HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe Imaging Systems S.A.S. (European Headquarters) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (HQ - http://www.pentax.eu) (France - http://www.pentax.fr) Digital Camera PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation. • The liquid crystal panel used for the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology.
About the Camera Warning • Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Do not disassemble or modify the power adapter. This can cause a fire or electric shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the power adapter or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the power adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.
About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after the temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5 Contents ...........................................................................................7 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................ 13 Camera Features................................................................................. 14 Checking the Contents of the Package ....
Taking Pictures 63 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................64 Taking Pictures............................................................................... 64 Setting the Shooting Mode ............................................................. 67 Using the Face Detection Function ................................................ 69 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................
Recording Movies ............................................................................. 109 Recording a Movie........................................................................109 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........111 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 112 Saving the Settings (Memory) ......................................................... 113 Playing Back and Deleting Images 115 Playing Back Images ..............................
Recording and Playing Back Sound 157 Recording Sound (Voice Recording) .............................................. 158 Setting the Voice Recording Function .......................................... 158 Recording Sound..........................................................................159 Playing Back Sound ..................................................................... 159 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................161 Recording a Voice Memo .........
Appendix 195 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................196 Messages...........................................................................................198 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 200 Default Settings................................................................................. 202 List of World Time Cities..................................................................
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. 2 4 5 3 The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. 12 A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies.
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read this chapter 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 S1 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio S1 enables easy operation with only a few buttons.
Perfect for Portrait Shots! The Optio S1 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 16 people per shot, so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you can take the shot again until it is perfect. Face Detection function (p.69) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.
Advanced Movie Recording Functions The Optio S1 has a “Movie SR” function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.112), and it enables you to record movies in 1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (*) (p.111). * When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment, the recorded data is output at normal screen resolution. To view movies in HDTV, transfer the data to a computer and play it back on the computer.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S1 Strap O-ST116 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW116 USB cable I-USB116 (*) AV cable I-AVC116 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78 (*) Power adapter D-PA116 (*) Quick Guide Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.208).
Names of Parts Front Flash Self-timer lamp Lens Remote control receiver Microphone Speaker Tripod socket Battery/card cover 18
Back Power switch Shutter release button PC/AV terminal Strap lug Display Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button Q button C button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50 - p.53) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display Histogram + Info 38 38 14 M OK 200 03/03/2011 14:25 OK OK No Info When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 7 8 9 38 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 4 5 6 1/250 F3.5 +1.0 03/03/2011 14:25 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Shooting mode (p.67) 11 Face Detection mode (p.69) 12 D-Range Setting (p.95) Shake Reduction setting (p.102) 13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture 15 Flash Mode (p.88) 16 Drive Mode (p.84, p.85) 17 Focus Mode (p.89) 18 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.73) Memory status (p.40) Remaining image storage capacity Battery level indicator (p.35) Focus frame (p.
* 3 varies depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. P Q O When [Highlight Correction] is set to O (On) When [Shadow Correction] is set to O (On) When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O (On) If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in 3. * 4 varies depending on the following conditions. M l When [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec.
Shooting mode (p.67) A11 Battery level indicator (p.35) Face Detection mode (p.69) A12 Recorded Pixels (p.92) D-Range Setting (p.95) A13 White Balance (p.96) Shake Reduction setting (p.102) A14 AE Metering (p.98) Flash Mode (p.88) A15 Sensitivity (p.99) Drive Mode (p.84, p.85) A16 Histogram (p.26) Focus Mode (p.89) A17 EV Compensation (p.94) Digital Zoom/ A18 Date Imprint setting (p.106) Intelligent Zoom icon (p.73) B1 Focus frame (p.64) A9 Memory status (p.
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “No Info”. Normal Display 100 - 0038 Edit 03/03/2011 14:25 OK Histogram + Info 100 - 0038 OK 14 M 200 1/250 F3.
Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B7 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. A3 A2 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 100 - 0038 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 200 1/250 F3.5 A1 Playback mode Q : Still picture (p.116) K : Movie (p.117) L : Sound (p.159) Protect icon (p.
Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 2 3 4 5 MENU Zoom button SHUTTER 4/W button Shutter release button X, i Green/i button OK 3 button Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
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1 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................................... 30 Powering the Camera ............................... 31 Installing an SD Memory Card ................. 36 Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 40 Initial Settings ...........................................
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST116) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 2 1 1 2 30 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Powering the Camera Installing the Battery 1 Getting Started Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78 that is provided with the camera. Battery/ card cover Battery Battery lock lever 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2.
3 Close the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is securely closed. 1 Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. (p.33) Getting Started To Remove the Battery 1 2 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Push the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow 3. The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery when removing it.
Charging the Battery 4 Self-timer lamp While charging: Turns on Charging finished: Turns off To power outlet 1 Getting Started Charge the battery from a power outlet using the provided power adapter (D-PA116) and USB cable (I-USB116) before using it for the first time, after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Power adapter 3 2 USB cable 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the battery is installed in the camera.
1 Getting Started • Do not use the power adapter D-PA116 to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78, as the adapter may overheat or be damaged. • Make sure that the battery has been inserted correctly and the cable is connected properly if the self-timer lamp blinks.
• Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display. Battery Status Adequate power remains. Battery is running low. Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears.
Installing an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. (These cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when a card is not inserted (p.40).
1 SD Memory Card socket 1 Getting Started Battery/card cover SD Memory Card Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens). Push the card in until it clicks. Data may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 38 • 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 Recordable Images The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory also varies. Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 1p.92 Getting Started Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 1 Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate on the [C Movie] menu.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.42 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off. Taking Still Pictures 1p.
Starting-up in the Playback Mode If you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback mode. Q button 1 Getting Started Power switch 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode. To switch from the playback mode to the capture mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.
Initial Settings 1 Getting Started The [Language/u] 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.46) to set the current date and time. The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.171).
2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting English Hometown New York 1 DST OFF Settings complete MENU Cancel Daylight saving time 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice to select [Settings complete]. Initial Setting Getting Started The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, proceed to Step 3. Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.45) if the desired settings do not appear.
If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. 1 When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Getting Started 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the 3 button.
To Set Hometown and DST 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Getting Started 4 1 Initial Setting English Hometown New York Settings complete MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Hometown City DST New York MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
1 The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities” (p.207) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.173) for changing the video output format. Getting Started Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5).
7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. 9 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 Time 00:00 Getting Started Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time.
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2 Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..... 50 Setting the Camera Functions .................
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode 1 2 Common Operations 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.40). 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except in 3, s and \ modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.65). Starts and stops sound file recording in Voice Recording (p.159). 3 Zoom button Changes the area captured by the camera (p.73). Switches to the [A Rec.
5 C button Starts and stops movie recording (p.109). 6 Four-way controller 2 3 4 5 23 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.20). 8 Green button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.72). Calls up the assigned function (p.107). 9 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.55). 2 Common Operations 7 Changes the drive mode (p.84, p.85). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67). Changes the flash mode (p.88). Changes the focus mode (p.89).
Q Mode 1 2 2 3 Common Operations 4 5 6 7 8 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.40). 2 Shutter release button 3 Zoom button Switches to A mode (p.54). Press towards the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image display. Changes to nine-image display when pressed towards the left again. Returns to the previous display when pressed towards the right (y) (p.118). Enlarges the image when pressed towards the right (y) during singleimage display.
5 Four-way controller 2 3 45 6 2 Common Operations 2345 Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.117, p.159). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.120). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.117, p.159). Displays the previous or next image or sound file during single-image display (p.116). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, plays back a movie in forward and reverse during movie playback (p.117).
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode 2 In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for viewing the captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the captured images. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. Common Operations To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode 1 Press the Q button.
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images and sound files are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.120). 2 Operating the Menus Rec. Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0.0 Common Operations There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], and [W Setting].
Ex.) To set [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]. 2 Rec. Mode 1/3 Common Operations Recorded Pixels White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Auto Sensitivity EV Compensation 0.0 MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice. The frame moves to [Focusing Area]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5).
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button. 6 Press the Q button. When the [A Rec. Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.
Menu List 2 This displays the items that can be set from the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.202) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec. Mode 1/3 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2 Rec. Mode 2/3 D-Range Setting Shake Reduction Face Detection On Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review MENU Exit MENU Exit [A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 Rec. Mode Memory Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint 3/3 Off 2 Common Operations Recorded Pixels White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0.
[W Setting] Menu Item Sound 2 Date Adjustment World Time Common Operations Language/u Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Format 60 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 city and Destination city For setting the language in which menus and messages appea
[W Setting] Menu 1 Setting [W Setting] Menu 2 1/3 Setting Video Out NTSC Brightness Level Power Saving 5s e c . Auto Power Off 3min.
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3 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures .................................. 64 Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 88 Recording Movies ................................... 109 Saving the Settings (Memory) ...............
Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Power switch Zoom button Four-way controller 4 button Green button 3 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio S1 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings). 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on in the “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 03/03/2011 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.72). 3 Taking Pictures The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame is displayed on the monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the white focus frame appears.
Instant Review and Blink Detection Immediately after capturing an image, it appears on the screen display for 1 second (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while the Face Detection function (p.69) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
There are 23 shooting modes which can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Shooting Mode R Program Used for basic shooting. Various functions can p.71 also be set with this mode. Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a — bright image. For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of — sky and foliage. For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is — softened. a Landscape b Flower Taking Pictures K Sunset A B c d K For images of sunsets and warm lighting. For night time images.
Shooting Mode o Miniature Filter p HDR Filter Description For capturing an image where the subject looks like a miniature object. For capturing an image with HDR-like effect. Page p.83 p.83 * In addition to the modes listed above, 9 (Green) mode (p.72) and Voice Recording (p.158) are also available. Using the Face Detection Function With the Optio S1, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes.
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 3 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b. Press the 4 button. 38 Taking Pictures The b mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
The following restrictions apply in b mode: • [Face Detection] cannot be set to [Off]. • The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. • If the (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is set to , (Auto) or c (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).
6 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. The 9 mode settings are as shown below.
• The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to the Green button in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.107). By default, the 9 mode is assigned to the Green button. • In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [W Setting] menu appears. The [A Rec. Mode] and [C Movie] menus 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.
Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded Pixels g l/i 6 h m Intelligent Zoom Not Available (5× optical zoom only) Not Available (5× optical zoom only) Approx. 7.0× Approx. 11.2× Approx. 33.5× (Same as Digital Zoom) Digital Zoom Equivalent to approx. 33.5× • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom. • Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range.
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O P Uses Digital Zoom Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom Rec. Mode MENU 4 2/3 D-Range Setting Shake Reduction Face Detection On Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review Exit Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status.
3 Press the 4 button. The A, B, c, S or U mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 3 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Taking Pictures The picture is taken.
3 Press the 4 button. The c or d mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). 4 38 03/03/2011 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
When [Focusing Area] (p.91) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use the Y (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the color of your pet’s coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
When [Focusing Area] (p.91) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Sport/Surf & Snow Mode) \ Sport Q Surf & Snow Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ or Q. Press the 4 button. The \ or Q mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 3 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N. Press the 4 button. The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. Taking Pictures 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. OK 5 OK Press the zoom button towards the right (y).
8 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536). • Frames cannot be added to movies. • By default, three frames are built-in to the camera. These frames are not deleted even if the built-in memory is formatted. • The CD-ROM (S-SW116) supplied with the camera contains 90 optional frames. To save the frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (p.147).
Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing the legibility of small print. c d c d 3 Taking Pictures 1 Color Maintains the original color of the text. Neg. Color Reverses the color of the text. B&W Turns the color of the text into black and white. Neg. B & W Turns the color of the text into reversed black and white.
Taking Pictures Using the Miniature/HDR Filter In o (Miniature)/p (HDR) Filter mode, you can take impressive pictures using the filter. o Miniature Filter p HDR Filter 1 For capturing an image where the subject looks like a miniature object. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944). For capturing an image with HDR-like effect. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 3 The Capture Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o or p. Press the 4 button.
7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Processing the captured images by using the Miniature/HDR filter 1 p.138 Using the Camera’s Self-timer 3 Taking Pictures In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture using the self-timer. g Self-timer Z 2 sec. Self-timer 1 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • For movies, recording will start ten seconds or two seconds after the C button is pressed. • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is running to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. • Z cannot be selected while the 9 (Green) mode settings remain at default.
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. Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed. • The flash does not discharge in j and q modes. • j and q cannot be selected in 9 (Green), S (Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), o (Miniature Filter) or p (HDR Filter) mode, or when recording a movie.
3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h and press the 4 button. The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly and the camera is ready to take a picture with the remote control. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). 4 Point the remote control at the remote control receiver and press the shutter release button on the remote control. • The operating range is approx. 4 m (13 ft.
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode 3 Taking Pictures , Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
2 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle.
2 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. • In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. • The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. • When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to ∞ (Infinity). By pressing the shutter release button fully, you can also take a picture even when the focus is not set. Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.
5 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed. Taking Pictures To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the focusing area is fixed at J. • If you change the [Focusing Area] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.107). 3 Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels Taking Pictures You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Recordable Image No. Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation MENU Cancel 5 12 3 7M OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 3 button.
Compensating for 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.
Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) Expands the dynamic range and enables a more ample gradation expression, and reduces the occurrence of overexposed and underexposed areas. Highlight Correction adjusts the overexposed areas and Shadow Correction adjusts the underexposed areas. 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 [D-Range Setting]. Press the four-way controller (5).
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 Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G H Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. I Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light. J K Fluores.
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.107). Saving the White Balance setting 1p.113 To Set the White Balance Manually 3 Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. 2 In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual).
Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. L Multi-segment metering M Center-weighted metering 3 N Spot AE metering Taking Pictures 1 The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure. The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully. • Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting may not be changed.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity. Rec. Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Auto 64 100 200 400 MENU Cancel 5 OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 3 6 Press the 3 button. Taking Pictures The camera returns to capture status. • When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option. On Smile Off 2/3 MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 7 To set the Blink Detection function, press the four-way controller (3) to select [Blink Detection]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O P Blink Detection function works. Blink Detection function does not work. Rec.
• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area]. • When [Face Detection] is set to [Smile], the shutter may not be released automatically because the Smile Capture function may not work in some situations, such as when the detected face is too small.
4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. One of the following icons appears on the display. M When [Shake Reduction] is set to O When [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off) (If the camera shake is likely l to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.) Setting the Instant Review Use this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed immediately after each image is taken. The default setting is O (On).
If the Blink Detection function works when shooting, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during Instant Review. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 1 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Taking Pictures 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. F G H Soft Normal Sharp Rec.
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. Low Normal High 3/3 3 Off MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Taking Pictures F G H Rec.
4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. If you change the [Contrast] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.107). Setting the Date Imprint Function 3 You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture in the format set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.46). Calling Up a Specific Function You can assign a function to the Green button and recall it quickly by simply pressing the Green button. This is useful to save time to get to the frequently used function.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a function and press the 4 button. Green Button Q 9Green Mode Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel 5 OK OK Press the 3 button. The selected function is assigned to the Green button. 3 Taking Pictures To Use the Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A mode. The function assigned to the Green button is called up. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting and press the 4 button.
Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button 3 Zoom button Taking Pictures C button Four-way controller 4 button 1 Point the camera at your subject in A mode. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). (The frame disappears when recording starts.) 2 Press the C button.
3 Press the C button. Recording stops. Playing Back a Movie 1p.117 3 Taking Pictures 110 • The flash does not discharge while recording a movie. • The autofocus system does not operate while recording a movie. • You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the Digital Zoom is available both before and during recording. • Recording does not start while a menu screen is being displayed or in the playback mode even if the C button is pressed. • You can use the optional remote control (p.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.
5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of recorded pixels and frame rate. Rec. Time MENU Cancel 6 15:02:26 Recorded Pixels Movie SR OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 3 7 Press the 3 button. Taking Pictures The camera returns to capture status. Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function You can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
Saving the Settings (Memory) Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom Face Detection DISPLAY File No. Default Page Setting The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) O p.88 p.84 The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) P p.85 The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) P p.89 The zoom position set with the zoom button P p.73 The manual focus position set with the four-way P p.
1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 3 1/3 Taking Pictures MENU 5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status.
4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images .............................. 116 Deleting Images and Sound Files .......... 126 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ...................................................................
Playing Back Images Zoom button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green/i button 3 button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. File number 100 - 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the captured image appears on the display (single-image display). Edit 2 03/03/2011 14:25 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. Recorded sound is played back at the same time. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. Available operations during playback 3 Resumes playback. Forwards the frame. Reverses the frame. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. 03/03/2011 14:25 Increases the volume. Reduces the volume. Pauses playback.
Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. 1 In Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Press the zoom button towards the left (f) again to switch to nine-image display. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images A page consisting of four or nine thumbnail images appears.
Folder Display/Calendar Display In nine-image display, press the zoom button towards the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left (f) three times. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display. Folder display The folder list with recorded images and sound files appears on the screen display. Moves the frame.
Using the Playback Functions 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a playback mode. The guide for the selected function appears below. 3 For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set OK OK MENU Cancel The selected playback function is called up. Playing Back and Deleting Images Playback Mode Palette Description For continuously playing back images.
o Cropping p Image/Sound Copy \ Voice Memo Z Protect r DPOF R Start-up Screen For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image. For copying images and sounds between the builtin memory and SD Memory Card. Attaches sound to images. Recording is possible till the memory card is full. Protects images and sounds from accidental deletion. Formatting will delete protected data. For the print settings. Useful when printing at a printing service.
6 Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow. To resume the slideshow, press the 4 button again. 7 Press any button other than the 4 button. The slideshow stops. To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. 4 1 Playing Back and Deleting Images Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 5 on p.121. 3sec.
6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the screen effect and press the 4 button. Wipe Checker Fade Random Off 7 8 The next image slides over the previous one from left to right The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in Various effects are used randomly No effect Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound Effect]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Rotating an Image 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation). Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing vertical images on a TV OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 124 1/2 Image Rotation 4 Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press the zoom button towards the right (y). The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Continuing to press the zoom button towards the right (y) changes the magnification continuously. You can use the guide mark “+” that appears at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. 2.0× 2.
Deleting Images and Sound Files You can delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.129). 1 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 100 - 0017 Delete Sound Delete Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The sound data is deleted. • Select [Delete] in Step 3 to delete both the image and sound data. • You cannot delete only the sound from a movie. 4 You can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nineimage display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.129). 1 In Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left (f) once or twice.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images and MENU Cancel OK sound files. Delete If you select an image and press the zoom button towards the right (y), the selected image appears in singleimage display as long as the button is pressed, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not. (The display returns to four/nine-image display when you release the button.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. Setting 2/3 Video Out NTSC Brightness Level Power Saving 5s e c . Auto Power Off 3min. Reset Delete All MENU ขᶖ Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Delete All] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. Delete All Delete all images/sounds? 4 OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are deleted.
4 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image/Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image/Sound]. Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. The message [Protects this image/sound] appears. To protect another image or sound file, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image or sound file. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].
To Protect All Images and Sound Files 1 Select [All Images/Sounds] in Step 5 on p.130. Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 2 3 OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. 4 Protects all images/sounds OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel] and press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette reappears.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC116), you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video input terminal, such as a TV. External input terminal AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Yellow White PC/AV terminal 1 2 3 Turn the AV equipment and camera off. Face the } mark on the AV cable towards the 4 mark on the camera, and connect the cable to the PC/AV terminal.
5 Turn the camera on. • Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting (p.173). • The camera display turns off and the volume cannot be adjusted by pressing the zoom button while the camera is connected to AV equipment. When connecting to and playing back images on AV equipment, image data is output at normal screen resolution.
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5 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........................................ 136 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 153 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card. 3 Use your computer’s software to print images.
Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available. • Images taken with the recorded pixels of l (3216×3216)/h (1920×1080) and movies cannot be resized.
6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 8 OK Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved.
4 Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size. 5 Choose the cropping area. Change the size and/or position of the cropping frame by the following operations. Zoom button Changes the size of the cropping frame. Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame (2345) up, down, left and right. Green button Rotates the cropping frame.
2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o or p. 1/2 Miniature Filter Processes the subjects in the images to look like miniature objects OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. When the o mode is selected, the screen for selecting the area to be blurred is displayed. When the p mode is selected, proceed to Step 7. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an option. 6 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button.
8 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed. Processing Images with the Digital Filters This function lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on the selected image. B&W Processes the image into one that has the look of a black and white photograph. Sepia Processes the image into one that has the look of a sepia photograph. Toy Camera Processes the image that looks as though it was shot with a toy camera.
4 Press the 4 button. The filter selection screen appears. 1 B&W 2 Sepia 3 Toy Camera 4 Retro 5 Color 6 Extract Color 7 Color Emphasis 8 Soft 9 Brightness B&W 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 MENU Cancel OK OK Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
To Select a Retro, Color, Extract Color or Color Emphasis Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the color. Retro The color filter changes in the following sequence each time the four-way controller (5) is pressed.
To Select a Toy Camera or Brightness Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. Toy Camera MENU Cancel Toy Camera Brightness 7 Four-way controller (4) Weak Dark Default Setting Standard Standard OK OK Four-way controller (5) Strong Bright 5 Press the 4 button. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera. The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies and on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 4. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (3).
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with the recorded pixels of l (3216×3216)/i (4224×2376)/h (1920×1080), movies, and images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller. An error message appears in Step 4. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Press the four-way controller (3).
6 Press the zoom button towards the right (y). The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom button towards the left (f) 7 OK OK Press to choose a different frame. Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then lets you choose a different frame in the same way as Step 5. Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
Optional Frames In addition to the built-in frames that come with the Optio S1, there are 90 different optional frames included on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW116). You can save the optional frames to the camera’s built-in memory or an SD Memory Card. To save them to the built-in memory, first remove the SD Memory Card before proceeding. To Copy Frames 1 2 6 Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.181) for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.
To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or on 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.
To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 6 Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie editing selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. 7 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.
9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide Cancel OK 10 OK Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, each segment is saved as a new file, and the original movie is deleted. Protected movies cannot be divided. 5 Copying Images and Sound Files Editing and Printing Images You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa.
3 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{]. SD SD Cancel OK Press the 4 button.
7 Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory. To copy other images or sound files, repeat Steps 4 to 7. Select [Cancel] to exit the copy operation. • Images with sounds are copied with the sound. • When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings by using a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo processing lab. • The DPOF settings can be applied only to still pictures. Movies and sound files cannot be processed with the 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. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. 7 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
Printing All Images DPOF settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 2 Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.154. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and switch O or P for [Date] setting. Refer to Steps 7 and 8 in “Printing a Single Image” (p.154) for details on how to make the settings. Applies DPOF settings to all images Copies Date 01 Date MENU Cancel 4 OK OK Press the 4 button.
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6 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ................................................................... 158 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ...........
Recording Sound (Voice Recording) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera at the sound source to obtain the best sound quality. Microphone Speaker Setting the Voice Recording Function To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first. 6 Recording and Playing Back Sound 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Recording Sound 1 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera enters the Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 2 Press the shutter release button fully. 1 2 01:31:44 00:00:00 SHUTTER Start 01:30:22 REC Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks 00:01:22 during recording. You can record sounds continuously for up Index to 18 hours.
3 Press the four-way controller (2). 1 Playback starts. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 00:01:30 03/03/2011 14:25 Available operations during playback Zoom button towards the Increases the volume. right (x) Zoom button towards the Reduces the volume. left (w) Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback. (If there are no recorded indexes) Fast-reverses the sound. Four-way controller (4) (If there are recorded indexes) Plays back starting from the previous index.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Recording a Voice Memo 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ (Voice Memo). Voice Memo 2/2 Attaches sound to images. Recording is possible till the memory card is full OK OK MENU Cancel Press the 4 button.
Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with a voice memo in single-image display. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0038 Playback starts. Available operations during playback Zoom button towards the right (x) Zoom button towards the left (w) 3 Increases the volume Edit Reduces the volume Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
7 Settings Camera Settings ......................................
Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. If you select [Format] without an SD Memory Card inserted into the camera, the camera’s built-in memory will be formatted instead. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sound] screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection.
7 8 9 Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to Q mode. Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings (p.46). Also, you can change the format in which the date appears on the camera. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjustment]. Press the four-way controller (5).
6 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 00:00 Time Settings complete MENU Cancel 8 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Format]. 9 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. 10 Press the four-way controller (5).
13 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 8 to 12. If you select [12h] in Step 7, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time. 14 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2011 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel 15 OK OK Press the 4 button. The date and time settings are saved. When you press the 4 button in Step 15, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [X Destination]. World Time Select Time Destination New York 14:25 Hometown New York 14:25 DST OFF DST OFF MENU 5 Press the four-way controller (5). The [X Destination] screen appears. The city that is currently selected blinks on the map. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Destination city. Destination 14:25 The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. City DST New York TimeDif.
To Display the Time of the Destination (Select Time) 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [World Time] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select Time]. World Time Select Time Destination London 20:25 Hometown New York 14:25 DST DST OFF MENU 5 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ u].
Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images. When the naming system is set to [Date], pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. PENTX Date xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number) xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the [Date Format] is set to [dd/mm/yy] Taken with the folder name setting [PENTX]. (e.g.
1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PENTX] or [Date]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Changing the Video Output Format When you take pictures and/or play them back with the camera connected to AV equipment, select an appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL). 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.
5 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.132 Video Output Format of Each City 1p.207 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears.
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness if any button is pressed. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power Saving]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Setting the Auto Power Off Function You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 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.], [3min.] or [Off].
Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: - The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide for the shooting modes and buttons - PENTAX logo - One of your own images (compatible images only) 1 In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Start-up Screen).
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode, and press the fourway controller (5). The [W Setting] menu appears. [Pixel Mapping] cannot be selected when the 3 button is pressed in Q mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel Mapping].
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.202) for the reset settings. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Reset Returns to default settings Reset Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The settings return to the defaults.
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8 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer ..................... 182 Using the Provided Software .................
Connecting to a Computer 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 a computer. You cannot perform the following setting if your camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. 1 2 Turn your camera on. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection]. Press the four-way controller (5).
MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I-USB116). 1 2 3 Turn the computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Face the } mark on the USB cable towards the 4 mark on the camera, and connect the cable to the PC/AV terminal. 8 Connecting to a Computer 184 4 Turn your camera on. The camera is recognized by the computer.
Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer When the camera is being used by an application such as MediaImpression, it cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. Windows 1 2 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Click [Eject Optio S1]. The message appears. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the Windows PC and your camera. Macintosh 1 Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.
Using the Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW116). Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” (for Windows) “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” (for Macintosh) Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese You can edit movies when using the “MediaImpression 3.
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 are not supported. Macintosh OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Space Others Mac OS X (Ver.10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
3 4 Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD/DVD drive (S-SW116) icon. The installation screen appears. 5 6 Click [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX]. Choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software. 7 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression. Remove the check to open the file using another application.
Macintosh 1 2 3 4 Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW116) icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. 5 Click [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software. 6 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. 8 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. If the 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. Click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your product.
When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. 2 Click [PhotoImpression]. 3 Click [Import]. 3 Click the folder icon next to [Destination Folder] and specify the destination location. To import all images, proceed to Step 5. 4 Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. 5 Click [Import Selected] or [Import All].
Using MediaImpression on Macintosh 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 on p.184 for details. 2 Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the start page appears. 3 Click [Import]. The Import screen appears. 4 8 Connecting to a Computer 192 Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key.
5 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 [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. • You can find more information on how to use MediaImpression by using the help pages. Select [ArcSoft MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar.
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9 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ......................................................... 196 Messages ................................................. 198 Troubleshooting ...................................... 200 Default Settings ....................................... 202 List of World Time Cities ........................ 207 Optional Accessories ............................. 208 Main Specifications ................................ 209 WARRANTY POLICY .............................
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode 9 Appendix 196 Function Zoom button Zoom operation , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash b (Flash On) Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) 9 (Standard) g (Self-timer) Z (2 sec.
Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode. However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message 9 Appendix 198 Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted power adapter D-PA116 (p.33). 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.36, p.126). Change the number of recorded pixels of recorded images and try again (p.136).
Message Image folder cannot be created Protected Data being recorded Data being processed No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping Description The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number (999) and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card (p.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed Appendix 200 Check if a battery is installed. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert The battery is installed the battery with the label facing the incorrectly display (p.31). The battery is Charge the battery. exhausted The camera is The display is off when the camera is connected to a connected to a computer. No image appears computer on the display The camera is The display is off when the camera is connected to a TV 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 such subjects as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try shooting using the focus lock (p.66), or adjust the focus manually (Manual Focus) (p.90).
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 last memory setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.113). — : N/A Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.179).
Flash Mode O (On) Last Memory Setting Yes Drive Mode P (Off) Yes Yes P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) O (On) P (Off) O (On) Green Mode G (Normal) G (Normal) G (Normal) Off Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Item Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Memory Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Face Detection Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No.
[W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound 9 Appendix 204 Default Setting 3 3 1 Sound 1 1 1 According to the initial Date Format (date) setting Date Format (time) 24h Date Adjustment Date 1/1/2011 According to the initial Time setting Select Time W Hometown According to the initial Destination (City) setting World Destination (DST) P (Off) Time According to the initial Hometown (City) setting Hometown (DST) P (Off) According
Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Image Rotation Miniature Filter Default Setting 3 sec.
Key Operation Item Function Reset Page Setting Q mode — — — Full wide-angle * No Drive Mode 9 (Standard) * Yes p.73 p.84 p.85 b (Auto Picture) Yes Yes p.67 4 5 Shooting Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode * * Yes Yes p.88 p.89 3 button Menu Display , (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec. Mode] menu Playback mode: [W Setting] menu — — p.55 4/W button Information Display * Yes p.
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.42) or the World Time (p.168). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78 (*) Power adapter D-PA116 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC78 (Battery charger D-BC78, AC plug cord) The battery charger is only sold as a kit.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 14 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CCD Number of Recorded Pixels Still g (4288×3216), l (1:1) (3216×3216), i (16:9) (4224×2376), 6 (3072×2304), h (16:9) (1920×1080), m (640×480) * Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode. * Fixed at f in Digital SR/Miniature Filter/Burst Shooting mode, or when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures 2 GB Built-in Memory SD Memory Card 17 pictures 778 pictures g 4288×3216 23 pictures 1024 pictures l 3216×3216 23 pictures 1059 pictures i 4224×2376 33 pictures 1499 pictures 6 3072×2304 91 pictures 4098 pictures h 1920×1080 456 pictures 20491 pictures m 640×480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only when images are recorded on blank built-in memory or SD Memory Card.
Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Shake Reduction Display Playback Modes Focus Modes Focus Exposure Control Face Detection Digital Filters 9 Appendix Shooting Modes Approx. 7.0× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 33.5× at m (640×480) (when combined with optical zoom) Up to approx. 6.7× (combines with 5× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to approx. 33.5×) Still Optical shake reduction, High-sensitivity antishake mode (Digital SR) Movie Electronic movie shake reduction (Movie SR) 2.
Movie Shutter Speed Built-in Flash Drive Modes Self-timer Time Function Power Source Battery Life Interfaces Video Output Dimensions 9 Appendix 212 Weight Accessories Continuous Recording Time Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD Memory Card is full (however, maximum size is limited to 2 GB) 1/1600 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Night Scene mode) Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye, Flash On + Red-eye Flash Range Wide-angle: approx. 0.3 m - 3.6 m (approx. 1.
WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
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Index Symbols Q Surf & Snow .................79 S Fireworks ......................75 N Frame Composite ...................................80, 145 B Party ..............................81 U Candlelight ....................75 c Text ...............................82 o Miniature ...........83, 138 p HDR ..................83, 138 A Adding sound (Voice Memo) ..................161 AE Metering .......................98 Auto + Red-eye c .............88 Auto F .........................96 Auto Picture Mode ........
Candlelight Mode .............. 75 Capture Mode Palette ....... 67 Center-weighted metering M ....................... 98 Charging a battery ............. 33 Checking the SD Memory Card ................................... 40 City name ........................ 207 Color Emphasis filter ....... 140 Color filter ........................ 140 Connecting to a TV .......... 132 Continuous Shooting j .... 85 Contrast ........................... 105 Copy ................................ 150 Cropping .................
Infinity s ........................... 89 Info Display ........................ 22 Initial settings ..................... 42 Installing a battery ............. 31 Installing the Software ..... 187 Instant Review ........... 67, 103 Intelligent Zoom ................. 73 K Kids Mode ......................... 77 L Landscape Mode ............... 68 Language setting ....... 42, 171 M N Natural Skin Tone Mode .... 76 Night Scene Mode ............. 75 Night Scene Portrait Mode .................................
9 Appendix 222 Red-eye Compensation ... 144 Red-eye reduction cd ..... 88 Registering menu items ... 107 Remote Control h i ....... 86 Reset ............................... 179 Resize ............................. 136 Retro filter ........................ 140 Rotating ........................... 124 Starting-up in the playback mode ..................................41 Start-up screen ................177 Strap ..................................30 Sunset Mode ......................68 Super Macro r .........
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