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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 capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
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 • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If thunder storm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use.
Care to be Taken During Handling • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. • Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card.
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................ 11 Camera Features................................................................................. 12 Checking the Contents of the Package ................
Setting the Face Recognition function............................................ 56 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................ 57 Using the Playback Function .......................................................... 59 Taking Pictures 61 Taking Pictures ................................................................................... 61 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ....................... 61 Setting The Functions (Program Mode) .......
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 114 Playing Back and Deleting Images 115 Playing Back Images ........................................................................115 Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode................................. 115 Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................ 115 Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display.......... 116 Zoom Playback.........................................................
Recording and Playing Back Sound 157 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode).................................... 157 Playing Back Sound ......................................................................... 159 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................160 Recording a Voice Memo ............................................................. 160 Playing Back a Voice Memo......................................................... 161 Settings 162 Camera Settings....
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2or 4or 5or 3or The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. 10 A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files.
Composition 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M50 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes 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. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio M50 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake during movie recording. (p.
Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio M50 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.115, p.136) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.
Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The Optio M50 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies. (p.136) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio M50, you can recover them again. (p.133) Resize (p.136) , Cropping (p.138) , and Red-eye Compensation (p.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio M50 Strap O-ST51 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW77 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78(*) Battery charger D-BC78 (*) AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC78).
Names of Parts Front Self timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Tripod socket Speaker Battery/Card cover Back Display Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Terminal cover 16
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button I 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.44 - p.47) 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. 6 38 1 2 3 4 5 16 17 7 8 9 10 11 12 1/250 F3.5 +1.0 02/02/2008 14:25 13 14 15 Shooting mode (p.53) Face Priority icon (p.56) Flash mode (p.89) Drive mode (p.76, p.77) Camera shake warning (p.85) Focus mode (p.87) Digital zoom icon (p.78) Intelligent zoom icon (p.78) 8 Memory status (p.
Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 8M 1 2 200 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1/250 F3.5 Bright portion (blinks red) Dark portion (blinks yellow) Shutter speed Aperture Recorded pixels (p.91) +1.0+1.0 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 Quality (p.93) White balance (p.94) AE Metering (p.96) Sensitivity (p.98) Histogram (p.86) * 3 and 4 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.
Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A12 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.121) A12 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 A11 100 - 0038 8M A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B10 200 1/250 F3.5 02/02/2008 14:25 A9 A10 A1 Playback mode (p.59) A9 Captured date and time (p.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. Getting Started 1 1 2 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 Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off 1 Getting Started 2 To power outlet 3 AC plug cord Battery Battery charger 1 Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.
1 Getting Started Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/Card cover Battery Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. 1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of 3, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens.
Removing the Battery 1 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of 3 to release the battery. Getting Started The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. • Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures. Screen Display (green) (green) (yellow) (red) [Battery depleted] indicator on the display. Battery Status Adequate power remains. Battery is running low. Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears.
AC plug cord 1 1 4 Getting Started 8 3 7 DC coupler AC adapter 6 DC terminal Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. 1 2 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Remove the Battery. 3 Insert the DC coupler. Refer to p.24 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and remove the battery.
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 be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. • Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.
Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started Battery/Card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. 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. (p.34) • Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
1 Open the battery/card cover. Move the battery/card cover lock lever to the OPEN position 1 and open the battery/card cover 2. 2 Push the card in all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover. Close the battery/card cover and move the battery/card cover lock lever to the LOCK position.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 30 • 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 Write-protect of existing data or formatting of the card. r appears on the display when the card is switch write-protected. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Recorded Pixels Use E 3264×2448 For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC. h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 Clearer f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 1 Getting Started Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.91 1 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.
Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m (640×480) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. D (320×240) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 Getting Started The default setting is m (640×480). Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C Best D Better E Good Clearer images Grainier images The default setting is C (Best). Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use 30fps 15fps Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off. Taking Pictures 1p.
Q button Getting Started Playback Mode 1 Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in Playback Mode. To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway. Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.
Initial Settings 1 Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Getting Started Four-way controller 4 button 3 button The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.
2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel DST OFF OK OK Daylight saving time If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. 1 Getting Started The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38).
Setting Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [Hometown]. Getting Started 4 English Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown New York The Hometown screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). DST OFF MENU Cancel OK OK The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 8 Press the 4 button.
6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2008 Time Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. OK Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/ yy 24h Date 01/01/2008 Time Change the day and year in the same manner. MENU Cancel Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Zoom/w/x button 2 Quick Start The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 2 3 4 Press the power switch. 38 The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture mode. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button 2 Q button Quick Start Four-way controller Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.
Q button Four-way controller Rotating the Displayed Image 1 2 3 4 2 Quick Start 4 button i button Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (234 5) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 5 3 Common Operations 6 7 8 9 A Mode 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button Turns the camera on and off. (p.34) Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.40) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (p.108) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.
6 Four-way controller (2) (3) (4) (5) (23) : : : : : Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) Changes the flash mode. (p.89) Changes the focus mode. (p.87) Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.88) 7 4/W button 8 Green button Changes the information on the display. (p.85) Switches to the 9 (Green) mode. (p.63) Calls up the assigned menu. (p.57) 3 button Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.
1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 Common Operations 8 9 Q Mode 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button 3 I button Turns the camera on and off. (p.34) Switches to A mode. (p.115) Zooms up on the subject’s faces in the face-recognized image in order of the recognition during shooting. (Face close-up playback) 4 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.
5 Q button Switches to A mode. (p.115) 6 Four-way controller (2) (3) 7 4/W button Changes the information on the display. (p.121) Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display. (p.116, p.118) Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display. (p.117) Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar display. (p.117) 8 3 Common Operations : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.125, p.159) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette.
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. During recording 3 During playback Common Operations 38 100 0038 100-0038 02/02/2008 14:25 02/02/2008 14:25 MENU Rec.
A guide to available button operations appears on the display during menu operation. 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 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto 3 MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Rec.
To Save 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. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button. 3 To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Common Operations 6 Press the Q button. When the [A Rec.
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.181) 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 This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.
• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.63) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu item. (p.
Four-way controller 4 button Setting the Shooting Mode 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode. Landscape A shooting mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the shooting mode is chosen. MENU Cancel You can turn off the shooting mode guide by operating the menu. Refer to “Setting the Guide Display” (p.177) for details of how to operate the menu. 3 Press the 4 button.
• In shooting modes other than R, A, C, O, 4 and F, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode. • Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.186). • You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette. (p.177) There are 17 available shooting modes.
Item D Food F Digital Panorama S Digital Wide Description For capturing images of food. Saturation will be rather high to make it look appetizing. Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph. Composites two images resulting in wider field of view. Page p.74 p.81 S (Digital Wide) mode cannot be chosen from the Capture Mode Palette. Refer to p.81 on how to choose this mode.
I button 3 Setting the Face Recognition function Common Operations With the Optio M50, the Face Recognition function is available with all shooting modes except O mode.
• The Face Recognition function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), z (Natural Skin Tone), e (Portrait) or H (Kids) mode. You can select either Face Priority On or Smile Capture On. • Face Priority On is automatically selected in b (Auto Picture), z (Natural Skin Tone), e (Portrait), H (Kids) or C (Movie) mode. When switching to another mode from one of these modes, the Face Recognition setting returns to the previous setting. • Refer to p.68 and p.
Assigning a Function to the Green Button 1 2 3 4 3 Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Green Button A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a function and press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. Q 9Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering MENU Cancel OK OK The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button. 100 0038 100-0038 3 Common Operations 02/02/2008 14:25 MENU Resize Digital SR MENU Cancel OK MENU OK Cancel SHUTTER OK OK OK Press halfway 38 02/02/2008 14:25 Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode.
Playback Mode Palette 3 Common Operations 60 Description For reducing the camera shake in recorded P Digital SR images For playing back recorded images one after u Slideshow another For changing the recorded pixels and quality of n Resize images Creates an image from a selected portion of the o Cropping image For copying images and sound files from the Image/Sound built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice p Copy versa For rotating still pictures s Image Rotation For processing still pictures as you d
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button In b (Auto Picture) mode, when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from six shooting modes: (Standard), A (Night Scene), q (Landscape), e (Portrait), \ (Sport) and < (Flower) modes. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b (Auto Picture).
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Setting The Functions (Program Mode) 4 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. Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program). Press the 4 button. Set the functions you want to use.
Shutter release button Green button Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
• Assign 9 mode to the Green button for using 9 mode. (p.57) • In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture 38 Mode Palette in 9 mode. If you try to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, - (key lock icon) appears. Key lock icon • If you switched to Q mode from 9 mode, you cannot display the [W Setting] menu by pressing the 3 button.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. 1 2 3 4 5 Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) 4 In Y (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Taking Pictures 1 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button. A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use.
6 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • In Y mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048 × 1536). • In b (Auto Picture), C (Movie), O (Voice Recording), F (Digital Panorama) or S (Digital Wide) mode, Y mode is not available.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait Mode) 4 Taking Pictures z (Natural Skin Tone) and e (Portrait) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.56) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. z e 1 Use this mode when you want to enhance the natural skin tone of the people in your pictures. Use this mode when taking pictures of people.
5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected. • When Smile Capture is activated, the shutter will be released automatically when the camera recognizes the subject’s smile.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) 4 Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). Press the 4 button.
7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) 4 Taking Pictures H (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Recognition (p.56) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select H (Kids).
• Face Recognition AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot recognize the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the Focusing Area currently selected. • When Smile Capture is activated, the shutter will be released automatically when the camera recognizes the subject’s smile.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) 4 Taking Pictures The F (Digital Panorama) mode enables you to overlap the edges of the frames so that they are easier to join together later into a panoramic picture. Take three frames overlapping their edges by moving the camera horizontally. When the third frame is taken, the images taken with the camera are automatically stitched and the panoramic photograph is saved.
6 Move the camera horizontally to the right or left and take the second frame. Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to take the third frame. 7 12 SHUTTER 2nd frame OK Exit The panorama stitching starts when the third frame is taken and the stitched image appears. The stitched image does not appear when the Instant Review (p.41, p.101) is off.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 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 3 4 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.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode) In this mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter release button is pressed. 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of pictures. Drive Mode Continuous Shooting Press the shutter release button halfway.
Zoom/w/x button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. 4 1 Taking Pictures Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject (Wide). Zoom button (x) : enlarges the subject. When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom. 38 25.
Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 Intelligent Zoom Not Available (5× optical zoom available) Approx. 6.3× Approx. 7.1× Approx. 8.0× Approx. 10.2× Approx. 15.9× Approx. 25.5× (Same as 25.5× Digital Zoom) Digital Zoom Equivalent to approx. 25.5× - When Digital Zoom is set to Off. - When the recorded pixels is set to E. (5x optical zoom available) - In C (Movie) mode - In 4 (Digital SR) mode - When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.
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). The selected setting is saved. 4 Taking Pictures 80 4 Press the 3 button. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. Rec.
Zoom/w/x button 4 button Four-way controller Green button 3 button Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) 1 Press the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button when in A mode. Enter the Digital Wide mode? Press and hold the w side of the Zoom/ w/x button to set the zoom to the widest position, release the button, and then press it again. 2 3 Digital Wide Cancel OK 4 Taking Pictures S (Digital Wide) mode can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film conversion equivalent to a maximum of approx.
+ 4 Press the shutter release button. The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture. If you want to stop capturing images in the S mode, go to step 6. 4 Taking Pictures 5 2 38 Guide Press the shutter release button.
6 Press the 3 button, 4 button, or Zoom/ w/x button. 7 8 Press the four-way controller (2). Exit the Digital Wide mode? Press the 4 button. Exit Cancel S mode stops. OK OK Setting the Digital Wide Function S mode is set to O (On) in the default settings. Use the A mode to set whether the camera enters S mode when the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button is pressed. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. 4 2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Wide].
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit 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 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). • Y appears if you press the shutter release button halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function. (p.
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. The shape of the histogram (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) before and after shooting tells Dark portions Bright portions 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.
Setting the Shooting Functions Four-way controller 4 button Selecting the Focus Mode 4 = Standard q Macro 3 Pan Focus s Infinity \ Manual Focus 1 2 Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 24 in.).
• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • When shooting with = selected, if the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm. • When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to infinity. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.106 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. 1 4 2 Taking Pictures 3 4 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.
Four-way controller 4 button Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye b Soft Flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. Flash Mode Auto MENU Cancel OK OK The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. 4 Taking Pictures [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
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. 5 Press the 4 button. Storage Capacity Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel 12 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 OK OK The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Quality Level C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Best 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. Press the 3 button in A mode.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Adjusting the White Balance 4 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Taking Pictures White Balance F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G H Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
5 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58) Saving the White Balance 1p.106 Manual Setting 4 Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the AE Metering 4 You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. AE metering Taking Pictures L M N 1 Multi-segment metering Centerweighted metering Spot AE metering The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully. • If you use the [AE Metering] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58) Saving the AE Metering 1p.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 4 Sensitivity Taking Pictures 1 Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (sensitivity 64 800) 64 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 • The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image.
• When Sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels fixed at f. • When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 800) is available. • When the shooting mode is set to 4 (Digital SR), only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 6400) is available. • If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58) Saving the sensitivity 1p.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. 4 Setting the Focusing Area Taking Pictures You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple K Spot W Automatic Tracking AF 1 2 3 4 5 6 Normal autofocus area The autofocus area becomes smaller. Keeps moving subjects in focus.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 4 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. The following setting is saved.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 1 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. The following setting is saved. F (Low) G (Normal) H (High) 4 Rec.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. 4 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. The following setting is saved. F (Low) G (Normal) H (High) 4 Rec.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Date Imprint Function For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures. 1 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. 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). The selected setting is saved. 4 Press the 3 button. Rec.
Saving the Settings (Memory) 4 Taking Pictures 106 The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On) or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button 1 Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). 4 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. The Memory setting is saved.
Recording Movies Shutter release button Zoom/ w/xbutton Four-way controller 4 button 4 Recording a Movie Taking Pictures This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Movie MENU 3 Press the 4 button. 1 Cancel OK OK 2 3 C (Movie) mode is selected and the 07:34 camera returns to capture status.
4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. 5 4 Taking Pictures • The flash does not discharge in C mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • When the Focus Mode is set to \(Manual Focus), you can adjust the focus before recording starts.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and D. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings. (p.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. C 1 Best D Better E Good Clearer images with larger file size Grainier images with smaller file size Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Frame Rate 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Color Mode].
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function 4 Taking Pictures In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as [A mode]. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as [Q mode]. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode 1 Press the Q button.
Zoom/f/y 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 thumbnails of captured images at a time. 5 1 Playing Back and Deleting Images In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Frame 1 A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page. Use the four-way controller (2345) to 2 move the frame.
Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y 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/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display. 2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the display during zoom playback. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 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/f/y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously.
I button Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Zoom Up On the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face close-up playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if Face Recognition operated when the images were taken. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 2 Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button.
• The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending the conditions such as the size of the face recognized when shooting. • Press y on the Zoom/f/y button during Face close-up playback to switch to the zoom playback; the image is displayed at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to the zoom playback; the image is displayed at an equal or slightly smaller magnification ratio.
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the display in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.20 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100 - 0026 02/02/2008 14:25 OK Movie Histogram + Info 8M OK 200 1/250 F3.5 02/02/2008 14:25 OK No Info 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 100 - 0026 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.
Digital SR Zoom/f/y button Q Button Four-way controller 4 button Green button MENU Cancel OK OK Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR For correcting the camera shake in recorded images. 1 2 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to correct camera shake for. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (Digital SR). Press the 4 button.
Slideshow Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). 4 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 Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 5 100 - 0017 00:30 02/02/2008 14:25 Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment External Input Terminal PC/AV terminal Terminal cover 5 yellow white By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. Connect the terminal of the AV cable with on the PC/AV terminal of the camera.
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC78 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. (p.172) • The camera display turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment. • Volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom button while the camera is connected to AV equipment.
Deleting Images Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio M50. (p.133) Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.
Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.160), 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. A confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 4 Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted.
Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 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 130 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y 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. The selected images and sound files are deleted.
Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 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.134) 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 132 1 Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. 2 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 4 Press the 4 button.
Image Recovery Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. 1 After deleting a file, press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ] (Image Recovery). 3 Press the 4 button. The number of recoverable images appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recover]. 5 Press the 4 button.
Protect Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. 4 5 6 7 The Playback Mode Palette appears. The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.
Protect Q Button Four-way controller 4 button 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. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds]. 5 Single image/sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Protect] or [Unprotect] appears.
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Resize Q Button Four-way controller 4 button 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. • Movies cannot be resized.
6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved.
Cropping Zoom/f/y button Q Button Four-way controller 4 button Green button MENU Cancel OK OK Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. 1 2 6 3 Editing and Printing Images 4 5 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to trim. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping). Press the 4 button.
Image/Sound Copy Q Button Four-way controller 4 button 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.
To Copy 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 [{}2]. 5 6 Press the 4 button. 7 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy. 100 - 0017 Copy this image/sound MENU Cancel OK OK The selected image/sound file is copied.
Digital Filter Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. Digital Filters Processes the image using the selected filter. You can choose from two filters: B&W and sepia. Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose Color filter from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
To Select a B&W/sepia filter or the Soft Filter 5 6 7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. You can preview the results of the filter effect. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. OK OK Press the 4 button.
To Select the Brightness Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the digital filter you want to use. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. For the brightness filter, the brightness increases each time you press the four-way controller (5) and decreases each time you press the four-way controller (4). 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Red-eye Compensation Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 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 Editing and Printing Images 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Redeye Compensation). 4 Press the 4 button.
Frame Composite Zoom/f/y button Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 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. 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/f/y button to make the image larger or smaller. 8 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. 9 MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel [Save as] is the only available option for protected images.
How to display the Movie Edit menu Movie Edit Q Button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ (Movie Edit). 4 Press the 4 button.
6 Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. 7 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save. 2 3 4 5 8 : : : : 100 - 0042 00:06 Select image to save 112 MENU Cancel OK OK Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to the first frame Reverses the movie frame by frame Advances the movie frame by frame Press the 4 button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture.
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.
5 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The message [DPOF setting for this image] DPOF setting for appears. this image To make DPOF settings for another image, 00 Copies use the four-way controller (45) to select Date Date another image. MENU Cancel OK OK If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
DPOF Q Button Four-way controller 4 button Green button 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.149. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.
Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, 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-AC78 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.149 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Microphone Speaker Shutter release button Voice Recording 7 4 button 1 MENU Cancel OK Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select O (Voice Recording).
3 Press the 4 button. 1 The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 01:31:44 00:00:00 SHUTTER REC Start 4 2 Press the shutter release button fully. 02/02/2008 14:25 14 :25 01:30:22 Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks 00:01:22 during recording. You can record sounds continuously for up SHUTTER REC Stop 02/02/2008 to 24 hours.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 1 2 3 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 The sound file is played back. 00:01:30 1 Total file recording time 02/02/2008 2 Playback time 14:25 14 :25 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Voice Memo Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter 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). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 160 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ (Voice Memo). 4 Press the 4 button. Recording starts.
Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the fourway 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 02/02/2008 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 [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button 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 [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button 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 [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
Changing the Sound Type 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. 7 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press the 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 9 Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 6 to 8. 10 Press the 3 button. The setting is changed and the screen returns to the [W Setting] menu.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button 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 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). 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 01/01/2008 Time MENU Cancel 9 Press the four-way controller (5). 0:00 OK OK Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following mm/dd/ yy 24h Date Style items depending on the date style set in Date 01/01/2008 Step 4.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.165) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination).
8 9 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.167 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the display (Select Time) 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The World Time screen appears.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name to Standard or Date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 02/02/2008 Folder Name Date MENU Exit 3 button Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button 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 [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. The following setting is saved.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can choose whether or not to use the Quick Zoom function that magnifies an image to a maximum of ×8 by just pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button while playing back an image. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom] on the [W Setting] menu.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Folder Name 02/02/2008 Date MENU Exit 3 button Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette (p.59). 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display] on the [W Setting] menu. 3/3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 02/02/2008 Date Folder Name MENU Exit 3 button Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.181) for the reset settings. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Setting 3/3 Guide Display Reset The Reset screen appears.
How to display the Playback Mode Palette Start-up Screen Q button Four-way controller 4 button 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.
Appendix List of World Time Cities The column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.36) or the World Time (p.167). The column “Video Output Format” indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.
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.106). Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.178).
Face Priority Flash Mode P (Off) O (On) Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Drive Mode P (Off) Yes Yes Focus Mode P (Off) Yes Yes p.76, p.77 p.87 Zoom Position P (Off) Yes Yes p.78 P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.88 p.94 p.98 p.84 Item MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Appendix 182 Reset Setting Yes Yes Page p.56 p.89 AE Metering P (Off) Yes Yes p.96 Digital Zoom O (On) Yes Yes p.80 p.85, p.
[W Setting] Menu Items Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Operation Volume Playback Volume 3 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Start-up Sound 1 Yes Yes 1 1 1 According to initial setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Item Sound Date Adjust Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Time World time World Time Destination (City) Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Page
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Default Setting Interval — 3 sec Last Memory Setting — Yes Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes Sound Effect On Depending on the picture taken Depending on the picture taken Yes Yes — — — — Digital SR Slideshow Recorded Pixels Resize Quality Level Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Movie Edit Save as Still image Divide Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Protect DPOF Single image/ sound All Images/Sounds Single image All I
Key Operation Q mode Last Memory Setting — Reset Setting — Full wide-angle * No Item Function Default Setting Q button Zoom/w/x button Operation Mode Zoom Position Page — p.78 2 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) * Yes 3 4 5 Shooting Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode b (Auto Picture) , (Auto) = (Standard) Yes * * Yes Yes Yes p.76, p.77 p.53 p.89 p.87 3 button Menu Display Capture mode: [A Rec.Mode] menu Playback mode: [W Setting] menu — — p.48 4/W button Information Display Normal * Yes p.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : Can be set and function is available. No : Cannot be set. # : Can be set but function is not available. 9 Appendix Face Priority Smile Capture Face Priority Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft Flash) 9 (Single-frame shooting) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec.
Note: Menu settings cannot be changed when in Digital wide mode.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC78 (*) (Battery charger D-BC78, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC78 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC78, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message 9 Appendix Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger. (p.22) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. Memory card full (p.28, p.128) Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again. (p.
Message Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full Description This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Message Printing is completed. Continue printing? Print Canceled No image to be processed Wrong DPOF setting Description Displayed when printing completes. Displayed when printing is canceled. Displayed when there are no images to print. Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed 9 Appendix 192 Remedy Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert The camera will The battery is installed the battery according to the +- symbols not turn on incorrectly in the battery compartment. (p.23) The battery is Charge the battery. exhausted The camera is The display is off when the camera is connected to a computer.
Problem Cause The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area Set the focus mode to q. (p.87) Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with the focus mode set to q. Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.89) The flash does not discharge in these modes. Set the USB connection setting to [PC]. (p.171) Set the USB connection setting to [PictBridge]. (p.152) Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.35 inch CCD Number of Recorded Pixels Still E (3264×2448 pixels), f (2592×1944 pixels) g (2304×1728 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) i (1600×1200 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels) * Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital SR mode. * Fixed at f (2592×1944) in Digital Wide mode.
Movie/Sound 30fps Built-in 512 MB Memory 7 min. C 48 sec. 31 sec. m 1 min. 10 min. D 640×480 5 sec. 4 sec. 1 min. 15 min. E 39 sec. 15 sec. 1 min. 11 min. C 17 sec. 59 sec. D 1 min. 16 min. D 320×240 45 sec. 14 sec. 2 min. 22 min. E 28 sec. 53 sec. 15fps Built-in 512 MB Memory 1 min. 14 min. 36 sec. 48 sec. 2 min. 20 min. 10 sec. 8 sec. 3 min. 29 min. 12 sec. 37 sec. 2 min. 22 min. 28 sec. 53 sec. 3 min. 31 min. 24 sec. 28 sec. 4 min. 45 min. 57 sec. 47 sec. Sound Built-in 512 MB Memory 41 min. 17 sec.
Focus Exposure control Face Priority Scene modes Digital Filters Movie Shutter Speed Built-in Flash Drive Modes 9 Appendix 196 Self-timer Time Function Power Source Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable) Focus range (From lens face) : 0.4 m - ∞ (Wide-angle) 0.9 m - ∞ (Telephoto) Macro : 0.1 m - 0.5 m (Wide-angle) 0.6 m - 1.0 m (Telephoto) * It is possible to switch to Pan Focus, Infinity and Manual Focus.
Battery Life Interfaces Video Output PictBridge Dimensions Weight Accessories Number of Recordable Images approx. 210 pictures * Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. * According to the result of in-house testing. Actual time may differ depending on usage conditions. Playback Time approx. 240 min.
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.
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Index 9 Appendix 204 Symbols S Digital Wide ..................81 [A Rec.Mode] menu ......... 51 A mode .................... 10, 115 I button ..................... 44, 46 Q button .................... 44, 47 Q mode ................... 10, 115 [W Setting] menu ............... 52 9 Green Mode ................. 63 X Green Button .... 45, 47, 57 i Delete ................... 43, 128 x Tele ............................... 78 w Wide ............................ 78 y Magnify .......................
Copy ................................ 139 Cropping .......................... 138 Frame Composite ......66, 145 Frame Rate ................32, 112 D G Dark portions ..................... 19 Date and time ............ 38, 165 Date Imprint ..................... 105 Daylight G ......................... 94 Daylight saving time .......... 38 Default setting ........... 36, 181 Delete i ................... 43, 128 Deleting sounds ............... 129 Digital Filter .....................
P Quality Level ................ 31, 93 Quick Zoom ..................... 176 Saving as still picture (movie) .............................147 Saving settings ................106 SD Memory Card ...............28 Select time .......................168 Self-timer g .......................76 Sensitivity ...........................98 Sepia ................................113 Setting the exposure ..........84 Shade H ...........................94 Sharpness ........................102 Shooting information ......
Z Zoom button ................ 44, 46 Zoom xw .......................
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