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Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing
back or deleting images.

• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the

Playback button.

• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the

Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Capture Modes

Turn the mode dial and match the
indicator with one of the following:

Changing the Mode

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

Selecting the Capture Mode

Program mode

The basic picture-taking mode.

p.41

Picture mode

You can select the Picture mode according to
the shooting scene.There are ten Picture
modes to choose from.

p.42

Auto Select mode

Lets the camera set the functions
automatically.

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Portrait mode

Lets you take portrait-type pictures.

p.45

Landscape mode

Lets you take landscape views.

p.45

Night-Scene mode

Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.

p.44

Moving Picture
mode

Lets you take moving pictures.

p.46

Digital Effect mode

Lets you take pictures with a variety of special
effects.

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Summary of Contents for 18027

Page 1: ...Digital Camera Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...hat the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may i...

Page 3: ...e SD Memory Card out of thereachof small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any o...

Page 4: ...of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal S...

Page 5: ...he AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction About the AC Adapter ...

Page 6: ...re handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Do not use the camera where it maycome in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cl...

Page 7: ...s this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions when using an SD Memory Card p 18 regarding the SD Memory Card Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monit...

Page 8: ...Voice Recording Only Mode 22 Initial Settings 23 Setting the Display Language 23 Setting the Date and Time 24 Quick Start 26 Taking Still Pictures 26 Playing Back Still Pictures 28 Playing Back Images 28 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 28 Rotating the Displayed Image 29 Common Operations 30 Using the Button Functions 30 Capture Mode 30 Playback Mode 31 Voice Recording Mode 32 Using the Men...

Page 9: ...ture Mode 59 Selecting the Focus Mode 60 Selecting the Flash Mode 62 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 63 Selecting the Quality Level 64 Selecting the Image Quality 65 Adjusting the White Balance 66 Changing the Focusing Area 68 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering 69 Setting the Sensitivity 70 Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review 71 Setting the Image Sharpn...

Page 10: ...mages 101 Changing the Image Size and Quality 101 Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 103 Copying Files 105 Settings 108 Camera Settings 108 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 108 Changing the Sound Settings 109 Changing the Date and Time 110 Setting the World Time 110 Changing the Start up Screen Background Color and Screen Effects 112 Changing the Display Language 114 Adjustin...

Page 11: ...e 5 Recording and Playback This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a sound voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos 6 Playback Deleting Editing This chapter explains how to view images on the camera or on a TV how to delete and resize images and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer 7 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera rel...

Page 12: ... Camera Optio S40 S30 Strap O ST20 Software CD ROM S SW16 AV cable I AVC7 USB cable I USB7 Two AA batteries Operating Manual this manual Operating Manual PC Connection Manual Digital Camera Operating Manua l To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC PC Connection Manual ...

Page 13: ...ontrol receiver Self timer lamp Power switch Flash PC AV terminal Lens DC input terminal Terminal cover Speaker Viewfinder Microphone Card cover Viewfinder Battery cover Tripod socket Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Strap lug LCD monitor Mode dial ...

Page 14: ... way controller 2 2 Zoom f y button Four way controller 3 3 When digital zoom is enabled y Four way controller 4 4 DISPLAY button Four way controller 5 5 i button MENU button OK button 0 button i button Power switch Zoom w x f y button MENU button Four way controller 4 b 5 zqs 2 gj 3 DISPLAY button Shutter release button Q Playback button 0 button OK button DISP MENU OK FN ...

Page 15: ...13 1 Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop ...

Page 16: ...ong period use of the AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended p 16 AA alkaline AA lithium AA nickel AA nickel manganese and CR V3 batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries otherwise the batteries may leak If the date and time settings have been reset ...

Page 17: ... the temperature decreases When using the camera in a cold environment keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room temperature Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries camera performance may deteriorate at low temperatures Use of other batteries such a...

Page 18: ...necting cable are inserted securely The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures If the terminal cover on the camera gets caught in the grooves of the DC terminal indicated by in the illustration the DC terminal may become disconnected Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are not in a position to catch on the terminal cover when using the AC adapter...

Page 19: ...toward the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks 3 Close the card cover To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory and the selected image size and quality 1p 19 Data Backup Very occasionally malfunction of the camera may ...

Page 20: ... during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does 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 card has not been used for a long time 4 w...

Page 21: ...te Quality According to Use The default setting is D Recorded Pixels and Quality Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p 63 Selecting the Quality Level 1p 64 Selecting the Image Quality 1p 65 2304 1728 Suitable for printing on A4 paper 8 1 2 in 11 1 2 in 2048 1536 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1600 1200 Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard 1024 7680 Suitable for printing on ...

Page 22: ...048 1536 C S30 Suitable for printing on large paper such as A4 Super 2048 1536 D Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard Normal 1600 1200 D Suitable for printing ordinary sized photos Economy 640 480 D Suitable for viewing on a computer The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in Auto Select mode 1p 65 Quality Level C Best D Better E Good Moving Picture 320...

Page 23: ...tend Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another 1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode The lens does not extend Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p 58 Taking Pictures 1p 39 Playback Only Mode To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode press the power switch to turn the camera off th...

Page 24: ...mera as a voice recorder 1 Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch Thecameraturnson in Voice Recording Only mode The lensdoesnot extend Voice Recording Only Mode When the mode dial is turned in Voice Recording Only mode the lens extends and the camera switches to capture status Recording Sound 1p 78 Mode Dial Power switch ...

Page 25: ...choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Turn the camera on 2 Use the four way controller 45 to choose the display language The default setting is English 3 Press the OK button The Date Adjust screen appears If neither screen appears setting is not requi...

Page 26: ...our way controller 5 2 and 3 appear above and below the day 7 Use the four way controller 23 to change the day and press the four way controller 5 2 and 3 appear above and below the year Setting the Date and Time Date Adjust mm dd yy 24H Date Style 01 00 00 01 2004 MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit 24H 01 00 00 Date Adjust mm dd yy Date Style 01 2004 MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit 12H 01 00 00 AM D...

Page 27: ...n again When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In this case the screen will appear next tim...

Page 28: ... You can check the captured area by looking through the viewfinder 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0 5 second Instant Review and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink al...

Page 29: ...o one second or longer you can delete the image by pressing the i button in the instant review display selecting Delete when the Delete menu appears and pressing the OK button 1p 88 Using the Shutter Release Button Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red Lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged Blinks Subject is out of focus Flash is charging Instant Review Setting the Instant Review Time 1p...

Page 30: ...ayed back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 45 displays the previous image displays the next image Playing Back Images Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Q Playback button LCD monitor Four way controller 100 0004 100 0004 100 0004 10 25 10 25 10 25 04 25 ...

Page 31: ... to the Capture mode Rotating the Displayed Image The image is rotated 90 clockwise each time the button is pressed The zoom display nine image display and recording playing voice memo functions cannot be used with rotated images nor can DPOF or delete protect settings be made Deleting the Displayed Image The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode You ca...

Page 32: ...ows 1p 60 Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity Landscape mode Manual Focus mode grihj 2 Selects self timer mode remote control mode and continuous shooting mode 1p 51 p 53 Four way controller 3 Selects the shooting effect in and d mode 1p 42 54 56 Four way controller 23 Adjusts the focus in z mode 1p 61 OK button Selects a menu item 1p 33 DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD...

Page 33: ...s the image 1p 29 Stops the moving picture during playback 1p 84 Stops the voice memo during playback 1p 81 OK button Selects a menu item 1p 33 Starts recording or playing back a voice memo DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor 1p 85 Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and Protect screen 1p 92 p 96 MENU button Displaysthe A Rec Mode Q Play...

Page 34: ...k mode When pressed again returns to Voice Recording mode 1p 78 Four way controller in Playback mode 2 Starts playback When pressed again pauses playback 1p 79 45 Selects a file recorded before playback 3 Stops playback MENU button When pressed during standby or before playback displays the Q Playback and B Set up menus 1p 37 Voice Recording Mode 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 35: ...setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status How to Use the Menus If you press any buttons before pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu if you turn the camera off incorrectly such as by removing the batteries while...

Page 36: ...sing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance To the next screen A Rec Mode Menu AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance MENU button MENU AWB 400 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK O...

Page 37: ... Playback MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit Q Playback Menu mm dd yy On Off English Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Screen Setting Set up MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit B Set up Menu To the next screen 3sec Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter Playback MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit mm dd yy On Off English Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Screen Setting Set up MENU ...

Page 38: ...l Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance Quality Level Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance AWB Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit x w AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance Focusing Area Multi Rec Mode MENU...

Page 39: ...the color balance according to lighting AWB Auto Yes p 66 Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus Multiple Yes No p 68 AE Metering For setting the metering method to determine the exposure L Multi segment Yes Yes p 69 Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity Auto Yes No p 70 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures On Yes Yes p 49 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time...

Page 40: ...p 89 Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 82 Sound For adjusting the playback volume and setting the type and volume of start up sound shutter sound key operation sound etc p 83 Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date style p 84 World Time For setting the world time p 84 Language For changing the language in which menus and messages appear p ...

Page 41: ... appears H The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view The camera chooses the optimal settings for a portrait shot The camera chooses the optimal settings for a night view This icon appears in all other situations 3 Press the shutter release button down fully The picture is taken Letting the Camera Set the Functions Auto Select Mode Image Quality is the only item that can be chang...

Page 42: ... Cover Only Four way Controller and Buttons on Back Cover are available in Playback mode 4 Use the four way controller 23 to choose the button that you want to be explained This step is omitted if you selected Mode Dial in Step 3 5 Press the OK button The explanation of the button appears 6 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back pictures Using the Help Function 1 2 5 6 3 4 Fn...

Page 43: ...mode dial to R 2 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 58 to p 75 for details of how to set the functions 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Setting the Functions Program Mode Taking Still Pictures 1p 26 3 4 1 4 4 10 25 10 25 10 25 04 25...

Page 44: ...Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches Snow Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as snow covered mountains K Sunset Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or sunset J Museum Lets you take pictures in art galleries and museums where flash photography is prohibited W Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing D Food Lets you take...

Page 45: ...ess the shutter release button fully The picture is taken In Picture mode the saturation contrast sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode You cannot change the settings You can switch to X Marine Moving Picture mode the best mode for taking moving pictures underwater by selecting U Marine mode then pressing i 1p 47 Flower OK OK OK OK 10 25 10 25 10 2...

Page 46: ...utton fully The picture is taken Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake secure the camera on a tripod or other surface Using the Shutter Release Button 1p 27 Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower shutter speed because the noise reduction activates to reduce noise 2 3 1...

Page 47: ...subject in natural colors using the optimal settings 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Taking Landscape Views Landscape Mode Using the Shutter Release Button 1p 27 Taking Portrait Pictures Portrait Mode Using the Shutter Release Button 1p 27 2 3 1 4 4...

Page 48: ... Press the shutter release button Recording stops Taking Moving Pictures Moving Picture Mode The flash will not discharge in Moving Picture mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Moving Picture mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Moving Picture mode The focus is fixed while recording in Moving Picture mode You cannot use the optical zoom while recording in Moving Picture mode You sho...

Page 49: ...ure mode appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select U 4 Press the OK button The Marine mode screen appears 5 Press the i button The camera switches to Marine Moving Picture mode 6 Press the shutter release button Recording starts You can change the captured area with the digital zoom by pressing the Zoom w x button x enlarges the subject w enlarges the area captured by the camera 7 Press t...

Page 50: ... digital zoom can be used during shooting The flash will not discharge in Marine Moving Picture mode Self timer mode Continuous Shooting mode and Remote Control mode are not available in Marine Moving Picture mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Marine Moving Picture mode The histogram cannot be displayed Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p 59 ...

Page 51: ...is enabled you can combine the digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a maximum zoom magnification equivalent to eight times When you turn off the digital zoom in the Rec Mode Menu you can only take pictures at three times magnification with the optical zoom Using the Zoom Saving the Zoom Position 1p 76 You cannot use the optical zoom in Moving Picture mode or Marine Moving Picture mode 1 4 4 ...

Page 52: ...tures Disabling the Digital Zoom Function The digital zoom is disabled when you turn the LCD monitor off even if the digital zoom function is set to On You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the digital zoom function The default setting for the digital zoom is O On Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p 76 Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contras...

Page 53: ...e seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink r The self timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately two seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink Using the Self Timer Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking The second count appears if you turn the LCD monitor on To cancel the self timer press any button such as the MENU bu...

Page 54: ...s pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode You can continue shooting until the built in memory or the SD Memory Card is full The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Moving Pictu...

Page 55: ...three seconds h The picture is taken immediately Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing A charge is made for changing the battery Using the Remote Control Unit optional Focusing position may shift if you move the camer...

Page 56: ... can choose from eight color filters black and white sepia red green blue black and white red black and white green and black and white blue You can check the filter effect on the LCD monitor when you choose a color 4 Press the OK button 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Ta...

Page 57: ...d in the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button When you have taken the first image it appears semi transparent in the left half of the picture 6 Take the second image Make sure that the subject is positioned in the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button When you have taken the second image the two images are combined to form one picture and the screen ...

Page 58: ... Press the four way controller 3 The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select F Panorama Assist 4 Press the OK button 5 Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined 4 Joins the images at the left 5 Joins the images at the right 2 Joins the images at the top 3 Joins the images at the bottom The example sho...

Page 59: ...al view overlap and press the shutter release button Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and subsequent images 8 Press the OK button The screen returns to Step 5 To cancel Panorama Assist mode change to another mode The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX ACD Photostitcher Refer to Viewing Digital Camera Images on a PC for instructi...

Page 60: ...itching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Selecting the Capture Mode R Program mode The basic picture taking mode p 41 d Picture mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene There are ten Picture modes to choose from p 42 Auto Select mode Lets the camera set the functions automatically p 39 Portrait mode Lets you take portrait type pictures p 45 H Landscape mode Lets y...

Page 61: ... vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 White balance 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality level 4 Sensitivity 5 Histogram 6 AE metering Grid Display A grid appears to help you compose your pictures Display Off No shooting information is displayed The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode If any of the modes are changed such as the flash mode the mode you have changed appears for a few seconds LCD Moni...

Page 62: ...in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway r Super Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 in 8 in The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway s Infinity Landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects z Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually w...

Page 63: ...sting the focus with the four way controller 23 After the focus is set press any button except the four way controller 23 or take your finger off the four way controller 23 The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later Manual Focus For distant focus For closer focus When focusing hold down the four way controller 23 to focus quickly Saving the Focus Mode 1p 76 4 4 10 25 10 25 10...

Page 64: ...htness c Auto Red eye reduction This mode reduces thephenomenonof redeyes causedby the light from theflash being reflected in thesubject seyes The flash discharges automatically d Flash On Red eye reduction Thismodereduces thephenomenonof redeyescausedby thelight fromtheflash beingreflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions The flash is off when the C...

Page 65: ...n A4 paper 8 1 2 in 11 1 2 in 2048 1536 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 1600 1200 Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard 1024 768 Suitable for printing on postcards 640 480 Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 320 240 in Moving Picture mode or Marine Moving Picture mode Selecting a large size produces a clear pic...

Page 66: ... picture Selecting the Quality Level C Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints D Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen E Good Highest compression rate Suitable for attaching to e mails or creating websites The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p 19 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Qualit...

Page 67: ...Quality Use Superior 2304 1728 S40 2048 1536 S30 C Suitable for printing on large paper such as A4 Super 2048 1536 D Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard Normal 1600 1200 D Suitable for printing ordinary sized photos Economy 640 480 D Suitable for viewing on a computer The Image Quality function is only available in Auto Select mode In other modes set the recorded pixels ...

Page 68: ...e White Balance F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically G Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight H Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade I Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light J Fluorescent Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light K Manual Use this mode whe...

Page 69: ...n The white balance is automatically adjusted Adjusting appears on the LCD monitor during adjustment Complete appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished and the display returns to the menu screen 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Manual Setting Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in d H and modes AWB White Balance MENU OK Adjust Adjust ...

Page 70: ...n the shutter release button is pressed while Multi is selected for the focusing area the focus frame lights at the focus position The autofocus area does not appear in the viewfinder Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor when using the autofocus area to focus on your subject Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p 76 1 2 3 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE...

Page 71: ... Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering L Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen M Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen N Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p 76 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensi...

Page 72: ...utomatically 50 The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less noise The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by noise 100 200 400 Saving the Sensitivity 1p 76 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering...

Page 73: ...er 45 to change the display time 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance MENU 4 2 3 Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory S...

Page 74: ...oft 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in d H and modes The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance MENU 4 2 3 Digital ...

Page 75: ...ton The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in d H and modes The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance MENU 4 2 3 Digital Zoom Instant Revie...

Page 76: ...utton The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Image Contrast Contrast Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in d H and modes The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance MENU 4 2 3 Digital Zoom Instant Review Memo...

Page 77: ...ose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Exposure EV Compensation EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller 45 in the Fn Setting default settings in Capture mode 1p 92 The EV setting can be changed with the four way controller 45 when you press the 0 button Saving the EV Compensation...

Page 78: ... Metering setting on the A Rec Mode menu is saved P Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the A Rec Mode menu is saved P Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the A Rec Mode menu is saved O Focus Mode The optical focus mode setting on the button is saved P Zoom Position The optical zoom position on the Zoom button is saved P MF The manual focus position is saved P DISPLAY The LCD monitor displ...

Page 79: ...45 to select O On or P Off 6 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture 1 AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance MENU 6 2 3 4 5 Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit 0 5sec Flash EV Compensation White Bala...

Page 80: ... 1 Remaining recordable time 2 Recording time 2 Press the shutter release button Recording starts The self timer lamp and flash status lamp light during recording 3 Press the shutter release button Recording stops The remaining recordable time appears 4 To exit Voice Recording mode turn the camera off Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim th...

Page 81: ...rts The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 2 Pauses playback Zoom f y button x Increases the volume Zoom f y button w Reduces the volume 4 Press the four way controller 3 Playback stops 5 Press the Q Playback button The camera returns to the Voice Recording mode 2 3 4 1 5 100 0012 100 0012 100 0012 10 25 10 25 10 25 04 25 2004 04 25 2004 04 25 2004 00 0 01 1 ...

Page 82: ...troller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed image 2 Press the OK button Recording of the voice memo starts You can record for up to 30 seconds 3 Press the OK button Recording of the voice memo stops Recording a Voice Memo You cannot record or play back voice memos when the image is rotated 2 3 1 100 0004 100 0004 100 0004 10 25 10 25 10 25 04 25 2...

Page 83: ...he four way controller 2 The voice memo is played back 3 Press the four way controller 3 Playback of the voice memo stops Playing Back a Voice Memo Deleting a Voice Memo 1p 89 A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice memo Delete the old voice memo and record a new one 1p 89 A voice memo cannot be added to protected Z images 1 2 3 100 0004 100 0004 100 0004 10 25 10 25 10 ...

Page 84: ...he button changes the magnification continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller 2345 Moves the position to be magnified Zoom f y button x Makes the image bigger Zoom f y button w Makes the image smaller DISPLAY button Turns the guide marks on off 3 Press the MENU button Zoom playback ends Playing Back Still Pictures Zoom Display...

Page 85: ...elect Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select On or Off On Pressing x y on the Zoom f y button once displays the image at maximum magnification Off Pressing x y on the Zoom f y button once magnifies the image in steps 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Setting the Quick Zoom Function 3sec Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter...

Page 86: ...layback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller 5 Forward playback Four way controller 2 Pause Zoom button w x Adjusts the volume The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller 5 Frame forward Four way controller 2 Releases the Pause function 3 Press the four way controller 3 Playback stops and the screen ...

Page 87: ...izontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels 1 Sensitivity 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality 4 White balance 5 Histogram 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture 8 AE metering Display Off No shooting information is displayed Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Saving the Display Mode 1p 76 100 00...

Page 88: ... When ten or more images have been recorded the previous nine images appear when you press the four way controller 4 while image is selected Similarly the next nine images appear when you press the four way controller 5 while image is selected 3 Press w f on the Zoom f y button The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image Pressing the MENU button or i button returns the screen t...

Page 89: ...ec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 5 Press the OK button Start appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval Press any button such as the OK button or MENU button to stop the slideshow Stop appears on the LCD monitor Slideshow The slideshow will continue until you press any button Moving pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next...

Page 90: ...ay controller 2 to select Delete 4 Press the OK button The image and sound are deleted Deleting Single Images and Sounds Once deleted images cannot be restored You cannot delete protected images 1p 91 You can also delete images from Instant Review 1p 71 However you cannot delete images if the display time is set to 0 5 seconds If Quick Delete is set to On in the Q Playback menu Step 3 can be omitt...

Page 91: ... is deleted When the Quick Delete function is set to On the Delete screen appears with Delete already selected 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The Q Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Quick Delete 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select On or Off 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Deleting a Voice Memo only Select Delete ...

Page 92: ...eted 3 Press the OK button All the images and sounds are deleted Deleting All Images Once deleted images cannot be restored Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted You can also delete images from Instant Review 1p 71 2 1 3 Delete all images Delete all images Sounds on the memory card Sounds on the memory card Delete All Cancel OK OK OK OK Delete all images Sounds on the memory card MENU Exit...

Page 93: ...ntroller 45 to choose the image or sound to protect 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Protect Y appears on the image or sound Select Unprotect to cancel the Protect setting Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion Protect 3sec Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter Playback MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit MENU 1 2 3 4 5 DISP MENU Exit Exit Exit All All All Unprote...

Page 94: ...ess the OK button Protecting All Images and Sounds Select Unprotect in Step 5 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images and sounds Even protected images and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or the built in memory 3sec Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter Playback MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit MENU 1 2 3 5 6 4 DISP MENU Exit Exit Exit All All ...

Page 95: ...he AV cable to the PC AV terminal 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV Whenusingstereo soundequipment insert the sound terminal intothe L white terminal 3 Turn the TV and camera on Changing the Video Output Format 1p 89 If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC adapter D AC5 optional is recommended Refer to the o...

Page 96: ... the built in memory check that there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The Q Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select DPOF 3 Press the four way controller 5 The DPOF screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 45 to choose an image to print then press the four way controller 3 The frame moves to Copies Printing Single Ima...

Page 97: ... of copies to 0 and press the OK button To print images stored in the built in memory according to DPOF settings at a photo processing lab follow the procedure in Copying Files p 105 106 and copy the files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card first You cannot set the printing service for moving pictures or sound only files Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo proce...

Page 98: ...mprinted 8 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings Printing All Images The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly to a PictBridge compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500 Settings for single images are...

Page 99: ...e data may be damaged if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer The focus status lamp and flash status lamp blink slowly while data is being transferred from the camera to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as image quality and DPOF settings may be valid ...

Page 100: ... button to choose whether to insert the date or not O On The date will be imprinted P Off The date will not be imprinted 6 Press the OK button Prints will be made according to the settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button Printing Single Images Print All Print One Print w DPOF settings OK OK OK OK Copies Copies Date Date DISP 01 01 01 Copies Date Print this images Print th...

Page 101: ...1 Use the four way controller 23 to select Print w DPOF settings 2 Press the OK button The Print w DPOF Settings screen appears Use the four way controller 45 to check the image and the print settings 3 Press the OK button The selected image will be printed according to the DPOF settings To cancel printing during operation press the MENU button Printing All Images Printing Using the DPOF Settings ...

Page 102: ...iting Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn the camera off 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ...

Page 103: ...emory 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The Q Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Resize 3 Press the four way controller 5 The Resize screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 45 to choose the image to resize 5 Press the OK button The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears Changing the Image Size and Quality 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 1 3sec Protect DPOF...

Page 104: ...four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as 11 Press the OK button The resized image is saved Moving pictures cannot be resized You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image Recorded Pixels 1600 Quality Level Select resolution and Select resolution and quality quality Select resolution and quality MENU O...

Page 105: ... MENU button in Playback mode The Q Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Digital Filter 3 Press the four way controller 5 An image that can be edited with the digital filters appears 4 Use the four way controller 45 to choose the image to edit Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 1 6 8 3sec Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image sound Digital Filter Playback MENU OK ...

Page 106: ...and the image appears on the LCD monitor The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect 6 Press the OK button 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as 8 Press the OK button The image is saved with the digital filter effect 100 0003 100 0003 100 0003 MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit 1 1 ...

Page 107: ...ry the files are copied one at a time 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode The Q Playback menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 3 to select Copy image sound 3 Press the four way controller 5 The Copy Image Sound screen appears Choose the copying method you want to use Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 3sec Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy ima...

Page 108: ...ed file is copied to the built in memory To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory If the image has a voice memo attached the voice memo will be copied at the same time as the image When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit Copy i...

Page 109: ...107 Memo ...

Page 110: ... pictures Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera Formatting will delete protected data too MENU AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing A...

Page 111: ... button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images 3 Use thefour waycontroller 23 toselect Start upSound 4 Usethefour waycontroller 45 toselect 1 2 3 or Off Change the Shutter Sound and Operation Sound in the same way 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Volume Changing the Type of Start up Sound Shutter Sou...

Page 112: ...he Home Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World Time This is useful when taking pictures abroad 1 Select World Time on the B Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The World Time screen appears Changing the Date and Time Setting the World Time How to call the B Set up menu MENU AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Met...

Page 113: ... World Time city and press the four way controller 3 6 Use the four way controller 45 to turn DST O On or P Off and press the four way controller 3 The frame moves to W Home Time city The default setting of the W Home Time city is NYC New York Use the four way controller 45 to change the W Home Time city and choose the DST setting 7 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play bac...

Page 114: ... screen P Off Hides the start up screen 6 Press the DISPLAY button 7 Use the four way controller 45 to choose an image for the start up screen Changing the Start up Screen Background Color and Screen Effects Changing the Start up Screen MENU AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Metering Sensitivity Rec Mode MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit White Balance How to call the...

Page 115: ...ing display screens on the LCD monitor 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Screen Effect 4 Usethe four waycontroller 45 to select O On orP Off 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images 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 or built in memory is formatted 1p 91 Changing the Ba...

Page 116: ...he B Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The Brightness Level screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 45 to adjust the brightness The monitor gets darker as the bar slider moves to the left and brighter as it moves to the right 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Display Language Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor How to ...

Page 117: ...u 2 Use the four way controller 45 to select NTSC or PAL Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Video Output Format mm dd yy On Off English Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Screen Setting Set up MENU OK OK OK OK Exit Exit Exit ...

Page 118: ...s ready to be connected to the computer or printer Changing the USB Connection Mode Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB connection mode Refer to Viewing Digital Camera Images on a PC for instructions on connecting the camera to a printer or computer How to call the B Set up menu MENU AWB 2304 Recorded Pixels Quality Level Focusing Area Multi Auto AE Meteri...

Page 119: ...ings other than the date adjust language and world time 1 Select Reset on the B Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The Reset screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Reset 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Setting Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected Resetting to Default Settings Rese...

Page 120: ...tyLevel on 3 EV Compensation on 4 and EV Compensation on 5 Select Off if you do not want to register a function 5 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Registering Functions Registering a Function Only onefunction can be registered on each key of thefour way controller You can choose from the following ten functions Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Fo...

Page 121: ...ed 1p 67 4 Press the 0 button or the shutter release button The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take pictures EV Compensation and must be registered as a pair with on 2 and on 3 or on 4 and on 5 It is not possible to register only EV Compensation or or to reverse the plus minus functions Functions cannot be registered in Auto Select mode Retrieving a Function You cannot access function...

Page 122: ...er KBL Kabul SFO San Francisco MLE Male LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi YYC Calgary CMB Colombo DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon MIA Miami BKK Bangkok YTO Toronto KUL Kuala Lumpur NYC New York VTE Vientiane SCL Santiago SIN Singapore CCS Caracas PNH Phnom Penh YHZ Halifax SGN Ho Chi Minh BUE Buenos Aires JKT Jakarta SAO Sao Paulo HKG Hong Kong RIO Rio de Janeiro...

Page 123: ...cated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC5 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Camera case O CC16 Strap O ST20 Remote control unit F Waterproof case O WP3 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera ...

Page 124: ... a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 82 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 18 Data being recorded The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed The moving picture is being recorded Camera cannot replay this image sound You are trying to play back an image or sound in a form...

Page 125: ...idge function No paper in a printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in a printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Image data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck The paper in the printer has jammed ...

Page 126: ...ut is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging When flash status lamp blinks red flash is charging and no pictures can be taken Lamp lights red when charging is completed No available space on SD Memory Card or in built in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 17 8...

Page 127: ... monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode on q Macro or r Super Macro p 60 Focus mode is set on q Macro or r Super Macro Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on q Macro or r ...

Page 128: ...sing 16 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 11 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level RecordedPixels C Best D Better E Good Moving Picture 320 240 Sound 2304 1728 For only S40 Approx 5 Approx 10 Approx 15 Approx 33 sec Approx 16 min 2048 1536 Approx 6 Approx 12 Approx 18 1600 1200 Approx 11 Approx 20 Approx 28 1024 768 Approx 25 Approx 47 Approx 62 640 4...

Page 129: ... Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction Low speed Synchronization Night Scene Mode Working Range Wide approx 0 2 m 3 5 m 5 8 mm ISO 200 Tele approx 0 2 m 2 0 m 17 4 mm ISO 200 Drive Modes Single frame Continuous 3 sec Remote Control Instant Remote Control 10 sec Self timer 2 sec Self timer Self Timer Electron...

Page 130: ...ufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipmen...

Page 131: ...s 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 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community ...

Page 132: ...lled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by...

Page 133: ...tinue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 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 opera...

Page 134: ...t with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 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 ...

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