e_cover_kb376_7.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 2:50 PM PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX France S.A.S.
e_kb376.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio S50 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.
e_kb376.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
e_kb376.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
e_kb376.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM About the AC Adapter Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.
e_kb376.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling).
e_kb376.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. • Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry.
e_kb376.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10 Names of Parts....
e_kb376.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................42 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ................................................................................43 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ....................45 Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode).................................46 Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode) ..............................
e_kb376.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Playing Back Movies ......................................................................88 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................89 Nine Image Display ........................................................................90 Slideshow .......................................................................................91 Deleting........................................................................................
e_kb376.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
e_kb376.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S50 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW26 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB7 (∗) Two AA batteries Digital Camera (PC Connection Manual) Operating Manual Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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e_kb376.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Names of Operating Parts i button Power switch Shutter release button Zoom /w/x/f/y button Q Playback button OK button Four-way controller 4 (b) 5 (zqs) 2 (gj) 3 DISPLAY button MENU button 0 button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
e_kb376.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
e_kb376.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Powering the Camera 1 1 Getting Started 2 1 2 2 (when using AA batteries) (when using a CR-V3 battery) Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery. 1 2 3 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 .
e_kb376.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time (at 23°C with new batteries) CR-V3 AA Ni-MH batteries AA nickel manganese batteries AA alkaline batteries Playback Time Approx. 420 pictures Approx. 230 pictures Approx. 100 pictures Approx. 30 pictures Approx. 500 minutes Approx. 300 minutes Approx. 200 minutes Approx.
e_kb376.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet 1 1 Getting Started 3 2 ∗ AC power cable Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 is recommended. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter.
e_kb376.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Installing the SD Memory Card 2 SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 1 Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 2 3 Open the card cover.
e_kb376.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 18 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. Write-protect switch Y appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected.
e_kb376.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Recorded Pixels and Quality Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.64 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.65 1 Getting Started Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose.
e_kb376.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Appropriate Quality According to Use (Auto Select Mode) High quality: for large prints or editing images Getting Started Higher quality 1 Superior (5MB: 2560×1920 C) Super (5MB: 2560×1920 D) Normal (3MB: 2048×1536 D) Economy (0.3MB: 640×480 D) The default setting is Super. For postcard size prints For use on the Internet/e-mail The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in - (Auto Select) mode. (1p.
e_kb376.book Page 21 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started Q Playback button 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned on. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.59 Taking Pictures 1p.40 Playback Only Mode When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend.
e_kb376.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power switch to turn the camera off, then press it again to turn it on. • In the Playback Only mode, Q is displayed when playing back images. • In the Capture mode, pressing and holding the Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens is retracted.
e_kb376.book Page 23 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Initial Settings Power switch 1 Getting Started Q Playback button Four-way controller OK button DISPLAY button MENU button If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time. If the Initial Settings screen appears 1p.23, 24 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the Date and Time” If the Date Adjust screen appears 1p.
e_kb376.book Page 24 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 1 Getting Started Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Date Adjust : m m / d d / y y 24H Date Style 01 / 01 / 2004 00 : 00 MENU 2 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 and 3 appear above and below [24H]. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24H] (24-hour display) or [12H] (12-hour display).
e_kb376.book Page 25 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 8 Repeat Step 7 to change the [year], [hour] and [minutes]. Choose AM or PM if you selected [12h] in Step 3. 9 The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK button again. • When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. • To set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.
e_kb376.book Page 26 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Power switch 2 Quick Start Viewfinder LCD monitor Mode Dial Zoom/f/y button DISPLAY button The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 4 The camera turns on. 2 3 Set the mode dial to R. Check the image on the LCD monitor.
e_kb376.book Page 27 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Using the Shutter Release Button Lit Blinks Focus status lamp (green) Subject is in focus Subject is out of focus 2 Quick Start The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
e_kb376.book Page 28 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Q Playback button 2 Quick Start LCD monitor Four-way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture you have just taken. 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. 100-0004 The mode changes to the Playback mode and the image appears on the LCD monitor.
e_kb376.book Page 29 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). 100-0004 04/25/2004 10:25 2 Quick Start The image is rotated 90° clockwise each time the button is pressed. • Only still images taken with this camera can be rotated. • Zoom display, nine-image display and voice memo recording/playing function can be used with rotated images.
e_kb376.book Page 30 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 10 3 9 7 Common Operations 8 Capture Mode 1 Q Playback button 2 Zoom button 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 30 3 4, 5 , 6 Switches to the Playback mode. Press it and hold it down to retract the lens. (1p.28) You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button. (1p.26) 0 button Displays the Help screen in - mode. (1p.
e_kb376.book Page 31 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 i button 2 Q Playback button 3 Zoom/f/y button 4 0 button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.92) Switches to the Capture mode. (1p.28) Press f during normal playback to display nine images at once. (1p.90) Press Zoom/f/y during zoom playback to change the size of the Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor. Common Operations Playback Mode 3 Displays the Help screen in - mode.
e_kb376.book Page 32 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2 3 4 3 Common Operations Voice Recording Mode 1 Shutter release button 2 Q Playback button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. (1p.80) Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode. (1p.80) 3 Four-way controller (in Playback mode) (2) Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.81) (45) Selects a file. (3) Stops playback.
e_kb376.book Page 33 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Using the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu is selected.
e_kb376.book Page 34 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Example of Menu Operation [A Rec. Mode] Menu Rec. Mode MENU Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 3 Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Common Operations Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Rec.
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e_kb376.book Page 36 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display. Example of Menu Operation Rec. Mode 3 Common Operations Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 MENU Exit Auto OK MENU Exit Quality Level w OK 2560 MENU x Auto OK w Auto OK OK AWB MENU x Exit OK OK Rec.
e_kb376.book Page 37 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Menu List [A Rec. Mode] Menu Yes ... Adjustable # ... Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = modes. No ... Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.
e_kb376.book Page 38 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM [Q Playback] Menu Item 3 Page For protecting images from deletion p.95 DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p.104 Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively p.91 Resize For changing the size of images p.106 Copy image/sound For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa p.110 Digital Filter For creating a filter effect using color filters (red, blue, green, etc.) p.
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e_kb376.book Page 40 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions 1 2, 3 4 Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) Taking Pictures - (Auto Select) mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having to set any functions. The camera automatically chooses the optimal settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to -. Press the shutter release button halfway.
e_kb376.book Page 41 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2 5, 6 3, 4 Using the Help Function 1 2 Set the mode dial to -. Press the 0 button. The Help screen appears on the LCD monitor. Mode Dial Auto Select ?/Fn 3 4 5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Mode Dial], [Four-way Controller] or [Buttons on Back Cover]. Only [Four-way Controller] and [Buttons on Back Cover] are available in Playback mode.
e_kb376.book Page 42 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 3, 4 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) 4 Taking Pictures In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode. 1 2 Set the mode dial to R. Set the functions you want to use. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.59 to p.77) for details of how to set the functions.
e_kb376.book Page 43 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 5, 6 4 2, 3 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) Flower (default setting) Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures. Self-portrait Surf ; Snow Sunset Museum W Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. D Food Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food. Landscape Portrait U 1 2 Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in pictures.
e_kb376.book Page 44 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the Picture mode. Flower 4 OK Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. 5 Taking Pictures 44 6 8 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 4 OK 04/25/2004 10:25 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
e_kb376.book Page 45 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2, 3 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) 4 The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface. 1 2 Set the mode dial to .. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 17 Press the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings.
e_kb376.book Page 46 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2, 3 Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode) This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to H. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. 4 04/25/2004 10:25 The picture is taken. Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.
e_kb376.book Page 47 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2, 3 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) This mode lets you take movies. Sound can be recorded at the same time. 2 3 Set the mode dial to C. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Flash Off icon 2 Movie mode icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time 1 2 Press the shutter release button. 3 4 00:01:23 4 Taking Pictures 1 04/25/2004 10:25 Recording starts. The flash status lamp flashes during recording.
e_kb376.book Page 48 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second. Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. Taking Movie Pictures Underwater (Marine Movie Mode) You can take movies underwater using the waterproof case (optional). Use Marine Movie mode to take movies underwater.
e_kb376.book Page 49 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • Sound will not be recorded in Marine Movie mode. • The optical zoom is not available during shooting in Marine Movie mode. Only the digital zoom can be used during shooting. • The flash will not discharge in Marine Movie mode. • Self-timer mode, Continuous Shooting mode and Remote Control mode are not available in Marine Movie mode. • The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Marine Movie mode. The histogram cannot be displayed.
e_kb376.book Page 50 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 -dR+C.H= Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. 4 Taking Pictures 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in Capture mode. 4 x (Tele) : enlarges the subject. w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by the camera. The digital zoom function is turned on in initial settings. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can combine the digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magnification equivalent to eight times.
e_kb376.book Page 51 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Disabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select P(Off). 4 Press the OK button. Rec. Mode Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation MENU E x i t 30fps 0.5sec OK OK The camera is ready to take pictures.
e_kb376.book Page 52 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 2 1 -dR+C.H= Using the Self-Timer 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. 4 Taking Pictures The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. 4 g The self-timer is engaged and the selftimer lamp lights for about seven seconds.
e_kb376.book Page 53 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 2 1 -dR+.H= Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. 4 04/25/2004 10:25 2 Taking Pictures 1 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully.
e_kb376.book Page 54 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 3 2 1 Remote control unit E (Remote control unit F has no zoom button.) -dR+C.H= Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) 4 Taking Pictures You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional). The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens.
e_kb376.book Page 55 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.) 1 5, 6 4 2, 3 + You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red, blue and green. 1 2 Set the mode dial to +.
e_kb376.book Page 56 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 5, 6 4 2, 3 + Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode) 4 Taking Pictures You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the left half of the picture and the second image in the right half. 1 2 3 4 Set the mode dial to +. Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.
e_kb376.book Page 57 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 6, 7 4, 8 2, 3, 5 + Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) 1 2 Set the mode dial to +. Press the four-way controller (3). 4 Taking Pictures You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (S-SW26) provided with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images.
e_kb376.book Page 58 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 6 Take the first image. 11 Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in semi-transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor. OK 7 4 Taking Pictures 58 Move the camera to the right and take the second image. Move the camera until the semi-transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and subsequent images.
e_kb376.book Page 59 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.
e_kb376.book Page 60 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button. Display On 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shooting information is displayed when the 11 power is turned on.
e_kb376.book Page 61 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 -dR+C.H= Selecting the Focus Mode Focus mode Autofocus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 40 cm (16 in.). This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 18 cm - 50 cm (7 in. - 20 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
e_kb376.book Page 62 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Manual Focus When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four-way controller (23). 4 For distant focus For closer focus 4 3m 1 0.3 .
e_kb376.book Page 63 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 -dR+.H= Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes (No Auto icon) Flash Off b Flash On c d The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Auto + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. Red-eye reduction The flash discharges automatically. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
e_kb376.book Page 64 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+.H= Selecting the Recorded Pixels Taking Pictures You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920], [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.
e_kb376.book Page 65 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+.H= Selecting the Quality Level Quality Levels C Best D Better E Good 1 Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.
e_kb376.book Page 66 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 Rec. Mode Image Quality 3, 4 MENU Superior Recorded pixels: 2560x1920 (5M) Quality level: MENU Exit OK OK 5 2 - Selecting the Image Quality Taking Pictures You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below.
e_kb376.book Page 67 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK R+C. 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 G H I J K 1 Auto Daylight Shade The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
e_kb376.book Page 68 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready. 1 2 3 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor. White Balance AWB Press the OK button. The white balance is automatically MENU E x i t OK A d j u s t adjusted. [Adjusting] appears on the LCD monitor during adjustment. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished and the display returns to the menu screen.
e_kb376.book Page 69 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+.H= Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). 4 Focusing Area Spot 1 Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. Taking Pictures Multi Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
e_kb376.book Page 70 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+C.H= Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) 4 Taking Pictures You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.
e_kb376.book Page 71 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+.H= Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 4 Sensitivity 50 100 200 400 1 The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise.
e_kb376.book Page 72 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode 2560 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit AWB Multi Auto OK OK C Setting the Frame Rate You can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate. 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Frame Rate].
e_kb376.book Page 73 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+.H= Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display). Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].
e_kb376.book Page 74 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK R+. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) 4 You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Taking Pictures 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness].
e_kb376.book Page 75 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK R+. Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 1 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)]. Rec.
e_kb376.book Page 76 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK R+. Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast].
e_kb376.book Page 77 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK dR+C.H= Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the EV setting. Rec. Mode Contrast EV Compensation 0.
e_kb376.book Page 78 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items (Memory) You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Item Description Default Setting The flash mode setting on the b button is saved.
e_kb376.book Page 79 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 1 1 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] menu appears. Rec. Mode Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
e_kb376.book Page 80 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Recording and Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. 2, 3 4 1 Microphone 5 1 Speaker Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch. Recording and Playback The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor.
e_kb376.book Page 81 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. 1, 5 2, 3, 4 1 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the recording to play back. 100-0012 Press the four-way controller (2). • The following operations can be performed during playback. 4 File recording time Pauses playback Increases the volume Reduces the volume Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
e_kb376.book Page 82 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image. 1 2, 3 Recording a Voice Memo 5 1 Recording and Playback Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. O appears on the four-way controller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed image.
e_kb376.book Page 83 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK Setting the Voice Memo Recording Function You can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back still images to prevent any voice memo from being recorded. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Record Voice Memo].
e_kb376.book Page 84 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with the voice memo that you want to play back. If U appears, a voice memo has been recorded for the displayed image. 5 Recording and Playback 2 04/25/2004 10:25 Press the four-way controller (2). The voice memo is played back. 3 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback of the voice memo stops. Deleting a Voice Memo 1p.93 .
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e_kb376.book Page 86 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images Q Playback button 2 1 3 Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.28) for instructions. Zoom Display 6 You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. Playback/Deleting/Editing 1 2 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to magnify.
e_kb376.book Page 87 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3 4 1 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].
e_kb376.book Page 88 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 4 1, 2, 3 Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing • The following operations can be performed during playback.
e_kb376.book Page 89 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Display On Shooting information is displayed.
e_kb376.book Page 90 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 2, 3 1 Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. 2 Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button. 100-0017 1 Nine images appear. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an image. When ten or more 2 images have been recorded, the previous nine images appear when you press the Selected image four-way controller (4) while image 1 is selected.
e_kb376.book Page 91 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1, 3, 4 5 2 Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the builtin memory continuously. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow. 2 Press the MENU button. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the playback interval.
e_kb376.book Page 92 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Deleting 2 1, 3 4 Deleting Individual Images or Sounds You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • You cannot display the Delete screen from protected images. (1p.95) 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 92 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image or sound to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears.
e_kb376.book Page 93 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete sound]. 4 Press the OK button. Delete sound Delete Cancel All Exit MENU OK OK The voice memo is deleted.
e_kb376.book Page 94 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 1 2 3 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sounds at once. • Once deleted, images cannot be restored. • Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted. 1 Press the i button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [All data deleted]. 3 Press the OK button. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 94 All the images and sounds are deleted.
e_kb376.book Page 95 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the four-way controller (5). 100-0004 The Protect screen appears.
e_kb376.book Page 96 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3, 5 6 4 1 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK Protecting All Images and Sounds You can protect all the images and sounds. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Press the four-way controller (5). 100-0004 The Protect screen appears.
e_kb376.book Page 97 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Viewing Images on a TV PC/AV terminal By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.
e_kb376.book Page 98 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Remote control receiver 1 2 Remote control unit E (Remote control unit F has no zoom button.) Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View the Previous or the Next Image You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previous image while watching the images on a TV. 1 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 98 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. The image following the current image is played.
e_kb376.book Page 99 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK Printing Single Images 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears.
e_kb376.book Page 100 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies, then press the four-way controller (3). 100-0001 6 01 Copies Date The frame moves to [Date]. MENU Exit DISP Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date or not. All OK OK O(On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted. 7 Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
e_kb376.book Page 101 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 8 4 1 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK Printing All Images 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF]. Press the four-way controller (5). The DPOF screen appears. Press the DISPLAY button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
e_kb376.book Page 102 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer. • You are recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) while the camera is connected to the printer.
e_kb376.book Page 103 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. 2 Press the OK button. Print All Print One Print w/ DPOF settings The Print One screen appears. OK 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print. 100-0001 Print this images Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies.
e_kb376.book Page 104 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Printing All Images 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All]. Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. The number of copies you choose applies to all the images. 4 Print All Copies 01 20 Total DISP MENU Date Exit OK Date Print Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert the date or not. O(On) : The date will be imprinted.
e_kb376.book Page 105 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing. 1 2 3 Turn the camera off. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
e_kb376.book Page 106 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Editing Images MENU 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 5, 9, 11 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original.
e_kb376.book Page 107 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the recorded pixels. 7 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. 8 9 10 11 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality. 100-0001 Select resolution and quality. Recorded Pixels Quality Level MENU Exit 1600 OK OK Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The resized image is saved.
e_kb376.book Page 108 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 6, 8 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Editing Pictures with Digital Filters The digital filters consist of eight color filters (black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, black-andwhite + blue), a soft filter, five illustration filters and two special effect filters.
e_kb376.book Page 109 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor. The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect. 6 7 8 100-0003 1 MENU Exit OK OK Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The image is saved with the digital filter effect.
e_kb376.book Page 110 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Copying Files MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once.
e_kb376.book Page 111 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ 5 ] and press the OK button. Copy image/sound All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card. Cancel MENU Exit OK OK To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ and press the OK button. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file to copy.
e_kb376.book Page 112 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Settings Camera Settings How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no card inserted.
e_kb376.book Page 113 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU Exit OK OK Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation sound. You can also change the type of sound. 1 2 Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu. Choosing [00] turns the volume off. Any other setting adjusts the volume accordingly.
e_kb376.book Page 114 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button Rec. Mode 2560 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU AWB Multi Auto Exit OK OK MENU button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
e_kb376.book Page 115 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU 3 Exit OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O : The time in the city selected in World Time is displayed. P : The time in the city selected in Home Time is displayed. 4 Press the four-way controller (3).
e_kb376.book Page 116 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and Screen Effects 1 2 Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Screen Setting The Screen Setting screen appears.
e_kb376.book Page 117 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU 8 Exit OK OK Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images. Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. Changing the Background Color You can choose the background design and color of the LCD monitor.
e_kb376.book Page 118 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
e_kb376.book Page 119 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU Exit OK OK Changing the Video Output Format You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV. 1 2 Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV. 3 Press the OK button.
e_kb376.book Page 120 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button Rec. Mode 2560 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Changing the USB Connection Mode You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer. 1 2 Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu.
e_kb376.book Page 121 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU Exit OK OK Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 2 3 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [2 min], [3 min], [5 min] or [Off]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or play back images.
e_kb376.book Page 122 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Registering Functions You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the [A Rec. Mode] menu and register them on the four-way controller.
e_kb376.book Page 123 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU Exit OK OK • EV Compensation (+) and (–) must be registered as a pair, with (+) on 2 and (–) on 3, or (–) on 4 and (+) on 5. It is not possible to register only EV Compensation (+) or (–), or to reverse the plus/minus functions. • Functions cannot be registered in - (Auto Select) mode.
e_kb376.book Page 124 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time.
e_kb376.book Page 125 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC5 USB cable I-USB7 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC16 Strap O-ST20 (∗)/Strap O-ST24/Strap O-ST8 Remote control unit E Remote control unit F Waterproof case O-WP4 Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied with the camera.
e_kb376.book Page 126 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error No image & sound Memory card full. Built-in memory full. Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Data being recorded Camera cannot replay this image/sound 8 Appendix 126 Deleting Battery depleted. No image to save. Formatting... Image folder could not be created. Compression of the image you captured has failed.
e_kb376.book Page 127 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in a printer No ink in a printer Printer error Image data error Paper stuck There is no paper in the printer. There is no ink in the printer. An error message has been sent from the printer. A data error message has been sent from the printer. The paper in the printer has jammed.
e_kb376.book Page 128 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause Camera will not Batteries are not turn on installed Batteries are installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on the LCD monitor Shutter will not release 8 Appendix 128 Picture is dark LCD monitor is set to OFF Camera is connected to a PC by the USB cable Camera is connected to a TV Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging Remedy Check batteries are installed .If not, install batteries.
e_kb376.book Page 129 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using focus on autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc.
e_kb376.book Page 130 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 5.0 megapixels 5.36 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.
e_kb376.book Page 131 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Playback Functions 8 Appendix Single-frame, 9-frame index, movie playback, still image playback (with voice memo or zoom playback), rotating (only still images) Slideshow playback, resizing, protect, digital filter and copy (built-in memoryQmedia) functions are on the menu.
e_kb376.book Page 132 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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.
e_kb376.book Page 133 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • 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.
e_kb376.book Page 134 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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.
e_kb376.book Page 135 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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.
e_cover_kb376_7.fm Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 2:50 PM PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX France S.A.S.
