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Operating Manual

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Page 1: ...Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera e_kb359 book Page 1 Friday August 8 2003 4 15 PM...

Page 2: ...ining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks The SD logo is a trademark PENTA...

Page 3: ...dical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specifi...

Page 4: ...ity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from ca...

Page 5: ...ith garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory...

Page 6: ...own 19 Setting the D S T Mode 19 Setting the Date and Time 20 Quick Start 22 Taking Still Pictures 22 Playing Back Still Pictures 24 Playing Back Images 24 Playing Back Previous or Next Images 24 Rota...

Page 7: ...de 54 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode 55 Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode 56 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode 58 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filte...

Page 8: ...Card and the Built in memory 96 Changing the Sound Settings 97 Changing the Start up Screen 98 Setting the Date Style 99 Changing the Date Time 100 Setting the World Time 100 Changing the Display Lang...

Page 9: ...tual mode dial to change the shooting mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene 5 Recording and Playback This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice m...

Page 10: ...D CO2E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S4 Strap O ST5 Software CD ROM S SW14 AV cable I AVC7 USB cable...

Page 11: ...ontrol receiver Shutter release button Built in flash Microphone Self timer lamp DC input terminal Lens Strap lug PC AV terminal Terminal cover Battery Card cover Viewfinder LCD monitor Tripod socket...

Page 12: ...zoom and magnified playback y Four way controller 3 3 Four way controller 4 4 Display button Four way controller 5 5 i button MENU button Z button OK button b i button q s z Z button Shutter release b...

Page 13: ...1 1 Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop e_kb359 book Page 11 Friday August 8 2003 4 15 PM...

Page 14: ...e for charging the battery is 0 C 40 C 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions When the battery reaches the end of its service life the ti...

Page 15: ...e direction as when you inserted the battery and pull the battery out Installing the Battery If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is reco...

Page 16: ...e as temperature decreases When the camera is used in a cold environment keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes Battery performance once deteriorate...

Page 17: ...into the power outlet Using the AC Adapter optional Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inse...

Page 18: ...n until it clicks 3 Close the battery card cover To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direction indicated by the arrow and pull it out Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Re...

Page 19: ...MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera Refer to Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built in memory p 96 for instructions on formatting N...

Page 20: ...n which the menus error messages etc are displayed from the following English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese and Japanese 1 Turn the camera on 2 Use the four way controller 45 to select...

Page 21: ...Off The default setting is P Off 2 Press the OK button The screen for setting the Date and Time will be displayed Setting the Home Town See p 110 for the list of cities and corresponding code names Yo...

Page 22: ...above and below the year 4 Repeat Step 3 to change the year hour and minutes 5 Use the Display button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format Setting the Date and Time 1 1 2003 0 00 Date Adjus...

Page 23: ...he OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture mode When the initial settings screen is displayed you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the...

Page 24: ...the zone of automatic focusing You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button x makes the subject bigger w makes the subject smaller You can check the size of the subject by lookin...

Page 25: ...ation on the LCD monitor the status lamp and the flash lamp 1 Autofocus frame If the subject is in focus the frame will light green If the subject is out of focus the frame will not be displayed 2 Foc...

Page 26: ...the Playback button after taking a picture An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller 45 displays the previous image displays the next image 1 Press the four way con...

Page 27: ...ngs cannot be made The camera returns to normal playback Deleting a Displayed Image When the screen is changed to the playback screen the image with the largest file number will be displayed first You...

Page 28: ...gital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them You can check the composition and brightness and take the picture again if you are not satisfied If you...

Page 29: ...ediaCard from the camera and transfer images using another device refer to the operating manual for the device Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard can be ordered in the same...

Page 30: ...mode press the power switch and then press it again There are two ways to activate the Voice Recording only mode The power switch is illuminated by a red light 1 Press the power switch for 2 or more...

Page 31: ...Fn settings 1 p 106 Adjusts the ratio when the digital filter is set to Slim Filter on the virtual mode dial 1 p 60 Four way controller 23 2 Selects self timer mode remote control mode and continuous...

Page 32: ...e OK button Determines the Menu items 1 p 32 Playback Voice memo Playback button Switches to Playback mode 1 p 24 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor 1 p 40 81 MENU but...

Page 33: ...econds If there are recorded indexes When 4 is pressed during playback plays back starting from the previous index When 5 is pressed during playback plays back starting from the next index Playback bu...

Page 34: ...r 23 to move the frame up or down 4 Use the four way controller 45 to change the setting 4 If there is a Select screen use the four way controller 5 to move to the Select screen When you have finished...

Page 35: ...corded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Auto AE Metering Sensitivity AWB Exit Ok OK MENU 2304 1728 Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple...

Page 36: ...tting the Sensitivity Auto p 47 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures On p 71 Instant Review For setting the instant review time 1 sec p 48 Fast Fwd Movie For setting the startup shutter and b...

Page 37: ...of operation sounds p 97 Start up Screen For setting the Start up screen when the camera is turned on p 98 Date Style For setting the date style p 99 Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time p 100...

Page 38: ...controller 45 The icon will be surrounded by a green frame 3 Press the OK button Changing the Mode Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Selecting the Capture Mode A Program mode Lets you s...

Page 39: ...object in the autofocus area r Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approximately 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 inch 8 inch The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus are...

Page 40: ...tofocus area 1 In Focusing area mode press the four way controller 2345 to move the autofocus area 2 Press the shutter release button To return the autofocus area to its original location press the q...

Page 41: ...h being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically d Flash On Red eye reduction This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected...

Page 42: ...istogram 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality level 4 White balance 5 AE metering 6 Sensitivity Display Off No shooting information is displayed The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus mode If any of the modes...

Page 43: ...A5 paper 1024 768 Suited for printing on postcards 640 480 Suited for attaching to E mails or for creating websites The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 240 pixels in the movie picture mode If you sel...

Page 44: ...e Quality Levels C Best Lowest compression ratio Suited for photo prints D Better Standard compression ratio Suited for viewing the image on a computer screen E Good Highest compression ratio Suited f...

Page 45: ...era 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...

Page 46: ...creen 3 Press the Display button The white balance is automatically adjusted Adjust is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready...

Page 47: ...tofocus range becomes smaller Spot The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1 p 74 Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Qual...

Page 48: ...reen M Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen N Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only When N is selected the meterin...

Page 49: ...er the image and the less noise The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the...

Page 50: ...camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balanc...

Page 51: ...Hard or Soft 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a picture Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Auto AE Meter...

Page 52: ...to Hard or Soft 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Auto A...

Page 53: ...to Hard or Soft 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Setting the Image Contrast Contrast Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Auto AE Me...

Page 54: ...camera is ready to take the picture EV Compensation EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller 45 in the Fn default settings 1 p 106 The light metering method is either center weighted o...

Page 55: ...Capture Mode The virtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller 45 to display the Program mode A at the top of the dial 3 Press the OK button 4 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Set...

Page 56: ...lecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture mode H Landscape Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors I Flower Enables to take flower photos bright in color J Portrait...

Page 57: ...Press the shutter release button The picture is taken Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode Using the shutter release button 1 p 23 Playing back still pictures 1 p 24 Total shooting time wi...

Page 58: ...button 1 Flash off mark 2 Movie picture mode icon 3 Card Built in memory 4 Recordable time for next set 5 Number of remaining sets 4 Press the shutter release button Shooting will start You can change...

Page 59: ...ture mode Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode Sound cannot be recorded when Fast Fwd Movie is set to ON Autofocus mode...

Page 60: ...Panorama Assist mode F at the top of the dial 3 Press the four way controller 3 4 Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined 4 Joins the images at the left...

Page 61: ...the third and subsequent pictures 7 Press the OK button The screen returns to step 4 To cancel Panorama mode change to another mode The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software provide...

Page 62: ...ctures are taken in that color Slim Filter You can set the degree of slimness in 8 steps vertically or horizontally 1 Press the four way controller 3 in Capture mode The virtual mode dial is displayed...

Page 63: ...s displayed 1 Use the four way controller 45 to set the slimness Decreases slimness Increases slimness 2 Press the OK button The camera returns to digital filter mode Setting the slim filter The digit...

Page 64: ...rtual mode dial appears 2 Use the four way controller 45 to display the User mode E at the top of the dial 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the shutter release button The picture is taken Using Preset Fu...

Page 65: ...Mode 3 Use the four way controller 45 to select Parallel To view the picture with the 3D image viewer select Parallel You can also view it without the image viewer 4 Press the OK button The 3D image m...

Page 66: ...he two images are taken in widely different positions heights or are not straight When taking a person you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture...

Page 67: ...ied to taking and viewing 3D pictures 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel as when looking at a distant scene or the cross m...

Page 68: ...person to person some people may have difficulty obtaining a three dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very large...

Page 69: ...67 Taking Pictures 4 Example of a 3D Picture e_kb359 book Page 67 Friday August 8 2003 4 15 PM...

Page 70: ...off from the shutter release button Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Playing Back Images 1 p 24 You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is full The interval will...

Page 71: ...econds after the self timer lamp starts to blink Using the Self Timer If you turn the LCD monitor on the second count will be displayed To cancel the self timer press the four way controller or the Me...

Page 72: ...approximately 30 000 times If the battery needs changing contact your nearest Pentax customer service center A charge is made for changing the battery Using the Remote Control Unit optional Playing B...

Page 73: ...you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom is enabled you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times Usin...

Page 74: ...ion When you turn the LCD monitor off the digital zoom is disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On If Slim has been selected for the digital filter you cannot use the digital zoom When...

Page 75: ...shutter release button Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode starts Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Off 1 is the normal setting for movie pictures 12 frames per second Each time 2 or 5...

Page 76: ...Rec Mode menu is saved O AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved P Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved P Focus Mode The focus mode setting is s...

Page 77: ...mode Default setting Page Flash mode Auto p 39 Drive mode Normal p 68 70 Focus mode Autofocus p 36 Manual focus position Infinity p 38 Recorded pixels 2304 1728 p 41 Quality D p 42 White balance AWB a...

Page 78: ...r release button Recording stops The remaining recordable time is displayed 4 To exit Voice Recorder mode turn the camera off When you press the power switch the lens extends then retracts immediately...

Page 79: ...e no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Rewinds 5 seconds Four way controller 5 Advances 5 seconds If there are recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back from the previous data Four way co...

Page 80: ...to 30 seconds 3 Press the OK button Recording stops 1 Select Record Voice Memo on the playback menu 2 Use the four way controller 45 to select Off 3 Press the OK button O will disappear A voice memo...

Page 81: ...nified 1 to 4 If you keep pressing x the magnification of image will be changed continuously The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller 2345 M...

Page 82: ...oller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller 5 Forward playback Four way controller 2 Pause Display button Changes the Display mode The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged Fou...

Page 83: ...xis shows brightness left end is darkest and right end is brightest and the vertical axis shows the pixels 1 Histogram 2 Recorded pixels 3 Quality 4 White balance 5 AE metering 6 Sensitivity 7 F numbe...

Page 84: ...ore images have been recorded the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the four way controller 4 while an image on the left row is selected If you press the four way controller 5 while an...

Page 85: ...sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec 5 Press the OK button Playback will start at the set interval Slideshow If you press the OK button during continuous playback the slideshow will stop The s...

Page 86: ...four way controller 2 4 Press the OK button Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo You can also delete images from Instant Review p 48 You cannot erase protected Z images with the symbol If Quick Delete...

Page 87: ...oller 45 2 Press the i button The Delete screen will be displayed 3 Select Sound Delete with the four way controller 2 4 Press the OK button Erasing a Voice Memo only Select Delete in step 3 above to...

Page 88: ...be displayed 2 Select Delete All with the four way controller 2 3 Press the OK button Erasing All Images Once erased images cannot be restored Protected images sound cannot be erased 1 2 3 100 0020 10...

Page 89: ...played 3 Select Protect with the four way controller 2 4 Press the OK button Protecting Images sound from Deletion Protect Select Unprotect in step 3 to release the Protect setting If the image is pro...

Page 90: ...en the terminal cover and connect the AV cable 2 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV 3 Turn the TV and camera on Changing the Video Out...

Page 91: ...ber of prints up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not 1 Enter the Playback mode use the four way controller 45 to choose the image for which you want...

Page 92: ...r of prints and On Off date setting will be displayed To cancel DPOF settings set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures or sound only...

Page 93: ...te will be printed P Off The date will not be printed 6 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings Printing All Images The setting for a single image will be cancelled When you s...

Page 94: ...button 2 Press the four way controller 5 The Q Playback menu will be displayed 3 Press the four way controller 23 to select Resize 4 Press the four way controller 5 The Resize screen will be displayed...

Page 95: ...Level 10 Press the OK button 11 Press the four way controller 23 to select Overwrite or Save as 12 Press the OK button The image will be resized Movie pictures cannot be resized You cannot select a la...

Page 96: ...he OK button The trimming screen will be displayed 7 Trim the image Operations available on the Trimming screen Zoom f y button Changes the size of the image Four way controller 2345 Moves the trimmin...

Page 97: ...Memory Card MultiMediaCard 5 Select the copying method Select and press the OK button 6 Use the four way controller 45 to select the file you want to copy 7 Press the OK button The selected file will...

Page 98: ...ormatting will start When formatting is completed the camera is ready to capture images Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built in memory Do not remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCa...

Page 99: ...the Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller 45 to choose 1 2 3 or Off 3 Change the Shutter Sound Key Operation Sound Focus Sound and Self timer Sound in the same way 4 Press the OK button twice The...

Page 100: ...way controller 45 to select O On or P Off 7 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Start up Screen Once the welcome screen has been set it will not be...

Page 101: ...ller 45 to change the date style 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style Setting the Date Style The style in which the time is displayed i...

Page 102: ...ther than the Home Time city World Time when shooting or playing back 1 Select World Time on the B Set up menu 2 Press the four way controller 5 The World Time screen will be displayed Changing the Da...

Page 103: ...elect the World Time city and press the four way controller 3 45 on the LCD monitor will move to Z 6 Select DST On Y or Off Z with the four way controller 45 and press the four way controller 3 The fr...

Page 104: ...t the language 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Display Language Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Multiple Auto AE M...

Page 105: ...up menu 2 Use the four way controller 45 to change the video output format 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Video Output Format Set up Format Sound St...

Page 106: ...se the four way controller 45 to select 3 min 5 min or off 3 Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images Sleep Timeout This function will not work in Playback mode or when t...

Page 107: ...nction is set to On images can be displayed at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom button once during zoom playback 1 Select Quick Zoom on the B Set up menu 2 Use the four way controller...

Page 108: ...he function will be recalled Registering Functions Registering a function Only one function can be registered on each key of the four way controller 45 You can choose from the following 12 functions R...

Page 109: ...ler button 5 The Reset screen will be displayed 3 Use the four way controller 2 to select Reset 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images Resetting to Default Settings R...

Page 110: ...larms will be displayed Active alarms are indicated by O 5 Press the OK button twice If any alarms are enabled the camera will be turned off and the alarms will be set 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press...

Page 111: ...45 to select the image to be displayed when the alarm rings 9 Press the OK button 10 Press the OK button 3 times The camera will turn off When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached the...

Page 112: ...abul SFO San Francisco MLE Male LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi YYC Calgary CMB Colombo DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon MIA Miami BKK Bangkok YTO Toronto KUL Kuala...

Page 113: ...sories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC8 USB Cable I USB7 AV Cable I AVC7 Camera Case O CC8 Strap O ST5 Remote control E Remote control F Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery ch...

Page 114: ...ted by this camera You may be able to display it on another brand of camera or PC Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery p 12 Memory card error...

Page 115: ...is not stored The battery is exhausted The image you just captured has not been saved Recharged the battery or replace with charged battery Compression error Compression of the image you captured has...

Page 116: ...g When flash lamp blinks red flash is charging and no pictures can be taken Lamp lights red when charging is completed No available space on SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or in Built in memory Insert...

Page 117: ...cusing area in middle of LCD monitor If the subject is outside the focusing area aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus press shutter release button halfway then compose picture and press th...

Page 118: ...ty Level Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 11 MB SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Quality Level Recorded Pixels Best C Better D Good E Movie picture 320 240 2304 1728 5 9 14 60 s...

Page 119: ...2000 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Reduction Flash On Red eye Reduction Working Range Wide Approx 0 2m 3 5m w sensiti...

Page 120: ...presentatives 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 return...

Page 121: ...ersede 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 infor...

Page 122: ...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 ha...

Page 123: ...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 sub...

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