Using the Button Functions Capture Mode b button Changes the flash mode. ( p.39) button Changes the focus mode as follows. ( p.37) Macro mode ( p.37) Super macro mode ( p.37) Infinity-landscape mode ( p.37) Manual focus mode (...

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    e_kb359.book Page 30 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Playback Mode button Deletes the image. ( p.84) button Protects the image from erasure. ( p.87) Zoom/ button displays nine images at once. ( p.82) – + changes the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 33: Voice Recorder Mode

    e_kb359.book Page 31 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Voice Recorder Mode Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. Four-way controller ) Starts playback. When pressed during playback, pauses playback. ) Selects a recorded file before playback. If there are no recorded indexes: When ( ) is pressed during playback, rewinds 5 seconds.

  • Page 34: Setting The Menus

    e_kb359.book Page 32 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed 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 is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Example Of Menu Operation

    e_kb359.book Page 33 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Example of menu operation MENU button Playback] Menu Setup] Menu Rec. Mode] Menu Rec. Mode Playback Set-up Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Copy image&Sound Format Quality Level Resize Sound White Balance Trimming Start-up Screen Focusing Area Multiple...

  • Page 36: Menu List

    e_kb359.book Page 34 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Menu List • [ Rec. Mode] Menu ···Adjustable × ···Any changes made are invalid. Panorama Default Picture Mode Item Description Reference Setting Recorded For selecting the size of 2304×1728 320×240 p.41 Pixels recorded pixels For selecting the image...
  • Page 37 e_kb359.book Page 35 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM • [ Playback] Menu Item Description Reference For copying files between the Built-in memory and the Copy image & Sound p.95 SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Resize Changes the size of images p.92 Trimming For trimming images...

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures

    e_kb359.book Page 36 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode •...

  • Page 39: Selecting The Focus Mode

    e_kb359.book Page 37 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Selecting the Focus Mode • Focus Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed Autofocus mode icon) halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft).
  • Page 40 e_kb359.book Page 38 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Flash Mode

    e_kb359.book Page 39 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the Auto flash (No icon) light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Auto flash + caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the...

  • Page 42: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    e_kb359.book Page 40 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On Shooting information is displayed. 1 Flash mode 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode...

  • Page 43: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    e_kb359.book Page 41 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2304×1728], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].

  • Page 44: Selecting The Quality Levels

    e_kb359.book Page 42 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Color Balance According To Lighting (White Balance)

    e_kb359.book Page 43 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance 2, 3 Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B C F GDE Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
  • Page 46 e_kb359.book Page 44 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Manual Setting Select [ ] (manual) on the [White White Balance Balance] screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. DISPLAY Adjust Press the Display button. Exit MENU The white balance is automatically...

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

    e_kb359.book Page 45 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the autofocus area.. Multiple Normal range Spot...

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

    e_kb359.book Page 46 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B C F GDE Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.

  • Page 49: Setting The Sensitivity

    e_kb359.book Page 47 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. •...

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

    e_kb359.book Page 48 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec., 3sec., 4sec., 5sec.

  • Page 51: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    e_kb359.book Page 49 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

  • Page 52: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    e_kb359.book Page 50 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Select [Saturation] on the [ Rec.

  • Page 53: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    e_kb359.book Page 51 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. Select [Contrast] on the [ Rec.

  • Page 54: Ev Compensation

    e_kb359.book Page 52 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Exit MENU B F GDE EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or under- exposed.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures

    e_kb359.book Page 53 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Taking Pictures 1, 2 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) In 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 continuos shooting mode.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 54 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 2, 3, 4 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. • Picture Mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode. H Landscape Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 55 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 2 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. The virtual mode dial appears.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 56 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 4, 5 1, 2 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images and sound. The maximum length of one recording (1 set) is approximately 60 seconds.
  • Page 59 e_kb359.book Page 57 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 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 a finger off from the shutter release button.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 58 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 2, 3, 4 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software provided with the camera and a computer that supports Windows are necessary for joining the images.
  • Page 61 e_kb359.book Page 59 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Take the first picture. Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image is displayed in transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor. Move the camera to the right and take the second picture.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 60 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 2, 3, 4 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, and a slim filter that produces a slim effect.
  • Page 63 e_kb359.book Page 61 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Setting the slim filter [ ] When you select the slim filter in Digital Filter Mode, the slimness setting screen is displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to set the slimness. Decreases slimness.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 62 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 2 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 four-way controller ( in Capture mode.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 63 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 8, 10 2, 3, 5, 6 4, 7 Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.65). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
  • Page 66 e_kb359.book Page 64 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Press the OK button. The screen for taking the first image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor. Take the first image. 14 14 14 Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button.
  • Page 67 e_kb359.book Page 65 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM • Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6 - 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye.
  • Page 68 e_kb359.book Page 66 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM • How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three- dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same...
  • Page 69 e_kb359.book Page 67 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM • Example of a 3D Picture...

  • Page 70: Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

    e_kb359.book Page 68 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller ( button to display on the LCD monitor. 10/20/2003 10/20/2003 10/20/2003 11:19 11:19 11:19...

  • Page 71: Using The Self-Timer

    e_kb359.book Page 69 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM B C F GDE Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor.

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

    • 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. If the battery needs changing, contact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

  • Page 73: Using The Zoom

    e_kb359.book Page 71 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM B C F GDE Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. : makes the subject larger : makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 3 times...
  • Page 74 e_kb359.book Page 72 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( Rec. Mode to select [Digital Zoom]. Digital Zoom Instant Review 2sec Use the four-way controller (...

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

    e_kb359.book Page 73 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 2, 3 Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up. This function is useful for recording a blooming flowers, etc.

  • Page 76: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    e_kb359.book Page 74 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Saving the Settings (Memory) 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.

  • Page 77: Register Functions In User Mode

    e_kb359.book Page 75 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Press the four-way controller ( Rec. Mode to select [Memory]. Digital Zoom Instant Review 2sec Press the four-way controller ( Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Parallel [Memory] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 78: Recording And Playback

    e_kb359.book Page 76 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Recording and Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recorder Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.

  • Page 79: Playing Back Sound

    e_kb359.book Page 77 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder Mode. 2, 3 1, 5 Enter the Voice Recorder Mode and press the Playback button. Use the four-way controller ( 100-0012 100-0012 100-0012...

  • Page 80: Adding A Voice Memo

    e_kb359.book Page 78 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. 2, 3 Enter the playback mode and 100-0019 100-0019 100-0019 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the four-way controller ( The voice memo screen will be displayed on...

  • Page 81: Playback/Erasing/Editing

    e_kb359.book Page 79 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Playback/Erasing/Editing Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Images” (p.24), or “Playing Back Previous or Next Images” (p.24). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to a maximum of 4 times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

  • Page 82: Playing Back Movie Pictures

    e_kb359.book Page 80 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 2, 3 Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder mode at the same time.

  • Page 83: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    e_06_kb359_6.fm Page 81 Friday, August 8, 2003 6:07 PM Displaying shooting information in Playback mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Pressing the Display button switches the information displayed. Display On Displays shooting information. 100-0019 100-0019 100-0019 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020...

  • Page 84: Nine Image Display

    e_kb359.book Page 82 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 2, 3 Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller ( Press on the Zoom button Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center.

  • Page 85: Slideshow

    e_kb359.book Page 83 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 3, 4 Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard continuously. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller ( Press the MENU button.

  • Page 86: Erasing Images

    e_kb359.book Page 84 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Erasing Images 1, 3 Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or voice memo you want to erase with the four-way controller ( Press the button.
  • Page 87 e_kb359.book Page 85 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Erasing a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four- way controller ( Press the...

  • Page 88: Erasing All Images

    e_kb359.book Page 86 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Erasing All Images You can erase all the images and sound at once. • Once erased, images cannot be restored. • Protected images/sound cannot be erased. Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice.

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

    e_kb359.book Page 87 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 3 Protecting Images / sound from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased. Enter the Playback mode and choose the image/sound you want to protect with the four-way controller ( Press the button.

  • Page 90: Viewing Images On A Tv

    e_kb359.book Page 88 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 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.

  • Page 91: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    e_kb359.book Page 89 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. 1, 2, 3, 4 Printing Single Image Set the following items for each image.
  • Page 92 e_kb359.book Page 90 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Use the four-way controller ( 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 to select the number of prints, then press the four-way controller Copies Date The frame will move to [Date]. Exit Exit Exit All All All MENU DISP Use the four-way controller (...

  • Page 93: Printing All Images

    e_kb359.book Page 91 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 1, 3, 4, 5 Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller ( Press the Display button. 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 Use the four-way controller ( DPOF settings for all images to select the number of prints.

  • Page 94: Editing Images

    e_kb359.book Page 92 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Editing Images Four-way controller OK button Menu button Changing the Image Size By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image.
  • Page 95 e_kb359.book Page 93 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Recorded pixels]. Press the four-way controller ( 100-0020 100-0020 100-0020 The select frame moves to [Quality Level]. Select resolution and Press the four-way controller ( quality to select [Quality Level].

  • Page 96: Trimming Images

    e_kb359.book Page 94 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller ( The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Trimming].

  • Page 97: Copying Files

    e_kb359.book Page 95 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Copying Files You can copy files from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard and vice versa. When files are copied from the Built-in memory to the card, all the files are copied at once.

  • Page 98: Settings

    e_kb359.book Page 96 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Four-way controller AE Metering Sensitivity Auto OK button Exit MENU Menu button...

  • Page 99: Changing The Sound Settings

    e_kb359.book Page 97 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Set-up Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust 1/ 1/2003 World Time Exit MENU Changing the Sound Settings You can change the volume of the playback and operation sounds ([Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Key Operation Sound], [Focus Sound] and [Self-timer Sound]).

  • Page 100: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    e_kb359.book Page 98 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Four-way controller AE Metering Sensitivity Auto OK button Exit MENU Menu button Changing the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 101: Setting The Date Style

    e_kb359.book Page 99 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Set-up Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust 1/ 1/2003 World Time Exit MENU Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

  • Page 102: Changing The Date/Time

    e_kb359.book Page 100 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Four-way controller AE Metering Sensitivity Auto OK button Exit MENU Menu button Changing the Date/Time You can change the initial date and time settings.
  • Page 103 e_kb359.book Page 101 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Set-up Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust 1/ 1/2003 World Time Exit MENU Switch [ ] and [ ] with the four-way controller ( : The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed. : The time in the country selected in Home Time will be dis-played.

  • Page 104: Changing The Display Language

    e_kb359.book Page 102 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Four-way controller AE Metering Sensitivity Auto OK button Exit MENU Menu button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.

  • Page 105: Changing The Video Output Format

    e_kb359.book Page 103 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Set-up Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust 1/ 1/2003 World Time Exit MENU Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor.

  • Page 106: Sleep Timeout

    e_kb359.book Page 104 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Four-way controller AE Metering Sensitivity Auto OK button Exit MENU Menu button Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.

  • Page 107: Setting The Quick Delete Function

    e_kb359.book Page 105 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Set-up Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust 1/ 1/2003 World Time Exit MENU Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected.

  • Page 108: Registering Functions

    e_kb359.book Page 106 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 2304 1728 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Four-way controller AE Metering Sensitivity Auto OK button Exit MENU Menu button Registering Functions You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way controller (...

  • Page 109: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    e_kb359.book Page 107 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Set-up Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style mm/dd/yy Date Adjust 1/ 1/2003 World Time Exit MENU Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language, world time and alarm.

  • Page 110: Setting The Alarm

    e_kb359.book Page 108 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. Four-way controller OK button Menu button Checking the Alarm Press the MENU button. Press the four-way controller ( The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.

  • Page 111: Turning The Alarm Off

    e_kb359.book Page 109 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Press the four-way controller ( Alarm The list of alarms will be displayed. 5:30 Once Press the four-way controller ( 7:30 Everyday to select alarm 1-3. 0:00 Exit MENU Press the four-way controller ( Alarm The screen for setting the alarm mode and 5:30...

  • Page 112: Appendix

    e_kb359.book Page 110 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Appendix List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.. Code City names Code City names Tokyo Johannesburg Guam Instanbul Sydney Cairo Noumea Jerusalem Wellington...

  • Page 113: Optional Accessories

    e_kb359.book Page 111 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM 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 Remote control E Remote control F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 Battery charger D-BC8...

  • Page 114: Messages

    e_kb359.book Page 112 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Memory Card full The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built- Built-in Memory Full in memory is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 115 e_kb359.book Page 113 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Deleting The image is being deleted. Image folder could The largest file number has been assigned to an not be created. image and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or Built-in memory.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    e_kb359.book Page 114 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Power will not Battery is not Check battery is installed. come on installed If not, install battery. Battery is installed Check orientation of battery. incorrectly Reinsert battery with ( ) symbol towards back of camera.
  • Page 117 e_kb359.book Page 115 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not Subject difficult to Subjects difficult to focus on using in focus focus on autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc.

  • Page 118: Main Specifications

    e_kb359.book Page 116 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 4.0 megapixels Sensor 4.23 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2304×1728 pixels, 1600×1200 pixels,...
  • Page 119 Battery Life Approx. 160 images (with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of shots and using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, in accordance with Pentax measuring conditions) In/Out Port USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 1.1), external power supply terminal...

  • Page 120: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country.
  • Page 121 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 122 e_kb359.book Page 120 Friday, August 8, 2003 4:15 PM For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 123: 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 S4 Contact person: Customer Service Manager...
  • Page 124 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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