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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 with 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.
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 the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.183) 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 disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock. • If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• Do not disassemble or modify the AC adapter. This can cause a fire or electric shock. • If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the AC adapter or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock. • If water should happen to get inside the AC adapter, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the adapter can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Caution • This camera uses four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here. Using other types of batteries may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may explode or cause a fire. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.
small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed. 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).
• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod. Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. Storing Your Camera • Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. • The data on the SD Memory Card may be lost in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
Contents Using Your Camera Safely ...............................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5 Contents ...........................................................................................8 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................15 Camera Features.................................................................................16 Checking the Contents of the Package ......
Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................49 Operating the Menus ......................................................................49 Menu List ........................................................................................52 Taking Pictures 56 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................56 Holding the Camera........................................................................
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels......................................91 Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ....................................92 Setting the White Balance ..............................................................93 Setting the AE Metering..................................................................95 Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................96 Setting the AUTO ISO Range..........................................
Playing Back and Deleting Images 118 Playing Back Images ........................................................................118 Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................118 Playing Back Movies ....................................................................119 Multi-Image Display ......................................................................120 Using the Playback Function ........................................................122 Slideshow .
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................159 Printing a Single Image ................................................................159 Printing All Images........................................................................161 Settings 162 Camera Settings................................................................................162 Changing the [W Setting] Menu....................................................162 Formatting the Memory ................
Connecting to a Computer 183 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................183 Setting the USB Connection Mode ...............................................183 Connecting the Camera and the Computer..................................184 Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer ............................185 Using the Provided Software ...........................................................186 System Requirements .............................................
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones below. 2 4 5 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. 14 A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording 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 this chapter 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 of camera operations, refer to the pages for each function. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of this 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*, so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when one or more of the subjects are smiling, or it will tell you that anyone blinked, so you can take many shots from which you can choose the best.
Advanced Movie Recording Functions This camera has a “Movie SR” function to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.114). You can record movies in 1920 × 1080 pixel (16:9) Full HD format (p.114) and can enjoy viewing high-quality movies on AV devices by connecting the camera using a commercially available HDMI cable (p.134). Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your children or pets as a visual diary of their development (p.108).
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera X-5 Strap O-ST92 (*) Lens cap O-LC129 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW129 Four AA alkaline batteries USB cable I-USB7 (*) Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
Names of Parts Front Self-timer lamp (focus assist light) b button Microphone Strap lug PC/AV PC/AV terminal Remote control receiver Lens Speaker Terminal cover DC terminal HDMI terminal (Type D) Back Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder 20 Flash (stored) Mode dial Display Power button/Power lamp Shutter release button Strap lug Zoom lever m button
Bottom Battery/card cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery/card cover Names of Operating Parts 4 button 3 button e-dial Movie button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.48) for an explanation of the function of each button.
Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 3 button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “Grid Display” and “No Info”. Normal Display Histogram + Info 38 38 16 M 200 09/09/2012 14:25 No Info • When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 3 button.
Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) A1 to A16 and B1 appear when “Normal Display” is selected. All the icons appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 38 A1 A2 A3 16 M B1 A4 A5 A6 1/250 F3.5 200 2005/03/25 14:25 +1.0 A13 A15 A16 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 A14 A1 Shooting mode (p.68) A2 Face Detection icon (p.61) A3 D-Range Setting icon (p.98) A4 Shake Reduction icon (p.
* A3 varies depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. P Q O * * * * * * * 24 When [Highlight Correction] is set to O (On) When [Shadow Correction] is set to O (On) When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to O (On) If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P (Off), nothing appears in A3. For A4, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec.
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 3 button. Normal Display 100 - 0038 Edit 09/09/2012 14:25 3 Histogram + Info 100 - 0038 16 M 3 200 1/250 F3.
Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected. B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected. A3 A4 A5 A6 A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 100 - 0038 A7 A8 16 M 200 1/250 F3.5 B8 Edit 09/09/2012 14:25 A9 A10 A1 Face Detection icon (p.61) A8 Battery level indicator (p.32) A2 Playback mode A9 Captured date and time (p.
Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way Four-way Four-way Four-way 2 3 4 5 MENU controller (2) controller (3) controller (4) controller (5) / OK SHUTTER X /i 3 button DISP e-dial 4 button Shutter release button Green/i button 3 button Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image.
When the image is underexposed, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is overexposed, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions). Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap Gettin g Starte d Attach the lens cap and strap supplied with the camera. 2 Attach the string provided to the lens cap. 1 Getting Started 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug, then secure it on the inside of the clasp. As shown in the illustration, passing the strap through the lens cap’s string prevents the lens cap from being lost. 3 Attach the other end of the strap in the same manner as described above.
Powering the Camera 1 Installing the Batteries Getting Started Install the batteries into the camera. Use four AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Battery/card cover lock lever Battery/card cover 1 Open the battery/card cover. 1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock. 2 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. 2 Insert the batteries according to the (+)/(–) indicators in the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery/card cover. While steadying the whole battery/card cover with your hands, press to slide it in the opposite direction of 2 until it clicks. To remove the batteries, open the battery/card cover in the same manner in Step 1 of “Installing the Batteries” (p.30) then remove the batteries. • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on.
*2 According to the result of in-house testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. 1 Getting Started • In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal performance at normal temperatures.
4 AC plug cord 1 2 DC terminal Terminal cover AC adapter DC plug 1 Getting Started 3 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. Pull out the terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 1. 2 3 4 Connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the camera. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
Installing an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started This camera uses a commercially available SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, or SDXC Memory Card. Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory when a card is not inserted (p.37). • 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.
1 Getting Started Battery/card cover lock lever SD Memory Card Battery/card cover 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. 1 Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to unlock. 2 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing the lens side of the camera. Push the card in until it clicks.
Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Getting Started Power button 1 2 Remove the lens cap. Press the power button. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens extends. (The lens will not extend if the initial settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.38 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 3 Press the power button again.
Checking the SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed. + r 38 The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images will be saved on the SD Memory Card. The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images will be saved in the built-in memory. The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.6). Images cannot be recorded.
Initial Settings 1 Getting Started The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time (p.36). Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.41) to set the current date and time. 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.169).
If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language. When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language and press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Getting Started 1 2 Press the 3 button.
3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W Hometown]. 1 4 Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The [W Hometown] screen appears. Getting Started English Hometown New York DST OFF Settings complete MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a city. Hometown City DST New York MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 7 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date 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 Getting Started The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Settings complete MENU Cancel 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds. 1 Getting Started 42 When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 1 2 Press the 4 button and switch to the viewfinder. Look through the viewfinder and turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down. 1 Getting Started Adjust the viewfinder diopter to suit your eyesight. If it is difficult to see the image in the viewfinder clearly, turn the diopter adjustment dial up or down. Adjust the dial until the image in the viewfinder appears clearly focused. Point the camera at a white wall or other bright and even surface.
Understanding the Button Functions Comm on Operat ions A Mode 1 2 Common Operations 2 3 c 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b 1 m button Press this button to set the EV compensation value (p.66). In a mode, this button is used for switching the shutter speed and the aperture value (p.79). 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still picture capture mode (except when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.59).
4 Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.36). 5 e-dial Changes the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and aperture value. 6 Movie button 7 Q button Switches to the Q mode (p.48). 8 Four-way controller 2 3 4 5 23 9 Changes the drive mode (p.84). Displays the Capture Mode Palette when the mode dial is set to H (p.69). Displays the Movie Mode Palette when the mode dial is set to C (p.109). Changes the flash mode (p.82). Changes the focus mode (p.86).
Q Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.48). 2 Zoom lever Each time the lever is turned to the right (5) during single-image display, the image is enlarged by 1.1 to 10 times. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (6) (p.64). 3 Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.36). 4 e-dial • Enlarges the image by 1.1 to 10 times when turned to the right (y) during single-image display.
• Changes to folder or calendar display when turned to the left (f) during nine-image display (p.121). • Returns to nine-image display when turned to the right (y) during folder/calendar display (p.121). Adjusts the volume during playback of movies (p.119). 5 Q button Switches to A mode (p.48). 6 Four-way controller 7 Common Operations Plays back and pauses a movie (p.119). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.122). Stops a movie during playback (p.120).
• Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display or zoom display. • Switches from folder/calendar display to nine-image display with the cursor placed on the most recent image. 0 3 button Changes the information on the display (p.25). 2 Common Operations 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 capture mode).
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images are called up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.122). 2 Operating the Menus Rec. Mode Common Operations There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], and [W Setting]. Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in movie mode to display the [C Movie] menu.
Ex.) To set [Quality Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Image Tone]. 2 Rec. Mode 1/4 Common Operations Image Tone Bright Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AWB AF Setting AE Metering MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3) twice. The frame moves to [Quality Level]. 4 Press the four-way controller (5).
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. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button. 6 Press the Q button. When the [A Rec. Mode] menu is displayed from still picture capture mode, the setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.
Menu List [A Rec.
p.116 p.105 p.102 p.102 p.103 p.103 p.104 * IQ Enhancer = Image Quality Enhancer [A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 Rec. Mode 1/4 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2 Rec. Mode 2/4 1/4 Image Tone Bright Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AWB AF Setting AE Metering AUTO Sensitivity AUTO ISO Range ISO100-1600 Flash Exp. Comp. 0.0 D-Range Setting Shake Reduction Sensor Shift Face Detection On MENU Exit MENU [A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 Rec.
[C Movie] Menu Item Recorded Pixels Movie SR Wind Suppression 2 Page p.114 p.114 p.
Item Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Playback Shortcut Format [W Setting] Menu 1 1/4 Setting Folder Name File Name USB Connection Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi MENU Exit MENU Exit [W Setting] Menu 3 Setting Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Select Battery MENU Exit p.177 p.178 p.178 p.178 p.181 p.131 p.180 p.181 p.162 2 2/4 Date IMGP MSC NTSC Auto [W Setting] Menu 4 3/4 5sec. 3min. p.
Taking Still Pictures Taking Picture s Holding the Camera How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures. • Hold the camera firmly with both hands. • Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture. 3 Taking Pictures Horizontal position Vertical position To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object such as a table, tree, or wall. Adjusting the Position of the Display The display can be lowered down to approx. 60° or raised upward to approx. 90°.
1 Pull out the top of the display in the direction of the arrow. 3 Taking Pictures 2 Move the display in the direction of the arrow according to your desired shooting angle. Taking Pictures This camera features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains how to take pictures using b (Auto Picture) mode, by simply pressing the shutter release button.
T W Dial indicator 3 Taking Pictures 4 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display. 38 The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing. 09/09/2012 14:25 Focus frame When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 38 09/09/2012 14:25 Face detection frame You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the right or left (p.64).
5 Press the shutter release button halfway. 38 The selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen. 09/09/2012 14:25 1/250 F4.6 Night Scene Landscape Flower Night Scene Portrait Portrait Sport Candlelight Blue Sky Portrait×Blue Sky Portrait×Backlight Sunset Portrait×Sunset Group Photograph Text The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
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. Press fully This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture.
• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected faces. • You can set the Instant Review function to off (p.102). • You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.101). Using the Face Detection Function The Face Detection function can detect up to 32 people’s faces.
Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) In e (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and the number of recorded pixels. 1 2 3 Taking Pictures 62 Set the mode dial to e. To use the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up (p.84). 3 Take the picture.
Shutter release button Green button Press the Green button in A mode. 38 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.61). To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84). 2 Taking Pictures 1 3 Press the shutter release button halfway.
Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. 1 Turn the zoom lever in A mode. Right (5) Enlarges the subject. Left (6) Widens the area that is captured by the camera. 3 T Taking Pictures If you continue turning the lever to the right (5), the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom and stops at the point it switches to Digital Zoom. Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.
Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Not Available (26× optical zoom only) Approx. 39× Approx. 46.2× Approx. 39× Approx. 46.2× Approx. 58.5× Approx. 74.9× Approx. 62.4× Approx. 117× Approx. 187.2× Equivalent to approx. 187.2× • It is recommended to use a tripod or other support to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at high zoom. • When the focus mode is set to q (Macro) or I (1cm Macro), the zoom position is fixed.
To Set the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom range, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in still picture capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Taking Pictures 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Uses Digital Zoom P Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom The setting is saved. 4 Rec.
2 Turn the e-dial. To brighten, select a positive (y) value. To darken, select a negative (f) value. You can choose the EV compensation value in the range of ±2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. 3 Press the m button. EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 38 1/250 F4.5 +1.0 09/09/2012 14:25 Normal Display 3 Taking Pictures • EV compensation value always appears on the display when set to a value other than ±0.0. When set to ±0.
Selecting the Shooting Mode You can switch the shooting modes by setting the icons on the mode dial to the dial indicator. T W 3 Taking Pictures Dial indicator This camera features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictures with settings suited to your photographic vision. Picture Modes There are following shooting modes: b (Auto Picture), N (Handheld Night Snap), \ (Sport), q (Landscape) and c (Portrait). The characteristics of each mode are as follows.
• In \ mode, the camera tracks the subject and continues to focus on it. When [Focusing Area] (p.89) is set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot), focus can be locked by pressing the shutter release button halfway. • Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196). H Modes Shooting Mode b Flower Description For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened.
Shooting Mode n Stage Lighting c Text E Museum X Digital Wide F 3 Digital Panorama Description For moving subjects on poorly lit stages. Resolution is reduced to i. Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted. For capturing images in places where a flash is prohibited. Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image. (1p.73) Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph. (1p.75) N Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame. (1p.
4 Press the 4 button. 38 The shooting mode is fixed and the camera is set to capture status. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84). 09/09/2012 14:25 Exposure Modes Shooting Modes e a A Description This mode automatically sets the shutter speed Program and aperture value to the proper exposure according to Program Line. Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value Manual Exposure to capture the picture with creative intent.
Various Shooting Methods Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. 1 3 Taking Pictures 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. y 4 OK OK Turn the e-dial to the right (y).
6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash (p.84). 7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.150 3 Taking Pictures • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h. • By default, three frames are built-in to the camera.
2 Press the 4 button. 38 1 The camera enters X mode. Hold the camera vertically so that the shutter release button is on the bottom, and compose the first image (left half of picture). When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.61). 3 3 Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button to take a shot. 2 The first captured image is temporarily saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed.
To Cancel after Taking the First Shot 1 When the shooting screen for the second image is displayed in Step 4 on p.74, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) 3 Taking Pictures Discard Cancel Saves the first image and you can retake the first shot. The first image is saved in h.
4 Press the shutter release button to take a shot. The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame. If you select right (5) in Step 3: The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display. If you select left (4) in Step 3: The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the right edge of the display. 3 5 Take the second frame.
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save Discard Cancel Saves the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame. When this option is selected after shooting the second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched together and saved as a panoramic photograph. Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame. Returns to the previous shooting screen. Unstitched images captured in F mode are saved with a pixel size of i.
2 Press the 3 button. 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.
Using a (Manual Exposure) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value to capture the picture with creative intent. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the metered combination of the shutter speed and aperture value or taking intentionally overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker) photographs. 1 2 Set the mode dial to a. Use the m button to switch between the shutter speed and aperture value. (The default setting is shutter speed.) 3 To use the flash, press the b button.
Using A (USER) Mode To Save the Settings in E Mode By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them by setting the mode dial to E. The following settings can be saved: • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Taking Pictures 1 Shooting modes e (default setting)/a Aperture Shutter speed [A Rec. Mode] menu settings Flash mode Drive mode Focus mode EV Compensation MF Position Exposure compensation range of Auto Bracketing 3 button information display Face Detection mode Set the mode dial to e or a.
5 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Save]. Save as USER Saves current shooting settings in USER mode Save Cancel OK 6 OK Press the 4 button. To Take Pictures in A Mode 1 Set the mode dial to A. The saved settings are retrieved. 2 3 3 Taking Pictures The save process starts. When the save process is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Change the settings already saved in A mode as necessary. To use the flash, press the b button. The flash pops up (p.84).
Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode 3 Taking Pictures , Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye G Slow-speed Sync Slow-speed H Sync+Red-eye The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited.
1 Press the b button. The flash pops up and begins charging. b button 2 Press the four-way controller (4) in still picture capture mode. Flash Mode Auto MENU Cancel 3 4 OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash mode. Taking Pictures The [Flash Mode] screen appears. 3 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
To Use the Flash 1 2 Select a capture mode. Press the b button. The flash pops up and begins charging. b (Red) blinks on the display while charging. When the flash is fully charged, b appears on the display (not displayed in , mode). 3 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 4 Press the shutter release button fully.
When the shutter release button is pressed once, three consecutive pictures at different exposure levels are taken so that you can select the best one later. The shooting order is: correct exposure negative compensation positive compensation. l Auto Bracketing 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. The [Drive Mode] screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a drive mode and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the selected drive mode.
Selecting the Focus Mode = q I 3 s Taking Pictures \ J 1 This mode is used when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) Standard 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. 10 cm Macro to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Press the four-way controller (5) to select \. Press the 4 button. The central portion of the image is magnified to full screen on the display. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus. 5 3 1.5 MENU OK OK \ indicator Taking Pictures The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide.
3 Press the 4 button. The [AF Area Selection] screen appears with the central portion selected. Focus Mode AF Area Selection MENU Cancel 4 3 Taking Pictures 5 OK OK Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the area you want to focus on. Press the 4 button. The focusing area is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. Setting the [A Rec. Mode] Menu To set the main shooting functions, choose each function in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). The camera sets a focusing area in the center of the display and focuses on the nearest subject in the focusing area. The camera sets a narrow focusing area, making easier for you Spot to focus on a specific subject. Automatic The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you Tracking AF are pressing the shutter release button halfway. J Multiple K W 3 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
To Set the Focus Assist Light The focus assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does not work properly. The focus assist light is emitted from the self-timer lamp part. 3 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focus Assist]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Taking Pictures The setting is saved. • Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety but you may feel dazzled.
When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] appears in the [A Rec. Mode] menu for setting the tone of monochrome images instead of [Saturation]. Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels m 3 Taking Pictures You can choose from the following recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
If you select o, 0, 1 or A, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 (same as that of HDTV) and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right. 38 09/09/2012 14:25 3 1 Taking Pictures 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
C Best D Better E Good 1 Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing on a computer screen. (Default setting) Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or posting on websites. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the quality level.
JD JN JW K Daylight Colors Fluorescent Daylight White Fluorescent White Light Fluorescent For use when taking pictures under fluorescent light Manual For use when adjusting the white balance manually • Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to F. • Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.196) for details.
To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. 1 2 3 In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K. 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. 4 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.
• 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 N, 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. • Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.
• When set to c (Digital SR), 9 (Green), c (Time-Lapse Movie), C (Movie) or d (High Speed Movie) mode, only [AUTO] is available. • When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed to the minimum value. • In a (Manual Exposure) mode, you cannot select [AUTO]. • When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), 200 is displayed as the sensitivity instead of 100. • When [Shake Reduction] is set to [Dual], you cannot set the sensitivity to 3200 or 6400.
Compensating Flash Output You can adjust the flash output. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the exposure. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the exposure value in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity is 200. Setting the Shake Reduction By using this function, you can correct camera shake during shooting. You can select the optical correction only (Sensor Shift) or both the optical and electronic correction (Dual). The default setting is [Sensor Shift]. 1 2 For correcting camera shake optically only For correcting camera shake both optically and electronically Neither optical nor electronic camera shake correction is performed.
Switching the Face Detection Function The Face Detection function locates faces in the frame and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for those faces. You can change the setting of the function so that the camera will automatically release the shutter when one or more of the subjects smile. The default setting is [On] for [Face Detection]. On Smile 3 Off Taking Pictures 1 2 The camera detects a person’s face. The camera automatically release the shutter when your subject smiles.
3 Taking Pictures • 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]. • When [Face Detection] is set to [Smile], the shutter may not be released automatically because the Smile Capture function may not work in some situations, such as when the detected face is too small.
Setting the Instant Review Use this setting to specify whether to activate the Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are shot. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Instant Review is displayed. (Default setting) P Instant Review is not displayed. 3 Taking Pictures Instant Review 1p.60 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.
1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation] (or [Tone Adjustment]) in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the level of saturation (or the tone of monochrome images). F G H Saturation Low Normal High Tone Adjustment Blue B&W Sepia You can set the image contrast level. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
4 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. • The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted. • Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print the date and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap. • O appears on the display in still picture capture mode when [Date Imprint] is set.
Setting the Green Button You can assign either [Green Mode] (p.62) or [Fn Setting] to the Green button. You can activate the assigned function by just pressing the Green button. Green Mode Default settings of Fn Setting Four-way Controller 2 3 4 5 1 2 Still Picture Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity Movie Mode Movie SR Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area 3 Taking Pictures Fn Setting Press the Green button to shoot in 9 (Green) mode.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a key to which to assign a function. Green Button Q Fn Setting + + + + Recorded Pixels Quality Level WB White Balance Sensitivity MENU Fn Setting screen 5 3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Taking Pictures 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the function you want to register. The following functions can be registered.
Changing Registered Items 1 Press the Green button in A mode. The functions registered with [Fn Setting] on the Fn Setting screen appear. The displayed functions differ depending on whether the camera is in still picture mode or movie mode before the Green button is pressed. 2 WB AWB AW B Use the four-way controller (23 or 45) to change the setting.
Recording Movies You can switch to the movie recording mode by setting the C icon on the mode dial to the dial indicator. T W 3 Taking Pictures Mode dial Selecting the Movie Mode There are three movie recording modes. Choose your desired mode. c C d 1 Modes Time-Lapse Movie Movie High Speed Movie Characteristics Captures frames for fast motion playback. For recording movies Captures frames for slow motion playback. Set the mode dial to C. The camera enters the movie mode last selected.
3 Use the four-way controller (4 5) to choose a movie mode. When an icon is selected in the Movie Mode Palette, the guide for the selected movie mode appears. Movie For recording movies MENU Cancel OK OK Movie Mode Palette You can turn the guide display off for each mode on the Movie Mode Palette (p.178). Press the 4 button. The movie mode is selected, and the camera is ready for recording movies. The selected movie mode is saved and retrieved when the mode dial is set to C.
Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select C (Movie) from the Movie Mode Palette. The following information appears on the display. 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator (blinks during recording) 3 Remaining recordable time 4 Still picture recordable icon (appears during movie recording) Press the 4 button to capture a still picture while the icon is displayed.
• The image may be distorted, depending on recording conditions. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Only Digital Zoom is available during recording. If you want to record within the optical zoom range, operate the zoom before recording. Intelligent Zoom cannot be used. Playing Back Movies 1p.119 3 If you keep the shutter release button pressed for one second or more, recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed.
1 Press the Movie button. Recording starts. 2 Press the Movie button. Recording stops. • When recording starts using the Movie button, the number of recorded pixels is fixed to 1920 × 1080 and the frame rate 30fps. • The recorded area of a movie becomes smaller, both horizontally and vertically, than the image displayed on the monitor display before recording. 3 Taking Pictures Using the Time-Lapse Movie Function You can capture frames for fast motion playback.
Using the High Speed Movie Function You can capture frames for slow motion playback. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [ d High Speed Movie] from the Movie Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed to 640 × 480 and the frame rate 120fps. • [Movie SR] (Movie Shake Reduction) is fixed to P (Off).
Selecting the Number of Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies In C mode, you can choose the number of recorded pixels and frame rate 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. 3 Settings Recorded Pixels Frame Rate Use Taking Pictures b 1920×1080 30fps Records images in full HD format (16:9). Movement is recorded smoothly.
1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR] in the [C Movie] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Automatically corrects camera shake. (Default setting) P Does not correct camera shake. The setting is saved. You can reduce wind noises during movie recording. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Wind Suppression] in the [C Movie] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Saving the Settings (Memory) 3 Taking Pictures 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 O or P (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 in the Memory function are shown in the table below.
DISPLAY The information display mode selected with the 3 button P File No. If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when O (On) has been selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially O 1 2 p.22 — Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory] in 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. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Playing Back Images Playin g Back and Deletin g Image s Playing Back Still Pictures Q button Four-way controller 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 captured image appears on the display (Single-image display). Edit 2 09/09/2012 14:25 Press the four-way controller (45). The previous or next image appears.
Playing Back Movies You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time. e-dial Q button Four-way controller 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). 100 - 0017 00:30 Playback starts. Available operations during playback e-dial to the right (y) e-dial to the left (f) Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (5) Four-way controller (4) Edit 09/09/2012 14:25 Increases the volume.
3 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. Multi-Image Display Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. 1 In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f). The four-image display appears showing a page consisting of four thumbnail images. Turn the e-dial to the left (f) again to switch to the nine-image display. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images A page consisting of four or nine thumbnail images appears.
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 In nine-image display, turn the e-dial to the left (f) to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, turn the e-dial to the left (f) three times. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
3 button Green button Returns to nine-image display. Switches to folder display. Using the Playback Function 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon. The guide for the selected function appears below. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 122 3 Slideshow 1/2 For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set OK OK MENU Cancel Press the 4 button.
Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode u Slideshow s Image Rotation O Stretch Filter N Small Face Filter Collage P Digital Filter [ Z n o p Z r R Movie Edit N For composing an image with a frame. Select Overwrite or Save as to save. Save as Still For saving one frame from a movie as a still Image picture. Divide For dividing a movie into two. Movies Adding title For adding a title picture to your movie picture Attempts to edit out the red-eye effect in image. Red-eye Edit Success may vary.
Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 3 In Q mode, 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. 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 124 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start]. Slideshow starts Start Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU 5 3sec.
To Set the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval] in Step 4 on p.124. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the interval and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.] or [30sec.]. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].
9 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] and press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips to the next image.
• Images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode and movies cannot be rotated. • Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state. Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. 1 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Turn the e-dial to the right (y), or turn the zoom lever to the right (5). You can use the guide mark “+” that appears at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. 2.
• When [Quick Zoom] (p.178) is set to O (On), you can magnify the image at 10x by simply rotating the e-dial to the right (y) once or turning the zoom lever to the right (5) once. • Movies cannot be magnified.
Deleting Images You can delete images that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.131). 1 4 Press the i button. A confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. 100 - 0017 Delete Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Deleting Selected Images Playing Back and Deleting Images 2 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete.
2 Press the i button. A frame appears on the image. Select & Delete 100-0010 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images. MENU Cancel OK Turn the e-dial to the right (y) to display the Delete selected image in a single screen and check whether you want to delete it or not. Turning to the left returns to four/ nine-image display. However, protected images cannot be displayed in single-image display.
Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.131). 1 2 3 Press the 3 button in Q mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Delete All] screen appears. 4 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. 5 Press the 4 button. All the images are deleted. Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.
5 Press the 4 button. The message [Protects this image] appears. To protect another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. 100 - 0017 Protects this image Protect Unprotect Cancel OK 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 132 7 OK Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected and the screen shown in Step 4 reappears. To protect other images, repeat Steps 4 to 7. Select [Cancel] to exit the Protect setting.
To Protect All Images 1 Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.131. Single Image All Images Cancel OK 2 3 OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. Protects all images 4 OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. All the images are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears. 5 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 By connecting the camera to a TV or other equipment with a video input terminal or HDMI terminal, you can play back images. • If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC129 (optional) is recommended (p.32). • For AV equipment with multiple video input terminals, check the operating manual of the AV equipment, and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected.
3 Connect the other ends of the AV cable to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV equipment. When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal. 4 Turn the AV equipment on. When the equipment that the camera is connected to and the equipment that plays back images are different, turn both on.
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to equipment with an HDMI terminal. 1 2 Turn the AV equipment and camera off. Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal. HDMI terminal 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 136 3 4 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal of the AV equipment. Turn the AV equipment and camera on.
Editing Images Editing and Printin g Image s 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.
6 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a new image. Images taken with the recorded pixels of n/m or at F (Digital Panorama) mode, and movies cannot be cropped. 1 5 Editing and Printing Images 2 3 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to crop.
5 Press the 4 button. The cropped image is saved with a new file name. The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the cropped image. Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) You can stretch a user-selected area of a 4:3 image and store it as a 16:9 image. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select O (Stretch Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. 5 Press the OK button.
6 Press the OK button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. 7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The stretched image is saved. The number of recorded pixels of a new image becomes o for an image taken with m, 0 for an image taken with 6, 1 for an image taken with f, or A for an image taken with a lower number of recorded pixels.
6 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the reduction ratio. F G H Approx. 5 % Approx. 7 % Approx. 10 % MENU Cancel 7 OK OK 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. 8 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed.
Using the Digital Filters This function lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on the selected image. B&W Processes the image into one that has the look of a black and white photograph. Sepia Processes the image into one that has the look of a sepia photograph. Toy Camera Processes the image that looks as though it was shot with a toy camera. Retro Processes the image into one that has the look of an old photo. Processes the image using the selected color filter.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 B&W Sepia Toy Camera Retro Color Extract Color Color Emphasis High Contrast Soft Fish-eye Brightness Miniature B&W 1 3 5 7 9 MENU Cancel 2 4 6 8 10 11OK OK 12 Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Retro Color Extract Color Color Emphasis 6 Original image →Amber →Blue Red →Pink →Purple →Blue →Green →Yellow Red →Green →Blue Sky Blue →Fresh Green →Delicate Pink →Autumn Leaves 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. 7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button.
7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The image processed with the filter is 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 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (HDR Filter) from the Playback Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears. 4 Press the 4 button.
1 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Collage) from the Playback Mode Palette. 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 5 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Recorded Pixels]. Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (5). Editing and Printing Images A pull-down menu appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the recorded pixels.
8 Press the 4 button or the fourway controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Recorded Pixels Layout Backgnd. Select image(s) 3M Create an image MENU Cancel 9 OK OK Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the pattern of layout. You can choose from 3 patterns of layout (7 / 9 / 8). 10 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the item selection screen reappears. Selecting the Background 12 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Backgnd.].
Laying Out the Image • The collage function cannot be used on the following images. - Movies or images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode - Images taken with the recorded pixels of n, l, or m - Images taken with other cameras These images do not appear as selectable items. • If you select an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the black areas appear above and below the image. 15 16 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose [Select image(s)]. Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (5).
22 23 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Save]. Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved. The quality level of the image is fixed at C (Best). Compensating for a Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. The red-eye edit function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera.
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. The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with the recorded pixels of o/n/0/1/h, images of smaller size than h with 4:3 aspect ratio, images taken at F (Digital Panorama) mode, and movies. 1 2 5 3 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.
6 Press the 4 button. The image position and size adjustment screen appears. You can adjust the image using the following operations. Four-way controller Adjusts the position (2345) of the image e-dial Makes the image larger or smaller. 7 MENU OK Cancel OK 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. 8 Press the 4 button.
Optional Frames In addition to the built-in frames that come with this camera, there are optional frames included on the supplied CD-ROM. You can save the optional frames to the camera’s built-in memory or an SD Memory Card. To save them to the builtin memory, first remove the SD Memory Card before proceeding. To Copy Frames 1 2 5 Editing and Printing Images 152 3 4 5 6 Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable. Refer to “Connecting to a Computer” (p.
To Use a New Frame 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 built-in memory or on 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.
6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save. 2 3 4 5 Plays or pauses the movie Stops the movie and returns to the first frame Reverses the movie frame by frame*1 Forwards the movie frame by frame 100 - 0042 00:06 Select the image to save 1 MENU Cancel OK OK *1 Every 30 frame is the first frame for reversing frame.
8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide Cancel OK 9 OK 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. 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. 4 5 Select [Adding title picture] on the movie editing selection screen.
8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the position. e f 9 Adds the title picture to the beginning of the movie Adds the title picture to the end of the movie Specify the position of title picture to add Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected picture is saved as the title picture. • Protected movies cannot be added a title picture. • If a movie is more than 26 minutes long after adding title pictures, you cannot add any more title pictures to it.
2 Press the 4 button. The copying method selection screen appears. Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection. To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{]. SD SD Cancel OK Press the 4 button. All the images are copied to the SD Memory Card.
To copy other images, repeat Steps 3 to 6. Select [Cancel] to exit the copy operation. When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name.
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 by using a DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo processing lab. About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an 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) is displayed. 6 5 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 Select [All Images] in Step 3 on p.160. Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and switch O or P for [Date] setting. Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing a Single Image” (p.160) for details on how to make the settings. Applies DPOF settings to all images Copies Date 01 Date MENU Cancel 4 OK OK Press the 4 button.
Camera Settings Changing the [W Setting] Menu To change the main camera settings, choose each setting in the [W Setting] menu. Refer to the explanation of the respective functions for how to change the settings. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [W Setting] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item and change its setting. Press the 3 button after changing the setting. The setting is saved and the camera returns to Q mode. Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode 1p.
1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Format] screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Format All data will be deleted Format Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to Q mode. Changing the Sound Settings 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
4 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume. Set the volume to f to mute the startup sound, shutter sound, operation sound, and self-timer sound. 5 6 Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps 3 and 4. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to Q mode. To Change the Sound Type 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Startup Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 5 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). 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. Date Adjustment Date Format mm/dd/yy 24h Date 01/01/2012 Time 00:00 Settings complete MENU Cancel 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date format. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 5 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
12 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 11. If you select [12h] in Step 6, the camera automatically switches the display between am and pm corresponding to the time. 13 14 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]. Press the 4 button. The date and time settings are saved. When you press the 4 button in Step 14, the camera clock is reset to 0 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 0 seconds.
4 Press the four-way controller (5). The [X Destination] screen appears. The city that is currently selected blinks on the map. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Destination city. Destination 14:25 The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appear. City DST New York TimeDif. +0:00 OK OK MENU Cancel 6 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select Time]. World Time Select Time Destination London 20:25 Hometown New York 14:25 DST DST OFF MENU 4 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select X or W. X W 6 Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 7 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to Q mode.
4 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/ u] in the [W Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/u] screen appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language. Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language.
Image taken on April 1 with the folder name setting set to [Date] created. A folder with the name “100_0401” is created. The images are saved in the “100_0401” folder. DCIM Image taken on April 8 with the folder name setting set to [Date] created. A folder with the name “101_0408” is created. The images are saved in the “101_0408” folder. Image taken on April 10 with the folder name setting set to [PENTX] created. A folder with the name “102PENTX” is created.
1 2 Select [ _USER] in Step 3 in “Selecting the Rule for Naming Folders”. Press the four-way controller (5). The folder naming screen appears. “_USER” has already been entered. 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 U S E R MENU 3 Cancel OK Enter Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the letter to enter, and press the 4 button. The first letter is fixed and the cursor moves to the second letter.
Changing the Naming System of the File You can change the naming system of the file for storing images. Choice IMGP (Default) USER The name of the file IMGPxxxx (xxxx is the automatically assigned 4-digit file number) The file number follows the setting character which is specified to the camera. AAAAxxxx (xxxx is the automatically assigned 4-digit file number) The file number follows the name you have entered.
2 Press the four-way controller (5). The file naming screen appears. “USER” has already been entered. File 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 U S E R MENU Cancel 3 OK Enter Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the letter to enter, and press the 4 button. The first letter is fixed and the cursor moves to the second letter. 4 5 Repeat Step 3 and enter the remaining letters.
2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select a video output format. Choose the video output format to match the input format of the AV equipment. 4 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images and sounds may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.
The items on the pull-down menu vary depending on the selected Video output format. To change the display, set the Video output format before setting the HDMI output format. The table below shows the combinations of the Video output format and HDMI output.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] in the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. F G H 3 Dark Normal Bright Press the 3 button. The camera returns to Q mode. The display appears with the set brightness.
• Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - While taking pictures in j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)) or C (Burst Shooting(H)) mode - When the AC adapter is connected - In playback mode - While recording a movie - While the camera is connected to a computer - When a menu is being displayed • When no operation is performed after the camera is turned on, the Power Saving function is activated only after 15 seconds elapse even if [5sec.] is set.
Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can set whether to use [Quick Zoom] to magnify playback images to the maximum of 10x by simply turning the e-dial to the right (y) or turning the zoom lever to the right (5) during playback of images in Q mode. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom] in the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P. O Uses the Quick Zoom. P Does not use the Quick Zoom. (Default setting) 3 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to Q mode.
2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the battery type. AUTO Li Ni-MH AL 4 For selecting the battery type automatically (Default setting) Lithium battery Nickel-metal hydride battery Alkaline battery Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Changing the Start-up Screen 1 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Start-up Screen) from the Playback Mode Palette.
4 Press the 4 button. The start-up screen is set. • Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card/built-in memory is formatted. • The start-up screen is not displayed when set to [Off]. • The start-up screen is not displayed when the camera starts up in playback mode.
4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel Mapping]. Pixel Mapping Checks the image sensor and corrects defective pixels Pixel Mapping Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. Defective pixels are mapped and corrected. When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping] appears on the display. Use the AC adapter kit K-AC129 (optional) or replace the batteries with those having sufficient power.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Reset Returns to default settings Reset Cancel OK 4 Press the 4 button. The settings return to the defaults.
Connecting to a Computer Conne cting to a Comp uter 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 a computer. You cannot perform the following setting if your camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. 1 2 3 Turn your camera on. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting this camera to a computer. Connecting the Camera and the Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable. 1 2 3 Turn the computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Face the } mark on the USB cable towards the 4 mark on the camera, and connect the cable to the PC/AV terminal. 7 Connecting to a Computer 4 Turn your camera on. The camera is recognized by the computer.
Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer When the camera is being used by an application such as MediaImpression, it cannot be disconnected until the application is closed. Windows 1 2 Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop. Click [Eject (the device connected)]. The message appears. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the Windows PC and your camera. Macintosh 1 Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.
Using the Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM. Image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX” (for Windows) “MediaImpression 2.
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000 are not supported. Macintosh OS CPU Memory Hard Disk Space Others Mac OS X (Ver.10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7) • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
3 4 Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD/DVD drive icon. The installation screen appears. 5 6 Click [MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX]. Choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software. 7 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression. Remove the check to open the file using another application.
Macintosh 1 2 3 4 Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. Double-click the [Pentax Software Installer] icon. The installation screen appears. 5 Click [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software. 6 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. 7 Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed.
Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If the computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed. Click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your product.
When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear 1 Double-click the [MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX] icon on the desktop. 2 Click [PhotoImpression]. 3 Click [Import]. 3 Click the folder icon next to [Destination Folder] and specify the destination location. To transfer all images, proceed to Step 5. 4 Select an image to transfer. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. 5 Click [Import]. You can find more information on how to use MediaImpression by using the help pages.
Using MediaImpression on Macintosh 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh. Refer to Steps 2 to 4 on p.184 for details. 2 Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the start page appears. 3 Click [Import]. The Import screen appears. 4 7 Connecting to a Computer 192 Select an image to transfer. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Command key.
5 Click [Import]. The images are transferred to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears. When a message appears after transfer is complete, click [Done]. • If the images from the camera are not displayed in the Import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. • You can find more information on how to use MediaImpression by using the help pages. Select [ArcSoft MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar.
Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi Card You can transfer images to your computer or similar devices automatically when a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera. 1 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. 2 3 4 5 Turn the camera off. Insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera. Turn the camera on.
7 Connecting to a Computer • When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the card. • Images are transferred via wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes. • If you insert an older version of Eye-Fi card in the camera, an error message appears.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode 8 Appendix 196 Shooting Mode Function Zoom lever Zoom , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) Flash Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) G (Slow-speed Sync)/ H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) 9 (Standard) j (Continuous Shooting) AC (Burst Shooting L/H) Drive g (Self-timer)/ Mode Z (2 sec.
z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied.
8 Appendix 198 Shooting Mode K Function Zoom lever Zoom z , (Auto) z a (Flash Off) z b (Flash On) z Flash z Mode c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) z G (Slow-speed Sync)/ z H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye) 9 (Standard) z j (Continuous Shooting) z AC (Burst Shooting L/H) z Drive g (Self-timer)/ z Mode Z (2 sec.
z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. —: Settings and changes are not applied.
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8 *9 *10 *11 *12 *13 *14 *15 *16 *17 *18 8 Appendix 200 The Flower mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. Fixed at [Bright] Fixed at f/1 in A (Burst Shooting(L)) or C (Burst Shooting(H)) mode Fixed at F Fixed at J (Multiple) Fixed at L (Multi-segment) The maximum sensitivity is 1600. The sensitivity is fixed to the minimum value. Fixed at P (Off) Highlight Correction is fixed at P (Off). Fixed at [Dual] [Dual] cannot be selected.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description 8 Appendix The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries Battery depleted (p.30). 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.34, p.129). Change the number of recorded pixels or quality level of recorded images and try again (p.137).
Message Data being recorded Data being processed 8 Appendix 202 Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image cannot be processed No card in the camera Available memory on card is insufficient to copy the images Available built-in memory is insufficient to copy the images Cannot process correctly Please pop-up the flash Please confirm the lens cap is removed Not enough battery power remaining to activate Pixel Mapping This card isn’t compatible with this camera The version of this EyeFi card i
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The batteries are not installed The camera will not turn on The batteries are installed incorrectly The batteries are exhausted The camera is connected to a computer No image appears The camera is on the display connected to a TV The viewfinder is selected The brightness level of the display is set too dark Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Check orientation of the batteries.
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 The flash is not popped up The flash mode is set to a The flash does not The drive mode is set to j, A, C or l discharge The focus mode is set to s The shooting mode is set to n, S, c, C or d The flash mode The flash is not cannot be set popped up 8 Appendix 204 Remedy Lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter
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.116). — : N/A Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function (p.181).
Item 8 Face Detection Blink Detection Digital Zoom Instant Review 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 Item Save as A Operation Volume Playback Volume Startup Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Format (date) Date Format (time) Date Adjustment Date Time Select Time Destination (City) World Time Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Text Size Language/u Video Out HDMI Out Eye-Fi Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Cancel 3 3 Off 1 1 1 According to initial setting 24h 01/01/2012 According to initial setting W Ho
Item Default Setting Select Battery Reset Delete All Pixel Mapping Playback Shortcut Format AUTO Cancel Cancel Cancel O (On) Cancel Last Memory Setting Yes — — — Yes — Reset Page Setting Yes — — — Yes — p.178 p.181 p.131 p.180 p.181 p.162 Playback Mode Palette Items Item 8 Appendix Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Image Rotation Stretch Filter Small Face Filter Recorded Pixels Layout Collage Backgnd.
Item Default Setting Single Image Protect All Images Single Image All Images Start-up Screen DPOF Depending on the recorded image Depending on the recorded image Copies: 0 Date: P (Off) Start-up Screen 1 Last Memory Setting Reset Page Setting — — — — — — Yes — — Yes p.131 p.159 p.
List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.38) or the World Time (p.166). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 16.0 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CMOS Number of Recorded Pixels Still m (4608×3456), n (3456×3456), o (4608×2592), 6 (3072×2304), 0 (3072×1728), f (2592×1944), 1 (2592×1464), h (2048×1536), h (1920×1080), l (1024×768), m (640×480) * Fixed at 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 Pictures Built-in Memory Recorded Pixels m (4608×3456) n(3456×3456) o(4608×2592) 6 (3072×2304) 0 (3072×1728) f (2592×1944) 1(2592×1464) h (2048×1536) h(1920×1080) 8 l (1024×768) m (640×480) C 14 pictures 17 pictures 17 pictures 25 pictures 30 pictures 30 pictures 40 pictures 47 pictures 69 pictures 166 pictures 344 pictures D 25 pictures 33 pictures 33 pictures 47 pictures 58 pictures 58 pictures 76 pictures 94 pictures 126 pictur
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (Daylight Colors/ Daylight White/White Light), Manual Lens Focal Length 4.0 mm -104.0 mm (Approx. 22.3 mm - 580 mm in 35 mm equivalent focal length) Aperture F3.1 (W) - F5.9 (T) Lens Composition Zoom Type 12 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical elements) Electrically driven Optical Zoom 26× Intelligent Zoom 6/ 0: Approx. 39×, f/ 1: Approx. 46.2×, h: Approx. 58.5×, h: Approx. 62.4×, i: Approx. 74.9×, l: Approx. 117×, m: Approx.
Face Detection Pet Detection Capture Modes Mode dial: Auto Picture, Program, Manual Exposure, USER, Movie, Handheld Night Snap, Sport, Landscape, Portrait SCN mode: Flower, Blue Sky, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Fireworks, HDR Filter, Surf & Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Digital SR, Stage Lighting, Text, Museum, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite Green button: Green Mode, Fn Setting Movie Mode Palette: Movie, Time-Lapse Movie, High Speed Movie Digital Filters B&W, Sepia, Toy Ca
Battery Life Number of Recordable Images Approx. 330 pictures (with AA alkaline batteries), approx. 500 pictures (with AA Nickel-metal hydride batteries), approx. 950 pictures (with AA Lithium batteries) * Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Playback Time Approx. 420 min. (with AA alkaline batteries), approx. 500 min. (with AA Nickel-metal hydride batteries), approx.
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. 8 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 equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Index Symbols L Baby ..............................69 R Kids ................................69 e Pet ................................77 K Food ..............................69 c Digital SR ...................69 n Stage Lighting ..............70 c Text ...............................70 E Museum .......................70 X Digital Wide ................73 F Digital Panorama ........75 N Frame Composite ...................................72, 150 9 (Green) Mode ...............
Baby Mode ........................ 69 Basic shooting mode ......... 62 Battery level indicator ........ 32 Best (Quality level) ............ 93 Better (Quality level) .......... 93 Blink Detection .......... 60, 101 Blue Sky Mode .................. 69 Bright ................................. 90 Bright portions ................... 98 Brightness filter ................ 142 Brightness of the Display ........................................ 176 Built-in memory ...............
Flash On b ....................... 82 Flash On + Red-eye d ...... 82 Flash output ....................... 98 Flower Mode ...................... 69 Fluorescent Light J .......... 94 Fn Setting ........................ 105 Focus Assist Light ............. 90 Focus Mode ....................... 86 Focusing ............................ 86 Focusing Area ................... 89 Folder display .................. 121 Folder Name .................... 169 Food Mode ........................ 69 Format ...................
Multi-segment metering L .......................................... 95 Museum Mode ................... 70 Q N R Natural ............................... 90 Night Scene Mode ............. 69 Night Scene Portrait Mode ................................. 69 Nine-image display f ..... 120 NTSC ............................... 173 O 4 button ......................... 47 Operating the menus ......... 49 P 8 Appendix 224 e (Program) Mode ............ 62 PAL .................................
Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye H ..................................... 82 Small Face Filter ............. 140 Smile Capture ............ 61, 100 Soft filter .......................... 142 Sound settings ................. 163 Sound types .................... 164 Specifications .................. 211 Sport Mode ........................ 68 Spot AE metering N ......... 95 Stage Lighting Mode ......... 70 Standard = ..................... 86 Starting-up in Playback Mode .................................
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