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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera.
Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, or leave the battery in a high-temperature location (above 140°F/60°C). The battery could heat up, catch fire, or explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
• If thunder storm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire. Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending.
Care to be Taken During Handling • 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 during 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. • Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.28) regarding the SD Memory Card.
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..................
Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................57 Setting the Playback Mode.............................................................60 Taking Pictures 62 Taking Pictures ...................................................................................62 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................62 Setting The Functions (Program Mode) .........................................63 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) .....
Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies .................114 Setting the Optical Zoom ..............................................................115 Playing Back and Deleting Images 116 Playing Back Images ........................................................................116 Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.................................116 Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................
Recording and Playing Back Sound 158 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ....................................158 Playing Back Sound .........................................................................160 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................161 Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................161 Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................162 Settings 163 Camera Settings.......
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2 5or 4 3or 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. 10 A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files.
Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio Z10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio Z10 has an anti-shake function to prevent camera shake during movie recording. (p.
Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio Z10 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.116, p.135) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.
Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You! With its sporty and sharp design and excellent portability, the Optio Z10 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone. It has a useful clock function, “Clock Mode” for telling the time too. (p.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio Z10 Strap O-ST20 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW70 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72(*) Battery charger D-BC72 (*) AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC72).
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self timer lamp (red) Speaker Microphone Lens Flash Lens cover/power switch Back LCD monitor Power indicator Tripod socket DC input terminal PC/AV terminal Terminal cover Terminal cover Card cover Battery cover 16
Names of Operating Parts Lens cover/power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.43 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 38 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 +1.0 01/01/2007 14:25 12 13 14 Shooting mode (p.53) Flash mode (p.87) Drive mode (p.74, p.75) Focus mode (p.85) Camera shake warning (p.83) Digital zoom icon (p.76) Intelligent zoom icon (p.76) 7 Memory status (p.
Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 8M 1 2 200 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1/250 F3.3 Bright portion (blinks red) Dark portion (blinks yellow) Shutter speed Aperture Recorded pixels (p.89) 10 +1.0+1.0 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 Quality (p.91) White balance (p.92) AE Metering (p.94) ISO sensitivity (p.96) Histogram (p.84) About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning.
A11 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 100 - 0038 8M A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B10 200 1/250 F3.3 01/01/2007 14:25 A9 A10 A1 Playback mode (p.60) A9 Captured date and time (p.36) w : Still Picture Playback A10 Four-way controller guide Mode (p.59) A11 Key lock icon (p.65) P : Digital SR (p.121) B1 Bright portion (blinks red) (p.19) A2 Folder number (p.173) B2 Recorded pixels (p.89) A3 File number B3 Quality (p.91) A4 Protect icon (p.133) B4 White balance (p.92) A5 Voice memo icon (p.162) B5 AE Metering (p.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 2 1 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Powering the Camera 1 Getting Started Charging indicator While charging: Lights red Charging finished: Turns off Battery charger Battery AC plug cord 3 1 To power outlet 2 Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.
1 Getting Started Battery cover Battery Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the side of the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the back of the camera. Close the battery cover. 3 When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open. Removing the Battery 1 2 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery out.
1 Getting Started • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.
4 1 1 2 DC terminal AC adapter Getting Started AC plug cord 3 Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to DC input terminal of the camera with the 2 marks facing the same direction. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started SD Memory Card socket Card cover SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32) • Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
1 Open the card cover. When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open. 2 Push the card in all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the card cover. Close the card cover in the opposite direction of 2, and slide it in the opposite direction of 1 to fasten it closed. 1 Getting Started Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the back of the camera (the side with the LCD monitor).
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 28 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion Write-protect of existing data or formatting of the card. switch r appears on the LCD monitor 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.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Recorded Pixels Use E 3264×2448 For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC. h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 Clearer f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 1 Getting Started Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89 1 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.
Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m (640×480) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. D (320×240) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 Getting Started The default setting is m (640×480). Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C Best D Better E Good Clearer images Grainier images The default setting is C (Best). Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use 30fps 15fps Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.
Turning the Camera On and Off Lens cover/power switch 1 Power indicator Getting Started 1 Open the lens cover. The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Close the lens cover. The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off. Taking Pictures 1p.
Q button Getting Started Playback Mode 1 Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. 1 Press and hold the playback button for two seconds. The LCD monitor turns on and the camera starts in Playback mode. To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, open the lens cover. Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.
Initial Settings 1 Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Getting Started Four-way controller 4 button 3 button The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions.
2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel DST OFF OK OK Daylight saving time If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. 1 Getting Started The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36).
Setting Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [Hometown]. Getting Started 4 English Press the four-way controller (5). Hometown New York The Hometown screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). DST OFF MENU Cancel OK OK The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 8 Press the 4 button.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5). mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time 1 0:00 MENU Cancel OK OK The frame returns to [Date Style]. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time 0:00 MENU Cancel 7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.
1 Getting Started 38 When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. If you press the 4 button in Step 9, 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.) reaches 00 seconds.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Zoom/w/x button 1 2 3 4 Open the lens cover. Quick Start The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 2 38 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 LCD monitor.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. 2 Quick Start Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red. Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button 2 Q button Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.
Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 2 Quick Start Rotating the Displayed Image 1 2 3 4 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (234 5) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 3 Common Operations 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A Mode 1 Lens cover/power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.
2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.39) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.39) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (p.107) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.158) 3 Zoom/w/x/f/y button 4 Q button Changes the captured area. (p.76) 3 Switches to the Q mode. (p.
1 3 3 Common Operations 2 4 5 6 7 8 Q Mode 1 Lens cover/power switch 2 Shutter release button Turns the camera on and off. (p.32) Switches to A mode. (p.
3 Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.117) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.119) Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display. (p.118) Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of the selected folder. (p.
7 Green/i button Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.127) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.129) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.118) Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.118) 8 3 button 3 Common Operations Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.48) Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display. (p.
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu. During recording 3 Common Operations 38 100 0038 100-0038 01/01/2007 14:25 01/01/2007 14:25 MENU Rec.
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ 3 MENU ਞၭ Exit Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Rec.
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. 3 Common Operations To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).
Menu List Page p.89 p.91 p.
• Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.64) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Fn settings menu of the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.
Four-way controller 4 button Setting the Shooting Mode 3 1 2 3 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode. A shooting mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the shooting mode is chosen. You can turn off the shooting mode guide by operating the menu. Refer to “Setting the Guide Display” (p.179) for details of how to operate the menu. Press the 4 button.
There are 16 available shooting modes. 1 5 Auto Picture Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically. 2 R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.63) 3 A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture. (p.66) 3 Common Operations 4 C Movie Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.
8 z Natural Skin Tone Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode. 9 e Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. 3 i Surf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains. a \ Sport Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed.
d E Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.72) e Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish. 3 Common Operations 56 D Food f Y Frame Composite Use this mode to take pictures with a frame. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h. (p.
Calling Up a Specific Menu If you set the Green Mode in the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode when you press the Green button. If you set Fn Setting in the Green button, the menu assigned to the four-way controller is displayed when you press the Green button. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance.
Registering Fn Setting in the Green Button 1 2 3 Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Green Button A pull-down menu appears. Q Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Fn Setting]. 9Green Mode Fn Setting MENU Cancel 3 Common Operations 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the four-way controller key to set. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Using the Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is called up. When [Fn Setting] is called up, the functions assigned to the four-way controller (2345) are displayed. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the function you want to change. 3 Change the settings and press the 4 button or the Menu button. 3 +1.0 The camera returns to capture status.
Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button. 100 0038 100-0038 3 Common Operations 01/01/2007 14:25 MENU Resize Digital SR MENU Cancel OK MENU OK Cancel SHUTTER OK OK OK Press halfway 38 01/01/2007 14:25 Closes the Playback Mode Palette and goes to A mode.
Playback Mode Palette Page p.121 p.123 p.135 p.137 p.138 p.42 p.140 p.147 p.148 p.149 p.
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 4 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In 5 (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four shooting modes: - (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and e (Portrait mode). 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select 5 (Auto Picture mode).
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Setting The Functions (Program Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program mode). 3 4 The Capture Mode Palette appears. Press the 4 button. Set the functions you want to use. 4 Taking Pictures In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures.
Shutter release button Green button Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) 4 In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Taking Pictures 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
• In Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture 38 Mode Palette in Green Mode. If you try to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, (key lock icon) appears. Key lock icon • If you switched to Q mode from Green Mode, you cannot display the [W Setting] menu by pressing the 3 button. If you try to display the [W Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) appears.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) 4 You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Taking Pictures A 4 1 2 3 4 5 Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Shutter release button Zoom/f/ y button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite). Press the 4 button. 3 4 A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 5 MENU Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Press the 4 button.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait) 4 Taking Pictures In z or e mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture. z e 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • Continuous Shooting and HS Cont. Shooting cannot be used in z or e mode. • Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera. • In z or e mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) 4 Taking Pictures C(Kids mode) is ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look. “Face Recognition AF” and. “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure. C 1 Ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look.
• Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting cannot be used in C mode. • Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera. • AE metering is set to multi-segment metering. • The focus frame of the W(Automatic Tracking AF) follows the movement of the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway when the location of the subject’s face is not recognized.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) 4 Taking Pictures Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). Press the 4 button.
7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. In E mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Using the Self-timer 4 In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Taking Pictures g Z 1 2 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake.
Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. c 1 2 Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Continuous before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, Shooting the longer the interval between shots. HS Cont.
Zoom/w/x button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. 4 1 Taking Pictures Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject (Wide). Zoom button (x) : enlarges the subject. When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom. 38 35.
Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 Intelligent Zoom Not Available (7× optical zoom available) Approx. 8.1× Approx. 8.8× Approx. 9.9× Approx. 11.2× Approx. 22.3× Approx. 35.7× (Same as 35.7× Digital Zoom) Digital Zoom Equivalent to approx. 35.7× - When Digital Zoom is set to Off. - When the recorded pixels is 8M.
Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The selected setting is saved. 4 Taking Pictures 78 4 Press the 3 button. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. Rec.
Zoom/w/x button Four-way controller Green button 4 button 3 button Using the Digital Wide Function Press the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button when in A mode. Press and hold the w side of the Zoom/ w/x button to set the zoom to the widest position, release the button, and then press it again. 2 3 Enter the Digital Wide mode? Digital Wide Cancel ขᶖ OK OK Press the four-way controller (2). Press the 4 button. The camera enters the digital wide mode and an explanation is displayed for approx. 5 sec.
+ Press the shutter release button. The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture. If you want to stop capturing images in the digital wide mode, go to step 6. 4 Taking Pictures 5 ቯ 4 1 Guide Press the shutter release button.
6 Press the 3 button, 4 button, or Zoom/ w/x button. 7 8 Press the four-way controller (2). Exit the Digital Wide mode? Press the 4 button. The Digital Wide mode stops. Exit Cancel ৾ક OK OK Setting the Digital Wide Function The Digital Wide function is set to O (On) in the default settings. Use the A mode to set whether the camera enters the Digital Wide mode when the w side of the Zoom/w/x button is pressed. 1 Press the MENU button in A mode.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 4 Taking Pictures You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). • All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal. • Y appears when camera shake is likely to occur.
Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) before and after shooting tells Dark portions Bright portions you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.
Setting the Shooting Functions Four-way controller 4 button 4 Selecting the Focus Mode = Standard q Macro 3 Pan Focus s Infinity \ Manual Focus 1 2 Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 8 cm to 50 cm (3.2 in. to 24 in.).
• In 9 mode, you can only select =, 3 and q. • If you select something other than,3 or s for the focus mode when shooting with C the sound of the camera focusing may be audible in the recorded sound, depending on the shooting environment. • When shooting with = selected, if the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 8 cm (when the focus limit is off).
Four-way controller 4 button Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye b Soft Flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. Flash Mode Auto MENU Cancel OK OK The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. 4 Taking Pictures [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. 5 Press the 4 button. Storage Capacity Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel 12 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 OK OK The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Selecting the Quality Level C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Best D Better E Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Adjusting the White Balance 4 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Taking Pictures White Balance Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G H Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
5 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57) Saving the White Balance 1p.105 Manual Setting 4 Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the AE Metering 4 You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. AE metering Taking Pictures L M N 1 Multi-segment metering Centerweighted metering Spot AE metering The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines 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 the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully. • If you use the [AE Metering] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the ISO Sensitivity 4 You can select the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. ISO Sensitivity Taking Pictures AUTO 1 2 3 4 64 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 The sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range set in the procedures described in “Setting Automatic Sensitivity” (p.97).
Setting Automatic Sensitivity You can choose an automatically adjusted range of ISO sensitivity from among six ranges: 64 to 100, 64 to 200, 64 to 400, 64 to 800, 64 to 1600 and 64 to 3200. The initial setting for the AUTO range is ISO 64 to 800. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO].
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. 4 Setting the Focusing Area Taking Pictures You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple K Spot Automatic W Tracking AF 1 Normal autofocus area The autofocus area becomes smaller. Keeps moving subjects in focus.
7 Press the 4 button. The AF Setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • In Y mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot). • In 5, z and e mode, [Focusing Area] is set to J (Multiple). • In C mode, [Focusing Area] is fixed to W. • If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button. (p.57) Setting the Focus Limiter 1 Press the 3 button in A mode.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 4 Taking Pictures You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. The following setting is saved. F (Soft) G (Normal) H (Hard) 4 Rec.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 4 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. The following setting is saved.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. 1 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. The following setting is saved. F (Low) G (Normal) H (High) 4 Rec.
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Date Imprint Function For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures. 4 1 Press the MENU button in A mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec.Mode] appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The selected setting is saved.
Saving the Settings (Memory) Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Description The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.87) The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (p.74, p.75) The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) (p.85) The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button (p.76) The manual focus position set with the four-way controller (23) (p.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button 1 Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 4 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). Taking Pictures The Memory screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Recording Movies Shutter release button Zoom/ w/ x button Four-way controller 4 button Recording a Movie 4 1 2 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Movie MENU 3 Press the 4 button. C mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.
4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD memory card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. • • • • The flash will not discharge in C mode. The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. In C mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering. When the Focus Mode is set to \, you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies m (640×480) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. D (320×240) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5).
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 4 You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Selecting the Frame Rate 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps.
MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) 4 Taking Pictures You can set the color mode to black and white or sepia, as well as full color, when recording a movie. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function In C mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) function. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5).
MENU Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies 4 Taking Pictures You can set the focusing method used when recording movies. Select either to always continue to focus on the subject while shooting, or to lock the focus in the position selected by pressing the shutter release button halfway with the subject in focus before shooting.
Four-way controller 3 button Rec.Mode 1/3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 8M AWB AUTO 800 ɣ MENU ਞၭ Exit Setting the Optical Zoom You can set whether or not to use the optical zoom during movie recording. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Optical Zoom].
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as [A mode]. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as [Q mode]. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode 1 Press the Q button.
Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. 1 Frame 1 A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display. 2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 2 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously.
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.19 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100 - 0026 01/01/2007 14:25 OK Movie Histogram + Info 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 100 - 0026 7M OK 200 1/250 F3.3 01/01/2007 14:25 OK No Info Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.
Digital SR Zoom/f/y button Q Button Four-way controller 4 button Green button MENU Cancel OK OK Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR For correcting the camera shake in recorded images. 1 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 100-0001 Executes shake reduction processing on this image 5 SR on/off Cancel MENU 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (Digital SR). 4 Press the 4 button. OK The image to correct is displayed.
7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? If the image is protected, you can only select [Save as]. 8 Overwrite Save as Press the 4 button. The corrected image is saved to the built-in memory or SD Memory Card. MENU Cancel OK OK • If you overwrite the image, the shake information is lost, and you cannot perform shake correction again.
Slideshow Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). 4 Press the 4 button twice. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
3 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU 3sec Wipe OK Start A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].
Playing Back Movies Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 5 100 - 0017 00:30 01/01/2007 14:25 Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment External Input Terminal AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) PC/AV terminal yellow white Terminal cover 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 126 By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. 1 2 3 4 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
Deleting Images Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. Deleting a Single Image/Sound File You can delete a single image or sound file. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.133) 1 2 3 4 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image/sound file you want to delete. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. Press the 4 button.
Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.161), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 4 Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted.
Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Nine thumbnail images appear. 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 6 Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 130 Delete all selected images/sounds Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete].
Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.133) 1 Press the i button in Q mode. 5 2 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 4 Press the 4 button. Delete all images/sounds All the images and sound files are deleted. Delete All Cancel MENU Recovering Deleted Images 1p.
Image Recovery Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted.
Protect Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. 5 6 7 The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select image/sound]. Press the 4 button.
Protect Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 5 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 3 Press the 4 button. Playing Back and Deleting Images The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Resize Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved.
Cropping Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green button MENU Cancel OK OK Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. 1 2 3 5 The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping). Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. Choose the cropping conditions.
Image/Sound Copy Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 6 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears.
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 at a time. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. 5 6 Press the 4 button. 7 Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy. 100 - 0017 Copy this image/sound MENU Cancel OK OK The selected image/sound file is copied.
Digital Filter Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. Digital Filters Processes the image using the selected filter. You can choose from two filters: B&W and sepia. Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose Color filter from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
To Select a B&W/sepia filter or the Soft Filter 5 6 7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. You can preview the results of the filter effect. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Overwrite original image? to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. Overwrite Save as MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button.
To Select the Fisheye Filter or the Brightness Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the digital filter you want to use. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. The fisheye filter effect increases each time you press the four-way controller (5) and decreases each time you press the four-way controller (4). For the brightness filter, the brightness increases each time you press the four-way controller (5) and decreases each time you press the four-way controller (4).
Red-eye Compensation Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Redeye Compensation). 4 Press the 4 button.
Frame Composite Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.
7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/f/y button to make the image larger or smaller. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. 10 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
How to display the Movie Edit menu Digital SR Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit. To stitch two movies together (p.149), choose the first movie (first half). 6 Editing and Printing Images 146 2 Press the four-way controller (3).
Movie Edit OK Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies MENU Cancel OK OK OK MENU OK Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen. 6 Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. 7 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.
How to display the Movie Edit menu DPOF Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Dividing a Movie 5 Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. 6 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0042 00:09 The screen for choosing the dividing position appears. 7 6 Editing and Printing Images 148 Use the four-way controller (2345) to determine the dividing position.
Movie Edit OK Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies MENU Cancel OK OK OK OK MENU Stitching Movies 5 6 Select [Stitch Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The movie selection screen appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the second movie (latter half). 100 - 0042 00:20 Choose the second movie 6 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. 9 10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Stitch]. Press the 4 button.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files.
5 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The message [DPOF setting for this image] DPOF setting for appears. this image To make DPOF settings for another image, 00 Copies use the four-way controller (45) to select Date Date another image. MENU Cancel OK OK If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
DPOF Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green button MENU Cancel OK OK Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.150. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.
Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. • You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC63 when the camera is connected to the printer.
Printing Single Images 1 2 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the 4 button. OK The setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.
9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. 10 Paper Size Setting Card L 100×150 Postcard 4”×6” Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel 2L 8”×10” A4 Letter 11”×17” A3 OK OK The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. 100 - 0017 Print all images Copies Total Date The number of copies and date setting that MENU Cancel you choose apply to all the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single Images” (p.
Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. 2 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies. Refer to p.150 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Speaker Microphone Shutter release button Voice Recording 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 158 Four-way controller 4 button 1 MENU Cancel OK Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
3 Press the 4 button. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 4 1 2 01:31:44 00:00:00 SHUTTER REC Start Press the shutter release button fully. 01/01/2007 14:25 14 :25 01:30:22 Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks 00:01:22 during recording. You can record sounds continuously for up SHUTTER REC Stop 01/01/2007 to 24 hours.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller 1 2 3 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 160 4 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 The sound file is played back. 00:01:30 1 Total file recording time 01/01/2007 14:25 14 :25 2 Playback time The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Digital SR Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Voice Memo The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Press the 4 button. 7 MENU Cancel OK OK Recording starts. You can record a voice memo continuously for up to 24 hours.
Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the fourway controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 100 - 0038 01/01/2007 14:25 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 162 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Settings Camera Settings How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Date Adjust screen appears.
7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. 8 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2007 Time MENU Cancel 9 Press the four-way controller (5). 0:00 OK OK Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following mm/dd/ yy 24h Date Style items depending on the date style set in Date 01/01/2007 Step 4.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
Changing the Sound Type 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. 7 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER] and press the 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 9 Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 6 to 8. 10 Press the 3 button. The setting is changed and the screen returns to the [W Setting] menu.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit 3 button Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time. You can choose whether the alarm will ring at the same time every day or only once at the set time. Setting the Alarm 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Alarm screen appears.
8 Press the 4 button twice. The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). 9 Press the 4 button. [Alarm is set] appears and the camera turns off. 1/3 Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU ⚳ੌ Exit Checking the Alarm 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Alarm screen appears. Check the alarm frequency and time.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.164) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone.
8 9 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.170 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The World Time screen appears.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following 17 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai and Japanese.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name to Standard or Date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit 3 button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. The following setting is saved.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the LCD monitor returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [5min], [3min] or [Off].
How to display the [W Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/3 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette (p.60). 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display] on the [W Setting] menu. 3/3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
How to display the [W Setting] menu 1/3 Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 01/01/2007 MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.184) for the reset settings. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Setting 3/3 Guide Display Reset The Reset screen appears.
How to display the Playback Mode Palette Start-up Screen Q button Four-way controller 4 button MENU Cancel OK OK Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^ (Start-up Screen). 4 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The image selection screen appears.
Displaying the Clock Mode 4 button 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 LCD monitor. 1 Press and hold down the 4 button. The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen. The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds.
Appendix List of World Time Cities The column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.34) or the World Time (p.170). The column “Video Output Format” indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.
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.105). Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.180).
Flash Mode O (On) Last Memory Setting Yes Drive Mode Item Default Setting Reset Setting Yes Page Yes Yes P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) O (On) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DISPLAY P (Off) Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes — Yes Yes p.58 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes p.101 p.102 p.103 p.104 File No.
[W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time Alarm Alarm Time World time World Time Destination (City) Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset 9 3 3 1 1 1 1 According to initial setting 24h 1/1/2007 According to initial setting P (Off) 0:00 Same
Item Default Setting Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Movie Edit Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Protect DPOF Single image/ sound All Images/Sounds Single image All Images Image Recovery Start-up Screen Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Depending on the picture taken — Normal B&W — — p.137 — — No — — — p.138 p.42 p.140 — — — — — — — — — Default1 — — Yes — — Yes — — — — — — — — p.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set and function is available. No : Cannot be set. # : Can be set but function is not available.
Note: Menu settings cannot be changed when in Digital wide mode. Q \E 4 D S 9 Appendix Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes , (Auto) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes a (Flash Off) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes b (Flash On) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes c (Auto + Red-eye) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes d (Flash On + Red-eye) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes b (Soft) 9 (Single-frame shooting) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes g (Self-timer) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Z (2 Sec. Self-timer) No Yes Yes Yes No 1 (Continuous Shooting) No Yes Yes Yes No c (HS Cont.
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-LI72 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC72 (*) (Battery charger D-BC72, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC63 (AC adapter D-AC63, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Message 9 Appendix Description The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger. (p.22) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. Memory card full (p.26, p.127) Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again. (p.
Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Print Canceled No image to be processed Wrong DPOF setting Displayed when printing is canceled. Displayed when there are no images to print. Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The battery is not installed The camera will The battery is installed not turn on incorrectly The battery power is low The camera is connected to a PC The camera is connected to a TV No image appears The LCD monitor is set on LCD monitor to OFF Remedy Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert battery according to +- symbols. (p.23) Charge the battery.
Problem Cause The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not The subject is not in in focus the focusing area The subject is too close The focus mode is set to q The flash mode is set to a (flash off) The drive mode is set The flash does not to 1 or c discharge The focus mode is set to s The shooting mode is set to C The USB The USB connection connection with mode is set to computer does not [PictBridge] work properly The USB connection with The USB connection printer does not mod
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8.0 megapixels Sensor 8.29 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.
Movie/Sound 30fps Built-in 256 MB Memory 3 min. C 49 min. 47 sec. m 1 min. 5 min. D 640×480 6 sec. 5 sec. 1 min. 7 min. E 41 sec. 42 sec. 1 min. 6 min. C 19 sec. 3 sec. D 1 min. 8 min. D 320×240 47 sec. 12 sec. 2 min. 11 min. E 31 sec. 33 sec. 15fps Built-in 256 MB Memory 1 min. 7 min. 38 sec. 28 sec. 2 min. 10 min. 13 sec. 10 sec. 3 min. 14 min. 16 sec. 57 sec. 2 min. 11 min. 31 sec. 33 sec. 3 min. 15 min. 28 sec. 53 sec. 5 min. 23 min. 3 sec. 6 sec. Sound Built-in 256 MB Memory 41 min. 17 sec. 3 hr.
Playback Functions Focus Modes Focus Exposure Mechanism Shooting Modes Digital Filters Movie Shutter Flash 9 Appendix Drive Modes Self-timer 198 Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max.
Time Function World Time Clock Mode 75 cities (28 time zones) Clock display by holding down 4/W button while camera is turned off (approx. 10 sec.
WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
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Index Symbols A [A Rec.Mode] menu ......... 51 A mode ............................ 10 Q button .................... 44, 46 Q mode ........................... 10 [W Setting] menu ............... 52 9 Green Mode ................. 64 X Green Button .......... 44, 47 i Delete ................... 42, 127 x Tele ............................... 76 w Wide ............................ 76 y Magnify ....................... 119 f Nine-image display ..... 117 g Self-timer ......................
Contrast ........................... 103 Copy ................................ 138 Cropping .......................... 137 D Dark portions ..................... 19 Date and time ............ 36, 164 Daylight G ......................... 92 Daylight saving time .......... 36 Default setting ........... 34, 184 Delete i ................... 42, 127 Deleting sounds ............... 128 Digital Filter ..................... 140 Digital SR (Blur Reduction) ................ 66 Digital SR (Camera Shake Reduction) ...
P PAL ................................. 175 Pan Focus 3 ................... 85 Photo processing lab ....... 150 PictBridge ........................ 153 Playback ... 41, 116, 125, 160, 162 Playback Mode .................. 33 Playback Mode Palette ...... 60 Playing back movies ........ 125 Playing back sounds ....... 160 Power Saving .................. 177 Power saving function ..... 177 Power switch ............... 43, 45 Press fully (shutter release button) ..... 40 Press halfway (shutter release button) ..
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