HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems S.A.S. (European Headquarters) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu/) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) Digital Camera PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY GmbH (http://www.pentax.
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. This operating manual applies to Optio WG-1 GPS and Optio WG-1. The illustrations used in this manual are those of Optio WG-1 GPS.
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 in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger of electric shock if the camera is taken apart. • If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Warning • Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100240V AC. • Do not disassemble or modify the product.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent. About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children.
Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small Children Warning • Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children. 1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement. 2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck. 3. Small accessories such as battery or an SD Memory Card may be swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.
Cautions when Carrying and Using the Camera • Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof performance. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.
About Storage • Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. Others • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. • Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.47) regarding the SD Memory Card.
Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design • This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68). • The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
• Close the battery/card and terminal covers properly until they click. Otherwise water may get in and damage the camera. Be Careful Near the Water • Avoid opening the battery/card and terminal covers when near the waterside or with wet hands. Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the battery or the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the battery or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.
Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water • Do not open the battery/card cover or terminal cover if the camera is wet. Wipe off any water with a clean lint-free cloth. • The inside surface of the covers may get wet when they are opened. Wipe off any water that is on the cover. • Wiping off the camera while there is sand or dust on it may scratch the surface of the camera. Make sure that the battery/card cover and terminal cover are firmly closed before washing the camera in tap water.
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5 Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design ............8 Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water.........................8 Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water..........................9 Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water..........................10 Contents ........................
Taking Pictures 73 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................74 Taking Pictures...............................................................................74 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................78 Using the Face Detection Function ................................................80 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................84 Setting the Functions (Program Mode).......
Setting the Instant Review............................................................139 Setting the Green Button ..............................................................139 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................143 Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment.......................................144 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................145 Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................
Editing and Printing Images 187 Editing Images ..................................................................................188 Changing the Image Size (Resize)...............................................188 Cropping Images ..........................................................................189 Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ........................190 Using the Digital Filters.................................................................192 Using the Ink Rubbing Filter ....
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................250 Setting the Quick Zoom Function .................................................251 Setting the Guide Display .............................................................252 Perform Pixel Mapping .................................................................253 Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................254 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ............................
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2 or or 4 5 or 3 or 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. 16 A Mode This is the mode for taking still pictures and 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 2 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, this camera 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. For details on how to operate the camera, look at the table of contents or in the index for specific functions. Suitable for Outdoor Activities This camera is both waterproof and dustproof and has a tough body.
For taking enlarged pictures of very close objects such as the veins of leaves or specimens of tiny insects in Digital Microscope mode (p.99). For creating an image like an ink rubbing using the Ink Rubbing Filter (p.197). Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the camera enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.
Perfect for Portrait Shots! This camera 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 recognize up to 32 people per shot (*1), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It automatically releases the shutter when people are smiling, and if anyone blinks, it tells you that. It also tells you where faces are detected on the screen (*2), so you can take the shot again until it is perfect.
A Multitude of Functions inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer! This camera has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.188). Resize (p.188), Cropping (p.189) and Red-eye Compensation (p.203) can be used, while the image is displayed in the playback mode.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio WG-1 GPS/ Optio WG-1 Strap O-ST104 (*) Carabiner strap O-ST117 (WG-1 GPS) (*) O-ST118 (WG-1) (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW117 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Battery charger D-BC92 (*) AC plug cord (*) Utilities Guide for GPS Before using GPS ....................................... 2 Using the GPS .............................................
Names of Parts Front Power switch/Power lamp (green) Shutter release button Lens (with guard glass) Flash Speaker/ Microphone Remote control receiver Self timer lamp/ Focus assist Macro light Back Display Terminal cover lock lever Tripod socket Terminal cover Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover PC/AV terminal HDMI terminal Battery lock lever 23
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button w/x/f/y button Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.60 - 63) for an explanation of the function of each button. Macro stand Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during shooting in Digital Microscope mode (p.99). Insert two clips above and below the macro lights part.
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info”, “LCD Off”. • All the camera buttons function as normal even when the LCD is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal. • Y appears if you press the shutter release button halfway when camera shake is likely to occur.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 GPS P 16 DATE +1.0 1/250 F3.5 0 2 / 0 2 / ' 11 1 4 : 2 5 38 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Shooting mode (p.78) Battery level indicator (p.42) Face Detection icon (p.81) Date Imprint setting (p.145) EV Compensation (p.133) Shutter speed Aperture Pixel Track SR icon (p.135) Memory status (p.49) Remaining image storage capacity Flash mode (p.117) 12 Drive mode (p.103 - p.110) 13 Focus mode (p.
* 14 changes as follows depending on the [Eye-Fi] setting in [W Setting] menu. During Eye-Fi communication. The camera is communicating or searching for the access point when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on). Eye-Fi communication waiting. The camera is not communicating when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on). Eye-Fi communication prohibited. [Eye-Fi] is set to P (off). Eye-Fi version error. The version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date. * 17 disappears two seconds after the camera is turned on.
Histogram + Info/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A21 and B3 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B3 appears when “No Info” is selected. A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 A6 A7 A8 A22 GPS P B3 DATE +1.0 1/250 F3.5 38 A14 14M AWB ISO 200 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 A1 Shooting mode (p.78) A2 Battery level indicator (p.42) A3 Face Detection icon (p.81) A4 Date Imprint setting (p.145) A5 EV Compensation (p.133) A6 Pixel Track SR icon (p.135) A7 Memory status (p.
* A12 changes as follows depending on the [Eye-Fi] setting in [W Setting] menu. During Eye-Fi communication. The camera is communicating or searching for the access point when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on). Eye-Fi communication waiting. The camera is not communicating when [Eye-Fi] is set to O (on). Eye-Fi communication prohibited. [Eye-Fi] is set to P (off). Eye-Fi version error. The version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date. * A17 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
* When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning. Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode.
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 A11 also appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 100 - 0038 1/250 F3.5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 B3 Edit 14M 12M 12 B5 B6 A1 Face Detection icon (p.80) A2 Playback mode Q : Still Picture (p.162) K : Movie (p.163) L : Sound (p.
* A11 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of movies, sounds, or voice memos (p.163, p.224, p.227). * When “Normal Display” is selected, the current date and time appears for two seconds in the B4 to B8 positions. * When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the indicated area blinks red. Similarly, when there is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow.
Guide Display A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation. 2 3 4 5 MENU Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button OK SHUTTER X, i I, J Zoom button 4/W button Shutter release button Green/i button I button Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). This camera has a function where overexposed areas are indicated as blinking red and underexposed areas as blinking yellow. Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced.
1 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................................... 36 Powering the Camera ............................... 38 Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 45 Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 49 Initial Settings ...........................................
Attaching the Strap 1 Attaching the Strap Getting Started Attach the strap (O-ST104) supplied with the camera. 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight. Attaching the Carabiner Strap Attach the carabiner strap (O-ST117/O-ST118) supplied with the camera. 1 2 36 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera. Fix the end of the strap to the stopper.
Protective rubber ring The carabiner has rubber rings to prevent damage to the display. These rubber rings cushion the impact when the carabiner hits the display. Be sure to adjust the position of the rubber rings as shown in the figure below for the best results before using the carabiner strap.
Powering the Camera 1 Charging the Battery 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.
The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). 1 Getting Started • Do not charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion D-LI92 battery using the supplied D-BC92 battery charger. Doing otherwise may cause damage or overheating.
2 1 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. Push the battery in until it is locked in place. Getting Started Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the lens. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. 3 Close the battery/card cover. While lightly pressing the battery/card cover in the opposite direction indicated by 2, slide the cover.
1 Getting Started • Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the camera will not be waterproof. • If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera. • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.
• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C or 73.4°F with the display on and the battery fully charged) 1 Getting Started Image Storage Capacity*1 (flash used for 50% of shots) Movie Recording Time*2 Sound Recording Time*2 Playback Time*2 Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 120 min. Approx. 350 min. Approx. 280 min.
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. Getting Started 1 6 3 5 DC terminal 1 4 DC coupler 1 2 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Remove the Battery. Refer to p.39 - p.40 on how to open the battery/card cover and remove the battery. 3 Insert the DC coupler.
1 Getting Started 44 • 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. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. • Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.
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 the Memory” (p.230) for instructions on formatting. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. • Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the SD Memory Card.
1 Getting Started SD Memory Card socket 1 Battery/card cover SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3. 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 all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from Write-protect being deleted, and the card from being switch formatted by the camera or a computer. r appears on the display when the card is write-protected. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started The size of a recorded image differs depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images. This affects the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 1p.125 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/Power lamp 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.51 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off and both the power lamp and display turn off. Taking Still Pictures 1p.
Starting-up in the Playback Mode 1 Use this function when you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures. Getting Started Power switch Q button 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode. To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway. Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.
Initial Settings 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.241). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.233). 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.54) if the desired settings do not appear. 1 Getting Started 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete].
If you accidentally select the wrong language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language 1 Getting Started 1 2 When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the 3 button.
To Set Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting English Getting Started The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Hometown New York DST OFF Settings complete MENU 4 Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Hometown City New York DST MENU 6 Cancel OK OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display format. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 1 Getting Started The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. See the following pages for information on the available video output formats and how to change the initial settings. • Video output formats available initially: “List of World Time Cities” (1p.
6 Press the four-way controller (3). Date Adjustment The frame moves to [Date]. 1 Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 Time 00:00 Settings complete Getting Started MENU 7 Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 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.
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.241). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.233). • To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (1p.237).
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2 Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..... 60 Setting the Camera Functions .................
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 6 7 8 5 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button 9 Turns the camera on and off (p.49). Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.75). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.75). Pressing down fully starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) and (Underwater Movie) modes (p.148, p.151).
6 I button Switches the Face Detection function (p.80). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Self-portrait Assist ´ Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On Selects or registers a pet in e (Pet) mode. 7 Four-way controller : : : : : Changes the drive mode (p.103 - p.110). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.79). Changes the flash mode (p.117). Changes the focus mode (p.119).
Q Mode 1 2 2 3 Common Operations 4 6 7 8 5 1 9 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.49). 2 Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.64). 3 f/y button In single-image display, pressing f switches to 6-image display. Pressing f again switches to 12-image display (p.164). Press y to return to the previous display. In single-image display, pressing y enlarges the image. Press f to return to the previous display (p.173). In 12-image display press f to change to folder or calendar display (p.
Changes to 12-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.166). Changes to 12-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.166). 6 I button Zooms up on the subjects’ faces in the order in which they were recognized during shooting (Face close-up playback) (p.174). 7 Four-way controller (2) 8 2 Common Operations : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.163, p.224, p.227). (3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.168).
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 displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. 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. Functions for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. 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 100 0038 100-0038 P 38 Edit 2 Common Operations MENU Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering MENU 1/4 Setting Bright 14M Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size AWB Exit Rec.
e.g.: To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Image Tone]. Rec. Mode 1/4 Bright 14M 2 ڎڎ AWB MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice. The frame moves to [Quality Level]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears with the items that can be selected.
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 mode. 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.291) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
Item 2 Common Operations Description For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection Blink Detection function with the Face Detection function For choosing whether or not to use the digital zoom Digital Zoom function Instant Review For choosing whether to display Instant Review For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the camera is turned off For assigning a function to the Green button in A Green Button mode Sharpness For choosing sharp or
[W Setting] Menu Item Sound Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Format GPS Setting GPS Logging (*) Auto Time Synch. 2 Common Operations Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size Description Page For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter p.
[W Setting] Menu 1 Setting Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size 2 01/01/2011 Standard English Common Operations MENU Exit Setting Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All Setting Folder Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level 2/4 Date MSC NTSC Auto MENU Exit [W Setting] Menu 3 MENU Exit 72 1/4 [W Setting] Menu 2 3/4 5 sec. 3 min.
3 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures .................................. 74 Setting the Shooting Functions ............. 117 Taking Pictures Underwater .................. 148 Recording Movies ................................... 150 Saving the Settings (Memory) ...............
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures This camera is equipped with functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting using the default settings when shipped. Power switch Shutter release button 3 Taking Pictures w/x button 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. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.
You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.88). Right (x) Enlarges the subject. Left (w) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera emits Focus Assist light in dark shooting situations. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 38 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
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 temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face Detection (p.80) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection). 3 Taking Pictures • When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function.
Setting the Shooting Mode This camera has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. 3 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode.
The following 24 modes can be selected with Capture Mode Palette. Item Description Page b Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode p.84 R Program Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode p.85 A Night Scene For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested p.90 C Movie Underwater For recording movies p.150 For capturing images underwater p.148 p.
Item N Description Page Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. Recorded pixels is fixed to h or h Report For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports p.101 ⎯ * Green Mode (p.86) and Voice Recording (p.222) are available in addition to the ones noted above.
• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area]. • However, the Smile Capture function may not work and an image may not be captured, even when turned on, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, such as the faces are too small.
Face Detection On P 3 Taking Pictures 82 Smile Capture Self-portrait Assist P P P P Face Detection Off Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture • The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), c (Portrait), or R (Kids). Any one of Face Detection On, Smile Capture, Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture is always activated in these modes.
To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function The macro lights around the lens blink when the camera detects people faces in the Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture function. The position of the blinking light indicates where the detected face is on the screen. When the camera detects a face When the camera detects two faces Detects two faces, one at the center and one on the right while facing the camera. Detects a face on the left while facing the camera.
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 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 b (Auto Picture). Press the 4 button. Auto Picture mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.
5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Setting the Functions (Program Mode) 3 Taking Pictures The following restrictions apply in b mode: • EV Compensation is unavailable. • You cannot turn the Face Detection function off. • The [Focusing Area] setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • Flower cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom.
3 Press the 4 button. Program mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). 4 3 P 38 Set the functions you want to use. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.117 - p.147) for details of how to set the functions. Taking Pictures 5 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Shutter release button Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 2 Taking Pictures The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode 38 was selected. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). 3 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. w/x button 3 button Four-way controller 4 button 3 Taking Pictures 1 Press the w/x button in A mode. Zoom ratio Zoom bar w Wide (left) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. x Tele (right) Enlarges the subject. 33.5 38 If you continue to press x, the camera automatically switches from Optical Zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point where the zoom switches to Digital Zoom.
Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Pixels Intelligent Zoom (The zoom ratio includes the 5× optical zoom.) g/i/j Not Available (5× optical zoom only) 6/ Approx. 7.0× f/ Approx. 8.3× h Approx. 10.5× h V (*) Not Available (5× optical zoom only) l Approx. 20.9× Digital Zoom Equivalent to approx. 33.5× Approx. 11.2× Equivalent to approx. 33.5× • We recommend you use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom.
To Set the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. 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. 3 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). Uses Digital Zoom Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom The setting is saved. O(On) P (Off) 4 Rec.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene), B (Night Scene Portrait), c (Digital SR), S (Fireworks), or U (Candlelight). Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. When the camera recognizes a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80).
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode) c (Portrait) mode is suitable for taking pictures of people. It reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection function (p.80) operates for the shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. 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 c (Portrait).
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. Face Detection function (p.80) operates automatically in R mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. Shutter release button 3 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 R (Kids). Press the 4 button.
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 button I button Four-way controller 4 button Green 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 e (Pet). Press the 4 button. e (Pet) 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 Register this image? 3 Registry Cancel OK OK Registry confirmation screen When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the camera automatically releases the shutter.
To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot If you have registered two or three pets, choose the pet you want to detect. 1 Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode. Selecting pet to shoot The pet registration screen appears. 3 MENU Cancel Taking Pictures 2 3 Delete OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you want to detect. Press the 4 button. The selected pet is switched to the pet you want to detect and the camera returns to capture status.
Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode) Q Surf & Snow \ Sport For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for bright scenes For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture is taken Shutter release button 1 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 3 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q (Surf & Snow) or \ (Sport). Press the 4 button.
5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) Take crisp and easy-to-read pictures of text. It is useful for taking pictures of and saving important documents, and when the text is too small and difficult to read. 3 Taking Pictures Color A picture of the text is taken in its original color. Reversed Color The colors are reversed. B&W A picture of the text is taken in black and white. Negative Black and white are reversed.
5 Press the 4 button. The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. 38 6 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. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
3 Press the 4 button. Digital Microscope mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. 38 4 Press the w/x button. If you press x, the camera enlarges the subject. w Wide (left) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. x Tele (right) Enlarges the subject. 3 Taking Pictures 5 6.1 3.8 38 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green at the position where the camera focuses on the subject. 6 Press the shutter release button fully.
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Shutter release button f/y button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 3 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N (Frame Composite). Press the 4 button. The 12-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.
6 Press the 4 button. The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). 7 3 38 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 8 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536)/ h (1920×1080).
Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture with the self-timer. g Z Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake.
5 Press the shutter release button fully. Countdown starts and the remaining seconds are displayed on the screen. If you select g The self timer lamp and all of the macro lights turn on. From 4 seconds before shooting, the macro lights turn off in order from the top right. From 3 seconds before shooting, the self timer lamp also blinks. If you select Z The self timer lamp and the macro lights blink. 3 The picture is taken after a countdown of either ten seconds or two seconds.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. 3 The [Drive Mode] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j or c and press the 4 button. The camera is ready for continuous shooting and burst shooting. Drive Mode Continuous Shooting MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Taking Pictures 2 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.
• With j, you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. • The interval of j varies according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] settings. • The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot. • When the Face Detection function is activated (p.80), it works only when taking the first shot. • The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f/ in c mode.
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h and press the 4 button. Drive Mode The self-timer lamp begins to blink Remote Control slowly and the camera is ready to take MENU Cancel OK OK a picture with the remote control. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.80). 4 The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the camera takes a picture at the following timing.
Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. 3 Taking Pictures Set the camera to take pictures at intervals. The intervals can be set in increments of one second from Interval 10 sec. – 99 min. ten seconds to 4 minutes, or in 1 minute increments from 4 to 99 minutes. You cannot set the camera to take interval shots at less than ten seconds.
6 Set the number of shots. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots], then press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Number of Shots]. 7 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Start Delay]. 8 Set the start delay. 9 Press the 3 button. 3 Taking Pictures 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hours, then press the four-way controller (5).
Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Auto Bracketing) Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the exposure and take three pictures in succession. After taking the pictures, you can select the best one. The shooting order is best exposure → –1.0 EV → +1.0 EV. Shutter release button 3 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
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). 3 Shutter release button Taking Pictures + Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X (Digital Wide).
3 Press the 4 button. 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.80). 1 38 3 Taking Pictures 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. 5 Press the shutter release button fully.
To Cancel after Taking the First Shot 1 When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in step 5 on p.112, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). 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. • Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second image on the preview guide.
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 (Digital Panorama). 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. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. 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.115 or the second frame in step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Taking Pictures Save 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 d The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Auto + Red-eye the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. Red-eye The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions.
Four-way controller 4 button 3 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. Taking Pictures 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 mode. 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 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 from 50 cm to ∞. 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 from 10 cm to 60 cm.
• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q, or 3. • (1cm Macro) is unavailable in X (Digital Wide) mode. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. • The noise from focusing is recorded when a focus mode other than 3 or s is selected in C (Movie) and (Underwater Movie) modes. • When [Auto Macro] is on and shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 60 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to ∞ (Infinity). Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.
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. Changing the Focusing Area (= area) You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). 1 3 Normal autofocus area The autofocus area becomes smaller. Keeps moving subjects in focus. Taking Pictures J Multiple K Spot W Automatic Tracking AF Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode. • In C (Movie), (Underwater Movie) and N (Frame Composite) modes, W cannot be selected. • In S (Fireworks), 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J. Setting the Auto Macro 3 Taking Pictures When [Auto Macro] is on, the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject is 10 cm to 60 cm) as necessary, even if the focus mode setting is AF (Standard).
Setting the = Assist Light (Focus Assist) The camera automatically emits the Focus assist light in dark shooting situations. You can set the light to on or off. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). 3 The [AF Setting] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focus Assist].
Setting the Image Tone For setting the tone of images. You can select from [Bright], [Natural], or [Monochrome]. The default setting is [Bright]. 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 [Image Tone]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a finishing tone. Rec.
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making postcard-size prints.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 3 Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. MENU 5 12 Recordable Image No. Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Cancel 14M 10M 10M 7M 5M 5M OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button.
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size increases. The selected Recorded Pixels setting also affects the size of the image file (1p.125). Quality Level C D Better E Good Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen.
Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G l Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. I Tungsten Light 3 J Fluores. Light Taking Pictures K Manual F Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture mode. Refer to the following “Manual Setting” for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning the Fn settings to the Green button (p.139). Saving the White Balance setting 1p.158 3 Taking Pictures Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. L M N 3 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Multi-segment metering Centerweighted metering Spot AE metering The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure. The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure.
Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. AUTO 1 The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity].
• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944)/ (2592×1464). • When set to c (Digital SR), 9 (Green), C (Movie), or (Underwater Movie) mode, only [AUTO] is available. • When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed at 80. • When the shooting mode is set to (Report), the AUTO is fixed at 80-6400. Other sensitivities can also be selected. Saving the Sensitivity setting 1p.
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. 4 Rec.
Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 3 2 Taking Pictures 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.
D-Range settings are not applicable in b (Auto Picture)/9 (Green) modes. Setting Pixel Track SR You can set this function to correct for camera shake when taking still shots. If Pixel Track SR is set to O (On), the camera automatically corrects for camera shake in the images you shot. The default setting is P (Off). Shake reduction settings in C (Movie) and (Underwater Movie) mode are configured under Movie SR (p.153). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Setting the Interval Shooting In this mode, a set number of pictures can be taken automatically at a set interval from a set time. 3 Taking Pictures Set the camera to take pictures at intervals. The intervals can be set in increments of one second from ten seconds to 4 minutes, or in 1 minute Interval 10 sec. – 99 min. increments from 4 to 99 minutes. You cannot set the camera to take interval shots for less than ten seconds. Number 2 shots – number of You can set this to up to 1000 shots.
5 Press the four-way controller (3). 6 Set the number of shots. The frame moves to [Number of Shots]. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots], then press the four-way controller (5). The setting is saved, and the frame returns to [Number of Shots]. 7 Press the four-way controller (3). 8 Set the start delay. The frame moves to [Start Delay]. 3 1 Press the four-way controller Current Time 10:00 (5).
Setting Blink Detection This specifies whether Blink Detection works when you use the Face Detection function. The default setting is O (On). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Blink Detection]. Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). Blink Detection function works. P (Off) Blink Detection function does not work. The setting is saved. O(On) 4 Rec.
Setting the Instant Review Use this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are shot. The default setting is O (On: displays the image). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). O (On) Instant Review is displayed. P (Off) Instant Review is not displayed. The setting is saved. 4 Rec.
Assigning a Function 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Green Button]. 3 Rec. Mode MENU Taking Pictures 3 3/4 Interval Shoot Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button Exit Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a function you want to assign.
Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode. In [Fn Setting], still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings. To execute [Fn Setting] in movie mode, press the MENU button in Movie mode in step 1 on page p.140. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Fn Setting].
10 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode. This function is activated only when you assign the [Fn Setting] to the Green button. You can assign only one function to each key.
Changing Assigned Items Press the Green button in the shooting mode to display the Fn Setting screen. Select an item with the four-way controller (2345), and press either the (23) or (45) four-way controller to change the settings. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. 3 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level.
Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment You can set either color brightness (Saturation) or the tone of monochrome images (Tone Adjustment). The items displayed change depending on the [Image Tone] selected on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selected Image Tone Bright, Natural Monochrome 3 Taking Pictures 1 Displayed item Saturation Tone Adjustment Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation] (Tone Adjustment).
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) For setting the image contrast level. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. 4 MENU 4/4 3 Taking Pictures F Low G Normal H High Rec. Mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint IQ Enhancer Macro Light Off Exit Press the 3 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode.
5 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture mode. • The date and/or time imprinted with the [Date Imprint] function cannot be deleted. • Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print the date and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap. 3 Taking Pictures • O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set to any setting other than [Off].
IQ enhancer does not function in the following situations: • When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400 • In the c (Digital SR) mode • When the drive mode is set to c (Burst Shooting) Setting the Macro Light Set whether or not to turn on the macro lights around the lens. The macro lights turn on when the [Macro Light] is set to O (On). The default setting is P (Off). 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Macro Light].
Taking Pictures Underwater Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/ Underwater Movie Mode) This camera complies with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 10 m continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68). Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea. Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater.
• Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof seal of the battery/card and terminal covers and check that the covers are securely locked. • Before opening the battery/card and terminal covers after using the camera underwater, make sure that there is no water, dirt, or sand on the covers or anywhere else on the camera. Wipe the camera before opening the covers. • In mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.
Recording Movies Recording Movies This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button w/x 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 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). 1/2 Movie For recording movies MENU Cancel 3 Press the 4 button. 1 C (Movie) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.
You can change the captured area by pressing the w/x button. x Enlarges the subject 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. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • The flash does not discharge in C (Movie) mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts.
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the number of 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. 3 Recorded Pixels Frame Rate Use M 1280×720 30 fps Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Movement is recorded smoothly.
6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Rec. Time MENU 7 02:26 Recorded Pixels Movie SR Interval Shoot Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The following restrictions may cause the selected recording time and the actual recording time to be different. • The maximum size of a file is limited to 2 GB.
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Automatically corrects for camera shake. P (Off) No correction for camera shake. The setting is saved. Movie Recorded Pixels Movie SR Interval Shoot O(On) 3 6 MENU Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode. Taking Pictures Recording a Movie from Pictures Taken at a Set Interval (Interval Movie) In this mode, you can record multiple still pictures taken automatically at a set interval from a set time, as a movie file.
3 Press the 4 button while the settings are displayed. The Interval Movie setting screen appears. [Interval] is marked with the frame. 4 Set the interval. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the interval, then press the 4 button. The frame returns to [Interval]. Interval 1min. Total Time 0hr. 10 min. Start Delay 0hr. 0 min. MENU Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Total Time]. 6 Set the total time.
10 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in focus. 11 Press the shutter release button fully. Interval movie recording starts. The LCD turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining time and interval on the monitor. The [Stop interval shooting?] message is displayed when the power switch and then the 3 button are pressed during standby. Pressing the 4 button cancels interval movie.
• Confirm that the battery is sufficiently charged before starting interval movie recording. If the battery is not sufficiently charged, it may become depleted during interval movie recording and cause recording of the movie to stop. • When performing interval movie shooting, the settings are fixed as follows; Recorded Pixels: V (1280×720), Quality Level: C, Movie SR: P (Off), and Flash Mode: a. However, shooting is done at a frame rate according to the recorded pixels (p.152) set on the Movie menu.
Saving the Settings (Memory) 3 Taking Pictures 158 The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to On or Off in the Memory function are shown in the table below.
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. Memory 1/3 MENU 5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture mode.
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4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images .............................. 162 Deleting Images and Sound Files .......... 176 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ...................................................................
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. File number 100 - 0038 Edit 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. f/y button Q button Four-way controller 1 Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0017 000 : 30 Playback starts. Edit The following operations can be performed during playback.
Multi-Image Display f/y button Q button 3 button Four-way controller 4 button 6-Image Display/12-Image Display 4 You can display 6 or 12 thumbnails of captured images at a time. Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the f button in Q mode. The 6-image display appears showing a page consisting of 6 thumbnail images. Pressing the f button again changes it to a 12-image display. A page consisting of 6 or 12 thumbnail images appears. The displayed 1 images change 6- or 12-images at a time page by page.
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) O (With image) C O (Without image) Still picture without sound Still picture with sound Movie (the first frame appears) Sound files 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 1 Press the f button twice in Q mode. The screen changes to 12-image display. 2 Press the f button.
Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are Frame displayed by date in calendar format. 1 2 3 4 65 The first image recorded on a date is 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 displayed for that date on the 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 calendar. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 O appears for dates on which the first 27 28 29 30 31 recorded file was either sound-only 2011 data or a still picture with a voice memo. Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
100 - 0038 Edit MENU 1/2 Slideshow Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set OK OK MENU Cancel Press SHUTTER halfway or 38 Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode. 4 OK OK OK MENU Cancel OK OK Goes to the screen for selected playback function.
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode u Slideshow s Image Rotation k Small Face Filter Ink Rubbing Filter Collage P Digital Filter E Original Frame 4 N Frame Composite Playing Back and Deleting Images Save as Still image Movie Divide [ Editing Movies Adding title picture Red-eye Z Compensation n o p \ Z r ^ 168 Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set Rotates captured images.
Slideshow You can play back recorded images and movies one after another. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and 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 For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set 4 OK OK Press the 4 button. The slideshow setting screen appears.
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.169. Start Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect 3sec. Wipe MENU 2 4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.
7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start]. Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.183 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies or pictures with sound will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting.
Rotating the Image Q button Four-way controller 4 button 1 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 172 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Holding down the y button continuously magnifies the image. With Quick Zoom (p.251) set to O (On), pressing y once magnifies the image to 10×. You can use the + mark of the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. The following operations can be performed while an image is magnified.
Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face Detection function operated when the images were taken. f/y button Q button I button Four-way controller 4 button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 174 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.
The following operations can be performed during Face close-up playback mode. Zoom button right (y) Zoom button left (f) 3 Zooms up on the subject being displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly larger magnification ratio. Zooms up on the subject being displayed for Face close-up playback at an equal or slightly smaller magnification ratio. Press the 4 button. The image returns to single-image display.
Deleting Images and Sound Files Delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.180). 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete. Press the i button. A confirmation screen appears.
To Delete a Sound File If sound (voice memo) has been recorded with an image (p.226), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and 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 screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete Sound]. 100-0038 4 OK 4 Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted.
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the 6- or 12-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.180). f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the f button once or twice in Q mode. 6-image display or 12-image display appears. 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
4 Press the i button. A confirmation screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Select & Delete]. Delete all selected images/sounds? Select & Delete Cancel OK MENU 6 OK Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Deletes all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.180).
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. Setting 3/4 Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All 5 sec. 3 min. MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (5). A confirmation dialog appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. Delete All Delete all images/sounds? 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Delete All Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted.
4 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image/Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Single Image/ Sound]. Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. 7 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. 100-0038 Protects this image/sound Protect Unprotect Cancel OK 8 OK Press the 4 button. The selected image or sound file is protected. To protect other images or sound files, repeat Steps 5 to 8.
To Protect All Images and Sound Files 1 Select [All Images/Sounds] in step 5 on p.181. Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds Cancel 2 3 OK OK OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images OK Protects all images/sounds Protect Unprotect Cancel 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.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jack or HDMl terminal and playback images. Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack 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 Yellow 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images • The power lamp on the camera lights up during a connection.
1 2 Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover. Move the terminal cover lock lever in the direction shown by 1, slide the cover in the direction shown by 2 and open the cover in the direction shown by 3. 3 4 4 Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV device. When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal.
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal. HDMI terminal 4 Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover. Move the terminal cover lock lever in the direction shown by 1, slide the cover in the direction shown by 2 and open the cover in the direction shown by 3. 3 4 5 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN jack on the AV device.
Close the terminal cover securely when not using the terminal. Close the cover in the opposite direction indicated by 3. While lightly pressing on the terminal cover, slide it away from 2 until it clicks.
5 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........................................ 188 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 217 About Printing You can print pictures taken with the camera in the following ways. 1. Go to a photo processing lab 2. Use a printer that has an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card 3.
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or 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) 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 does not appear. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 8 OK Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved.
4 Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of the 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.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select k (Small Face Filter). 1/2 Small Face Filter Reduces the size of faces in the image, for wellproportioned portraits MENU Cancel 4 OK OK 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 OK Press the 4 button.
10 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed. 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 mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image.
1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 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 MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. B&W/Sepia MENU Cancel 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OK OK OK 5 Editing and Printing Images The digital filter selection screen appears.
To Select a Soft Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results 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 does not appear. 7 5 Editing and Printing Images 194 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
To Select a B&W/Sepia, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Color Emphasis or Starburst Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the effect.
To Select Toy Camera, High Contrast, Fish-eye, Brightness or Miniature Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect.
Using the Ink Rubbing Filter You can edit the image to look like an ink rubbing. The Ink Rubbing Filter cannot be used on the following images. • Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) or (Report) modes • Images that have recorded pixels of h, h, l, or m • Images taken with other cameras An error message appears in step 4. 1 2 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.
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 images processed with the filter are saved. • The processed images are saved with the recorded pixels of f/ . • When there is little contrast between the object and the background, the shape of the object may not be sharp depending on the conditions of the original image.
3 Press the 4 button. The item selection screen appears. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) 3M Create an image MENU Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 6 Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) You can choose from h or h. Create an image MENU Cancel 7 5 3M OK OK Press the 4 button. Returns to the item selection screen.
10 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the pattern of layout. You can choose from 3 patterns of layout ( 11 / / ). Press the 4 button. Returns to the item selection screen. Selecting the Background 12 13 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Backgnd.]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 14 5 Editing and Printing Images 200 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the background. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd.
Laying Out the Image • The collage function cannot be used on the following images. - Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) or (Report) modes - Images that have recorded pixels of l, or m - Images taken with other cameras These images do not appear as selectable items. • If you select an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the black areas appear above and below the image. 16 17 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Select image(s)]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Saving the Edited Image 21 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Create an image]. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) 3M Create an image MENU 22 OK OK OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for saving the image appears. 23 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save]. Save Cancel 5 Editing and Printing Images 202 24 Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved. The quality level of the image is fixed at C (Best).
Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in step 4. • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct.
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are 6 frames already stored in the camera. You can copy the optional frames from the CD-ROM (S-SW117) supplied with the camera. The frame composite function cannot be used on the following images. • Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) or (Report) modes • Images that have recorded pixels of l, or m An error message appears in step 4.
6 Press the y button. The selected frame appears in singleimage display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom button left (f) 7 OK Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. You can adjust the image using either of the following operations. Press to adjust the position of the image 5 MENU OK Cancel OK Press to make the image larger or smaller. Press the 4 button.
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM (S-SW117) supplied with the camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted. To Copy Frames 1 2 3 5 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. Overlaying Your Original Frame on an Image You can overlay your original frame (decorative frame) on an image.
1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to add a frame to. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Original Frame). 1/2 Original Frame Av a i l a b l e t o m a k e f r o m t h e kind and color of a frame. Av a i l a b l e t o e n t e r t e x t MENU Cancel 4 OK OK Press the 4 button. The original frame type selecting screen appears.
10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Text Stamp], and press the four-way controller (5). The Text Stamp screen appears. When you do not enter characters, proceed to Step 12. 11 Set up the text stamp. For details, refer to “To Set Up Text Stamp” (p.210). A/a Text Stamp A B C D E F G H I J K L MN O P Q R S TUVWX Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . , ( ) [ ] < >@ / : ; ! ? Finish # + = $% { } Delete One Character OK MENU Cancel 12 Enter Press the 4 button.
2 Press the Green button. The image position adjustment screen appears. Four-way controller (2345) Zoom button right (y) Zoom button left (f) 3 Press to adjust the position of the image Press to make the image larger Press to make the image smaller OK MENU Cancel / OK Press the 4 button. The screen returns to the original screen. To Set Up Text Stamp 5 1 Editing and Printing Images The selected character is input. Up to 52 characters can be input.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Display Position] and press the fourway controller (5). Enter on this condition F R I END S Display Position Color Preview MENU Cancel 4 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Color] and press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (23) to select the color and press the four-way controller (4). 5 F R I ENDS MENU Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the original screen. 3 Press the 4 button.
Editing Movies You can select a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two, or add a title picture to a movie. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [ (Movie Editing).
7 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save. 2 3 4 5 8 100-0042 00:06 Select the image to save Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to MENU Cancel the first frame Reverses the movie frame by frame Advances the movie frame by frame 1 OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture. To Divide a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. 5 Press the 4 button.
10 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. To Add a Title Picture to a Movie 5 6 Select [Adding title picture] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a title picture. 7 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the desired title picture.
• When a title picture is added to the beginning of a movie: When the movie is played back, the still picture is played back for three seconds, and then the movie is played back. The still picture registered as title picture is used as the thumbnail of the movie. When a title picture is added to the end of a movie: When the movie is played back, the movie is played back, and then the still picture is played back for three seconds.
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 (2) to select [2}{]. SD SD Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are copied to the SD Memory Card.
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. DPOF cannot be set for movies or sound-only files. If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it (p.145), do not set [Date] O (On) in DPOF settings.
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. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O (On) or P (Off)) will be displayed. 6 5 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.218. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. Refer to steps 6 and 7 in “Printing a Single Image” (p.218) for details of how to make the settings.
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Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the microphone at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Microphone/ Speaker Setting Voice Recording To use the Voice Recording function, register Voice Recording to the Green Button. When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) Mode, [Green Button] settings cannot be configured on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Recording Sounds Shutter release button Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera enters Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 3 00:00:00 SHUTTER Start 6 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and REC icon (red) flash during recording.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made with Voice Recording. f/y button Q button Four-way controller 1 2 3 6 Recording and Playing Back Sound 224 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 00:01:30 02/02/'10 14:25 The following operations can be performed during playback.
4 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 Enter Q mode and 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). 2/2 Voice Memo Attaches sound to images.
Playing Back a Voice Memo f/y button Q button Four-way controller 1 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0038 Playback starts. 6 The following operations can be performed during playback. Zoom button (y) Increases the volume Zoom button (f) Reduces the volume 3 Press the four-way controller (3).
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7 Settings Camera Settings ......................................
Camera Settings Formatting the Memory Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. 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 an SD Memory Card while it is being formatted. This may damage the card and make it unusable. • Formatting deletes protected images and any data recorded on the card with a computer or any camera.
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). Sound Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound The [Sound] screen appears.
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. The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu. Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File) You can use a sound recorded by the camera for sound settings. The first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as the [USER] sound. 1 2 Select [USER] in step 6 in “To Change the Sound Type”. Press the 4 button.
Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings (p.55). You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 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 [Date Adjustment]. Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 Time MENU 8 00:00 Settings complete Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Format]. 9 Press the four-way controller (3). Date Adjustment The frame moves to [Date]. Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU 10 Cancel Press the four-way controller (5).
13 Change the time in the same way as in steps 8 to 12. If you selected [12h] in step 7, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. 14 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU 15 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The date and time settings are saved and the screen returns to the [W Setting] menu.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). Alarm Off The Alarm screen appears. Time 00:00 Alarm 14:14 Settings complete MENU 4 Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the alarm. Choose from [Off], [Once], or [Everyday]. 6 7 Press the 4 button. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to the [Time] field. 8 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the hour field.
Checking the Alarm 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Alarm screen appears. Check the alarm frequency and time. Alarm 14:14 Alarm Once Time 14:25 Settings complete MENU 3 Cancel Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Turning the Alarm Off WED • The alarm will not ring if the camera is on when the set time is reached.
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. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]. Press the four-way controller (5). World Time Select Time The [World Time] screen appears. DST OFF Destination New York 14:25 Hometown New York 14:25 DST OFF MENU 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select X (Destination). Press the four-way controller (5).
10 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Select W (Hometown) in step 4 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. To Display the Time of the Destination (Select 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 [World Time]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears.
7 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. When X (Destination) is selected in step 6, the X icon appears on the display to indicate that the destination date and time are displayed in A mode. P 38 Setting the Text Size on the Menu You can set the text size of the item selected with the cursor on the menu to [Standard] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, and Chinese (traditional and simplified). 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.
Changing the System for Naming Folders You can change the system for naming the folders for storing images. When the naming system is set to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Choice Date (Default) PENTX _USER The name of the folder xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date format is set to [dd/mm/yy] A folder is made by day, and the images and sound files of the day are saved in the folder.
Selecting a Rule for Naming Folders 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. Setting Folder Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level 2/4 Date PENTX _ USER Auto MENU Cancel 4 5 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select the rule for naming folders.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the letter to enter, and press the 4 button. The first letter is fixed and the cursor moves to the second letter. 4 5 Repeat step 3 and enter the remaining letters. Press the four-way controller (4) while “A” is selected, or press (35) while “_” is selected. The frame moves to [Settings complete].
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a video output format. Choose the video output format to match the output format of the AV equipment. 5 Setting Folder Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level 2/4 Date MSC NTSC PAL MENU Cancel OK OK 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.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an output format. Choose the HDMI output format to match the output format of the AV equipment. 5 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. The items on the pull-down menu vary depending on the selected Video output format. To change the display, set the Video output format before setting the HDMI output format. The table below shows the combinations of the Video output format and HDMI output.
Setting the Eye-Fi Communication You can automatically transfer images or movies to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. For details on transferring images, refer to “Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card” (p.280). The default setting is P (Off). 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 [Eye-Fi].
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display to 7 levels. 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 4 Dark Normal Bright Setting Folder Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level MENU Exit Press the 3 button.
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness 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 Auto Power Off 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. Choose from [5min.
Setting the Quick Zoom Function While playing back images in Q mode, you can set whether to use Quick Zoom to enlarge the playback image to 10× when pressing the y button once. 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 [Quick Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). O (On) The Quick Zoom is available.
Setting the Guide Display Set whether to display the guide for the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette. 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 [Guide Display]. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). O (On) The mode guides are displayed. P (Off) The mode guides are not displayed.
Perform Pixel Mapping Pixel mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. • Pixel Mapping is only available in A mode. Pixel mapping cannot be selected even if the [W Setting] menu is displayed by pressing the 3 button in Q mode. • When executing Pixel Mapping from Q mode, press the Q button once to enter A mode.
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 screens • 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 ^ (Startup Screen).
• Once the start-up screen has been set, it is not being deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. However the image is deleted if you change the start-up screen after deleting the recorded image or formatting the memory. • Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen. • The start-up screen is not displayed when you turn the camera on in the playback mode. • Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode cannot be used for the start-up screen.
Displaying the Clock Mode You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the display. 4 button 1 Press and hold down the 4 button. The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen. The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds. Pressing the power switch turns the camera off immediately.
8 Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..................... 258 Connecting to a Windows PC ................ 265 Connecting to a Macintosh .................... 274 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.
System Requirements The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the images and movies captured with the camera on your computer. Windows OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Space Monitor Others Windows XP SP3, 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.
Installing the Software Windows Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software. 1 2 Turn your Windows PC on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW117) into the CD-ROM drive. [Auto play] screen appears. Click [PENTAX Software Installer], and then click [Yes].
5 Click [Finish]. “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” installation is complete. 6 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes. Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX). 1 2 3 4 Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW117) into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW117) icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” installer screen appears. 5 Click [ArcSoft].
6 Click [Close]. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” installation is complete. 7 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. 8 Connecting to a Computer 262 If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen 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 already 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 and PTP 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 a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). 1 2 3 Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with arrow mark front side of the camera. facing the 8 Turn your camera on. The “AutoPlay” screen appears.
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Windows PC. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Windows PC. 5 Click [Import media files to local disk]. The “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” starts. 6 8 Connecting to a Computer 266 7 Set up [Destination Folder]. Select the image/s you want to copy, then click [Import Selected]. The selected images are copied to the PC.
8 Click [Done]. When the “AutoPlay” Screen Does Not Appear 5 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. 6 Click [PhotoImpression]. 7 Click [Import]. 8 Specify [Get Media From].
If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number. 9 10 Set up [Destination Folder]. Select the image/s you want to copy, then click [Import Selected]. The selected images are copied to the PC. * To select two or more images, select them while pressing the Ctrl key. 11 Click [Done].
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC 1 2 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. Click [Eject xxx (name of the camera)]. A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and the camera. • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed.
Starting “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” starts and the main window appears. Media Window Interface A B * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. 8 Connecting to a Computer 270 A PhotoImpression You can view or manage still images.
PhotoImpression A B C * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. A Views Displays the configuration of folders or groups sorted by your favorites, GPS information or a detected person. B Preview Area Displays the contents of the selected folder or sorted group. C Actions This panel provides editing/managing functions, such as an importing, editing, movie making.
Viewing Images 1 2 Click [PhotoImpression] or [VideoImpression] from the main window. Select and click the folder or the group containing the image you want to view. Images are displayed. 3 8 Connecting to a Computer 272 Select and double-click the image you want to view. The selected image is displayed with the viewer. With the viewer, you can enlarge/ reduce the display size of the image or edit it and so on. You can also play back movies or sound files.
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. 1 Click [Help] from [Menu] on the menu bar. The help screen appears. 2 Click the desired topic. An explanation is displayed.
Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I-USB7). 1 2 3 Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with arrow mark front side of the camera. facing the 8 Connecting to a Computer 274 4 Turn your camera on. The camera is recognized as [NO_NAME] on the desktop.
• If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [NO_NAME]. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number. • The power lamp is lit while the camera is connected to a Macintosh, whereas it blinks while the card is being accessed. Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Macintosh.
9 Click [Done]. Disconnecting the Camera from Your 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 2.1 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed.
Starting “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. 1 2 Double-click the [MediaImpression] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” starts and the main browser window appears. Media Window Interface A B 8 A Media browser tool You can view images, movies, or play back audio files.
Media Browser Interface B A C * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. A Views Displays the configuration of folders in your computer. When you browse a folder, the contents of the folder appear in the media thumbnail pane. B Preview Area Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file or folder that matches the search item).
Viewing Images 1 2 Click [Pictures], [Videos], or [All Media] from the main window. Select and click the folder containing the image you want to view in the folder pane. Images are displayed in the media thumbnail pane. 3 Select and double-click the image you want to view in the media thumbnail pane. The selected image is displayed with the viewer. With the viewer, you can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit it and so on. You can also play back movies or sound files.
Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can automatically transfer images or movies to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a memory card that is equipped with the wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) function. 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 an Eye-Fi card that has been set up. Turn the camera on.
8 Connecting to a Computer • When you use a new Eye-Fi card, copy the install file of Eye-Fi Manager stored on the card to your computer before you format the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card, or set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off) in a location where wireless LAN devices are restricted or prohibited, such as on planes (since images are transferred via wireless LAN). • If you insert an older version Eye-Fi card in the camera, an error message appears.
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9 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ......................................................... 284 Messages ................................................. 287 Troubleshooting ...................................... 289 Default Settings ....................................... 291 List of World Time Cities ........................ 296 Optional Accessories ............................. 297 Main Specifications ................................ 298 Warranty Policy .............................
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode √: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. ⎯: Settings and changes are not applied.
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*1 Movie SR is used for movies, while Pixel Track SR is used for still pictures. *2 Flowers cannot be detected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. *3 Optical zoom is always possible, digital zoom and intelligent zoom cannot be used if the Sensitivity selection is ISO 3200/6400. *4 Before shooting only optical zoom and digital zoom are possible, during shooting only digital zoom is possible. *5 Only optical zoom and intelligent zoom are possible, digital zoom cannot be used.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Battery depleted Memory card full The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds Memory card error The built-in memory is not formatted Card is not formatted Card is locked Compression error No image/sound Movie recording stopped Deleting Image folder cannot be created Protected 9 Appendix Camera cannot play this image and sound Description The battery is exhausted.
Message 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 Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping No more images can be selected The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating No more logs can be recorded.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed The camera will not turn on The battery is installed incorrectly The battery is exhausted The camera is connected to a computer No image appears The camera is connected to on the display a TV The display is set to off.
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, finelypatterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net (p.76). Try shooting using the focus lock, or \ (Manual Focus) (p.120).
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.158). — : N/A Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.255).
Item Recorded Pixels Movie SR Interval Interval Total Time Shoot Start Delay D-Range Highlight Correction Setting Shadow Correction Pixel Track SR Interval Interval Number of Shots Shoot Start Delay Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No.
[W Setting] Menu Items Reset Setting Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.231 No No No p.55 p.233 No Yes Yes p.235 Yes No No p.237 No No No Yes*1 Yes p.240 p.51 p.241 p.242 p.263 No p.244 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ p.245 p.247 p.248 p.249 p.250 p.251 p.252 p.255 p.179 p.253 p.
Item GPS*2 GPS Setting Logging Auto Time Synch.
Item Default Setting Single Image/ Sound Protect All Images/ Sounds Single Image DPOF All Images Start-up Screen Depending on the recorded image/sound Depending on the recorded image/sound Copies: 0 Date: Off O (On) Last Memory Reset Page Setting Setting ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ Yes ⎯ ⎯ Yes p.180 p.217 p.
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.51) or the World Time (p.237). 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-AC117 (AC adapter D-AC115, DC coupler D-DC92, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC adapter are only sold as a set.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of effective pixels Approx. 14 megapixels Image sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of recorded pixels Still * * * * * * * * Fixed at f/ in Digital SR mode. Fixed at h/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. Fixed at h in Digital Microscope mode. Fixed at f/ when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Built-in Memory g (4288×3216) j (3216×3216) i (4224×2376) 6 (3072×2304) (3072×1728) f (2592×1944) (2592×1464) h (2048×1536) h (1920×1080) V (1280×960) l (1024×768) m (640×480) C 19 pictures 24 pictures 24 pictures 33 pictures 39 pictures 39 pictures 49 pictures 61 pictures 90 pictures 141 pictures 214 pictures 443 pictures D 39 pictures 49 pictures 49 pictures 61 pictures 75 pictures 75 pictures 98 pictures 121 pictures 177 pictures
• The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of the SD Memory Card used. • Recording can continue until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card). If recording stops at 2 GB, start recording again to continue to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 2 GB. White balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluores.
Focus Exposure control Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor Multiple (9-point autofocus)/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable Focus range (From lens face) Standard : 0.5 m - ∞ (Full zoom range) Macro : 0.1 m - 0.6 m (Full zoom range) 1cm Macro : 0.01 m - 0.3 m (At the intermediate position of the zoom range) * It is possible to switch to Infinity, Pan Focus and Manual Focus. * Face Detection AF is available only when the camera recognizes the subject’s face.
Time function 75 cities (28 time zones) Clock Mode Clock display by holding down 4/W button while camera is turned off (approx. 10 sec.) Alarm Alarm with simultaneous display of the Clock mode at specified time Power source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery life Image Storage Capacity 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.
Index Symbols 9 Appendix 308 A Mode ...................... 16, 64 I button ..................... 61, 63 Q Mode ..................... 16, 64 Q button .................... 60, 62 [A Rec. Mode] Menu .................................. 69, 291 [W Setting] Menu ....... 71, 293 9 Green Mode ................. 86 i Delete ................. 162, 176 f/y button ...................... 62 y Magnify ....................... 173 x Tele ............................... 88 i 3-sec Remote Control ............................
Brightness filter ................ 192 Brightness Level .............. 248 Built-in Memory ............... 215 Burst Shooting ................. 104 C Calendar display .............. 166 Camera shake ............. 25, 89 Candlelight Mode .............. 90 Capture Mode Palette ....... 79 Changing volume ............ 231 Charging a battery ............. 38 Checking the Memory Card ..................... 49 Clock Mode ..................... 256 Collage ............................ 198 Color emphasis filter .....
H HDMI ............................... 245 High contrast filter ........... 192 Highlight Correction ......... 134 Histogram .......................... 33 Hometown ................. 54, 237 I Image Rotation ................ 172 Image Storage Capacity .. 299 Image Tone ..................... 124 Image/Sound Copy .......... 215 Infinity s ......................... 119 Initial Setting ...................... 51 Ink Rubbing Filter ............ 197 Installing a battery ............. 39 Installing the software ...
Press halfway (shutter release button) ..... 76 Product registration ......... 262 Program Mode ................... 85 Protect Z ...................... 180 Provided software ............ 258 PTP ................................. 264 R Rec. Mode Menu ....... 69, 291 Recorded Pixels ...... 125, 152 Recording movies ............ 150 Red-eye Compensation ... 203 Red-eye reduction cd (Flash) ..................... 117 Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design .................................
W Waterproof and Dustproof ........................................ 148 White Balance ................. 128 Windows .......................... 259 World Time ...................... 237 Z Zoomxw ........................
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. This operating manual applies to Optio WG-1 GPS and Optio WG-1. The illustrations used in this manual are those of Optio WG-1 GPS.
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