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Specification

Type

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 Compact-Type digital still camera with fixed focus lens, auto exposure and auto flash.

Sensor

1.31 megapixel (total pixels).

Color Depth

10 bits x 3 colors.

Recording Pixels : 

1280 x 960 pixels (Full), 640x480 pixels (1/4)

Sensitivity

Auto (equivalent to100 through 400)

File Format

Exit 2.1 (JPEG)

Quality Level

Economy, Fine, Super Fine

Internal memory : 

8MB Flash Memory

Storage Media

Compact Flash Card Type 1

Lens

Fixed focus lens 5.5mm (Equivalent to 42mm in 35mm format) f/2.8

  5 elements in 4 groups

Focusing system : 

Two step zone-focusing system, Range: 0.6m (1.97ft) to infinity (normal),

  0.3m (0.98ft) to 0.6m (1.97ft) (Macro)

Exposure Control :

 Center-weighted TTL metering, Programmed AE,

  -2.0 ~ +2.0 EV 1/3 EV steps (Exposure compensation)

Shutter

Programmed AE electronic, between-the-lens shutter,

  Shutter speed: Approx. 1/800 sec. to 1/10 sec.

Drive Modes

One shot, 10sec. delay self-timer

Bulit-in flash

Auto, Red-eye reduction, Flash-on, Flash-off

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent

Digital Zoom

2X (Capture mode), 2X,4X (Playback)

LCD Monitor

1.8"

Status LCD

Flash mode, image quality, battery status, number of images, self-timer

Interfaces

AC power port, USB port, Video Output (NTSC or PAL)

Power Sources

4 AA (Lithium, Ni-MH or Alkaline) batteries; AC adapter (Optional)

Dimensions

105 (W) x 67 (H) x 48 (D) mm (4.1 x 2.6 x 1.9 inch)

Weight

190g (6.7 oz.) without batteries and CF card

Summary of Contents for EI 100 - Digital Camera - 1.3 Megapixel

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Page 2: ...ect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all ...

Page 3: ... images 11 How to set the focus 12 How to set the image resolution quality 12 How to set the Flash 13 Advanced Operation 13 How to adjust the EV compensation 13 How to adjust the White Balance 13 How to set the OSD On Screen Display language 14 How to set the Self Timer 14 How to format the Internal Memory or CF CompactFlash card 14 Operating Modes and Menus 15 CAPTURE Mode 15 PLAY Mode 16 SETUP M...

Page 4: ... View Viewfinder Window Built in Flash Self timer Lamp Jack Cover Focus Knob Lens Shutter Button Resolution Quality Button Power Button Menu Button Flash Mode Button Operating Mode Dial Status LCD Identifying the Parts ...

Page 5: ...Rear View LED 1 Strap Lug Viewfinder OK Button Digital Zoom Button Display Button Battery Cover CF Card Cover Tripod Socket Down Forward Button Up Backward Self timer Button LED 2 Bottom View LCD Monitor ...

Page 6: ...ains the following indicators Resolution Indicator PC Mode Indicator Image Quality Indicator Battery Power Indicator Flash Mode Indicator Images Remaining Image Number Indicator Self timer Indicator LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor shows the current camera information Resolution Quality Time Date File Name Connectors USB Port Video Port DC IN Port USB Port Video Port DC IN Port ...

Page 7: ...n electric shock Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous and 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 Discontinue u...

Page 8: ...n Battery Usage Use 4 AA type batteries only Alkaline NI MH lithium battery Ni cd battery is not recommended Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion Use only one battery type at one time Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the and sides facing correctly Batteries should be replaced when the battery indicator shows the battery empty icon To improve batt...

Page 9: ... being formatted If you do so the card would be fatally damaged It is possible for data stored in the CF card to be erased under the following conditions so please take care Please be aware that Pentax bears absolutely no responsibility for erased data Mishandling of the CF card by the user CF card located where it may be susceptible to static electricity or electrical noise If the card not used f...

Page 10: ...SB Cable I USB4 Software CD ROM S SW4 Operating Manual Strap Preparing the Power Supply Use only the specified batteries or specified AC adapter with this camera Using Batteries STEP 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow STEP 2 Insert 4 batteries with the correct polarity as shown on the inner side of the battery cover STEP 3 Close the battery cover Using the AC Adapter...

Page 11: ...the strap lug 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight Setting the Language Set the Operating Mode Dial to SETUP When the camera is turned on for first time SETUP menu appears To set your desired language follow the procedures How to set the OSD language On page 14 Setting the Date and Time Switch to SETUP mode and then power on the camera the Setup ...

Page 12: ...y CF card or the camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached On the LCD Monitor 1 Turn on the camera 2 Set the Operating Mode Dial to PLAY 3 The last image captured appears Use the arrow buttons to go forward or backward through the captured images On a TV 1 Connect one end of the video cable I VC4 Optional to the VIDEO port of your camera 2 Connect the ...

Page 13: ...quality 1280x960 1280x960 1280x960 640x480 640x480 640x480 Recording Pixels Quality arrow buttons See page 20 for more details You can review the captured images on the LCD Monitor or on a TV How to set the focus Before taking a picture you may need to set the focus The camera provides 2 different types for your selection Simply switch the Focus knob to select one How to set the image resolution q...

Page 14: ...he White Balance perform the following 1 Set the operating mode to CAPTURE 2 Press the MENU button The Capture menu appears Reference The above table is the 6 possible combination of each recording pixels and quality setting How to set the Flash The Flash Mode can only be set under CAP TURE mode There are 4 modes available Auto Red Eye Flash ON and Flash OFF The default setting is Auto To change t...

Page 15: ...SETUP MENU How to set the Self Timer To use the Self Timer function perform the following 1 Set the Operating Mode Dial to CAPTURE 2 Press the Self Timer button to set the Self Timer on appears on the status LCD 3 Press the Shutter button 4 After 10 seconds an image is captured and the timer will turn itself off The Self Timer is located in front of the camera and it is designed to count down for ...

Page 16: ...made The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off INSTANT REVIEW MODE Toggles On Off the QuickView function Select the item by the arrow buttons and then press the OK button to confirm The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed Use the arrow buttons to select the desired setting The cursor returns to the CAPTURE menu automatically when the change is made The sett...

Page 17: ... f stop Select the item by the arrow buttons and then press the OK button to confirm The cur sor skips to the last field as the OK button be ing pressed Use the arrow buttons to increase decrease the EV compensate value 2 0 2 0 Press the OK button again to make the change The cursor returns to the CAPTURE menu automatically when the change is made This setting is reset to O O when the camera power...

Page 18: ... the arrow buttons to increase decrease the delay between 2 and 10 seconds Press the OK button again to make the change The slide show starts Do not press the Display Menu OK buttons or switch the Operating Mode Dial while a slide show is playing or it may interrupt the display and returns to the PLAY mode To stop the slide slow press the Menu button COPY TO CF CARD Copy the captured images in the...

Page 19: ...fects You may choose either to turn on or off default on the sound effects while capturing an image or pressing a button or an alert is produced by the camera Select the item by the arrow buttons and then press the OK button to confirm The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed Use the arrow buttons to toggle the selection Press the OK button again to make the change The cur...

Page 20: ...efault settings Select the item by the arrow buttons and then press the OK button to confirm The cursor skips to the last field as the OK button being pressed Use the arrow buttons to toggle the selection Select RESET and press the OK button to make the change and returns to the SETUP menu Select CANCEL and then press the OK button to cancel and return to the SETUP menu without any change Recordin...

Page 21: ...e DELETE menu A NO PICTURE message in the DELETE menu after the deletion Select CANCEL then press the OK button to cancel and return to the DELETE menu without any deletion PC Mode Images can only be transferred to a PC via USB in this mode Connect the USB cable I USB4 in the fol lowing steps Confirm that the USB driver has been installed in your PC 1 Connect one end of cable to your PC 2 Turn the...

Page 22: ...ick on the S SW4 R icon 4 The files of PhotoSuite IIISE PhotoVista and USB driver appear 5 Left click twice for your desired file for installation The file will be opened 6 Left click twice on Setup exe for instillation Follow the on screen instructions to com plete the software installation Acquiring Images For Users of Windows 98 ME 2000 Follow the steps below transfer your images to the compute...

Page 23: ...ate the Operating Mode Dial will bring the camera back immediately If there is no any activity for 3 minutes the sys tem power will be off and you will have to press the power button to turn it on Additional Information Names and Functions LCD Display When you are about to take a picture you may use the LCD monitor to frame the image Press the Display button to turn on off the LCD monitor Display ...

Page 24: ...off the camera Change to another mode other than CAPTURE mode Operating Mode Dial Switch the Operating Mode Dial to select the desired operating mode There are five operating modes available as follows CAPTURE Capture stores images PLAY Review images in memory DELETE Delete images in memory PC Transfer images to PC SETUP Change camera settings Battery Power Indicator You may check the battery stat...

Page 25: ...een Green Green Red Red Status Blinking On Blinking On Blinking On Description While detecting the system error Camera is powered on Image processing Compression Decompression CF card is inserted Camera is capturing an image Self Timer button is pressed Sound Yes No No No No Yes The message MEMORY FULL rarely appears on the LCD monitor even if the capacity of CF card or internal memory indicated o...

Page 26: ...y normal 0 3m 0 98ft to 0 6m 1 97ft Macro Exposure Control Center weighted TTL metering Programmed AE 2 0 2 0 EV 1 3 EV steps Exposure compensation Shutter Programmed AE electronic between the lens shutter Shutter speed Approx 1 800 sec to 1 10 sec Drive Modes One shot 10sec delay self timer Bulit in flash Auto Red eye reduction Flash on Flash off White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Fluores...

Page 27: ... hereinbefore provided No re funds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representa tive of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to th...

Page 28: ...approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service sta tion to proceed with the servicing The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can su persede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the wa...

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