PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Benelux B.V.
Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio 750Z Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 750Z that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.
• If lightning should be present during using, unplug the power cord and discontinue using. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire. Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9 Checking the Contents of the Package .......................................... 10 Names of Parts...........................................................
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) ................. 49 Aperture Priority Shooting .............................................................. 50 Shutter Priority Shooting................................................................. 51 Manual Shooting............................................................................. 52 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ................................. 53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ...
Nine-Image Display and Folder Display ....................................... 117 Zoom Display................................................................................ 119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ..................... 121 Slideshow .....................................................................................123 Playing Back Movies ........................................................................125 Playing Back Movies ...........................................
Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................161 Setting Sleep Timeout ..................................................................162 Setting Auto Power Off ................................................................. 163 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................163 Registering Functions on the Fn Button ....................................... 164 Setting the Alarm ..............................................................
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 3 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio 750Z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 (∗) Battery charger D-BC7 (∗) AC plug cord D-CO2 (∗) USB cable I-USB7 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW22 Strap O-ST17 (∗) SD Memory Card (32 MB) Operating Manual (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Guide) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.184).
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Mode dial Autofocus window Power switch Front lever Remote control receiver Flash Speaker Microphone Auxiliary AF light/ Self-timer lamp (redish orange) Viewfinder Lens Back Diopter adjustment lever Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) Strap lug Terminal cover USB/AV terminal DC input terminal LCD monitor Battery lock lever Battery/Card cover Tripod socket 11
Names of Operating Parts b/Z button (/g button )/i button Power switch Dial indicator (green) Front lever Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button { button Four-way controller (2345) 4 button 3 button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap A 2 B 1 2 1 1 Getting Started The provided strap (O-ST17) can be attached, as is, to the camera to create a neck strap from which to carry the camera. The strap can also be shortened and then attached to the camera to create a compact hand strap. C 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the strap end through the loop and tighten.
Powering the Camera Battery 1 Getting Started Charging indicator Charging: Lit red Charging complete: Lit green To power outlet 3 Battery charger 1 2 AC plug cord Charging the Battery Charge the battery when using the camera for the first time, when the camera has not been used for a long time, or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed. 1 2 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC7. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
2 1 2 1 Battery lock lever Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. Charge the battery before installing it when using the camera for the first time. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 .
1 Getting Started • The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is only for use with this camera. Use of other batteries may damage the camera and render it unusable. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset.
DC terminal AC adapter 1 3 To power outlet 1 2 AC plug cord Getting Started 4 Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to a computer, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 is recommended. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 2 1 3 2 1 This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images and recorded sound. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . 2 Insert an SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward the lens and push the card in until it clicks.
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 protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. r appears on the LCD monitor when Write-protect switch 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.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures 1 Getting Started Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.91 1 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies 1 Getting Started Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to your purpose. The number of recorded pixels indicates the image resolution. Larger numbers produce clearer movie images, but result in larger filesizes. The frame rate indicates the number of images that are displayed per second. Higher numbers produce smoother motion, but also result in larger filesizes.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor. Opening the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor from the right end. 1 Getting Started The LCD monitor can be swiveled 180 degrees horizontally and 270 degrees vertically. This is convenient for recording yourself with Self-portrait mode, recording at a low angle, or recording with the camera above your head. Swiveling the LCD monitor The LCD monitor can be swiveled 270 degrees downward, toward you.
Adjusting the Viewfinder 1 Getting Started Diopter adjustment lever The viewfinder can be adjusted to suit your eyesight. Slide the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left to make the viewfinder display sharper. The diopter can be adjusted in the range of –3 m-1 to +1 m-1 (–9.8 ft.-1 to +3.3 ft.-1) diopters. 1 Point the camera toward a bright subject, look through the viewfinder and slide the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on page p.27 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off and the power switch light turns off. Taking Pictures 1p.
Power switch 1 Q button Getting Started Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to Capture mode. 1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q button. The camera turns on in Playback Only mode. The lens does not extend. • To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, turn the camera off, then turn it on again.
Initial Settings Power switch 4 button Getting Started Four-way controller 3 button 1 If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time. If the Initial Settings screen appears Initial Settings 1p.28 “Setting the Display Language” 1p.29 “Setting the Date and Time” English City DST New York MENU Cancel OK OK If the Date Adjust screen appears Date Adjust 1p.
Setting the Display Language 1 You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Getting Started 1 Press the four-way controller (5). The Language/ 2 screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a language. English Francais Deutsch Español Italiano MENU Cancel 3 Press the 4 button. English Press the four-way controller (3).
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. 1 Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Date 09 / 01 /2004 Time 12:00 MENU Cancel 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5).
9 1 Getting Started 30 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, you will return to the [B Set-up] screen. Press the 4 button again. • When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. • To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
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Quick Start Taking Still Pictures i button Mode dial Shutter release button 2 Quick Start Zoom/w/x button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 38 The camera turns on. 2 3 Set the mode dial to R. Check the image on the LCD monitor. 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 The focus frame in the middle of the LCD Focus frame monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for two seconds (Instant Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card. (1p.34) The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being saved to the SD Memory Card. Using the Shutter Release Button Quick Start The focus frame does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
2 [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Front lever 2 Quick Start Four-way controller Playing Back Images You can play back the images you have taken. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. This is called Playback mode. To take another picture, press the Q button again, press the shutter release button, or turn the mode dial.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image and sound] message appears. • You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom/f/y button. (1p.119) • For instructions on how to view images on a computer, refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”. 2 Quick Start Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor.
Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the i button, using the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing the 4 button. (1p.
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 6 7 8 2 3 3 Common Operations 9 10 4 5 11 Capture Mode 1 Front lever Adjusts the exposure. Cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode. (1p.52) Select E mode on the Fn guide screen in E mode. 2 Shutter release button Press down halfway to focus on the subject (when Focus mode is not set to s or z). (1p.33) Press down fully to take a still picture. (1p.33) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (1p.
(2345) 5 Recalls the allocated function on the Fn guide screen. (1p.164) 4 button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.81) 6 ) button Selects the Focus mode. (1p.84) No icon (Autofocus) ´ q (Macro) ´ r (Super Macro)´ s (Infinity) ´ z (Manual Focus) ´ 1 (Focusing Area) 7 ( button 8 b button Changes the flash mode. (1p.
1 6 7 8 2 3 9 10 3 4 Common Operations 5 11 Playback Mode 1 Front lever Displays the next or previous image in single-image display. Displays the next or previous set of nine images in nine-image display. Displays the next or previous set of nine folders in folder display. 2 Shutter release button Press down halfway or fully to switch to Capture mode. (1p.32) 3 Zoom/f/y button Press f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display, and press f again to switch to folder display.
(3) (2345) 5 Rotates the image. (1p.36) Stops a movie or voice recording during playback. (1p.125, p.147) Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (1p.119) Selects the image in nine-image display and the folder in folder display. (1p.117) 4 button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.121) Select or unselect the checkbox for deleting an image in nine-image display. (1p.129) 6 i button 7 g button Sets the items for DPOF printing of images. (1p.
Using the Menus When you press the 3 button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor. The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus 3 A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Common Operations Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway or turn the mode dial. The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressd fully, the setting is saved and the picture is taken. To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status. 6 Press the 4 button or four-way controller (4).
Example of Menu Operation Press the 3 button during taking a picture and the [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the 3 button during playback and the [Q Playback] menu appears. 38 09/25/2004 14:25 14 :25 MENU 3 Common Operations [Menu selection] Rec. Mode You can also use the front lever to change the menu.
100 - 0028 Fn 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 MENU 3 MENU Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 3sec Folder Name MENU Exit Set-up Playback MENU Exit 09/01/2004 English Standard Off Exit Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete Common Operations Set-up Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 3sec 09/01/2004 English Standard Off Folder Name OK Start MENU or MENU Exit OK Change the setting and go t
Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the additional default setting list (1p.179) to choose whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset. [A Rec. Mode] Menu This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.
[Q Playback] Menu Item Description Slideshow For playing back recorded images one after another Resize For changing the size of images Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture Page Digital Filter For creating a color filter effect using red, blue, green filters etc. p.123 p.133 p.135 p.137 Quick Zoom For playing back images at the set zoom size by pressing the Zoom/f/y button only once p.
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Selecting a Shooting Mode There are various ways of capturing images, from modes where the camera automatically sets the shooting functions to obtain the best pictures, to modes where settings are made manually to achieve a particular effect. Shooting Modes d 4 R Taking Pictures c b a E There are 12 Picture modes to choose from. The camera selects the optimal exposure, white balance, etc. according to the shooting conditions.
1 3, 4 R Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) 1 2 Set the mode dial to R. Set the functions you want to use. 38 Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (pp.84 - 106) for details of how to set the functions. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. 4 Taking Pictures In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the Flash mode or Continuous Shooting mode.
1 3, 4 2 c Aperture Priority Shooting 4 Taking Pictures In this mode, you can set the aperture manually. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure at the aperture you have chosen. Decreasing the aperture will produce a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the aperture will produce a picture in which both the foreground and the background are in focus. Use this function when you want to intentionally change the focusing range (depth of field).
1 3, 4 2 b Shutter Priority Shooting 1 2 Set the mode dial to b. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the shutter speed. Pressing 5 reduces the speed and pressing 4 increases the speed. 3 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. 38 1/250 F5.6 4 Taking Pictures In this mode, you can set the shutter speed manually. The camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the optimal exposure at the shutter speed you have chosen.
1 4, 5 2, 3 a Manual Shooting 4 In this mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. This mode allows you to produce different creative effects in your pictures. Taking Pictures 1 2 Set the mode dial to a. Pressing 2 increases the aperture and pressing 3 reduces the aperture. 3 38 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the aperture. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the shutter speed. 1/250 F5.
3 1 5, 6 2, 4 E Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) 1 Set the mode dial to E. 38 The current User mode is indicated at the top left of the screen. To take pictures with this User mode, go to Step 5 below. 4 Taking Pictures Register shooting modes or functions that you use frequently and then align the mode dial to E to quickly take pictures using your preferred settings. Three User modes (USER1, USER2 and USER3) can be registered. (1p.54) 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 2 Press the { button.
4 2, 3 1 Registering Functions to a User Mode 1 4 Press the 3 button in the User mode. Taking Pictures The User menu appears. Refer to p.182 for the functions that can be registered in the user modes. Shooting mode Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance Wide Focusing Area AF Mode Single 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select USER1, USER2 or USER3. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. MENU OK OK Set the desired setting for each item.
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 12 available modes in Picture mode. q Landscape i Surf&Snow K Sunset Autumn N colors K Food I Portrait S Self-portrait \ Sport Lets you take colorful pictures of trees in autumn. 4 Taking Pictures < Flower Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views by emphasizing the contours and saturation of green trees, blue sky, etc.
1 5, 6 2, 3 4 1 2 4 3 Taking Pictures 4 Set the mode dial to d. Press the four-way controller (23). Picture Mode The Picture mode options screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a Picture mode. Press the 4 button. Landscape OK OK 38 The Picture mode is selected and the screen returns to capture status. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
1 EabcRdFGDC Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. 1 4 38 x (Tele) : enlarges the subject w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to five times magnification using the optical zoom.
Setting the Digital Zoom The default setting for the digital zoom is [×2]. To take pictures at the maximum magnification, set the digital zoom to [×8] and to take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [Off]. 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
1 2, 3 EbcRdFGDC Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1 Press the front lever to the right or left in Capture mode. You can change the EV setting. 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. 2 38 1/25 F4.6 Press the shutter release button halfway. +1.0 09/25/2004 14:25 14 :25 4 Taking Pictures You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
2, 3 1 dRbcaED Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) 4 Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Taking Pictures 1 2 3 Press the ( button in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 38 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
2 1 EabcRdDC Using the Self-Timer 1 2 Press the ( button in Capture mode to display g on the LCD monitor. Depending on the previous setting, g or Z appears. Press the shutter release button fully. g The picture is taken approximately ten 4 Taking Pictures In Self-Timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use the ten-second self-timer when you want to be included in a group picture.
Switching between g and Z 1 Press the { button when g (Z) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The Fn guide screen appears. 2 Fn Format Contrast MF Sensitivity Press the ( button. The Self-Timer menu appears. 4 Taking Pictures 62 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [10sec] or [2sec]. 4 Press the 4 button. g or Z is selected and the screen returns to capture status.
2 1 8, 9 4, 5, 6 3, 7 EabcRdD Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto Bracket) a b c d e 1 2 Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, underexposed (dark), overexposed (bright). Choose the bracketing steps from 0.3, 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.7, 2.0. (1p.59) Conditions change in the following sequence: normal, red tinge White Balance (low color temperature), blue tinge (high color temperature). Choose the bracketing steps from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (1p.
3 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed. The Auto bracketing options screen appears. 4 5 Auto Bracket 0.3EV 1 Exposure White Balance Sharpness Saturation Contrast Use the four-way controller (23) MENU Cancel OK OK to choose the shooting conditions. Press the four-way controller (5) for Auto Bracket settings a or b. A pull-down menu appears. 6 4 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the bracketing steps. Press the 4 button. Taking Pictures The camera is ready to take pictures.
• The Auto Bracket menu in Step 3 above can also be displayed from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. • With the exception of the shooting conditions selected for auto bracketing, the second and third pictures are taken under the same conditions as the first picture. • Press the 3 button twice in Step 2 or 7 to return to Step 1 and change the setting. Setting a+g (Z) or a+< (>) Auto bracketing can be used with the self-timer or the remote control unit (optional).
2 1 8, 9 4, 5, 6 3, 7 EabcRdD Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) 4 Taking Pictures A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval. Interval 10 seconds to 99 minutes Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes in units of 1 second, and intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units of 1 minute. Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set.
3 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed. The Interval Shooting menu will be displayed and [Interval] will be framed. 4 Set the interval time. Interval Shoot Interval 0min 10sec Number of Shot 2 Start Time MENU Cancel 0hr 0min OK OK 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the minutes, then press (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the seconds, then press (5). The frame returns to [Interval]. 5 Set the number of shots.
9 Press the shutter release button fully. Interval shooting starts. Between shots, the camera turns off. The remaining number of pictures and interval time will be displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the power switch on during standby. If you press the 3 button, the message [Stop interval shooting?] will be displayed. To cancel interval shooting, press the 4 button. 4 Taking Pictures 68 • Interval shooting is not possible in C, F and G modes.
2 1 3, 5, 6 3, 4 3 EabcRdD Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode) Pictures can be taken with multiple images superimposed on each other. 1 Set the mode dial to a mode other than F, G, C, 7 or O. 2 Press the ( button in Capture mode to display 8 on the LCD monitor. Taking Pictures Multiple exposure shooting is not possible when the quality level is set to TIFF. Also, in Multiple Exposure mode, the TIFF quality level cannot be selected.
3’ Press the shutter release button to take the base image. The selected image will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor. 4 Aim the camera at your subject and choose the exposure method with the four-way controller (23). S : Priority is given to the brighter image. Q : Priority is given to the darker image. R : The average exposure is obtained. 5 4 Taking Pictures 70 38 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
Setting 8+g (Z) or 8+< (>) A multiple exposure picture is taken with the self-timer or the remote control unit (optional). 1 Press the { button when 8 is displayed on the LCD monitor. The Fn guide screen appears. 2 Fn Format Contrast MF Sensitivity Press the ( button. The Drive mode screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [8], [8+g (Z)] or [8+< (>)]. 4 Drive Mode OK 4 Press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take pictures.
1 3 2 Remote control unit E EabcRdDC Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) 4 Taking Pictures You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional). The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens. 1 2 3 Press the ( button in Capture mode to display < on the LCD monitor. Depending on the previous setting, < or > appears.
Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.) Switching between < and > 1 Press the { button when <(>) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The Fn guide screen appears. Fn Format Contrast MF Sensitivity 4 Press the ( button. The remote control screen appears.
1 4, 5 2 3 D Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) 4 You can take pictures using a variety of digital filters. Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Set the Mode dial to D. 38 The previously selected digital filter appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. You can choose from nine color filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow and SOFT. 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 Press the 4 button.
1 3, 4 2 5 F Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist) 1 2 Set the mode dial to F. Use the four-way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined. 4 5 2 3 : : : : 4 Taking Pictures You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX) supplied with the camera on the CD-ROM (S-SW22) and a computer are necessary for joining the images.
4 Move the camera to the right and take the second image. Move the camera until the half-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to take the third and subsequent images. 5 Press the { button. The screen returns to Step 2. To cancel Panorama assist mode, set the mode dial to any mode other than F. 4 Taking Pictures 76 • The camera cannot join the images.
1 2, 4 G Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) 1 2 3 4 Set the mode dial to G. The screen for taking the first image appears on the left of the LCD monitor. Take the first image. 4 Taking Pictures 3D pictures can be taken in which two pictures placed side-by-side can be viewed using a special method to produce a three-dimensional image. You can take 3D pictures and view them by the parallel method or cross method. The default setting is [Parallel]. Refer to “Selecting the Viewing Mode” (p.
5 1 2, 3, 4 Selecting the Viewing Mode 1 4 Press the 3 button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Taking Pictures 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [3D Mode]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Parallel] or [Cross]. Rec. Mode Flash Exp. Comp. 0.0 Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Movie 3D Mode Parallel Digital Zoom Cross MENU Cancel OK OK You can view both [Parallel] and [Cross] pictures without the image viewer.
As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3 m (9.8 ft.) away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3 m ÷ 40 = 7.5 cm (3 in.). However, the way people view threedimensional images differs from person to person. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera. Distance to subject Camera movement 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) 0.5 cm (0.2 in.) 0.3 m (1 ft.) 1 cm (0.4 in.) 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) 1.
Example of a 3D Picture (Parallel Method) 4 Taking Pictures 80
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the 4 button. You can use Setting 1 and Setting 2 to select the information to be displayed. As the default setting, Setting 1 displays all information and Setting 2 displays no information. When the histogram (image brightness distribution) appears, bright portions are displayed in red and dark portions are displayed in yellow on the LCD monitor.
Setting 1 (full display) 1 White balance (p.95) 2 Recorded pixels (p.91) 3 Quality level (p.93) 4 AE metering (p.100) 5 Histogram 6 Sensitivity (p.101) 7 Dark portions (displayed in yellow) 8 Bright portions (displayed in red) 4 Taking Pictures Setting 2 (no icons) No shooting information is displayed. • The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode. • When a setting is changed, the setting appears for a few seconds. LCD Monitor Off 1 2 3 38 3056 ISO 200 +1.0 1/250 F5.
About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area of the subject that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning. Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1p.
Setting the Shooting Functions 1 EabcRdFGDC 4 Selecting the Focus Mode Taking Pictures Focus Modes The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 60 cm (2 ft.). This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 15 cm to 65 cm (6 in. to 2.1 ft.). The camera Macro mode focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
• Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject. • If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set to q or r, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor. • The default setting is Autofocus mode. • Only the digital zoom can be used in r mode. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.
Adjusting the Focusing Area 1 Press the ) button in Capture mode to display 1. 38 The previously selected focusing area appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the focusing area. OK OK Press the ) button to switch to autofocus. 3 Press the 4 button. The focusing area is fixed in its new position. To return the focusing area to its original position, press the ) button again. 4 Taking Pictures The focusing area appears as a spot when it is being adjusted.
1 EabcRdGD Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. You can select the Rear-curtain flash. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in locations where flash photography is prohibited (e.g., museums). The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. b Flash On You can select the Rear-curtain flash.
1 Press the b button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p.107 Selecting Rear-Curtain Flash 4 Rear-curtain flash can be set when the flash mode is set to Auto or the flash mode is set to b (Flash On).
4 2, 3 1 E a b c R d GD Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash without having to change the brightness of the background. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Comp.]. Rec. Mode Flash Exp. Comp. 0.0 Auto Bracket Interval Shoot Movie Parallel 3D Mode Digital Zoom x2 Taking Pictures 1 4 MENU Exit 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the light emission.
• By combining flash exposure compensation with EV compensation, you can adjust the brightness of the background and the amount of light emitted by the flash separately. • The flash intensity may not compensated as set depending on the brightness and distance to the subject. • Press the four-way controller (23) in Step 3 above to set the exposure compensation and move between the menu pages.
5 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRdFGDC Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures You can select between 4:3 and 3:2 for the aspect ratio of still images. 4:3 is a normal aspect ratio of the images captured with a digital camera. When printing an image with no border and an aspect ratio of 4:3, part of the image may not appear on the print.
1 Press the 3 button in Capture 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). Rec. Mode A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.
5 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRdFGDC Selecting the Quality Level Quality Level TIFF C Best 1 D Better E Good Captures the image as uncompressed TIFF data. Suitable for editing images with the ACDSee software provided with the camera. Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Images are saved as JPEG data. Standard compression rate.
5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The Quality Level setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.43) for other operations after the setting has been made. • TIFF cannot be selected when the drive mode is set to j, a, k or 8. • TIFF can only be selected when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3 and the recorded pixels setting is 3056×2296 or 2592×1944. Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures 1p.
6 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRFGDC 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. F 1 Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G H Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
5 6 When the white balance is set to J (Fluorescent Light), use the fourway controller (45) to select [W (white)], [D (daylight)] or [N (neutral)]. Press the shutter release button halfway. White Balance W MENU Cancel OK OK The White Balance setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.43) for other operations after the setting has been made. Saving the White Balance 1p.107 4 Auto Bracketing 1p.
8 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRdFGD Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. 4 You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Wide Spot Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. Taking Pictures Changing the Focusing Area Spot autofocus is selected when the focus mode is set to 1.
Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens movement area according to conditions. Set the focus limiter to O to limit the focus to far distances during normal shooting and to close distances during macro shooting. This enables quicker focusing. Setting the Auxiliary AF Light Set the Auxiliary AF Light to O for easier focusing by using the auxiliary AF light (redish orange) when the subject is dark and difficult to focus on.
7 8 Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to set [AF Mode], [Focus Limiter] and [Aux. AF Light]. Press the shutter release button halfway. AF Setting Focusing Area AF Mode Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light MENU Cancel Wide Single Continuous OK OK The AF setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of “How to Use the Menus” (p.43) for other operations after the setting has been made.
5 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRdFGDC Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) 4 Taking Pictures You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. AE Metering Modes L 1 Multi-segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
5 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRdFGDC Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity 100 200 400 1 2 3 4 5 The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
5 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRdFGD Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 4 You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec and Off (no display). Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5).
5 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRFGDC Selecting the Image Tone The basic image tone can be adjusted as desired. 4 Image Tone 1 Creates a picture with standard image tone. Creates a picture with vivid image tone. Taking Pictures Standard Vivid Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Tone].
4 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRFGDC Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) 4 You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness].
4 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRFGDC Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 1 4 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Standard] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].
4 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit 1 EabcRFGDC Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. 4 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Standard] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)].
Saving the Settings (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to the defaults. The items that can be saved or reset are listed below. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
6 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 1 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit Memory O P 4 1 The settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. The settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].
Taking Movies 1 2, 3 C Recording Movies 4 1 Set the mode dial to C. Before starting recording, you can change the captured area using the optical zoom. Press the Zoom/w/x button to the right or left to change the area. x : enlarges the subject w : enlarges the area captured by the camera 2 Taking Pictures This mode lets you take movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.
3 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • The flash will not discharge in Movie mode. • The focus status lamp on the right of the viewfinder blinks during recording. Playing Back Movies 1p.125 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed 4 Taking Pictures 110 Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second. Recording will continue for as long as you keep the button pressed.
7 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit C Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 640×480 320×240 1 Produces high quality movies at VGA size, but with a shorter recording time. Produces smaller images, but with a longer recording time. Press the 3 button in Capture mode. 4 Taking Pictures You can choose the number of recorded pixels for movies from [640×480] and [320×240].
7 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit C Adding a Color Effect to Movies (Color Mode) 4 You can add a color effect to movies by using color filters. As well as recording in normal colors, you can choose a B&W filter or a Sepia filter. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
7 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit C Selecting the Frame Rate 1 Press the 3 button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). 4 Taking Pictures The frame rate refers to the number of frames taken per second. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the movie and the larger the filesize.
8, 9 7 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1 Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit C Taking Time-lapse Movies 4 Taking Pictures This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back at the normal frame rate, the action appears speeded up.
8 Press the shutter release button fully. The camera starts recording a time-lapse movie. The selected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor. 9 07:34 x10 09/25/2004 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. The time-lapse movie is recorded at 15 fps without sound regardless of the Frame Rate setting (p.113).
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Capture mode is for taking and recording images. Playback mode is for viewing captured pictures. The displayed picture can be edited in Playback mode. Follow the procedure below to switch between Capture mode and Playback mode. To Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode 1 Press the Q button. The camera switches to Playback mode.
Q button Front lever Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller Nine-Image Display and Folder Display You can display thumbnails of nine captured images at a time. 1 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button in Playback mode.
2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The list of folders appears. 3 100 101 103 104 102 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a folder. 100PENTX Press the Zoom/f/y button toward y, or press the 4 or Q button, to display the folder images in nine-image display. Next, press the Zoom/f/y button toward y, or press the 4 or Q button, to switch to the full screen display of the selected image.
1 2 1 3 Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to ten times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or fourway controller (45) to choose an image to magnify. 2 Press the Zoom/f/y button toward y. 2.0x The image is magnified (1× to 10×). Holding down the button changes the magnification continuously. The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.
Playback 5 MENU 2, 3, 4 1 Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU 3sec Off Exit Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at the set magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button toward y once during zoom playback. 1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the 4 button changes the display mode. Normal Display : Displays the shooting information. Histogram Display : Displays the brightness distribution of the image. The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
No icons No shooting information is displayed. OK No icons OK Normal display Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.81 About the Bright and Dark Portions 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 122 When the histogram is displayed, the bright portions in the picture blink red and the dark portions blink yellow. This indicates that the portions are too bright or too dark and details will not appear when the image is viewed on a PC or printed.
1 2 1, 3, 4, 5 6 Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card one after another. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]. To start the slideshow with the current settings, go to Step 6 below. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button. • Images that take time to display, such as TIFF images, are displayed for two seconds before the next image is displayed. • Pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval. • Pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie displays the next image. • Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back.
Playing Back Movies 1 1, 2, 3 Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or four-way controller (45) to choose an image to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0027 00:02:17 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV PC/AV terminal 5 By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. 2 Connect the other ends of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.
Deleting 2 1 1, 3 4 Deleting Single Images and Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • You cannot delete protected images. (1p.131) 5 Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or fourway controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 4 Press the 4 button. The image or sound file is deleted.
Deleting Voice Memos Only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound Delete]. 4 Press the 4 button. The voice memo is deleted.
2, 4 1 3, 5 3, 6 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete images and sound files from nine-image display at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. Press the Zoom/f/y button toward f in Playback mode. 2 3 Press the i button. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files to delete and press the 4 button. 4 5 6 Nine images appear with the selected image at the bottom center.
1 2 3 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 130 1 Press the i button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. 3 Press the 4 button. Delete all images and sounds? All the images and sound files are deleted.
2 1 1, 3 4 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. 4 Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected. 100 - 0017 Protect Unprotect All images & sounds OK OK • To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 3. • Y appears on protected images or sound files during playback.
1 2 3 Protecting All Images and Sound Files You can protect all your images and sound files. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 132 1 Press the Z button twice in Playback mode. The Protect All screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. 3 Press the 4 button. Protect all images & sounds All the images and sound files are protected.
Editing and Printing Still Pictures Editing Still Pictures MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 4, 5, 6, 8 1 Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU 3sec Off Exit Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original.
6 Press the 4 button. The overwrite confirmation screen appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Press the shutter release button or the Q button to cancel image resizing and return to Capture mode or Playback mode. 100 - 0023 Overwrite original Image? Overwrite Save as MENU Cancel OK OK • TIFF images cannot be resized. • Movies cannot be resized.
MENU 2, 3, 4, 7 4, 6, 7, 8 1 Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU 3sec Off Exit Trimming Images You can delete the unneeded part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image. 1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller (5). Images that can be trimmed appear.
6 Press the 4 button. Trimming The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears. 7 Select the resolution and quality. 100 - 0038 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Press the four-way controller (5) to display MENU OK OK the pull-down menu and use the four-way controller (23) to select the resolution and quality, then press the 4 button. You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image. 8 Press the 4 button. The trimmed image is saved with a new name.
MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 6, 8 1 Playback Slideshow Resize Trimming Digital Filter Quick Zoom Quick Delete MENU 3sec Off Exit Editing Pictures with Digital Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with digital filters. You can choose from ten color filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft and Brightness. 1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Filter].
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button. The image is saved with the digital filter effect. The image is saved with the same recorded pixels and quality. 100 - 0017 Overwrite original Image? Overwrite Save as MENU Cancel OK OK When a digital filter is added, the image is saved as C (JPEG) even when the quality level is set to TIFF.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) set images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab according to the DPOF settings. 2 1 1, 3, 4 5 Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. Copies : Choose the number of copies up to 99. Date : Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not. Use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print.
5 Press the 4 button. The DPOF setting is saved and the screen returns to playback status. • If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed. • To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [0] and press the 4 button. • DPOF settings are not possible for movies or sound-only files.
1 2, 3, 4 5 Printing All Images 1 Press the g button twice in Playback mode. The DPOF screen for printing all images appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Copies Date MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date or not. 0 OK OK O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a computer. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies. • You are recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) while the camera is connected to the printer.
Printing Single Images 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One] on the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Press the 4 button. Print All Print One DPOF AUTOPRINT The Print One screen appears. OK 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. OK 100 - 0017 Print this image 0 1 Date Copies You can print up to 99 copies.
Printing All Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu. Select printing mode Print All Print One DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The Print All screen appears. 3 4 Editing and Printing Still Pictures 5 0 1 Date 28 Copies Total MENU Use the { button to choose whether to insert the date or not. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu. 2 Press the 4 button. The Print w/DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the images and print settings. 3 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 Print w/DPOF settings Copies Total 0 1 Date 10 MENU The selected images are printed according to the print settings. To cancel printing operation, press the 3 button.
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. Speaker 1 2, 3 Recording and Playing Back Sound Microphone 1 Set the mode dial to O. The remaining recording time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recording time 1 2 01:31:44 00:00:00 SHUTTER REC Start 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 2 7 3 Press the shutter release button. Recording starts.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording mode. 2 2, 3, 4 1 2 3 Press the Q button. Use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. 1 2 100 - 0025 Press the four-way controller (2). 00:00:00 You can play back the sound you have recorded. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time 00:01:30 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a 30-second voice memo to your still pictures. 1 Recording and Playing Back Sound 2, 3 1 Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Fn O appears on the Fn button operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed image. 7 2 Press the { button. Recording starts.
1 1, 2, 3 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the front lever or the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo to play back. If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded. 2 100 - 0038 09/25/2004 14 :25 14:25 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Settings Camera Settings How to recall the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. Settings 8 • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • Formatting will delete protected data too. • SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.
Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 1 2 Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 2 Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
Rec. Mode 8 Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set the [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound]. Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sound. 9 Press the shutter release button. The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) serve as the Hometown setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Hometown. This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone. 1 2 3 Settings 8 4 5 6 7 Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). World Time 00:25 The World Time screen appears.
Rec. Mode 8 9 Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city is set to daylight saving time. 10 Press the shutter release button halfway.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the setting of the image folder name from the standard name to the date the picture was taken. When the name setting is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date the pictures were taken.
Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Changing the Start-up Screen 1 2 Select [Start-up Screen] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Change Start-up screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or P (Off). 4 5 Press the four-way controller (3).
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Customizing the Display Mode You can customize two user settings to determine the information displayed on the LCD monitor during still image shooting. When shipped from the factory, Setting 1 is set to full display and Setting 2 is set to display no information. Refer to p.181 for information that can be displayed. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.
Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 2 Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu MENU Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV. 1 2 Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Settings 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV. 4 Press the Q button.
Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a computer or a PictBridgecompatible printer. 1 2 Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Pressing any button other than the power switch during Sleep Timeout will turn the LCD monitor back on. 1 2 Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 2 3 4 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Registering Functions on the Fn Button You can use the { button to quickly make the camera settings. After registering functions to the four-way controller (2345), you can enable these functions simply by pressing the { button and the fourway controller, rather than having to display the menu with the 3 button.
Rec. Mode Set-up Recorded Pixels 3056x2296 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Wide AE Metering Sensitivity Auto Format Sound Date Adjust World Time MENU Exit MENU Folder Name 09/01/2004 English Standard Exit • You can choose from the following 17 functions or Off (no setting): Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AF Mode, Focus Limiter, Aux. AF Light, AE Metering, Sensitivity, Flash Exp. Comp.
Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. 2, 3 1, 4 4 Checking the Alarm 1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The list of alarms appears. The checked alarm is turned on. When the snooze function (6) is On (O), the alarm will ring again in a few minutes after it is stopped. Settings 8 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm].
7 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 1 9 Setting the Alarm 1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller (5). 14:25 Alarm The list of alarms appears. 4 6 7 8 9 1 Once 2 Everyday 19:30 17:30 3 Off 12:00 MENU Press the four-way controller (5). The Alarm screen appears. Set the alarm mode, alarm time and snooze function (6).
Stopping the Alarm The alarm rings for one minute and the selected image is displayed when the set time is reached with the camera turned off. You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing. When the snooze function is on, the alarm will ring again in five minutes and continue this five times. You can cancel the snooze function by pressing both the 4 button and the 3 button at the same time.
Digital Exposure Metering Function Digital Exposure Metering Function The Optio 750Z not only enables you take pictures and record movies as a high quality digital camera; it can also be used as an advanced reflective digital exposure metering. It can also function as a spot exposure metering when the zoom is in the Tele position.
4 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sensitivity options screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the sensitivity of the film loaded in the film camera. Sensitivity 6 12 25 50 100 200 8 16 32 64 125 250 10 20 40 80 160 320 MENU Cancel OK OK When you have selected the appropriate sensitivity, press the 4 button to return to the [7 Dig. Exp. Metering] menu. Digital Exposure Metering Function The [Sensitivity] setting on the [7 Dig. Exp.
10 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Full Color] or [B&W]. Choose the color mode for display on the LCD monitor in Digital Exposure Metering mode. When you have selected the color mode, press the 4 button to return to the [7 Dig. Exp. Metering] menu. Dig. Exp.
The digital zoom cannot be used in the Digital Exposure Metering mode. The zoom can only be adjusted within the range of the optical zoom (from ×1 to ×5). 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus locks on the subject and the metering screen appears. If the subject is too bright or too dark to meter, the EV indicator at the top of the screen blinks. 4 Digital Exposure Metering Function 9 Press the shutter release button fully. EV 1 3 30 2.2 Time 40 Fno. 2.0 EV 7 1 3 25 2.
6 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to meter the exposure multiple times. EV 7 1 3 Reset ISO 100 Setting the Preferred Exposure Press the four-way controller (45) while the first and second metered values (or one thereafter) appear on the EV scale to increase or decrease the EV (which represents the standard combination of aperture and shutter speed) in one-half or one-third increments. (Refer to p.169 for instructions on selecting the Exposure Step for increasing and decreasing the EV.
Using the Reflected Light Exposure Meter Digital Exposure Metering Function 9 174 Reflected light exposure meters, in general, are not used to obtain a single correct exposure. They are normally used to make light readings of various parts of the subject, but the lighting around the subject can greatly affect the camera film (or CCD on a digital camera) due to the color and material of the subject, even under similar lighting conditions.
White Point/Black Point Method EV 7 1 3 Reset 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Digital Exposure Metering Function The average reading method is generally used to produce a picture with a smooth gradation from the bright areas to the dark areas within the viewing angle. On the other hand, with the Optio 750Z in the Exposure Metering mode, you can also use a rather specialized reading method that involves making the brightest area within the viewing angle completely white.
Use the gray scale chart below as a guide when metering the brightness (reflectance) of the subject with a reflected digital exposure metering.
Appendix List of World Time Cities Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time.
Rec. Mode Menus for Each Operation Mode 9 : Adjustable – : Operates with initial settings. Any changes made are invalid. Movie AF Setting Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AF Mode Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light AE Metering Sensitivity Flash Exp. Comp.
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The following is a description of the table notation. Last memory setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved even 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.107). Reset setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.163). No : The setting is saved even after reset. [A Rec.
Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Flash Exp. Comp. White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering Memory Sensitivity Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position DISPLAY File # Image Tone Sharpness Saturation Contrast ×2 2 sec On Off Off Off On Off Off Off Off Off ∗ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Yes Yes On Normal Normal Normal Normal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.58 p.102 p.87 p.89 p.95 p.59 p.58 p.100 p.101 p.84 p.57 p.
[B Set-up] Menu items Item Format Sound Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time World Time setting Destination (city) World Time Destination (DST) Hometown (city) Hometown (DST) Language/ Shooting mode Flash mode DISPLAY Setting 1: Drive mode Full display Focus mode (Setting 2: Grid display No display) Shutter speed Aperture — 3 1 1 1 On According to default setting According to default setting According to default
Number of images remaining Battery level indicator Recorded Pixels DISPLAY Quality Level Setting 1: White Balance Full display (Setting 2: AE Metering No display) Sensitivity Focusing Area Exposure bar Date and time/ Histogram Brightness Level Video Out Appendix 10 182 USB Connection Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Fn Setting (Up/Down/Left/Right) Shooting mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AF Mode USER1, AE Metering USER2, Sensitivity USER3 Flash Exp. Comp.
Settings in Shooting modes (other than Menu items) Item Program mode Aperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Manual Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture Shutter speed Aperture Shutter speed Aperture Shutter speed Aperture User mode Picture mode Digital Filter mode Default Setting — — — Maximum aperture 1/250 — 1/250 Maximum aperture USER1 Landscape B&W Last Memory Setting — — — Reset Setting — — — Page p.49 p.50 Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.53 p.55 p.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The battery is exhausted. If using a rechargeable battery, charge the battery. (p.14) This message appears when you press the shutter No card in camera release button but there is no SD Memory Card in the camera. The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted Memory card full images. (p.18, p.
Stop interval shooting? This message appears when you turn on the camera during interval shooting standby. This message appears when interval shooting is Interval Shooting is canceled or before the camera automatically turns completed off after taking the set number of pictures. Deleting This message appears when deleting an image. You are trying to play back an image in a format not Camera cannot supported by this camera.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not turn on Cause Battery is not installed Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on the LCD monitor Shutter will not release Camera is connected to a computer by the USB cable Camera is connected to a TV LCD monitor is set to OFF Remedy Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery. Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery according to the +- symbols on the battery compartment. (p.15) Charge the battery or use the AC adapter.
Problem Appendix 10 188 Cause Remedy Subject is too far Picture becomes dark if subject is too away in a dark far away. Take picture within range of environment, such as flash. a night scene When taking a picture of a person against a dark background, such as a Picture is dark night scene, the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach the Background is dark background even with the correct exposure. Set to B in Picture mode to ensure both person and background are clear. (p.
Problem Cause Remedy Flash mode is set to Set to Auto or b. (p.87) a (flash off) C mode Drive mode is set to Flash does not discharge j or a Flash will not discharge in these Focus mode is set to modes. s or r Picture mode is set to ^ Zoom will not work USB connection with computer does not work properly Focus mode is set to Zoom does not function in Super r Macro mode. USB Connection mode is set to [PictBridge] Set USB Connection mode on camera to [PC]. (p.
Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 7 megapixels 7.41 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.
Movie (approximate recording time) Frame Rate Recorded Pixels 640×480 320×240 White Balance Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder LCD Monitor Playback Function Focus Mode Autofocus 30fps 15fps Sound 50 sec. 1 min. 30 sec. 1 min. 50 sec. 2 min. 50 sec. 2 hr. 12 min. Appendix Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W/N/D), Manual Focal Length 7.8mm - 39 mm (equivalent to 37.5 mm - 187.5 mm in 35 mm format) Maximum f2.8 - f4.
Manual Focus Exposure Mechanism Focusing Range AE Metering EV Compensation Capture mode Picture Modes Digital Filters Auto Bracket Movie Shutter Flash Appendix 10 Drive Modes Self-Timer 192 0.02 m - ∞ (Wide), 0.15 m - ∞ (full zoom range) TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, center-weighted, spot) ±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps) Program (R), Aperture Priority (c), Shutter Priority (b), Manual (a), Picture, Movie, 3D Image, Panorama Assist, Digital Filter, User Dig. Exp.
Remote Control Time Function Alarm Power Supply Battery Life (Image storage capacity) In/Out Port Video Output Format PictBridge Size Weight Weight when shooting Package Contents PENTAX remote control units E and F (optional) Camera can be set to start exposure either instantly after receiving the signal or three seconds after receiving the signal from the remote control. Zoom can be operated with remote control unit E.
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. Appendix 10 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
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