Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
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.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock. • Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to normal as temperatures normalize. • The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. • Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera.
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..................
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................66 Using the Zoom ..............................................................................67 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/ Digital SR/Sunset/Candlelight Mode) .......................................70 Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/ Natural Skin Tone Mode) .........................................................71 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ..............
Deleting Images ................................................................................111 Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................111 Deleting Selected Images.............................................................112 Deleting All Images.......................................................................114 Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................115 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .........
Connecting to Your Computer.........................................................163 Connecting the Camera and the Computer..................................163 Transferring Images .....................................................................164 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer..........................167 Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” ................................168 Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”.........
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2or 4or 5or 3or The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. 10 A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies.
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio E90 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio E90 has a shake reduction function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.96).
Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! When you take a picture with the Optio E90, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.76). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame (p.129). For decorating your pictures with a frame.
Display Images in Calendar Format! With the Optio E90, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.103). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back. A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer! The Optio E90 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 (p.122).
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio E90 Strap O-ST86 (*) USB cable I-USB98 (*) Two AA alkaline batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Software (CD-ROM) S-SW104 Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.183).
Names of Parts Front Self-timer lamp Flash Lens Microphone Speaker Tripod socket Battery/Card cover Back Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Strap lug Display 16
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/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.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display Detailed Display 38 38 10 M OK 200 02/02/2010 14:25 02/02/2010 14:25 OK OK No Info • To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.78).
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 7 5 6 38 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 1/250 F3.5 +1.0 02/02/2010 14:25 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shooting mode (p.59) Face Detection icon (p.61) Shutter speed Aperture Flash mode (p.84) Drive mode (p.78, p.79) Focus mode (p.86) Digital zoom/Intelligent zoom icon (p.67) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Memory status (p.35) Remaining image storage capacity Battery level indicator (p.29) Focus frame (p.56) Date and time (p.41) EV compensation (p.
Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A13 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 38 A1 A2 10 M 200 A8 A9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 1/250 F3.5 +1.0+1.0 02/02/2010 14:25 A12 A13 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 Shooting mode (p.59) Face Detection icon (p.61) Flash mode (p.84) Drive mode (p.78, p.79) Focus mode (p.86) Digital zoom/ Intelligent zoom icon (p.67) A7 Memory status (p.
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display 100 - 0026 Edit 02/02/2010 14:25 OK Detailed Display 100 - 0026 OK 10 M 200 1/250 F3.5 Edit 02/02/2010 14:25 OK No Info Edit During movie playback, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. The display is fixed at Normal Display.
Normal Display/Detailed Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1 to B4 appear only when “Detailed Display” is selected. A3 A4 100 - 0038 A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 A5 A6 A7 A8 10 M 200 1/250 F3.5 A1 Playback mode Q : Still Picture Playback Mode (p.104) A2 Face Detection icon (p.61) A3 Protect icon (p.
Guide Indications A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation.
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1 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................................... 26 Powering the Camera ............................... 27 Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 31 Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 35 Initial Settings ...........................................
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST86) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 1 2 1 2 26 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries 1 Getting Started Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. 2 Insert the batteries, making sure the (+) and (–) terminals on the batteries match the (+) and (–) symbols inside the battery compartment.
1 Getting Started • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time, they may leak. • If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear.
Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display. Battery Status Adequate power remains. Batteries are running low. Batteries are running very low. Batteries are exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears. AA nickel manganese batteries may not display the battery level correctly due to their characteristics. may be displayed for the battery level even if the batteries are running low.
1 1 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler. Getting Started Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. 3 4 Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment, making sure the (+) and (–) terminals on the coupler match the (+) and (–) symbols inside the battery compartment.
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 in other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.140) for instructions on formatting. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Getting Started This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.
1 Getting Started SD Memory Card socket Battery/ Card cover SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the display. Push the card in until it clicks. Images 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 writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or Write-protect computer. r appears on the display when the card is switch write-protected. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.88 Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels in [Movie] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.37 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off. Taking Still Pictures 1p.
1 Getting Started If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction. Turn the camera off, wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera. The date and time and other settings may also be reset. Follow the procedure on p.37 to set these settings again.
Initial Settings 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.147). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.142). 1 Getting Started The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.
2 1 Getting Started 38 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the English selected language. If the desired settings Hometown for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving DST New York OFF Time) appear, press the four-way controller Settings complete (3) twice to select [Settings complete] and MENU Cancel press the 4 button to display the [Date Adjustment] screen. Go to “Setting the Date Daylight saving time and Time” (p.41). Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.
If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected 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. When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Getting Started 1 2 1 Press the 4 button. Press the 3 button.
To Set Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Hometown] screen appears. Initial Setting English Hometown New York Settings complete MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Hometown City DST New York MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2010 00:00 Time Getting Started The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Settings complete MENU Cancel 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
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 9 10 Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2010 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
2 Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..... 44 Setting the Camera Functions .................
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.35). 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3 and s modes). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.57). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.93). 3 Zoom button 4 Q button Changes the captured area (p.67). Switches to the Q mode (p.48).
6 Four-way controller (2) (3) (4) (5) 7 Changes the drive mode (p.78, p.79). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.59). Changes the flash mode (p.84). Changes the focus mode (p.86). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.18). Green button 9 3 button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.66). Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.49).
Q Mode 1 2 2 3 Common Operations 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button 3 Zoom/f/y button Turns the camera on and off (p.35). Switches to A mode (p.48). Press f during single-image display to change to four-image display, and press f again to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed (p.102). Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed (p.109).
5 I button Zooms in on the subject’s faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.110). 6 Four-way controller (2) (3) 7 4/W button 2 Common Operations Plays back and pauses a movie (p.101). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.104). Stops a movie during playback (p.101). Displays the previous or next image during single-image (45) display (p.100).
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 display, 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. Menus for playing back and editing images are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus Common Operations Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between [A Rec.Mode] menu and [W Setting] menu.
During recording During playback 38 100 0038 100-0038 02/02/2010 14:25 Edit 2 Common Operations MENU Rec. Mode 02/02/2010 14:25 MENU 1/2 Setting 1/3 Recorded Pixels 10M Focusing Area Auto Sensitivity EV Compensation 0.0 Movie Digital Zoom Sound Date Adjustment 02/02/2010 World Time English Date Folder Name USB Connection PTP MENU Exit MENU Exit Rec. Mode Setting 1/2 1/3 Recorded Pixels 10M Focusing Area Auto Sensitivity EV Compensation 0.
Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Rec. Mode 1/2 Recorded Pixels 10M Focusing Area Auto Sensitivity EV Compensation 0.0 Movie Digital Zoom 2 Common Operations MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Focusing Area]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5).
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button. 2 Common Operations To Save the Setting and Begin 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.178) 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.
[W Setting] Menu Item Sound Date Adjustment World Time 2 Language/ Common Operations Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete all Format 54 Description For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and self-timer sound For adjusting the date and time For setting the Hometown and Destination For setting the language in which menus and messages appear For choosing how names
3 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures .................................. 56 Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 84 Recording Movies ..................................... 93 Saving the Settings (Memory) .................
Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio E90 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the initial factory default settings). Power switch 3 Shutter release button Taking Pictures Zoom 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.
3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 4 38 1/250 F4.6 02/02/2010 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.66). Using the Shutter Release Button 3 Taking Pictures The picture is taken.
Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio E90 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. 3 1 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 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.
There are 20 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Automatically selects the best capture mode. R Program Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised. For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed at h pixels.
Using the Face Detection Function 38 02/02/2010 14:25 Face detection frame 3 When multiple faces are detected 38 Taking Pictures With the Optio E90, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on the display screen, sets the focus (Face Detection AF) and compensates the exposure (Face Detection AE).
To Switch the Face Detection Function By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You can switch to Smile Capture, which automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On 3 Taking Pictures I button An icon indicating Face Detection On or Smile Capture appears when switched to either face detection function.
• The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode. You can select either Face Detection On or Smile Capture in these modes. • Face Detection On is automatically selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), C (Movie), P (Portrait), R (Kids) or V (Natural Skin Tone) mode.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green and the selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 3 Taking Pictures 5 38 1/250 F4.6 02/02/2010 14:25 Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Landscape Flower Portrait Sport Candlelight Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 4 3 The Capture Mode Palette appears. 38 Taking Pictures 2 3 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 02/02/2010 14:25 Set the functions you want to change.
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 9 mode settings are as shown below. 3 Taking Pictures Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Face Detection Information Display Recorded Pixels , (Auto) 9 (Standard) = (Standard) On Normal Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom Date Imprint J (Multiple) Auto ±0.
• In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed. • When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed. Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. 3 Taking Pictures Zoom button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the Zoom button in A mode. enlarges the subject.
The zoom bar is displayed as follows. Zoom in with high image quality. Optical zoom range*1 3 Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration. Intelligent Zoom range*2 Digital Zoom range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 3× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels. See the following table. Taking Pictures Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels G/N 6 f h L i l m Intelligent Zoom Not Available (3× optical zoom only) Approx. 3.5× Approx. 4.
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. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The setting is saved. Rec. Mode MENU Exit ਞၭ 4 1/2 Recorded Pixels 10M Focusing Area Auto Sensitivity EV Compensation 0.
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/ Candlelight Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. 3 A Night Scene B Night Scene Portrait Taking Pictures c K U Digital SR For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised. Higher sensitivity reduces blur. Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting.
5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. • To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.78). • In c mode, sensitivity is automatically fixed at Auto. Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) C Half-length Portrait P Portrait V Natural Skin Tone For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed at h pixels.
2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C, P or V and press the 4 button. 38 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 02/02/2010 When the camera detects a face, the Face 14:25 Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). If the camera detects a person’s face in C mode, an orange frame appears showing the area to be zoomed in. Taking Pictures 3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. 38 The R (Kids) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 4 02/02/2010 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select Y, Z, Z, a, b or b. There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur. 3 5 MENU Cancel Press the 4 button. Taking Pictures The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 3 The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q or \. Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 4 38 Taking Pictures 2 3 02/02/2010 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In J (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Shutter release button Zoom/f/y 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 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select J and press the 4 button. A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use.
5 Press the 4 button. 38 The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 02/02/2010 14:25 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. • In J mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048 × 1536).
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 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. The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • The self-timer lamp does not light up or blink in Y (Pet) mode. • In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. • Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting.
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. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. In j mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed. In I mode, 16 pictures are taken continuously with one press of the shutter release button. 3 Taking Pictures 80 • The flash does not discharge in j or I mode.
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Shutter release button 3 1 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F. Press the 4 button. The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction] is displayed.
5 Press the shutter release button halfway. 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.
To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame 1 After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save: Save the image(s) and exit this screen? 3 Taking Pictures Save Saves the captured image(s) Discard and you can retake the first Cancel frame.
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode 3 The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Taking Pictures , Auto a Flash Off b Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. d Flash On + Red-eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Flash Mode Auto MENU 2 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 3 Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes.
Selecting the Focus Mode = 3 Standard Taking Pictures q Macro 3 Pan Focus s Infinity 1 Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 50 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 60 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). J Multiple K Spot W Automatic Tracking AF 1 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area setting. Rec.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels Taking Pictures Recorded Pixels G 3648×2736 N 3648×2736 6 3072×2304 f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536 L 1920×1080 (16 : 9) l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 Use For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or larger, or editing images on a computer. Clearer 3 You can choose from eight recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Recordable Image No. Recorded Pixels Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom 5 Press the 4 button. 6 Press the 3 button. 3 OK OK The setting is saved. The camera returns to capture status.
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust 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 3 Taking Pictures 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity. Rec. Mode MENU Cancel 5 1/2 Auto 3 64 100 200 400 OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button.
Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] appears. 2 3 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Press the four-way controller (5). Taking Pictures A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Date Imprint details. Choose from [Date], [Date & Time], [Time] or [Off]. Rec.
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button Zoom button 3 1 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 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). Movie 1/2 For recording movies MENU 3 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. C (Movie) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
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. • The flash does not discharge in C (Movie) mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the digital zoom is available both before and during recording. • When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), Face Detection is automatically set to on.
G (640×480, 30fps), H (640×480, 15fps) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. I (320×240, 30fps), J (320×240, 15fps) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. The default setting is G (640×480, 30fps). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Movie] screen appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 3 Taking Pictures 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Movie] screen appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR].
Saving the Settings (Memory) Item Description Default Page Setting Face Detection Flash Mode The Face Detection mode set with the I button. P p.61 The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) O Drive Mode The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) P Focus Mode Zoom Position Sensitivity EV Compensation The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) The zoom position set with the Zoom button The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 3 1/2 Taking Pictures MENU 5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the Q button or the shutter release button. The camera returns to capture status.
4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images .............................. 100 Deleting Images ...................................... 111 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment .........................................
Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. File number 100 - 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Edit 02/02/2010 14:25 To Play Back the Previous or Next Image 2 Press the four-way controller (45). The previous or next image appears.
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. You can also play back images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode in the same way as you play back movies. Zoom button Q button Four-way controller 2 4 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts.
To cancel playing back in fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (5), and to cancel playing back in reverse fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (4). The camera returns to either playback in reverse or normal playback. 3 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. Four-Image Display, Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Four-Image/Nine-Image Display 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 102 You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture C Movie (the first frame appears) Press the 4 button or the 3 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button or the shutter release button to switch to A mode. To Switch to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display.
• Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to nine-image display. • Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode. Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button.
When an icon is selected in the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for the selected function appears. Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Page p.106 p.125 p.129 p.122 p.123 p.133 p.108 p.128 p.116 p.135 p.115 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or u Slideshow sound effects can be set. Apply the digital filters to images such as Color or P Digital Filter Brightness filters. For composing an image with a frame.
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). 4 Slideshow Playing Back and Deleting Images For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button twice. The slideshow starts.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Start Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect 3sec. Wipe MENU 5 OK OK Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.] or [30sec.]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect]. After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller (5).
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips to the next image. • Panorama images will be scrolled for display from left to right in 4 seconds before the next picture is played back, regardless of the settings of [Interval] or [Screen Effect].
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously. You can use the + mark of the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. 2.0× 2.0 Guide The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed.
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 Face Detection operated when the images were taken. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 4 100-0001 Edit Playing Back and Deleting Images 2 02/02/2010 14:25 Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button.
Deleting Images Delete images with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images are inadvertently deleted With the Optio E90, images that were taken with this camera can be recovered (p.115). Deleted images can be recovered if the camera has not been turned off or the SD Memory Card has not been removed after deletion.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. 100 - 0017 Delete Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.115 4 Deleting Selected Images Playing Back and Deleting Images You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nineimage display at once. Protected images cannot be deleted. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. Four thumbnail images appear.
2 Press the i button. P appears on the images. Select & Delete 3 100-0010 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button. 4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. All selected images are deleted. Select & Delete Cancel MENU 6 OK 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images O appears on the selected images.
Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.116). 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete all]. Playing Back and Deleting Images MENU 3 Exit Press the four-way controller (5). The [Delete all] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete all].
Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images or formatting have been performed, or the SD Memory Card has been removed, or the camera has been turned off, the message [No image to be processed] appears in Step 3 and the deleted images cannot be recovered.
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Protect Protects images from delete function. Format function still erases all OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears.
7 Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected. • To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6. • Y appears below the file number on protected images during playback. • The maximum number of images you can protect in succession with [Single Image] cannot exceed 99. To Protect All Images 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button.
7 Press the 4 button. All the images are protected. Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted (p.140). To cancel the Protect setting on all your images, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the optional AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. External Input Terminal yellow AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) white 4 1 Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. Connect the terminal of the AV cable with on the PC/AV terminal of the camera.
4 Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC62 if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • Depending on the country or region, images and movie files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting (p.149). • The camera display turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment.
5 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........................................ 122 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 135 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card. 3 Use your computer’s software to print images.
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size 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 M, images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode, panoramic images and movies cannot be resized.
5 Select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size. Recorded Pixels 7M MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel 5 8 OK Press the 4 button.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping). Cropping For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The maximum range for cropping is shown with a green frame on the screen. Cropping cannot be performed inside of this area. 5 5 Editing and Printing Images 124 Choose the cropping conditions. The following operations move the green MENU OK frame and set the area for cropping on the Cancel OK screen.
Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. B&W Filter Sepia Filter Processes the image using the B&W filter. Processes the image using the sepia filter. Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose Color Filter from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow. Creates an image that looks as though it was shot with a fish-eye Fish-eye Filter lens.
To Select a B&W Filter or Sepia Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
7 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK OK 9 Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image.
7 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 9 OK Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image.
4 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select J (Frame Composite). Frame Composite For composing an image with a frame. Select Overwrite or Save as to save OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a frame. y 5 Editing and Printing Images 6 OK Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display.
8 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 10 OK Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of h.
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio E90. These optional frames are deleted if the built-in memory is formatted or if the built-in memory files are deleted from a computer. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW104) supplied with the camera. To Copy Frames 1 2 5 3 Editing and Printing Images 4 5 6 7 8 Remove the SD Memory Card from the camera.
To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from a 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. Copying Images You can copy images from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{]. SD SD Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. All the images are copied.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot store print order data for movies. If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it (p.92), 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 apply DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been applied for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) 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 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.135. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. 4 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing Single Images” (p.
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6 Settings Camera Settings ......................................
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • Formatting will delete all the data on the card, including protected images and images recorded with a computer or camera other than this camera.
5 Press the 4 button. Format starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sound] screen appears.
To Change the Sound Type 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. 7 8 9 Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu.
4 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2010 00:00 Time Settings complete MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
10 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to one of the following Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h items depending on the date format set in Date 01/01/2010 Step 5. 00:00 Time For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01]) Settings complete For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) MENU Cancel For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2010]) The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selected.
Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.142) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone. To Set the Destination 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. 9 Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved. 10 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 4 of p.145 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city.
6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown). X W 7 Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city World Time Select Time Destination London 20:25 Hometown New York 14:25 MENU Cancel DST DST OFF OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ 4 ] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. 5 English Dansk Deutsch Svenska Suomi Polski Italiano Nederlands Magyar MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images.
1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Date]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
5 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.119 Video output format of each city 1p.182 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears.
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [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. [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.
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.178) for the reset settings. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. 2/3 Setting NTSC Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving 5sec. Auto Power Off 3min. Reset Delete all MENU Cancel Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (5).
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7 Viewing Images on a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..................... 156 Connecting to Your Computer ...............
Setting Up Your Computer By installing the software included on the provided CD-ROM on your computer and connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, you can transfer images and movies captured with your camera to the computer and then display and manage them. This section explains how to install the provided software and the other necessary preparations for enjoying the captured pictures and movies on your computer.
Windows OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Space Others Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium IV 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2 processor recommended) 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended) 300 MB minimum CD-ROM drive USB port as standard equipment 1024 × 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or greater * Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system requirements.
Installing the Software Install the image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”. • Make sure your computer meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up in your computer, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software. Windows 1 2 Turn your Windows PC on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. If the installation screen appears, go to Step 5.
6 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX. Remove the check to open the file using another application. 7 Click [Finish]. Installation is complete. Reboot your computer. Macintosh 1 2 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW104) icon. Double-click the [PENTAX Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. 5 Click [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX].
6 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. 7 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. 7 Viewing Images on a Computer 160 If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable. 1 2 Turn your camera on. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.
MSC (Mass Storage Class) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (IUSB98). 1 2 3 Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with on the PC/AV terminal of the camera. pointing toward the 4 7 Turn your camera on. For Windows, the “AutoPlay” screen appears on the computer.
• The power switch blinks while the camera is connected to a computer. • For Macintosh, the volume label name appears instead of [NO NAME] if the SD Memory Card has a volume label. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer name or model number. When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 2 Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears. Click [Import]. The import screen appears.
Windows 5 Click [Import media files to local disk]. MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the import screen appears. 6 Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. To specify the destination location, click the folder icon. If any of the “Import Options” are checked, marks will appear on the appropriate images that were imported.
7 Click [Import]. The images are imported to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears. When a message appears after import is complete, click [Done]. If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen, select [Removable Disk] in [Get Media from]. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. The manufacturer name or model number may appear for a new unformatted SD Memory Card.
6 Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.165. If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows 1 Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. The “Safely Remove Hardware” screen appears. 2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [OK]. A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and the camera. Macintosh 1 Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash. 2 • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed.
2 Click [All Media]. The Media Browser screen appears. * The screen shown is for a Windows PC. Items shown will differ depending on the operating system and settings. 3 Select and click the folder containing the images you wish to view. The images are displayed. 4 Select and double-click an image you wish to view. 7 Viewing Images on a Computer The selected image is displayed with MediaImpression Photo Viewer. You can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit the image.
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. 1 Select [Help] in [Extras] at the top right of the screen (for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar (for Macintosh). The help screen appears in the web browser. 2 Click the desired topic. The explanation is displayed.
8 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ........................................ 172 Messages ................................................. 174 Troubleshooting ...................................... 176 Default Settings ....................................... 178 List of World Time Cities ........................ 182 Optional Accessories ............................. 183 Main Specifications ................................ 184 WARRANTY POLICY ............................... 188 Index ....
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode Function Face Detection On I Button Smile Capture Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash Mode b (Flash On) d (Flash On + Red-eye) 9 (Standard) g (Self-timer) Drive Z (2 sec.
Shooting Mode c J F z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z × z z z z z z z z z z × × × × × z z z z z z ×*2 z z*5 ×*6 z z z z*9 z z z *7 *8 *9 z ×*3 z z z z z Function Face Detection On Smile Capture Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) d (Flash On + Red-eye) 9 (Standard) g (Self-timer) Z (2 sec.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message 8 Appendix 174 Description The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If Battery depleted using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.27) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images Memory card full (p.31, p.111). Change the recorded pixels of recorded images and try again (p.122).
Message Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image cannot be processed No card in the camera Available built-in memory is insufficient to copy the images Cannot process correctly Plays back stored images in the built-in memory Description This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The batteries are not installed The camera will not turn on The batteries are installed incorrectly The batteries are exhausted The camera is connected to a No image appears computer on the display The camera is connected to a TV The brightness level of the display is set too dark Appendix 176 The display is off when the camera is connected to a computer. The display is off when the camera is connected to a TV.
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 subjects such as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try shooting using the focus lock (p.58).
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.97). — : N/A Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.153).
Item Date Imprint Default Setting Off Last Memory Reset Page Setting Setting Yes Yes p.92 [W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Default Setting Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No p.41 p.142 p.145 Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes p.37 p.147 p.148 p.161 Yess No p.149 Yes Yes Yes — — — Yes Yes Yes — — — p.150 p.151 p.152 p.153 p.114 p.
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Resize Recorded Pixels Cropping Image Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Single Image Protect All Images Single Image All Images Image Recovery DPOF 8 Appendix 180 Default Setting 3 sec.
Key Operation Item Function Default Setting Last Memory Reset Page Setting Setting Operation Mode Zoom Position Q mode — — — Full wide-angle * No Drive Mode 9 (Standard) * Yes p.67 p.78 p.79 b (Auto Picture) Yes Yes p.59 4 5 Shooting Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode * * Yes Yes p.84 p.86 3 button Menu Display , (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec.Mode] menu Playback mode: [W Setting] menu — — p.49 4/W button Information Display Operation Mode Normal * Yes p.
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.37) or the World Time (p.145). 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.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 10.1 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of Recorded Pixels Still G/N (3648×2736 pixels), 6 (3072×2304 pixels) f (2592×1944 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) L (16:9) (1920×1080 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels) * Fixed at h (2048×1536) in Half-length Portrait mode. * Fixed at h (2048×1536) in Frame Composite mode.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory 512 MB 1 picture 120 pictures G 3648×2736 4 pictures 241 pictures N 3648×2736 5 pictures 301 pictures 6 3072×2304 6 pictures 371 pictures f 2592×1944 7 pictures 603 pictures h 2048×1536 15 pictures 805 pictures L 1920×1080 36 pictures 1859 pictures l 1024× 768 68 pictures 3453 pictures m 640× 480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only.
Display Playback modes Focus Modes Focus Exposure control Face Detection Shooting modes Digital Filters Movie 8 Appendix Shutter Speed Built-in Flash Drive Modes Self-timer Time Function Power Source 186 2.7 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots Single-frame, 4-frame Index, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max.
Battery Life Interfaces Video Output Dimensions Weight Accessories * Recording capacity shows approximate number Number of of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing Recordable (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, Images and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance approx. 220 may vary according to operating conditions. pictures Playback Time * According to the result of in-house testing. Actual approx. 400 min. time may differ depending on usage conditions.
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. 8 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.
don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemicals involved.
Index 8 Appendix 194 Symbols Numerics A mode ...................... 10, 48 Q mode ..................... 10, 48 Q button .................... 44, 46 I button ..................... 44, 47 [A Rec.Mode] menu ......................... 53, 178 [W Setting] menu ....... 54, 179 9 Green Mode ................. 66 i Delete ................. 100, 111 y Magnify ....................... 109 f Four-image display ..... 102 f Nine-image display ..... 102 g Self-timer ...................... 78 j Continuous Shooting ....
D Frame Composite ......76, 129 Date and time setting ........................ 41, 142 Date Imprint ....................... 92 Daylight saving time .......... 40 Default setting ........... 37, 178 Delete i ................. 100, 111 Destination ...................... 145 Digital Filter ..................... 125 Digital SR .......................... 70 Digital Zoom ................ 67, 69 Display brightness ........... 150 Display Language ............ 147 DPOF settings ................. 135 Drive Mode ..
N Natural Skin Tone Mode .... 71 Night Scene Mode ............. 70 Night Scene Portrait Mode ................................. 70 Nine-image display f ..... 102 NTSC ............................... 149 Number of pixels ............... 88 Recorded Pixels ...........88, 94 Recording movies ..............93 Recovering images ..........115 Red-eye Compensation ...128 Red-eye reduction d .........84 Reset ...............................153 Resize ..............................122 Rotating ......................
U USB Connection .............. 161 V Video output format ......... 149 W Wide .................................. 67 Windows .......................... 157 World Time ...................... 145 Z Zoom ................................. 67 Zoom button ......................
Memo 198
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