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1. 1 Scene indicator Video pr Capture Mode Auto a 2 Image Resolution Auto Scene Capture Mode P Mode P 12M Colt Auto Panorama ie 10 7M 3 2 E Smile Catch 9M 16 9 Li Sport x 8M Lan Landscape ry 5M Lew Night Landscape a 3M on 18 17 16 15 Ao on mt Video Mode Self Portrait fl VGA Lvl Night Portrait Video Mode Museum 640X480 feb Snow 320X240 Sunset 3 Flash Fireworks Auto Flash AG Beach HA Flash Off Party sF Fill Flash 6 Foliage A Red eye Reduction amp Kids amp Pets 4 Self Timer Burst Mode Copy T Self Timer M burst Mode M Backlight 10 Seconds amp 5 AEB Cay Frame Composite im 2 Seconds amp 6 Macro indicator Audio re Burst Mode Tai Macro Mode Q Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Buttons 9 Introduction 7 Image Counter Multi Zone a Tungsten Capture Mode Center Cl Fluorescent Poy Quantity 9999 Selected Area Cloudy Video Mode 19 Image Quality 24 AE Metering Time 00 00 00 Best x Matrix aai 8 Memory Interface Better ke2 Center Weighted SD Card SDI Good Spot o Internal Memory O 20 Sharpness 9 Battery Indicator High Battery Full rail Normal r Battery Medium m Low E Battery Low A 21 Contrast Battery Insufficient Z Blinking High 10 Anti Shake q Normal Ti Camera Steady War
2. Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Charging the Battery cccsssssscecscssssseeeeseeeeeseeeeeesneesseesssneessseeensaeesees LZ Turning OM weeeeseeeeeeeeeeees First Time Use Getting Started Taking Photos wesssecsscccsesssseeeseeeesesesesseeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LA Anti Shake Function rul Using Macro Mode we 14 Setting the Flash Mode ssi AD Using the Zoom in out Function 215 Using the Self timer and Burst Photography 15 Using the AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Function 16 Face detection AF AE Function APES r Face Beautification Function PR U i Setting the SCENE Mode 18 Using Auto scene Mode 19 Using the Smile Catch Mode 19 Using the Self Portrait Mode tts is ie lO Using Frame Composite Mode 0 ee a20 Taking Auto Panoramic Pictures sssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna s20 Recording Videos s ssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnana 2D Recording Audio Files Recording Voice MMOS sccsscsessesseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee eee 2S Capture SettingS cccsssseceeeeeeeeeeeseeseneeeeeseseenaeeneeeeeeeensssesessnenes 24 The Capture Menu q sccccssssscsseecessssesseeeseneecsseeeesenensnseeesenencsssensnsnessssses 2 amp Image Resolution Image Quality Focus Zone EV Compensation AEB we White Balance E ES F E N A PAP E PA AATE T T O Do
3. DowhakinaRkbfesom camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started 20 Note 1 The Shutter button Macro mode Self timer and Burst functions could not work when enable the Self Portrait mode 2 The white focus frame only works within the effective yellow frame Using Frame Composite Mode Press SCENE button to select Frame Composite I mode and select the frames by pressing Left Right Up Down navigation buttons Then press OK button to confirm the selection and move to Frame Composite live view screen Taking Auto Panoramic Pictures Auto panorama mode allows you to shoot ultra wide panoramic shots automatically You can create wide view photos by stitching three images into a single panoramic scene To take an auto panoramic picture 1 Press the SCENE button and select Auto Panoramic I mode The Auto Panorama icon m displays on the LCD screen 2 You can take panoramic shots in either left to right or right to left sequence Press the Up Down navigation buttons to select the direction in which the sequence will be taken Then press the OK button Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax ManualsUsing Frame Composite Mode 21 Getting Started 3 Frame the first view on the LCD screen and press the Shutter 1 Oe button The frame record icon is displayed to indicate the location of frame is going to take for the panorama image F
4. Shutter Speed 2 1 1000 Sec Viewfinder None Auto Power Off Time Out Yes ISO Equivalent Auto ISO 80 100 200 400 800 1600 External Memory Support SD SDHC card up to 32 GB Flash Modes Auto Flash Flash Off Fill Flash Red eye Reduction SCENE Mode Auto Auto scene P Mode Auto Panorama Smile Catch Sport Landscape Night Landscape Portrait Self Portrait Night Portrait Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Beach Party Foliage Kids amp Pets Copy Backlight Frame Composite Audio Video Tripod Mount 1 4 Standard Macro Yes Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 49 Specifications Image Resolution Capture Features Image File Formats Still Image JPEG Exif2 21 Image Quality Mode Still Image 12M 4000X3000 10 7M 3 2 4000X2664 9M 16 9 4000X2248 8M 3264X2448 5M 2576X1932 3M 2048X1536 2M 1600X1200 VGA 640X480 Movie Mode 640X480 30fps 320X240 30fps Quality Levels Best Better Good DPOF Version 1 1 Erase Protection Yes Exposure Compensation Selectable 2 0 EV with 0 3 EV steps Sharpness High Normal Low Color Vivid Color Black amp White Sepia AE Metering Matrix Center Weighted Spot Focus Multi Zone Center Selected area Flash Range W 0 3 3 0 m ISO 400 T 1 0 1 8 m ISO 400 Anti Shake Yes High ISO Drive Mode Single Mode Burst Mode Mu
5. e NEW FILE Select to save the fixed image to a new file e OVERWRITE Select to overwrite the original image e EXIT Select to discard the change to the image and return to the main menu Red Eye Removal The Red Eye Removal function allows you to perform red eye reduction on a saved photo To remove red eye from a photo 1 Press the MENU button to select RED EYE REMOVAL from the menu and press the OK button to process 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options e NEW FILE Select to save the fixed image to a new file e OVERWRITE Select to overwrite the original image e EXIT Select to discard the change to the image and return to the main menu Dovusing the Playback Menwra usermanual com Pentax Manuals EMOVAL E FISH EYE 17 FRAME COMPOSITE 5 MOVE FILE y OVERWRITE EXIT W D LIGHTING RED EYE REMOVAL gt E FISH EYE CI FRAME COMPOSITE G MOVE newFiE FILE Ag OVERWRITE Photo Video amp Audio Playback 38 Note 1 The Red Eye Removal is only available after taking photo with flash 2 If no red eye is found the message Cannot process correctly appears on the screen Fish Eye The Fish Eye function allows you to perform fish eye effect on a saved m photo is To add fish eye effect on your picture ill D LIGHTING 1 Press the MENU button to select FISH
6. EYE from the menu and ONES SEGE eh press the OK to process EH FISH EYE CI FRAME COMPOSITE G MOVE 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options e NEW FILE Select to save the fixed image to a new file e OVERWRITE Select to overwrite the original image e EXIT Select to discard the change to the image and return to the main menu OVERWRITE Frame Composite The Frame Composite function supports nine various decoration frame types to make your captured pictures more funny Please note the image resolution of the picture that you want apply the frame needs being EE D LIGHTING higher than 3M RED EYE REMOVAL To add a frame on your picture EB FISH EYE 1 Press the MENU button to select the IMAGE RESOLUTION from menu Make sure the current resolution is higher than 3M and then S MOVE press the OK button to confirm 2 After taking pictures press the Playback gt button and select the image you want to apply a frame Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Playback Menu 39 Photo Video amp Audio Playback 3 Press the MENU button again to select Frame Composite from the WENU gt OK Enter menu and then press OK to enter 4 Use the 4 way navigation Left Right Up Down button to select the frame type you like and press the OK button 5 Press OK button to save the picture as NEW FILE or OV
7. Menyn camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals DATE STAMP E DATE amp TIME Year 2010 REARS EE ER v ABC LANGUAGE DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ITALIANO ESPA OL Image Storage The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and video clips will be stored The camera features Approx 20 MB internal memory but you can also insert an SD SDHC card See Inserting an SD SDHC Memory Card on page 11 for more details Two options are available e AUTO default When selected the camera chooses the storage medium automatically If an SD SDHC card is inserted in the camera all photos and videos are stored on the card If an external card is not detected all photos and videos are stored in the internal memory e INTERNAL MEMORY All photos and videos are stored in the internal memory Format The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD SDHC card Three options are available e MEMORY CARD default All data on the SD SDHC will be formatted e INTERNAL MEMORY All data in the internal memory will be formatted e EXIT Select to exit to the main menu Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Settings 46 amp IMAGE STORAGE INTERNAL MEMORY FAT FORMAT MEMORY CARD gt INTERNAL MEMORY EXIT The Setup Menu 47 Camera Settings Reset The Reset setting allows you to reset the camera to the origi
8. Scene mode is enabled the camera will automatically detect the proper scene modes you may want to switch such as Portrait Landscape Night Portrait Night Landscape Backlight Copy Macro Foliage However the image resolution and quality and the exposure compensation are still controllable in this function 1 Press the SCENE button and select Auto Scene mode 2 The detected scene icon will be displayed on the LCD Using the Smile Catch Mode The Smile Catch mode allows you to take smiling photo anytime without pressing the Shutter button When a detected face smiles the shutter automatically fires 1 Press the SCENE button and select Smile Catch mode The Smile Catch icon displays on the LCD screen 2 The camera will automatically take a picture when a detected face smiles Using the Self Portrait Mode The up to date Self Portrait function allows you to take self portrait shots When enabling the Self Portrait function a white detection frame will appear and track your face automatically After focus on it will take a shot without pressing the Shutter button To take a self portrait shot 1 Press the SCENE button and select Self Portrait amp mode and then press the OK button to confirm The Self Portrait icon sal displays on the LCD screen 2 Turn the camera lens toward your face 3 The camera will automatically take a picture This function is available in any flash mode
9. camera Select the ME LANGUAGE desired language by Up Down navigation buttons then press the OK button to confirm FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPANOL After the desired language is selected the DATE amp TIME menu pops up Select each field and adjust the value using the navigation buttons Press the OK button to confirm Year a 2010 EEEIEE E o E DATE amp TIME Note If the Date and Time is reset when the batteries die or are removed and the camera is not used for a long period the DATE amp TIME setup screen displays automatically Dovwhiasditeel seom camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started 14 Getting Started Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera you are ready to start taking photos and movies Taking Photos Taking a photo with the camera is very simple Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the Auto 3 mode 1 Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure The AF Frame turns green when ready 2 Press fully and hold the Shutter button to capture the image When a camera steady warning icon a appears hold the camera as still as possible as a longer exposure time is required Anti Shake Function This function is available in Auto mode Press the OK button to enable the Anti Shake function and press again to disable it An A
10. card compartment 6 Delete Face Beautification button 7 MENU button 8 Wrist strap loop 9 PC AV port Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Views 3 Introduction LED Indicators LED LED Status Camera Status Self timer LED Off Self timer off Red blinking 10 sec Timer count down flash after 10 seconds Red blinking 2 sec Timer count down flash after 2 seconds Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The 4 way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display OSD menu You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos Icon Button Function 1 Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus 2 In Capture mode e Press to enable disable the Anti Shake in Auto mode e Enable AF area selection when SELECTED AREA is selected in OK OK Anti shake FOCUS ZONE 3 In Playback mode e Press to start and pause the video playback e Press to play and pause the audio playback e Press to stop the voice memo playback Dowsd Indigatbisom camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Introduction 4 1 Move up in the OSD menus 2 In Capture mode e Scroll through the flash mode options Auto Off Fill and Red eye Reduction 4 Up Flash e Press to pan up in AF area selection 3 In Playback
11. default e 2MIN Video Out The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output depending on the type of your TV Two options are available e NTSC e PAL Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Settings 44 IOI POWER SAVING OFF VW 15SEC 30 SEC 41MIN AUTO POWER OFF 1OI POWER SAVING AUTO POWER OFF VIDEO OUT lt NTSC amp USB MODE MSDC DATE STAMP The Setup Menu 45 Camera Settings Date Stamp The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the date will appear on each photo You can also deactivate this function if you wish Setting a date stamp allows for easy sorting and the date will appear on the photo when printed Four options are available e OFF default e YYYY MM DD year month day format e MM DD YYYY month day year format e DD MM YYYY day month year format Date and Time The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera To set or adjust the date and time e Press the Left Right navigation buttons to select the Year field e Press the Up Down navigation buttons to adjust the Year value e In the same way select the Month Day Hour and Minute fields and adjust them accordingly Language The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD menu uses Scroll down the list and select your language Press the OK button to confirm DowibhkSeteel
12. irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock During thunderstorms unplug and discontinue use of the Battery charger Continued use could cause equipment failure a fire or electric shock A Caution Never try to disassemble or short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in a fire as they may explode Do not charge any battery other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI108 The battery could explode or catch fire Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring of the clothing If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Precautions for D LI108 Battery Usage BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140 F 60 C OR SHORT CIRCUIT DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Som
13. is displayed on the LCD then camera turns off Battery is exhausted Charge or replace the battery LCD screen displays Card Requires Formatting Memory card format not recognized Reformat the memory card LCD screen displays Card is Full Memory card is full Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images from the existing card LCD screen displays Card is Locked The card is protected by a protect switch mechanism Move the switch to the unlock position Insufficient memory space to complete request Insufficient space in memory to rotate an image or divide a video Delete unnecessary images and videos No image displays on the TV screen Incorrect TV out type was selected Set correct TV out type to match your TV system Insufficient space on the card Delete unnecessary images Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 52 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1 In the European Union et These symbols on the products packaging and or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste Used electrical electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the i
14. it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media 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 taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage As this camera is not waterproof do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure as this may cause damage or malfunction Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car ship etc If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F DovwAbeutdeid Wanual camera user
15. mode e Press to pan up in zoom in mode e Press to move up in the thumbnail display I Move right in the OSD menus 2 In Capture mode e Press to scroll through the Self timer Burst Multi Burst mode e Press to pan right in AF area selection Right 3 In Video mode ND Self timer e Press to scroll through the Self timer options Burst mode 4 In Playback mode e Press to pan right in zoom in mode e Press to navigate to next image in single image display e Press to move right in the thumbnail display e Press to fast forward video playback during Pause I mode 1 Move down in the OSD menus 2 In Capture mode e Press to enable the following functions full icon full icon with histogram and simple display hide all icons except the mode icon Press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen 3 In Video mode IOI Down Screen e Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen 4 In Playback mode e Press to pan down in zoom in mode e Press to move down in the thumbnail display e Press to enable the following functions normal information simple display Press again to back normal display Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Buttons 5 Introduction NZ Left Macro ee Move left in the OSD menus Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus In Capture mode e Press to enable Macro mode
16. portion of the video you want to delete Beginning of the new video clip e tk End of the new video clip Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Playback Menu 41 Photo Video amp Audio Playback 4 Press and hold the Left Right navigation buttons to specify the beginning and end position of the new video clip and release at the frame you want to stop 5 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the following options P Select to review the trimmed video clip OK Select to save the trimmed video clip as a new file or overwrite the original video Select EXIT to discard the changes OVERWRITE Ds Select to return to the main menu Note The Divide function is only available when a video file is selected Video clips shorter than one second cannot be edited Transferring Photos Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC you need to set the USB mode as MSDC first Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Connect the camera s PC AV port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable The camera s internal memory and or SD SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager Copy the files from the drives to the directory on your PC Use ArcSoft MediaImpression provided on the software CD to view or edit the photos and videos respectively Dowhransfacring Photos Videos t
17. 1200 e 8M 3264X2448 e VGA 640X480 Image Quality The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG The higher image quality more memory space is required Three settings for image quality are available e BEST default IMAGE RESOLUTION 10 7M 3 2 9M 16 9 8M 5M IMAGE QUALITY e BETTER e GOOD Focus Zone The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo Three settings for focus zone Focus ZONE are alee e MULTI ZONE default L 1 CENTER e CENTER Hi SELECTED AREA e SELECTED AREA Sets the focusing area to one of points in the AF area Note In Auto Mode there is no Selected Area item DowihaGakturd4ery camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Capture Settings 26 EV Compensation The EV Compensation menu allows you to adjust the exposure or amount of light that enters the lens while capturing photos or videos Use this feature to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed To brighten select a positive value To darken select a negaitive value This setting can be modified from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV ina 0 3 or 0 4 EV increment decrement AEB See Using the AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Function on page 16 for more detailed information 24 EV COMPENSATION White Balance The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting IE WHITE BAL
18. ANCE according to the ambient white light when shooting White balance represents the color temperature of the light If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge it is said to be warm if it has a bluish tinge it is said to be cool You can select the setting and preview it on screen before TUNGSTEN confirming your choice Five white balance settings are available LUORESCENT e AUTO default CLOUDY e SUNNY e TUNGSTEN e FLUORESCENT e CLOUDY Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals The Capture Menu 27 Capture Settings ISO Speed The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light sensitivity Seven ISO settings are available e AUTO default e ISO 80 For outdoor photography in bright sunlight e ISO 100 For outdoor photography in bright sunlight e ISO 200 For outdoor or indoor photography in bright light e ISO 400 For indoor photography or low light environments E9 ISO SPEED 15080 1S0 100 Eiso 200 1S0 400 e ISO 800 For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash e ISO 1600 For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash AE Metering AE Metering allows you to select the area of the subject or frame that the camera selects to measure light Three AE metering settings are available e MATRIX default Camera metering is set for evaluating 16 zones of objects with intelligent weighting in the frame e CENTER WEIGH
19. ArcSoft and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc in the United States and or other countries e All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals About this Manual ii Preface To users of this camera e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields e The liquid crystal panel used in the 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 e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from the actual product e Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields e Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor damage the stored data or affect the product s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you
20. ERWRITE the original one or EXIT to main menu Note 1 The function is unavailable when the storage space is not enough 2 All images size will be changed to 3M after applying the Frame Composite function even you take the pictures size higher than 3M 3 The function does not support cropped or rotated images Dovusing the Playback Menwra usermanual com Pentax Manuals Photo Video amp Audio Playback 40 Move The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card To move an image THIS IMAGE 1 Press the MENU button to select MOVE from the menu 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select sal from the three available options e THIS IMAGE Select to move the current image to a memory card e ALL IMAGES Select to move all images to a memory card e EXIT Select to exit to the main menu Note The Move function is only available when you choose internal memory as the storage media and an SD card has been inserted into the camera Divide The Divide function allows you to cut unnecessary portions of a video This feature is useful when the memory capacity is insufficient or when users want to trim video clips ea SLIDESHOW To divide a video PROTECT OFF 1 Press the MENU button to select DIVIDE from the menu 2 Press the OK button to enter the edit mode 3 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to select the
21. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen In Playback mode e Press to pan left in zoom in mode e Press to navigate to previous image in single image display e Press to move left in the thumbnail display e Press to fast rewind video playback during Pause ll mode DovwGatoerd Ritfonsin camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals The SCENE Button Introduction 6 The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the SCENE menu where you can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options Use the Left Right Up Down navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select Use the SCENE button to Mode Type Icon Mode Type Icon Auto ry Snow Auto Scene An Sunset P Mode Program Mode P Fireworks Auto Panorama ina Beach Smile Catch Party Sport x Foliage Landscape aA Kids amp Pets Night Landscape Aa Copy Portrait a Backlight Self Portrait Ie Frame Composite Ei Night Portrait e Audio e Museum Video i Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Buttons 7 Introduction Function Buttons Icon Button Function MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options e Playback Press to review photo video audio clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card z be Delete Face Beautification
22. PENTAX EN Digital Camera Operating Manual Optio M90 M900 5X Eo l f Ups pENTAX Ve f 3 i To ensure the best performance ene from your camera please read SI y P the Operating Manual before Dow tmded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals the ee Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Table of Contents PROG AGC fais civis cseciessenssunnasivseesauecwanteustuswunsvssvucusuusessvcsntusssssusecususiscanas About this Manual Regarding Copyrights Trademark Recognition To users of this camera Regarding Product Registration USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY About the Camera Warning Caution About the Battery charger Caution Care to be Taken During Handling al Introduction ccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeennaeneeeeeeennasnnaenenes System Requirements IV Iv Iv 1 1 Package Contents ccsscccscesseeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeteeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeee naa L 1 2 3 3 Main Features c ctisccccccccessscesccessesceisvccccececssescecieceteveccnccasseseacassnessenatanzcs Camera Views Camera Buttons nsss Navigation Buttons The SCENE Button Function Buttons LCD screen Capture Video Mode Display Camera Setup sssssssssssnsssnns Attaching the Wrist Strap Inserting the Battery cccccssssssseessssesssseeenseesssseeeseeeeneeeeees Inserting an SD SDHC Memory Card ee LD
23. T E 4 After the quick preview the LCD screen shows the live view and dynamic arrow s to indicate the right position for the second picture When the arrow is getting shorter meaning the distance is getting closer camera s alert tone will be more rapid When the dynamic arrow is disappeared the camera catches the right position and will take picture automatically 5 You can press the delete jjj face beautification 8t button to retake the picture If you are taking only two pictures press the OK button to stitch them together 6 After you take three pictures the camera will automatically stitch them together into one panorama shot 7 Press the Playback gt mode to view the result Note Strongly recommended using tripod or using the camera as the center of rotation while taking pictures DowhakingAutd Ranorami Picturesermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started 22 Recording Videos You can also record video clips with the camera To record a video clip 1 Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button Use the 4 way navigation buttons to locate Video i mode Press the OK button to select 2 Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to start recording The self timer LED is steady on to indicate recording is in progress Press the Shutter button again to stop recording n playback mode press the gt button press the OK button to playback the vi
24. TED The metering puts more emphasis on the center of the image while still looking at the entire scene e SPOT Camera metering is set for the brightness of a single object in the center of the frame Color The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or color tones for an artistic effect Four color settings are available VIVID e COLOR default B amp W e SEPIA DowihaGakturd4ery camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals EJ AE METERING Vv EH MATRIX E CENTER WEIGHTED E sPoT E COLOR aviv BW SEPIA Capture Settings 28 Sharpness A SHARPNESS The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your photos Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting for a soft toned photo Three sharpness settings are available e HIGH e NORMAL default e LOW Contrast Q CONTRAST The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos Three contrast settings are available e HIGH e NORMAL default e LOW Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals The Capture Menu 29 Capture Settings Video Capture Menu To access the video menu 1 Press the SCENE button and scroll to Video i mode and press the OK button to enable the Video function Press the MENU button to display the menu options 3 Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting V
25. button In Capture mode Press to enable disable the Face Beautification function Press to delete during ff mark appears on LCD QUICK VIEW QV has to be set ON at SETUP mode In Playback mode Press to delete image s Note Face Beautification function is not available in auto panorama sport landscape night landscape fireworks foliage copy and video mode Zoom in In Capture mode Press to zoom in on the subject to be taken In Playback mode Press to zoom in on saved photos w ee Zoom out In Capture mode Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken In Playback mode Press to zoom out of saved photos Press to view thumbnails of all current saved media LCD screen The 2 7 TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes Press the Down Screen Ol button to switch among a Full display with histogram and without histogram or a Simple display only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden DovwGaroerd Ritfonsmn camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Capture Video Mode Display Introduction 8
26. button gt The most recent photo or video clip is displayed Use the Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through the files Press the OK button to begin playback of an audio file Press the Left Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous next audio file Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause Press the Left Right navigation buttons to fast rewind fast forward during audio playback DowiewingRhdtos Nideosan the KEP Seneem com Pentax Manuals Photo Video amp Audio Playback 32 Listening to Voice Memo A voice memo plays simultaneously when playing a saved image with voice memo To stop a voice memo while reviewing an image press the OK button To skip to previous next image press the Left Right navigation buttons Viewing Photos Videos on your TV To view images stored on the camera on your TV you must connect via the PC AV port on the side of the camera To connect your camera to a TV 1 Turn on the camera and make sure that the camera s video out format is set to the same as that of the TV See Video Out on page 44 for more information 2 Connect the USB AV 3 in 1 cable to the PC AV port on the camera 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s AV input sockets The LCD screen turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV screen Follow the same steps described in Viewing Photos Videos on the LCD Screen on pa
27. cording the selected image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen 3 The playback of the voice memo automatically starts 4 Press the OK button once for playback again DowRekonding Voice Memosera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Capture Settings 24 Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu 1 Press the SCENE button Use the 4 way navigation buttons to select the capture mode you need 2 Press the MENU button to display menu options and use the Up Down navigation button to select the function you need and press OK to enter 3 Press the Up Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each ro Lo setting IMAGE RESOLUTION IMAGE QUALITY 7 FOCUS ZONE EV COMPENSATION 0 3EV a AEB 0 3EV Note The displayed options in this section may vary according to the mode selected Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals The Capture Menu 25 Capture Settings Image Resolution The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels Eight settings for image resolution are available e 12M 4000X3000 default 5M 2576X1932 e 10 7M 3 2 4000X2664 e 3M 2048X1536 e 9M 16 9 4000X2248 e 2M 1600X
28. d VGA images cannot be resized Dovusing the Playback Menwra usermanual com Pentax Manuals Photo Video amp Audio Playback 36 Rotate EN ROTATE The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo To rotate an image 1 Press the MENU button to select Rotate from the menu Press the OK button to enter 2 Press Left Right navigation button to rotate the selected image 3 Press the OK or MENU button to confirm the one you needed Protect You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased To lock a photo or video 1 Press the MENU button to select PROTECT from the menu 2 Use the Left Right navigation button to select ON or OFF 3 Protect icon displays at the top of the screen to indicate the photo video is now locked 4 To unprotect a photo or video perform the steps 1 and 2 again es sd re Fe D amp DPOF Gy SLIDESHOW me RESIZE PROTECT Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Playback Menu 37 Photo Video amp Audio Playback D Lighting When in review state user can do lighting compensation by enabling D Lighting via Playback menu To apply lighting effect on a photo 1 Press the MENU button to select D LIGHTING from the menu and press OK to process 2 Press the Up Down navigation button and the OK button to select from the three available options
29. deo Press the delete jj face beautification t button to delete the recording if needed Recording Audio Files You can also record audio files with the camera To record an audio file 1 Press the SCENE button and select the Audio amp mode with 4 way navigation buttons then press the OK button to confirm 2 Press the Shutter button to start recording A counting up timer will be displayed during audio recording Press the Shutter button again to stop recording and ready to the next audio recording 4 In playback mode press the gt button press the OK button to playback the audio Press the delete j face beautification 8t button to delete the recording if needed Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Recording Videos 23 Getting Started Recording Voice Memos The voice memo should be activated ON on the VOICE MEMO submenu of SETUP menu at first In Capture mode You can add a 20 sec voice memo to an image right after it s taken 1 Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to stop recording 2 While recording the captured image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen 3 For the playback press the gt button and the playback of the voice memo automatically starts 4 Press the OK button once for playback again In Playback mode 1 Press the Shutter button to start recording and press again to stop recording 2 While re
30. e consecutive photos by pressing and holding the Shutter button The multi burst photography feature allows you to take multiple 16 consecutive VGA photos by pressing the Shutter button once To set the self timer burst mode 1 Press the Right Self timer Burst mode mal navigation button to cycle through the self timer or and burst photography options W or Mil on the LCD screen 2 Once you have selected an option frame and take your shot In self timer mode the icon will flash until the time expires and the photo is taken DowhakinaRebiesom camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started 16 3 After taking a photo the Self timer automatically switches off If you want to use these functions for the next photo press the Right Self timer gt Burst mode ij navigation button again to activate the function Note m Burst Mode Take photos until shutter button is released or memory full M Multi Burst Mode 16 photos continuously by pressing the shutter button once Using the AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing Function When using the AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing function the camera automatically takes 3 consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the Shutter button once For example when the current EV compensation value is 0 3 EV and the AEB bracket interval value is set to 0 3 the camera takes sho
31. e portions of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the liquid crystal 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 Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals About this Manual iv Preface Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition the use of the camera may cause itching rashes or blisters In case of any abnormality stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately About the Battery charger A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the Battery charger allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the Battery charger to become damaged due to excessive bending If the Battery charger becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the Battery charger with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that
32. ge 31 Zooming In Out During Playback The camera s zoom feature can also be used during playback This allows you to view photos in greater detail To zoom in out on saved photos 1 Press on the right side of the Zoom button T Q to zoom in and on the left side of the Zoom button W to zoom out of the photo 2 Use the 4 way navigation buttons to pan across the image 3 To crop an image press the OK button when zoomed in on a photo The cropped image is saved with a new name When zoomed out to the minimum the LCD screen will display all photos and videos as a series of thumbnails Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax ManWigwing Photos Videos on your TV 33 Photo Video amp Audio Playback Deleting Images Videos Audios aaa The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on the internal memory or on a memory card ni To delete a photo video 1 In Playback mode press the delete ifj face beautification 8 button to display the Delete menu gt iy CANCEL 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the four available options e ALL Select to delete all files e IMAGE VIDEO AUDIO Select to delete the current image video audio e VOICE MEMO amp only available for image with voice memo attached Select to delete the voice memo e CANCEL Select to cancel the action and exit to the main menu Using the Playback Menu Access the playbac
33. ideo Resolution VIDEO RESOLUTION The Video Resolution setting allows you to adjust the resolution at which your videos are recorded Two video size settings are available e 640X480 default e 320X240 320X240 White Balance See White Balance on page 26 for more details on the setup menu options Color See Color on page 27 for more details on the setup menu options Dow ideo Gaptdre Meneamera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Photo Video amp Audio Playback 30 Photo Video amp Audio Playback Playback Mode Display Press the Down Screen O navigation button at Playback mode 1 Playback mode i Photo Playback 2 Image resolution Photo mode Video mode kah 640X480 320X240 3 Protect 4 Voice memo oa 5 Flash mode Photo mode A6 6 amp G Video mode 00 00 00 Video Playback Length of the video clip 6 Aperture value F3 5 F5 9 7 File x of y number x y of files TSR ae So T 9 Battery status mmm Jeet 10 Histogram ha 15 Color mode DOE 11 File Name Photo mode IMGP0123 JPG 16 Image quality PEZ Video mode IMGP0124 AVI 17 150 Speed re re 12 Date and Time 2010 05 01 18 Contrast Q 12 00 00 19 Sharpness PIF 13 White balance PEETI 20 AE Metering Heo 14 Mode icons Please see Capture Video Mode Display 21 Shutter speed 2 1 1000 Sec on page 8 for detailed
34. information 22 EV Compensation 2 0 EV 2 0 EV Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Playback Mode Display 31 Photo Video amp Audio Playback Viewing Photos Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen 1 2 3 4 y 6 7 Press the Playback button gt The most recent photo or video clip is displayed Use the Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips Press the OK button to begin playback of a video clip Press the Left Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous next photo or video Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause the video Press the Left Right navigation buttons to fast rewind fast forward during video playback After the video clip finishes playing the LCD screen displays the first frame of the clip Viewing M Burst Photos To view your multi burst photos on the LCD screen 1 2 3 4 Press the Playback button gt The most recent photo or video clip is displayed Use the Left Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos When reviewing a multi burst image it will be displayed from the 1 frame to the 16 frame at 2 frames per second like a slideshow Press the Left Right navigation buttons and skip to the previous next image Listening to Audio Files To listen to audio files 1 2 3 4 mn Press the Playback
35. ing gP Low E a 22 ISO Speed Auto 12 Zoom Bar ISO 80 Ei 8 ISO 100 fi 13 AF Frame ISO 200 Ei 14 EV Compensation AOI aoe 400 S20 1SO 800 15 Aperture Value F3 5 F5 9 ISO 1600 10 16 Shutter Speed 2 1 1000 23 White Balance 17 Date Stamp T Auto 18 Focus Zone Sunny DovGatoerd Ritfonsmn camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Setup 10 Camera Setup Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying 1 Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet 2 String the larger loop of the strap through the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the Li ion battery into the battery compartment 1 Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera 2 Insert the battery into the compartment observing the correct polarity 3 Close the battery compartment Note The Li ion battery should be fully charged more than 4 hours before using for the first time Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Attaching the Wrist Strap 11 Camera Setup Inserting an SD SDHC Memory Card The camera features Approx 20 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD SDHC memory card for additional storage Follow these instructions to insert the SD SDHC card 1 Open the battery compar
36. k menu to view further information configure printing settings view a slideshow or delete photos or movies To access the playback menu DPOF 1 Press the Playback button gt Te 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu options Use the ERRORE Up Down navigation button to select the function from menu and al PROTECT press OK to enter 3 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm Dovbeletinplmages Videos Audios ermanual com Pentax Manuals Photo Video amp Audio Playback 34 DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture You can also select how many copies to print To set DPOF 1 Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu in the playback mode THIS IMAGE 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select PALLIMAGES gt from the available options Su e THIS IMAGE Select to print the current image e ALL IMAGES Select to print all images e EXIT Select to exit to the main menu 3 Use the Up Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies you wish to print Number of copies Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Using the Playback Men
37. lti Burst VGA 16 shots Quick Delete Yes Quick View Yes Self timer 2 or 10 seconds Playback Magnify Up to 6X 0 5 steps White Balance Auto Sunny Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Video Power Connectivity Standards Video Out Specifications 50 PAL NTSC Speaker Mono Movie File Format AVI Motion JPEG with sound Movie Length Close to 80 min Max file size is 4 G Microphone Mono Audio Recording Battery Wave format D LI108 Battery Life Camera Interface CIPA 200 shots USB 2 0 high speed Host Platform Operating Temperature Windows XP Vista 7 0 C 40 C Language English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Russian Arabic Turkish Japanese Dutch Polish Hungarian Greek Danish Swedish Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals 51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Action Camera does not turn on e The battery may be exhausted Charge or replace the battery e The battery is installed incorrectly Reinsert the battery observing the correct polarity Camera turns off automatically Press the Power button again to turn on the camera LCD turns dim automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD when POWER SAVING setting 30 SEC or 1 MIN is activated Empty battery icon
38. manual com Pentax Manuals Preface v e The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to e The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault e Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance e Ifthe camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided e Be careful 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 e Please note that formatting a memory card or internal flash memory will delete all data however it may still be possible to recover that data using off the shelf data recovery software Please manage your camera memory at your own risk e Please do not press forcefully on the display This could cause breakage or malfunction e Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the display e When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to over tighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera Downloaded Fr
39. mooth This function is available in Auto Auto SCN P mode Smile Catch Portrait Self Portrait Night Portrait Museum Snow Beach Party Kids amp Pets Backlight and Frame Composite modes Users need to press delete ff face beautification g button to enable Face beautification function When face beautification is enabled there is a face beautification icon shown in the live view DowhakinaRkbfesom camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Setting the SCENE Mode The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions Each setting is configured automatically by the camera To select scene modes Press the SCENE button to access the SCENE menu which displays the Scene menu options 1 Use the Left Right Up Down navigation buttons to scroll through the modes P a Auto X Snow B Auto scene A Eal Sunset e P P Mode Fireworks m Auto Panorama Bal Beach e Smile Catch Party Eg Sport e Foliage R a Landscape e Kids amp Pets z Fa Night Landscape z T Copy a Portrait 5 Eal Backlight el Self Portrait m El Frame Composite e 7a Night Portrait i e Audio e im Museum e m Video 2 Press OK to confirm your selection Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Getting Started 18 Smile Catch Taking Photos 19 Getting Started Using Auto scene Mode When Auto
40. mplementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments and batteries to designated collection facilities free of charge 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 et treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal ps For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer ca even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch Note for the batteries symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use In this case you have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemicals involved Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals
41. n the LCD screen If you are not satisfied with the result you can press the delete j face beautification 8t button to delete the photo immediately Select ON default to enable the function or OFF to disable it NO FILE NO DIGITAL ZOOM lt OFF gt ON QV QUICK VIEW 1 CAMERA SOUND 9 LCD BRIGHTNESS NO FILE NO DIGITAL ZOOM OFF QV QUICK VIEW lt ON pl 1 CAMERA SOUND LCD BRIGHTNESS Note The Quick View function is not available in M Burst modes Camera Sound The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level You can also set the start up and shutter sound when you turn on the camera and press the Shutter button Available options are as follows e VOLUME OFF LOW NORMAL default HIGH e START UP Sound 1 default Sound 2 Sound 3 e SHUTTER Sound 1 default Sound 2 Sound 3 e EXIT Select to exit to the main menu DowibhkSeteel Menyn camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals CAMERA SOUND START UP SHUTTER EXIT Power Saving The Power Saving setting allows you to adjust the length of time that LCD screen turn dim to save battery power Four options are available e OFF e 15 SEC default e 30SEC 1MIN Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time after which the camera will power down when inactive Two options are available e 5 MIN
42. nal factory default settings except date amp time language and video out format This means all modifications you have made to the camera settings will be cleared Once selected the Reset screen displays a confirmation message Select YES default to proceed or NO to cancel Voice Memo The Voice Memo setting allows you to record a voice memo when a photo is taken or in playback mode Select ON to enable the Voice Memo function or OFF default to disable it About The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera DowibhkSeteel Menyn camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Reset to camera default setting ABC LANGUAGE 5 IMAGE STORAGE FUT FORMAT RES RESET VOICE MEMO FW VERSION 1 0000 Specifications General Optics Camera Features Resolution Image Type Specifications 48 12 1M Pixels 1 2 3CCD LCD 2 7 TFT 230 000 Pixels Dimensions 97 5 W X 58 5 H X 23 0 D mm Exterior Casing Plastic housing Plastic top band Aperture Wide F3 5 Tele F5 9 Optical Zoom Up to 5X Digital Zoom Up to 5X Focal Length f 5 05 mm W 25 25 mm T f 28 mm 140 mm 35 mm equivalent Photo Graphic Range Normal 0 5 m infinity W 2 0 m infinity T Macro 0 1 0 8 m W 1 0 2 1 m T Landscape 1 0 m infinity W 3 0 m infinity T Support seamless AF in Auto P mode Auto Panorama
43. nti Shake icon 6 displays on the LCD screen when the function is activated Using Macro Mode Macro mode is designed for close up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is very close to the camera Press the Left Macro W navigation button The Macro icon amp displays on the LCD screen Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Taking Photos 15 Getting Started Setting the Flash Mode You can choose from four flash modes to suit various lighting conditions Press the Up Flash 4 navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the LCD screen The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described above ISG Auto flash The flash fires automatically when needed Flash off The flash is turned off 6 Fill flash The flash always fires G3 Red eye Reduction The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red eye effect Using the Zoom in out Function The camera comes equipped with 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject To use the zoom 1 Press the right side of the Zoom button T Q to zoom in on your subject 2 Press the left side of the Zoom button W R to zoom out from your subject Using the Self timer and Burst Photography The camera comes equipped with a self timer which allows you to take photos after a pre defined delay The burst photography feature allows you to take multipl
44. nual com Pentax Manuals Preface i Preface About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities Regarding Copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining 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 Trademark Recognition e PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION SDHC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries e Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Adobe the Adobe logo and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e
45. om camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals About this Manual 1 Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera This manual provides step by step instructions on how to use your camera and is intended for your reference only System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera your computer must meet the following system requirements OS Windows XP Vista 7 Memory 512 MB or above HDD space 500 MB or above USB port Package Contents Check the contents of your camera package It should contain Camera Optio M90 M900 USB AV 3 in 1 cable Wrist strap Rechargeable Li ion battery Charger Quick start guide Application Software and Operating Manual CD ROM Main Features 12 1 mega pixels resolution 25X zoom Up to 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom 1 2 3 inch CCD image sensor 2 7 inch TFT LCD monitor 20 MB internal flash memory support SD SDHC memory card up to 32 GB Sleek and slim design Easy to use button interface DowSykterd R duirementsmera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Introduction 2 Camera Views o e008 0 7 14 OOOO OO Front View Rear View 1 Microphone 8 LCD screen 2 Shutter button 9 OK button 3 Flash 0 4 way navigation buttons 4 Self timer LED 1 Playback button 5 Power button 12 Zoom button 6 Zoom Lens 13 SCENE button 7 Speaker 4 Tripod mount 5 Battery SD
46. oryounPGaual com Pentax Manuals Camera Settings 42 Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu available in capture and playback modes allows you to configure the camera s general settings according to your preferences To access the setup menu 4 LCD BRIGHTNESS 1 Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture HO ALENO modes DIGITAL ZOOM QV QUICK VIEW 2 Use the Left Right navigation buttons to select the Setup menu 1 CAMERA SOUND 3 Press the Up Down navigation button to select the function from menu and press OK to enter LCD Brightness The LCD Brightness setting allows you to brighten or darken the LCD backlight Use the Up Down navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness File Number The File No setting allows you to reset the file number to 0001 when the camera creates a new folder Otherwise the next file number will be used Select RESET to reset or CONTINUE default to to set the file numbers in continuous order NO FILE NO RESET w CONTINUE Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals The Setup Menu 43 Camera Settings Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off Select ON to enable the function or OFF default to disable it Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken Once you have taken your photo it displays o
47. tment on the bottom of the camera 2 Insert the SD SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown Label side up 3 Close the battery compartment To remove the SD SDHC card gently push the card until it pops out Pull out the card carefully Note Format memory cards via CAMERA before first use and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device For more information on formatting memory cards see page 46 e If remove or insert SD card when power on the camera will tune off automatically Downsertirig dnfSD SDHGiMemory Garchanual com Pentax Manuals Camera Setup 12 Charging the Battery Insert the battery into the Charger observing the correct polarity and plug in the Charger as shown Note This charger is designed for the specified batteries Do not use the charger to charge any battery other than the specified ones It may cause the battery leaking heating explosion or on fire Turning On Press and hold the Power button to turn on the camera To turn off the camera press the Power button again Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Charging the Battery 13 Camera Setup First Time Use Press the Power button as described on page 12 a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen If the camera is turned on for the first time the LANGUAGE menu pops up automatically after powering on the
48. ts of the same scene with 3 varying levels of exposure 0 EV 0 3 EV and 0 7 EV This function is only available in Auto and P Mode modes To set the AEB mode 1 Press the MENU button to display menu options 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons to select AEB setting and press OK to enter 3 Press the Up Down navigation button to select OFF default or set the bracket interval value ranging from 0 3 to 2 0 EV in 0 3 or 0 4 EV increments Note 1 When taking AEB shots hold the camera steadily For the best result use the tripod 2 Flash Burst and M Burst modes are not allowed when the AEB function is enabled Downloaded From camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Taking Photos 17 Getting Started Face detection AF AE Function The face detection AF function is the default AF setting in most capture modes When the subject s face is detected the white bracket appears to track faces while the camera or people are moving When the Shutter button is pressed halfway the green focus frames appear on the LCD screen Then the camera automatically adjusts the focus point and exposure to the optimized value Press the Shutter button all the way to take pictures with detected face However when the camera fails to detect your subject s face a white focus frame will be displayed according to the selected focus mode Face Beautification Function Face beautification can make skin look bright rosy and s
49. u 35 Photo Video amp Audio Playback Slideshow TT SLIDESHOW Resize The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuous sequence PEENE To view a slideshow LOOP 1 Press the MENU button to select SLIDESHOW from the menu EXIT 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options e START Select to start the slideshow e INTERVAL Select to set the interval time between each photo during the slideshow The default setting is 5 seconds e LOOP Select to enable disable a continuous loop of the slideshow Select ON or OFF default from the submenu e EXIT Select to exit to the main menu START The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution To resize a photo 1 Press the MENU button to select RESIZE from the menu 2 Press the Up Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select the resize ratio you require 6M 4M 2M 1M VGA EXIT 3 Select EXIT to return to the main menu Note It is only possible to scale down image resolutions If the current image resolution is VGA this menu item is disabled in the Resize submenu The ratio of the image 3 2 or 16 9 remains unchanged after resizing This function only supports pictures taken with this camera Cropped images cannot be resized If there is not sufficient storage space images cannot be resized If the SD SDHC card is locked images cannot be resize
50. we request that you complete the product registration on the PENTAX website Thank you for your cooperation USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product When using this product we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols A Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries A Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries or material losses About the Camera A Warning e Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart DovAbeutdeid anyal camera usermanual com Pentax Manuals Preface iii If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the memory card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if 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 If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other
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