Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. This operating manual applies to Optio WG-2 GPS and Optio WG-2. The illustrations used in this manual are those of Optio WG-2 GPS.
Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.201) for more information. To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger of electric shock if the camera is taken apart. • If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Warning • Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100-240V AC. • Do not disassemble or modify the product.
About the Battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them. Caution • Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire. • Do not disassemble the battery.
Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • 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 when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause it to break or malfunction.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from Write-protect being deleted, and the card from being switch formatted by the camera or a computer. r appears on the display when the 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.
Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design • This camera is provided with a waterproof/dustproof design complying with JIS waterproof grade 8 and JIS dustproof grade 6 (equivalent to IP68). • The camera satisfies the PENTAX drop test (1.5 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock testing.
• Close the battery/card and terminal covers properly until they click. Otherwise water may get in and damage the camera. Be Careful Near the Water • Avoid opening the battery/card and terminal covers when near the waterside or with wet hands. Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the battery or the SD Memory Card. Avoid changing the battery or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and make sure that your hands are dry.
Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water • Do not open the battery/card cover or terminal cover if the camera is wet. Wipe off any water with a clean lint-free cloth. • The inside surface of the covers may get wet when they are opened. Wipe off any water that is on the cover. • Wiping off the camera while there is sand or dust on it may scratch the surface of the camera. Make sure that the battery/card cover and terminal cover are firmly closed before washing the camera in tap water.
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...................................................................... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................... 5 Regarding Waterproof, Dustproof, and Shockproof Design.................... 8 Precautions Before Using the Camera in the Water................................ 8 Precautions When Using the Camera in the Water................................. 9 Precautions After Using the Camera in the Water......................
Taking Pictures 60 Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 60 Taking Pictures...................................................................................... 60 Using the Zoom ..................................................................................... 63 Setting the Shooting Mode .................................................................... 65 Using the Face Detection Function .........................................
Recording Movies .................................................................................... 113 Recording Movies................................................................................ 113 Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies ..................................................................................... 115 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function...................
Recording and Playing Back Sound 168 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 168 Setting Voice Recording ...................................................................... 168 Recording Sounds............................................................................... 169 Playing Back Sound ............................................................................ 170 Adding a Voice Memo to Images .........................................................
Connecting to a Computer 197 Setting Up Your Computer ...................................................................... 197 Provided Software ............................................................................... 197 System Requirements ......................................................................... 198 Installing the Software ......................................................................... 199 Setting the USB Connection Mode................................................
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2 2 or 2 4 or 4 4 5 5 or 5 3 3 or 3 The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below. 1 Indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. Indicates information that is useful to know. Indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. 16 A Mode This is the mode for taking still pictures and movies.
Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, this camera 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. For details on how to operate the camera, look at the table of contents or in the index for specific functions. Suitable for Outdoor Activities This camera is both waterproof and dustproof and has a tough body.
For taking enlarged pictures of very close objects such as the veins of leaves or specimens of tiny insects in Digital Microscope mode (p.77). For creating an image like an ink rubbing using the Ink Rubbing Filter (p.148). Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the camera enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.
Perfect for Portrait Shots! This camera comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot (*1), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It automatically releases the shutter when people are smiling, and if anyone blinks, it tells you that. It also tells you where faces are detected on the screen (*2), so you can take the shot again until it is perfect.
A Multitude of Functions inside the Camera for Enjoying Images Without a Computer! This camera has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies (p.143). Resize (p.143), Cropping (p.144) and Red-eye Compensation (p.152) can be used, while the image is displayed in playback mode.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio WG-2 GPS/ Optio WG-2 Carabiner strap O-ST124 (WG-2 GPS) (*) O-ST125 (WG-2) (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW125 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AC plug cord (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Utilities Guide for GPS Before using GPS ....................................... 2 Using the GPS ............................................. 4 This manual describes how to use the Optio WG-2 GPS camera’s GPS function and precautions when using it.
Names of Parts Front Power switch/Power lamp (green) Lens Shutter release button Flash Speaker Microphone Remote control receiver Self timer lamp/ Focus assist light LED Macro Lights Back Display Remote control receiver Tripod socket Terminal cover Terminal cover lock lever Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover PC/AV terminal HDMI terminal Battery lock lever 23
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button W/T/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button I button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.48 - 51) for an explanation of the function of each button. Macro stand Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during shooting in Digital Microscope mode (p.77). Insert two clips above and below the LED Macro Lights part.
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/ W button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “No Info”, “LCD Off”. • All the camera buttons function as normal even when the LCD is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal. • The display cannot be changed in some shooting modes.
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1 to 21 and A1 appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B6 appear at the position of 18 when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only A1 appears when “No Info” is selected. 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 26 14 15 16 P 17 A1 DATE +1.0 1/250 F3.5 38 B5 12M 19 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 200 B6 02/02/'12 14:25 18 AWB WB ISO B1 B2 B3 B4 Shooting mode (p.65) 16 Battery level indicator (p.36) Face Detection icon (p.
* 6 and 7 are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed half-way. * For 13, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto Macro function is activated, q appears on the display (p.91). * 14 changes depending on [Eye-Fi] setting in [W Setting] menu. * 16 changes depending on [GPS] setting in [WSetting] menu. No icon is displayed on the screen when [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. * 17 appears when recording the GPS log. * 18 disappears two seconds after the camera is turned on.
Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/ W button: • The display cannot be changed by pressing the 4/W button while playing back a voice memo/movie or pausing playback. • Only the Optio WG-2 GPS can display GPS information. If you are using the Optio WG-2, the display changes to the normal display by pressing the 4 button at no info display.
Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 also appear when “Normal Display” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 100 - 0038 1/250 F3.5 A6 B3 Edit 12M B5 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 Face Detection icon (p.69) Playback mode Q : Still Picture (p.122) K : Movie (p.123) L : Sound (p.
* When there is an area on the screen that is overexposed it appears white, the indicated area blinks red. Similarly, when there is an area that is underexposed it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow.
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. The shape of the histogram (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and Dark portions Bright portions contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.
Attaching the Carabiner Strap Attach the carabiner strap supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera. Fix the end of the strap to the stopper. Protective rubber ring The carabiner has rubber rings to prevent damage to the display. These rubber rings cushion the impact when the carabiner hits the display. Be sure to adjust the position of the rubber rings as shown in the figure below for the best results before using the carabiner strap.
Powering the Camera Charging the Battery 1 Charging indicator While charging: Lights Charging finished: Turns off 3 2 Getting Started Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI92) 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 6 ft (1.
The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). 1 Getting Started Installing the Battery Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time.
Removing the Battery 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery lock lever towards 4. • Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery/card cover open and closed because the waterproof packing may peel off. If the packing is not in the correct position, the camera will not be waterproof. • If the battery/card cover is not locked securely when you close it, water, sand, or dirt may get into the camera. • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92.
• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C or 73.4°F with the display on and the battery fully charged) 1 Getting Started Image Storage Capacity*1 (flash used for 50% of shots) Movie Recording Time*2 Sound Recording Time*2 Playback Time*2 Approx. 260 pictures Approx. 70 min. Approx. 270 min. Approx. 240 min.
Using the AC Adapter Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. Getting Started 1 6 3 5 DC terminal 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 DC coupler Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/ card cover. Remove the Battery. Refer to p.34 - p.35 on how to open the battery/card cover and remove the battery. Insert the DC coupler.
1 Getting Started 38 • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal 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 “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.
Installing the SD Memory Card • Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.174) for instructions on formatting. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. • Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the SD Memory Card.
1 Getting Started SD Memory Card socket 1 2 3 Battery/card cover SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction shown 1, slide the cover towards 2 and open it towards 3. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens). Push the card in all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch/Power lamp 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. 2 The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 to set the display language and/ or current date and time. Press the power switch again. The camera turns off and both the power lamp and display turn off. Taking Still Pictures 1p.
Starting-up in Playback Mode 1 Use this function when you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures. Getting Started Power switch Q button 1 Press and hold down the Q button. The display turns on and the camera starts up in playback mode. • To switch from playback mode to A mode, press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.
Initial Settings The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.182). • To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date and Time” (1p.176). 1 Getting Started The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time.
3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. Initial Setting English Hometown New York 1 DST OFF Settings complete Getting Started MENU 4 5 Cancel Press the four-way controller (5). The [W Hometown] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Hometown City New York DST MENU 6 7 8 9 10 Cancel Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
If you accidentally select the wrong language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language Press the 3 button.
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display format. 1 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Getting Started The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display format. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/ mm/dd]. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2012 00:00 Time Settings complete MENU Cancel 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. 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” (1p.182).
Understanding the Button Functions A Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.61). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.61). Pressing down fully starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), and (High Speed Movie) modes (p.111, p.113).
6 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.25). 7 3 button Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.53). 8 I button 9 Green button Switches to 9 (Green) mode (p.73). Calls up the assigned function (p.105). 2 Common Operations Switches the Face Detection function (p.69).
Q Mode 1 2 2 3 Common Operations 4 5 6 8 9 7 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). 2 Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.52). 3 f/y button In single-image display, pressing f switches to 6-image display. Pressing f again switches to 12-image display (p.124). Press y to return to the previous display. In single-image display, pressing y enlarges the image. Press f to return to the previous display (p.132). In 12-image display press f to change to folder or calendar display (p.
5 Four-way controller (2) (3) (45) 6 2 Common Operations (2345) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file (p.123, p.170, p.172). : Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.128). Stops a movie or sound file during playback (p.123, p.170, p.172). : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during singleimage display (p.122). Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie play forwards during playback (p.123).
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” (capture mode). Playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. 2 To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode Common Operations 1 Press the Q button.
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Functions for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus 2 In capture mode MENU P Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering 38 SHUTTER '10/02/02 14:25 1/4 Bright 12M 16:9 Common Operations There are three types of menu: [A Rec.
• Available button and key operations appear on the display during menu operation. • The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. 2 Common Operations 54 MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen. MENU Returns to the previous screen with the current setting. MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to the previous screen.
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.227) 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.
Item 2 Common Operations Description For assigning a function to the Green button in A Green Button mode Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines Saturation For setting the color saturation. When [Monochrome] is (Tone Adjustment) selected, the item changes to [Tone Adjustment] Contrast For setting the image contrast level For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time Date Imprint when taking still pictures IQ Enhancer* For setting whether to perform the IQ enhancer.
[C Movie] Menu Item Description For choosing the number of recorded pixels and the frame rate for movies For choosing whether or not to use the Movie Shake Reduction function Recorded Pixels Movie SR Page p.115 p.
Item 2 Common Operations Description For setting the time until the camera enters powerPower Saving saving mode For setting the time until the camera turns off Auto Power Off automatically For choosing whether to use [Quick Zoom] (p.
[W Setting] Menu 1 Setting Sound Date Adjustment Alarm World Time Text Size Language [W Setting] Menu 2 01/01/2012 Standard English Folder Name File Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out 2/4 Date IMGP MSC NTSC Auto Eye- Fi 2 MENU Exit [W Setting] Menu 4 [W Setting] Menu 3 Setting Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Setting 3/4 5sec. 3min.
Taking Still Pictures 3Taking Pictures Taking Pictures This camera is equipped with functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting using the default settings when shipped. Power switch Shutter release button 3 W/T button Taking Pictures 1 2 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. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display.
3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera emits focus assist light in dark shooting situations. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 1/250 F4.6 38 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review: p.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.
Instant Review and Blink Detection The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face Detection (p.69) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection). • When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function.
Zoom in with high image quality. Optical zoom range*1 Zoom in with some degree of image deterioration. Intelligent Zoom range*2 Digital zoom range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels. See the following table. 3 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Taking Pictures Recorded Pixels / / Intelligent Zoom (The zoom ratio includes the 5× optical zoom.
To Set the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). 1 2 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). 4 3/4 MENU Exit Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture mode.
2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode. A guide of the selected shooting mode is displayed in the lower part of the display. Landscape For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage MENU Cancel 3 1/2 OK Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.
The following 24 modes can be selected with Capture Mode Palette. Item Description Page The camera automatically selects the appropriate capture mode from the following fifteen modes Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Landscape Flower Portrait Sport Candlelight Blue Sky Portrait× Blue Sky Portrait× Backlight Sunset Portrait× Sunset Group Photograph Text 3 ⎯ Taking Pictures b Auto Picture Standard * When the camera detects the pet’s full face, the shutter is automatically released.
Item c Description Page Portrait For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone Interval Shot Shoots a series of images at a specified interval of time p.79 Interval Movie Shoots a series of images at a specified interval, and saves them as a movie p.116 High Speed Movie Records a high speed movie for slow motion playback p.119 c Digital SR ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ 3 Q Surf & Snow Taking Pictures Higher sensitivity reduces blur For bright images such as sand or snow.
• In shooting modes other than R (Program), A (Night Scene), C (Movie), (Digital Microscope), (Handheld Night Snap), (Interval Shot), (Interval Movie), (High Speed Movie), c (Digital SR), F (Digital Panorama), X (Digital Wide), and N (Frame Composite), Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode. • Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode.
3 • Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera. • If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area]. • However, the Smile Capture function may not work and an image may not be captured, even when turned on, depending on the condition of the recognized faces, such as the faces are too small.
Face Detection On P Smile Capture Self-portrait Assist P P P P Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture The Face Detection function cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.
To Use the Self-portrait Assist Function The LED Macro Lights around the lens blink when the camera detects people faces in the Self-portrait Assist or Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture function. The position of the blinking LED indicates where the detected face is on the screen. The position (area) of the detected face corresponds to the blinking LED as follows. 1 6 1 3 Taking Pictures 2 5 3 4 6 2 5 3 4 Example 1. When the camera detects a person in area 1 on the display. Example 2.
Taking Pictures in Basic Mode (Green Mode) In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 9 mode settings are as shown below.
1 3 2 Taking Pictures 3 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). \ 38 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully.
To Register the Pet 1 Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode. Selecting pet to shoot The pet selection screen appears. New Registry MENU Cancel 2 Press the I button again. OK OK If pet face turns to camera front, it's self-registering MENU 3 Taking Pictures The pet registration screen appears. Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the shutter and the pet registration confirmation dialog appears.
To Switch the Pet You Want to Shoot If you have registered two or three pets, choose the pet you want to detect. 1 Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode. Selecting pet to shoot The pet registration screen appears. MENU Cancel 3 2 Taking Pictures 3 Delete OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select the pet you want to detect. Press the 4 button. The selected pet is switched to the pet you want to detect and the camera returns to capture status.
Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) Take crisp and easy-to-read pictures of text. It is useful for taking pictures of and saving important documents, and when the text is too small and difficult to read. 1 A picture of the text is taken in its original color. Reversed Color The colors are reversed. B&W A picture of the text is taken in black and white. Negative Black and white are reversed. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the Capture Mode Palette. (Text) from Press the 4 button.
3 Press the W/T button. If you press T, the camera enlarges the subject. You can enlarge the subject up to 6.5 times(*). (*)Intelligent Zoom is included. Up to 1.8 times for optical zoom. W Wide (left) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. T Tele (right) Enlarges the subject. Attaching the supplied macro stand (O-MS1) reduces camera shake during macro photography (p.24).
5 Press the 4 button. The frame appears on the display. When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames for each aspect ratio (4:3 and 16:9). Optional Frames Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.153 Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shot) 3 Taking Pictures The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.
4 Set the interval. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the seconds, then press the four-way controller (5). 3 5 Taking Pictures 6 Interval Shot Interval 0min. 10 sec. Number of Shots Start Delay 2 0hr. 0 min. MENU The frame returns to [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Number of Shots]. Set the number of shots.
• Even if an alarm is set, the alarm will not ring during interval shooting. • Interval shot stops if the SD Memory Card is removed or inserted during standby. 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 or other support when taking a picture with the self-timer. Z 1 2 3 4 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
The picture is taken after a countdown of either ten seconds or two seconds. Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • In C (Movie), (Underwater Movie) and (High Speed Movie) modes, recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds. • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.
• With j, you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. • The interval of j varies according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] settings. • The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot. • When the Face Detection function is activated (p.69), it works only when taking the first shot. • The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f/ in c mode.
4 Point the remote control at the remote control receiver and press the shutter release button on the remote control. The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the camera takes a picture at the following timing. When i is selected: The self-timer lamp and the LED Macro Lights blink quickly and the camera takes a picture after about three seconds. When h is selected: The camera takes a picture immediately.
Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm coverage (35 mm film equivalent). 3 + 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X (Digital Wide) from the Capture Mode Palette. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 4 button. The camera enters X mode. Turn the camera 90° clockwise and align your first picture.
3 Press the shutter release button to take a picture. 2 The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. 3 OK Taking Pictures 4 Exit Take the second image. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to take the second image. This combines first and second images. The stitched first and second image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review), and then is saved.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save Discard Cancel Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first image is saved at h. Discards the first image and you can retake the first shot. Returns to the shooting screen for the second image. Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F (Digital Panorama) from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button.
5 Take the second frame. 1 2 Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button. SHUTTER 6 2nd Frame OK Exit Take the third frame. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to take the third frame. The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image appears. The stitched together image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.104) is off.
Setting the Shooting Functions Setting the Rec. Mode Menu Settings for shooting are mostly set from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings. 1 The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Pressing the 3 button in C (Movie), (Underwater Movie), (High Speed Movie) and (Interval Movie) modes displays the [C Movie] menu. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item and set it up. To Finish the Setting 3 After setting, press the 3 button.
The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen. MENU Returns to the previous screen with the current setting. MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and returns to the previous screen. Selecting the Flash Mode 3 Taking Pictures , Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c d The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
2 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle.
1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Focus Mode Standard The [Focus Mode] screen appears. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). MENU Cancel 2 OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture mode. 3 Taking Pictures • The selectable function differs depending on the shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.
5 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture mode. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed. 3 You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Setting the Auto Macro When [Auto Macro] is on, the focus is adjusted to the macro range (distance to the subject is 10 cm to 60 cm) as necessary, even if the focus mode setting is AF (Standard). When it is off and the focus mode is set to Standard (=), the AF operates only in the standard range, and focusing is not done in the macro range. When the focus mode is set to Macro or 1cm Macro, the focus is only adjusted in the respective macro range and is not done in the standard range.
Setting the Image Tone For setting the tone of images. You can select from [Bright], [Natural], or [Monochrome]. The default setting is [Bright]. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a finishing tone. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] appears on the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting the tone of monochrome images instead of [Saturation].
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making postcard-size prints.
1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. 4 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Select the quality level (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used.
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. Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G l Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. I Tungsten Light 3 J Fluores. Light Taking Pictures K Manual F Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.
Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. 1 2 3 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen. Press the shutter release button fully. The white balance is automatically adjusted. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use Spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press and hold the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully. • The AE Metering setting may not be changed depending on the selected shooting mode.
• The sensitivity cannot be selected in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details. • When the shooting mode is set to (Report), the AUTO is fixed at 1256400. Other sensitivities can also be selected. • When [Pixel Track SR] is set to O (On), 3200/6400 cannot be selected. • When the sensitivity is set to 125 and Highlight Correction is set to O (On), the setting changes to 250 (200 cannot be selected).
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. • When a histogram is displayed in Still Picture Capture Mode or playback mode, you can check whether the exposure is correct (p.31). • EV Compensation cannot be used in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.
• When the Sensitivity is set to 125 or 200 and Highlight Correction is set to O (On), the setting changes to 250. The setting returns when Highlight Correction is set to P (Off). • If you change the [Highlight Correction] or [Shadow Correction] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p.105). D-Range setting cannot be set in some shooting modes. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.220) for details.
Setting Blink Detection This specifies whether Blink Detection works when you use the Face Detection function. The default setting is O (On). 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Blink Detection] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off). O(On) Blink Detection function works. P (Off) Blink Detection function does not work. The setting is saved. 3 Taking Pictures Blink Detection 1p.
Setting the Green Button You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button: [Green Mode] (p.73), [Voice Recording] (p.168), [Movie] (p.113) or [Fn Setting] (p.106). You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the Green button. When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, [Green Button] settings cannot be configured on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. To configure the settings, first switch to a mode other than 9.
Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting) You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing the four-way controller without displaying the menu in capture mode. In [Fn Setting], Still Picture Capture Mode and C (Movie) mode have different settings. To execute [Fn Setting] in C mode, press the MENU button in C mode in step 1 on page p.105. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Fn Setting].
You can assign only one function to each key.
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. F G H 3 Soft Normal Sharp Taking Pictures Setting the Saturation/Tone Adjustment You can set either color brightness (Saturation) or the tone of monochrome images (Tone Adjustment). The items displayed change depending on the [Image Tone] selected on the [A Rec.
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) For setting the image contrast level. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. F G H Low Normal High You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Setting the IQ Enhancer Processing You can take pictures with clearer details by using image processing with IQ enhancer technique. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [IQ Enhancer] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off). O (On) IQ enhancer function works P (Off) IQ enhancer function does not work The setting is saved.
Taking Pictures Underwater Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/ Underwater Movie Mode) This camera complies with JIS waterproof grade 8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 12 m continuously for 2 hours. In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68). Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea. Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater.
Although the camera is designed to be waterproof and dustproof, avoid using the camera under the following conditions. It may momentarily be subjected to water pressure beyond that covered in the guarantee and water may enter the interior of the camera.
Recording Movies Recording Movies This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button W/T button 1 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie) from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. 3 Taking Pictures Four-way controller 4 button 1 C (Movie) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode. The following information appears on the display.
4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Playing Back a Movie 1p.123 3 Taking Pictures • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • When the focus mode is set to \(Manual Focus), you can adjust the focus before recording starts. • Optical and digital zoom can be used before recording starts. Digital zoom is available during recording when digital zoom (p.65) is set to O (On). • When the shooting mode is set to C (Movie), Face Detection is automatically set to on.
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies You can choose the number of recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger. Recorded Pixels Frame Rate 1920x1080 30 fps Records images in full HDTV format (16:9). Movement is recorded smoothly. 1280x720 60 fps Records images in HDTV format (16:9).
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie)/ ( Underwater Movie) modes, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. 1 3 Taking Pictures 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR] on the [C Movie] menu. Pressing the 3 button in C (Movie) or display the [C Movie] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Automatically corrects for camera shake.
1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Movie) from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The current Interval Movie setting appears for approximately one minute. To take pictures with the current settings, go to step 10. Press the 4 button while the settings are displayed. The Interval Movie setting screen appears. [Interval] is marked with the frame. Set the interval. 1 Press the four-way controller (5).
10 Press the shutter release button to take a picture. Interval movie recording starts. The LCD turns off between shots (during standby). Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining time and interval on the monitor. The [Stop interval shooting?] message is displayed when the power switch and then the 3 button are pressed during standby. Pressing the 4 button cancels interval movie.
Using the High Speed Movie Function The camera records a high speed movie for slow motion playback. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Speed Movie) from the Capture Mode Palette. (High Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture mode. 3 3 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the recorded movie time reaches 15 seconds. Press the shutter release button fully.
Saving the Settings (Memory) 3 Taking Pictures 120 The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below.
1 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Memory 1/3 Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position MENU Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Playing Back Images 4Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. File number 100 - 0038 The camera enters Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Edit 02/02/'12 14:25 To Play Back the Previous or Next Image 2 Press the four-way controller (45).
Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. 1 2 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0017 000 : 30 Playback starts. Edit 02/02/'12 14:25 The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.
Multi-Image Display 6-Image Display/12-Image Display You can display 6 or 12 thumbnails of captured images at a time. 1 Press the f button in Q mode. The 6-image display appears showing a page consisting of 6 thumbnail images. Pressing the f button again changes it to a 12-image display. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 124 A page consisting of 6 or 12 thumbnail images appears. The displayed images 1 change 6- or 12-images at a time page by page. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) O (With image) C (With image) O (Without image) Still picture without sound Still picture with sound Movie (the first frame appears) High Speed Movie (the first frame appears) Sound files only Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button to switch to A mode. Folder Display/Calendar Display Press the f button in 12-image display to switch to folder or calendar display.
Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are Frame displayed by date in calendar format. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT The first image recorded on a date is 1 2 3 displayed for that date on the calendar. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O appears for dates on which the first 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 recorded file was either sound-only data or 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 a still picture with a voice memo. Use the four-way controller (2345) to 2012 move the frame.
100 - 0038 100 - 0038100 - 0038 1 0 / 0 2'02/02/'12 /1002/ 014:25 124/ 0: 22'02/02/'12 5114:25 14:25 104/ 0: 2 5/ 0 2 14:25 Edit '02/02/'12 Edit Edit MENU Image Rotation 1/2 Slideshow For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set Cancel OK OK MENU 38 3 8 ' 1 0 / 0 2' /1002/ 0124/ 0: 22'51104/ 0: 2 5/ 0 2 1 4 : 2 5 Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode. OK Cancel SHUTTERSHUTTER halfway Press or 38 4 Rotates captured images.
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode u Slideshow s Image Rotation k Small Face Filter Ink Rubbing Filter Collage P Digital Filter HDR Filter 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 128 E Original Frame N Frame Composite Save as Still image Movie Divide [ Editing Movies Adding title picture Red-eye Z Compensation Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set Rotates captured images.
Slideshow You can play back recorded still pictures and movies one after another. 1 2 3 4 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to start the slideshow with. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The slideshow setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start]. Slideshow starts 4 Start 3sec. Wipe MENU 5 6 OK OK Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts.
3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.] or [30sec.]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect]. After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears with the following items. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item and press the 4 button.
Rotating the Image 1 2 3 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the display. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s (Image Rotation) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button. 4 MENU Cancel OK OK • Images taken at F (Digital Panorama) and movies cannot be rotated.
Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. 1 2 Press the y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Holding down the y button continuously magnifies the image. With [Quick Zoom] (p.191) set to O (On), pressing y button once magnifies the image to 10×. You can use the + mark of the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified.
Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face Detection function activated when the images were taken. 1 2 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button.
• Face close-up playback is not available for movies or images that are saved as still pictures from the movies. • The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ depending on the conditions such as the size of the face recognized when shooting. • Face close-up playback is also available for pet’s faces taken at e (Pet) mode.
Deleting Images and Sound Files Delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image or sound file. If sound (voice memo) has been recorded with an image (p.171), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.138). 1 3 4 U appears on the images with sound. Press the i button. A confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files You can delete several images/sound files selected from the 6- or 12-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.138). 1 2 Press the f button once or twice in Q mode. 6-image display or 12-image display appears. Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
Deleting All Images and Sound Files Deletes all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted (p.138). 1 2 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. Setting MENU Exit 3 4 5 Press the four-way controller (5). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].
Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 2 3 4 4 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to protect. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image/Sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Single Image/Sound].
To Protect All Images and Sound Files 1 Select [All Images/Sounds] in step 4 on p.138. Single Image/Sound All Images/Sounds Cancel OK 2 3 OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Protect]. Protects all images/sounds 4 OK 4 5 OK Press the 4 button. All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel] and press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette reappears.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment You can connect the camera to a TV or other device with a video input terminal or HDMl terminal and playback images. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images • The power lamp on the camera lights up during a connection. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC117 (optional) is recommended. (p.
1 2 3 4 5 Open the terminal cover. Move the terminal cover lock lever in the direction shown by 1, slide the cover in the direction shown by 2 and open the cover in the direction shown by 3. Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video, white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV device. When using stereo sound device, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal. Turn the AV device on.
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a device with an HDMI terminal. HDMI terminal 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the AV device and camera off. Open the terminal cover. Move the terminal cover lock lever in the direction shown by 1, slide the cover in the direction shown by 2 and open the cover in the direction shown by 3. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal.
Editing Images 5Editing and Printing Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the recorded pixels and quality level of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available. • Images taken with the recorded pixels of or taken at F (Digital Panorama) and movies cannot be resized.
Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. Images taken with the recorded pixels of Panorama) and movies cannot be cropped. 1 2 3 5 Editing and Printing 4 or taken at F (Digital Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears.
Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller Images are processed to reduce the size of people’s faces detected with the Face Detection function (p.69) when taking pictures so that they look smaller. 1 2 3 4 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select k (Small Face Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. Face detection frames for faces that can be processed are displayed.
You may not be able to process images in the following situations: • When the size of face taken in relation to an image is too large or too small • When faces are located in the edges of an image In such cases, the face detection frame in Step 3 will not appear. Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. B&W/Sepia 5 Editing and Printing Changes color images to black and white or processes usnig the sepia filter.
3 4 The digital filter selection screen appears. 1 B&W/Sepia 2 Toy Camera 3 Retro 4 Color 5 Extract Color 6 Color Emphasis 7 High Contrast 8 Starburst 9 Soft 10 Fish-eye 11 Brightness 12 Miniature 12 MENU Cancel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the digital filter you want to use. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect as necessary.
7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The images processed with the filter are saved. Using the HDR Filter Adjusts parts of the image that are too bright or too dark and processes images to simulate an HDR effect. 1 2 5 3 Editing and Printing 4 5 6 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. (HDR Press the 4 button.
2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Rubbing Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. (Ink Press the 4 button. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the effect. Ink Rubbing Filter 㝼ᜏࡈࠖ࡞࠲ You can adjust the effect in five levels. F Weak G Standard H Strong MENU Cancel 5 6 OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
2 Press the 4 button. The item selection screen appears. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) 3M Create an image MENU Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels 3 4 5 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the recorded pixels. Editing and Printing Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) You can choose from h or h.
Selecting the Background 11 12 13 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Backgnd.]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the background. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) You can choose the white background or the black background. 3M Create an image MENU 14 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. Returns to the item selection screen.
19 Press the 9 button. Returns to the item selection screen. Saving the Edited Image 20 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Create an image]. 3M Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) Create an image MENU 21 5 22 23 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for saving the image appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save]. Press the 4 button. Editing and Printing The edited image is saved. The quality level of the image is fixed at C (Best).
4 5 A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved. Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are 6 frames already stored in the camera.
5 Press the y button. The selected frame appears in singleimage display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Zoom button left (f) 6 OK OK Press the 4 button. The image position and size adjustment screen appears. You can adjust the image using either of the following operations. 5 Editing and Printing Four-way controller (2345) Zoom button (f/y) 7 8 9 154 Press to choose a different frame.
Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. To use these frames, copy them from the CD-ROM. These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted. To Copy Frames 1 2 7 8 If you leave the SD Memory Card in the camera, the frames will be copied onto the card, not into the camera’s built-in memory. Connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable.
To Use a New Frame The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the builtin memory or the SD Memory Card. • The FRAME folder is created when the SD Memory Card is formatted with this camera. • For more information on downloading, refer to the PENTAX website. Overlaying Your Original Frame on Still Pictures You can overlay your original frame (decorative frame) on still pictures.
1 2 3 4 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Original Frame) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The original frame type selecting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an original frame type, and press the 4 button. Blur The frame setting screen appears.
11 12 13 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of f/ . To Adjust the Position of the Frame and an Image 1 Press the Green button. The frame position adjustment screen appears.
To Set Up Text Stamp 1 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a character and press the 4 button. The selected character is input. Up to 52 characters can be input. I button Zoom button right (y) Zoom button left (f) Green button 2 Delete One Character MENU Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Finish] and press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Display Position] and press the four-way controller (5).
To View the Preview Screen 1 Press the Green button. The preview screen appears. F R I ENDS MENU 2 3 Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the original screen. Press the 4 button. Proceed to Step 11 on p.158. Editing Movies 5 Editing and Printing You can extract a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two, or add a title picture to a movie. 1 2 3 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit.
6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save. 2 3 4 7 5 Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to the first frame Reverses the movie frame by frame Advances the movie frame by frame 100 - 0042 00:06 Select the image to save 1 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected frame is saved as a still picture. To Divide a Movie 4 5 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (2345) to determine the dividing position.
9 Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, each segment is saved as a new file, and the original movie is deleted. The protected movies cannot be divided. • Only the movie for more than 2 seconds (31 frames) can be divided. • For dividing, every 30 frames (31st, 61st, 91st.. frames) can be selected. To Add a Title Picture to a Movie 4 5 5 Editing and Printing 6 7 8 Select [Adding title picture] on the movie editing selection screen. Press the 4 button.
• When a title picture is added to the beginning of a movie: When the movie is played back, the still picture is played back for three seconds, and then the movie is played back. The still picture registered as title picture is used as the thumbnail of the movie. When a title picture is added to the end of a movie: When the movie is played back, the movie is played back, and then the still picture is played back for three seconds.
To Copy 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 by one. 3 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image/sound file you want to copy. 100 - 0017 Copies this image/sound MENU Cancel 6 5 Editing and Printing 164 OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory.
Printing Settings You can print pictures taken with the camera in the following ways. 1 Go to a photo processing lab. 2 Use a printer that has an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card. 3 Use the software that is available on your computer to print images. 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.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images Cancel OK 4 5 Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to 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 the selected image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O (On) or P (Off)) will be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
Printing All Images DPOF settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 2 3 Select [All Images] in step 3 on p.166. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. Refer to steps 5 and 6 in “Printing a Single Image” (p.166) for details of how to make the settings. Applies DPOF settings to all images Copies Date 01 Date MENU Cancel 4 OK OK Press the 4 button.
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) 6Recording and Playing Back Sound You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the microphone at the sound source. Microphone Setting Voice Recording To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first. When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, [Green Button] settings cannot be configured on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Recording Sounds 1 2 3 Press the Green button in A mode. The camera enters O (Voice Recording) mode. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the display. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 1 01:31:44 00:00:00 SHUTTER Start Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and REC icon (red) blink during recording. When the Green button is pressed during recording, an index is added to the current sound file.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you recorded in Voice Recording. 1 2 3 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 00:01:30 02/02/'12 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. Recording a Voice Memo 1 2 3 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ (Voice Memo) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. Recording starts. 4 100 - 0038 01:31:44 Press the 4 button. • A voice memo cannot be added to the image that already has a voice memo. Delete the old voice memo (p.
Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 2 Enter 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. Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0038 Playback starts. Edit 3 The following operations can be performed during playback. Zoom button right (y) Increases the volume Zoom button left (f) Reduces the volume Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
Camera Settings 7Settings Setting the Setting Menu Settings for the camera are set from the [W Setting] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings. 1 2 3 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an item and set it up. After finishing the settings, press the 3 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to the previous screen.
Formatting the Memory Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. • Do not remove an SD Memory Card while it is being formatted. This may damage the card and make it unusable. • Formatting deletes protected images and any data recorded on the card with a computer or any camera.
Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Sound] screen appears. Sound Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Off 1 1 1 MENU To Change the Operation Volume/Playback Volume 3 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Operation Volume].
Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File) You can use a sound recorded by the camera for sound settings. The first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as the [USER] sound. 1 2 Select [USER] in step 5 in “To Change the Sound Type”. Press the 4 button. 100 - 0038 The playback screen for the recorded sound files appears. MENU 3 4 5 7 Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select a sound file. Play back the selected file to confirm.
2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2012 00:00 Time Settings complete MENU Cancel 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Press the four-way controller (5).
12 13 14 Change the time in the same way as in steps 7 to 11. If you selected [12h] in step 6, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button. The date and time settings are saved and the screen returns to the [W Setting] menu. When you press the 4 button in step 14, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.
7 8 9 10 11 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the hour field. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the hour, then press (5). The frame moves to the minute field. Change the minutes in the same manner. Press the 4 button. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button. When the alarm is set to [Off], the settings are saved and the screen returns to the [W Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to P (Off).
Turning the Alarm Off The Clock display appears and the alarm rings for one minute when the set time is reached while the camera is turned off. You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera while the alarm is ringing. • The alarm will not ring if the camera is on when the set time is reached. • Even if an alarm is set, the alarm will not ring while interval shooting is being performed. Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Destination city. 14:25 Destination The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. City New York DST MENU 6 7 8 TimeDif. + 0:00 Cancel OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved.
Setting the Text Size on the Menu You can set the text size of the item selected with the cursor on the menu to [Standard] (normal display) or [Large] (magnified display). 1 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Text Size] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the text size. Select from [Standard] or [Large].
Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images. When the naming system is set to the [Date], pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Choice Date (Default) PENTX _USER The name of the folder xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date format is set to [dd/mm/yy] A folder is made by day, and the images and sound files of the day are saved in the folder.
Selecting a Rule for Naming Folders 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the rule for naming folders. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Naming the Folder Yourself You can name the folder in which to save images. You can enter up to five numbers and letters. The 5-digit name is displayed after the 3-digit folder number.
5 Press the four-way controller (4) while “A” is selected, or press (35) while “_” is selected. The frame moves to [Settings complete]. Folder Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Settings complete P A R T Y MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the 4 button twice. The folder name is fixed, and returns to the [W Setting] menu. • You can move the cursor by pressing the zoom button. • The folder name you have set is displayed in the [R Setting] menu.
Naming the File Yourself You can name the file of images that are captured. You can enter up to four numbers and letters. The 4-digit name is displayed before the 4-digit file number. 1 2 Select [USER] in step 3 in “Selecting a Rule for Naming Files”. Press the four-way controller (5). The file naming screen appears. “USER” has already been entered.
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 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select a video output format. Choose the video output format to match the output format of the AV equipment. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
Selecting the HDMI Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment with an HDMI cable, set the appropriate video output resolution for playing back images. The default setting is [Auto]. 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [HDMI Out] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an output format. Choose the HDMI output format to match the output format of the AV equipment. Press the 4 button.
Setting the Eye-Fi Communication You can automatically transfer images or movies to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. For details on transferring images, refer to “Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card” (p.218). The default setting is P (Off). 1 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Eye-Fi] on the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness if any button is pressed. 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power Saving] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera turns off automatically. Choose from [5min.], [3min.] or [Off]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
Perform Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting for defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots always seem to be defective in the same place. • Pixel Mapping is only accessible from A mode. Pixel Mapping cannot be selected even if the [W Setting] menu is displayed by pressing the 3 button in Q mode. • When executing Pixel Mapping from Q mode, press the Q button once to enter A mode.
Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: • The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide for the shooting modes and buttons • One of the 3 pre-installed screens • One of your own images (compatible images only) 1 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^ (Start-up Screen) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The image selection screen appears.
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.227) for the reset settings. 1 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. Reset Returns to default settings Reset Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The settings return to the defaults.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item. Startup Shortcut Playback Mode LED Lighting Clock Display MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On)/ P (Off). O (On) P (Off) The startup shortcut is available The startup shortcut is not available The default settings are all O (On). Displaying the Clock Display You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the display.
Light up the LED You can use the camera as a light. Pressing and holding down the Green button lights up the LED Macro Lights when the camera is turned off. 1 Press and hold down the Green button. The LED light up. The LED turn off automatically after the period you have set on [Auto Power Off]. Pressing the power switch turns the camera off immediately. • Not to light up the LED by pressing the Green button, set [LED Lighting] to P (Off) on [Startup Shortcut] from [W Setting] menu (p.194).
8Connecting to a Computer Setting Up Your Computer By installing the software included on the provided CD-ROM on your computer and connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, you can transfer images and movies captured with your camera to the computer and then display and manage them. This section explains how to install the provided software and the other necessary preparations for enjoying the captured images and movies on your computer.
System Requirements The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the images and movies captured with the camera on your computer. * The following lists the minimum system requirements for playing back and editing movies. Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system requirements. Windows OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Space Monitor Others Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium 4 1.
Installing the Software Windows Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been set up, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software. 1 2 Turn your Windows PC on. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. [Auto play] screen appears. Click [PENTAX Software Installer], and then click [Yes].
5 Click [Finish]. “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” installation is complete. 6 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes. Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX). 1 2 3 4 5 8 Connecting to a Computer 200 Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” installer screen appears. Click [ArcSoft].
6 Click [Close]. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” installation is complete. 7 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window closes. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen is displayed. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed.
Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is already connected to your computer with the USB cable. 1 2 3 4 Turn your camera on. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
MSC and PTP MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver.
Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and Your Windows PC Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the provided USB cable. 1 2 3 Turn your Windows PC on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Windows PC using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with arrow mark of the camera. 8 Connecting to a Computer 204 4 facing the front side Turn your camera on. The “AutoPlay” screen appears.
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Windows PC. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the builtin memory will be transferred to your Windows PC. 5 Click [Import media files to local disk]. The “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” starts. 6 Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. To specify the destination location, click the folder icon at [Destination Folder]. 7 Click [Import].
When the “AutoPlay” Screen Does Not Appear 5 6 7 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. Click [PhotoImpression]. Click the icon of connected camera at the upper left on the screen. The import screen appears. For the following procedures, proceed to step 6 on p.205. 8 Connecting to a Computer 206 Images are stored in folders named by the shooting date (“XXX_0808” for August 8. “XXX” is a three-digit folder number.).
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC 1 2 3 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. Click [Eject xxx (name of the camera)]. A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed. Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and the camera. • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed.
Starting “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” starts and the main window appears. Media Window Interface A B * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. 8 Connecting to a Computer 208 A PhotoImpression You can view or manage still pictures.
Media Browser Interface A B C D * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. A Views Displays the configuration of folders or groups sorted by your favorites, GPS information or a detected person. B Preview Area Displays the contents of the selected folder or sorted group. C Properties Displays the information of the selected image, detects people or displays the map of the location at which the image was shot (only for images with GPS information).
Viewing Images 1 2 Click [PhotoImpression] or [VideoImpression] from the main window. Select and click the folder or the group containing the image you want to view. Images are displayed. 3 8 Connecting to a Computer 210 Select and double-click the image you want to view. The selected image is displayed with the viewer. With the viewer, you can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit it and so on. You can also play back movies or sound files.
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” by using the help pages. 1 2 Click [Help] from [Menu] on the menu bar. The help screen appears. Click the desired topic. An explanation is displayed.
Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Your Macintosh Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable. 1 2 3 Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable. Connect the terminal of the USB cable with arrow mark of the camera. 4 8 Connecting to a Computer 212 facing the front side Turn your camera on. The camera is recognized as [NO_NAME] on the desktop.
Transferring Images Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the builtin memory will be transferred to your Macintosh. 5 6 7 8 Double-click the [MediaImpression] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” starts and the main browser window appears. Set up [Destination Folder] and select [Subfolder Name].
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh 1 2 Drag [NO_NAME] on the desktop to the trash. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash. Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and the camera. • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed.
Starting “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. 1 2 Double-click the [MediaImpression] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon. “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” starts and the main browser window appears. Media Window Interface A B * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. B Edit/Managing tool You can edit or manage images.
Media Browser Interface B A C * The screen shown is an example with the default settings. A Views Displays the configuration of folders in your computer. When you browse a folder, the contents of the folder appear in the media thumbnail pane. B Preview Area Displays the contents of the selected folder or the results of the most recent search (the file/s or folder/s that matches the search item). C Actions This panel provides editing/managing functions, such as importing, editing, making movies.
Viewing Images 1 2 3 Click [Pictures], [Videos], or [All Media] from the main window. Select and click the folder containing the image you want to view in the folder pane. Images are displayed in the media thumbnail pane. Select and double-click the image you want to view in the media thumbnail pane. The selected image is displayed with the viewer. With the viewer, you can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit it and so on. You can also play back movies or sound files.
Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can automatically transfer images or movies to a computer or similar devices via wireless LAN using a memory card that is equipped with the wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card) function. 1 2 3 4 5 Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. Turn the camera off. Insert the Eye-Fi card that has been set up. Turn the camera on.
• When you use a new Eye-Fi card, copy the install file of Eye-Fi Manager stored on the card to your computer before you format the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card, or set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off) in a location where wireless LAN devices are restricted or prohibited, such as on planes (since images are transferred via wireless LAN). • If you insert an older version Eye-Fi card in the camera, an error message appears.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode √: Can be set. 9 Appendix 220 ⎯: Settings and changes are not applied. ×: Cannot be set.
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*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 *9 *10 *11 *12 *13 9 Appendix 222 Movie SR is used for movies, while Pixel Track SR is used for still pictures. Flowers cannot be detected when using digital zoom or Intelligent Zoom. Before shooting only optical zoom and digital zoom are available, during shooting only digital zoom is available. Only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom are available, digital zoom is not available. Only optical zoom is available, digital zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Battery depleted Memory card full The card memory is not enough to copy images/ sounds Memory card error The built-in memory is not formatted Card is not formatted Card is locked Compression error No image/sound Movie recording stopped Deleting Image folder cannot be created Protected 9 Appendix Camera cannot play this image and sound Description The battery is exhausted.
Message Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping No more images can be selected The camera will turn off to prevent damage from overheating Not enough battery power remaining to complete the requested operation 9 Appendix 224 Description Displayed when you try t
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed The camera will not turn on The battery is installed incorrectly The battery is exhausted The camera is connected to a computer No image appears The camera is connected to on the display a TV The display is set to off.
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 Lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully (p.62). Or set the focus manually (p.92). Locate the desired subject in the focus frame (focusing area) in the center of the display.
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.120). — : N/A Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.194).
Item Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No.
[W Setting] Menu Items Reset Setting Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.175 No No No p.46 p.176 No Yes Yes Yes p.178 No No p.180 No No No No Yes*1 Yes Yes p.182 p.43 p.182 p.183 p.185 p.202 No p.187 Yes Yes p.188 p.189 Yes p.189 Yes Yes Yes Yes ⎯ ⎯ ⎯ p.190 p.190 p.191 p.191 p.194 p.137 p.
Item Startup Shortcut Playback Mode LED Lighting Clock Display Format GPS On/Off Record log GPS*2 GPS Logging Last Default Setting Memory Setting O (On) Yes O (On) Yes O (On) Yes Cancel ⎯ Off Yes Logging Interval: 15 sec. Yes Logging Duration: 1 hr. Save log Save data Discard Cancel log data GPS Time Sync Off *1 Except the folder name that you created *2 Optio WG-2 GPS only Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes ⎯ Yes Page p.194 p.194 p.194 p.
Item Default Setting Red-eye Compensation Recorded Pixels Resize Quality Level Cropping Image/Sound Copy Voice Memo Single Image/ Sound Protect All Images/ Sounds Single Image DPOF All Images Start-up Screen ⎯ Depending on the picture taken Depending on the picture taken Depending on the picture taken Built-in memory → SD Memory Card ⎯ Depending on the recorded image/sound Depending on the recorded image/sound Copies: 0 Date: P (Off) Default 1 Last Memory Reset Page Setting Setting ⎯ ⎯ p.152 ⎯ ⎯ p.
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.180). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC92 (*) (Battery charger D-BC92, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC117 (AC adapter D-AC115, DC coupler D-DC92, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC adapter are only sold as a set.
Main Specifications Type Number of Effective Pixels Image Sensor Digital compact camera Approx. 16 megapixels 1/2.3 inch CMOS Number of Recorded Still Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Media 9 Appendix 234 (4608×3456), (3456×3456), (4608×2592), 6 (3072×2304), (3072×1728), f (2592×1944), (2592×1464), h (2048×1536), h (1920×1080), l (1024×768), m (640×480) * Fixed at h/h in Frame Composite mode. * Fixed at f in Digital Wide mode, however, the first frame uses h.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Built-in Memory (4608×3456) (3456×3456) (4608×2592) 6 (3072×2304) (3072×1728) f (2592×1944) (2592×1464) h (2048×1536) h (1920×1080) V (1280×960) l (1024×768) m (640×480) C 17 pictures 20 pictures 20 pictures 30 pictures 35 pictures 35 pictures 47 pictures 55 pictures 81 pictures 128 pictures 194 pictures 403 pictures D 30 pictures 39 pictures 39 pictures 55 pictures 68 pictures 68 pictures 89 pictures 110 pictures 148 pictures 235 pic
• The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of the SD Memory Card used. • The maximum length of continuous recording time for a movie is 25 minutes. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluores. Light, Manual Lens Focal Length 5.0 - 25.0 mm (approx. 28 mm - 140 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length) Aperture F3.5 (W) - F5.
Exposure Control AE Metering Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering Face Detection Detection of up to 32 people’s faces (up to 31 face detection frames on the display), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture * Face Detection AE is available only when the camera detects the subject’s face.
Battery Life Interfaces Image Storage Capacity Approx. 260 pictures * Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23°C or 73.4°F). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. Playback Time Approx. 240 min. * According to the results of in-house testing. Movie Recording Time Approx. 70 min. * According to the results of in-house testing. Sound Recording Time Approx. 270 min.
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 RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 Fax: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Index Symbols A Mode ................................. 16, 52 I button ................................ 49, 51 Q Mode ................................ 16, 52 Q button ............................... 48, 50 [A Rec. Mode] Menu ........... 55, 227 [C Movie] Menu ................... 57, 228 [W Setting] Menu .................. 57, 229 9 Green Mode ............................. 73 i Delete ............................. 122, 135 f/y button .................................. 50 y Magnify ..........................
Dividing movies ........................... 161 DPOF settings ............................. 165 D-Range Setting ..........................102 Drive Mode ................ 79, 81, 82, 84 E EV Compensation ........................101 Extract color filter ......................... 146 Eye-Fi ................................. 189, 218 F Face Close-up Playback .............. 133 Face Detection ..............................69 File Name .................................... 185 Filters ...........................
Playback ............................. 122, 123 Playback (sound) ......................... 170 Playback (Voice Memo) ............... 172 Playback Mode Palette ....... 128, 230 Playing back movies ....................123 Power Saving ..............................190 Power switch .................... 41, 48, 50 Press fully (shutter release button) ................. 62 Press halfway (shutter release button) ................. 62 Product registration ..................... 201 Protect Z .........................
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