ENG 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 with 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.
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
About the Camera Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after the temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown.
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5 Contents ...........................................................................................7 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................13 Camera Features.................................................................................14 Checking the Contents of the Package ......
Taking Pictures 65 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................66 Taking Pictures ...............................................................................66 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................69 Using the Face Detection Function ................................................72 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .................................................................
Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................120 Setting the Green Button ..............................................................121 Recording Movies .............................................................................125 Recording a Movie........................................................................125 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........127 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............
Recording and Playing Back Sound 179 Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ..............................................180 Setting the Voice Recording Function ..........................................180 Recording Sound ..........................................................................181 Playing Back Sound .....................................................................182 Adding a Voice Memo to Images .....................................................184 Recording a Voice Memo ..........
Appendix 223 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................224 Messages...........................................................................................226 Troubleshooting................................................................................228 Default Settings.................................................................................230 List of World Time Cities ..................................................................
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones 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. 12 A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies.
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 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio RZ10 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. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio RZ10 enables easy operation with only a few buttons.
Perfect for Portrait Shots! The Optio RZ10 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you can take the shot again until it is perfect.
Advanced Movie Recording Functions The Optio RZ10 has a shake reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.128). And it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.127). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment, image data is output at normal screen resolution. To view movies in HDTV, transfer the data to a computer and play it back on the computer.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio RZ10 Strap O-ST104 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW111 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Battery charger D-BC92 (*) AC plug cord (*) Quick Guide Operating Manual (this manual) 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-BC92).
Names of Parts Front Speaker Microphone Lens Flash Self-timer lamp Tripod socket Battery/card cover 18
Back Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug PC/AV terminal cover Display Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom lever Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - p.55) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display Histogram + Info 38 38 14 M OK 200 09/09/2010 14:25 OK OK No Info When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 9 10 7 8 38 1 2 3 11 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 1/250 F3.5 +1.0 09/09/2010 14:25 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Shooting mode (p.69) Face Detection icon (p.72) D-Range Setting (p.109) Camera shake reduction icon (p.116) Shutter speed Aperture Flash Mode (p.101) Drive Mode (p.92, p.93) Focus Mode (p.103) Eye-Fi icon (p.221) 11 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.78) 12 Memory status (p.41) 13 Remaining image storage capacity 14 Battery level indicator (p.
* 4 varies depending on the following conditions. M When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu set to [CCD-Shift] or [Dual] l When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off] (If the camera shake is likely to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.) * 5 and 6 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * For 9, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function is activated, the q appears on the display (p.
Shooting mode (p.69) Face Detection icon (p.72) D-Range Setting (p.109) Camera shake reduction icon (p.116) A5 Flash Mode (p.101) A6 Drive Mode (p.92, p.93) A7 Focus Mode (p.103) A8 Eye-Fi icon (p.221) A9 Digital Zoom/ Intelligent Zoom icon (p.78) A10 Memory status (p.41) A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Remaining image storage capacity A12 Battery level indicator (p.34) A13 Recorded Pixels (p.106) A14 White Balance (p.110) A15 AE Metering (p.112) A16 Sensitivity (p.114) A17 Histogram (p.26) A18 EV Compensation (p.
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 Edit 09/09/2010 14:25 OK Histogram + Info 100 - 0038 OK 14 M 200 1/250 F3.
Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in 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 B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 100 - 0038 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 200 1/250 F3.5 A1 Face Detection icon (p.72) A2 Playback mode Q : Still Picture (p.132) K : Movie (p.133) L : Sound (p.
* A12 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info”, only “Edit” disappears. Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation.
Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side. Dark image Correct image Bright image When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced.
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1 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................................... 30 Powering the Camera ............................... 31 Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 37 Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 41 Initial Settings ...........................................
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST104) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 2 1 1 2 30 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 the Battery 1 Getting Started Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI92) 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 6 ft (1.
• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery. • If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.
2 Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3 and insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the screen display. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo facing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. 3 Close the battery/card cover. 1 Getting Started Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place.
• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23° C with the display on and the battery fully charged) 1 Getting Started Image Storage Capacity*1 (flash used for 50% of shots) Approx. 260 pictures Movie Recording Time*2 Sound Recording Time*2 Playback Time*2 Approx. 100 min. Approx. 360 min. Approx. 300 min.
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC92) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. 8 1 AC plug cord 7 Getting Started 4 1 3 DC coupler AC adapter 6 DC terminal 1 2 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Remove the battery. Refer to p.32 - p.33 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and remove the battery. 3 Insert the DC coupler while holding down the battery lock lever.
6 1 Getting Started 36 7 8 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely.
Installing the SD Memory Card • 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. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.188) for instructions on formatting. • When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
1 Getting Started Battery/card cover SD Memory Card socket 1 SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens). Push the card in until it clicks. Data may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or Write-protect computer. 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.
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card also varies. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 1p.106 Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
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/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 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 Still Pictures 1p.
Starting-up in the Playback Mode 1 If you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback mode. Getting Started Power switch Q button 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 the playback mode. To switch from the playback mode to the capture mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.
Initial Settings The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.195). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.190). 1 Getting Started The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.
2 Press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.46) if the desired settings do not appear. 1 Initial Setting English Getting Started Hometown New York DST OFF Settings complete MENU Cancel Daylight saving time 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete].
If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Getting Started 1 2 Press the 3 button.
To Set Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Initial Setting English Hometown New York Settings complete MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Hometown City DST New York MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.235) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.197) for changing the video output format. Getting Started Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 1 Press the four-way controller (5).
7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 1 Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2010 00:00 Time Getting Started Settings complete MENU Cancel 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. 9 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete].
1 Getting Started [Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown], and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.195). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.190). • To change the city or DST setting, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (1p.193).
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2 Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..... 52 Setting the Camera Functions .................
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.67). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.125). Starts and stops sound file recording in Voice Recording (p.181). 3 Zoom lever Changes the captured area (p.78).
5 I button Switches the Face Detection function (p.72). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Face Detection Off Face Detection On 6 Four-way controller 7 Changes the drive mode (p.92, p.93). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.69). Changes the flash mode (p.101). Changes the focus mode (p.103). Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.104). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.20).
Q Mode 1 2 2 3 Common Operations 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). 2 Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.56). 3 Zoom lever Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again. Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.134). Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image display.
5 I button Zooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.144) 6 Four-way controller 2 3 2345 7 2 Common Operations 45 Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.133, p.182). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.136). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.133, p.182). Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.132).
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode 2 In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for viewing the captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the captured images. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. Common Operations To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode 1 Press the Q button.
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 called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.136). 2 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. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between [A Rec. Mode] menu and [W Setting] menu.
During recording During playback 38 100 0038 100-0038 09/09/2010 14:25 Edit 2 Common Operations MENU Rec. Mode 09/09/2010 14:25 MENU 1/3 Setting 1/3 Recorded Pixels 14M White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO EV Compensation 0.0 Sound Date Adjustment 09/09/2010 World Time English Folder Name Date USB Connection MSC MENU Exit MENU Exit Rec. Mode 1/3 Setting 1/3 Recorded Pixels 14M White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO EV Compensation 0.
Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] 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 White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO EV Compensation 0.0 2 Common Operations MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice. The frame moves to [Focusing Area]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5).
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. 2 Common Operations To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images 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.230) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
Saturation Contrast Date Imprint For setting the color saturation p.119 For setting the image contrast level p.119 For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time when p.120 taking still pictures [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 2 Rec. Mode [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2 1/3 Rec. Mode 2/3 Common Operations Recorded Pixels White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity AUTO EV Compensation 0.
Item Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level Auto Power Off Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Format [W Setting] Menu 1 Setting Page p.196 p.211 p.197 p.198 p.199 p.200 p.201 p.204 p.150 p.203 p.
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3 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures .................................. 66 Setting the Shooting Functions ............. 101 Recording Movies ................................... 125 Saving the Settings (Memory) ...............
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio RZ10 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings). Shutter release button Zoom lever 3 Taking Pictures Power switch 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called “still picture capture mode”.
You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right (p.78). Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. 4 3 1/250 F4.6 09/09/2010 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.
Instant Review and Blink Detection The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Detection function (p.72) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection). • When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function.
3 Press the 4 button. 38 The shooting mode is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. 09/09/2010 14:25 3 There are 24 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Taking Pictures Shooting Mode Automatically selects the best capture mode. R Program Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode. For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised.
Shooting Mode Description N Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. B Party K Food U Candlelight c Text Q Surf & Snow F Digital Panorama For capturing scenes in candlelight. Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted. For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes. Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image. Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph. p.88 — p.80 p.89 p.87 3 p.95 p.
Using the Face Detection Function 3 Taking Pictures With the Optio RZ10, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE). If the subject in the face detection frame moves, the frame also moves and changes its own size as it tracks the face.
I button Face Detection On Smile Capture 38 Face Detection Off 38 3 Taking Pictures An icon indicating either Face Detection On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Detection function is not activated.) 2008/07/07 2008/07/07 14:25 14:25 • The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), c (Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait), e (Pet), d (Natural Skin Tone) or R (Kids) mode.
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. Shutter release button 3 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 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 b. Press the 4 button. 38 The b mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 3 Taking Pictures The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Detection function off. • The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.
2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72). 3 4 38 09/09/2010 14:25 Set the functions you want to change. Taking Pictures Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.101 - p.123) for details on how to set the functions. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Shutter release button Green button 3 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. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72). 2 Taking Pictures 1 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Zoom lever Four-way controller 4 button 3 Taking Pictures 1 Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. When you continue to turn to the right (x), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom. Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom. 38 0.9 m- 14.
The zoom bar is displayed as follows. Zoom in with high image quality. Optical zoom range*1 Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration. Intelligent Zoom range*2 Digital Zoom range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 10× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of recorded pixels. See the following table. Recorded Pixels g j/i 6 f h h i l m Intelligent Zoom Not Available (10× optical zoom only) Not Available (10× optical zoom only) Approx. 14× Approx. 16.5× Approx.
To Set the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Taking Pictures 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O P Uses Digital Zoom Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom The setting is saved. 4 Rec.
c Digital SR S Fireworks U Candlelight Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is automatically set to AUTO and the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944). For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value. For capturing scenes in candlelight. Shutter release button 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) The c (Portrait) and d (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Detection function (p.72) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. 3 c Portrait d Natural Skin Tone For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. For images of people. Enhances skin tones while smoothing blemishes.
5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection function (p.72) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. 3 Four-way controller 4 button 1 Taking Pictures Shutter release button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets. Shutter release button 3 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 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. Press the 4 button. 38 e mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
2 Press the I button again. The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears. If pet face turns to camera front, it's self-registering MENU Cancel Pet registration screen 3 Register this image? Registry Cancel OK OK Registry confirmation screen When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.
To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot If you have registered pets, choose the pet you want to shoot. 1 Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode. Selecting pet to shoot The pet registration screen appears. New Registry Cancel MENU 3 Taking Pictures 2 3 Delete OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you want to shoot. Press the 4 button. The selected pet is switched to the pet you want to shoot and the camera returns to capture status.
[Focusing Area] is set to W (Automatic Tracking AF) and the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off). However, you can change these settings. Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode) \ Sport Q Surf & Snow For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken. For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes. 3 Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. When the \ mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 3 Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) Taking Pictures The B (Party) mode is suitable for taking pictures indoors, such as snapshots at parties.
Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. c d c d Color Maintains the original color of the text. Neg. Color Reverses the color of the text. B&W Turns the color of the text into black and white. Neg. B & W Turns the color of the text into reversed black and white.
5 Press the 4 button. 38 The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72). 6 3 09/09/2010 14 :25 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Taking Pictures 7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. y 5 OK OK Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). 3 Four-way controller (45) Zoom lever to the left (f) 6 Taking Pictures The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Press to choose a different frame. Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then lets you choose a different frame in the same way as Step 4.
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio RZ10. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW111) supplied with the camera (p.170). Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72). 4 Drive Mode Self-timer MENU Cancel OK OK Press the shutter release button halfway. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
A B C Burst Shooting(L) The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and Burst pictures are taken consecutively. The interval between shots Shooting(M) becomes shorter in the following sequence: A, B, and C. Burst * Shooting(H) * When [Shake Reduction] in the [ARec. Mode] menu is set to [CCD-Shift] (p.116), the CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting. This is not a malfunction.
• The flash does not discharge in j, A, B and C modes. • j, A, B and C cannot be selected in 9 (Green), C (Movie), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide) or F (Digital Panorama) mode. • Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available in A, B and C modes. Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent).
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 3 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 X. Press the 4 button. 1 The camera enters the X mode. Turn the camera 90° clockwise and align your first picture. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.72). 4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
6 Take the second image. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the second image. The stitched first and second image appears on the display (Instant Review), and then is saved. To Cancel after Taking the First Shot 1 3 Taking Pictures • To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on the screen.
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Shutter release button 3 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 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 F. Press the 4 button. The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.
5 Press the shutter release button halfway. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame. If you select right (5) in Step 4: The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display. 7 Take the second frame.
To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame 1 After shooting the first frame in Step 6 on p.99 or the second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Taking Pictures Save Discard Cancel Saves the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame.
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode 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. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d. 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.
Four-way controller 4 button 3 Taking Pictures 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The [Flash Mode] screen appears. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Flash Mode Auto MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
Selecting the Focus Mode = Standard q Macro I 1cm Macro s Infinity \ Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. 3 Taking Pictures 3 Pan Focus This mode is used 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 20 in.).
2 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. • When = is selected and the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm (Auto-Macro function). In this case, q appears on the display. • When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to ∞ (Infinity).
5 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed. 3 Taking Pictures To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In C (Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, the focusing area cannot be set to W. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J. • If you change the [Focusing Area] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121). 3 Taking Pictures Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
If you select i or h, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right. 38 09/09/2010 14:25 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 3 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. 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. Recordable Image No.
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at g. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h. • The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR) or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f. (The number of recorded pixels will be h if you exit the X mode without taking the second picture.) • If you change the [Recorded Pixels] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).
• When the histogram is displayed in still picture capture mode/playback mode, you can check the exposure (p.26). • The EV compensation function cannot be used in 9 (Green) or b (Auto Picture) mode. • If you change the [EV Compensation] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121). Saving the EV Compensation value setting 1p.129 Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
6 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. The D-Range Setting icon appears on the display. P Q O 3 38 When [Highlight Correction] is set to O When [Shadow Correction] is set to O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O 09/09/2010 14:25 Taking Pictures • When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity is ISO 160.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [White Balance] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. 5 3 Auto MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Taking Pictures You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23).
To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. 1 2 3 In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen. White Balance Taking Pictures SHUTTER Adjust MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Press the shutter release button fully. The white balance is automatically adjusted. 4 Press the 4 button.
2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the AE Metering setting. Rec. Mode MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. 3 Taking Pictures 5 1/3 Recorded Pixels White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0.
Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 3 Taking Pictures AUTO The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (Sensitivity 80 - 800) 80 The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. 200 400 800 1600 Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light 3200 conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.
• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944). • When set to 9 (Green) or C (Movie) mode, only AUTO (sensitivity 80 - 800) is available. • When set to c (Digital SR) mode, only AUTO (sensitivity 80 - 6400) is available. • When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed at its minimum setting. • If you change the [Sensitivity] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121).
Setting the Shake Reduction Function You can set this function to correct camera shake which can occur during shooting. You can correct camera shake using optical shake reduction only (CCD-Shift), or the both optical and electronic shake reductions (Dual). The default setting is the optical shake reduction only (CCD-Shift). 3 CCD-Shift Dual Off Optical shake reduction only is used. Both optical and electronic shake reductions are used. No shake reductions are used.
M l When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake Reduction] set to [CCD-Shift] or [Dual]. When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off]. (If the camera shake is likely to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.) • When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual], camera shake is corrected after shooting, and then the corrected image is saved. • When [Shake Reduction] is set to [CCD-Shift], CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting with C Burst Shooting(H).
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O P Instant Review is displayed. Instant Review is not displayed. Rec. Mode MENU 4 2/3 Movie D-Range Setting Shake Reduction CCD-Shift Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Exit Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. 3 Taking Pictures Instant Review 1p.69 If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during Instant Review.
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. Low Normal High 3/3 3 Off MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Taking Pictures F G H Rec.
4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.121). Setting the Date Imprint Function 3 You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. 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 [Date Imprint]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the display style set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.47). Setting the Green Button You can assign one of the following functions to the 9 (Green) button: [9 Green Mode] (p.76) [Voice Recording] (p.180), [Movie] (p.125) or [Fn Setting]. You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the 9 (Green) button.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Green Button]. Rec. Mode Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint 3/3 Off MENU Exit When the camera is the C mode by pressing the 9 button, you cannot select [Green Button] in the [ARec. Mode] menu. Change the shooting mode other than C first to select [Green Button]. 3 Taking Pictures 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Green Button] screen appears.
8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the function you want to register. The following functions can be registered.
3 Use the four-way controller (23 or 45) to change the setting. ± 0.0 AUTO AW B AWB 14M Recorded Pixels 4 3 Taking Pictures 124 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button Zoom lever 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Movie 1/2 For recording movies MENU 3 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The camera enters the C mode and returns to capture status.
You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right. Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. 3 Taking Pictures 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Playing Back a Movie 1p.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Rec. Time MENU Cancel 7 15:02:26 Recorded Pixels Movie SR OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 3 Taking Pictures 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C mode, you can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode.
Saving the Settings (Memory) Item Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Default Page Setting The Face Detection mode set with the I button P p.72 The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) O p.101 p.92 The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) P p.93 The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) P p.103 The zoom position set with the zoom lever P p.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 3 1/3 Taking Pictures MENU 5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status.
4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images .............................. 132 Deleting Images and Sound Files .......... 146 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ...................................................................
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. File number 100 - 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the captured image appears on the display (single-image display). Edit 09/09/2010 14:25 To Play Back the Previous or Next Image 2 Press the four-way controller (45). The previous or next image appears.
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 4 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
Multi-Image Display Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green button 4 Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display Playing Back and Deleting Images You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. 1 In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Turn the zoom lever to the left (f) again to switch to nine-image display. A page consisting of four or nine thumbnail images appears.
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) C O (With image) O (Without image) Still picture without sound Movie (the first frame appears) Still picture with sound Sound file only Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button to switch to A mode. Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display.
Calendar display Frame Images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. A thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date is displayed on the calendar. O appears for dates on which a sound file was the first recorded file. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2010. 09 Four-way controller Moves the frame.
100 0038 100-0038 09/09/2010 14:25 Edit MENU Slideshow Image Rotation 1/2 1/2 Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV OK OK Cancel For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set OK OK Cancel MENU MENU OK 38 09/09/2010 14:25 Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode. MENU Cancel OK OK Goes to the screen for selected playback function.
Playback Mode Palette Playing Back and Deleting Images 138 Page Slideshow Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or u sound effects can be set. Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing Image Rotation s vertical images on a TV. Reduces the size of faces in the image, for wellk Small Face Filter proportioned portraits. For modifying images with a Color filter or Soft P Digital Filter filter. For composing an image with a frame. Select N Frame Composite Overwrite or Save as to save.
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). 1/2 Slideshow 4 Press the 4 button. The slideshow setting screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start]. Slideshow starts Start Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU 6 3sec.
To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 5 on p.139. Start Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect 3sec. Wipe MENU 2 Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the interval and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.] or [30sec.].
8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Except when the [Screen Effect] is set to [Off], you can choose O (On) or P (Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next. 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] and press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.
2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation). Image Rotation 1/2 Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 142 5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button. The rotated image is saved.
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Continuing to turn the zoom lever to the right (y) changes the magnification continuously. You can use the guide mark “+” appears at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. 2.0× 2.
Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subjects’ faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face Detection function operated when the images were taken. Zoom lever Q button I button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button.
Available operations during the Face close-up playback mode Zoom lever to the Zooms on the subject being right (y) displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Zoom lever to the Zooms on the subject being left (f) displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly smaller magnification ratio. 3 Press the 4 button. The image returns to single-image display.
Deleting Images and Sound Files You can delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.151). 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears.
To Delete the Sound from an Image If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.184), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with sound. U appears on the images with sound. 2 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 100 - 0017 4 OK 4 Press the 4 button. The sound data is deleted.
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nineimage display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.151). Zoom lever Q button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 148 Four-way controller 4 button i button 1 In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) once or twice. Four-image display or nine-image display appears. 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and MENU Cancel OK sound files. Delete If you select an image and turn the zoom lever to the right (y), the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not. (The display returns to four-/nineimage display when you release the lever.
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.151). Q button Four-way controller 4 button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 button 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All].
5 Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted. Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to protect. Press the four-way controller (3). 4 The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 2/2 Protect Protects images and sounds from accidental deletion.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. 100 - 0017 Protects this image/sound Protect Unprotect Cancel OK 8 OK Press the 4 button. The selected image or sound file is protected and the screen shown in Step 5 reappears. To protect other images or sound files, repeat Steps 5 to 8. Select [Cancel] to exit the Protect setting. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images • To cancel the protection of the data, select [Unprotect] in Step 7.
4 Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel] and press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette reappears. Protected images and sound files will be deleted if the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.188). To cancel the protection of all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 3.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. External input terminal AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) PC/AV terminal 4 Yellow Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 2 White Turn the AV device and camera off. Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera. Connect the terminal of the AV cable with arrow mark side of the display.
5 Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC92 if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.35). • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting (p.197). • The camera display turns off and the volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom lever while the camera is connected to AV equipment.
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5 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........................................ 158 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 176 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card. 3 Use your computer’s software to print images.
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels 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 the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available. • Images taken with the recorded pixels of j (3216×3216)/h (1920×1080) or panoramic images and movies cannot be resized.
6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK OK 8 Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved.
4 Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. 5 Choose the cropping area. The following operations move the green frame and set the area for cropping on the screen. Zoom lever Changes the size of the cropping frame. Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame (2345) up, down, left and right. Green button Rotates the cropping frame.
4 Press the 4 button. Face detection frames for faces that can be corrected are displayed. Proceed to Step 6 when there is only one detection frame. 5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a face to be processed. A green frame indicates the face that is to be processed. OK 6 7 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the reduction ratio. Approx. 5 % Approx. 7 % Approx. 10 % 5 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
You may not be able to process images in the following situations: - When the size of face taken in relation to an image is too large or too small - When faces are located in the edges of an image In such cases, the face detection frame in Step 4 will not appear. Using the Digital Filters This function lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image.
2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (Digital Filter). 1/2 Digital Filter For modifying images with a Color filter or Soft filter OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. B&W 1 3 5 7 9 MENU Cancel Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. 2 4 6 8 10 11 OK OK 5 Editing and Printing Images The filter selection screen appears.
To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
7 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 9 OK Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is saved.
7 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 9 OK Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is saved.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Red-eye Compensation). Red-eye Compensation 1/2 For compensating red-eye. May not work due to the condition of the image OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N (Frame Composite). 1/2 Frame Composite For composing an image with a frame. Select Overwrite or Save as to save OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a frame. y 5 Editing and Printing Images 168 6 OK OK OK OK Turn the zoom lever to the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display.
7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. You can adjust the image using either of the following operations. Four-way controller Press to adjust the position (2345) of the image Zoom lever Makes the image larger or smaller. 8 MENU OK Cancel OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio RZ10. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW111) supplied with the camera. To Copy Frames 1 2 5 3 Editing and Printing Images 4 5 6 7 8 Remove the SD Memory Card from the camera.
To Use a New Frame The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card. • The FRAME folder is created when the SD Memory Card is formatted with this camera. • For more information on downloading, refer to the PENTAX website. Editing Movies You can select a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two.
To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 6 Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection screen. 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 5 4 5 Editing and Printing Images 8 Select the image to save 1 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture.
8 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide Cancel OK 10 OK Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. 5 You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
3 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{]. SD SD Cancel OK 5 Editing and Printing Images 5 Press the 4 button.
7 Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory. To copy other images or sound files, repeat Steps 4 to 7. Select [Cancel] to exit the copy operation. • If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image, the image is copied with the sound. • When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.
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. If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it (p.120), do not set [Date] to O (On) in DPOF setting.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
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 2 Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.177. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and switch O or P for [Date] setting. Refer to Steps 7 and 8 in “Printing a Single Image” (p.177) for details on how to make the settings.
6 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ................................................................... 180 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ...........
Recording Sound (Voice Recording) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Speaker Microphone 6 Setting the Voice Recording Function Recording and Playing Back Sound To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Recording Sound Shutter release button Green button 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 2 Press the shutter release button fully. 2 01:31:44 00:00:00 SHUTTER 6 Start 01:30:22 REC Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks 00:01:22 during recording. You can record sounds continuously for up Index to 18 hours. SHUTTER Stop When the Green button is pressed during recording, an index is added to the current sound file. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording. Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 1 2 6 Recording and Playing Back Sound 182 3 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
Available operations while playback is paused Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 4 Resumes playback. Rewinds approx. 5 seconds. Advances approx. 5 seconds. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Recording a Voice Memo 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ (Voice Memo). Voice Memo 2/2 Attaches sound to images.
Playing Back a Voice Memo Zoom lever Q button Four-way controller 1 In Q mode, 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 Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0038 Playback starts. 6 Zoom lever to the right (x) Zoom lever to the left (w) 3 Increases the volume Edit Reduces the volume Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
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7 Settings Camera Settings ......................................
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card. 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. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • Formatting deletes protected images and any data recorded on the card with a computer or any camera.
5 Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sound] screen appears.
To Change the Sound Type 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. 7 8 9 Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
4 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2010 00:00 Time Settings complete MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
The following operations and screen use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selected. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2010 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel 12 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the day. After changing the day, change the year in the same manner.
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.190) serve as the Hometown date and time. If you set the Destination city using the world time function, you can display the Destination date and time when taking pictures in a different time zone. To Set the Destination 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. 9 Press the 4 button. The settings are saved and the [World Time] screen reappears. 10 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select [W Hometown] in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city.
6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select X or W. X W 7 World Time Select Time Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Destination London 20:25 Hometown New York 14:25 MENU Cancel DST DST OFF OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ 4 ] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language. 5 English Dansk Deutsch Svenska Suomi Polski Italiano Nederlands Magyar MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images.
1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PENTX] or [Date]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
5 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.154 Video output format of each city 1p.235 Setting the Eye-Fi Communication You can transfer images to your computer automatically via wireless LAN using an Eye-Fi card.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. F G H Dark Normal Bright Setting 2/3 Video Out NTSC Eye-Fi Brightness Level 5sec. Power Saving Auto Power Off 3min.
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 if any button is pressed. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power Saving].
Setting the Auto Power Off Function You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera turns off automatically.
Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: - The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons - One of the 3 pre-installed images - One of your own images (compatible images only) 1 In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^ (Start-up Screen).
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode, and press the fourway controller (5). The [W Setting] menu appears. [Pixel Mapping] cannot be selected when the 3 button is pressed in Q mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel Mapping].
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.230) for the reset settings. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset].
8 Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..................... 206 Connecting to Your Computer ............... 213 Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card..........................................
Setting Up Your Computer By installing the software included on the provided CD-ROM on your computer and connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, you can transfer images and movies captured with your camera to the computer and then display and manage them. This section explains how to install the provided software and the other necessary preparations for enjoying the captured pictures and movies on your computer.
Windows OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Space Others Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2 processor recommended) 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended) 300 MB minimum CD-ROM drive USB port as standard equipment 1024 × 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or greater * Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system requirements.
Installing the Software Install the image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”. • Make sure your computer meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up in your computer, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software. Windows 1 2 Turn your Windows PC on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. If the installation screen appears, go to Step 5.
6 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX. Remove the check to open the file using another application. 7 Click [Finish]. Installation is complete. Reboot your computer. Macintosh 1 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW111) icon. Double-click the [PENTAX Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. 5 Click [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX].
6 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. 7 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. 8 Connecting to a Computer 210 If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable. 1 2 Turn your camera on. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
MSC (Mass Storage Class) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). 1 2 3 Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with arrow mark side of the display. facing the 8 Turn your camera on. For Windows, the “AutoPlay” screen appears on the computer.
• The power switch blinks while the camera is connected to a computer. • For Macintosh, the volume label name appears instead of [NO NAME] if the SD Memory Card has a volume label. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number. When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 2 Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears. Click [Import]. The import screen appears.
Windows 5 Click [Import media files to local disk]. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the import screen appears. 6 Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. To specify the destination location, click the folder icon. If any of the “Import Options” are checked, marks will appear on the appropriate images that were imported.
7 Click [Import]. The images are imported to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears. When a message appears after import is complete, click [Done]. If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen, select [Removable Disk] in [Get Media from]. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. The manufacturer’s name or model number may appear for a new unformatted SD Memory Card.
6 Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.215. If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows 1 Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. The “Safely Remove Hardware” screen appears. 2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. The “Stop a Hardware device” screen appears.
3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [OK]. A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and the camera. Macintosh 1 Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and the camera. • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 2.
2 Click [All Media]. The Media Browser screen appears. * The screen shown is for a Windows PC. Items shown will differ depending on the operating system and settings. 3 Select and click the folder containing the images you wish to view. The images are displayed. 4 Select and double-click an image you wish to view. 8 Connecting to a Computer The selected image is displayed with MediaImpression Photo Viewer. You can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit the image.
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. 1 Select [Help] in [Extras] at the top right of the screen (for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar (for Macintosh). The help screen appears in the web browser. 2 Click the desired topic. The explanation is displayed.
Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer automatically when a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera. 1 Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 3 4 5 Turn the camera off. Insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera. Turn the camera on. Select O (On) for [Eye-Fi] on the [W Setting] menu.
8 Connecting to a Computer 222 • When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Images are transferred via wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes. • An error message appears on the display if an old version Eye-Fi card is inserted.
9 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ......................................................... 224 Messages ................................................. 226 Troubleshooting ...................................... 228 Default Settings ....................................... 230 List of World Time Cities ........................ 235 Optional Accessories ............................. 236 Main Specifications ................................ 237 WARRANTY POLICY .............................
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode Function Zoom lever 9 Appendix Zoom operation Face Detection On I button Smile Capture Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft Flash) 9 (Standard) g (Self-timer) Drive Z (2 sec.
Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode. However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message 9 Appendix 226 Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger (p.31). 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.37, p.146). Change the number of recorded pixels or quality level of recorded images and try again (p.158).
Message Protected Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Displays image/sound from built-in memory Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping This card isn’t compatible with this camera The version of this EyeFi card is outdated Description The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed 9 Appendix 228 Remedy Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert The battery is installed The camera will the battery with the label facing the incorrectly not turn on display (p.32). The battery is Charge the battery. exhausted The camera is The display is off when the camera is connected to a 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 Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try shooting using the focus lock (p.68), or adjust the focus manually (Manual Focus) (p.104).
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.129). — : N/A Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.204).
Face Detection Flash Mode P (Off) O (On) Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Drive Mode P (Off) Yes Yes P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) O (On) P (Off) O (On) Green Mode G (Normal) G (Normal) G (Normal) Off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Item Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No.
[W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound 9 Appendix 232 Default Setting 3 3 1 Sound 1 1 1 According to the initial Date Format (date) setting Date Format (time) 24h Date Adjustment Date 1/1/2010 According to the initial Time setting Select Time W Hometown According to the initial Destination (City) setting World Destination (DST) P (Off) Time According to the initial Hometown (City) setting Hometown (DST) P (Off) Accordin
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Default Setting Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Image Rotation Small Face Filter Digital Filter Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Save as Still Image Movie Edit Divide Movies 3 sec.
Key Operation Item Function Q button Zoom lever 2 9 Appendix 234 — — — Full wide-angle * No Drive Mode 9 (Standard) * Yes p.78 p.92 p.93 b (Auto Picture) Yes Yes p.69 , (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec. Mode] menu Playback mode: [W Setting] menu * * Yes Yes p.101 p.103 — — p.57 Normal * Yes p.20 Face Detection On * Yes p.
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.193). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting.
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-LI92 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC92 (*) (Battery charger D-BC92, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC92 (AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC92, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a kit.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 14 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD Number of Recorded Pixels Still g (4288×3216), j (1:1) (3216×3216), i (16:9) (4224×2376), 6 (3072×2304), h (16:9) (1920×1080), m (640×480) * Fixed at f in Digital SR mode. * Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode. * Fixed at f in Digital Wide mode, however, the first frame uses h. * Fixed at i for one frame in Digital Panorama mode.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 2 GB Built-in Memory SD Memory Card 33 pictures 778 pictures g4288×3216 42 pictures 975 pictures j3216×3216 42 pictures 975 pictures i4224×2376 52 pictures 1205 pictures 63072×2304 151 pictures 3415 pictures h1920×1080 588 pictures 12294 pictures m 640×480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only when images are recorded on blank built-in memory or SD memory card.
Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Motion Blur Reduction Display Playback Modes Focus Modes Focus Exposure Control Face Detection 9 Appendix Pet Detection Shooting Modes Approx. 14× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 67× at m (640×480) (when combined with optical zoom) Up to approx. 6.7× (combines with 10× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx.
Digital Filters Movie Shutter Speed Built-in Flash Drive Modes Self-timer Time Function Power Source Battery Life 9 Appendix Interfaces Video Output Dimensions Weight Accessories 240 B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro (Blue, Amber), Color (Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow), Extract Color (Red, Green, Blue), Color Emphasis (Sky Blue, Fresh Green, Delicate Pink, Autumn Leaves), High Contrast, Starburst, Soft, Brightness Filter Continuous Approx.
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 for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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Index Symbols N Frame Composite ........90 B Party ..............................88 d Natural Skin Tone ........82 U Candlelight ....................81 c Text ...............................89 X Digital Wide ................95 F Digital Panorama ........98 Numerics 1cm MacroI ...................103 A AC adapter .........................35 Adding sound (Voice Memo) ..................184 AE Metering .....................112 Assign functions ...............121 Auto + Red-eye c ...........101 Auto F ........
C Calendar display .............. 135 Camera shake ......... 116, 128 Candlelight Mode .............. 80 Capture Mode Palette ....... 69 Center-weighted metering M ..................... 112 Charging a battery ............. 31 Checking the SD Memory Card ................................... 41 City name ........................ 235 Color Emphasis filter ....... 162 Color filter ........................ 162 Connecting to a TV .......... 154 Continuous Shooting j .... 93 Contrast ...........................
Highlight Correction ......... 109 Histogram .......................... 26 Hometown ................. 46, 193 I Image Storage Capacity .......................... 238 Infinity s ......................... 103 Info Display ........................ 22 Initial settings ..................... 43 Installing a battery ............. 32 Installing the Software ..... 208 Instant Review ........... 69, 117 Intelligent Zoom ................. 78 K Kids Mode ......................... 83 L Landscape Mode ...............
R 9 Appendix 250 Rec. Mode menu ....... 61, 230 Recorded Pixels ...... 106, 127 Recording movies ............ 125 Recording sounds ........... 180 Red-eye Compensation ... 166 Red-eye reduction cd ... 101 Reset ............................... 204 Resize ............................. 158 Retro filter ........................ 162 Rotating ........................... 141 Sport Mode ........................87 Spot AE metering N .......112 Standard = ...................103 Starburst filter ..................
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