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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
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 This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera.
• 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 the clothing. • Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. • Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments.
• 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. Continued use could cause a fire or electric shock. 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.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. • As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................ 11 Camera Features................................................................................. 12 Checking the Contents of the Package ....
Setting the Camera Functions ........................................................... 47 Setting with the Menus ................................................................... 47 Menu List ........................................................................................ 50 Setting the Shooting Mode ............................................................. 52 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................ 55 Setting the Playback Mode.................
Recording Movies ............................................................................... 99 Recording a Movie..........................................................................99 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies .................................... 101 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................103 Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................
Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................138 Connecting the Camera to the Printer .......................................... 138 Printing Single Images..................................................................139 Printing All Images........................................................................141 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................ 142 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.....................
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files.
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Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio V10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The Optio V10 features an easy-to-see 3.0-inch LCD monitor.
Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture! With the Optio V10, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.69) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame. For decorating your pictures with a frame.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio V10 Strap O-ST20 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW70 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger D-BC63 (*) AC plug cord PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. (The battery charger is not sold separately and is only available together with the AC plug cord in the battery charger kit K-BC63.
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self-timer lamp (red) Power switch Flash Lens Microphone Strap lug Back LCD monitor PC/AV terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket DC terminal cover Speaker 15
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Zoom/w/x/f/y lever Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.43 - p.46) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 38 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 +1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shooting mode (p.52) Flash mode (p.81) Drive mode (p.72, p.73) Focus mode (p.79) Camera shake icon (p.77) Digital zoom icon (p.74) Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator (p.23) 10 Focus frame (p.39) 11 Date imprint warning (p.96) 12 Date and time (p.37) 13 World Time (p.153) No icon : Hometown X : Destination 14 EV compensation (p.
Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.113) A11 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 100 - 0038 8M ISO 200 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B9 10/10/2007 14:25 1/250 F3.3 A9 A10 Playback mode (p.57) A10 Four-way controller guide Folder number (p.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. Getting Started 2 1 1 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Powering the Camera 1 Getting Started Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)” 1 2 3 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC63. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
2 1 Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2. 2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the LCD monitor.
Use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.25) 1 Getting Started • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
• Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the w indicator on the LCD monitor. Screen Display Charging the Battery Abroad 1 Getting Started Battery Status Adequate power remains. Battery is running low. Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears.
Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World 1 A North America U.S.A., Canada Getting Started Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K.
AC plug cord 4 1 3 1 2 DC terminal connector cable Getting Started AC adapter Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC64 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the DC terminal cover (DC IN). 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the camera.
Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 1 2 SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32) • Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera.
1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 1. When let go, the cover opens automatically in the direction of 2. 2 Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1. 1 Getting Started Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the lens.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 28 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. r appears on the LCD monitor when the Write-protect switch card is write-protected. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1 Getting Started Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in file size reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).
Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) 1 C (Best) Built-in 256 MB Memory D (Better) Built-in 256 MB Memory E (Good) Built-in 256 MB Memory Getting Started a 3264×2448 13 pictures 62 pictures 26 pictures 121 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures f 2592×1944 21 pictures 97 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures 58 pictures 267 pictures g 2304×1728 26 pictures 121 pictures 52 pictures 242 pictures 75 pictures 346 pictures h 2048×1536 33 pictures 151 pictures 65
Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m (640×480) D (320×240) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C D E Best Better Good Images will be clearer but file size will be larger. Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller. The default setting is C (Best). Getting Started The default setting is m (640×480).
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 2 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time. Press the power switch again. The LCD monitor turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.
Power switch Q button You can start Optio V10 in playback mode with the lens retracted. Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. 1 Getting Started Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The LCD monitor turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in Playback Mode.
Initial Settings 1 Set the language, time and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Getting Started Power switch Four-way controller 4 button 3 button In this manual, the arrow keys to be pressed are expressed as indicated on the right. The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37) to set the current date and time.
2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting English Hometown New York DST OFF MENU Cancel OK OK DST If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. 1 Getting Started The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37, p.38).
Setting Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [Hometown]. Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). English Hometown New York MENU Cancel OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select P (Off). Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears. 9 Press the 4 button. The [Date Adjust] screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. 1 Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time 0:00 MENU Cancel 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5).
9 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. 1 Getting Started Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (p.155). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (p.151). • To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.153).
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Zoom/w/x lever Shutter release button 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. Quick Start The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
• The shooting mode is set to b (Auto Picture mode) in the default settings. (p.60) Turn the power on to enable taking still pictures in b mode. • Press the Green button to switch to s (Green mode) and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.66) 2 Quick Start Using the Shutter Release Button 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 halfway.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.
Q button Four-way controller 4 button 2 Quick Start 3 button i button Rotating the Displayed Image 1 2 3 4 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 3 5 Common Operations 6 7 8 A Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.39) Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.99) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.
5 Four-way controller (2) (3) (4) (5) (23) : : : : : Changes the drive mode. (p.72, p.73) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.52) Changes the flash mode. (p.81) Changes the focus mode. (p.79) Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.80) 6 4/W button 7 Green button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.77) Switches to s (Green mode). (p.66) Calls up the assigned menu. (p.55) 3 Common Operations 44 8 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.
1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 Common Operations 8 Q Mode 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button Turns the camera off. (p.32) Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.107) 3 Zoom/f/y lever Turn toward f during single-image display to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when turned toward y. (p.109) Enlarges the image when turned toward y during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when turned toward f. (p.
5 Four-way controller (2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.116, p.145, p.147) (3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.58) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.116, p.145, p.147) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display. (p.41) Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback. (p.116) Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the index in sound file playback. (p.
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Pressing the 3 button in A mode displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Pressing the 3 button in Q mode displays the [u Setting] menu. During recording During playback 100 0038 100-0038 10/10/2007 14:25 10/10/2007 14:25 MENU Rec.
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. 3 Rec. Mode 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Common Operations 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Rec.
Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. 6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.
Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.167) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset. 3 [A Rec. Mode] Menu This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.
[u Setting] Menu Item Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display Reset Page p.148 p.149 p.151 p.153 p.155 p.156 3 p.157 p.158 p.
1, 2 3 3 Setting the Shooting Mode Common Operations The Optio V10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode.
• In shooting modes other than R, A, O, c and Y, the flash, focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode. • Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.170).
Q E D Y 3 Common Operations 54 For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting Pet suitable for the pet's coat can be set. For capturing images of food. Saturation will be Food rather high to make it look appetizing. For capturing image with frame composite. Frame Composite Recorded pixels is fixed to h. Kids p.71 p.
Calling Up a Specific Menu Assign menu items to the Green Button and recall these quickly by simply pressing the Green Button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance. 3 Common Operations • The following functions can be assigned to the Green button: Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.
Using the Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A mode. The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu is called up. The function assigned to Green button EV Compensation 0.0 3 Common Operations 56 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings and press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. • If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode (p.66) 1.5 seconds after the Green button is pressed.
Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button. 100 0038 100-0038 3 Common Operations 10/10/2007 14:25 MENU Resize Slideshow MENU Cancel OK OK MENU Cancel SHUTTER OK OK OK Press halfway 38 10/10/2007 14:25 Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode.
Playback Mode Palette Item 3 Common Operations 58 Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or u Slideshow Sound effects can be set. For changing Recorded Pixels and Quality Level n Resize to make the file size smaller. For cropping images to the size you like. Saved o Cropping as a new image. Image/Sound For copying images and sounds between the p Copy built-in memory and SD memory card. For rotating captured images. Useful when s Image Rotation viewing vertical images on a TV.
Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes When Guide Display (p.162) is set to O (On), a guide of the mode selected in the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette appears. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. 2 Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in Q mode. A guide of the selected mode appears after approximately two seconds when a mode is selected.
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 4, 5 1, 2 3 b 4 Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes: - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and e (Portrait mode). 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b (Auto Picture).
In b mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (p.76) In b mode, [Focusing Area] is set to Multiple. (p.89) The continuous shooting function is not available in b mode. Face Recognition is automatically activated when e mode is selected in b mode. (p.54) • The shooting mode is set to b mode in the default settings. • • • • Taking Still Pictures 1p.
5, 6 1, 2 3 R Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (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 and recorded pixels. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program). 3 Press the 4 button.
5, 6 1, 2 3 c Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button. 4 Taking Pictures In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to reduce camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter speed (set to remain faster than 1/15 sec.
5, 6 1, 2, 3 2, 4 ze Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode) 4 Taking Pictures z (Natural Skin Tone mode) and e (Portrait mode) are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.54) operates for each shooting mode, making taking pictures emphasizing the subject’s face easier. z e 1 Use this mode to capture people. You can capture skin tone more beautifully. Use this mode to capture people. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
4 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the location of the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face. As the subject moves, the size and location of the focus frame changes to match the location of the subject’s face. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 Press the shutter release button fully.
2, 3 1 s Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) 4 In s (Green mode), you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Taking Pictures 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The camera switches to the s mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the s mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
• If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the camera does not switch to s mode. The assigned function is displayed. (p.55) • In s mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode] menu 38 or Capture Mode Palette in s mode. If you try to display the [A Rec. Mode] Green mode must menu or Capture Mode Palette, - (key be canceled to use this function. lock icon) and a message appear.
4, 5 1, 2 3 A Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) 4 In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene). Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. Press the shutter release button halfway.
7, 8 1, 2, 4 3, 5, 6 Y Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite). 3 Press the 4 button. A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. MENU 4 Taking Pictures 1 OK 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use.
7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 8 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D. • The continuous shooting function is not available in Y mode.
6, 7 1, 2, 4 3, 5 E F F (H G G) Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In E (Pet mode), your moving pet is kept in focus while you take the picture, allowing you to capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). Press the 4 button. 4 5 6 7 The Capture Mode Palette appears.
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Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Rec. Mode 0.0 EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review QUICK Memory The selected setting is saved. 4 Press the 3 button.
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Displaying Shooting Information The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.16). Normal Display 38 +1.0 10/10/2007 14:25 4 Taking Pictures • S appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.
Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you Dark portions Bright portions whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.
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• In s mode, you can only select =, q, r and 3. • r cannot be selected in z and e modes. • If you select =/q/r/\ in d mode, you can only focus before shooting. Manual Focus 1Below Saving the Focus Mode 1p.97 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. 4 Taking Pictures 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (5) to select \ and press the 4 button.
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1 2 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. Flash Mode Auto OK OK The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. 4 Taking Pictures 82 [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 bRAq
3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Storage capacity for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. 5 a Storage Capacity 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel 12 1/3 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 OK OK Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 bRAq
• When shooting mode is set to Y, quality level is fixed at D. • When shooting mode is set to d, the quality level set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.103) • If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55) Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RAdcY 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. White Balance Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. (default setting) G H Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” (p.88) for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55) Saving the White Balance 1p.97 Manual Setting 4 Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 RAdq
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 bRAq
• When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between ISO 50 and 3200. • If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55) Saving the Sensitivity 1p.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit bRAq
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 1, 4 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RAdcY Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. 4 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. The following setting is saved. F (Soft) G (Normal) (default setting) H (Hard) 4 Rec.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 1, 4 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RAdcY Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 4 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. The following setting is saved.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 1, 4 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RAdcY Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. 4 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. The following setting is saved. F (Low) G (Normal) (default setting) H (High) 4 Rec.
Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 1, 4 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit bRAq
Saving the Settings (Memory) Item Flash Mode Description The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.81) The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (p.72, Drive Mode p.73) Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) (p.79) Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x lever (p.74) The manual focus position set with the four-way controller MF Position (23) (p.80) The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu White Balance (p.
1/3 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 1, 7 1 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 4 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory screen appears. Taking Pictures 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 6 Press the 4 button.
Recording Movies 4, 5, 6 1, 2 3 d Recording a Movie 4 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select d (Movie). 3 Press the 4 button. 1 2 3 Taking Pictures This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. 4 d mode is selected and the camera 07:34 returns to capture status. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.
4 Press the shutter release button halfway. When you select =/q/r/\, you can press the shutter release button halfway before starting to record to focus. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • Record movies up to 2 GB consecutively. • For built-in memory or SD Memory Cards up to 2 GB, remaining recording time appears on the recording screen. For SD Memory Cards whose capacity is 4 GB or more, the remaining recording time with 2 GB as the maximum appears on the recording screen.
1/3 Rec. Mode 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 MENU 1, 8 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: [m 640×480] and [D 320×240]. The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings. (p.
6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Recording time for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. 7 Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.
Rec. Mode 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 MENU 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 8 d Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. Quality level of movies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Best (default setting) D Better E Good Images will be clearer but file size will be larger. Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller.
Rec. Mode 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 MENU 1, 8 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Selecting the Frame Rate 4 You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: [30fps] and [15fps]. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
1/3 Rec. Mode 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 MENU 1, 8 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) In d (Movie mode), you can set the color mode to Black and White or Sepia, as well as Full Color (default setting), when recording a movie. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
Rec. Mode 2, 3, 4, 5 MENU 1, 6 1/3 8 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function 4 In d (Movie mode), you can use the Movie SR (movie anti-shake) function to correct camera shake. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears.
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode”. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as “Q mode”. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. Switching from A Mode to Q Mode 1 Press the Q button.
Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.41) for instructions.
Zoom/f/y lever Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. 1 In Q mode, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f. Frame A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f. The screen changes to nine-image display. 2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
2 1, 2 3 Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ×8. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward y. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8). Turning the Zoom/f/y lever toward y changes the magnification continuously.
Setting MENU 2, 3 1, 4 Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by turning the Zoom/f/y lever toward y once. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [u Setting] menu appears. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 112 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom].
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100 - 0026 10/10/2007 14:25 OK Histogram + Info 100 - 0026 ISO 200 10/10/2007 14:25 1/250 F3.3 OK No Info Playing Back and Deleting Images 8M OK 5 Displaying Shooting Information 1p.
1, 2, 3 4 Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 4 5 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). Press the 4 button twice. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
3 4 5 6 7 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU A pull-down menu appears. 3sec Wipe OK Start Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec (default setting), 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].
Playing Back Movies 2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 10/10/2007 14:25 Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment PC/AV terminal yellow AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) white By using the AV cable, you can take pictures and play back captured images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. 3 4 Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the AV device’s video input terminal and audio input terminal.
Deleting Images Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary. 1, 3 4 2 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image and sound file. 5 Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.123) Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].
Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.146), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 4 Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted.
1 3, 5 3, 6 2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 120 1 In Q mode, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f. Nine thumbnail images appear. 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 6 Delete all selected images/sounds Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted.
3 4 1, 2 Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.123) 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 122 1 Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. 2 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 4 Press the 4 button. Delete all images/sounds All the images and sound files are deleted.
1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 2 4 The Playback Mode Palette appears. The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single image/sound]. Single image/sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 5 6 7 5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. Press the 4 button.
1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 5 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 3 Press the 4 button. Playing Back and Deleting Images The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds]. Single image/sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 5 Press the 4 button.
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
5 Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size and quality. Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button.
5 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 5 Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. 1 2 3 5 The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping). Press the 4 button. The Cropping screen appears. Choose the cropping conditions.
1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 6 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears.
Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}f]. 5 6 Press the 4 button. 7 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy. 100 - 0017 Copy this image/sound MENU Cancel OK OK The selected image/sound file is copied.
1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Using the Digital Filters This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc. You can choose from 10 digital filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Color extract (B&W with Red, B&W with Green, B&W with Blue), and SOFT. 1 6 Editing and Printing Images 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3).
1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Brightness Filter). Press the 4 button. 6 The brightness adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. You can preview the results of the brightness adjustment. MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button.
6 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 6 Editing and Printing Images 132 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite). 4 Press the 4 button.
7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/f/y lever to make the image larger or smaller. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name. 10 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Redeye Compensation). 4 Press the 4 button. 6 Editing and Printing Images A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files. 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 8 7 Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image.
5 Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. Copies Date 00 Date MENU Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. 7 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.
1, 2, 4 1, 3, 5 4 Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.135. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not.
Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. • You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC64 when the camera is connected to the printer.
Printing Single Images 1 2 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the 4 button. OK The setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.
9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. 10 Paper Size Setting Card L 100×150 Postcard 4”×6” Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel 2L 8”×10” A4 Letter 11”×17” A3 OK OK The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. 100 - 0017 Print all images Copies Total Date The number of copies and date setting that MENU Cancel you choose apply to all the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single Images” (p.
Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. 2 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies. Refer to p.135 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Green button 1 Speaker Microphone Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select O (Voice Recording).
4 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks during recording. You can record sound until the built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full, or up to 24 hours consecutively. When the Green button is pressed during recording, an index is added to the current sound file. 01:30:22 00:01:22 SHUTTER REC Stop Index 10/10/2007 14:25 14 :25 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. 3 1 2, 3, 4 1 2 3 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 The sound file is played back. 00:01:30 1 Total file recording time 10/10/2007 2 Playback time 14 :25 14:25 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. 1, 2, 3 4, 5 Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Voice Memo The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ (Voice Memo). 4 Press the 4 button. 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 146 MENU Cancel OK OK Recording starts.
2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 100 - 0038 10/10/2007 14:25 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback. Zoom/w/x lever (x) Increases the volume Zoom/w/x lever (w) Reduces the volume Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1] (default setting), [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 8 Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for the self-timer sound. 9 Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the [B Setting] menu with the changed setting.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [u Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The Date Adjust screen appears.
7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. 8 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time MENU Cancel 9 Press the four-way controller (5). 0:00 OK OK Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h items depending on the date style set in Date 01/01/2007 Step 4.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.151) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone.
8 9 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 on p.153 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The World Time screen appears.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the name of the folder where images are saved. Folder Name XXX_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) Date * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style (default setting) is set to [dd/mm/yy].
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. The following setting is saved.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the LCD monitor returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [u Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Setting the Guide Display You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in Capture Mode Palette (p.52) and Playback Mode Palette (p.57). 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The following setting is saved.
How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 10/10/2007 English MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.167) for the reset settings. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Reset screen appears.
How to display the Playback Mode Palette Slideshow 1 2, 3, 5 4, 6 MENU Cancel OK OK Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^ (Start-up Screen). 4 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The image selection screen appears.
Appendix List of World Time Cities The following are cities that can be set for [Hometown] and [Destination] in World Time.
Region Oceania City Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago Video output PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL NTSC • The video output mode shown in the Video output column in the table above is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial Setting (p.34). • Change the video output mode manually when Hometown in [World Time] of the [u Settings] is changed.
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. * : The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.97). Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.163).
Item Default Setting MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Memory Digital Zoom P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) O (On) Last Memory Setting — — — — — DISPLAY P (Off) — Yes O (On) G (Normal) G (Normal) G (Normal) P (Off) — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes File No. Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.80 p.87 p.90 p.76 p.75 p.77, p.113 — p.93 p.94 p.95 p.
Item Default Setting Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display 5 sec 3 min P (Off) Green Mode O (On) Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reset Setting Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.160 p.161 p.112 p.55 p.162 Reset Setting Page Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect Slideshow Last Memory Setting 3 sec Yes Wipe Yes O (On) Yes Optio Logo screen 1 Yes Default Setting Start-up Screen Yes Yes Yes Yes p.114 p.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : : # : No : 9 Appendix 170 Can be set and function is available. Fixed setting. Cannot be changed. Can be set but function is not available. Cannot be set. , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft Flash) g (Self-timer) Z (2 sec.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC63 (*) (including Battery charger D-BC63 (*) and AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC64 (including AC adapter D-AC64 and AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC adapter are only available in the kit.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery with the charger. (p.23) The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more Built-in memory full images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.26, p.118) Memory card full Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again. (p.
Data being processed Green mode must be canceled to use this function. No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly This message 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. This function is not available in Green Mode.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed 9 Appendix 174 Remedy Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. The camera will The battery is installed Reinsert the battery according to the +not turn on incorrectly symbols in the battery compartment. (p.21) The battery is Charge the battery. (p.20) exhausted The camera is The LCD monitor is off when the camera is connected to a computer.
Problem Cause The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: lowcontrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net. Try shooting using the focus lock (p.40), or Manual Focus (p.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8 megapixels Sensor 8.5 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.
Movie/Sound C m 640×480 D E C D 320×240 D E 30fps Built-in 256 MB Memory 3 min. 49 sec. 47 sec. 1 min. 5 min. 6 sec. 5 sec. 1 min. 7 min. 41 sec. 42 sec. 1 min. 6 min. 19 sec. 3 sec. 1 min. 8 min. 47 sec. 12 sec. 2 min. 11 min. 31 sec. 33 sec. 15fps Built-in 256 MB Memory 1 min. 7 min. 38 sec. 28 sec. 2 min. 10 min. 13 sec. 10 sec. 3 min. 14 min. 16 sec. 57 sec. 2 min. 11 min. 31 sec. 33 sec. 3 min. 15 min. 28 sec. 53 sec. 5 min. 23 min. 3 sec. 6 sec. Sound Built-in 256 MB Memory 41 min. 17 sec.
Focus Modes Exposure Mechanism Shooting Modes Movie Digital Filter Shutter Flash 9 Appendix Drive Modes Self-timer 178 Autofocus, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus, Manual Focus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic tracking AF changeable) Focus Range Normal : Approx. 0.4 m - ∞ (full zoom range; 0.6 m to ∞ (from lens front) during tele) Macro : Approx. 0.1 m - 1.0 m (Wide) Super Macro : Approx. 0.05 m - 0.
Power Supply Battery Life Maximum charging time In/Out Port Video Output Format PictBridge Size Weight Weight When Shooting Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI63, AC adapter kit (optional) Number of * Recording capacity shows approximate Recordable number of shots recorded during CIPAImages compliant testing. Actual performance may 200 pictures vary according to operating conditions.
WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Index Symbols A AC adapter ............................25 Adapter plug .........................23 Adding sound (Voice Memo) .....................146 Auto , .................................. 81 Auto F ........................... 87 Auto Power Off .................. 161 Autofocus .............................. 89 AV equipment .................... 117 B B&W ............................ 105, 130 Basic mode ........................... 66 Battery ...................................
Default setting .......................34 Delete i .......................42, 118 Deleting sounds .................119 Digital Filter .........................130 Digital SR ........................53, 63 Digital Zoom ..........................75 DPOF printing .....................142 DPOF settings ....................135 M F N Face Recognition .................54 File No. ..................................97 Flash ......................................81 Flash Off a ...........................
Q Super Macro r ................... 79 Quality Level ...........29, 85, 103 Quick Zoom .........................112 T R Tungsten Light I ............... 87 TV ........................................ 117 Recorded Pixels U ............................29, 30, 83, 101 Recording movies ................99 Recording sounds ..............143 Red-eye Compensation ....134 Red-eye reduction cd ..................................81, 82 Resetting settings ..............163 Resize ...............................
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