Names of Parts Front Zoom lever (p.45) Shutter release button (p.24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20) Flash (p.56) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (green) (p.69, p.66) Remote control receiver (p.70) Speaker (p.125) Lens Digital Camera PC/AV terminal (p.87, p.132) Microphone (p.30) Back Operating Manual Touch display (LCD monitor) (p.34, p.74, p.134) Q button (p.25) Strap lug (p.13) DC input terminal (p.141) 3 button (p.34, p.
Accessing the Camera Settings Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera. Monitor Indications These are the indications on the monitor during Capture or Playback mode. Capture Mode Press the Q button. This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p.25). Press the 3 button. This displays menus to adjust the recorded pixels, EV compensation, and other advanced shooting settings (p.34, p.120).
Overview of the Operating Manual First, you should read the chapters “Getting Started” and “Camera Features” while operating the Optio T20 to familiarize yourself with how the camera works. Refer to the other chapters as necessary for information on additional camera features. 1 Getting Started p.12 1 p.24 2 This chapter explains what you need to know about the camera. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
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Contents Overview of the Operating Manual.................................................................. 1 Contents .......................................................................................................... 3 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY .................................................................. 7 About the Camera .................................................................................... 7 About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter .......................................
Contents 3 Taking Pictures .....................................................34 Setting the Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 34 Calling Up Frequently Used Functions ................................................... 36 Saving the Current Camera Settings...................................................... 38 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................. 40 Selecting a Shooting Mode .............................
Contents 4 Playing Back and Editing Images .......................74 Setting the Playback Functions ..................................................................... 74 Displaying Shooting Information............................................................. 77 Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files ........................................... 79 Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode..................................... 79 Rotating Images ..................................................
Contents 5 Printing Images...................................................112 Printing with DPOF...................................................................................... 112 Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image......................................... 112 Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images ........................................... 114 Direct Printing with PictBridge ..................................................................... 115 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ...
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injury. This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera.
Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Warning • Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC. • Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center.
Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. • 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.
1 Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package 1 If anything is missing or damaged, contact your local authorized PENTAX dealer. Getting Started Camera Optio T20 Strap O-ST20 (*) Stylus pen O-SP45 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW61 USB cable I-USB17 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI 8 (*) Battery charger D-BC8 (*) AC plug cord D-CO2 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) PC Connection Manual Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
Attaching the Strap Attaching the Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. 2 1 Getting Started 1 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap (1) through the strap lug on the camera. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop (1) and pull tight (2). Memo The stylus can be attached to the strap for your convenience, if necessary.
Installing the Battery Installing the Battery Charging the Battery 1 Battery Getting Started 3 To power outlet Charging indicator While charging: Glows red Charging finished: Glows green 2 AC plug cord Battery charger 1 Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time, after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. 1 2 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet.
Installing the Battery Caution Installing the Battery Battery lock lever 1 1 Getting Started • Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI 8, as the charger may overheat or become damaged. • If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty or exhausted. Replace with a new battery. 2 Use only the battery that is provided with the camera.
Installing the Battery Caution • This camera uses the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI 8. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • If the battery is incorrectly inserted, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. • If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, remove the battery. • The date and time may revert to the default setting if the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time.
Installing the SD Memory Card Installing the SD Memory Card 1 SD Memory Card slot 2 SD Memory Card Getting Started 1 This camera uses an SD Memory Card. When an SD Memory Card is installed in the camera, captured images and sound files are saved on the card. If a card is not installed, they are saved in the built-in memory (p.20). Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
Installing the SD Memory Card Memo • The number of pictures that can be stored on an SD Memory Card will vary depending on the capacity of the card and the image resolution and quality level selected (p.50, p.52). • The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read). 1 Getting Started Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case of a malfunction.
Installing the SD Memory Card Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK write-protects the SD Memory Card. When the SD Memory Card is writeWrite-protect protected, the existing data is protected, switch and the recording of new data and deletion of existing data or formatting of the card is prohibited. r appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected.
Turning the Camera On and Off Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take pictures (Capture mode). If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.21 to make the initial settings. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off and the power indicator light goes off.
Initial Settings Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date before using the camera for the first time. Power switch 1 Getting Started 3 button The Initial Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations below to set the language and the current date and time. Initial Setting English Hometown Video out OK Setting the Language and the Date and Time 1 Touch [Language/ The Language/ 2 ]. Language screen appears.
Initial Settings 3 Touch [OK]. The Date Adjust screen appears. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time 1 OK Getting Started Caution If the 3 button is pressed without touching [OK] on the Initial Setting screen, the language will not be set and the Date Adjust screen appears. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. [Hometown], [Video Out], and [Date Style] are automatically set according to the language selected on the Initial Setting screen.
Initial Settings 8 Touch [Date]. Date The Date screen appears. 9 Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the current date. 01 01 10 Touch [OK]. 2006 OK Getting Started The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. 11 Touch [Time]. Time The Time screen appears. 12 Touch the arrow icons (su) to 00 1 00 set the time. 13 Touch [OK]. OK The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. 14 Touch [OK]. The camera returns to Capture mode.
2 Camera Features Enjoy Taking Pictures You can take beautiful pictures by simply composing your picture and pressing the shutter release button. To view and edit the pictures you have captured, just touch the LCD monitor to perform the desired operation. This section looks at the basics of how to capture, play back, and edit pictures. 2 1 Point the Camera Camera Features Turn on the camera (p.20) and point it in the direction of your subject.
Enjoy Taking Pictures 4 Take the Picture After the shutter release button is pressed halfway (which locks in the focusing point and exposure values), press it all the way down to take a picture. The captured image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved. Memo • Pressing the shutter release button all the way down is referred to as pressing it “fully”. • Pressing the shutter release button also allows you to take pictures continuously (p.72). In addition, self-timer (p.
Enjoy Taking Pictures Viewing Images on a TV The pictures that you take can also be viewed on a TV or other AV equipment so that everyone can enjoy them (p.87). 2 Camera Features 6 Edit an Image Playback Palette You can edit captured images (p.94). You can change the size and quality level (p.94), crop an image (p.95), draw a picture (p.96), add stamps (p.96), add a frame (p.101), change the brightness (p.104), add sound (p.
Enjoy Taking Pictures Tips on Taking Pictures Adjusting the Shooting Conditions You can adjust the shooting conditions based on your creative intent. • You can change the recorded pixels and quality level of the pictures depending on how you intend to use them (p.94). • You can adjust the brightness of the picture. “Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” (p.53) X 3 button J [Rec. Mode 2] J [EV Compensation] “Selecting the AE Metering” (p.55) X 3 button J [Rec.
Enjoy Recording Movies Enjoy Recording Movies With this camera, you can record movies (640×480 pixels at 30 fps), with sound for playback on a TV or PC, to an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. Recorded movies can easily be edited with a variety of editing functions. • You can also record movies at QVGA (320×240) size or at 15 fps. 2 Camera Features 1 Switch to Movie Recording Mode To record movies, use the [Capture Palette] to switch to Movie Recording mode.
Enjoy Recording Movies 3 Play Back the Movie 00:30 100-0017 10/25/2006 14:25 Edit a Movie You can save one frame from a movie (p.109). Selecting the movie editing method X Touch the LCD monitor J [Playback Toolbar] J n J double-touch [. 2 Camera Features 4 After recording a movie, press the Q button to switch to Playback mode. The recorded movie appears on the LCD monitor.
Enjoy Recording Sounds Enjoy Recording Sounds You can record sounds to an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. You can add an index during recording to help you quickly find the section of sound you want to listen to. You can also add voice memos to pictures you have taken. 2 1 Switch to Voice Recording Mode Camera Features To record sounds, use the [Capture Palette] to switch to Voice Recording mode.
Enjoy Recording Sounds Using the Index Function for Quicker and Easier Playback Touch [Index] on the LCD monitor during recording to add an index to the current sound file. By adding an index to a point in the sound file, you can quickly jump to that position during playback at any time. • Indexes cannot be added during playback. 3 Play Back the Sound 100-0025 10/25/2006 14:25 2 Camera Features 00:01:30 After recording, press the Q button to switch to Playback mode.
Enjoy Printing Images Enjoy Printing Images 2 Camera Features After taking pictures and editing them, you can print them easily by using DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) settings. You can even print them directly from the camera without a PC when using a PictBridgecompatible printer. You can then share prints with friends and family or keep them in a photo album.
Enjoy Printing Images 3 Connect the Camera to a Printer Select printing mode Print All DPOF Setting Print the Images Print with DPOF setting Total 10 Date Copies 1 Print If the DPOF settings have already been made, simply touch [DPOF Setting] and then [Print] to print the pictures (p.118). You can also print individual images (p.116) or print all the images on an SD Memory Card or those stored in the built-in memory (p.118).
3 Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions In Capture mode, press the 3 button or touch the LCD monitor to display the shooting settings. [Menu] Menu Press the 3 button. 3 Taking Pictures Touch the LCD monitor. These four icons [Capture Toolbar] provide shootingrelated functions. Rec. Mode 1 Rec. Mode 2 Movie Common Sound Setting Touch the desired icon. Rec. Mode 1 7 DISPLAY Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Touch the desired icon.
Setting the Shooting Functions Functions set with the [Capture Toolbar] Item Shooting Mode Flash Mode Drive Mode Description Sets the shooting mode according to the shooting condition or your subject. Sets the flash mode according to the shooting condition. Sets the self-timer, continuous shooting mode, and remote control. Default Setting Page A (Program) p.42 , (Auto) 9 (Standard) = (Standard) Focus Mode Sets the focus mode.
Setting the Shooting Functions C Movie Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level Frame Rate O Common Digital Zoom Memory Fn Setting 3 Description Sets the number of recorded pixels for movies. Sets the quality level of movies. Sets the frame rate (number of frames per second). Activates the digital zoom function. Retains your shooting settings or returns to the default values when the camera is turned off. Default Setting Page m (640×480) p.51 C (Best) p.51 30fps p.
Setting the Shooting Functions Assigning a Function to the Capture Toolbar 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. 3 Touch [Fn Setting]. Fn Setting The Fn Setting screen appears. 4 Touch the l icon you want to assign a function to in the [Capture Toolbar]. OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 3 To assign a function to call up when recording movies, touch the l icon under C.
Setting the Shooting Functions Saving the Current Camera Settings You can choose to have the camera save the following function settings when it is turned off. By using [Memory] in the Memory screen, you will not need to select the same settings again when shooting under similar conditions. All other shooting-related functions not listed below are saved even if the camera is turned off. Item 3 Taking Pictures Descriptions Default Setting Flash Mode The selected flash mode other than , (Auto) is saved.
Setting the Shooting Functions 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. 3 Touch [Memory]. Memory The Memory screen appears. 4 Touch the setting you want to change. • The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). • If the function you want to change does not appear, touch [w] to advance the screen. Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Touch [OK]. Press the 3 button twice. • The camera returns to Capture mode.
Setting the Shooting Functions Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode You can choose from the following four display modes when in Capture mode. Refer to “Monitor Indications” on the inside of the front cover for details of each display mode. [Standard] [Standard+Histogram] 38 38 7M 3 f 1/250 F2.7 10/25/2006 +1.0 14:25 Taking Pictures [No info. Display] f 1/250 F2.7 ISOAUTO +1.0 [LCD Off] f 1/250 F2.7 Memo • All buttons are operable even if the display mode is set to [LCD Off].
Setting the Shooting Functions 1 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. DISPLAY 2 Touch [DISPLAY]. The DISPLAY Selection screen appears. 3 Touch the desired setting. Standard+ Histogram No info. Display LCD Off 3 Taking Pictures The setting is saved and the camera returns to Capture mode.
Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting a Shooting Mode Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette By selecting the shooting mode according to the shooting situation, you can easily take pictures with the appropriate settings. The shooting modes for taking pictures are as shown below. Icon 3 Taking Pictures 42 Shooting Mode Description Functions Not Available The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures.
Selecting a Shooting Mode Memo • When Shooting mode is set to \ (Sport) or E (Pet), [Flash Mode] is set to a (Flash Off). However, the flash mode can be changed. • When Shooting mode is set to < (Flower), [Focus limiter] is set to Off, but the setting can be changed. • When Shooting mode is set to Y (Frame Composite), the number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and cannot be changed. 1 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. 2 Touch the A (Shooting Mode) icon.
Selecting a Shooting Mode Taking Pictures in Dimly Lit Locations When taking pictures under low light conditions, such as during twilight or at night, the camera shutter must be opened longer to allow more light in. This camera comes with a special mode A (Night Scene) for taking pictures when light levels are low. In Night Scene mode, the camera decreases the shutter speed for optimal exposure to capture beautiful pictures at night.
Composing Your Shot Composing Your Shot Using the Zoom When the zoom is set to a wide angle, more of the scene is included. When the zoom is set to telephoto, distant objects appear closer. Wide angle settings make near-to-far objects look further apart than they really are while telephoto settings make them look closer together. 1 In Capture mode, turn the zoom lever toward x or w. x Tele 38 3 w Wide : Makes the subject smaller with a wider angle of view. Zoom bar Turn the zoom lever toward x.
Composing Your Shot Setting the Digital Zoom [Digital Zoom] is set to On in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to Off. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Common]. The Common screen appears. 3 3 Taking Pictures 46 Touch [Digital Zoom]. Common Digital Zoom The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). 4 Press the 3 button twice. • The camera returns to Capture mode. • Press the Q button to return to Playback mode.
Composing Your Shot Taking Pictures with the Built-in Photo Frames You can take pictures using any of the seven decorative frames stored in the camera. 1 2 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch the A (Shooting Mode) icon. Capture Palette • The icon of the currently selected shooting mode appears in place of the A icon. • The [Capture Palette] appears. 4 5 6 Double-touch the Y icon. • The Frame Selection screen appears.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone The camera will automatically adjust settings such as brightness and color tone to capture pictures and movies as optimally as possible. If, however, you want to use creative effects, you will need to customize the shooting functions. This section explains the various built-in functions that can help you to capture better pictures and movies.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate For Pictures a 3072 ×2304 f 2592 ×1944 g 2304 ×1728 h 2048 ×1536 i 1600 ×1200 m 640 ×480 Clearer and more detailed Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use 3 Taking Pictures You can set the number of recorded pixels (width × height) and quality level (data compression rate) for pictures and movies, and the frame rate (number of frames per second) for movies,
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone 3 4 5 Touch [Recorded Pixels]. The Recorded Pixels screen appears. Touch the desired recorded pixels. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. Recorded Pixels 7 5 4 3 2 640 Press the 3 button twice. • The camera returns to Capture mode. • Press the Q button to return to Playback mode. Setting the Quality Level 3 Taking Pictures In Step 3, touch [Quality Level] and select the desired quality.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone For Movies Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m 640×480 Suitable for viewing the movie on a TV or PC. D 320×240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Quality Level and Frame Rate In Step 3, touch [Quality Level] or [Frame Rate] and select the desired setting. Quality Level Frame Rate 30fps 15fps 3 Taking Pictures Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Approx. Recording Time 30fps m 640×480 D 320×240 15fps Built-in Memory 256 MB Built-in Memory 256 MB C 9 sec. 3 min. 8 sec. 18 sec. 6 min. 16 sec. D 13 sec. 4 min. 29 sec. 26 sec. 8 min. 57 sec.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Rec. Mode 2]. The Rec. Mode 2 screen appears. 3 Touch [EV Compensation]. The EV Compensation screen appears. 4 Histogram EV Compensation 3 OK • To brighten, touch the q icon. To darken, touch the p icon. You can choose the EV +1.0 setting in the range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Using the Histogram 3 This camera has a function for displaying a graph (histogram) that shows the tonal range of your scene with the darkest areas on the left and the brightest ones to the right. The height of the points along the graph show the number of pixels at each brightness value.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Selecting the AE Metering You can choose which area of the image to measure for determining the exposure (brightness). AE Metering The camera takes a detailed reading of the overall brightness of the picture and determines the correct exposure. The camera can obtain a relatively correct exposure even for complex subjects with both dark and light areas.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Using the Flash Flash Mode 3 Taking Pictures 1 , Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. a Flash Off The flash will not discharge. b Flash On The flash will discharge each time a picture is taken. c Auto + Red-eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone • The flash mode is fixed at a (Flash Off) when the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), the drive mode is set to 1 (Cont. Shooting), or the focus mode is set to s (Infinity). • Taking pictures using the flash in dark locations 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.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance) White balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. If the automatic camera settings do not provide the desired color balance, or if you want to make pictures more bluish or reddish, you can adjust the White Balance setting. F Auto 3 The camera automatically adjusts the color balance.
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the White Balance Manually (Manual) Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. 1 Select [Manual] on the White Balance screen. White Balance Adj. [Adj.] and the adjustment frame appear. 2 3 OK Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the middle of the adjustment frame. Manual Touch [Adj.]. 4 Touch [OK].
Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast Sharpness, saturation, and contrast each have three levels of adjustment available for sharpening or softening image outlines, enhancing vividness, and adjusting image contrast. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Rec. Mode 2]. The Rec. Mode 2 screen appears. 3 3 Touch [Sharpness]. Sharpness Taking Pictures The Sharpness screen appears. 4 5 Touch the level of sharpness.
Focusing Focusing The camera automatically focuses on your subject when you press the shutter release button halfway. If, however, you want to quickly focus on a specific point, you will need to select one of the camera’s focus modes. This section explains the various focusing settings. Choosing the Focusing Area By default, the camera focuses on the closest object in the middle of the focus frame. Select another focusing option if you want the camera to focus on a different point (p.65).
Focusing Focusing in Dimly Lit Locations By default, the camera is set to use the auxiliary AF light for easier focusing in dimly lit locations (p.66). 3 Taking Pictures 62 Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject There are several solutions to prevent inadvertent camera movement (camera shake) and blurring of the subject. Increasing the ISO sensitivity (p.67) or using the flash (p.56) is one solution as the camera then takes pictures at higher shutter speeds.
Focusing Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Macro Use this mode when the distance to the subject is approximately 15 cm (6 in.) to 40 cm (16 in.). The camera focuses on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Focusing Adjusting the Focus Manually 1 Touch [Manual Focus] on the Focus Mode screen. 38 The Adjustable MF guide appears on the LCD monitor. 2 3 10/25/2006 14:25 Touch a point inside the Adjustable MF guide. The area inside the Adjustable MF guide is enlarged to fill the screen. Taking Pictures 3 Touch the arrow icons (qr) to adjust the focus. .15 0.2 0.3 0.6m The MF bar appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate manual focus position. Use this to adjust the focus.
Focusing Setting the Autofocus Conditions Choosing the Focusing Area J Multiple K Spot 1 Measures a wide range in the center portion within the focusing area and focuses on the nearest object. Measures narrower range in the focusing area. Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Rec. Mode 1]. The Rec. Mode 1 screen appears. 3 Touch =. AF Setting The AF Setting screen appears. Focusing Area 4 Touch [Focusing Area]. Focus Limiter Aux.
Focusing Limiting the Focus Range (Focus Limiter) O P 1 On Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) to infinity. Off Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 15 cm (6 in.) to infinity when the zoom is not used (wide-angle setting). Focuses on a subject within the range of approximately 40 cm (16 in.) to infinity when the zoom is used (telephoto setting). Touch [Focus Limiter] on the AF Setting screen. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off).
Focusing Caution The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED products. Looking at the light directly will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from a very short distance as it may make you dizzy. Memo The auxiliary AF light is not activated when the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), or the focus mode is set to 3 (Pan Focus), s (Infinity), or \ (Manual Focus).
Taking Pictures Memo When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), the sensitivity is fixed at Auto and cannot be changed. Taking Pictures 3 Taking Pictures 68 Instead of pressing the shutter release button on the camera, you can use the self-timer (p.69) or remote control function (p.70) to take pictures. You can also take continuous pictures (p.72) by keeping the shutter release button pressed. The captured image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved.
Taking Pictures Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. 1 g This mode lets you be included in a group picture. The picture is taken about ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Z This mode smoothly releases the shutter without shaking the camera.
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Shutter release button Zoom button 3 Remote control E (Remote control F does not have a zoom button.) Taking Pictures Instead of pressing the shutter release button, you can use the Remote control E or F (optional) to take pictures. 1 2 3 4 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. Touch the 9 (Drive Mode) icon. • On the [Capture Toolbar], the icon of the currently selected [Drive Mode] appears in place of the 9 icon.
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control to Adjust the Zoom Magnification With the Remote control E (optional), you can also adjust the zoom magnification with the zoom button. 1 Press the zoom button on the remote control in remote control mode. The zoom magnification changes each time the button is pressed. Caution Memo • All buttons on the camera are operable even when using the remote control function. • The remote control can be operated up to approximately 4 m (13 ft.
Taking Pictures Taking Continuous Pictures In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. 1 In Capture mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Capture Toolbar] appears. 2 Touch the 9 (Drive Mode) icon. 3 Touch the 1 icon. 3 Taking Pictures • On the [Capture Toolbar], the icon of the currently selected drive mode appears in place of the 9 icon.
Taking Pictures Setting the Instant Review Time You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after a picture is taken) from [1sec], [2sec], [3sec], [4sec], [5sec] and [Off] (no display). 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Rec. Mode 2]. The Rec. Mode 2 screen appears. 3 Touch [Instant Review]. 4 Touch the desired Instant Review time. 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec Off The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen.
4 Playing Back and Editing Images Setting the Playback Functions Press the Q button to switch from Capture mode to Playback mode. In Playback mode, you can use the [Playback Toolbar] to set the playback functions. Touch the LCD monitor. [Playback Toolbar] 4 Playing Back and Editing Images DISPLAY Touch the desired icon. [Playback Palette] Playback Palette Touch the desired icon. Continue with operations while following the on-screen guidance.
Setting the Playback Functions Functions Set with the [Playback Toolbar] Item Description Default Setting Page n Playback Palette The Playback Palette appears. — — y Image Enlargement Magnifies images. — p.80 s Image Rotation Rotates images. — p.79 i Image Deletion Deletes unwanted images. — p.89 j My Drawing For drawing pictures on an image, adding stamps, creating a stamp from part of the image, and erasing part of the image. — p.
Setting the Playback Functions Default Setting Page Color Filter Uses black-and-white, sepia, red, blue, green, and other color filters to process an image. B&W p.103 Digital Filter Softens images, makes them look like illustrations or makes the subject look broader or more slender. Soft p.105 Bright Filter Makes images lighter or darker. 0 p.104 Frame Adds a decorative frame to an image. Composite — p.
Setting the Playback Functions Displaying Shooting Information You can choose from the following three display modes when in Playback mode. Refer to “Monitor Indications” on the inside of the front cover for details of each display mode. [Standard] 30 [Standard+Histogram] 100-0038 30 100-0038 7M ISOAUTO 1/250 F2.7 10/25/2006 14:25 10/25/2006 14:25 [No info. Display] 4 • With the histogram displayed, you can determine if the image was properly exposed (p.54).
Setting the Playback Functions 2 Touch [DISPLAY]. The DISPLAY Selection screen appears. 3 Touch the desired setting. The setting is saved and the camera returns to Playback mode. 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 78 Standard No info.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking pictures. 1 With your camera turned off, press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The camera turns on in Playback Only Mode. The lens remains retracted and does not extend.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Magnifying Images You can magnify an image up to 12 times. When an image is magnified, you can drag it to change the display location. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to magnify. Turn the zoom lever toward y. 2.0X The image is magnified (up to ×12). • You can also touch the q icon on the LCD monitor to magnify the image.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Nine-image Display You can display nine captured images or sound files on the LCD monitor at a time. 1 In Playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward f. 100PENTX 1/10 • Nine-image display appears.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back an Image with a Voice Memo 1 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image with a voice memo (p.107). 30 100-0038 The U icon appears for images with a voice memo. 2 10/25/2006 14:25 Touch the w icon. Playback of the voice memo starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken in Movie (C) mode. Sound is played back at the same time. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie to play back. 00:30 100-0017 Touch the w icon. Playback of the movie starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you recorded in Voice Recording (O) mode. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the sound file to play back. 00:01:30 100-0025 10/25/2006 14:25 Touch the w icon. Playback of the sound file starts. 4 Length of recording 00:01:30 100-0025 Playing Back and Editing Images The following operations can be performed during playback.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Slideshow You can play back recorded images and movies one after another. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image from which to start the slideshow. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 • The Slideshow screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. Touch [Start]. The slideshow starts.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Setting the Interval Touch [Interval] on the Slideshow screen to set the playback interval. Select from [3sec], [5sec], [10sec], [20sec], or [30sec] for setting [Interval]. Touch the icon of the desired duration time to save the setting and return to the Slideshow screen. Setting the Screen Effect Touch [Screen Effect] on the Slideshow screen to set the transition effect between images. Select from the following effects.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files Playing Back on a TV Instead of using the LCD monitor, you can use the provided AV cable to play back images, movies and sounds on AV equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV or video projector. Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. PC/AV terminal AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) Yellow 2 Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal on the camera.
Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files 5 An operations guide will appear on the TV screen. • Use the zoom lever, shutter release button, Q button, or 3 button. Zoom lever : Selects an icon, switches screens, or performs other operations. Shutter release button : Sets the setting, switches settings, or performs other operations. Q button : Plays back a movie or sound file. 3 button : Displays the Video Out Only menu and returns to the previous screen.
Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting One Image or Sound File You can delete images and sound files individually. Caution • Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.92). • Images and sound files cannot be deleted when the SD Memory Card’s write-protect switch is in the locked position. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose an image or sound file you want to delete. Touch the LCD monitor. 4 The [Playback Toolbar] appears.
Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting a Voice Memo To delete a voice memo recorded with an image (p.107), touch [Delete Sound] in Step 5. Only the voice memo is deleted. Select [Delete] in Step 5 to delete both the image and sound file. Delete Sound Delete Cancel Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files saved in the camera at once. Caution 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 90 Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.92).
Deleting Images and Sound Files Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images or sound files selected from the nineimage display at once. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted (p.92). 1 In Playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward f. 100PENTX 1/10 100PENTX 1/10 The display switches to nine-image display. 2 Touch the o icon. A P (checkbox) appears on the thumbnails. Touch the files that you want to delete. The P on the selected thumbnails turn to O. Del.
Deleting Images and Sound Files Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 2 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 3 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 4 Double-touch the Z icon. • The Protect screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. Touch [Select Img/Snd].
Deleting Images and Sound Files Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Touch [All Images/Sounds] on the Protect screen. A confirmation dialog appears. Protect all images/sounds Protect 2 Unprotect Touch [Protect]. All the images and sound files are protected. Memo To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 2.
Editing Images and Movies Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of an image, you can reduce the file size. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to resize.
Editing Images and Movies Deleting Unwanted Parts of an Image (Cropping) You can crop part of an image and save it as a separate image. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to crop. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 6 • The Cropping screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. Set the size of the cropping frame and the area to crop.
Editing Images and Movies Making Drawings and Adding Stamps You can make drawings on and add stamps to the pictures you have taken. You can also create your own stamp (“My Stamp”) from a picture you have taken. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to edit. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 96 4 5 Double-touch the h icon.
Editing Images and Movies 6 7 8 Touch the icon of a drawing tool to select My each function. h : Closes the toolbar. OK P : Lets you select the color, hardness, and type of line. R : Lets you choose one of 12 different stamps. Q : Use this to cut out part of the image to create your own stamp. U : Choose from the stamps you have created (save up to four stamps). S : Erases a drawing or stamp. Touch [OK]. The screen returns to the Special Effect screen. Touch [Exit].
Editing Images and Movies Rotating stamps You can rotate stamps and My Stamp 90° at a time. 1 Touch the R icon on the My Drawing screen. The Stamp Selection screen appears. 2 Touch the stamp you want to rotate. The stamp is selected. 3 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 98 OK Touch the icon which is centered below the screen. The rotation selection screen appears. 4 Touch the stamp in the orientation you want. The stamp is displayed in the selected orientation. 5 Touch [OK].
Editing Images and Movies Creating Your Own Stamps (“My Stamp”) 1 Touch the Q icon. The Image Cutting screen appears. 2 Set the area to cut Drag your finger or the stylus over the area you want to cut. 3 OK OK Touch [OK]. A confirmation dialog for creating the stamp appears. 4 My Touch [Save]. The stamp is created. Memo You can create up to four stamps.
Editing Images and Movies Using My Stamp 1 Touch the U icon. My The My Stamp Selection screen appears. 2 Touch the stamp you want to use. • The stamp is added to the image. • To delete a stamp, touch [Delete]. Delete OK Memo My Stamp can also be rotated. Using the Eraser 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 100 Touch the S icon to display the Eraser Selection screen. Touch the type of eraser you want to use, and touch [OK].
Editing Images and Movies Adding a Frame to an Image (Frame Composite) You can add a decorative frame to a picture you have taken. There are seven frames available in the camera. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. Double-touch the h icon. • The Special Effect screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon.
Editing Images and Movies Adding New Decorative Frames Touch [Change] in Step 6 to switch to the screen for adding a new frame. You can add frames you have downloaded from the Internet and other sources. Before adding a downloaded frame, copy it first to the SD Memory Card. Caution When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is added to the built-in memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.
Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Color Tone (Color Filter) You can use the Color Filter function to change the color tone of images. You can choose from 13 color filters: B&W, sepia, color (8 variations), B&W+Red, B&W+Green, and B&W+Blue. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to change the color tone. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. Double-touch the h icon.
Editing Images and Movies Changing the Image Brightness (Bright Filter) 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to change the brightness. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 4 5 Playing Back and Editing Images 104 Double-touch the h icon. • The Special Effect screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. Touch the [Bright Filter] icon.
Editing Images and Movies Digital Filter Effects You can use digital filters to give an image softness, make it look like an illustration, or make the subjects look broader or more slender. 1 2 3 4 6 Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. Double-touch the h icon. • The Special Effect screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. 4 Touch the i icon. The Digital Filter Selection screen appears.
Editing Images and Movies Removing Red-eye You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 1 2 3 4 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 5 6 7 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image for which you want to use the red-eye compensation function. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. Double-touch the Z icon. • The red-eye compensation function tries to correct the image.
Editing Images and Movies Adding Sound to an Image (Voice Memo) You can add sound (voice memo) to pictures you have taken. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 • The camera starts recording. You can record up to 60 seconds. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. Touch the n icon. Recording stops.
Editing Images and Movies Setting an Image for the Start-up Screen You can choose an image saved on the SD Memory Card to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the image you want to use as the start-up screen. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 4 Playing Back and Editing Images 108 5 Double-touch the ^ icon. • The setting screen appears.
Editing Images and Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the movie you want to use to capture a still image. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 3 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 4 5 Double-touch the [ icon. • The Movie Edit screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. Touch [OK]. The selected frame is saved as a still image.
Editing Images and Movies Copying Images and Sound Files For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. Caution • You cannot use this function if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. • Images and sound files cannot be copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card unless the SD Memory Card has sufficient space.
Editing Images and Movies To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files can be copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory one at a time. 4 5 6 Touch the b icon. Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the file to copy. 100-0038 Copy this image/sound Touch [OK]. The selected image, movie or sound file is copied.
5 Printing Images Printing with DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) stores printing information for pictures so they can automatically be printed on a DPOF-compatible printer or at DPOF-enabled photo processing labs. Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image Specify the number of copies for each image and if you want the date to appear on the print. 1 2 In Playback mode, touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the first image you want to print. Touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears.
Printing with DPOF 6 Touch [Date]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. 7 Touch [Copies]. Copies The Copies screen appears. 8 Touch the arrow icons (su) to specify the number of copies. 01 You can print up to 99 copies. 9 OK Touch [OK]. The DPOF Setting screen in Step 5 appears. 10 Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the next image, and then repeat Steps 6 to 9. 11 Touch [OK]. The DPOF settings are saved.
Printing with DPOF Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images The same number of copies and the same date setting are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 In Playback mode, touch the LCD monitor. The [Playback Toolbar] appears. 2 Touch the n icon. The [Playback Palette] appears. 3 Double-touch the r icon. 4 Touch [Print All]. • The DPOF Setting screen appears. • To bring up the guide display, single-touch the icon. The DPOF screen appears.
Direct Printing with PictBridge Direct Printing with PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the provided USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and use the camera to choose the images you want to print, the number of copies, and whether you want the date to appear on the print. Caution • It is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter kit when printing images directly from the camera.
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printing Single Image 1 In the Printing Mode Selection screen, touch [Print One]. 100-0038 Print this image The setting screen appears. 2 Date Copies 1 Touch [Date]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). Print O : The date will be imprinted. P : The date will not be imprinted. 3 Touch [Copies]. Copies The Copies screen appears. 4 Touch the arrow icons (su) to specify the number of copies. 01 • You can print up to 99 copies. • Touch [OK].
Direct Printing with PictBridge Changing the Print Settings 5 Touch [Print]. A confirmation dialog appears. 6 Print with this setting? Paper Size Paper Type Quality Border Status Print Touch [Paper Size]. Paper Size The Paper Size screen appears. 7 Postcard A4 Card 4"x6" Letter L 2L 11"x17" 100x150 8"x10" A3 Touch a desired paper size from the selections. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer.
Direct Printing with PictBridge Printing All Images 1 In the Printing Mode Selection screen (Step 5 on p.115), touch [Print All]. The setting screen appears. 2 Print all images Total 10 Date Copies 1 Print Specify the number of copies and if you want the date to appear on the print. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 in “Printing Single Image” (p.116) for how to make the settings. 3 Touch [Print]. 5 4 Touch [Print]. • A confirmation dialog appears. • Refer to “Changing the Print Settings” (p.
Direct Printing with PictBridge Disconnecting the USB Cable Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing. 1 2 Turn off the camera. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
6 Settings Using the Setting Menu In Capture or Playback mode, press the 3 button to display the menu for setting the various camera functions. This section explains how to set the [Sound] and [Setting] menu items (For [Rec. Mode 1], [Rec. Mode 2], [Movie], and [Common], refer to p.34.) [Menu] Menu Rec. Rec. Mode 2 Movie Common Sound Setting Press the Mode 1 3 button. Touch the desired icon. 6 Settings • Press the shutter release button to return to Capture mode.
Using the Setting Menu Available Settings with [Sound] icon Item Description Sets the volume of the operation Operation Volume sounds. Default Setting Page 3 p.125 Playback Volume Sets the volume of movies and sound files. 3 p.125 Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound. 1 p.126 Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound. 1 p.126 Operation Sound Sets the operation sound. 1 p.126 Self-timer Sound Sets the countdown sound of the selftimer. 1 p.
Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data in the built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card. If an SD Memory Card is in the camera, all its data will be deleted. If no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera, all the data in the builtin memory will be deleted. Caution • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
Changing the Date and Time Changing the Date and Time You can change the date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appear. Setting the Date Style 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [Date Adjust]. The Date Adjust screen appears. 4 Date Touch [Date Style]. Date Style mm/dd/yy 6 24h OK Settings Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the display style of the year, month, and day.
Changing the Date and Time Setting the Date 1 Touch [Date] on the Date Adjust screen. The Date screen appears. 2 3 Date 01 01 Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the date. 2006 OK Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Date Adjust screen. Setting the Time 1 Touch [Time] on the Date Adjust screen. The Time screen appears. 2 3 6 Settings 124 Touch the arrow icons (su) to set the time. Time 00 00 OK Touch [OK].
Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation and playback sounds and change the type of start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound. You can also turn off the sounds. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Sound]. The Sound screen appears.
Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, Self-timer Sound Type 1 Touch the desired sound setting icon on the Sound screen. The setting screen appears. 2 Touch the icon of the sound type you want to set. Start-up Sound 1 2 USER 3 Off OK • Select [1], [2], [3], [USER], or [Off]. When an icon is touched, the selected sound is played back. Select [Off] to turn off the sound.
Setting the World Time Setting the World Time The date and time selected with the procedure in “Setting the Language and the Date and Time” (p.21) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.123) serve as the Hometown date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (Destination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone. Setting the Destination 1 2 3 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Setting].
Setting the World Time 6 7 8 9 Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the destination city. The current time of the selected city appears. Touch the Z icon. DST The DST screen appears. Touch [On] or [Off]. [On] : Turns on the daylight saving time setting. [Off] : Turns off the daylight saving time setting. Off On The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Destination screen. Press the 3 button. The World Time screen appears.
Setting the World Time Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time.
Changing the Display Language Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which information appears on the LCD monitor of the camera. You can choose from Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, and Chinese (traditional and simplified). 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [Language/ The Language/ 4 6 Settings 130 5 ]. Language screen appears.
Changing a Folder Name Changing a Folder Name You can choose how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound files. When [Date] is selected, images and sound files are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken or recorded. Folder Naming Method XXXPENTX (where XXX is the 3-digit folder number) x Standard Stores up to 500 files in the same folder. However, the maximum file number is 9999.
Changing the USB Connection Mode Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [USB Connection]. USB Connection The USB Connection screen appears. 4 Touch the A (PC) or B (PictBridge) icon. A : Uses to transfer image and sound data to a PC.
Changing the Video Output Format Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) to play back images. Depending on the country or region, images, sound files, and movies may not play back if the video output format of the camera does not match the video format used there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [w]. The next page of the Setting screen appears. 4 Touch [Brightness Level]. Brightness Level The Brightness Level screen appears. 5 Touch the p or q icon to adjust the brightness. • Touch the p icon to make the monitor +4 darker and the q icon to make the monitor brighter.
Using the Power Saving Function Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operations have been performed for a predetermined time period. After the power saving function is activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any button on the camera. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [w]. The next page of the Setting screen appears.
Setting Auto Power Off Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operations have been performed for a predetermined time period. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [w]. The next page of the Setting screen appears. 4 Touch [Auto Power Off]. The Auto Power Off screen appears. 5 6 Auto Power Off 5min 3min Off Choose the duration time until the power turns off.
Setting the Guide Display Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not the guide display will appear when an icon is touched on the [Capture Palette] or [Playback Palette]. The guide display provides a description of each icon’s function. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [w]. The next page of the Setting screen appears. 4 Touch [Guide Display]. The setting changes to O (On) or P (Off). O : Turns on the guide display.
Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) Returning Changed Settings to Their Defaults (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. The language, date and time, world time, and video output format are not affected. 1 Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. 2 Touch [Setting]. The Setting screen appears. 3 Touch [w]. The next page of the Setting screen appears. 4 Touch [Reset]. The Reset screen appears.
7 Appendix Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100 - 240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ from country to country.
Charging the Battery Abroad Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World A North America Europe, Former Soviet Union U.S.A.
Using the AC Adapter Using the AC Adapter 4 1 2 DC terminal AC plug cord AC adapter 3 The optional AC adapter kit K-AC7 is recommended when the camera will be used with AV or PC equipment and will be on for long periods of time. 1 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into a power outlet. 7 Appendix 3 4 Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the DC input terminal cover.
Using the AC Adapter Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. • Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. • Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.7) before using the AC adapter.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC7 (AC adapter D-AC7, AC Plug cord D-CO2) Battery charger kit K-BC8 (*) (Battery charger D-BC8, AC Plug cord D-CO2) The ending of the AC plug cord D-CO2 (*) differs depending on the country.
Messages Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. 7 Appendix 144 Battery depleted The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the battery charger (p.14). Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images or sound files can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images or sound files (p.17, p.89). Change the picture size or quality or both and try again (p.49, p.94).
Messages Protected The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected. Data being recorded Appears when you try to switch to Playback mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. Data being processed Appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not turn on Cause Solution Battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed. If not, install battery (p.15). Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery (p.15). The battery is exhausted Charge the battery (p.14). The battery performance Warm up the battery by placing it in a has temporarily pocket where it can come in contact deteriorated because it is with body heat.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Lock focus on another object located at the same distance (press shutter Subject is difficult to focus release button halfway), then compose picture and press shutter release on with autofocus button fully, or use Manual Focus mode (p.64). Subject is not in focus Flash does not discharge Subject is blurred Position subject in focus frame in middle of LCD monitor.
Troubleshooting Problem Picture is too dark Cause Solution Flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) Set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On) (p.56). Subject is beyond the flash range Take picture within range of flash (p.56). Camera is unable to Adjust EV setting toward q (p.53). correctly adjust exposure Subject is backlit Use spot AE metering on the subject to obtain proper exposure (p.55).
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Main Specifications Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 7.0 megapixels Sensor 7.38 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.
Main Specifications Movie/Sound 30fps Built-in Memory C 15fps 256 MB Built-in Memory 256 MB 9 sec. 3 min. 8 sec. 18 sec. 6 min. 16 sec. D 13 sec. 4 min. 29 sec. 26 sec. 8 min. 57 sec. E 19 sec. 6 min. 43 sec. 38 sec. 13 min. 24 sec. C 23 sec. 8 min. 4 sec. 46 sec. 16 min. 4 sec. D 36 sec. 12 min. 31 sec. 1 min. 12 sec. 24 min. 54 sec. E 51 sec. 17 min. 51 sec. 1 min. 42 sec. 35 min. 23 sec. m 640×480 D 320×240 Sound Built-in Memory 256 MB 12 min. 33 sec. 4 hr. 19 min.
Main Specifications Focusing System 7 Exposure Mechanism Appendix Shooting Modes Movie Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 5-point autofocus (multiple/spot changeable) Still Picture Focusing Range (from lens front) Movie Focusing Range (from lens front) : Approx. 0.4 m - ∞ (full zoom range) : Approx. 0.15 m - 0.5 m (full wideangle setting) Pan Focus : Approx. 1.2 m - ∞ (full wide-angle setting) Approx. 4.
Main Specifications Flash Drive Modes Type Auto flash with red-eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto (at low illumination), Flash Off, Flash On, Auto+Red-eye, Flash On+Red-eye, Soft Flash (Slow synchronization is possible only in Night Scene mode) Effective Range Full wide-angle setting: Approx. 0.15 m - 4.5 m (Standard Output Sensitivity: in Auto condition) Full telephoto setting: Approx. 0.4 m - 2.5 m (Standard Output Sensitivity: in Auto condition) Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec.
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WARRANTY POLICY 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.
WARRANTY POLICY • 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.
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.
Index Index Symbols x Tele...................................... 45 C Camera shake .......................... 62 w Wide ................................... 45 y Magnify ............................... 80 f Nine-image display.............. 81 Q button ................................. 25 C Movie .................................. 28 O Voice Recording .................. 30 A Program.............................. 42 A Night Scene .................. 42, 44 q Landscape.......................... 42 < Flower...
Index Focus Limiter............................ 66 Focus Modes............................ 63 Focusing Area .......................... 65 Folder Name .......................... 131 Format.................................... 122 Frame Composite................... 101 Frame Rate .............................. 49 Framing pictures ...................... 47 G Guide Display......................... 137 H Histogram................................. 54 I Illustration (Digital Filter) ........
Index Resize ...................................... 94 Rotating.................................... 79 S Saturation................................. 60 Saving as a still picture (movie) ................................... 109 Saving by date ....................... 131 SD Memory Card ..................... 17 Self-timer.................................. 69 Sensitivity ................................. 67 V Video Output Format .............. 133 Voice Memo................82, 90, 107 W White Balance .........
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