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• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face,

the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple).

• The digital zoom function cannot be used in

mode.

• Continuous Shooting cannot be used in

mode.

• In

mode, only

and the focus frame appear on the LCD

monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. In addition, you
cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by
pressing the

button.

• Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if

the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered
or if the subject is not looking toward the camera.

Summary of Contents for 18626 - Optio M20 Digital Camera

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Page 2: ...s 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 illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching ena...

Page 3: ...f a card is accidentally swallowed Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks 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...

Page 4: ...k of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth This camera uses two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries Do not use batteries other than those specified here Using some other type of b...

Page 5: ...eed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc The lens on this camera is not interchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be t...

Page 6: ...l not to allow dirt mud sand dust water toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 28 regarding the SD Memory Card Please note that formatting an SD memory card or built in memory will delete all data however it may still be possible to recover that d...

Page 7: ...r Supply 23 Using the AC Adapter Abroad 24 Installing the SD Memory Card 26 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 29 Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 30 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Playback Only Mode 33 Initial Settings 34 Setting the Display Language 34 Setting the Date and Time 37 Quick Start 39 Taking Still Pictures 39 Playing Back Still Pictures 41 Play...

Page 8: ...ming Your Pictures Frame Composite Mode 67 Taking Pictures of People Portrait Mode 69 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode 71 Using the Self timer 72 Taking a Series of Pictures 73 Using the Zoom 74 Setting the Exposure EV Compensation 76 Displaying Shooting Information 77 Setting the Shooting Functions 79 Selecting the Focus Mode 79 Selecting the Flash Mode 81 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 83 Sel...

Page 9: ...tion in Playback Mode 112 Slideshow 113 Playing Back Movies 115 Playing Back a Movie 115 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 116 Deleting Images 117 Deleting Single Images Sound Files 117 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display 119 Deleting All Images 121 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 122 Editing and Printing Images 124 Editing Images 124 Changi...

Page 10: ...or the Built in Memory 148 Changing the Sound Settings 149 Changing the Date and Time 151 Setting the World Time 153 Changing the Display Language 155 Changing the Image Folder Name 156 Changing the USB Connection Mode 157 Changing the Video Output Format 158 Automatically Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Auto LCD Dimmer 159 Setting Auto Power Off 160 Setting the Guide Display 161 Reset...

Page 11: ...tures and recording movies and sound files In this manual the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the Still Picture Capture Mode the mode for recording movies is referred to as the d mode and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the O mode Q mode This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files s b R A d O q I i c Q E D Y The icons ab...

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Page 13: ...ages and how to set the relevant functions 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera 6 Editing and Printing Images This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on saving ...

Page 14: ... capture playback and editing functions are easy to navigate Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use first select b Auto Picture p 61 The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode depending on the scene A guide appears when you select an icon allowing you to check the functions available in each mode and how to use them p 60 When you se...

Page 15: ...y placing the supplied dock insert onto a Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock and then placing the camera on the printer dock anyone can enjoy easily printing out images with the touch of a single button Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult With the Optio M20 you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar f...

Page 16: ... optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 170 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio M20 Strap O ST51 Dock insert O DI58 Software CD ROM S SW58 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Two AA alkaline batteries PC Connection Manual Operating Manual this manual Quick Guide ...

Page 17: ...Parts Shutter release button Speaker Flash Self timer lamp red Lens Microphone Strap lug DC coupler cable cover Ambient light sensor PC AV terminal Power switch LCD monitor Tripod socket Battery card cover ImageLink Terminal ...

Page 18: ...r to Understanding the Button Functions p 43 p 46 for an explanation of the function of each button Monitor Indications Shutter release button Power switch 4 W button 3 button Four way controller Q button Zoom w x f y button Green i button 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 10 14 2006 14 25 1 0 1 0 1 0 38 38 38 12 1 2 6 3 8 9 10 11 13 7 4 5 ...

Page 19: ...p 52 8 Remaining image storage capacity 2 Flash mode p 81 3 Drive mode p 72 p 73 9 Battery indicator p 22 4 Focus mode p 79 10 Focus frame p 39 5 Camera shake icon p 77 11 EV compensation p 76 6 Digital zoom icon p 74 12 Date and time p 37 7 Memory status p 32 13 World Time p 154 Built in memory without card No icon Hometown X Destination a SD Memory Card r Card is write protected 1 Bright portion...

Page 20: ...p 64 A3 File number B1 Bright portion blinks red p 17 A4 Protect icon p 122 A5 Voice memo icon p 147 B2 Recorded pixels p 83 A6 Battery indicator p 22 B3 Quality p 85 A7 Volume icon p 147 B4 White balance p 87 A8 Memory status p 32 B5 Sensitivity p 90 Built in memory without card B6 Dark portion blinks yellow p 17 a SD Memory Card B7 Shutter speed r Card is write protected B8 Aperture A9 Captured ...

Page 21: ...arted Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap O ST51 supplied with the camera 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight 2 1 ...

Page 22: ...ganese batteries 1 Open the battery card cover Pull the battery card cover in the direction of 1 and flip the cover open in the direction of 2 2 Insert the batteries making sure the and on the batteries match the and inside the battery compartment 3 Close the battery card cover and slide it back into place Installing the Batteries 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time they may leak If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on the message Battery depleted may appear This can also happen when using the camera for the first time however this is not a malfunction Wait a m...

Page 24: ...racteristics AA alkaline batteries and nickel manganese batteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities when used at cold temperatures Use of AA lithium batteries is recommended when the camera is used at cold temperatures Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures Screen Display Battery Stat...

Page 25: ...1 and flip the cover open in the direction of 2 3 Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment making sure the and on the coupler match the and on the battery compartment 4 Open the DC coupler cable cover pass the DC coupler cable through the opening and close the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the opposite direction of 1 Slide the battery card cover all the way in to mak...

Page 26: ...mera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely The data may become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 before using th...

Page 27: ...an Japan 9 Sri Lanka Maldives 9 Nepal Bangladesh Mongolia 9 Vietnam 9 9 India Indonesia Pakistan Macau 9 9 Thailand 9 9 9 Korea 9 9 9 Philippines 9 9 9 Singapore Hong Kong 9 9 China 9 9 9 9 9 Malaysia 9 9 9 Oceania Australia Tonga New Zealand Fiji 9 Guam 9 Tahiti 9 Central and South America Colombia Jamaica Haiti Panama Bahamas Puerto Rico Venezuela Mexico 9 Brazil Peru 9 9 Chile 9 9 Argentina 9 9...

Page 28: ...r to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 148 for instructions on formatting Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level p 29 Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to access data in t...

Page 29: ...D Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor Push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way 3 Close the battery card cover and slide it back into place 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it Pull the card out Removing the SD Memory Card ...

Page 30: ...e 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 when the card is ejected or the batteries are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or acces...

Page 31: ...r the appropriate settings according to use Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use The default setting is a 3072 2304 Appropriate Quality Level According to Use The default setting is D Better Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the A Rec Mode menu Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Recorded Pixels Use a 3072 230...

Page 32: ...per second the better the quality of the movie but the bigger the file size Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in Movie on the A Rec Mode menu C Best D Better E Good Built in Memory 128MB Built in Memory 128MB Built in Memory 128MB a 3072 2304 6 35 12 69 18 103 f 2560 1920 8 49 17 95 24 137 g 2304 1728 11 62 22 124 31 178 h 2048 1536 13 77 27 153 40 223 i 1600 1200 22 ...

Page 33: ...r screen D 320 240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail C Best Images will be clearer but file size will be larger D Better E Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller 30fps Produces high quality movies but reduces the total recording time 15fps Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller 30fps 15fps Sound Built in Memory 128MB Built in ...

Page 34: ...In this case images and sound files will be saved in the built in memory r appears instead of a when the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write protect switch is locked Taking Pictures 1p 61 Checking the Memory Card If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time when they are reinserted and the cam...

Page 35: ...res Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button The LCD monitor turns on while the lens is closed and the camera turns on in Playback Only Mode Playback Only Mode To switch from Playback Only Mode to A mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Playing Back Still Pictures 1p 41 Q button Power switch ...

Page 36: ...ime Go to Setting the Date and Time p 37 when the Date Adjust screen appears 1 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose the display language Language Date and Time can be changed Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display Language 1p 155 To change the date and time follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time 1p 151 Setting the Dis...

Page 37: ...2345 to select the language and press the 4 button When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language 1 Press the 4 button 2 Press the 3 button 3 Press the four way controller 5 4 Use the four way controller 32 to select Language 5 Press the four way controller 5 The Language screen appears 6 Use the four way controller 2345 to select the language 7 Press the 4 button The u Setting menu appe...

Page 38: ...se the city 6 Press the four way controller 3 The frame moves to DST Daylight Saving Time 7 Use the four way controller 45 to select P Off 8 Press the 4 button The Initial Setting screen appears 9 Press the 4 button The Date Adjust screen appears Next set the date and time Setting Hometown and DST Initial Setting MENU ક ક Cancel English DST OFF OFF OFF ࠨ ࠨ OK Hometown New York OK DST ...

Page 39: ...er 3 The frame moves to Date 7 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to the month 8 Use the four way controller 23 to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time If you selected 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Setting the Date and Time Date Adjust MENU Cancel Date Style mm dd yy Date 01 01 2006 Time 0 00 ...

Page 40: ...e mode by pressing the 3 button In this case the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on If you press the 4 button in Step 9 the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the 4 button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds The video output format NTSC PAL is automatically set according to the City set for Hometown in initial se...

Page 41: ...itor indicates the zone of automatic focusing You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom w x button to the left or right x enlarges the subject w widens the area that is captured by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears...

Page 42: ... in the default settings p 61 Turn the power on to enable taking still pictures in b mode Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically p 64 Using the Shutter Release Button Instant Review Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In this case lock the focus on an object the same ...

Page 43: ...e image display Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 45 The previous or next image appears Playing Back Images Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Four way controller Q button Shutter release button 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 ...

Page 44: ...and press the 4 button The rotated image appears Press the i button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen Use the four way controller 2 to select Delete and press the 4 button p 117 Rotating the Displayed Image Movies cannot be rotated Protected images can be rotated but they cannot be saved in a rotated state Deleting the Displayed Image i button Four way controller Q button 4...

Page 45: ...n the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode Except in s 3 and modes p 39 Takes the still picture when pressed down fully p 39 Starts and stops movie recording in d mode p 98 Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode p 143 3 Zoom w x f y button Changes the captured area p 74 4 Q button Switches to the Q mode p 106 A Mode 1 2 3 6 8 7 5 4 ...

Page 46: ...ure Mode Palette p 52 4 Changes the flash mode p 81 5 Changes the focus mode p 79 23 Adjusts in mode p 80 6 4 W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 77 7 Green button Switches to the Green Mode p 64 Calls up the assigned menu p 56 8 3 button Displays the A Rec Mode menu p 47 ...

Page 47: ... is pressed during single image display Returns to the previous display when f is pressed p 110 Press f during nine image display to change to folder or calendar display p 109 Press y during folder display to change to nine image display of the selected folder p 109 Press y during calendar display to change to nine image display for the selected date p 109 Can be used to adjust the volume during p...

Page 48: ...monitor p 112 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 108 p 110 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 109 Changes to single image display of the selected date during calendar display p 109 7 Green i button Switches from single image display to the Delete screen p 117 Switches from nine image display to the Select Delete screen p 1...

Page 49: ...14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0038 0038 100 0038 38 38 38 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0038 0038 100 0038 Rec Mode MENU Exit MENU 1 3 7M AWB ISO AUTO Rec Mode Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity 1 3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Exit Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO Setting So...

Page 50: ... the four way controller 23 to change the setting The quality level changes each time the four way controller 23 is pressed A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and canceling changes Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitiv...

Page 51: ...returns to Step 3 6 Press the 3 button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 The 3 button function differs depending on the screen Refer to the guide indications Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen Returns to Step 3 with the current setting Cancel Cancels the current selection exits the menu and returns to Step 3 Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures S...

Page 52: ...tion For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p 76 Movie Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 100 Quality Level For choosing the quality level of movies p 102 Frame Rate For setting the frame rate number of frames per second p 103 Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p 104 Movie anti shake For choosing whether to use the movie anti shake func...

Page 53: ...etting the USB cable connection to PC or printer p 157 Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p 158 Auto LCD Dimmer For automatically adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the surrounding brightness p 159 Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically p 160 Quick Zoom For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing ...

Page 54: ... appears 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose a shooting mode A guide of the selected shooting mode appears after approximately two seconds when a shooting mode is selected p 60 You can also set to hide the guides Refer to Setting the Guide Display p 161 for instructions 3 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Shooting Mode 1 ...

Page 55: ...ng Use this mode to record sound files Be careful not to cover the microphone with your hand p 143 6 q Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views The depth of field encompasses a wide area In shooting modes other than R d O c and Y the flash focus saturation contrast sharpness white balance etc are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode Some functions may not be available ...

Page 56: ... Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds such as beaches or snowy mountains 0 Sport Ideal for taking fast moving action shots The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed a c Blur reduction Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when taking pictures p 63 b Q Kids Ideal for taking pictures of children who are moving around Gives your subject a...

Page 57: ...r release button is pressed You can select settings according to the color of your pet s coat p 71 d D Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food The increased saturation gives pictures a bright vivid finish e Y Frame Composite Use this mode to take pictures with a frame The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h p 67 ...

Page 58: ...etting Calling Up a Specific Menu The following functions can be assigned to the Green button Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Sharpness Saturation and Contrast The default setting is Green Mode The Green Button setting can be returned to the default setting by selecting Reset on the u Setting menu The functions assigned to the Green ...

Page 59: ...the Green Button If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera enters the Green Mode p 64 1 5 seconds after the Green button is pressed If a function other than the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is pressed The function assigned to Green button EV Co...

Page 60: ...ayback Mode SHUTTER OK MENU 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0038 0038 100 0038 38 38 38 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 OK OK OK Cancel Cancel OK Cancel Quality Level Quality Level Quality Level MENU Recorded Pixels 7M ς ͼΒ ΑρͼΡΏο OK OK OK OK MENU OK MENU Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow Resize Resize Resize OK OK OK Go to screen for selected playback fun...

Page 61: ...ing still pictures p 42 D Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p 129 q Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p 130 Y Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p 131 Z Red eye Compensation For correcting still pictures where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes p 133 Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still p...

Page 62: ...mode A guide of the selected mode appears after approximately two seconds when a mode is selected 3 Press the 4 button The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode The setting screen for the selected Playback Mode is displayed if the camera is in Q mode Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes OK OK Landscape Landscape Landscape OK MENU OK MENU OK For capturing la...

Page 63: ...amera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor 5 Press the shutter release button fully Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode Auto Picture Mode In b mode the exposure is fixed to 0 0 p 76 In b mode Focusi...

Page 64: ... Program 3 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 79 p 95 for details of how to set the functions 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is ...

Page 65: ...c Blur reduction 3 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 79 p 95 for details of how to set the functions 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The pic...

Page 66: ... in A mode The camera switches to the Green Mode Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode 1 2 3 38 38 38 ...

Page 67: ...key lock icon and a message appear If you switched to Q mode from Green Mode you cannot display the H Setting menu by pressing the 3 button If you try to display the H Setting menu key lock icon and a message appear When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode it turns on in the Green Mode next time the power switch is pressed Flash Mode Auto 1 Drive Mode 9 Standard 2 Focus Mode Standard 3 Info...

Page 68: ... shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes The continuous shooting function is not a...

Page 69: ...ler 2345 to choose the frame you want to use 5 Press the 4 button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Use the four way controller 45 to choose a different frame Press the 3 button or f on the Zoom f y button to return to the 9 frame display of the frame selection screen and then perform Step 4 to choose a differen...

Page 70: ...The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 8 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D The continuous shooting function is not available in Y mode ...

Page 71: ...rs 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to select I Portrait 3 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status When the location of the subject s face is recognized a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the location of the face As the subject moves the size and location of the focus frame change to match the location of the subject s face 4 Pres...

Page 72: ...ting cannot be used in I mode In I mode only I and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor No other shooting information is displayed In addition you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 W button Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking tow...

Page 73: ... way controller 23 to select E F F H G or G There are two types of icons a cat and dog icon Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Choose whichever you prefer 5 Press the 4 button The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Th...

Page 74: ...he Self timer g Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Z Use this mode to avoid camera shake The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking s...

Page 75: ... button pressed Taking a Series of Pictures 1 Continuous Shooting Each time a picture is taken the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken The higher the image quality the longer the interval between shots The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode The continuous shooting function is not available in s b A d O I or Y mode You can continue shooting until the memory...

Page 76: ...ee times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom function is set to O On you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times Using the Zoom You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than picture...

Page 77: ...pears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Digital Zoom 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The selected setting is saved 4 Press the 3 button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Digital Zoom Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p 96 EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory MENU Rec Mode Exit Exit Exit 2 3 0 0...

Page 78: ... EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the 3 button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Exposure EV Compensation If you use the EV compensation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 When the histogram is displayed bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor enabling you to check the exposure p 78 In s and...

Page 79: ...ely to occur To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 72 Only I and the focus frame are displayed on the LCD monitor in I mode Other shooting information is not displayed You cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 W button OK OK OK 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 1 0 1 0 1 0 38 38 38 F3 3 F3 3 1 250 1 250 F3 3 1 250...

Page 80: ... too bright the peak is on the right side When the image is too dark the part to the left is cut off dark portions and when the image is too bright the part to the right is cut off bright portions Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced The graph peaks on both sides but sin...

Page 81: ...ct is approx 10 cm to 1m 3 9 in to 39 4 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway r Super Macro This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 5 cm to 40 cm 1 9 in to 15 7 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Only digital zoom is available...

Page 82: ...closer focus 4 Press the 4 button The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four way controller After the focus is fixed you can press the four way controller 5 again to display the indicator and readjust the focus using the four way controller 23 In s mode you can only select q and r Manual Focus 1p 8...

Page 83: ...cted in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically d Flash On Red eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions b Soft Flash This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range The flash will d...

Page 84: ...Auto Auto Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode OK OK OK OK About the red eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject s eyes It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle S...

Page 85: ...are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 85 Recorded Pixels 1 Press the 3 button in A mode The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Recorded Pixels Selecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Use a 3072 2304 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or editing images on a ...

Page 86: ...us with the current setting When shooting mode is set to Y the number of recorded pixels is set to h and quality level is set to D When shooting mode is set to d the number of recorded pixels set in Movie on the recording mode menu is set p 100 If you use the Recorded Pixels function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pi...

Page 87: ...selected quality level is displayed when the Quality Level setting is changed 5 Press the 4 button The Quality Level setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting 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 High...

Page 88: ...When shooting mode is set to d the number of recorded pixels set in Movie on the recording mode menu is set p 102 If you use the Quality Level function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p 29 ...

Page 89: ... setting Refer to Manual Setting p 88 for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually Adjusting the 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 ligh...

Page 90: ...nt so that it fits the frame at the center of the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter release button fully The white balance is automatically adjusted 4 Press the 4 button The setting is saved and the screen returns to the A Rec Mode menu 5 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status If you use the White Balance function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56...

Page 91: ...ple Normal range K Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller W Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus In Y mode Focusing Area can only be set to J Multiple or K Spot In b and I mode Focusing Area is set to J Multiple In d mode you can set the focusing area in the recording mode menu but the focus mode during shooting is fixed to 3 p 79 If you use the Focusing Area function frequently ...

Page 92: ...the current setting Setting the Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 400 64 The lower the sensitivity the less noise that affects the image The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by noise 100 200 400 800 1600 Rec Mo...

Page 93: ... shooting mode is set to c the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 1600 If you use the Sensitivity function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 Saving the Sensitivity 1p 96 ...

Page 94: ...enu appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to change the display time 5 Press the 4 button The Instant Review setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Instant Review 1p 40 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AWB ISO AUT...

Page 95: ...ing is saved F Soft G Normal H Hard 4 Press the 3 button The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness If you use the Sharpness function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO 2 3 1 4 ME...

Page 96: ...saved F Low G Normal H High 4 Press the 3 button The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Color Saturation Saturation If you use the Saturation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO 2 3 1 4 MENU R...

Page 97: ... is saved F Low G Normal H High 4 Press the 3 button The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Image Contrast Contrast If you use the Contrast function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 56 Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO 2 3 1 4 MENU Rec M...

Page 98: ...ra is turned off The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off Item Description Default Setting Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four way controller 4 p 81 O Drive Mode The drive mode set with the four way controller 2 p 72 p 73 P Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four way controller 5 p 79 P Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom w ...

Page 99: ...an item 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 6 Press the 4 button The Memory setting is saved 7 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO MENU 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 Memory MENU Cancel Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position...

Page 100: ...ables you to record movies Sound is recorded at the same time 1 Press the four way controller 3 in A mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to select d Movie Recording a Movie 4 5 1 2 3 MENU OK OK OK Movie Movie Movie OK ...

Page 101: ... camera 4 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts 5 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second recording will continue for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button The flash will not discharge in d mode Focus Mode is fixed to 3 wh...

Page 102: ... The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select Recorded Pixels 5 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies m 640 480 Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen D 320 240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing A...

Page 103: ...g time for the selected recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed 7 Press the 4 button The Recorded Pixels setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p 30 ...

Page 104: ...me for the selected quality level is displayed when the Quality Level setting is changed 7 Press the 4 button The Quality Level setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Selecting the Quality Level of Movies C Best Images will be clearer but file size will be larger D Better E Good Images will be grainier but file size will be smaller...

Page 105: ...own menu appears 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select 30fps or 15fps Recording time for the selected frame rate is displayed when the Frame Rate setting is changed 7 Press the 4 button The Frame Rate setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Selecting the Frame Rate Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p 30 Re...

Page 106: ...ppears 6 Use the four way controller 23 to choose a color 7 Press the 4 button The Color Mode setting is saved 8 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White...

Page 107: ...troller 23 to select Movie anti shake 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The Movie anti shake setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Setting the Movie Anti Shake Function MENU Rec Mode MENU Exit Exit Exit 1 3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity AWB ISO AUTO 1 6 2 3 4 5 MENU...

Page 108: ... Mode When an SD Memory Card is inserted images movies and sound files saved in the SD Memory Card are displayed Remove the SD Memory Card to display images movies and sound files saved in the built in memory Displaying Data in the Built in Memory with the SD Memory Card Inserted Browse Built in Memory Press the Q button for more than one second when an SD Memory Card is inserted while switching f...

Page 109: ...107 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images Refer to Playing Back Images p 41 for instructions Playing Back Still Pictures ...

Page 110: ... page appears Similarly if you choose image 2 and press the four way controller 35 the next page appears The icons that appear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture without sound O with image Still picture with sound d Movie first frame appears O without image Sound file only Press the 4 button 3 button or y on the Zoom f y button to switch to single image display of the selec...

Page 111: ...e recorded on a date is displayed for that date on the calendar O appears for dates on which a sound file was first recorded Use the four way controller 2345 to move the selection frame Press y on the Zoom f y button to display the images for a date in nine image display Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single image display of the first image recorded on that date Switching to Fol...

Page 112: ...ton changes the magnification continuously You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified 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 y Makes the image bigger max 8 Zoom f y button f Makes the image smaller min 1 1 3 Press the 4 b...

Page 113: ...ller 23 to select Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off O Jumps to 8 magnification P Pressing y on the Zoom f y button once magnifies the image in stages from 1 1 to 8 0 4 Press the 3 button The camera returns to Q mode Setting the Quick Zoom Function Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit 2 3 1 MENU 4 Setting Qui...

Page 114: ...tails of each display mode Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Displaying Shooting Information 1p 77 OK OK OK 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0026 0026 100 0026 F3 3 F3 3 1 250 1 250 F3 3 1 250 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 200 200 ISO ISO 200 ISO 7M 100 100 0026 0026 100 0026 Normal Display Histogram Info No Info ...

Page 115: ...Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow To resume the slideshow press the 4 button while the slideshow is paused 5 Press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch The slideshow stops You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next 1 Press the four way controller 3 in Q mode The Playback Mode Pal...

Page 116: ...oose O On or P Off for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next 10 Press the 4 button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in The slideshow will co...

Page 117: ...rformed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller 2 Pause Zoom w x button x Increases the volume Zoom w x button w Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller 5 Frame forward Four way controller 2 Releases the Pause function Play 3 Press the four way controller 3 Playb...

Page 118: ...d the device that plays back images are different turn both devices on When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals such as a TV refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected 4 Turn the camera on You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC51 optional if you intend to use the camera for a long time ...

Page 119: ...he i button The confirmation screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete 4 Press the 4 button The image or sound file is deleted Deleting Single Images Sound Files Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 122 If you press the i button during Instant Review the screen in Step 2 appears enabling you to delete the image you have just taken p 42 1 3 2 4 Delete Cancel 1...

Page 120: ... 2 Press the i button The confirmation screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete Sound 4 Press the 4 button The sound file is deleted Deleting a Sound File Select Delete in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file Delete Delete Sound Cancel 100 100 0017 0017 100 0017 OK OK OK OK All Images Sounds All Images Sounds All Images Sounds All Images Sounds All Images So...

Page 121: ... O appears on the selected images and sound files If you select an image and press y on the Zoom f y button the selected image appears in single image display for as long as the button is pressed enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not The display returns to the nine image display when you release the button However protected images cannot be displayed in single image dis...

Page 122: ...pears 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Select Delete 6 Press the 4 button The selected images and sound files are deleted Select Delete Cancel Cancel Cancel OK OK OK OK MENU Delete all selected Delete all selected images sounds images sounds Delete all selected images sounds ...

Page 123: ... i button A confirmation dialog appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete All 4 Press the 4 button All the images and sound files are deleted Deleting All Images Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 122 3 1 2 4 Delete all images sounds Delete all images sounds Delete all images sounds Delete All Cancel Cancel Cancel OK OK OK OK MENU ...

Page 124: ...ound file use the four way controller 45 to select another image or sound file 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select Protect 7 Press the 4 button The selected image or sound file is protected Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 6 Y appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback MENU S...

Page 125: ...e the four way controller 23 to select Protect 7 Press the 4 button All the images and sound files are protected Protecting All Images and Sound Files Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 6 MENU Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow OK OK OK OK 1 2 4...

Page 126: ...four way controller 3 The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 2345 to select n Resize 4 Press the 4 button The screen for choosing the size and quality appears 5 Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Use the four way controller 45 to choose the size and quality Use the four way controller 23 to switch between Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Changing the Image Size and ...

Page 127: ...d a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as 8 Press the 4 button The resized image is saved Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU OK OK OK OK Overwrite Save as Overwrite original image Overwrite original image Overwrite original image ...

Page 128: ...ars 5 Choose the trimming conditions Zoom f y button Changes the size of the trimmed section Four way controller 2345 Moves the trimming position up down left and right Green button Rotates the trimming frame 6 Press the 4 button The trimmed image is saved with a new file name The trimmed image is saved in the same quality as the original image The number of recorded pixels is selected automatical...

Page 129: ...hod selection screen appears All the images and sound files 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 in the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select f 5 Press the 4 button All the images and sound files are copied Copying Images and Sound Files Make sure that the camera is turned off before inser...

Page 130: ...le you want to copy 7 Press the 4 button The selected image sound file is copied Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory If sound has been recorded with the image the sound file is copied with the image When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name OK OK OK OK Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Copy this image sound Copy this image ...

Page 131: ...ller 23 to choose a digital filter You can preview the results of the filter effect 6 Press the 4 button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as If the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name 8 Press the 4 button The edited image is saved with the s...

Page 132: ... the 4 button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as If the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name 8 Press the 4 button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Using the Brightness Filter...

Page 133: ...splay of the frame selection screen appears 5 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose a frame 6 Press the 4 button or y on the Zoom f y button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Use the four way controller 45 to choose a different frame Press the 3 button or f on the Zoom f y button to return to the 9 frame di...

Page 134: ...ther source can be used when taking pictures To display the frames available in the built in memory or the SD Memory Card in Step 3 select Y Frame Composite and press the 4 button The Frame Composite function cannot be used on movies or images of size i and smaller An error message appears in Step 4 Using a New Frame Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames http www pentax ...

Page 135: ...the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name 6 Press the 4 button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Red eye Compensation The red eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera An error message appear...

Page 136: ...vies or sound only files Set the following items for each image 1 Press the four way controller 3 in Q mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to select r DPOF 3 Press the 4 button The screen for selecting Single Image or All Images appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select Single Image Printing Single Images Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Da...

Page 137: ... the four way controller 45 to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7 8 Press the 4 button The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if O On was selected in the DPOF settings To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 6 a...

Page 138: ...Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in Printing Single Images p 135 for details of how to make the settings 5 Press the 4 button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen 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 Settings for single images are canceled ...

Page 139: ...ection screen appears You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC51 when the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected 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 prin...

Page 140: ...tings on the printer press the 4 button To change the print settings go to Step 7 7 Press the Green button The screen for changing the print settings appears 8 Select Paper Size and press the four way controller 5 The Paper Size screen appears Printing Single Images All Images Select printing mode Select printing mode Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK OK OK Copies Print this image Print this image...

Page 141: ...d according to the settings made on the printer Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper Quality with more E indicates higher print quality A confirmation dialog appears after each item has been set 13 Press the MENU button The screen returns to the confirmation dialog 14 Press the 4 button The image is printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to cancel printing The self ti...

Page 142: ...s of how to make the settings 4 Press the 4 button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 138 and p 139 for details of changing print settings 5 Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the 3 button to cancel printing Printing All Images All Images Select printing mode Select pr...

Page 143: ...ress the 3 button to cancel printing Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer This camera is compatible with the ImageLink print system Instead of using a USB cable connect the supplied O DI58 dock insert and Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock and place the camera on the dock insert t...

Page 144: ... Editing and Printing Images Some printer functions may not work when using the camera with a printer dock The camera cannot be connected to another printer or PC via USB while connected to the printer dock ...

Page 145: ...current file appear on the LCD monitor 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 4 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts The self timer lamp blinks during recording You can record up to 24 hours of sound consecutively When the Green button is pressed during recording an index can be added to the current sound file MENU Auto Picture Auto Picture Auto Picture OK OK OK OK 3 butto...

Page 146: ...Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4 recording continues until you take your finger off the button Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files ...

Page 147: ...r way controller 5 Fast forwards playback If there are recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller 5 Plays back starting from the next index The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 2 Resumes playback Four way controller 4 Rewinds approx 5 seconds Four way controller 5 Advances approx 5 seconds...

Page 148: ... 3 Use the four way controller 2345 to select Voice Memo 4 Press the 4 button Recording starts You can record up to 24 hours of voice memos consecutively 5 Press the 4 button Recording stops Recording a Voice Memo A voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 118 A voice memo cannot be added to protected Z images p 122 MENU ...

Page 149: ...e memos in single image display 2 Press the four way controller 2 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom w x button x Increases the volume Zoom w x button w Reduces the volume 3 Press the four way controller 3 Playback stops Playing Back a Voice Memo Deleting a Sound File 1p 118 2 1 2 3 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 10 14 2006 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 100 0038 0038 100...

Page 150: ...mode Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera 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 Settin...

Page 151: ...et the volume to 0 to mute the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select Start up Sound 6 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Operation Volume Changing the Sound Type Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to dis...

Page 152: ...and press 4 button The selected sound type is saved 8 Set Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7 Select On or Off for the self timer sound 9 Press the 3 button The screen returns to the B Setting menu with the changed setting ...

Page 153: ...er 23 to choose the date display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd 5 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to 24h 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Changing the Date and Time Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to display the u Setting menu 3 button Four way controll...

Page 154: ...th 11 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to the day field Use the four way controller 23 to change the day After changing the day change the year in the same manner 12 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10 If you selected 12h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time 13 Press the 4 button The date and time settings are saved When you fini...

Page 155: ...screen appears The city that is currently selected blinks on the map 5 Use the four way controller 45 to change the Destination city The current time location and time difference of the selected city appear 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select DST 7 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off Select O On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time Setting the World Time Sett...

Page 156: ...s the Destination city W Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city 6 Press the 4 button The Select time setting is saved 7 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to A mode or Q mode X Destination appears on the LCD monitor when the camera returns to A mode and World Time is selected Select W Hometown in Step 3 of p 153 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city Di...

Page 157: ...on the u Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The Language screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 2345 to select the language 4 Press the 4 button The selected language is set to be displayed Changing the Display Language Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to display the u Setting menu MENU 3 button Four way controller ...

Page 158: ...r Name setting is saved Changing the Image Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX where XXX is the 3 digit folder number Date XXX_mmdd 3 digit folder number_month day xxx_ddmm 3 digit folder number_day month when the date style is set to dd mm yy Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to display the u Setting menu MENU 3 button Four way controller ...

Page 159: ...mera to a PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the 4 button The USB Connection setting is saved Changing the USB Connection Mode Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode And do not connect the camera to your printer while PC is selected Setting 2006 10 14 ...

Page 160: ...he 4 button The Video Out setting is saved Changing the Video Output Format Depending on the country or region images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p 116 Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Dat...

Page 161: ...Press the 3 button The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode To change the setting perform the above steps again Automatically Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Auto LCD Dimmer The Auto LCD Dimmer does not function in the following situations in Q mode while the camera is connected to a PC or printer while recording a movie Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format So...

Page 162: ... Press the 4 button The Auto Power Off setting is saved Setting Auto Power Off Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations during a slideshow or movie playback while the camera is connected to a PC or printer Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to display the u Setting menu MENU 3 button Four way controller 4 button PC ...

Page 163: ...our way controller 45 to select O On or P Off The following setting is saved On Display Off Hide 3 Press the 3 button The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode To change the setting perform the above steps again Setting the Guide Display Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to display the u Setting menu MENU 3 button Four way c...

Page 164: ...s 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Reset 4 Press the 4 button The settings return to the defaults Resetting to Default Settings Reset The following settings are not affected by resetting Date Adjust Language and Video Out Setting 2006 10 14 Language ࢊ MENU ਞၭ ਞၭ 1 3 Format Sound English Date Adjust World Time Exit How to display the u Setting menu MENU 3 button Four way controller 4 butt...

Page 165: ...n appears 5 Use the four way controller 45 to choose an image for the start up screen 6 Press the 4 button The Start up Screen setting is saved Changing the Start up Screen 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 Select Off to hide the start up screen MENU Slideshow Slideshow Slideshow ...

Page 166: ... PAL Halifax NTSC Dacca PAL Central and South America Mexico City NTSC East Asia Yangon NTSC Lima NTSC Bangkok PAL Santiago NTSC Kuala Lumpur PAL Caracas NTSC Vientiane PAL Buenos Aires PAL Singapore PAL Sao Paulo PAL Phnom Penh PAL Rio de Janeiro PAL Ho Chi Minh PAL Europe Lisbon PAL Jakarta PAL Madrid PAL Hong Kong PAL London PAL Beijing PAL Paris PAL Shanghai PAL Amsterdam PAL Manila NTSC Milan...

Page 167: ...output mode shown in the Video output column in the table on the left is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial Setting p 34 Change the video output mode manually when Hometown in World Time of the H Settings is changed ...

Page 168: ...162 No The setting is saved even after reset A Rec Mode Menu Items Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Recorded Pixels a 3072 2304 Yes Yes p 83 Quality Level D Better Yes Yes p 85 White Balance F Auto Yes p 87 Focusing Area J Multiple Yes Yes p 89 Sensitivity Auto Yes p 90 EV Compensation 0 0 Yes p 76 Movie Recorded Pixels m 640 480 Yes Yes p 100 Quality Level C Best Yes Ye...

Page 169: ...e Style date According to initial setting Yes No p 37 Date Style time According to initial setting Yes No Date According to initial setting Yes No Time According to initial setting Yes No World Time World Time Setting Off Yes No p 153 Destination City Same as Hometown Yes No Destination DST Same as Hometown Yes No Hometown City According to initial setting Yes No Hometown DST According to initial ...

Page 170: ...Logo screen On Yes Yes p 163 Item Function Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Q button Operation Mode Q mode Zoom w x button Zoom Position Wide Yes p 74 Four way controller 2 Drive Mode 9 Normal Yes p 72 p 73 3 Shooting Mode b Auto Picture Yes Yes p 52 4 Flash Mode Auto Yes p 81 5 Focus Mode Standard Yes p 79 3 button Menu Display Capture mode A Rec Mode menu Playback mode B Se...

Page 171: ...o Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Manual Focus No Yes Yes Yes No 4 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recorded Pixels No Yes Yes Yes 5 Yes No 11 Yes Yes Yes Quality Level No Yes Yes Yes 5 Yes No 12 Yes Yes Yes White Balance No No Yes No Yes 9 Yes Yes No No No Focusing Area No No 2 Yes Yes 4 Yes Yes 7 Yes No 13 Yes Sensitivity No Yes Yes Yes No No 10 Yes Yes Yes Yes EV Compensation No No Yes Yes Yes 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ...

Page 172: ...he DC coupler D DC51 the AC adapter D AC5 and the AC plug cord D CO2 The ending of the AC plug cord name differs depending on the country USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap O ST51 O ST24 Genuine leather strap O ST8 Silver chain strap O ST30 Camera case O CC58 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera ...

Page 173: ...n you have exceeded the capacity limit of the SD Memory Card while taking pictures No image sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card Movie recording stopped This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a movie Deleting This message appears when deleting an image or sound file Camera cannot play this image an...

Page 174: ... display an image due to image processing or when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck in the printer The paper is stuck in the print...

Page 175: ...amera is connected to a TV LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a TV Image is displayed but 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 Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Wait until charging is finished No available space on SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Insert SD M...

Page 176: ...r 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 to q p 79 Focus mode is set to q Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set to q Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to a flash off Set to...

Page 177: ...icture JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge PRINT Image Matching III Movie MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG streaming video approx 30fps 15fps PCM system with monaural sound full color sepia black and white Movie anti shake function Sound Voice memo voice recording WAVE PCM system monaural Quality Level Still Picture C Best D Better E Good Movie C Best D Better E Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 2...

Page 178: ...8 mm 114 mm in 35 mm format Aperture f 3 1 f 5 9 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups one aspherical element Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 44 mm 33 mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Lens Cover Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4 combines with 3 optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12 LCD Monitor 2 5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with backlig...

Page 179: ...rogram Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape Flower Portrait Surf Snow Sport Blur reduction Kids Pet Food Frame Composite Movie Continuous Recording Time Approx 1 second until built in memory or SD Memory Card is full Digital Filter B W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Soft Brightness Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with r...

Page 180: ...t testing with LCD monitor on flash used for 50 of the shots and 23 degrees centigrade Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions 2 According to the result of in house testing Actual time may differ depending on usage conditions In Out Port PC AV terminal DC input terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL monaural PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print On...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...ors 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 Union ...

Page 183: ...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 184: ...pliant 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 inclu...

Page 185: ... In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which co...

Page 186: ...7 A AC adapter 23 24 Adapter plug 24 Adding sound Voice Memo 146 Ambient light sensor 15 Auto 81 Auto F 87 Auto LCD Dimmer 159 Auto Power Off 160 Autofocus 89 AV equipment 116 B B W 104 129 Basic mode 64 Batteries 20 Battery level indicator w 22 Bright portions 17 Brightness Filter 130 Browse Built in Memory 106 C Calling up menus 56 Camera shake 74 77 Capture Mode Palette 52 Changing volume 145 1...

Page 187: ... 155 M 3 button 44 46 Macro q 79 Magnify y 110 Manual Focus 79 Manual K 87 Memory 96 Movie anti shake 105 N Nine image display f 108 NTSC 158 Number of pixels 83 Number of recordable images 30 O 4 W button 44 46 Optional accessory 170 P PAL 158 Pan Focus 3 79 Photo processing lab 134 PictBridge 137 Playback 41 106 115 145 147 Playback Mode Palette 58 Playback Only Mode 33 Playing back movies 115 P...

Page 188: ... Sepia 104 129 Setting the exposure 76 Shade H 87 Sharpness 93 Shooting information 77 112 Shooting mode 52 Shutter release button 40 43 45 Slideshow 113 Soft b 81 Soft digital filter 129 Sound settings 149 Sound types 149 Standard 79 Start up screen 163 Strap 19 Super Macro r 79 T Trimming 126 Tungsten Light I 87 TV 116 U USB connection mode 157 V Video output format 158 Viewing a guide 60 Voice ...

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