Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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. Regarding copyrights Images taken using this PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera.
Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as they may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
About the AC Adapter Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.
• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9 Camera Features.................................................................................10 Names of Parts........................................
Using the Mode Palettes ....................................................................45 How to Select the Modes................................................................45 Mode Palette List............................................................................45 Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode..................................................48 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................
Playing Back and deleting Images 92 Playing Back Images on the Camera ................................................92 Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................92 Reviewing Shooting Information.....................................................92 Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display ............93 Zoom Playback...............................................................................95 Slideshow ..................................
Recording and Playing Back Sound 126 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................126 Playing Back Sound .........................................................................128 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................129 Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................129 Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................130 Settings 131 Camera Settings........
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Camera Features The Optio E40 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. Here we briefly describe how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The Optio E40 features an easy-to-see 2.4-inch LCD monitor. In addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to navigate.
Have Fun with Adding a Frame to a Picture or Taking Panoramic Pictures! With the Optio E40, you can add a fancy frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.57) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Taking panoramic pictures is also easy, as the camera stitches up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. (p.59) For decorating your pictures with a frame. For capturing a panoramic scene.
Names of Parts Front Power switch Flash Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Lens Strap lug DC coupler cable cover Microphone Back LCD monitor Power lamp Speaker USB/AV terminal Tripod socket ImageLink terminal (Dock terminal) 12 Battery/card cover
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.36 - p.39) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1 2 3 4 38 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 08/01/2007 14:25 +1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shooting mode (p.45) Flash mode (p.71) Drive mode (p.80 – p.82) Focus mode (p.67) Camera shake icon (p.78) Digital zoom icon (p.65) Memory status (p.26) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery level indicator (p.19) 10 Focus frame (p.31) 11 EV compensation (p.76) 12 Date and time (p.29) * 5 appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.92) A11 100 - 0038 A1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B1 B2 B3 B4 ISO 80 B5 B6 1/250 F2.8 8M A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B7 08/01/2007 14:25 Playback mode icon (p.47) Folder number (p.
Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below. 1 Getting Started Camera Optio E40 Strap O-ST62 (*) Dock insert O-DI69 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW70 USB/AV cable I-UAV62 (*) Two AA alkaline batteries Operating Manual (this manual) / PC Connection Manual (CD-ROM) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.150).
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST62) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 2 1 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Powering the Camera 1 Getting Started Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries. 1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Insert the batteries, making sure the (+) and (–) on the batteries match the (+) and (–) inside the battery compartment. Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1. 3 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1.
• Use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.20) • Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and fresh AA alkaline batteries inserted) Image Storage Approx. 240 pictures Time*2 Playback Approx. 400 min. *1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23°C).
AC plug cord DC coupler cable cover 1 Getting Started DC coupler DC terminal DC coupler cable DC input terminal Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. 1 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
1 Getting Started • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded. • Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.1) before using the AC adapter.
Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started SD Memory Card SD Memory Card socket This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. • Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera.
1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor. Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 24 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. Write-protect switch r appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Picture Storage Capacity Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.61 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.63 1 Getting Started Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] for still images according to how the images will be used. For [Recorded Pixels], [8M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024], and [640] are selectable. For [Quality Level], you can select from [C (Best)], [D (Better)], and [E (Good)]. Make your selection on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started Q button Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode 1 Press the power switch. The LCD monitor turns on and the lens extends. The camera turns on in A mode (Capture mode). If [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjust] screen appears when you turn on the camera, follow the procedures on p.28 to select the display language and/or set current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again.
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode You can start the Optio E40 in Playback mode with the lens retracted. This is useful when you want to play back saved images and sound straightaway without taking pictures. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The LCD monitor turns on with the lens retracted. The camera turns on in Q mode (Playback mode). 2 Press the Q button again or press the shutter release button halfway. The camera switches to A mode (Capture mode).
Initial Settings 1 Set the language, time and date before you start taking pictures for the first time. Getting Started Four-way controller 4 button 3 button The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Follow the procedures in “Selecting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) to set the current date and time. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) if the [Date Adjust] screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date display style. 1 Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time 0:00 MENU Cancel 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5).
1 Getting Started • If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. • You can change the selected [Language], [Date] and [Time] anytime. See p.136 to change [Language], and p.134 to change [Date] and [Time]. • The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button 2 1 Quick Start The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called A mode (Capture mode). 2 Compose the picture on the LCD monitor. The camera will automatically focus on the area within the focus frame.
• When you turn on the camera, you can take pictures in b mode, the default shooting mode. (p.50) • Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.48) 2 Quick Start Pressing the Shutter Release Button Press the shutter release button slowly in two steps. This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake. Basic way of shutter release 1 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button 2 Quick Start Q button Four-way controller Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Press the Q button again or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode (Capture mode). File number 100 - 0038 08/01/2007 14:25 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.
Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller 2 Quick Start 4 button i button Rotating the Displayed Image You can rotate the displayed image. This is useful when you view images taken vertically. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button.
Deleting the Displayed Image 1 Press the i button when playing back an image. 100 - 0017 The screen for deleting the image appears. Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and press the 4 button. The image displayed on the LCD monitor is deleted. 3 2 Delete Cancel All Images/Sounds OK OK Quick Start 2 Press the Q button again or press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures.
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 2 3 3 4 Common Operations 5 6 7 8 In Capture Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.26) 2 Shutter release button Focuses on the subject when pressed halfway in A mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.67) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.31) Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.87) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.126) 3 Zoom/w/x button 4 Q button Changes the captured area. (p.
5 Four-way controller (2) (3) (4) (5) (23) : : : : : Changes the drive mode. (p.80, p.81) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.45) Changes the flash mode. (p.71) Changes the focus mode. (p.67) Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.68) 6 4/W button 7 Green button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.78) Switches to the Green Mode. (p.48) 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.
1 2 3 4 5 3 6 Common Operations 7 8 In Playback Mode 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button Turns the camera off. (p.26) Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.33) 3 Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.93) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.
5 Four-way controller (2) (3) 6 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.92) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.93, p.95) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.94) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.94) 7 3 Common Operations : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.98, p.128) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.
Using the Menu Press the 3 button to display the menu on the LCD monitor. Press the 3 button in Amode to show the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to show the [H Setting] menu. How to Set the Menus You can set the menus as shown below. While you are making settings for the menus, the button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor to navigate you. During recording 3 During playback Common Operations 38 100 0038 100-0038 08/01/2007 14:25 08/01/2007 14:25 MENU Rec.
Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Rec. Mode 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Rec. Mode 1/3 3 MENU Exit 4 Press the four-way controller (5).
Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. 3 Common Operations Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).
Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.146) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset. [A Rec. Mode] Menu Item Movie Page p.61 3 p.
[H Setting] Menu Item Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 3 Common Operations USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset 44 Description For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound For adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles For setting the language in which menus and messages appear For choosing how names a
Using the Mode Palettes Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor. There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode Palette” and the “Playback Mode Palette”. You can activate a shooting mode most appropriate for the scene or edit taken images just by selecting the icons. How to Select the Modes 1 Press the four-way controller (3). In A mode, the “Capture Mode Palette” appears. In Q mode, the “Playback Mode Palette” appears.
Item q < I L \ c 3 Q Common Operations E Y Description For capturing landscape views. The camera Landscape mode focuses on a wide range. For capturing brightly colored flowers. Flower mode Reproduces the outline of the flower softly. For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be Portrait mode brighter to make the person look healthy. Surf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, mode such as beaches or snowy mountains. For subjects in fast motion.
Playback Mode Palette Slideshow MENU Cancel OK Item OK Page p.96 p.107 p.109 p.110 p.34 p.112 3 Common Operations Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or u Slideshow Sound effects can be set. For changing Recorded Pixels and Quality Level n Resize to make the file size smaller. For cropping images to the size you like. Saved o Cropping as a new image. Image/Sound For copying images and sounds between the p Copy built-in memory and SD memory card. For rotating captured images.
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode 2, 3 1 Available in s 4 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) Taking Pictures In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the Green button. 1 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
• When the remaining image storage capacity falls below 10, the number on the LCD monitor turns red. • In Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode] 38 menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green Mode. If you try to do so, - (key Green mode must lock icon) and a message appear. be canceled to use this function.
4, 5 1, 2 3 Available in b Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode) 4 Taking Pictures In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from 4 shooting modes: - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and I (Portrait mode). 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b (Auto Picture). Press the 4 button.
5, 6 1, 2 3 Available in R Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program). 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Taking Pictures In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.
4, 5 1, 2 3 Available in I Q Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode) 4 Taking Pictures In I (Portrait mode) and Q (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF&AE” is activated. This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs exposure compensation when capturing images. The subject is given brighter and healthier look. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select I (Portrait) or Q (Kids).
• When the camera does not recognize the subject's face, the camera will focus on the subject using the AF mode selected in [AF Mode] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. • In I mode and Q mode, only the selected mode icon and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor. You cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/ W button. • The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward the camera.
6, 7 1, 2, 4 3, 5 Available in E F F (H G G) Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) 4 In E (Pet mode), your moving pet is automatically kept in focus while you take pictures. You can select the appropriate pet color from white, black and in between according to your pet's coat or fur. Taking Pictures 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). Press the 4 button. The Pet mode selection screen appears.
4, 5 1, 2 3 Available in A Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene). 3 Press the 4 button. Taking Pictures 1 4 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
4, 5 1, 2 3 Available in c Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) 4 Taking Pictures c (Digital SR mode) allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Use the mode under the shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tend to occur. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button.
7, 8 1, 2, 4 3, 5, 6 Available in Y Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can display frames stored in your camera, and take a picture with a selected frame. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite). 3 Press the 4 button. A nine-frame display of the frames stored in your camera appears on the LCD monitor.
7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 8 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D. • The continuous shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available in Y mode.
4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3 2, 6 Available in Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Digital Panorama), and press the 4 button. The screen to specify the direction you want to pan appears. The following procedures are for the case you select “right”. 3 4 Taking Pictures In (Digital Panorama mode), you can stitch 2 or 3 pictures into a panoramic scene (landscape).
When You Take 2 Pictures Only 6 Press the 4 button. After the message “Data being processed” blinks for a while, the stitched picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. When You Take 3 Pictures 6 4 Pan the camera to the right, compose the third picture, and press the shutter release button. Be sure to make the “overlay” cover the same position in the third picture when you compose. After the message “Data being processed” blinks for a while, the stitched picture is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Taking Pictures with Customized Settings Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Available in b R A q < I i \ c Q E Selecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels 8M Use For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Storage capacity for the selected recorded pixels is also displayed on the screen. 5 a Storage Capacity 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU ขᶖ Cancel 1/3 121 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 OKቯ OK Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Available in b R A q < I i \ c Q E Selecting the Quality Level Quality Level C Best 1 D Better E Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. In Y mode, quality level is fixed at D. Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture) 1p.
1 Available in s b R A d q < I i \ c Q E Y Using the Zoom You can zoom in and out to change the captured area. 1 Press the Zoom button in A mode. 38 Taking Pictures x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current status of magnification. Zoom bar When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can take pictures at up to ×3 magnification using the optical zoom.
Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Rec. Mode 0.0 EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review QUICK Memory The selected setting is saved.
1 2 Y Available in s b R A d q < I i \ c Q E Selecting the Focus Mode Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera and the subject. If auto-focusing does not work, you can manually focus on the subject. = Standard q Macro s Infinity 3 Pan Focus \ Manual Focus 1 Select this mode when your subject is more than approx. 40 cm (1.31 ft) away from the camera. When you press the shutter release button halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.
• When = (Standard) is selected, the auto-Macro function is activated. When your subject is closer than approx. 40 cm (1.31 ft) from the camera, the camera automatically focuses on the closer subject. • In s mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • When you select =, q, or \ in d mode, adjust the focus before recording. Once the recording starts, you cannot adjust the focus. About the “auxiliary AF light” When you attempt auto focusing on a dark subject, the camera may emit orange light toward the subject.
4 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. If you wish to adjust focus again, press the four-way controller (5) to display the \ indicator. Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting \. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed. Focus lock When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the procedures below.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 Y Available in R A d q < I i \ c Q E Selecting the Auto Focus Mode (AF Mode) 4 You can change the auto focus area or set the camera to focus on a moving subject. AF Mode Taking Pictures J K Multiple Spot Continuous 1 The camera focuses on the standard auto focus area. The camera focuses on the smaller auto focus area.
1 2 Y Available in s b R A q < I i \ c Q E Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
Preventing the “red-eye” The “red-eye” in flash pictures occurs when the flashlight is reflected in the subject's eyes. To prevent the phenomenon, try the followings. - Illuminate the subject. - Set the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Redeye). You can also compensate the red-eye pictures using the Z (Redeye Compensation) function of the camera. (p.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Available in b R A q < I i \ Q E Y Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO 80 – 400. (In Digital SR mode, it is automatically adjusted within the range of ISO 80 – 1000.) 80 160 320 400 800 • The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Available in R A d Reproducing the Natural Color of Subject (White Balance) 4 Taking Pictures The light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of the pictures. Adjust the white balance to reproduce the natural color of the subject. White Balance F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for adjusting the white balance manually. Saving the White Balance 1p.85 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand. 1 In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual).
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 1, 4 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Y Available in R A d q < I i \ c Q E Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 4 You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].
Rec. Mode 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU 2, 3 MENU Exit 1, 4 Available in R A d Y Adjusting Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast You can adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of image. 1 Adjust to “–” to soften the image contour and to “+” to sharpen it. Adjust to “–” to reduce the saturation and to “+” to increase it. Adjust to “–” to reduce the contrast and to “+” to increase it. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Doing More with Useful Functions Displaying Shooting Information In A mode, you can change the display of shooting information by pressing the 4/W button. For the meanings of the indications, see p.13. Normal Display 38 4 +1.0 08/01/2007 14:25 Taking Pictures OK Histogram + Info 38 8M OK ISO 80 1/250 F2.8 +1.0 OK No Info • Under the conditions that camera shake tends to occur, S will appear on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button halfway.
Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.
3, 4 1, 2 2 Y Available in s b R A d q < I i \ c Q E Using the Self-timer 4 In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Taking Pictures g Z 1 2 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake.
3, 4 1, 2 2 Available in R q < I i \ c Q E Taking a Series of Pictures You can take several pictures continuously. 1 Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. Takes 16 images per 2 seconds with one press of the shutter release button. The Recorded Pixels is fixed to m. Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) or (16-frame shooting) and press the 4 button.
• In Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting, the flash does not discharge. • The continuous shooting and the 16-frame shooting are not available in s, b, A, d, O, or Y mode. • In c mode, only the 16-frame shooting is available. The Continuous Shooting is not available. • The images shot using the 16-frame shooting function will be printed as one picture with 4 × 4 rows of the 16 images.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 1, 4 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Y Available in b R A q < I i \ c Q E Setting the Date Imprint You can imprint the shooting date on pictures. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. 4 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Rec.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Y Available in b R A q < I i \ c Q E Setting the Instant Review Time 4 You can change the display time of image right after shooting. If you set it longer, you can delete the image while it is displayed on the LCD monitor. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].
Saving Your Settings (Memory) Item Flash Mode Description The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.71) The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (p.80, Drive Mode p.81) Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) (p.67) Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button (p.65) The manual focus position set with the four-way controller MF Position (23) (p.68) The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu White Balance (p.
1/3 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 1, 7 1 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 4 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory screen appears. Taking Pictures 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 6 Press the 4 button.
Recording Movies 4, 5 1, 2 3 Available in d Recording a Movie 4 1 Taking Pictures When you record movies, sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select d (Movie).
3 Press the 4 button. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. 4 1 2 3 4 Taking Pictures d mode is selected and the camera is 07:34 ready for recording movies. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.
Rec. Mode 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 MENU 1, 8 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF Mode ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Available in d Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies You can select [Recorded Pixels], [Frame Rate], and [Color Mode] for your movies. Press the 3 button in A mode. [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The menu for movie setting appears.
5 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recorded pixels. Recordable time for the selected recorded pixels is also displayed on the screen. 7 a Rec. time 04:31 Recorded Pixels 640 320 Frame Rate Color Mode Full Color MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. Your selection is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Recording Movies in Black and White or in Sepia Tones (Color Mode) Select the color tone of your movies from [Full Color], [B&W], and [Sepia]. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Color Mode]. 5 Press the four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the color mode. 7 Press the 4 button. Movie Recorded Pixels 640 Frame Rate 30fps Full Color Color Mode B&W Sepia MENU Cancel 8 Press the 3 button twice.
Playing Back and deleting Images Playing Back Images on the Camera Playing Back Still Pictures To play back still pictures, press Q button in A mode to switch to Q mode (Playback mode). For details, see “Playing Back Images” (p.33). For playing back movies, see “Playing Back a Movie” (p.98). Reviewing Shooting Information In Q mode, you can change the display of shooting information on the played back image by pressing the 4/W button. For the meanings of the indications, see p.15.
Zoom button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button.
Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button. The screen changes to nine-image display. 2 Press f on the Zoom button. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display. Folder display 5 Playing Back and deleting Images Folders with recorded images and sound files appear.
2 1, 2 3 Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ×8. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 2 Press y on the Zoom button. 5 The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom button changes the magnification continuously.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4 MENU Cancel OK OK Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 5 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Playing Back and deleting Images 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). Press the 4 button twice. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
3 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU 3sec Wipe OK Start A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].
Playing Back Movies 2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. 5 1 Playing Back and deleting Images 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0017 00:30 08/01/2007 14:25 Playback starts. Press the four-way controller (2) again to pause. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Playing Back Images on a TV USB/AV terminal yellow AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) white By connecting your camera to a TV or other AV equipment using the supplied USB/AV cable, you can display images on the monitor for review or picture taking. 2 Connect the supplied USB/AV cable to the USB/AV terminal on the camera. Connect the other ends of the USB/AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input terminal on the AV equipment.
Deleting Images and Sound Files Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary. 1, 3 4 2 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image and sound file. 5 Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.105) Playing Back and deleting Images 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].
Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.129), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 4 Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted.
1 3, 5 3, 6 2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. 5 Playing Back and deleting Images 102 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button. Nine thumbnail images appear. 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 6 Delete all selected images/sounds Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. Select & Delete Cancel MENU OK OK The selected images and sound files are deleted.
2 3 1 Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.105) 5 Playing Back and deleting Images 104 1 Press the i button twice in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 3 Press the 4 button. Delete all images/sounds Delete All Cancel All the images and sound files are deleted.
Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select image/sound]. Select image/sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 5 Press the 4 button.
Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 5 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 3 Press the 4 button. Playing Back and deleting Images The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU Cancel OK OK Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
5 Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size and quality. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button.
Slideshow 5 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 5 MENU Cancel OK OK Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a new image. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 6 The Cropping screen appears. 5 Specify the portion to be cropped.
Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears.
Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}f]. 5 6 Press the 4 button. 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy. 100 - 0017 Copy this image/sound MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU Cancel OK OK Using the Digital Filter You can change the color tone of taken images or give them digital effect without a PC. Select a digital filter from B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Tile, and Soft to arrange the images in your style. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU Cancel OK OK Using the Brightness Filter You can change the brightness of taken images without a PC. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Brightness Filter). Press the 4 button. The brightness adjustment screen appears. The preview of the edited image is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Slideshow 6 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 MENU Cancel OK OK Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) You can add a frame to taken pictures. You can use the frames stored in your camera, and new frames downloaded from websites. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 6 Editing and Printing Images 114 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).
7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom button to enlarge or diminish the image. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name. 10 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 MENU Cancel OK OK Red-eye Compensation You can compensate the “red-eye” in flash pictures. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 6 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Redeye Compensation). 4 Press the 4 button. Editing and Printing Images A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files. Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 8 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image.
5 Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. Copies Date 00 Date MENU Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. 7 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.
Slideshow 1, 2, 4 1, 3, 5 4 MENU Cancel OK OK Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.117. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.
Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the supplied USB/AV cable (I-UAV62), you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. • You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 when the camera is connected to the printer.
Printing Single Images 1 2 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the 4 button. OK The setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.
9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. 10 Paper Size Setting Card L 100×150 Postcard 4”×6” Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel 2L 8”×10” A4 Letter 11”×17” A3 OK OK The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. 100 - 0017 Print all images Copies Total Date The number of copies and date setting that MENU Cancel you choose apply to all the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single Images” (p.
Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. 2 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies. Refer to p.117 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.
Printing Using ImageLink This camera is compatible with the ImageLink print system. Instead of using a USB/AV cable, connect the supplied O-DI69 dock insert and Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock and place the camera on the dock insert to connect the camera to the printer dock. You can print images by simply pressing a button on the printer dock. Refer to the Operating Manual that came with your printer dock for information on how to print images and other details.
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Shutter release button Auto Picture Four-way controller 4 button Green button MENU Cancel OK OK Speaker Microphone 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
When the Green button is pressed during recording, an index can be added to the current sound file. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. 3 1 2, 3, 4 1 2 3 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 The sound file is played back. 00:01:30 1 Total file recording time 08/01/2007 2 Playback time 14:25 :25 14 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4, 5 MENU Cancel OK OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Voice Memo The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Press the 4 button. 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Recording starts.
2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 100 - 0038 08/01/2007 14:25 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Settings Camera Settings How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 8 Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for the self-timer sound. 9 Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the [H Setting] menu with the changed setting.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [H Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The Date Adjust screen appears.
7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. 8 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time MENU Cancel 9 Press the four-way controller (5). 0:00 OK OK Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h items depending on the date style set in Date 01/01/2007 Step 4.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name from the standard name or the date that pictures were taken. When [Date] is selected, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB/AV cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. For instructions on connecting the camera to a computer, refer to the PC Connection Manual contained in the CD-ROM that contains this Operating Manual.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 3 button 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for easy viewing. It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Setting the Guide Display You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in Capture Mode Palette (p.45) and Playback Mode Palette (p.47). 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
How to display the [H Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Language/ Folder Name 1/3 08/01/2007 English Date MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.146) for the reset settings. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Reset screen appears.
How to display the Playback Mode Palette Slideshow 1 2, 3, 5 4, 6 MENU Cancel OK OK Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^ (Start-up Screen). 4 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The image selection screen appears. 5 Press the 4 button.
Appendix Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. * : The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.85). — : NA Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.144).
Last Reset Memory Setting Setting * Yes * Yes * Yes * Yes * Yes Item Default Setting MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Memory Digital Zoom P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) O (On) DISPLAY P (Off) * Yes O (On) G (Standard) G (Standard) G (Standard) P (Off) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes File No. Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint Page p.68 p.74 p.73 p.76 p.66 p.78, p.92 — p.77 p.77 p.77 p.
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect Slideshow Last Reset Memory Setting Setting 3 sec Yes Yes Wipe Yes Yes O (On) Yes Yes Optio Logo screen 1 Yes Yes Default Setting Start-up Screen Page p.96 p.145 Key Operation Function Default Setting Q button Zoom/w/x button Operation Mode Q mode Zoom Position Wide * No 2 Drive Mode 9 (Normal) * Yes 3 4 5 Shooting Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode b (Auto Picture) , (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : : # : No : Can be set and function is available. Fixed setting. Cannot be changed. Can be set but function is not available. Cannot be set.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC62 This kit includes the DC coupler D-DC51, the AC adapter D-AC62 and the AC plug cord. USB/AV cable I-UAV62 (*) Strap O-ST62 (*) O-ST24 Genuine leather strap O-ST8 Silver chain strap O-ST30 Plastic coated strap Camera case O-CC58 Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.18) The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more Built-in memory full images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.22, p.100) Memory card full Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again. (p.
Green mode must be canceled to use this function. No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly This function is not available in Green Mode. Press the Green button to cancel Green Mode. (p.48) This message appears when no image/sound file is present. This message appears when you attempt to edit a file that cannot be processed.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Batteries are not installed Camera will not turn on Batteries are installed incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected No image on LCD to the AV equipment monitor Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging Shutter will not release Picture is dark No available space on SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory Recording The number of image, movie, and sound files recorded on the SD Memory Card has reached 10000 Subject is
Problem Subject is not in focus Flash does not discharge USB connection with computer does not work properly USB connection with printer does not work properly Cause Remedy Subject is difficult to focus on with auto focus Try shooting using “Focus lock” (p.69), or “Manual Focus” (p.68). Subject is not in the focus frame First, locate the subject in the focus frame and lock the focus on the subject (Focus lock). Then move the camera to recompose. (p.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8.1 megapixels Sensor 8.29 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.
Movie/Sound m 640×480 D 320×240 C C Movie (30fps) Built-in 256MB Memory 4 min. 11 sec. 31 sec. 9 min. 23 sec. 2 sec. Movie (15fps) Built-in 256MB Memory 9 min. 23 sec. 2 sec. 18 min. 46 sec. 4 sec. Sound Built-in 256MB Memory 16 min. 12 sec. 6 hr. 17 min. 45 sec. The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
Focus Modes Exposure Mechanism Capture Modes Movie Digital Filter Shutter Flash Power Supply 9 Appendix Drive Modes Autofocus, Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus, Manual Focus AF type TTL contrast detection system by sensor (multiple/spot/continuous changeable) with auxiliary AF light Focus Range Normal : Approx. 0.4 m - ∞ (from lens front) (whole zoom area) Macro : Approx. 0.15 m - 0.5 m (Wide) Infinity : ∞ (whole zoom area) Pan focus : Approx. 1.5 m - ∞ (Wide), approx. 5.
Battery Life Number of * Recording capacity shows approximate (When using AA Recordable number of shots recorded during CIPAalkaline batteries) Images compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash 240 pictures used for 50% of the shots, and 23 °C). Actual performance may vary according to Playback Time operating conditions. 400 min. * The playback time/recording time are Movie Recording measured based on in-house testing. Actual Time time may differ depending on the condition of 90 min. use.
WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. 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. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Index Symbols [A Rec. Mode] menu ..........43 A mode (Capture mode) ..........................................31, 36 Q button ........................36, 38 Q mode (Playback mode) ..........................................33, 38 9 Appendix [H Setting] menu .................44 s Green Mode ...................48 | Green Button .............37, 39 i Delete .......................35, 100 x Tele ...................................65 w Wide ................................65 y Magnify .........................
Digital Panorama ......... 59 Digital SR c ......................56 Digital Zoom ..........................66 Dock insert ..........................125 DPOF printing .....................124 DPOF settings ....................117 Macro q ................................ 67 Magnify y ............................ 95 Manual Focus \ ............... 67 Manual K ............................. 74 Memory ................................. 85 F Nine-image display f ........ 93 NTSC ..................................
Recording movies ................87 Recording sounds ..............126 Red-eye Compensation ....116 Red-eye reduction cd .......71 Reset ....................................144 Resize ..................................107 Rotating .................................34 S Saturation ..............................77 Saving settings .....................85 SD Memory Card .................22 Self-timer g ..........................80 Sensitivity ..............................73 Setting the exposure ...........
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