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1. Playing Back Still Pictures ns p 79 Printing images by a printing service Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard can be ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to a store that If you want to show your pictures to friends you can display performs printing them on your TV monitor To view images on your TV con The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in nect the camera to the TV with the video cable the prints if DPOF Digital Print Order Format is set before taking the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to a store that performs DPOF printing Setting the Printing Service t p 89 Viewing images on aTV Viewing Images on a TV 1 amp p 88 e03 _ kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 28 Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Playback button Press the power switch The power switch is illuminated by a green light The camera will turn on When the camera is turned on the lens extends Press the power switch again to turn the camera off Playback Only Mode Press the power switch on while pressing the Playback but ton activates the Playback Only mode suoljejedQ uowwog When the camera t
2. MENU Exit Ok Press the OK button twice If any alarms are enabled the camera will be turned off and the alarms will be set Setting the Alarm Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The D gt Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AVY to select Alarm s6umes e 122 Press the four way controller gt Alarm The list of alarms will be displayed Bi once 5 30 Press the four way controller AW A 2 everyday 7 30 to select alarm 1 3 A3 of 0 00 MENU Exit amp Ok El Press the four way controller gt The screen for setting the alarm a mode and time will be displayed ee ee ee Four way controller lt P Selects the E4 item a Four way controller AW Changes the meny Exit usImage Ok setting Press the Display button Press the four way controller lt gt to select the image to be displayed when the alarm rings Press the OK button Press the OK button 3 times The camera will turn off Turning the Alarm Off When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached the alarm will ring for one minute The camera will turn off automatically when the alarm has fin ished ringing Alarm BH 8a kN e To stop the alarm ringing press any button emo ww cation The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on s6umes 123 e05 kb341 110 136 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Pa
3. 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 126 Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation Deleting The image is being deleted Memory Card full Built in Memory Full The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the Built in memory is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or delete p 16 p 84 Change the quality size and try again p 92 p 94 Image folder could not be created The largest file number has been assigned to an image and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or Built in memory p 110 Battery depleted the image is not stored The battery is exhausted The image you just captured has not been saved Recharged the battery or replace with charged battery No image amp sound There are no images or sound on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or in the Built in memory Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed Change the recorded pixels or quality levels and take a picture again Data being recorded The movie picture is being recorded Camera can not display this image amp sound You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to display it on another brand of camera or PC Protect all images amp sounds The image you are trying to d
4. Double click the Master Installer alias icon The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear 6 Click your applicable language f System environment Vou can choose the lan PENTAX somero 85 SD on OS Mac OS 8 6 or later QuickTime 4 0 or later required guage from the following E CPU Power PC 266MHz or higher English French German Ss Memory 8MB or more Spanish Italian and Hard disk space 6MB or more Japanese Exit Standard equipped USB port e When you connect the camera to your Macintosh you are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 If the Installing the USB driver Mac OS 8 6 only battery power runs out while image data is being trans ferred the data may be lost Click USB Driver The USB driver will be installed When installation is completed reboot your Macintosh A e The USB driver does not need to be installed on Mac OS 9 0 wen and later versions Installing ACDSee When you install ACDSee you can edit and manage image files on your Macintosh Click ACDSee The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guid ance and enter the registration information When installation is completed reboot your Macintosh Bunipa buiserapyoeghe d R Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqheld My 106 107 e04_kb341_ 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 108 f Displaying and copying images using ACDSee A e If there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card
5. When digital zoom is enabled Saving the Zoom Position m p 74 Im You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie Picture mode ww o OF seunjold BuryeL e03_kb341_ 028 078 41e qk 3 4 2003 2 51 PM Page 72 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the MENU button in Capture mode The 09 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AV ne toss to select Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Instant Review Use the four way controller lt gt to eee nae Movie batt select On Memory v Sharpness CE 2 3 MENU Exit 4 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take a pic ture auton e When you turn the LCD monitor off the digital zoom is disabled even if the digital zoom function is set to On e If Slim has been selected for the digital filter you cannot use the digital zoom bare e When you use the digital zoom function the object should be vang focused by the LCD monitor Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting m p 74 seinjoid BuryeL i 72 0 o 2 Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back the action appears speeded up This function is useful for recording a blooming flowers etc Press the MENU button in Movie Picture mode The 49 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller Y to select Fast Fwd Mov
6. changes to setting will not be saved e Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu t screen if you remove the battery before turning off the 7 camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly To the next screen suoljeiedQ uowwog elm changes to setting will not be saved A e If you press the shutter release button halfway to leave the menu screen and m emo switch to Capture mode playback mode in playback only mode any changes to the setting will not be saved e When you display the menu from Capture mode the Rec Mode menu will be displayed and when you display the menu from Playback mode the E Playback menu will be displayed 32 4 e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qk suoljeiedQ uowwog e 34 Re c Mode Menu O Adjustable x Any changes made are invalid 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 34 Item Description Default Setting E t Reference Paned r eang the size of recorded 2048 x 1536 o 320x240 p 41 Quality Level ud Selecting the image compres tok o x 0 42 White Balance Ree marti h r balance AWB Auto o O p43 Focusing Area fal changing the Area of the auto ns o x 0 45 AE Meting For eting he metering method to rag o 0 pas Sensitivity For setting the Sensitivity Auto e x p 47 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures On g O p 71 Instant Review For setting the instant review time 1 sec a x
7. Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the Rec Mode menu is wy saved AE Metering The AE Metering setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved Focus Mode The focus mode setting is saved Zoom Position The zoom position setting is saved MF The manual focus position is saved DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved File The file number is saved If a new SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is inserted the sequential file number wy is assigned Laney e Menu items not included in Memory will also be saved in the memg settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if Zoom Position is set to On in Memory e Memory can be set separately in User mode and other shooting modes Press the MENU button in Capture mode Press the four way controller Qi Rec Mode Instant Review Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode AY to select Memory Press the four way controller gt Memory menu will be displayed v 2 3 MENU Exit 5 8 Use the four way controller AV to select the item Memory Sharpness Alarm Flash El Use the four way controller lt P gt to select f On or O Off Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture v 1 White Balance EV Compensat
8. Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click Stop Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click OK g A message confirming removal of the hardware will appear Turn off the camera and dis connect the USB cable from your computer and camera eo pot ardiren sick Stop Whon joso unplas We device om ou PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO S PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA USB Device Cea Disconnecting the camera from your PC Windows 98 For Windows 98 there is no Hot Plug icon To disconnect the camera turn the camera off and remove the USB cable umpa 6uiseg0eq eld fa 105 N e04 kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 106 Viewing Images with your Macintosh By using the provided USB cable I USB7 or card reader and Turn on your Macintosh CENT E image browser software you can transfer images recorded with Insert the CD ROM S SW8 S wa the camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out into your Mac s CD ROM engish This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh drive Franeais__ using the provided software S SW8 Double click the CD ROM ae S SW8 Ta About the included software The title screen will appear a on your desktop The included CD ROM S SW8 contains the following software Double Click the Master Installer e USB driver e Image viewing software ACDSee
9. Set the following items for each image Copies Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99 Date Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not Enter the Playback mode use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image for which you want to make DPOF settings Press the four way controller A button The DPOF menu will be displayed VENOJ Exit OSP N images OOR A Bunips 6ulsesapjoeqheld My e04_ kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 90 Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d a ae Use the four way controller lt gt to select the number of prints then press the four way controller The frame will move to Date Use the four way controller lt gt to select whether to insert the date or not vA On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings menu E xiti 0S2JAll images Oks If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previously set number of prints and On Off date setting will be displayed e To cancel DPOF settings set the number of prints to 0 and press the OK button e You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures or sound only files e Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made DPOF settings canno
10. e01_kb341 cover _41e qk naps PM Page 1 Digital Camera Optio S Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera e01_kb341_cover_41e qk aeh 4 11 PM Page 2 Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S 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 s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for 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 Regarding trademarks e The SD logo S2 is a trademark PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation e Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trade marks of their respective companies e The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation Copyright 2002 inSilicon
11. emo MultiMediaCard the name on the volume label will be dis Turn your Macintosh on played instead of untitled If the card is unformatted the Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to manufacturer and type of card may be displayed your Macintosh with the USB cable Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh MultiMediaCard in the camera Drag the untitled or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if there is one folder on the desktop to Trash Unplug the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera Turn your camera on Your camera can be found on the desktop as untitled You can change the folder name untitled Click the ACDSee folder on the hard drive Double click the ACDSee program icon Open the camera folder Camera images can be found in untitled or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if there is one gt DCIM gt XXXPENTX XXX is a 3 digit number Select the image you want to view from the list Double click the selected image to enlarge it to full screen display 8 Copy the image to your Macintosh Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions on copying or moving files Before editing an image copy it to your Macintosh first BE amp gt Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d a 108 Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqheld f e05 kb341 110 13
12. or Soft paral 9 O a The camera is ready to take the enone ae Press the OK button Memory D n In The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned emo off seinjold BuryeL g e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 50 a Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering HO y Sensitivity Auto GD Picture Mode pua USER Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting from Normal to Hard or Soft Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture seunjold BuryeL e Ea Select Saturation on the Rec Mode menu Saturation Contrast EV Compensation 0 0 3 3 MENY Exit Ok B Picture Mode pua USER Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast W Rec Mode bY TY Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 MENY Exit Select Contrast on the 09 Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting from Normal to Hard or Soft Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture lt CE EV Compensation 0 0 3 3 MENY Exit seunjold BuryeL g E
13. Format on the Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The Format screen will be displayed Select Format with the four way controller A Press the OK button Formatting will start When formatting is completed the camera is ready to capture images Press the four way controller gt The Volume screen will be displayed controller lt gt Select Sound on the Set up menu Sound and choose 1 2 3 or Off with the four way Change the Shutter sound and Operation Sound in the same way Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images Press the four way controller AY to select Start up s6umes 111 e05_ kb341 110 136 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 112 How to recall fi Set up menu TEREE Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level kk Format Sound Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time Off cD gt as ES Four way controller White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering HO y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 MENU Exit 1 3 MENY Exit OK button in the center a Menu button Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the cam era Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Changing the Start up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on Select Date Sty
14. Determine the Exposure AE Metering Setting the Sensitivity You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the sur brightness and determine the exposure roundings FO Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen EN a x Center weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen e Sensitivity 4 e Spot The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 2 the screen only 50 e The lower the sensitivity the sharper the image and the less a 100 noise The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions 0 A 200 e The higher the sensitivity the faster the shutter speed in low oe Select AE Metering on the G Rec Mode gt D1 i light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may g Rec Mode menu Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 be affected by noise g Use the f troller lt gt Wate Balanco AWS ite Balance sas 2 se the four way controller lt gt Focusing Area Multiple Select Sensitivity on the Rec Mode menu to change the metering mode AEMeterng lt ey gt p the OK butt y Sensitivity Auto Use the four way controller lt gt D a ress the utton 1 3 WENY Exit to select the sensitivity Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 The camera is ready to take the Quality Level kk i ress the utton t P th OK butt White Balance AWB picture E Focusing Area
15. _ MENU E xit So Minas a OKOK You can also delete images from Instant Review p 48 You cannot erase protected om images with the sym bol e If Quick Delete is set to On in the Set up menu Step can be omitted Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d H Oo 84 A Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqheld My e04_ kb341 079 109 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 86 Bunipa buiserapjoeqhe d a a 9 Erasing All Images You can erase all the images and sound at once auton Once erased images cannot be restored e Protected images sound cannot be erased Enter the Playback mode and gt 100 0020 press the J button twice Delete all images amp The Delete All screen will be E S displayed T Delete All C Cancer Select Delete All with the four way controller A Press the OK button iene xit JOK Protecting Images sound from Deletion Protect You can protect images sound from being accidentally erased Enter the Playback mode and choose the image sound you want to protect with the four way controller lt gt Press the o button The Protect screen will be dis played Select Protect with the four way controller A 4 Press the OK button en Exit Oo agus ODO A e Select Unprotect in step J to release the Protect setting emo o Ifthe image is protected the symbol is displayed when the image sound is played back Protecting All Images You can protec
16. bend the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent Open the battery card cover impact Keep it away from wick and store away from high temperature Insert SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard so the label Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or SD Memory the side with the a symbol is facing toward the LCD Card MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera Refer to monitor and push the card in until it clicks Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built in memory Close the battery card cover p 110 for instructions on formatting To remove the card eject the card by pressing it in the direc Never bales the A ma A peste formatting as this feo atest may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable tionmdicated by the arrow and Pullin oi The data on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaGard may be erased in the fol Approximate Number of Recordable Images and lowing circumstances Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is Recorded pixels Quality levels erased e when the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user Quality levels Best Better Good Movie images e when the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity Recorded pixels a a x 820 x 240 or electrical interference 2048 x 1536 7 13 19 e when the card has not been used for a long time 1600 x 1200 11 20 28 30 sec x 3 e when the card is ejected the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is 10
17. button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below o Four way controller A Four way controller Y Four way controller lt 4 Four way controller gt MENU button A Zoom 3 Q button Only v for digital zoom and magni Q fied playback 4 Display button q a button O button oml Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop paues umep e02_kb341 001 027 41e gk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 12 Powering the Camera Charging indicator paues Bue e AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the Battery depleted message is displayed charge the battery Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX name is visible The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed When charging is completed remove the battery from the battery charger The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes maximum The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C 40 C 32 F to 104 F e The charging time may vary depending on the ambient tempera ture and chargin
18. change the Home Time city and DST setting Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city A See p 124 for the list of cities and code names 0 _w sbumes 115 e05_ kb341 110 136 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 116 sbumes e 116 How to recall the fi Set up menu ayti Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 ED Quality Level wk White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Four way controller y Sensitivity OK button in the 1 3 MENU Exit center Menu button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error mes sages etc are displayed Select Language on the J Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select the language Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images Format Sound Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time Off 1 3 NEW Exit Changing the Video Output Format You can select the output format NTSC or PAL for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor Select Video Out on the Y Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the video output format Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images s6umes 117 How to recall the fi Set up menu ise Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level to
19. contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is sub jected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or ship etc The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approxi mately 60 C 140 F but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to 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 Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during travelling Pentax is not responsible for consequen tial damages costs incurred as a result of taking pictures loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures arising from failure of this product If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore p
20. copy it to the desired fold er in your computer Refer to the operating manual for your computer for copying instructions You can also copy images using Internet Explorer for Windows e If you are using Windows XP and there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard the name on the vol ume label will be displayed instead of Removable Disk If the card is unformatted the manufacturer and type of card may be displayed Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher Once you have installed ACDSee and PhotoStitcher in your computer you can join the images you have taken in Panorama Assist mode The folder names and image names displayed on the screen for explanatory purposes may vary depending on your operating system Start up ACDSee See p 102 for instructions on how to start up ACDSee Select the images you want to join from the list of images To select more than one image at once click on the images while pressing Ctrl on the keyboard After selecting the images click the ACD photostitcher but ton on the tool bar If no images have been selected the ACD photostitcher button is disabled Click the ACD photos titcher button 1 Select the images Bunipa 6ulsesapjoeqheld f 101 e04 kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 102 Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d R 102 Adjust the position of the images ACD photostitcher s
21. e03 kb341 028 078 41e gk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 52 Taking Pictures cone Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering KH y Sensitivity Auto Picture Mode pud USER EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or Setting the Functions Standard Mode under exposed A p In Standard mode you can set all the camera functions E Select EV Compensation on the 4 I Rec Mode menu onan Press the four way controller V in Use the four way controller lt P to Evcompensation lt o Capture mode USER lt gt A a select the EV setting in the range The virtual mode dial appears 0 A Da a Of 2 OEV t0 20 EV in 1 3 EV Use the four way controller lt gt to N gi steps Me 3 3 MEW Exit select Standard mode J kad To brighten set positive pag g To darken set negative Press the OK button 08 Ok Press the OK button El set the functions you want to use The camera is ready to take the picture Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 36 to p 52 for details of how to set the functions Saving the EV Compensation Value t p 74 J Press the shutter release button The picture is taken a EV Compensation is registered on the four way controller lt gt Taking Still Pictures as p 22 memo in the Fn default settings t p 120 The light metering meth
22. seconds LCD Monitor Off Turn off the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode J Display On e The display cannot be turned off in GD BEM and Q mode i Saving the Display Mode t p 74 G2 Picture Mode 2048 x 1536 la Rec Mode ei Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering y Sensitivity 1 3 MENY Exit tok AWB Multiple FOr Auto 06 Ok Bua USER Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1024 x 768 and 640 x 480 Suited for printing on A4 paper 8 1 2 x 11 1600 x 1200 Suited for printing on A5 paper 1024 x 768 640 x 480 websites Suited for printing on postcards Suited for attaching to E mails or for creating Select Recorded Pixels on the Rec Mode menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the size Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture Gi Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering y Sensitivity 1 3 MENU Exit gt 4 2048x1556 gt kak AWB Multiple FOH Auto Ok picture mode e The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 x 240 pixels in the movie e If you select a large size the picture may appear distinct when it is printed out seunjold BuryeL g e03_ k
23. software Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh Settings Camera Settings oo Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built i MOMOLY sssesesesessessesessestestestesesesseeesnsssenssnessensstsnsenssnenssnesceaseees 110 Changing the Sound Settings Changing the Start up Screen Setting the Date Style Changing the Date Time Setting the World Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Video Output Format Sleep Timeout Setting Auto Power Off Setting the Quick Delete Function Setting the Quick Zoom Function Registering Functions ve Resetting to Default Settings Reset Setting the Alarm Checking the Alarm Setting the Alarm Turning the Alarm Off Appendix List of City Names Optional Accessories Messages Troubleshooting Main Specifications WARRANTY POLICY Contents of the Operating Manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the cam era before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway It also tells you how to use the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Common Operations This chapter explains co
24. to take the second picture as quickly as you can It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base As a guide the camera should be moved about 1 40 of the distance between the camera and the subject For example if the subject is 3m away the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m 40 7 5cm However as the way people see three dimensional images differs from person to person there is no need to be too con cerned Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera Distance to subject 0 1m 0 3m 0 5m im 3m 5m Camera movement 0 5cm 1cm 1 5cm 2 5cm 7 5cm 13cm Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6 7 cm apart there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three dimensional image This principle is applied 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 method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed as when you cross your eyes A cer tain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with
25. your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clear ance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your pur chase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to pro ceed with the servicing e This warranty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community x pu ddy e 133 e05_kb341_ 110 136 41e qk xipueddy 134 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 134 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is s
26. 24 x 768 26 47 62 sets removed while the data on the card is being accessed e The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has a limited service life If it is not 640 x 480 57 89 119 used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure e The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB to make a backup of important data on a PC SD Memory Card e Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or e The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by electrical interference PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions e Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed capture mode SD Memory Card etc to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation X paues umep e02_kb341 001 027 41e gk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 18 cb Initial Settings You can choose the city Home Town in which you will use the camera ute ee Power switch Language Bia English City lt NYC gt Press the four way controller lt gt Ch ost gt Four way controller OK to select the desired city Home button in the center Town MEN Exit Playback button Press the four way controller V Display button The screen for setting the next item will be displayed paues Bue e Menu button we See p 124 for the list of cities and corresponding code names w e You can change the setting after it h
27. 320 x 240 pixels Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 7 point autofocus Spot autofocus possible Focusing Range Normal 0 4 m to infinity full zoom range From lens front Macro 0 18 m 0 5 m full zoom range Super macro 0 06 m 0 2 m middle zoom posi tion only Landscape Infinity full zoom range Sensitivity Auto manual equivalent to ISO 50 100 200 File Format Still JPEG Exif2 2 DCF DPOF PRINT Image Matching II Movie AVI Open DML Motion JPEG approx 12 fps with sound Sound WAV ADPCM system max recording time 59 min 46 sec when using a 16 MB SD Memory Card Quality Level Good Better Best Storage Medium Built in memory approx 11 MB SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Image Storage Capacity Qualty levels Best Better Good Movie images Recorded pixels tobe k x 320 x 240 2048 x 1536 7 13 19 1600 x 1200 11 20 28 1024 x 768 26 a 22 30 sec x 3 640 x 480 57 39 ino e Exposure capacity when using a 16MB SD Memory Card White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Manual Focus 0 06 m to infinity Exposure AE Metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment Mechanism center weighted spot Shooting Modes Standard Picture Night Scene Movie Panorama Assist 3D Digital Filter USER EV Compe
28. 6 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 110 s6umes e 110 Settings Camera Settings Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy How to recall the fi Set up menu Date Adjust 4 1 2003 w World Time Off 1 3 WEW Exit Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 D Quality Level kk White Balance AWB y Sensitivity Auto Four way controller OK button in the center Menu button Changing the volume Select Sound on the Set up menu Formatting a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and the Built in memory Press the four way controller gt The Sound screen will be displayed oa ae Changing the Sound Settings You can change the volume of the start up sound shutter sound and button sounds You can also change the type of each sound Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card Sound MultiMediaCard if you are using a card and all the data in the Select Volume with the four way me Built in memory if there is no card inserted controller AY Startup Sound Use the four way controller lt P to Operation Sound Bain e Do not remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard change the volume while the card is being formatted The card may be dam Press the OK button twice WEW Exit Sok aged and become unusable The camera is ready to capture or play back images e Formatting will delete protected data too Changing the type of start up shutter or operation sound Select
29. Corporation All rights reserved e This product supports PRINT Image Matching II When used in combination PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation e02_kb341 001 027 41le qgk 03 4 4 04 PM Page 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use A Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded AN Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded 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 e 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 e Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous please take care that small children do not hang the stra
30. Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the Built in memo ry The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or the Built in memory Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action Press halfway When the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway the focus exposure and white balance are locked The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed lightly halfway You can find the following information on the LCD monitor the status lamp and the flash lamp 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 Focus status lamp amp Flash status lamp status Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged blink Subject is out of focus Flash is charging You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging Pressed down fully The picture is taken Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 1 second During this time you can delete the image by pressing the button The Delete menu will be displayed and selecting Delete and then pressing the OK button You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK but ton during Instant Review t p 78 Setting the Instant Review Ti
31. Multiple The camera is ready to take the AE Metering kor pi ctu re Sensitivity ja Auto r i 1 3 MEN Exit Ok Saving the AE Metering Method ne p 74 When 2 is selected the metering point moves in correspon Saving the Sensitivity t p 74 emg dence with movement of the focusing area seiunjold BuryeL g e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 48 aMi Ga Rec Mode PET Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok Quality Level White Balance AWB a White Balance Focusing Area Multiple ES Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering T AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto SS 333 y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 MENY Exit Ok picture Samer CE The camera is ready to take the Seme e 2 3 MENU Exit picture 2 3 MEN Exit Picture Mode pua USER G2 Picture Mode pad USER Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can choose the Instant Review time from 0 5sec 1sec You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec or off no display soft outlines K Select Instant Review on the Rec Mode menu Select Sharpness on the Rec Mode menu D Use the four way controller lt gt Use the four way controller lt gt a to select the display time to change the setting from a Instant Review Instant Review 2sec v Press the OK button Fast Fwd Movie Normal to Hard
32. Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit The self timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds Playing Back Images ms p 79 The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 4 meters away from the front of the camera e To take a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control unit press the four way controller in step Ill to display on the LCD monitor e You can use the remote control E optional to operate the zoom g Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30 000 times If the battery needs changing con tact your nearest Pentax customer service center A charge is made for changing the battery a Picture Mode c 0 USER Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode Press the Zoom button in Capture mode makes the subject larger 06 makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is wE a SH disabled you can take pictures at up to 3 times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom is enabled Digital zoom range Zoom bar you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equiv alent to 12 times Sag Gay
33. Quality Level Menu button E Press the four way controller lt gt to select Quality Level Changing the Image Size Press the OK button f lil Press the four way controller AVY to select Overwrite By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can or Save as y 4v make the file smaller than the original After changing the size i Press the OK button the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image The image will be resized I e Movie pictures cannot be resized emo e You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The P Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AV to select Resize Press the four way controller gt The Resize screen will be displayed 100 0020 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to resize Bunipa buiserapjoeghe d H 92 Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqheld My 93 e04_ kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 94 Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d H 94 Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The B Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AVY to select Trimming 4 Press the four way controller gt 6 The image that can be trimmed Choose the image you wan
34. Quick Delete Dait ahaa bese onus Delete screen is displayed with p 119 Quick Zoom for pamo aasman al the maximum zoom size with the Zoom p 119 Fn Setting For registering a function on the four way controller lt 4 gt p 120 Reset For returning the camera settings to defaults p 121 suoieiodo uowwog 35 e03 kb341 028 078 41e gk 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 36 Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions hanging the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode To change from Capture mode to Playback mode press the Playback button To change from Playback mode to Capture mode press the Selecting the Focus Mode Playback button or the shutter release button halfway Focus Mode Selecting the Capture Mode No icon Autofocus mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo 5 gt A A cus area when the shutter release button is pressed Display the virtual mode dial and select the shooting mode halfway Use this mode when the distance to the There are 8 modes to choose from subject is more than 40 cm 1 3 ft Standard mode Lets you set all the functions p 22 KA Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 18 cm 50 cm 7 inch 20 inch When the sounjold BuryeL e e i i ie 1A Picture mode Tet You sal Ihe microns ee p 54 shutter r
35. Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The panorama software provided with the camera and a computer that supports Windows are neces sary for joining the images Press the four way controller V in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to display the Panorama Assist mode Bm4 at the top of the dial Press the four way controller V 4 Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom The example shows the images when P is selected Take the first picture Press the shutter release button to take the first image The right edge of the image is displayed in trans parent form on the left of the LCD monitor pan i a Set shift direction 6 Move the camera to the right and take the second picture Repeat the above procedure to take the third and subsequent pictures Press the OK button The screen returns to Step EJ kA To cancel Panorama mode change to another mode em wy n The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software provided with the camera e Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist mode e A computer that supports Windows is nece
36. Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode Using Preset Function Settings User Mode Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Using the Self Timer Using the Remote Control Unit optional Using the Zoom Taking Time lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Saving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items Memory Register Functions in User Mode Recording Sound Voice Recorder Mode Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Zoom Display Playing Back Movie Pictures Displaying shooting information in Playback mode Nine image Display Slideshow Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Erasing All Images e Protecting Images sound from Deletion Protect Viewing Images on a TV seee Setting the Printing Service DPOF Printing Single Image Printing All Images e02 kb341 001 027 41e qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 6 Editing Images Changing the Image Size Trimming Images Copying Files Viewing Images with your PC About the included software System environment Installing the software Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher Disconnecting your camera from your PC Viewing Images with your Macintosh About the included software System environment Installing the
37. ack button The camera will return to Capture mode 81 e04_ kb341 079 109 41e gk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 82 L ST H608 T p Nine image Display Slideshow You can display nine images at the same time You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard continuously Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four way controller lt gt Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with Press 46 E3 on the Zoom but which to start the slideshow with the four way controller ton EQ lt gt Nine images will be displayed with Press the MENU button i amp the selected image in the center The D gt Playback menu will be Copy naan Resize Choose an image with the four way displayed Trimming controller AY lt gt BAE Select Slideshow with the four sizesrov E When 10 or more images have been Selected image way controller V Cm v recorded the previous 9 magas will a El use the four way controller lt gt v 2 be displayed ee e fat controller ly ile to change the playback interval 2 S an image on the le TOWS SPECIE C aV OU Riess MEVOUr Choose from the following 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec S Q way controller gt while an image on the right row is select 20 sec 25 sec 30 sec Q s ed next 9 images will be displayed F A ky i j m z ress the utton T o RI C Press 44 ca on the Zoom button E Q Playback will start at the set interval a a The sc
38. all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX U S A Inc Located at 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 USA Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identi fied herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product mar keted is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records main tained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Numb
39. amp Decreases slimness amp Increases slimness Press the OK button The camera returns to digital filter mode e The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is selected seunjold uyel g seunjold BuryeL Ka Using Preset Function Settings User Mode HE e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 62 In User mode you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode a A H 4 Press the four way controller in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt to select User mode USER Press the OK button Press the shutter release button The picture is taken 10 20 2003 sti 19 Bt Registering Functions in User Mode ss gt p 75 BERG Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method p 65 If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided the image will appear in three dimensions Select the viewing mode The default setting is Parallel If you do not need to switch to Cross go to Step B Press the MENU button The 09 Rec Mode menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AV to select 3D Mode Use the four way controller lt gt to select Parallel Rec Mode Digital Zoom On Instant Revie
40. and get medical attention immediately e If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water e02 kb341 001 027 41e qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 2 z 5 To users of this camera Care to be Taken During Handling e There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations benzene generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields e Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular e The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot 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 inside k 1 j i Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this be avoided has no effect on the recorded image e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the EISEN i LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product camera from becoming moldy during storage e Do not use the camera where it may come in
41. as been made Refer to If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera Setting the World Time p 114 on follow the procedure below to set the display language Home Town DST video output format and current date and J time If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the Setting the D S T Mode LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is not the current time follow the instructions for Changing the You can choose whether or not to display the D S T Daylight Date Time p 114 to set the correct date and time Saving Time mode Setting the Display Language Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or O Off You can choose the language in which the menus error mes The default setting is O Off Inklal Setting sages etc are displayed from the following English French Press the foun ntroller Y PRE ee German Spanish Italian and Japanese ess the four way controller The screen for setting the next item tt DST will be displayed 1 Turn the camera on Use the four way controller lt gt to select the display language The default setting is English Press the four way controller V The screen for setting the next item will be displayed MENU Exit Initial settings Language a English City NYC e You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to DST 3 _ Setting the Worl
42. ayed on the LCD monitor during magni fication The magnification varies depending on the number of ded pixels Eas recor E Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four way con troller lt gt Press 4 Q on the Zoom E Q button The image will be magnified 1x to 4x If you keep pressing 4 the magnification of image will be changed continuously The following operations can be performed while the magni fied image is displayed Four way controller AY lt gt Moves the position to be magnified A Y Sumpg buse g02q eld M Zoom E Q button 4 Makes the image larger Zoom 1 Q button 406 Makes the image smaller Display button Turns the guide marks on off Press the MENU button Zoom playback will end iS e The movie pictures cannot be magnified e If the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode pressing the Playback button will not change the mode to Capture 79 mode Turn the camera off and then turn it on again e04_ kb341 079 109 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 80 Displaying shooting information in Playback mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor Pressing the Display button switches the information displayed Display On Displays shooting information a 0020 Folder name File name Protect symbol Four way controller operation guide Shooting date and time Battery symbol Playing Back Movie P
43. b341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 42 I Rec Mode PY I ta Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering Ss y Sensitivity Auto a Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering HO y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 NEW Exit 1 3 MENY Exit Ok Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent e G2 Picture Mode pau USER G2 Picture Mode 5 a USER Selecting the Quality Levels Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance You can choose the image compression rate The more stars You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white the clearer the quality and the larger the volume balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting K The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically Akk BEST Lowest compression ratio Suited for photo prints 3 Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight 5 kk BETTER Standard compression ratio Suited for viewing the a Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade 5 image on a computer screen lt 6 Tungsten Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or GOOD Highest compression ratio Suited for attaching to ae Light other tungsten light emails or cr
44. cture To cancel trimming click the Cancel Trimming button After saving the picture if you have finished creating panorama pictures exit ACD photostitcher and ACDSee Click the Save button Cancel Trimming button Bunips 6ulsesapjoegheld f 103 e04 kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 104 Disconnecting your camera from your PC Disconnecting the camera from your PC Windows 2000 Me Double click the Unplug or eject hardware icon in the task bar recognized area The Unplug or eject hard ware screen will appear Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click Stop Stop Hardware Device screen will appear Make sure PENTAX USB DISK Device is selected and click OK A message will appear Click OK Turn off the camera and dis connect the USB cable from your computer and camera on Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d a 104 Unplug or eject hardware Eject Hardware a io ihm or et Hondoa aixi Select the derve you mari to urag ar ect and then ckch Stop When Woe votes you a ise eo so urgugthe dice kom you compute Harina doves PENTAX USB DISK Dee t PENTAXOPTIOS a I aplay device components 1 Show Unghie cn on the taskbar oe Sen tH S PENTAX DIGITAL CAMERA USB Device exes Disconnecting your camera from your PC Windows XP Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar recognized area
45. d Time p 114 MENU Exit W Ok vem You can change the setting after it has been made Refer to Changing the Display Language p 116 poues umep e02_ kb341 001 027 41e qk paues Bue e Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time Use the four way controller AV Press the four way controller gt A and VY will be displayed above Use the four way controller AV to change the day and press the four way controller gt A and will be displayed above to change the month and below the day and below the year Repeat Step Ei to change the year hour and minutes Use the Display button to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 20 Date Adjust a 1 1 2003 v 0 00 a 1 1 2003 v 0 00 a 10 20 2003 v 0 00 MENY Exit 10 20 2003 MEND Exit 10 20 2003 a 11 19 PM v MENU Exit MENY Exit DISP 12 24 06 Ok Date Adjust MENU Exit DISP 12 24 0 Ok asa 12 24 Ok nse 12 24 0 Ok asa 12 24 o Ok 2 G So 6 When you have finished the settings press the OK but ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds The camera is ready to take a picture When you set date and time except the initial settings press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 secon
46. d and the e z self timer lamp lights The picture is z i 3 S taken approximately 3 seconds after P Press the shutter release button the self timer lamp starts to blink P Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release sit 19 button is pressed Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button i e If you turn the LCD monitor on the second count will be dis m memg played Playing Back Images t p 24 e To cancel the self timer press the four way controller or the Menu button while the second count is displayed In 3D Image mode both the first and second images will be A e You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card taken with the self timer engaged em MultiMediaCard is full e The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Playing Back Still Pictures ns p 24 Quality Level setting l Taking a Picture of Yourself rs p 54 auton e The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode e Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture Panorama Assist and 3D Image modes e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 70 4 06 PM Page seunjold uyel Using the Remote Control Unit optional You can take pictures using the remote control F optional Press the four way controller A in Capture mode to display Bss on the LCD monitor The self timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures 10 20 2003 ao
47. de Move the icon for the desired 2 Memo e The zoom position is fixed at the middle and the flash will not mode to the top of the dial using ma discharge in Super Macro Mode the four way controller lt gt 0 Ok e When the movie picture mode gt p 56 is selected the The icon will be surrounded by a focus mode is set to Autofocus mode Infinity landscape green frame mode and Manual focus mode Press the OK button e The flash does not fire in Super Macro mode 36 e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 38 auton If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor Manual Focus When the mode is set to MF the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjust ment Use the four way controller to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the monitor For distant focus For closer focus After the focus is set press any buttons except the four way con troller AW or take a finger off from the four way controller AY The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later i e The central portion of the picture is not enlarged when the memg digital zoom is enabled seInolg uyel Changing the Focusing Point In autofocus mode you can change the foc
48. ds to return to capture mode e When the initial settings screen is displayed you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by press ing the MENU button If this is done the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on You can change the settings after they have been made Refer to Changing the Date Time p 114 poues umep B e02_ kb341 001 027 41le qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 22 HES YNO Taking Still Pictures Viewfinder Shutter release button Power switch tj E i SS LCD monitor Jey Display button Zoom Q button For the simplest procedure to take still pictures The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions Press the power switch The camera will turn on Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing You can change the size of the sub ject by pressing the Zoom but ton 4 makes the subject bigger 64 makes the subject smaller You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder 10 20 2003 11 19 Focus Frame As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor Eg Press the shutter release button The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 second Instant Review and recorded on the SD
49. e power remains L Gi lit green Battery is running low L lit yellow Battery is running very low L lit red Battery is exhausted L Battery depleted After the message is displayed the camera will turn off S To power outlet RS 2 nies AC plug cord AC adapter Using the AC Adapter optional NR If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC use of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is recom mended 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera being sure to match the lt symbols Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter ga Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet e Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter e Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted securely If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures the data may be lost e When using the AC adapter D AC8 be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter e When connecting the DC terminals be sure to match the lt 4 symbols Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them paues umep e02_ kb341 001 027 41le qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 16 gt Installing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Data Backup Very occasionally data st
50. e virtual mode dial appears 4 Press the shutter release button 0K Ok seunjold BuryeL g Use the four way controller lt gt to The picture is taken nosh an aa k jal 34 USER lt gt iA Using the shutter release button m p 23 e default setting is a 0 A Maas The Picture mode dial appears e Playing back still pictures ns p 24 pi Press the four way controller to pag i 0 Ok select the desired mode The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark EJ Use the four way controller lt gt to scenes To prevent camera shaking secure the camera on a move the icon for the Picture mode ry PA tripod or other surface you want to set at the top of the Beare dial cat te Press the OK button 8 3 The Picture mode is selected k Wok 6 Press the shutter release button The picture is taken In Picture mode the EV compensation saturation contrast sharp emo ness and white balance are automatically set to their default set tings You can change the settings e03_kb341_ 028 078 41e gk 3 5 03 10 17 AM Page 56 HE Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode Use the four way controller lt gt to display the Movie Picture mode 1415 Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when
51. eating webpages yy Fluorescent f o Oo vs _ Light light Select Quality Level on the Gg Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the Rec Mode menu white balance manually Use the four way controller lt gt Ree Mode gt 1 Th Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 ri to select the size Quality Levei kk gt Select White Balance on the White Balance AWB Press the OK button Focusing Area Multiple Le Rec Mode menu The camera is ready to take the Remar bere Press the four way controller P Tari baas picture 1 3 WEN Exit The white balance screen will be ANE displayed oo Use the four way controller AV to select the setting 4 Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take the picture MENU Exit Saving the White Balance ts p 74 42 seunjold BuryeL g e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 44 Manual Setting amp I Rec Mode pV Aaa Ee eee Quality Level tok Select amp manual on the white White Balance balance screen AWE S White Balance AWB ae Sir BE Focusing Area Multiple Point your camera at a blank sheet man AE Metering O i Pe Ss dD y Sensitivity Auto of paper so that it fills the screen L DISPLAN 5 Adjust 1 3 MENY Exit Ok Press the Display button WD Exit The white balance is automatically adjusted Adjust is displayed on the LCD mo
52. elease button is pressed halfway the camera Default gt ingen is focused on the object in the autofocus area setting available modes in Picture mode z Night Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as p 55 AA Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject night views is approximately 6 cm 20 cm 2 4 inch 8 inch The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo 2 Movie Picture mode Lets you take movies p 56 cus area continuously pressing with the shutter release button halfway Panorama Assist Lets you take panorama pictures p 58 seumold BuryeL g mode A Infinity landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects GD 3D Image mode Lets you take 3D pictures p 63 g MF Manual focus mode Adjust focus manually by the four way controller AW 0 Digital Filter mode Lets you set a color filter p 60 T USER USER mode Lets you activate the preset func p 62 4AF Focusing area mode The position of the autofocus area is changed tion settings simply by turning the camera on Press the amp aA or MF button in Capture mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor ae foe a ok USER A The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode The virtual mode dial appears 0 A The default setting of the focus mode is Autofocus mo
53. elete is a pro tected image Alarm was set The alarm has been enabled Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery p 12 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Try displaying on a PC This card is not formatted The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 110 Data being recorded The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed Formatting The SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or Built in memory is being formatted x pu ddy e 127 e05_ kb341 110 136 41e qk Troubleshooting 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 128 Problem Cause Remedy Power will not come on Battery is not installed Check battery is installed If not install battery Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery Reinsert battery with A symbol towards back of camera p 13 Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter No image on the LCD monitor LCD monitor is set to OFF Press Display button to turn LCD monitor on p 40 Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see wh
54. en taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging 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 SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard with available space or delete unwanted images p 16 84 Recording Wait until recording is finished Picture is dark xipueddy e Subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene Picture becomes dark if subject is too far away Take picture within range of flash Background is dark When taking a picture of a person against dark background such as night scene the person may appear dark if the flash does not reach background even with cor rect exposure Set to RA mode to ensure both person and back ground are clear p 36 Problem Subject is not in focus Flash does not discharge Cause Subject difficult to focus on Remedy Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus objects with little contrast blue sky white walls etc dark objects finely patterned objects fast moving objects scenery through window or net etc Lock focus on another object located at same dis tance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully or use Manual Focus mode Subject is not in foc
55. er Optio S Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place February 2003 Colorado xipueddy 135 e05_ kb341 110 136 4le gk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 136 MEMO e05_kb341_ 110 136 41e qk 3 4 2603 3 05 PM Page 138 PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de Pentax U K Limited Pentax House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk Pentax France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE Pentax Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pentax be Pentax Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http www pentax ch Pentax Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http www pentax se PENTAX U S A Inc 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A http www pentax com Pentax Canada Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario L4X 2E5 CANADA http www pentaxcanada ca http www digital pentax co jp e Printed on recycled paper e Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57243 Copyr
56. er icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM Drive S SW8 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Click your applicable lan guage You can choose the language from the following English acnses X PENTAX convareinstter j English Wizard screen will appear umpg 6uiseg0eq eld f 97 e04_kb341_ 079 109 41le qk 2003 02 20 5 51 PM Page 98 Click Next and then click Finish Installing the ACDSee Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d Reboot your computer after the screen closes 6 Turn your camera off and plug the USB cable into your camera and into an available USB port on your computer Turn your camera on Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and window will display a notification confirming Hardware Found PENTAX OPTIO S Windows XP or Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 in the task bar recognized area to begin the installation 8 Double click My Computer on the desktop When the installation is completed your camera can then be found in the My Computer window as Removable Disk Make sure that Removable Disk is displayed in the My computer window he In the case of Windows XP if the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard has a volume label attached the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of Removable Disk If the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is new and has not bee
57. ery when the camera is turned on e If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery e If the camera is left without the battery for a long time the date setting will be reset e Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly ori ented it may cause malfunction e Do not twist the battery card cover more than is necessary when it is open Doing so may damage the cover poues umep e02 kb341 001 027 41le qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 14 paues Bue e if Approximate Operating Time when the D LI8 battery is fully charged Number of recordable images Approx 160 when 50 shooting uses flash LCD monitor ON Playback time Approx 110 min The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions e Generally battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases When the camera is used ina cold environment keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room tem perature e Be sure to take a spare battery with you when travelling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the fi symbol displayed on the LCD monitor fi lit green Adequat
58. f there are recorded indexes Four way controller lt 4 Plays back from the previous data Four way controller Plays back from the next data Zoom Q button Increases the volume Zoom Q button 444 Reduces the volume Press the four way controller V Playback will end Press the Playback button The camera will switch to the Voice Recorder Mode e03 kb341 028 078 41e qk 03 4 4 06 PM Page 78 Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image ce gt Enter the playback mode and p 100 00 choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo with the AE four way controller lt gt me z The voice memo screen will be dis played on the LCD monitor while the NW image is displayed Press the OK button Recording starts You can record for up to 30 seconds Press the OK button Recording stops emo yoeghe q pue Bulpiooay e if NI a e A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already m has a voice memo 4 appears on the screen when a voice memo is added e A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images e04 kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 4 4 07 PM Page 79 EW Were e Playing Back Images Hi Playing Back Still Pictures See Playing Back Images p 24 or Playing Back Previous or Next Images p 25 Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to a maximum of 4 times A guide to operation is displ
59. g conditions e When the battery reaches the end of its service life the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged In this event replace the battery lem o caution e Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been used for a long time e Do not use the battery charger D BC8 to charge the battery other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 as the charger may overheat or be damaged e If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery Battery lock lever Battery Battery Card cover Installing the Battery Install the battery provided When using the camera for the first time charge the battery before installing emo Ti Slide the battery card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open Insert the battery with A symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow Close the battery card cover To remove the battery release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery and pull the battery out If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period use of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is recommended i gt p 15 e Do not remove the batt
60. ge 124 Appendix Optional Accessories List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Code City names Code City names AC adapter D AC8 PPG Pagopago THR Terran USB Cable I USB7 HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai AV Cable AVC7 Anchorage KHL Karachi Vancouver KBL Kabul Camera Case O CCB San Francisco MLE Male Strap O STS Los Angeles DEL Delhi Remote control E Calgary CMB Colombo Remote control F Denver KTM Kathmandu Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Mexico City DAC Dacca Battery charger D BC8 Chicago RGN Rangoon BKK Bangkok KUL Kuala Lumpur VTE Vientiane SIN Singapore PNH Phnom Penh SGN Ho chi Minh JKT Jakarta HKG Hong Kong Miami Toronto New York San Diego Caracas Halifax l BUE Buenos Aires SAO Sao Paulo RIO Rio de Janeiro PER Perth MAD Madrid BJS Beijing R LON London SHA Shanghai PAR Paris MNL Manila 2 MIL Milan TPE Taipei a ROM Rome SEL Seoul x BER Berlin ADL Adelaide JNB Johannesburg TYO Tokyo IST Istanbul GUM Guam CAI Cairo SYD Sydney NOU Noumea WLG Wellington AKL Auckland JRS Jerusalem MOW Moscow JED Jeddah 124 x pu ddy e e05_ kb341 110 136 41e qk xipueddy e 126 Messages
61. ges of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or other wise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the man ufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a consider able length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equip ment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon com pletion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty reg ular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this
62. he flash discharges for one pre flash Press the 4 button in Capture mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp ms p 23 Saving the Flash Mode ts p 74 Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed seinjoid BuryeL g e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qk 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 40 seunjold uyel Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode E You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button Display On Shooting information is displayed Flash mode Shooting mode Focus mode Capture mode AF frame Number of recordable images Date amp time Battery indicator Card Built in memory Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed The x axis shows the brightness darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end and the y axis shows the pixel numbers Histogram Recorded pixels Quality level White balance AE metering Sensitivity Card Built in memory Display Off No shooting information is displayed e The AF frame is displayed in Autofocus mode e If any of the modes are changed such J as Flash mode the mode you have changed is displayed for a few
63. ical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12x Viewfinder Type Real image zoom viewfinder Diopter adjustment in the range of 3 to 1m Magnification Wide 0 28x Tele 0 78x Size Mass 83 W x 52 H x 20 D mm excluding operating members and projections 98g excluding battery and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Mass when shooting 113g including battery and SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery 3D image viewer USB cable software CD ROM AV cable strap operating manual xipueddy 131 e05 kb341 110 136 4le qgk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 132 xipueddy e 132 WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photo graphic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equip ment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mis handling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation con trary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential dama
64. ictures Card or Built in memory icon You can play back Movie pictures A guide to operation is dis 7 z Histogram Display played on the LCD monitor during playback You can play back Displays the brightness distribution across the recording you made in Voice Recorder mode at the same the image The horizontal axis shows time brightness left end is darkest and right end is brightest and the vertical axis 1 8 shows the pixels 1 Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture Histogram Recorded pixels you want to play back with the four way controller lt gt Quality White balance Press the four way controller A AE metering Sensitivity Playback will start F number Shutter speed Card Built in memory z Display Off Does not display shooting information 10 20 2003 7 tg 19 om lt lt Z The following operations can be performed during playback S amp Four way controller lt 4 Reverse playback amp m Four way controller Forward playback mi D Four way controller A Pause g 2 Display button Changes the Display mode 5 The following operations can be performed while Pause is 2 engaged Display On 3 Four way controller lt 4 Frame reverse 2 Four way controller Frame forward Four way controller A Releases the Pause function Display button Changes the Display mode Press the four way controller V Movie playback will end 4 Press the Playb
65. ie Use the four way controller lt gt to choose Off x1 x2 x5 x10 x20 x50 or x100 x Press the OK button Press the shutter release button Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode starts o 8 seunjold BuryeL i ot Off x1 is the normal setting for movie pictures 12 frames per second Each time x2 or x5 is selected the number of frames taken per second is reduced to 1 2 or 1 5 As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 12 frames per second movies taken at x2 are played back twice as fast and movies taken at x5 are played back five times as fast e Sound cannot be recorded Movie Picture Mode 1 p 56 73 e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qk 03 2 14 sounjold BuryeL 74 Saving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items Memory You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off If you select f On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off 4 06 PM Page 74 Item Description Default Setting Flash The flash mode setting on the 4 button is saved wy White Balance The White Balance setting on the Rec Mode menu is saved EV Compensation The set EV compensation value is saved
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67. ill Pictures How to View the Recorded Images Turning the Camera On and Off Playback Only Mode Voice Recorder Mode Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Playback Mode Voice Recorder Mode Setting the Menus How to Set the Menus Menu List Taking Pictures eeeeeeeeeereererereereeeereeeeeeerereeeereerereeeeneeeeneeeerereeneeeenene Setting the Shooting Functions Changing the Mode Selecting the Focus Mode Selecting the Flash Mode Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Selecting the Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Levels Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White Balance Recording and Playback Playback Erasing Editing Changing the AF Area Focusing Area sssessesseeeceeeeees 45 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure AE Metering seesss sess eeesseeesseeessseeesnteesneessneeenneessneesnneessnnessnes Setting the Sensitivity Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Setting the Image Contrast Contrast EV Compensation Taking Pictures e Setting the Functions Standard Mode ssseseseteseeeesees 53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture mode Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture Mode Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode
68. ion Digital Zoom AE Metering Sensitivity 2 VENY Exit 2sec Off Parallel Mode CE W Ok Register Functions in User Mode Functions set with the Capture Mode on User will be registered 4 in User mode Functions registered in User mode Items registered in User mode Default setting Page q Flash mode Auto oO Drive mode Normal 2 Focus mode Autofocus Manual focus position Infinity p 38 Recorded pixels 2048x1536 p 41 Quality kxk p 42 White balance AWB auto p 43 Focusing area Multiple p 45 AE metering fo Multi segment p 46 Sensitivity Auto p 47 Digital zoom On p 71 Instant review 1 sec p 48 Mode memory All On p 74 Sharpness Normal p 49 Saturation Normal p 50 Contrast Normal p 51 Fn settings EV compensation p 120 75 e03 kb341 028 078 41e gk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 76 yoeghe q4 pue Bulpiooey e N e gt Recording and Playback Recording Sound Voice Recorder Mode You can record sound The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds The power switch is illuminated by a red light The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor Remaining recordable time Recording time Press the shutter release button J O 00 00 30 Recording starts The self
69. k White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering HO Four way controller y Sensitivity Auto OK button in the center 74 Menu button Sleep Timeout You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 3 MENY Exit Select Sleep Timeout on the Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select 30sec 1min 2min or off Press the OK button The camera is ready to take or play back images IA e This function will not work in Playback mode or when the USB memg cable is connected Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no opera tion is performed for a fixed time Select Auto Power Off on the Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select 3 min 5 min or off Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images s6umes e kN e The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation nemo e The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected 118 e05 kb341 110 136 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 118 f Loyi Set up Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 w World Time Off 1 3 MENU Exit Setting the Quick Delete Function When the Quick Delete function is set to On the Delete screen will be displayed when Delete or Delete All is selec
70. king the Contents of the Package Name of Parts Front Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button 0 o TAJ Flashlight sensor Ja a i go RA WZ ane lamp DC input terminal gt Software CD ROM S SW8 Ji SS Microphone AV cable USB cable 3D Image Viewer eee Strap lug I AVC7 USB7 O 3DV1 PC AV terminal Terminal cover PENTAX Optios Back LCD monitor Operating Manat Viewfinder Rechargeable Battery charger Operating Manual Lithium ion battery D BC8 this manual D LI8 About items marked with Items marked with are also available as optional accessories For other option al accessories refer to the list on page 130 Battery Card cover Type of AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D CO2B United Kingdom D CO2E Europe D CO2H Tripod socket Hong Kong D CO2J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO2U North America Canada a a P e02_ kb341 001 027 41e qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 10 Names of Operating Parts TE JL _ opi ap al Gams ooo C D ooc ooo Guide indications Focus status lamp green Flash status lamp red 4 button WA MF om button Shutter release button Power switch Zoom Q button Four way controller OK button in the center Speaker Playback button Display button Menu button A guide to available
71. le on the J 4 Set up menu Select Start up Screen on the Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to change the date Press the four way controller gt style Press the Display button Press the OK button El use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image The camera is ready to capture or play back images with you want to display as the start up screen the selected date style Press the OK button A The style in which the time is displayed is set by Date Adjust O Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or memo Off Press the OK button twice The camera is ready to take or play back images sbumes e gt 112 Once the welcome screen has been set it will not be erased even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is formatted sbumes 113 How to recall the fi Set up menu IG Rec mode PTL TL Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 D Quality Level kk White Balance AWB p Focusing Area Multiple O AE Metering HO Four way controller y Sensitivity Auto 333 OK button in the 1 3 MENY Exit center Menu button Changing the Date Time You can change the initial date and time settings Select Date Adjust on the Jj Set up menu Press the four way controller gt The date screen will be displayed See Setting the Date and Time p 20 for the setting proce dure Setting the Wo
72. ller 4 Starts playback When pressed during playback pauses playback lt gt Selects a recorded file before playback If there are no recorded indexes When 4 is pressed during playback rewinds 5 sec onds When gt is pressed during playback advances 5 seconds If there are recorded indexes When lt 4 is pressed during playback plays back starting from the previous index When gt is pressed during playback plays back starting from the next index Playback button Switches between Voice Recorder Mode and Playback mode MENU button When pressed during recording an index can be added bare When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 sec meme ond recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released suoljejedQ uowwog B e03 kb341 028 078 41e gk 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 32 Setting the Menus Example of menu operation EE Menu button When you press the MENU button the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor You can set functions save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus Rec Mode menu Playback menu Yi Set up menu o TET AY Setup Format Sound Start up Screen Date Style Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level ak White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple ow to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu a guide to opera tion is displayed on the LCD mo
73. me t p 48 HES YNO e02_kb341 001 027 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 24 HES YNO e Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Four way controller OK button Playing Back Images You can display the still picture Press the Playback button after taking a picture The image taken will be dis played on the LCD monitor Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time proceeding either forward or backward Press the Playback button after taking a picture An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt gt displays the previous image D displays the next image Deleting the displayed image During this time you can erase File No 1 700 4020 the image by pressing the 1 button The Delete screen will be displayed press the four way controller A to select Delete and then pressing the OK button Press the Playback button again fuewyExit Suns sOi or press the shutter release but ton halfway to return to capture mode Teno www When the screen is changed to the playback screen the image with the largest file number will be displayed first You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Zoom f Q button In the case of movie pictures the first frame will be dis played If there are no images stored the No image amp sound mes sage will be displayed Zoom Di
74. mmon operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective Taking Pictures Recording and Playback Playback Erasing Editing and Settings chapters Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions including how to use the virtual mode dial to change the shooting mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the shooting scene Recording and Playback This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image and how to play back voice memos Playback Erasing Editing This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation i indicates information that is useful to know _w Fate indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera Picture Mode The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can activate the function w nee BD O user bl ted bd fod dd td be e02_kb341 001 027 41e gk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 8 cb Chec
75. n formatted the manufacturer and capacity of the card may be displayed When installing the ACDSee recorded images can be viewed and edited on your computer 1 Turn on your computer Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your CD ROM drive The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM Drive S SW8 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Double click your applicable language You can choose the language from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese EJ click the ACDSee The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guid ance and enter the registration information Reboot your PC after installation finish Installing the ACD Photostitcher If you have installed ACDSee and ACD Photostitcher in your computer you can join the images you have taken in Panorama assist mode Make sure that the ACDSee has been installed Turn on your computer Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your CD ROM drive The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop 2 Double click the CD ROM Drive S SW8 icon 3 Double click the Setup exe icon Do
76. nd MENU Exit Ok To copy from the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to the Built in memory Select the copying method Select ER E3 and press the OK button 100 0020 Copy This Image amp Sout El Use the four way controller lt gt to lt eal select the file you want to copy Press the OK button The selected file will be copied to the Built in memory e If the image has a voice memo attached the sound file will m o be copied at the same time as the image e When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard to the Built in memory it is assigned a new file name e Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqheld f 95 Y e04 kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 96 Bunipa buiserapjoeghe d H Viewing Images with your PC By using the provided USB cable I USB7 or card reader and image browser software you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out This section explains how to view images on your PC using the provided software S SW8 About the included software The included CD ROM S SW8 contains the following software USB driver Image viewing software ACDSee Panorama software ACD Photostitcher System environment if OS Windows 98 98 SE 2000 Me Windows XP Home Edition Professional CPU Pentium o
77. nitor Date Adjust v World Time 1 3 MEW Exit W Ok Press the MENU button The menu screen will be displayed The selected area will suoeiodo uowwog e jed Pi be displayed in a green frame Mispe AWS Focusing Area Multiple Press the four way controller lt gt Use the four way controller lt gt to select the menu screen Vo Ww EXt wok Use the four way controller AV to select an item a Use the four way controller AW to move the frame up or down Rec Mode gt Y feI Yb Gi Rec Mode Use the four way controller lt gt to change the setting rean Pe ate Resorel ile 20 7 White Balance AWB White Balance B If there is a Select screen use the four way controller gt Foeuing ea Mute Focusing Ara Mule to move to the Select screen Sensitivity ae gt Sensitivity 1 3 MENY Exit 6 Ok 1 3 MEW Exit When you have finished making the settings press the OK button to return to the menu Press the OK button The settings will be saved and the screen will return to cap ture or playback status Select screen Alarm Flash Ik White Balance EV Compensation Digital Zoom AE Metering Sensitivity oogoo Bain e If you press any buttons except the OK button before press the OK button and leave the menu screen any 2 3 MENU Exit 1 2 Menu Exit Ok
78. nitor and the display returns to the menu screen G2 Picture Mode pan USER El Press the OK button Changing the AF Area Focusing Area The camera is ready to take the picture You can change the angle of the autofocus area Multiple Normal range Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller Spot Select Focusing Area on the Da hea Mode Le Rec Mode menu Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level Use the four way controller lt gt White Balance 3 Focusing Area lt Multiple gt to change the setting AE Metering fo y Sensitivity Auto seunjold BuryeL Press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture 1 3 MEW Exit The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder Always check nem the focusing area on the LCD monitor Saving the Focusing Area Setting t p 74 s INPld uyeL e e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 46 Ga Rec Mode PY IV tn Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 _ Recorded Pixels eh Quality Level kk x Quality Level tow White Balance AWB White Balance AWB Focusing Area Multiple Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering HO AE Metering HO y Sensitivity Auto 333 y Sensitivity Auto 1 3 VEW Exit SS 1 3 MENU Exit Ok G2 Picture Mode ef m USER G2 Picture Mode nae USER Setting the Light Metering Range to
79. nsation 2 EV Set in 1 3 EV steps Movie Recording time approx 1 sec 30 sec Fast Fwd Movie max approx 50 min Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 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 2 m 3 5 m w sensitivity at 200 Tele Approx 0 2 m 2 0 m w sensitivity at 200 Drive Modes Single frame Continuous Remote Control Self timer Self timer Electronic control type delay time approx 10 sec Lens Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm Equivalent to 35 mm 105 mm in 35 mm format Aperture 2 6 f 4 8 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups two aspherical elements Zoom type Electrically driven Picture Range 39 5 mm x 29 6mm screen is filled Super Macro mode Lens Barrier Electrically driven Time function World Time setting for 62 cities 28 time zones Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 AC adapter optional Approx 160 images with LCD monitor on flash fired for 50 of shots and using a Battery Life rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 in accordance with Pentax measuring con ditions In Out Port USB AV terminal PC communication type USB 1 1 external power supply terminal Video Output Format NTSC PAL Digital Zoom Capture mode Max 4x Combines with 3x opt
80. od is either center weighted or spot when the EV setting is adjusted i soumjold BuryeL a e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 54 H8808 BBE Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene Picture mode You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene Picture mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors Enables to take flower photos bright in color Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes A Landscape 3 Flower Portrait Enables to take portraits with spatial effect by emphasizing the person Self Portrait Enables you to take pictures of yourself or to be included in pictures 2 Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode Surf amp Snow Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beaches and x The virtual mode dial appears Use the four way controller lt gt snow covered mountains Autumn Colors Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn to move the icon for night scene A gt Sa Sunset Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and sunset photos mode at the top of the dial B pag Press the OK button USER seunjold BuryeL Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode Th
81. ored in the Built in memory becomes unreadable As a backup measure we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the Built in memory Battery Card cover SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard ka K To remove the card push and pull out e Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery Card cover eThe SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard is equipped with a write protect switch Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or formatting of the card ra f SD Write protect switch paues Bue This camera uses an SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if a card is inserted 4 icon on the LCD monitor eCare should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or in the Built in memory if no card is inserted 0 icon on the LCD immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot monitor Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting Do not remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard or turn the camera off or removing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not
82. p 48 Fast Fwd Move For soting the startup shutter and og x O p73 3D Mode For taking 3D pictures Parallel mode Dani x p 63 Memory ersang e tating ttn set normai o 0 om Sharpness For setting the sharpness Normal a x p 49 Saturation For setting the saturation Normal O x p 50 Contrast For setting the contrast Normal 1 x p 51 ea acne ae o ps N e For x items you can change the setting on the menu screen however emg any changes are invalid in actual operation F Playback Menu Item Description Reference Resize Changes the size of images p 92 Trimming For trimming images p 94 Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at a specific time p 122 Slideshow Recorded images are played successively p 83 fti Set up Menu Item Description Reference Format For formatting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 110 Sound For setting the startup shutter button operation sounds and the vol p 111 Start up Screen For setting the Start up screen when the camera is turned on p 112 Date Style For setting the date style p 113 Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time p 114 World Time For setting the world time p 114 Language E coe the language in which menus and messages are dis p 116 Video Out For setting the video output format p 117 Sleep Timeout For setting the power saving function p 118 Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically p 118
83. p around their necks e To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed e 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 specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks e If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock e Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms This can cause a fire or electrical shock A Caution e Never try to disassemble short the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode e Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal e Some 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 e Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns e If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water
84. r later recommended Memory 64MB or more Hard disk space 15MB or more Standard equipped USB port To view movie pictures on your PC Direct X 8 0 or later and Media Player pre installed on system or QuickTime 3 0 or later are required For Windows Me XP Media Player pre installed on system QuickTime 3 0 or later is required Not compatible with Windows 95 NT e When you connect the camera to your PC you are rec ommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 If the battery power runs out while image data is being transferred the data may be lost a Installing the software oe French German Spanish frangals__ Italian and Japanese canal Installing the USB Driver Click the USB Driver on So the Software Installer PENTAX sove muser __ AcDseS2 screen The InstallShield Wizard e a screen will appear aa ___4 Follow the instruction on the screen Complete InstallShield a T The procedures for installing the necessary software are explained e If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional Please Login as an administrator user before starting installation Refer to your PC s operating manual for instructions on how to login Turn on your computer Insert the CD ROM S SW8 into your CD ROM drive The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed Follow the procedure below to display the screen 1 Double click the My Comput
85. reen will return to single image display of the select a m ed image ka e If you press the OK button during continuous playback the m g In case of movies a single frame image will be displayed emo ALa will stop 9 pay 2 a e The slideshow will continue until you press any button a e Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the set playback interval e Recordings made in Voice Recorder mode are not played back 82 83 N e04_ kb341 079 109 41e gk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 84 Erasing a Voice Memo only Erasing Images If an image has a voice memo you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four way controller lt gt Press the J button The Delete screen will be displayed Select Sound Delete with the four way controller A Press the OK button GT 100 0020 ea men a Alnapes 900K Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo _ Select Delete in step Ell above to erase both the image and 0 Wemg the voice memo Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or voice memo you want to erase with the four way controller lt gt Press the p button The Delete screen will be dis played Select Delete with the four way controller A Press the OK button 100 0020 ig twobo o Cancel
86. rld Time The city and time selected in Initial Settings p 18 serve as the Home Time setting You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city World Time when shooting or playing back Select World Time on the J 4 Set up menu sBumes e Press the four way controller gt Worl Time aE The World Time screen will be dis a a played STE gt 04 18 tt TYO _ 17 18 He MENU Exit 114 e05_kb341 110 136 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 114 f 6 Aii Set up Format Sound On Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 w World Time Off 1 3 MENU Exit Switch IW and LJ with the four way controller lt gt Ww The time in the country selected in World Time will be dis played The time in the country selected in Home Time will be dis played 4 Press the four way controller If New York is selected as the world time city then the cross shapes line is located in New York on the world map and then gt indicates the current time in New York NYC Use the four way controller lt gt to select the World Time city and press the four way controller lt gt on the LCD monitor will move to H select DST On 4 or Off 7 with the four way con troller lt gt and press the four way controller Y The frame will move to ff home time city Use the four way controller lt gt to
87. splay 1s p 79 weg PNO e02_ kb341 001 027 41le qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 26 How to View the Recorded Images Instead of using the Built in memo ry images taken with this camera can be recorded on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard You can view the images recorded on the card on Viewing images on a PC Once you have installed the USB driver on your PC you can view recorded images and edit them on your PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images Or you can remove the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader If you use a laptop computer you can transfer the image data by fitting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard into the card adapter and _ a b_ Nd 2 the camera itself transfer them to inserting the card adapter into the card slot To remove the 9 S your PC and print them out SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer PT images using another device refer to the operating manual for the a e Pan device Co Viewing images on the camera fae Viewing Images with your PC 1s p 96 a One of the advantages of a digital Viewing Images with your Macintosh ns p 106 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 satis fied
88. ssary for join ing images to form a panorama picture The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh fa SaInpld uyel e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 60 sound BuryeL HB0 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode You can take pictures using digital filters The filters consist of color filters such as red blue and green and a slim filter that produces a slim effect Color Filters Eight color filters are provided black and white sepia red pink violet blue green and yellow When you select a color filter in the Digital Filter mode the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color and the pictures are taken in that color Slim Filter You can set the degree of slimness in 8 steps vertically or hori zontally Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial is displayed Use the four way controller lt gt to select the Digital Filter mode Q Press the four way controller Y The filter options screen is displayed Use the four way controller AY to select the filter you want to use Press the OK button Press the shutter release button The picture is taken o D HE amp Setting the slim filter When you select the slim filter in Digital Filter Mode the slim ness setting screen is displayed Use the four way controller lt gt to set the slimness
89. t all the images Enter the Playback mode Press the om button twice The Protect all screen will be displayed Select Protect with the four way controller A 4 Press the OK button Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqgheld fa A Select Unprotect in step to cancel the Protect setting on all emo the images Baton Even protected images sound will be erased by formatting the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard 87 e04_ kb341 079 109 41e gk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 88 Viewing Images on a TV Ft m oo optl gt A Ren lias TC 000 By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV Turn the TV and camera on N Changing the Video Output Format r p 117 A If you intend to use the camera for a long time use of the AC Memo adapter optional is recommended Refer to the operating man ual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected Bunipa buisergpyoeghe d H 88 Setting the Printing Service DPOF You can print the images on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard using a DPOF Digital Print Order Format compatible printer or at a printing service Printing Single Image
90. t be made on the images saved in the Built in memory Copy them to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard p 95 and make DPOF settings Printing All Images S A T _ BEB Enter the Playback mode and press the four way con Press the Display button 4 Press the four way controller troller A Use the four way controller lt gt to select the number of prints You can print up to 99 copies The frame will move to Date Use the four way controller lt gt to select wy On or O Off I On The date will be printed Off The date will not be printed 6 Press the OK button Prints can be made according to the settings DPOF settings for all images i The setting for a single image will be cancelled When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting the number applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct The setting is not possible for movie pictures Bunip3 6ulsesapjoeqgheld f 91 N 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 92 e04 kb341 079 109 41e qk a Editing Images I Press the OK button pA 100 0020 Select resolution ani quality Recorded Pixels a xi D Quality Level MENU Exit OKO Press the four way controller lt gt to select Recorded Four way controller pixels OK button in the center H Press the four way controller The select frame moves to
91. t to trim with the four way controller lt gt Press the OK button The trimming screen will be dis played Trim the image Operations available on the Trimming screen Zoom E Q button Changes the size of the image Four way controller AY lt gt Moves the trimming position up down right and left Returns to the screen for selecting an image to trim MENU button H Press the OK button The trimmed image will be saved as a separate image with same quality level and recorded pixels of the original image aren e Movie pictures cannot be trimmed n Copying Files You can copy files from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard and vice versa When files are copied from the Built in memory to the card all the files are copied at once When files are copied from the card to the Built in memory the files are checked one at a time before being copied Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt The B Playback menu is displayed Sound Press the four way controller gt The File Copy screen is displayed Choose the copying method you want to use Press the four way controller V to select Copy Image amp To copy from the Built in memory to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Select the copying method Select W Ep and press the OK button All the files will be copied to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Copy image amp sou
92. tarts up and the selected images are displayed in panorama format If you move the mouse pointer onto an image the pointer changes to a symbol Adjust the position of the images by pressing the left mouse button and moving the images one by one to the desired position When you have finished correcting the position click the STITCH button Click the STITCH button Adjust the position while pressing the left mouse button 4 Select the type of panorama picture you want There are two types of panorama picture Big Plane and Cylinder As the former type is used in this explanation click the Big Plane button A dialog box will appear Click OK Se x After confimingthe sligament Click the Big Plane Select a method F Simple Stitch Focal Length 35 mm F 360 degree Blending Gradual Steep None Image Size Small C Medium C Large Background Color white _ Cancel Trim the picture If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around the picture the pointer changes to a symbol Trim the picture by pressing the left mouse button and moving the dotted line When you have finished trimming click the Trimming but ton Click the Trimming button Trim the picture O save the picture When you are satisfied with the trimmed picture click the Save button to save the pi
93. ted Select Quick Delete on the Y Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is set to On images can be dis played at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom button once during zoom playback Select Quick Zoom on the Set up menu Use the four way controller to select On or Off Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images sbumes 119 e05_ kb341 110 136 41e qk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 120 How to recall the fi Set up menu ati Recorded Pixels 2048x1556 Quality Level tok White Balance AWB _ Focusing Area Multiple AE Metering i Sensitivit y Sensitivity Four way controller 333 OK button in the Z center Menu button Registering Functions You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four way controller lt gt The functions can then be set directly by pressing the four way controller lt gt without displaying the Rec Mode menu Registering a function Select Fn Setting on the Y Set up menu Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the function you want to register Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images E IA Only one function can be registered on each key of the four memg wa
94. the camera as shown below seinolg uyel e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 66 How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two ia As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from per Tag son 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 or very small Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved seunjold BuryeL e Baton e Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer e Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct sunlight as this may lead to fire 4 Example of a 3D picture seunjold BuryeL e03 kb341 028 078 41e qgk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 68 G2 Picture Mode USER G2 Picture Mode 2 USER Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Using the Self Timer Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release pressed button is pressed El Press the four way controller A Press the four way controller A in Capture mode to dis Cal al button to display G on the LCD play on the LCD monitor all monitor Press the shutter release button A a The self timer is engage
95. timer lamp g and flash status lamp light during aloon recording Press the shutter release button SHUTTER E9 Start Recording stops The remaining recordable time is displayed To exit Voice Recorder mode turn the camera off e When you press the power switch the lens extends then retracts immediately and the camera enters the Voice Recorder mode e Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files e The microphone is located on the front of the camera Aim the camera to obtain the best sound e An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording e When the shutter release button is pressed for more than 1 second after recording has started recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released 4 Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder Mode Enter the Voice Recorder Mode and press the Playback button Use the four way controller lt gt to 0o02 select the recording you want to a play back 00 00 15 Press the four way controller A Sono 88 Playback will start 10 20 2003 n 14 19 Pa Q File recording time S The following operations can be performed during play gt a back T Four way controller A Pauses playback a Press again to resume playback m If there are no recorded indexes amp Four way controller lt 4 Rewinds 5 seconds g Four way controller Advances 5 seconds Q I
96. ub ject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm ful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets
97. uble click your applicable language You can choose the language from the following English French German Spanish Italian and Japanese 4 Click the ACD Photostitcher The Setup screen will appear Follow the on screen guid ance and enter the registration information The screen will return to PENTAX Software Installer Click the Exit to finish Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d e04_ kb341 079 109 41e qk 03 2 14 4 07 PM Page 100 Bunipa buiserapyoeqhe d A c 100 Displaying and copying images using ACDSee Turn your computer on Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your computer with the USB cable Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard in the camera Turn your camera on ACDSee starts up automatically and the list of images is displayed Go to Step E E if ACDSee fails to start up automatically dou ble click the ACDSee icon on the desktop Your camera can be found in the My Computer window as Removable Disk Camera images can be found in My Computer Removable Disk or the name on the volume label on the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard if there is one gt DCIM XXXPENTX XXX is a 3 digit number A list of the images will be displayed Select the image you want to view from the list Double click the selected image to enlarge it to full screen display Copy the image to your computer Select an image from the list and
98. urns on in Playback Only mode the lens does not extend e To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Playing Back Still Pictures t p 79 Voice Recorder Mode Holding the power switch down for more than 2 seconds activates the Voice Recording Only mode The power switch is illuminated by a red light e To switch from Voice Recording Only mode to Capture Only mode or Playback Only mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Recording Sound Only 0s p 76 4 Capture Mode Using the Button Functions button Changes the flash mode t p 39 Y aA MF button Changes the focus mode as follows 1 p 37 Macro mode p 37 Super macro mode i p 37 Infinity landscape mode ts p 37 Manual focus mode 0 p 38 Move focusing area t p 38 Zoom button Changes the size of the subject 1s p 22 Four way controller lt gt Changes the EV compensation in all modes ms p 52 The function registered on the four way controller can be changed in the Fn settings 1 p 120 Adjusts the ratio when the digital filter is set to Slim Filter on the virtual mode dial ts p 60 Four way controller AY A Selects self timer mode remote control mode and continuous shooting mode Displays the virtual mode dial and changes the shooting mode Adjusts the focus in MF mode 1s p 38 OK button Determines the Menu items ts p 32 MENU button Displa
99. us ing area Position subject in AF frame focusing 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 the shutter release but ton fully Subject is too close Set focus mode on Macro or s amp Super Macro p 37 Focus mode is set on amp Macro or s amp Super Macro Flash mode is set to Off Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set on Macro or s amp Super Macro Set to Auto or 4 p 39 The Capture mode is set to continuous shooting or infinity landscape mode Flash will not discharge in these modes 128 xipueddy g 129 e05_kb341_ 110 136 41e qk 3 4 2003 2 54 PM Page 130 xipueddy l 130 Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Fully automatic compact type digital still camera with built in zoom lens 3 2 megapixels LCD Monitor 1 6 inch TFT color LCD monitor with backlight Playback Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 4x scroll Functions slideshow movie playback histogram display image sound copy ing trimming resizing Sensor 3 34 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels Movie
100. using point by mov ing the autofocus area In focusing area mode press the four way controller AV lt gt to move the autofocus area Press the shutter release button To return the autofocus area to its original location press the amp a amp MF button again Saving the Focus Mode ms p 74 Selecting the Flash Mode The No icon Auto flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light con ditions amp Flash Off The flash will not discharge regardless of the brightness 4 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness a Auto flash Red eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Reduction the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes lash discharges automatically z Flash On Red eye Reduction This the li The mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by ght from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes lash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions el o e The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to 2 continu m ous shooting or infinity landscape e The flash discharges a total of 3 times 2 pre flashes and the third time to take the picture In the red eye reduction modes the interval between the pre flashes and the main flash is longer e There are no pre flashes when the focus mode is set to Macro When used in combination with the red eye reduc tion mode t
101. ut the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the differ ence in temperature has subsided The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Avoid contact with 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 Card MultiMediaCard p 17 regarding the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 provided for this camera If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or mal function e02 kb341 001 027 41e qk 03 2 14 4 04 PM Page 4 Getting Started cccsesessereesesseeeserseresserseneesesseseesesseneesesseneeees QUICK Start rraioa rnain aaa areais riasa RAAD AA KENNER Common Operations FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Care to be Taken During Handling Contents Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Name of Parts Names of Operating Parts Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Charging the Battery Installing the Battery Using the AC Adapter optional Installing the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Initial Settings Setting the Display Language Setting the Home Town Setting the D S T Mode Setting the Date and Time Taking Still Pictures Playing Back St
102. w 2sec Fast Fwd Movie Off 3D Mode 4 Parallel Mode gt Memory y Sharpness Ee 2 3 MENY Exit 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 mode screen appears again Take the pictures Press the four way controller Y in Capture mode The virtual mode dial appears g Use the four way controller lt gt to select the 3D mode e seunjold uyel e eal e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 64 seinjolg uye Press the OK button The screen for taking the first image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor Take the first image Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button The image is displayed in the j left half of the LCD monitor The right half of the screen is for taking the second image Move the camera to the right with out changing your stance Take the second image Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button e To cancel the 3D image mode change to another Capture mode A clear three dimensional effect will not be achieved if the 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
103. y controller lt b e You can choose from the following 9 functions EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Instant Review and Fast Fwd Movie sbumes Retrieving a function Press the four way controller lt gt The function will be recalled 120 Format Sound Start up Screen On Date Style mm dd yy Date Adjust 1 1 2003 y World Time Off 1 3 MENU Exit Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset all the settings other than the date and time lan guage world time and alarm Select Reset on the J Set up menu Press the four way controller button gt The Reset screen will be displayed Use the four way controller A to select Reset Press the OK button The camera is ready to capture or play back images s6umes 121 e05_ kb341 110 136 4le qgk 03 2 14 4 09 PM Page 122 Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image Four way controller OK button in the center Menu button Checking the Alarm Press the MENU button Press the four way controller gt ESPA The D gt Playback menu will be displayed Press the four way controller AV to select Alarm Press the four way controller gt The list of alarms will be displayed Active alarms are indicated by Alarm Qi once 5 30 2 veryday 7 30 A30 off 0 00
104. you take a finger off from the shutter release button Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p 80 e The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode e Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture the image in Movie Picture mode Use the LCD monitor when recording a movie picture mode This mode enables you to take moving images and sound e The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture The maximum length of one recording 1 set is approximately mode ov oa 30 seconds e Sound cannot be recorded when Fast Fwd Movie is set P the f troller V e Autofocus mode Infinity landscape mode and Manual 5 3 a t e tate controller focus mode can be set in Movie Picture mode The focus 5 Si Th ap val mo d Sa Gl 5 is set to fixed position in Autofocus mode 5 Cg ee eee J e Only the digital zoom can be used to change the size of 2 g E on n 56 sf at the top of the dial Press the OK button Flash off mark Movie picture mode icon Recordable time for next set Number of remaining sets Card Built in memory 4 Press the shutter release button Shooting will start You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button 4 makes the image bigger 444 makes the image smaller Press the shutter release button Shooting will end Fast Forward Movie Mode ts p 73 57 e03_ kb341 028 078 41le qk 03 2 14 4 06 PM Page 58 sound BuryeL 2al
105. ys the active menus in Rec Mode Playback and Set up ts p 32 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor t p 40 81 Playback button Switches to Playback mode t p 24 suoljeiedQ uowwog A Y e03_ kb341 028 078 41e qk 03 2 14 4 05 PM Page 30 8 60 Playback Mode suoeiodo uowwog Ka W button Deletes the image 1s p 84 Om button Protects the image from erasure r p 87 Zoom H3 Q button amp displays nine images at once 1 p 82 Q changes the size of the Zoom Display image dis played on the LCD monitor t p 79 Four way controller lt gt A Sets the DPOF gt p 89 for the print service lt gt Displays the image you wish to view n gt p 25 MENU button Displays the active menus in Playback and Set up t p 32 OK button Determines the Menu items 1s p 32 Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor c p 40 81 Playback button Switches to Playback mode ms p 24 e When the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode press ing the Playback button does not change the mode to the Capture mode Turn the camera off and turn it on again to switch from play back only mode to capture mode XC Voice Recorder Mode CH Shutter release button When pressed starts recording and when pressed again stops recording Four way contro

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