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Getting Started

Turning the Camera On and Off

Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on.
When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens
extends.
If the [Language/

] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears

when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.42 to set the
display language and/or current date and time.

Press the power switch again.

The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

The memory card is checked when the camera
turns on and the memory status is displayed.

The SD Memory Card is inserted.
Images will be saved on the SD
Memory Card.

The SD Memory Card is not inserted.
Images will be saved in the built-in
memory.

Taking Still Pictures

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Checking the Memory Card

Power switch

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Summary of Contents for OPTIO VS20

Page 1: ...Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Downloaded From camera usermanual com...

Page 2: ...are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States a...

Page 3: ...camera There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from the actual product In this manual SD SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD Memo...

Page 4: ...r long periods of time Should the screen display 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 Depending...

Page 5: ...cause an explosion or heating or may damage the battery charger To reduce the risk of hazards use only a CSA UL certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper o...

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Page 7: ...re range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The monitor may appear black under high temperatures but will return to normal as temperatures normalize The response speed of the...

Page 8: ...Cards or the built in memory does not completely erase the original data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software It is user s responsibility to ensure the privac...

Page 9: ...ference 3 when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time 4 when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed If it is not...

Page 10: ...Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card 39 Turning the Camera On and Off 40 Starting up in the Playback Mode 41 Initial Settings 42 Setting the Display Language 42 Setting the Date and Time 4...

Page 11: ...tional 93 Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed Auto Bracketing 95 Setting the Shooting Functions 97 Selecting the Flash Mode 97 Selecting the Focus Mode 99 Selecting the Recorded Pixel...

Page 12: ...ging the Image Size Resize 152 Cropping Images 153 Stretching a User Selected Area of an Image Stretch Filter 154 Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller 156 Using the Digital Filters 158 Compens...

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Page 14: ...er for an explanation of the related operation indicates information that is useful to know indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera A mode This is the mode for capturing still pict...

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Page 16: ...ooting with the camera held vertically which enables you to shoot naturally When you hold the camera vertically indications on the display are automatically displayed in vertical orientation The Optio...

Page 17: ...p 84 You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size Now you no longer...

Page 18: ...the camera to your computer and transfer the images first The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies p 152 Easy to Navigate Capture and Playback Functions A multitude of fun...

Page 19: ...o Optional Accessories p 222 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio VS20 Strap O ST122 Operating Manuals Software CD ROM S SW122 USB cable I USB122 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI122...

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Page 22: ...shooting mode is set to 9 Green mode the monitor display is as shown on the right You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4 W button The electronic level display appears only...

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Page 24: ...p 119 A14 White Balance p 105 A4 D range setting icon p 108 A15 Sensitivity p 109 A5 Shake Reduction icon p 112 A16 Histogram p 25 A6 Flash mode p 97 A17 EV Compensation p 107 A7 Drive mode p 90 A18...

Page 25: ...rmal Display Detailed Display No Info Display in Q Mode OK OK OK 200 200 16M Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit Edit F2 6 1 1000 F2 6 1 1000 02 02 2012 02 02 2012 14 25 14 25 14 25 100 0026 100 0026 F3 5 1 250...

Page 26: ...ppears if no operation is performed for two seconds When no operation is performed for two seconds in Normal Display or Detailed Display only Edit disappears A1 Playback mode A8 Histogram p 25 Q Still...

Page 27: ...ecide if you need to adjust the exposure and take a picture again Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct the graph peaks in the middle If the image is too dark the peak is on the left s...

Page 28: ...with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera is level When Electronic Level is set to O On the electronic level can be displayed by pressing the 4 W button A bar graph indicating the hor...

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Page 31: ...1 Getting Started Attaching the Strap 30 Powering the Camera 31 Installing the SD Memory Card 37 Turning the Camera On and Off 40 Initial Settings 42 Downloaded From camera usermanual com...

Page 32: ...camera 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin string and fasten the loop 3 Remove the top at the other end of the strap and attach it to the other strap lug in the same way 4 Attac...

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Page 34: ...or be damaged The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged Replace it with a new battery If the battery is inserted correctly but the chargin...

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Page 36: ...Use the AC adapter kit K AC122 optional if you intend to use the camera for a long time p 35 Recordable Image No 1 flash used for 50 of shots Movie Recording Time 2 Playback Time 2 Approx 200 picture...

Page 37: ...32 p 33 on how to open close the battery card cover and remove the battery 3 Insert the DC coupler while holding down the battery lock lever Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place 4 Extract the DC...

Page 38: ...the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter p 2 before using the AC adapter...

Page 39: ...s been used in other cameras or digital devices Refer to Formatting the Memory p 176 for instructions on formatting Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory C...

Page 40: ...ay not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way 3 Close the battery card cover After closing the battery card cover slide the cover lock lever in the opposite direction indicated...

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Page 42: ...nd or current date and time 2 Press the power switch again The display turns off the lens closes and the camera turns off The memory card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is d...

Page 43: ...ny pictures 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode Starting up in the Playback Mode To switc...

Page 44: ...oller 2345 to choose the desired display language Language Date and Time can be changed later Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display...

Page 45: ...four way controller 3 twice to select Settings complete and press the 4 button to display the Date Adjustment screen Go to Setting the Date and Time p 46 Go to Step 3 in To Set Hometown and DST p 45...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...light Saving Time 7 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 8 Press the 4 button The Initial Setting screen appears 9 Press the four way controller 3 to select Settings complete 10 Pres...

Page 48: ...hour display 5 Press the four way controller 5 The frame returns to Date Format 6 Press the four way controller 3 The frame moves to Date 7 Press the four way controller 5 The frame moves to the mont...

Page 49: ...the World Time 1p 181 When the Initial Setting or Date Adjustment screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to the capture mode by pressing the 3 button In this case the Init...

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Page 51: ...2 Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 50 Setting the Camera Functions 55 Downloaded From camera usermanual com...

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Page 53: ...tical shooting Used as a zoom lever when you hold a camera vertically The function is the same as with 2 zoom lever 9 Shutter release button for vertical shooting Used as a shutter release button when...

Page 54: ...image when turned to the right y during single image display Returns to the previous display when turned to the left f p 141 Turn to the left f during nine image display to change to folder or calenda...

Page 55: ...display of the selected folder during folder display p 135 Changes to single image display of the selected date during calendar display p 135 7 Zoom f y lever for vertical shooting Used as a zoom f y...

Page 56: ...simple editing operations on the images that are played back Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode 1 Press the Q button The camera switches to Q mode 1 Press the Q button or...

Page 57: ...u Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the W Setting menu Use the four way controller 45 or zoom lever w x to switch between the menus Operating the Menus Available button operations appear on the...

Page 58: ...pull down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings 6 Use the four way controller 23 to change the setting The focusing area changes each time the four way c...

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Page 60: ...re p 107 D Range Setting Highlight Correction Adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright p 108 Shadow Correction Adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark Shake Reduction For settin...

Page 61: ...on Page Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 124 Movie SR For choosing whether to use the Movie Shake Reduction function p 125 Filter For setting a screen effect in m...

Page 62: ...ng to a computer MSC or PTP p 199 Video Out For setting the output format to AV equipment p 185 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p 186 Power Saving For setting the time unti...

Page 63: ...rld Time English Folder Name Date USB Connection MSC MENU Exit W Setting Menu 2 Setting 2 3 Video Out MENU Exit NTSC Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete All 5sec Brightness Level 3min W Setting M...

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Page 66: ...ure Capture Mode 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing When the camera detects a face the...

Page 67: ...tured image appears on the display Instant Review and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built in memory The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway This refers t...

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Page 69: ...pture Mode Palette the selected shooting mode guide appears 3 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Setting the Shooting Mode Some functions may not...

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Page 71: ...an easy to read manner Text contrast can be adjusted p 83 N Frame Composite For capturing images with a frame Recorded pixels is fixed at h 2048 1536 p 84 Using the Face Detection Function FaceDetecti...

Page 72: ...nd the face detection frame appears p 69 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the display turns green and the selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen...

Page 73: ...You cannot turn the Face Detection function off The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J Multiple If Night Scene mode is selected when the flash mode is Auto or c Auto Red eye the flash mode automatic...

Page 74: ...ture is taken In 9 Green mode you can enjoy easy picture taking using standard settings regardless of the settings in the A Rec Mode menu 9 mode settings are as shown below Taking Pictures in the Basi...

Page 75: ...ce 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to Green Button of the A Rec Mode menu p 120 By default the 9 mode is assigned to the...

Page 76: ...l Zoom Once the lever is released and turned again the camera switches to Digital Zoom The focus range is not displayed when the focus mode is set to s or the shooting mode is set to S Fireworks Using...

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Page 78: ...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 setting is saved 4 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status To Set...

Page 79: ...pod or other support is advised If the Face Detection function is activated when the flash mode is set to Auto the flash mode automatically changes to d Flash On Red eye A Night Scene For night time i...

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Page 82: ...r release button fully The picture is taken Use H Pet mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the color of your pet s coat when you take a picture Choose the appropriate icon depending on wh...

Page 83: ...he focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 7 Press...

Page 84: ...ion frame appears p 69 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance When mode is selected the fo...

Page 85: ...ct c 3 Press the 4 button c mode selection screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select c d c or d Taking Pictures of Text Text Mode c Color Maintains original colored text d Neg Color Re...

Page 86: ...osite mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera 1 Press the four way controller 3 in A mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 2345 to select N and p...

Page 87: ...e 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Four way controller 45 Press to choose a different frame Zoom lever to the left f Returns to the 9 frame display of the frame selection...

Page 88: ...elected go to Step 6 When o mode is selected the screen for selecting the area to be blurred is displayed Taking Pictures Using the Filters Fish eye Sketch Miniature P Fish eye For simulating a fish e...

Page 89: ...reen when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken F Fish eye effect weak G Fish eye effect standard H Fish eye effect st...

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Page 91: ...lap The shutter is automatically released when the icons overlap If the actual view is not aligned with the semi transparent image an arrow indicating the direction the camera must be moved either up...

Page 92: ...Returns to the previous shooting screen In Self timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a...

Page 93: ...nds or two seconds later Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures The self timer lamp does not light up or blink in H Pet mod...

Page 94: ...ode j 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 A Burst Shooti...

Page 95: ...tion and Auto Focus are adjusted when taking the first picture and are fixed for subsequent pictures The flash is not available a appears The last shot taken is displayed in Instant Review In I mode t...

Page 96: ...camera takes a picture at the following timing When i Remote Control is selected The self timer lamp blinks quickly and the camera takes a picture after about three seconds When h 0 sec Remote Control...

Page 97: ...the front of the camera when using the remote control unit When using the REMOTE CONTROL WATERPROOF O RC1 you can record a movie by pressing the button on the remote control or the C button on the ca...

Page 98: ...on the subject at the correct distance 7 Press the shutter release button fully Three pictures with different exposure are taken In b Auto Picture 9 Green S Fireworks F Digital Panorama or N Frame Co...

Page 99: ...ed 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 discharges regardless of the light conditions A pre flash dischar...

Page 100: ...rs 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 Setti...

Page 101: ...istance to the subject is approx 1 cm to 20 cm 0 4 in to 8 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway s Infinity This mode is used...

Page 102: ...or distant focus 3 for closer focus 5 Press the 4 button The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status After the focus is fixed you can press the four way controller 5 again to display t...

Page 103: ...change the focusing area setting 6 Press the 4 button The setting is saved 7 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status To Set the Focusing Area J Multiple Normal autofocus area K...

Page 104: ...controller 45 to select O On or P Off The setting is saved 6 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status To set the Assist Light Focus Assist Looking at the light directly will not c...

Page 105: ...ess the 3 button in A mode The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Recorded Pixels 3 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears Selecting the Recorded Pixe...

Page 106: ...frame the number of recorded pixels for the captured image is fixed at i 1600x1200 When recorded in A Burst Shooting L C Burst Shooting H or c Digital SR mode the number of recorded pixels is fixed a...

Page 107: ...he camera adjusts the white balance automatically G Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight l Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade I Tungsten Light Use...

Page 108: ...l 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen 3 Press the shutter release button fully The white balance is automa...

Page 109: ...EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the 3 button The camera returns to capture status Setting the Exposure EV Compensation When the histogram is displayed in still picture capture mode playback mode...

Page 110: ...ontroller 23 to select Highlight Correction or Shadow Correction 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 6 Press the 3 button twice The camera returns to capture status The D Range Se...

Page 111: ...TO The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera Default value sensitivity 100 800 100 The lower the sensitivity the less noise that affects the image The shutter speed will be slower in low...

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Page 114: ...s You can set this function to correct camera shake which can occur during shooting The default setting is O On 1 Press the 3 button in A mode The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller...

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Page 116: ...go to Step 1 in To Register the Second and Third Faces 5 Press the 3 button The camera returns to the A Rec Mode menu When you select Face Recall on the A Rec Mode menu the face list screen appears if...

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Page 118: ...t a face to be released temporarily 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select P Off 4 Press the 3 button 1 Select Face Recall on the A Rec Mode menu to display the face list screen 2 Use the four way...

Page 119: ...n and O On for Blink Detection 1 Press the 3 button in A mode The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Face Detection 3 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu a...

Page 120: ...3 to select Date Imprint 3 Press the four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select the Date Imprint details Choose from Date Date Time Time or Off 5 Press t...

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Page 122: ...A mode The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select Green Button For examples of the Electronic Level display 1Electronic level display p 26 Calling Up a Specific Function 9...

Page 123: ...r 45 to change the settings and press the 4 button The camera returns to capture status To Use the Green Button Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode 1p 72 If a function other than 9 Green mode...

Page 124: ...e exposure Recording starts You can continue recording until the built in memory or the SD Memory Card is full or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB The following information appears on the d...

Page 125: ...The flash does not discharge while recording a movie The autofocus system does not operate while recording a movie You can use the optical zoom only before recording while the Digital Zoom is availab...

Page 126: ...the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies Setting Recorded Pixels Frame Rate Use M 1280 720 30 fps Records images in HDTV format 16 9 Movement is recorded smoothly default setting F 1280 720 15 f...

Page 127: ...The A Rec Mode menu appears 2 Press the four way controller 5 or turn the zoom lever to the right y The C Movie menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Movie SR 4 Use the four way cont...

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Page 131: ...r way controller 5 The Memory screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to choose an item 5 Use the four way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 6 Press the MENU button twice The camera return...

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Page 134: ...s displayed to display the Delete screen Press the four way controller 2 to select Delete and press the 4 button Playing Back Still Pictures To Play Back the Previous or Next Image To Delete the Displ...

Page 135: ...g Back a Movie Zoom lever to the right x Increases the volume Zoom lever to the left w Reduces the volume Four way controller 2 Pauses playback Four way controller 5 held down Fast forwards playback w...

Page 136: ...mages at a time page by page Use the four way controller 2345 to move the frame If there are too many images to display on one page pressing the four way controller 24 while the image 1 is selected wi...

Page 137: ...Calendar display Images are displayed by date in calendar format A thumbnail of the first image recorded on each date is displayed on the calendar No icon Still picture C Movie the first frame appear...

Page 138: ...to nine image display Using the Playback Function OK MENU Cancel Cancel OK OK B W Sepia B W Sepia SHUTTER OK MENU 02 02 2012 14 25 14 25 100 0038 100 0038 14 25 14 25 38 38 02 02 2012 OK OK MENU Canc...

Page 139: ...8 N Frame Composite For composing an image with a frame Select Overwrite or Save as to save p 163 I Movie Editing Save as Still Image For saving one frame from a movie as a still picture p 167 Divide...

Page 140: ...esume the slideshow press the 4 button again 5 Press any button other than the 4 button The slideshow stops You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one ima...

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Page 142: ...ntil you press any button other than the 4 button Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the interval setting However pressing the four...

Page 143: ...ars at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified Available operations while an image is magnified 3 Press the 4 button The image returns to single image display Zo...

Page 144: ...choose the image you want to delete 2 Press the i button A confirmation screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete 4 Press the 4 button The image is deleted Deleting a Single Im...

Page 145: ...In Q mode turn the zoom lever to the left f once or twice Four image display or nine image display appears 2 Press the i button P appears on the images Deleting Selected Images Protected images cannot...

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Page 147: ...ete all 3 Press the four way controller 5 The Delete all screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select Delete all 5 Press the 4 button All the images are deleted Deleting All Images Protec...

Page 148: ...the 4 button The message Protects this image appears To protect another image use the four way controller 45 to select another image 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select Protect Protecting Imag...

Page 149: ...r 23 to select All Images 5 Press the 4 button 6 Use the four way controller 23 to select Protect To cancel the protection of the image select Unprotect in Step 6 Y appears below the file number on pr...

Page 150: ...s the 4 button All the images are protected Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card built in memory is formatted p 176 To cancel the protection of all your images select Unprotect in...

Page 151: ...ds of the AV cable yellow video white audio to the video input terminal and audio input terminal of the AV device When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal...

Page 152: ...ck if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting p 185 The camera display turns off while the camera is connected to AV...

Page 153: ...ut printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera 1 Use a printing service 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory...

Page 154: ...way controller 45 to choose the image you want to resize 2 Press the 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...

Page 155: ...image is saved You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four way controller 45 to choose the image you want to crop...

Page 156: ...The cropped image is saved with a new file name The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the cropped image For stretching a user selected area of a 4 3 image a...

Page 157: ...se the four way controller 45 to move the area of effect for stretching 6 Turn the zoom lever left or right to adjust the width of the area of effect for stretching Four way controller 4 Moves the are...

Page 158: ...g pictures so that they look smaller 1 In Q mode use the four way controller 45 to choose the image you want to edit 2 Press the four way controller 3 The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four...

Page 159: ...on dialog does not appear 9 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as 10 Press the 4 button The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed You may not be able to...

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Page 161: ...image appears If the selected image is protected the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear 7 Use the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite...

Page 162: ...ve as 9 Press the 4 button Images processed with the filter are saved with the same number of recorded pixels as the original image For B W Sepia Retro Color Extract Color Starburst Miniature B W Sepi...

Page 163: ...h the same number of recorded pixels as the original image For Toy Camera Fish eye Brightness Four way controller 4 Default Setting Four way controller 5 Toy Camera Weak Standard Strong Fish eye Weak...

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Page 165: ...ears 5 Use the four way controller 2345 to choose a frame 6 Turn the zoom lever to the right y The selected frame appears in single image display The red eye compensation function can only be used wit...

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Page 167: ...e camera to a computer 3 When the device detection window opens click Cancel 4 Insert the CD ROM S SW122 into the CD ROM drive 5 When the top screen opens click EXIT 6 If there is not already a FRAME...

Page 168: ...ie Editing 4 Press the 4 button The movie edit selection screen appears Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection To Use a New Frame Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folde...

Page 169: ...the movie edit selection screen 6 Press the 4 button The screen for choosing the dividing position appears 7 Use the four way controller 2345 to determine the dividing position 2 Plays or pauses the...

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Page 171: ...ard are copied to the built in memory one by one at a time 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select 2 5 Press the 4 button 6 Use the four way controller 45 to select the image you want to copy 7 Pre...

Page 172: ...170 5 Editing and Printing Images When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name Downloaded From camera usermanual com...

Page 173: ...press the four way controller 3 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...

Page 174: ...way controller 45 to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7 8 Press the 4 button The settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu Depending on the printer or printing equipment at...

Page 175: ...rt the date or not Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in Printing Single Images on p 172 for details on how to make the settings 5 Press the 4 button The settings for all the images are saved and the camera retur...

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Page 178: ...mory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable Formatting deletes all the data on the card including protected images and images recorded with a computer or camera othe...

Page 179: ...ct Sound 3 Press the four way controller 5 The Sound screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select Operation Volume 5 Use the four way controller 45 to adjust the volume Set the volume to...

Page 180: ...Press the 3 button The screen returns to the W Setting menu You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera 1 Press the 3 button i...

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Page 182: ...r changing the day change the year in the same manner 13 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 8 to 11 If you selected 12h in Step 7 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the t...

Page 183: ...er 23 to select World Time 3 Press the four way controller 5 The World Time screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select X Destination 5 Press the four way controller 5 The Destination sc...

Page 184: ...press the 3 button in A mode press the four way controller 5 twice 2 Use the four way controller 23 to select World Time 3 Press the four way controller 5 The World Time screen appears 4 Use the four...

Page 185: ...nus error messages etc are displayed The camera supports the following languages English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Japanese Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish G...

Page 186: ...NTX 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 format is set to dd mm yy MENU Cancel English Nederlands...

Page 187: ...format NTSC or PAL for taking and playing back images 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode The W Setting menu appears When you press the 3 button in A mode press the four way controller 5 twice 2 Use the fo...

Page 188: ...4 Press the 3 button The camera returns to A mode or Q mode The display appears with the set brightness Depending on the country or region images may fail to be played back if the video output format...

Page 189: ...e the four way controller 23 to select the time until the camera enters power saving mode Choose from 2min 1min 30sec 15sec 5sec or Off 5 Press the 4 button The setting is saved Using the Power Saving...

Page 190: ...appears 4 Use the four way controller 23 to select the time until the camera turns off automatically Choose from 5min 3min or Off 5 Press the 4 button The setting is saved Setting the Auto Power Off...

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Page 192: ...ect Pixel Mapping 3 Press the four way controller 5 The Pixel Mapping screen appears Once the start up screen has been set it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory...

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Page 195: ...7 Viewing Images on a Computer Setting Up Your Computer 194 Connecting to Your Computer 201 Downloaded From camera usermanual com...

Page 196: ...SW122 Image viewing managing editing software Windows MediaImpression 3 1 for PENTAX Macintosh MediaImpression 2 1 for PENTAX Applicable languages English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutc...

Page 197: ...or equivalent AMD Athlon X2 processor recommended Memory 512 MB minimum 1 GB or more recommended Hard Disk Space 300 MB minimum Others CD ROM drive USB port as standard equipment 1024 768 pixels 16 b...

Page 198: ...SW122 icon The top screen appears 5 Click Software Install choose a language in the Choose Setup Language screen and click OK The setup screen appears Follow the on screen guidance and install the sof...

Page 199: ...ick Finish Installation is complete Reboot your computer 1 Turn your Macintosh on 2 Insert the CD ROM S SW122 into the CD ROM DVD drive 3 Double click the CD ROM S SW122 icon 4 Double click the PENTAX...

Page 200: ...on the top screen Windows Product Registration on the installation screen Macintosh The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed Click the displayed country...

Page 201: ...he four way controller 5 A pull down menu appears 5 Use the four way controller 23 to select MSC 6 Press the 4 button The setting is saved Setting the USB Connection Mode Make sure to set the USB Conn...

Page 202: ...u can copy read and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver PTP Picture Transfer Protocol A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via...

Page 203: ...USB cable Connect the terminal of the USB cable with pointing toward the display of the camera 4 Turn your camera on For Windows the AutoPlay screen appears on the computer If the AutoPlay screen doe...

Page 204: ...ame or model number When the AutoPlay screen does not appear 1 Double click the MediaImpression icon on the desktop MediaImpression starts and the Start page appears 2 Click PhotoImpression 3 Click th...

Page 205: ...creen appears 6 Select an image to import To select multiple images choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key To specify the destination location click the folder icon 7 Click Import A message app...

Page 206: ...ression 2 1 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears 6 Click Import The import screen appears For subsequent steps refer to Step 6 and 7 on p 203 Macintosh If the images from the camera are not di...

Page 207: ...Memory Card has a volume label drag the icon of that name to the trash 2 Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and the camera Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows Macintosh If t...

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Page 211: ...e for Each Shooting Mode 210 Messages 212 Troubleshooting 214 Default Settings 216 List of World Time Cities 221 Optional Accessories 222 Main Specifications 223 WARRANTY POLICY 227 Index 232 Download...

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Page 213: ...z EV Compensation p 107 z z z z z z z D Range Setting p 108 z z z z z z z 22 Shake Reduction p 112 z z z z z z z Face Recall p 113 z 23 z z z z 24 z Face Detection p 117 z z z z z z Blink Detection p...

Page 214: ...t in memory are damaged Format the built in memory Card is locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 6 Compression error This message appears when the camera fails to compress an image Change the...

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Page 216: ...tting menu p 186 Power Saving function is activated When the Power Saving function is activated the display automatically darkens after a certain amount of time Press a button to return to the normal...

Page 217: ...of the display If it is difficult to do so first lock the focus on the desired subject focus lock and then move the camera to recompose The flash does not discharge The flash mode is set to a Flash O...

Page 218: ...Reset function p 191 No The setting is saved even after reset N A A Rec Mode Menu Items Item Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page Recorded Pixels m 4608 3456 Yes Yes p 103 White Bal...

Page 219: ...Yes DISPLAY P Off Yes Yes File No O On Yes Yes Green Button Green Mode Yes Yes p 120 Sharpness G Normal Yes Yes p 111 Saturation G Normal Yes Yes p 111 Contrast G Normal Yes Yes p 112 Date Imprint Off...

Page 220: ...etting Yes No World Time Select Time W Hometown Yes Yes p 181 Destination City According to initial setting Yes No Destination DST P Off Yes No Hometown City According to initial setting Yes No Hometo...

Page 221: ...o p 158 Frame Composite Default 1 Yes Yes p 163 Movie Editing Save as Still Image p 167 Divide Movies p 167 Red eye Compensation p 162 Resize Recorded Pixels Depending on the picture taken p 152 Cropp...

Page 222: ...n Full wide angle No p 74 Four way controller 2 Drive Mode 9 Standard Yes p 90 3 Shooting Mode b Auto Picture Yes Yes p 67 4 Flash Mode Auto Yes p 97 5 Focus Mode Standard Yes p 99 3 button Menu Displ...

Page 223: ...C Delhi PAL Halifax NTSC Colombo PAL Central and South America Mexico City NTSC Kathmandu PAL Lima NTSC Dacca PAL Santiago NTSC East Asia Yangon NTSC Caracas NTSC Bangkok PAL Buenos Aires PAL Kuala Lu...

Page 224: ...AC adapter kit K AC122 AC adapter D AC115 DC coupler D DC122 AC plug cord The AC adapter DC coupler and AC plug cord are only sold as a kit Cable USB cable I USB122 USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 St...

Page 225: ...ting L H mode Fixed at m 640 480 per one frame and f 2560 1920 per one picture in 16 frame shooting mode Movie M 1280 720 30 fps F 1280 720 15 fps G 640 480 30 fps H 640 480 15 fps I 320 240 30 fps J...

Page 226: ...H 640 480 15 fps 24 sec 54 min 35 sec I 320 240 30 fps 19 sec 43 min 40 sec J 320 240 15 fps 39 sec 1 hr 27 min 20 sec The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary depe...

Page 227: ...angle 1cm Macro 0 01 m 0 2 m Mid zoom It is possible to switch to Infinity and Manual Focus Face Detection AF is available only while the camera detects the subject s face Focus Lock By half pressing...

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Page 229: ...s 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...

Page 230: ...s 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 m...

Page 231: ...adio 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...

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Page 233: ...te handling If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above in accordance with the Battery Directive this indicates that a heavy metal Hg Mercury Cd Cadmium Pb Lead is present in the batt...

Page 234: ...ky 68 E Flower 68 F Portrait 78 C Natural Skin Tone 78 Q Surf Snow 81 Sport 81 c Digital SR 77 G Kids 79 K Sunset 77 H Pet 80 K Food 68 S Fireworks 77 N Frame Composite 84 c Text 83 F Digital Panorama...

Page 235: ...ng movies 167 DPOF settings 171 D Range Setting 108 Drive Mode 90 E Editing movies 166 Electronic level display 26 Error messages 212 EV Compensation 107 Extract Color filter 158 F Face Detection 69 1...

Page 236: ...unction 125 MSC 200 N Natural Skin Tone filter 158 Natural Skin Tone Mode 78 Night Scene Mode 77 Night Scene Portrait Mode 77 Nine image display f 134 NTSC 185 Number of pixels 103 O 4 W button 51 53...

Page 237: ...1 Shooting Mode 67 Shutter release button 50 52 65 Sketch filter 158 Sketch mode 86 Slideshow 138 Small Face Filter 156 Smile 117 Soft filter 158 Sound settings 177 Sound type 178 Specifications 223 S...

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