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Pentax Optio M10 6.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

1. In Out Port PC AV terminal DC input terminal Video Output NTSC PAL monaural Format PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Paper Size Card L 2L Postcard 100 mmx150 mm 4 x6 8 x10 Letter 11 x17 A4 A3 printer setting Paper Type kkk xx x printer setting Quality kkk kk x printer setting Border Status With without printer setting ImageLink Supported Size 89 W x 59 5 H x 24 5 D mm excluding operating or protruding parts 21 5 mm at the slimmest point 26 5 mm at the grip Weight 120 g excluding batteries and SD Memory Card Weight When 165 g including batteries and SD Memory Card Shooting Accessories Two AA alkaline batteries USB cable AV cable software CD ROM strap dock insert operating manual WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic 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 equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not
2. Deleting Single Images Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time auton Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 108 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image sound file you want to delete 2 Press the button The confirmation screen appears to select Deletion 4 Press the OK button 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y Hoy ee The image or sound file is deleted i LA la JAll mages Sounds emo If you press the button during Instant Review the screen in Step 2 appears enabling you to delete the image you have just taken p 41 xu D lt 5 ce Ww D Q ol o 5 2 is 2 5 3 D a 103 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image p 127 you can delete the sound without deleting the image 1 2 3 4 s ewj buljajaqg pue yoeg Huleld o 3 Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image with sound Press the button The confirmation screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Sound Deletion Press the OK button The sound file is deleted k kA Images Sounds OK Select Deletion in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file Sound Deletion Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files fro
3. 1 2 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 oN Enter the Playback mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back 0 appears on images with voice memos in single image display Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Zoom 44 4 button 4 Increases the volume Zoom 44 4 button 444 Reduces the volume Press the four way controller Playback stops Deleting a Sound File p 104 Settings Camera Settings How to display the 4 Setting menu T O Start up Screen Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 OK button gt Language a8 English o WENDEXit MENU button 2 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card All the data in the built in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera auton Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera e SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera 1 Use the four way controller
4. Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt 4 gt to select O n Protect 3 Press the OK button 6 Use the four way controller A Y E Protec to select Protect T Press the OK button laMENUCancel Ly ES The screen for selecting Select image k 5 sound or All Images Sounds appears Select image sound g a 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y All Images Sounds FI to select All Images Sounds w S x 5 5 Press the OK button 2 og The screen for selecting Protect or D Protectgall images sounds o Unprotect appears x amp 3 D Q o Oo All the images and sound files are protected avin Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted _ To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 6 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Mny Guide 0K JOK Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file size smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space ava
5. _ ao a A ON rA Sensitivity is set at 64 when Shooting mode is set to Other values cannot be set Saving the Sensitivity p 86 soinjolg uUe L O Rec Mode 1 3 ww Recorded Pixels MENU Quality Level White Balance i Focusing Area f Sensitivity MENUJE xit A SOFT A amp A N OA GN Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review You can choose the Instant Review time the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture from 0 5sec 1sec 2sec 3sec 5sec and Off no display 5 1 Press the MENU button in mode a The Rec Mode menu appears z 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Instant Review 2 3 Press the four way controller gt ee A pull down menu appears NO EV Compensation 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y Dalai daem to change the display time ZH instant Review EEC 5 Press the OK button sould i The Instant Review setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Instant Review p 39 Vhite Balance 2 3 gt Focusing Area Sensitivity MENUE xit 1 4 D 2 Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can give the image sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in 6 mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller 4 V to
6. 5 e o e 5 gt 2 Power switch Four way controller OK button MENU button The Language Selection screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time Perform the operations in Setting the Display Language below to set the language and in Setting the Date and Time p 36 to set the current date and time Go to Setting the Date and Time p 36 when the Date Adjust screen appears Language Date and Time can be changed Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display Language 1 p 135 To change the date and time follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time p 133 Setting the Display Language 1 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the display language Language aa English Nederlands Francais Pyccknin Deutsch tO Espa ol pjs Italiano PICEA Svenska BAR MENY Cancel UKJOK 2 Press the OK button The Date Adjust screen appears Next set the date style and the current date and time using the steps in Setting the Date and Time p 36 37 If the OK button was accidentally pressed in another language perform the following operation to set the language back Nn O A RhWN Press the OK button once Press the MENU button Press the four way controller
7. Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second recording will continue for as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button sainjoig Buiyey Rec Mode 1 3 i MENU gt MENUJE xit ee Lt Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies B2 320x240 and M60 160x120 The more pixels there are the bigger the file size The data volume also a varies depending on the frame rate setting p 31 Z Recorded Pixels for Movies Co z Gaii Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer zc 160 The file size is smaller but the total recording time is increased o 160x120 Suitable for posting on a website or e mail no 1 Press the MENU button in amp mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Movie 3 Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears 4 Usethe four way controller A Y to select Recorded Pixels 5 Press the four way controller gt a A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 4 320 6 Use the four way controller A WV Color Mode feo Frame Rate 30fps to change the number of recorded pixels 7 Press the OK button T
8. 137 V Video output format 138 Viewing a guide cee 56 Voice Memo 0ee 127 WwW White Balance Z Zoom amp 446 Zoom button Memo Memo Memo PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX U K Limited PENTAX France S A S PENTAX Benelux B V PENTAX Schweiz AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company 2 36 9 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http www pentax co jp Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http www pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de PENTAX House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http www pentax co uk 112 Quai de Bezons B P 204 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE http www pentax fr for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldiaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http www pentax be Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http www pentax ch P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http www pentax se A Division of PENTAX of America Inc PENTAX Canada Inc for your precious moments e Printed on recycled paper Headquarters 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A PENTAX Service Department 12000 Zuni Street Suite 100B Westminster Colorado 80234 U S A http www pentaximaging com 1770
9. Start up Screen za Date Adjust 03 25 2006 English Language 3 8 MENUJE xit Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera 1 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Date Adjust on the i Setting menu Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous setting dd mm yy or yy mm dd may be displayed Use the four way controller A V to choose the date display style Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Date Adjust Date Style gt mmidd yy 24h Date 01 01 2006 Time 0 00 MENY Cancel 0K OK Date Adjust Date Style Date 01 01 2006 Time 0 00 MENY Cancel 0K OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2006 Time MENY Cancel 0 00 0KJOK n 3 g 7 KK sbulyes 10 11 12 13 4 memo Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Press the four way controller Date Adjust The frame moves to Date Date Style mmidd yy 24h
10. i _ This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera 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 or playing back images straightaway N 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective chapters below A Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions a Playing Back and Deleting Images This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera 6 Editing and Printing Images This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer Recording and Playing Back Sound 9q 09 0 Q N This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound a voice memo to an image and how to play back sound files Settings fo This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appen
11. soainyoig Buryey SOW S SOFT A amp A LAN OOA GN a Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area 1 Press the Zoom 44 button in G 5 mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 44 Wide widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification soinjoldg HulyeL When the digital zoom function is set to Off you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom When the digital zoom function is set to w On you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times Opticalzoom Digitalzoom range range D i You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate e Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to amp On in the default settings To take pictures using only the optical zoom set the digital zoom to O Off 1 2 Press the MENU button in mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Digital Zoom Use the four way controller 4 gt to select yw On or oO Off The selected setting is saved Press the MENU button The setting is complete and the c
12. Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 Press the four way controller Y in PJ mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select 2 DPOF 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting Select image or All Images appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Select image m 2 5 amp 5 2 a a 5 z 5 a 3 D z m 2 z 5 amp v 5 2 v a 5 z 5 amp 3 D a 7 116 fo bs Press the OK button 5 S The message DPOF setting for this image po ter appears To make DPOF settings for this image another image use the four way controller lt gt to select another image If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting x or O will be displayed Use the four way controller 4 V to choose the number of copies Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not DPOF setting for On The date will be imprinted this image Off The date will not be imprinted To continue setting DPOF print order data use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7 Press the OK button The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu Depending
13. Data being processed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing or when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper stuck in the printer The paper is stuck in the printer Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Batteries are not Check if batteries are installed If not installed install batteries Camera will not turn on Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of batteries Reinsert batteries according to the O symbols on the battery compartment p 20 Battery power is low Insert new batteries or use the AC adapter No image on LCD monitor Camera is connected toa PC LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a computer Camera is connected toaTV LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a TV Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in sunlight Shutter will not release Flash is charging Pictur
14. Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 9 000 VO Power switch Turns the camera off p 32 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode Except in a amp and MF modes p 38 Takes the still picture when pressed down fully p 38 Starts and stops movie recording in amp mode p 88 Starts and stops sound file recording in amp mode p 124 Zoom 44 3 Q button Changes the captured area p 66 P button Switches to the mode p 93 Four way controller 4 Changes the drive mode p 62 p 63 p 64 Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 51 4 Changes the flash mode p 73 gt Changes the focus mode p 71 AV Adjusts MF in MF mode p 72 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 69 Green button Switches to the Green Mode p 58 Displays an explanation of the function selected on the Capture Mode Palette p 56 MENU button Displays the 43 Rec Mode menu p 46 suoljeiadg uowwog suoijeiadQ uowwog o 9 000 NO Power switch Turns the camera off p 32 Shutter release button Switches to 43 mode when pressed halfway p 93 Zoom Q button Switches from single image display to nine image
15. ccceeecceeeeteeeeeetteeeeeee 141 Appendix 142 Default Settings 200cicc scecsetcceeseneresedectdetcdieesccnesaseencensecersnsteresence 142 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode 145 Optional ACCESSOLIES isuriei aaae op aaa ra aeS daa a aneia aiaiai 146 MesSsSage5 csecsseeeees 147 Troubleshooting 149 Main Specifications WARRANTY POLICY The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below IS indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation by indicates information that is useful to know indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files In this manual the mode for taking still pictures mode is referred to as the Still Picture Capture Mode the mode for recording movies is referred to as the f mode and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the Y mode E mode This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files amp 1 e The icons above the title show the shooting modes that can Ga 8 A activate the function A A EX Be SOFT 8 i Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Memo Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started
16. eee 139 l Power supply 20 32 ImageLink ere 123 Power switch 32 42 44 Infinity ad PT 71 Press fully Installing batteries 20 shutter release button 39 Instant Review 0 39 82 Press halfway L shutter release button 39 Lanquaae A gg PAIN iseit 118 ate Protect Oen oo 108 MENU button 43 45 Q CE Macro Y aiies 74 Quality Level 0 29 77 gt Magnify a oc cccccsseeeeeen og Quick ZOOM accu 97 3 Manual Focus MF 71 R al Manual amp ow 78 Recorded Pixels x Memory nosses sey no 29 31 75 90 Recording movies 88 Recording sounds 124 xipueddy T Ea 73 74 Resetting settings 141 Resize oo eeseceeeesereteeteeees 110 Rotating oo eects 41 S Saturation 0 0 0 ccc 84 Saving by date 0 136 Saving settings ee 86 SD Memory Card aaisen 26 Self timer Ooo 62 Sensitivity 0 0 eeeee 81 Sepia ee 91 Setting the exposure 68 Sharpness n se 83 Shooting information 69 98 Shooting mode o 51 Shutter release button 00 eee 39 42 44 Slideshow 0 0 eee eee 99 Sound settings 0 0 130 Sound types ossai 130 Standard AF uu 71 Start up Screen 132 cS 0 ee 19 T TriMMing 0eeeeeeeee 112 Tungsten Light 8 78 TNV oe cc adh sed she wiha n E 102 U USB connection mode
17. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap O ST51 supplied with the camera payers Buje Q 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight payeys 6uij395 e Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera Use two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries 1 Open the battery card cover Pull the battery card cover in the direction of and flip the cover open in the direction of 2 Insert the batteries making sure the and on the batteries match the and inside the battery compartment 3 Close the battery card cover and slide it back into place memo Use the AC adapter kit K AC51 optional if you intend to use the camera for a long time p 23 AA alkaline AA lithium and AA nickel manganese batteries are not rechargeable Do not open the battery card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the batteries If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time they may leak If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on the message Battery depleted may appear This can also happen when using the camera for the first time however this is not a malfuncti
18. 4 V to select Format on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V ls to select Format 4 Press the OK button TAa ee Formatting starts When formatting is Format completed the camera returns to Capture Cancel mode or Playback mode on 3 g 2 129 n 3 g N 130 How to display the i Setting menu MENU Mti Setting vw Format re Sound Start up Screen iva Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 OK button F Language 3 3 English WENDExit MENU button lt Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Sound on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt a The Sound screen appears Volume os gt Start up Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound On 5 Changing the Operation Volume Use the four way controller 4 V to select Volume Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the volume The selected volume is saved Set the volume to 0 to mute the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound A O Changing the Sound Type 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Start up Sound 6 Press the four way controller gt A pull dow
19. etc Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies Choose the recorded pixels and frame rate number of frames per second according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken The higher the number of recorded pixels the clearer the details but the bigger the file size The more frames per second the better the quality of the movie but the bigger the file size Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in Movie on the B Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies p 90 Selecting the Frame Rate p 92 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use 320 320x240 Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer 160 File size is smaller but total recording time is increased Suitable for 160x120 posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is 320 320x240 Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use 30fps Produces high quality movies but reduces the total recording time 15fps Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller The default setting is 30fps frames per second e Recorded Pixels Frame Rate and Recording Time Approximate recording time 30fps 15fps Sound Built in 128MB Built in 128MB Built in 128MB Memory Memory Memory 3 min 1 min 5 min 320 320x240 33
20. A V to select Select image Press the OK button The setting screen appears Use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image to print Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears To print the pictures according to the print settings on the printer press the OK button To change the print settings go to Step 7 Press the Green button The screen for changing the print settings appears Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears AC Select printing mode Print with this setting MENU Change PictBridge Paper Size Setting gt Paper Type sSetting Quality sSetting Border Status Setting w5 sabew Bunuda pue Bunipy 119 s ewj Huyulld pue unipg o 10 11 12 a A O L memo Use the four way controller i 4 V lt gt to choose the paper Setting 2L Card 8x10 size g k You can only choose a size that is 100x150 Loner s Postcard 11 17 supported by your printer 4x6 A3 Press the OK button wewyCancel egok The Paper Size setting is saved and the screen returns to the print settings
21. Date gt 01 01 2006 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel OKJOK Press the four way controller gt items depending on the date siyle stn owes mmay 20 Step 4 i Date For mm dd yy month Example 01 Time 0 00 For dd mm yy day Example 01 WU Carcal TOK Date Adjust For yy mm dd year Example 2006 The following operations and screens use mm dd yy as an example The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the day field Use the four way controller 4 V to change the day After changing the day change the year in the same manner Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10 If you selected 12h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The date and time settings are saved When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds How to display the i Setting menu Four way controller OK button MENU button Axi Setting Ww Format Sound Start up Screen iva Date Adjust 03 25 2006 Languagels a English MENUJE xit Changing the Display Language You
22. For setting the frame rate number of frames per p 92 second Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p 91 Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p 67 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p 82 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the p 86 camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p 83 Saturation For setting the color saturation p 84 Contrast For setting the image contrast level p 85 rA Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture taking using standard settings regardless of the settings in the E Rec Mode menu p 58 suonesado uowwog suoijeiadQ uowwog o ti Setting Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 129 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the Sound start up sound shutter sound key operation sound p 130 and self timer sound Start up Screen For setting the start up screen p 132 Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date and time styles p 133 Language 38 For setting the language in which menus and p 135 messages appear Folder Name For choosing how names are assigned to folders for p 136 storing images and sound files USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection to PC or printer p 137 Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipme
23. OK button 4 o A 5 ay 3 eb 5 0 The Pet mode selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 2 2 R 4 or amp There are two types of icons a cat and dog icon Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Choose whichever you prefer 5 Press the OK button a x w The Pet mode is selected and the camera 6 Press the shutter release button MO returns to capture status halfway 0312512006 The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns a25 green if the subject is in focus 7 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken O DAS SOFT A k OLA OORA GIA Using the Self timer In Self timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self timer Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture X The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed xy Use this mode to avoid camera shake The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed 1 Press the four way controller A in mode 2 Use the four way controller sainjzoldg HulyeL s Saiz lt gt Vv to select or X and press x the OK button AO
24. Standard Output Sensitivity in Auto condition Drive Modes Single frame Self timer approx 10 sec approx 2 sec Continuous Frame Composite Self timer Electronic control type control time Approx 10 sec 2 sec Power Supply Two AA alkaline lithium nickel manganese or Ni MH batteries AC adapter kit optional gt 3 3 5 a 153 gt 3 3 3 a x Battery Life Number of Recordable Images 220 pictures AA alkaline batteries 1 430 pictures AA nickel manganese batteries 1 640 pictures AA NiMH batteries 1 900 pictures AA lithium batteries 1 Playback Time 380 min AA alkaline batteries 2 490 min AA nickel manganese batteries 2 660 min AA NiMH batteries 2 850 min AA lithium batteries 2 Movie Recording Time 90 min AA alkaline batteries 2 120 min AA nickel manganese batteries 2 230 min AA NiMH batteries 2 310 min AA lithium batteries 2 Sound Recording Time 430 min AA alkaline batteries 2 540 min AA nickel manganese batteries 2 740 min AA NiMH batteries 2 1340 min AA lithium batteries 2 1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing with LCD monitor on flash used for 50 of the shots and 23 degrees centigrade Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions 2 According to the result of in house testing Actual time may differ depending on usage conditions
25. Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes amp 2 Sec Self timer Yes t Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Continuous Shooting No Yes No No No No Yes Yes No Frame Composite Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes AF Standard Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No amp Macro Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No 4A Infinity No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes MF Manual Focus No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Recorded Pixels No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Quality Level No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes White Balance No Yes No Yes 7 No No No No Focusing Area No Yes Yes Yes Yes No8 Sensitivity No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No EV Compensation No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Movie No Yes Digital Zoom No Yes Yes Yes 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Instant Review No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Memory No Yes Yes Yes 6 Yes 6 Yes Yes Yes Yes Sharpness No Yes No Yes No No No No Saturation No Yes No Yes No No No No Contrast No Yes No Yes No No No No 1 The setting in a shooting mode other than Green Mode is available 2 Fixed at Flash Off 3 Follows setting for Movie 4 Not available during recording 5 Only digital zoom is
26. back recorded images one after another p 99 Resize For changing the recorded pixels and quality of images p 110 Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p 112 Image For copying images and sound files from the built in p 113 ase Sound Copy memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa amp Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p 41 Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures p 127 om Protect Foi protecting images and sound files from p 108 D DPOF For setting the DPOF print order data for still pictures p 115 Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes Selecting a mode on the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette and pressing the Green button displays an explanation of the selected item 1 p Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Press the four way controller Y in mode to display the Playback Mode Palette Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose a shooting mode gt WEN Guide 0KJOK Press the Green button landscape A guide of the selected shooting mode M For capturing appears Per landscape views The camera l Press the OK button focuses on a wide range The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode Press the Green button while the guide is displayed to return to the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette Taking Pic
27. 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 damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise 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 representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular 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
28. can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can choose from English French German Spanish Italian Swedish Dutch Russian Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 2 3 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Language on the i Setting menu Press the four way controller gt The Language screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select the language Press the OK button The selected language is set to be displayed Languagelaaa English Nederlands Francais Pyccku Deutsch z A Espa ol PICS Italiano PMB Svenska BAB MENU Cancel OKJOK n 3 g a LEE How to display the a Setting menu MENU GX Setting 7v Format Sound Start up Screen za Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 OK button Language 338 English WENExit MENU button lt Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name from the standard name to the date that pictures were taken When the name is changed to the date pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX where XXX is the 3 digit folder number Date XXX_mmdd 3 digit folder number_month day Picture taken with Folder name changed to Next time a picture standard folder name date setting is taken Exa
29. depending on the SD memory card and the subject gt 3 3 5 a 151 xipueddy Movie 30fps 15fps Sound Built in 128MB Built in 128MB Built in 128MB Memory Memory Memory 3 min 1 min 5 min 320 320x240 cad 6 sec 3sec 55sec 47 min a 2 min 11 min 3 min 21min 57sec 49 sec 160 160x120 7 sec 51sec 54sec 45 sec i The recording time is for reference only The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual Lens Focal Length 5 8 mm 17 4 mm equivalent to 35 mm 105 mm in 35 mm format Aperture f 2 8 f 4 9 Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups two aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 104 6 mm x 78 4 mm screen is filled Macro mode Lens Cover Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4x combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12x LCD Monitor 2 5 inch low reflection TFT color LCD monitor with backlight with automatic brightness adjustment using ambient light sensor approx 115 kilopixels Playback Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 8x scroll folder Functions display rotating sound playback voice memo playback slideshow movie playback histogram display bright dark portion
30. display when Ed is pressed and to folder display when E is pressed again Returns to the previous display when Q is pressed p 94 Enlarges the image when Q is pressed during single image display Returns to the previous display when amp 3 is pressed p 96 Can be used to adjust the volume during movie playback p 101 p 126 gt button Switches to mode p 93 Four way controller 4 Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file p 101 p 126 Y Displays the Playback Mode Palette p 56 Stops a movie or sound file during playback p 101 p 126 lt gt Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single image display p 40 Frame forwards frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback p 101 Fast forwards reverses and moves to the index in sound file playback p 126 4 V lt gt Moves the display area during zoom display p 96 Selects an image in nine image display and a folder in folder display p 94 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 98 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 94 p 96 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 95 Green button Switches from single image display to the Delete screen p 103 Switches from nine image display to the Select amp Delete screen p 105 Displays a guide of the function selected on the Playback Mode Palett
31. flash will not discharge regardless of the amp Flash Off brightness Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Auto Red eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the 4 _ Flash Orn Red eye subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions te The flash will not discharge Flash Off in 8 mode or mode or when the drive mode is set to or the focus mode is set to aA Apre flash discharges when using the red eye reduction function In amp mode you can only select or 1 Press the four way controller lt 4 in G mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A V 2 Press the OK button The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode sainjolg Buyey seinj olg BulyeL About the red eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject s eyes It can be reduced by illuminating the area a
32. gt Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Language 3 Press the four way controller gt The Language 3 screen appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select the language Press the OK button The i Setting screen for the set language appears The language is now switchend to your desired language Date and time are set to correspond to the language mistakenly set previously Follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time p 133 to set the current date and time payieys Buiya9 Q Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt La 2 2 The frame moves to mm dd yy DRGBNE Use the four way controller AY Iate TENET 5 to choose the date and time l 2 display style eee a 2 MENU Cancel OKJOK Bh s a 3 Press the four way controller P Saen The frame moves to 24h bates yle mmddyy 24h 24h 4 Use the four way controller A Y e to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display MENU Cancel OKJOK 5 Press the four way controller gt i The frame returns to Date Style 6 Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Time 0 00 Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2006 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel OK OK 7 Press the four way controller gt The fra
33. halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode The continuous shooting function is not available in 3 amp SOFT or mode You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full The interval of continuous shooting will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level settings The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image soainjolg Buiyey O P A SOFT a k ALHA ORGNI Framing Your Pictures In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the K gt camera There are three frames already stored in the camera 1 Press the four way controller 4 in mode The drive mode selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt ea to select V Frame Composite im and press the OK button N s IN Id HulyeL DrivegM ode Erameacomposite _ OKJOK The frame selection screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the frame you want to use 4 Press the OK button The frame appears on the screen 5 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monit
34. is set to Shooting mode is set to amp or Flash will not discharge in these modes USB connection with computer does not work properly USB connection mode is set to PictBridge Change the USB connection mode to PC p 137 USB connection with printer does not work properly USB connection mode is set to PC Change the USB connection mode to PictBridge p 118 Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly If this should occur try removing and then reloading the batteries If the camera turns on and operates properly this indicates that there is no malfunction You can use the camera as uSual Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 6 0 megapixels Sensor 6 18 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 6m 4M 640 2816x2112 pixels 5m 2304x1728 pixels Bm 2m 1600x1200 pixels 1024 640x480 pixels 2560x1920 pixels 2048x1536 pixels 1024x768 pixels Movie 320 320x240 pixels 160 160x120 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual 64 100 200 400 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge PRINT Image Matching III Movie MOV Quic
35. lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 before using the AC adapter Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K AC51 before using the adapter Using the AC Adapter Abroad The AC adapter kit K AC51 optional is designed to switch automatically to the voltage 100 240V and frequency 50Hz 60Hz of the electricity supply in the country or region where used However electrical socket shapes differ from country to country Before traveling abroad you are advised to check the socket shape in the country of your destination see Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World p 25 and take an appropriately shaped adapter plug with you Adapter plug auton e Use of an off the shelf transformer may lead to defective operation e Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when not in use Type A B BF 5 8 e 60 Shape Adapter plug a I A I Io Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World BF North America U S A Canada Europe Former Soviet Union Iceland Ireland Italy Ukraine Austria Netherlands Kazakhstan Greece Sweden Denmark Germany Norway Hungary Finland France
36. portions blink yellow Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 69 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode sp 98 Understanding Contrast The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid level brightness Setting the Shooting Functions SOMSOFTHAHBOHSRORN Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm 15 7 in or more The camera is focused on the subject AF Standard in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is Macro approx 10 cm to 60 cm 3 9 in to 23 6 in The camera is NI focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway ia This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is A Infinity set to Flash Off ME Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually Press the four way controller gt Standard ee W in G mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A V Press the OK button The Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status In mode the foc
37. refer to Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode p 145 e The Capture Mode Palette does not appear even if you press the four way controller Y when Focus Mode is set to MF Q 3 3 e 3 z a There are 15 available shooting modes Program The basic picture taking mode You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself p 57 A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views It is best to use a tripod in this mode Use the flash if including people in your picture p 60 Movie Use this mode for taking movies Sound is recorded at the same time p 88 amp Voice Recording Use this mode to record sound files Be careful not to cover the microphone below the lens on the camera with your hand p 124 SOFT Soft For taking pictures with soft blurred outlines 7A Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views The depth of field encompasses a wide area Flower Use this mode for taking bright colorful pictures of flowers with soft outlines amp Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people Gives your subject a bright healthy look Surf amp Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds such as beaches or snowy mountains Sport Ideal for taking fast moving action shots The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed Kids Ideal for t
38. removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card images or sound files are being played back or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected or the batteries are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed The SD Memory Card has a limited service life If it is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to c
39. sec 6 sec 3 sec 55 sec 47 min Pa ea 2min 11min 3min 21 min 57 sec i 19 160 1093 1120 7 sec 51 sec 54 sec 45 sec z The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used p ezs umg Q 5 e o 5S gt 2 Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on and the LCD monitor turns on When you turn the camera on the lens cover opens and the lens extends If the Language Selection screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure on p 34 to set the display language and or current date and time 2 Press the power switch again The camera and the LCD monitor turn off and the lens closes Taking Pictures p 57 Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically Memory status when the camera turns on appears on the z LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera In this case images and sound files will be saved in the built in memory amp appears instead of when the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write protect switch is locked If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time when
40. the camera without using a PC Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera ie 1 m 2 5 amp v 5 2 a a 5 5 amp 3 D co 7 118 ak ON You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC51 when the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteries run out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as print settings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 Printing the index of the images printing multiple images on a single sheet cannot be performed directly from the camera Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC Connecting the Camera to the Printer Select PictBridge for the USB Connection mode on the i Setting menu Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p 137 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable provided Turn the printer on When the printer is ready to print turn the camera on The printing mode selection screen appears Select printing mode Printing Single Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen use the four way controller
41. the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio M10 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place February 2006 Colorado Information on disposal for users z 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal F
42. time 00 00 00 5 2 Remaining recordable time SHUTTERIEEDStart 93 95 2006 gt 14 25 lt 4 Press the shutter release button Foe E fully a Recording starts The self timer lamp blinks Q a during recording 00 i22 o When the Green button is pressed during SHTEANEBSt0p 93 25 2006 5 recording an index can be added to the on 102E 2 current sound file 124 5 bY memo Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops e If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4 recording continues until you take your finger off the button Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files B punos y9eg Pulled pue BuipIov 2yY Q Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in amp mode 3 1 2 3 4 1 Press the DI button 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt 1 2 to choose a sound file to play back If yj 0025 3 Press the four way controller 4 00 00 00 The sound file is played back 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback Zoom 444 4 button 4 Increases the volume Zoom 444 4 button 44 Reduces the volume If there are no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Reverses playback Four way controller gt Fast forwards playback If there are reco
43. to find the folder that you are looking for 1 2 In mode press F on the Zoom E3 Q button The screen changes to nine image display Press F on the Zoom E Q button The list of folders appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt P to choose a folder Press the OK button MENU button or Q on the Zoom E3 Q button to display thumbnails of the images inside the folder Next press the OK button MENU button or Q on the Zoom E Q button to switch to single image display of a selected image 100PENTX Changing the Image Folder Name p 136 sofew Bujajeg pue yoeg Buikelg s ewj Huljajaq pue yoeg Huleld o Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback 1 N oN me Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to magnify Press Q on the Zoom E Q button The image is magnified x1 1 to x8 Holding down Q on the Zoom E3 Q button changes the magnification continuously You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller 4 Y lt gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom amp 3 Q b
44. 1 Zoom Position Off Yes p 66 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setting Page Setting MF Position Off Yes p 72 White Balance Off Yes p 78 Sensitivity Off Yes p 81 Memory EV Compensation Off Yes p 68 Digital Zoom On Yes p 67 DISPLAY off Yes P69 p 98 File On Yes Sharpness Normal Yes Yes p 83 Saturation Normal Yes Yes p 84 Contrast Normal Yes Yes p 85 fi Setting Menu Items Lai Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setti Page A etting Setting Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes p 130 Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound On Yes Yes Start up Screen Optio Logo screen Yes Yes p 132 Date Style date According i Yes No initial setting Date Style time According is Yes No Date initial setting p 36 Adjust i Jus Date According to Yes No initial setting Time According ie Yes No initial setting According to Languagel sa initia esting Yes Nog p 34 Folder Name Standard Yes Yes p 136 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 137 Video Out According to Yes No p 138 initial setting gt 3 3 3 x 143 xipueddy o Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page Setting 9 Auto LCD Dimm
45. 640x 480 A Clearer For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or editing images on a PC For making postcard size prints For posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is 6m 2816x2112 Appropriate Quality Level According to Use x xx Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints kx Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website Good F or attaching to e mail The default setting is Better Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the B Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 75 Selecting the Quality Level p 77 payieyg umg Q payieys Buriya Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity Approximate numbers of pictures Best Better Good cae 128MB aa 128MB rena 128MB 6m 2816x2112 7 41 14 83 22 124 5m 2560x1920 8 49 17 95 24 137 4m 2304x1728 11 62 22 124 31 178 3m 2048x1536 13 77 27 153 40 223 2m 1600x1200 22 124 37 206 54 301 024 1024x 768 43 244 74 412 93 522 640 640x 480 87 489 127 712 175 979 The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card
46. A SA SAN Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode ae Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Fireworks Mode 60 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode cseeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 61 Using the Seli time neisiet uiid hagtelanide haat aiieaseiauaeias 62 Taking a Series of PiCtures cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeaee 63 Framing Your Pictures i Using the ZOOM eesceicclea sexe ceetteyieetre eutlvteen iy eee a Setting the Exposure EV Compensation c ceceeeeeeeees 68 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode c0e 69 Setting the Shooting FUNCtiONS cc cccceseeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeae 71 Selecting the Focus Mode age Selecting the Flash Mode ccccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeaee Selecting the Recorded Pixels ccccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeenes 75 Selecting the Quality Level TT Adjusting the White Balance Changing the Focusing Area i Setting the Sensitivity eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 81 Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation 2 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast 85 Saving the Settings Memory 86 Recording Movies 88 R cording a MOViE iu tie cczcesiescvveus eps seh EA aM p EnaA Era aAA Enae EN TEA tiA iA 88 Selecting the Recorded P
47. Argentia Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 3S7 CANADA http www pentax ca http www pentax co jp english Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice 57632 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2006 01 200601 Printed in Japan
48. Belarus Belgium Rumania Russia U K Spain Switzerland Poland Portugal lt Asia Taiwan Japan Sri Lanka Maldives Nepal Bangladesh Mongolia Vietnam India Indonesia Pakistan Macau Thailand Korea Philippines sisis SSS Singapore Hong Kong China lt lt lt Malaysia Oceania Australia Tonga New Zealand Fiji Guam Tahiti Central and South America Colombia Jamaica Haiti Panama Bahamas Puerto Rico Venezuela Mexico Brazil Peru Chile Argentina Middle East Israel Iran Kuwait SIS NINE Jordan Africa Canary Islands Guinea Mozambique Morocco lt Kenya South Africa Algeria Egypt 4 Zambia Tanzania SISISIS 2 5 Q o S ps 2 peyie ys Buryje5 e Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera They are saved in the built in memory if a card is not inserted p 32 auton Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 129 for instructions on formatting e Make
49. C plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling This will be useful if you experience problems abroad When the camera has not been used for a long time confirm that it is still working properly particularly prior to taking important pictures such as at a wedding or during traveling Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc The lens on this camera is not interchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from
50. CD Dimmer Auto Power Off 3min MENU Cancel OKJ OK n a3 g 2 Bain Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode And do not connect the camera to your printer while PC is selected LEZA on 3 g 7 138 How to display the i Setting menu MENU 4i Setting vw Format re Sound Start up Screen iva Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 OK button F Language 3 3 English WENDExit MENU button lt Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment choose the appropriate video output format NTSC or PAL for taking and playing back images 1 Use the four way controller A Y to select Video Out on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Vv ST 5 to select NTSC or PAL Folich Names Sindan Choose the video output format to match USB Connection PC P Video Out 4 the output format of the AV equipment Auto LOD Dimmer A Press the OK button Auto Power Oti samin The Video Out setting is saved MENY Cancel OKJOK ka Depending on the country or region images and sound files may fail tobe played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting Connecting the Camera to AV
51. EN Cancel The Recorded Pixels setting is saved 8 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies p 31 lauro Sensitivity MENUJE xit ee ital Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode You can set the color mode to Black and White or Sepia as well as Full Color when recording a movie Press the MENU button in mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Movie Press the four way controller gt The Movie screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Color Mode Press the four way controller P fse A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 320 Color Mod 4Full Col Use the four way controller A V Frame Rate aw ca to choose a color Press the OK button The Color Mode setting is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting o A 53 ay 3 et z 0 MENU Cancel OKJOK on O A A ON auton The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded A Rec Mode 1 3 v 6m Rec 4 Diy li WENDExit ee Lt Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose from two frame rates number of frames per second for K gt movies 30fps and 15fp
52. Equipment s p 102 How to display the i Setting menu MENU Axi Setting Ww Format Sound gt Start up Screen 4 Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 F Language 3 8 English MENUJE xit MENU button Automatically Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Auto LCD Dimmer You can use the Auto LCD Dimmer to automatically adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to the optimal setting according to the surrounding brightness 1 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Auto LCD Dimmer on the Setting menu 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On or O Off The following setting is saved On The Auto LCD Dimmer is turned on Off The Auto LCD Dimmer is turned off 3 Press the MENU button The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode To change the setting perform the above steps again i Setting 2 3 Folder Name Standard USB Connection PC Video Out NTSC Auto LCD Dimmer gt Auto Power Off 3min Z MENUJE xit 00 2 g a 139 i The Auto LCD Dimmer does not function in the following situations in Playback mode e while the camera is connected to a PC or printer e while recording a movie sbulyes o How to display the i Setting menu Four way controller OK button MENU button MXi Setting Ww Format Sound Start u
53. N j Drive Mode The camera is ready to take the picture al gi selte using the self timer gt aN 3 Press the shutter release button Pook halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later Baton Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures ve h mode recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds 3 e Press the shutter release button halfway while the self timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown e amp cannot be selected while B is in default setting Select amp in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to A A R ALLN OAND Taking a Series of Pictures In this mode pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed m Each time a picture is taken the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken The higher the image quality the longer the interval between shots Continuous Shooting 1 2 Press the four way controller 4 in mode Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to select Continuous Shooting and press the OK button The camera is ready to take a series of pictures Press the shutter release button
54. PENTAX Q QuickTime Digital Camera Optio M10 Operating Manual 06 To ensure the best performance from PictBridge your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for buying the PENTAX Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation The SD logo amp g is a trademark QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license The QuickTime logo is registered in U S and other countries All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners To users of this camera There
55. W7 1428 a Histogram Info 6110080026 m mE 6M A F p 3 a 50 200 1 250 N 0312520 F303 W7 a25 Jo Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 69 Guide 0KJOK You can play back recorded images one after another 1 Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image to start the slideshow with Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears Slideshow 2 3 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select 4 Press the OK button twice The slideshow starts Pressing the OK button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow To resume the slideshow press the OK button while the slideshow is paused 5 Press any button other than the OK button or the power switch The slideshow stops Setting the Slideshow Conditions You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select 2 Slideshow sabew bunajag pue yoeg Bured _ So s ewj Huljajaq pue yorg Huleld o z 3 Press the OK button The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Interval Press the four way controller gt A pul
56. a and printer when you have finished printing N Print with DPOF setting A 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer Printing Using ImageLink This camera is compatible with the ImageLink print system Instead of using the USB cable to connect your camera to a printer or computer place the supplied O DI51 dock insert onto the Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock and then place the camera onto the dock insert to easily print out images Refer to the operating manual that came with your printer for information on how to print images and printer details auton Some printer functions may not work when using the camera with a printer dock m 2 5 a v 5 2 v a 5 5 Co 3 D a oO 123 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound with the camera The microphone is located below the lens on the camera When recording sound aim the camera to obtain the best conditions 4 Program j Four way controller OK button MENU button Microphone SS ee Speaker 1 Press the four way controller Y in O mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select amp Voice Recording w 3 Press the OK button 1 2 8 The remaining recordable time and the R a recording time of the current file appear on ae 5 the LCD monitor if Ps 1 Recording
57. a switches to mode Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to Playing Back Images p 40 for instructions sabew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg o ow soBbew Bbuljajaq pue yoeg Huleld o Zoom EQ button LE button Four way controller OK button MENU button Nine Image Display and Folder Display Nine Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time 1 In J mode press F3 on the Zoom Frame EQ button A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears The displayed images change nine at a time page by page Use the four way controller A V lt gt to move the frame When 10 or more images have been saved if you choose image and press the four way controller 4 lt 4 the previous page appears Similarly if you choose image and press the four way controller Y gt the next page appears Select amp Delete 100 0010 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture without sound amp with image Still picture with sound 2 Movie first frame appears amp without image Sound file only Press the OK button MENU button or Q on the Zoom Q button to switch to single image display of the selected image Press the LE button to switch to mode Folder Display If images and sound files are stored in several folders follow the procedure below
58. aking pictures of children who are moving around Gives your subject a bright healthy look A Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed You can select settings according to the color of your pet s coat p 61 Fireworks Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks It is best to use a tripod as the shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec p 60 suoneiedQ uowwog suoljeiadQ uowwog o M Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food The increased saturation gives pictures a bright vivid finish 4 a Self portrait Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures The camera adjusts the focus and color Setting the Playback Mode Press the four way controller in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose an icon and pressing the OK button WAN 0312512006 Oo 14 25 Press halfway Recorded Pixelsa 6 gt Quality eve M eee MENU Cancel OKOK Close the Playback Mode Go to screen for selected Palette and go to mode playback function suoneiedQ uowwog suoijeiadQ uowwog Playback Mode Palette Item Description Page Slideshow For playing
59. ame complements your a subject perfectly p 64 For decorating your pictures with a frame Easy Printing without Using a Computer By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable you can print images directly from the camera In addition by placing the supplied dock insert onto a Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock and then placing the camera on the printer dock anyone can enjoy easily printing out images with the touch of a single button Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult Easily print out images without using a computer Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio M10 O DI51 USB cable S SW48 USB7 PENTAX Optiomio PC Connection Manual Two AA PC Connection Manual Operating Manual alkaline batteries this manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 146 Names of Parts Front Strap lug Shutter release button Ambient light sensor Power switch Flash Self timer lamp red Lens Microphone DC coupler cable cover LCD monitor ImageLink Terminal Battery card cover Tripod socket Speaker PC AV terminal Names of Operating Parts P
60. amera O Rec Mode lt x Digital Zoom 2 3 Ri KE gt returns to capture status Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 86 v a 5 Q a fal eb S t MENUJE xit 1 4 D AL SOFT A A N OA NAD Setting the Exposure EV Compensation You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed 1 Press the MENU button in 6 ET mode FAR EV Compensation 420 0 gt The 48 Rec Mode menu appears s 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select EV Compensation 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the EV value The selected EV value is saved To brighten select a positive value To darken select a negative value You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the MENU button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status soinj olg UYL YZ MENUJE xit _ When the histogram is displayed bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor enabling you to check the exposure p 70 Saving the EV Compensation Value p 86 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the OK DISPLAY button Normal Display Hi
61. and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC AV terminal Connect the other ends of the AV cable yellow video white audio to the AV device s video input terminal and audio input terminal When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal Turn the AV device on When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that plays back images are different turn both devices on When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input terminals such as a TV refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected Turn the camera on gt i You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC51 lt optional if you intend to use the camera for a long time e Depending on the country or region images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there If this happens change the video output format setting p 138 The camera LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment e Volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom button while the camera is connected to AV equipment N A v D Ss Q ee 2 2 x pi iw o Z Q 3 Q ol 2 102 Deleting Images Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary
62. ase button fully The picture is taken e In Green Mode you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK DISPLAY button e You cannot use the O Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green Mode If you try to display the 9 Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette key lock icon appears If you switched to gt mode from Green Mode you cannot display the X amp Setting menu by pressing the MENU button If you try to display the X4 Setting menu key lock icon appears e When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode it turns on in the Green Mode next time the power switch is pressed The Green Mode settings are as shown below Flash Mode 4a Auto Drive Mode O Standard Focus Mode AF Standard Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels 6m 3m for Frame Composite function Quality Level kx Better White Balance AWB Auto Focusing Area t 3 Multiple Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 0 Digital Zoom w On Instant Review 1 sec Sharpness s Standard Saturation s Standard Contrast s Standard v a 5 Q ay fal etb S o Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Fireworks Mode You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes Use this mode w
63. available while recording 6 Only those functions that can be set can be saved 7 G Manual is not available 8 Fixed at Automatic Tracking AF 9 Fixed at a Infinity gt 3 3 5 2 gt a D fo 5 2 x 146 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter kit K AC51 This kit includes the DC coupler D DC51 the AC adapter D AC5 and the AC plug cord D CO2 The ending of the AC plug cord name differs depending on the country USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap O ST51 O ST24 Genuine leather strap O ST8 Silver chain strap O ST30 Camera case O CC51 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Battery depleted The batteries are exhausted Replace with new batteries If using rechargeable batteries charge the batteries p 22 Memory card full The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 26 p 103 Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again p 110 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to display or copy the images on the card using a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card y
64. card or built in memory will delete all data however it may still be possible to recover that data using off the shelf data recovery software Please manage your camera s memory at your own risk Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eseese 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ccccceeseeeeeeseeeeeeteeeseeeeees 3 Contents cbc aisaen nenese A a aA tn cit A E E aaa 5 Composition of the Operating Manual Camera Features ssessnesnesrnsrrnrresnnernnrnn 12 Checking the Contents of the Package 214 NaiM S OF Palts 5 E E EE graveaseredsretgrabsutacscenconeande 15 Names of Operating Parts ccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeseeees 16 Monitor Indications 0 eee ee cece eeeeeeeee sees eeaeseeeeseeeseeeeaeeeaes 16 Getting Started 19 Attaching the Strap cecccccscsesseessceseseeseeeseeeeesseessessseeseesseeseseenes Powering the Camera cccccccccssssceesseeeseneessesseeseseasseeseeesseessneneees Installing the Batteries n Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply 23 Using the AC Adapter Abroad cccccceeeceeceeseeeeses
65. case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage As this camera is not waterproof do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car ship etc The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature 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 Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided Be careful not to allow dirt mud sand dust water toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 28 regarding the SD Memory Card Please note that formatting an SD memory
66. de set with the four way controller 4 p 62 p 63 p 64 Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four way controller p 71 Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom 44 4 button p 66 ve The manual focus position set with the four way controller MF Position A VY p 72 White Balance Cae Balance setting on the Rec Mode menu Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the 49 Rec Mode menu p 81 EV The EV Compensation setting on the i Rec Mode Compensation menu p 68 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the 49 Rec Mode menu z p 67 DISPLAY The LCD monitor information display mode set with the OK DISPLAY button p 69 p 98 If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been File wy selected file numbers are assigned sequentially Rec Mode v 1 3 RE ND N y O A A ON Press the MENU button in mode The Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller A V to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y Memory 1 2 to choose an item Use the four way controller 4 gt to select yw On or O Off Press the OK button Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance m4 OOOO MENJ Cancel 0KJOK The Memory setti
67. display image sound copying trimming resizing protect DPOF Focus Modes Autofocus Macro Infinity Manual Focus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9 point autofocus multiple spot automatic tracking AF changeable Still Picture Normal Approx 0 7 m from lens front full zoom range Macro Approx 0 1 m 0 8 m Wide Approx 0 4 m 0 8 m Tele Landscape full zoom range Manual focus Approx 0 1 m Wide approx 0 4 m Tele Continuous AF is available only when automatic tracking AF is set Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Exposure Mechanism AE metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment EV 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Shooting Modes Green Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Soft Landscape Flower Portrait Surf amp Snow Sport Kids Pet Fireworks Food Self portrait Movie Continuous Approx 1 second until built in memory or SD Recording Time Memory Card is full Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Speed Approx 1 1500 sec 4 sec Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto at low illumination Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Flash On Red eye Slow synchronization is possible only in Night Scene mode Effective Range Wide Approx 0 4 m 4 0 m Standard Output Sensitivity in Auto condition Tele Approx 0 4 m 2 5 m
68. dix This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories o Camera Features In addition to basic picture taking the Optio M10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera Together with the explanations of camera operations it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full Easy to Navigate Capture and Playback Functions The user friendly design of the Optio M10 enables easy operation with only a few buttons Simply by choosing the appropriate icon you can select Shooting mode p 51 and choose the optimal settings for the situation or Playback mode p 93 p 110 and enjoy the various playback and editing functions Use the Capture Mode Palette in Capture mode to choose from 15 shooting modes Capture still images video and audio of your frolicking puppy a beautiful fireworks display and other special moments A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them p 56 Let the camera choose the optimal settings Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings p 58 Press the Green button while the Mode Palette is displayed to display the guide p 56 Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture The Optio M10 lets you choose a frame and display it on the screen before you take the picture so you can be sure that the fr
69. e 66 69 Changing volume 126 130 Checking the memory ors 0 rr 32 Cloudy oo eee 78 Color Mode onssas 91 Computer nosiai 137 Connecting to a printer 118 Contrast 0 0 85 CODY asarna 113 D Dark portions nassaan 17 Date and time 36 133 Daylight 2 oo eee 78 Default setting ee 34 Delete ou 41 103 Deleting sounds 104 Digital ZOOM nasisisi 67 Dock insert a s a 123 DPOF printing o ae 122 DPOF settings ee 115 F N File sccceccseseecstecteoessssetteseetesees 86 Nine image display EJ 94 Flashi cee T3 NITSO sennie 138 Flash Off occ 73 Number of pixels 75 Flash ON oeeeeeeeseseteeeee 73 Number of recordable Fluorescent Light Fd 78 IMAGES eect 30 Focus Mode aseen 71 o FOCUSING nosece 71 Focusing Area ececcceceecees go OK DISPLAY button 43 45 Folder display cccccce 95 Optional accessory 146 Format ooie 129 P Four way controller 43 45 PAL sssrin 138 Frame Rate e 31 92 Photo processing lab 115 Framing pictures 1 64 PictBridge n e e 118 G Playback Green Button sco 43 45 mns 40 93 101 126 128 Green Mode 8 5g Playback Mode Palette 55 Playback Only Mode 33 H Playing back movies 101 Histogram s 70 Playing back sounds 126 I Power saving
70. e p 56 MENU button Displays the X amp Setting menu during single image display p 46 Returns to single image display during Playback Mode Palette display p 55 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 94 p 96 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 95 suoljeiadg uowwog suoljeiadQ uowwog o Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings press the MENU button to display the 6 Rec Mode menu or Setting menu Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette Setting with the Menus Pressing the MENU button in mode displays the 49 Rec Mode menu Pressing the MENU button in mode displays the X4 Setting menu During recording During playback Sound Start up Screen Date Adjust 03 25 2006 Language amp amp amp English Sound Start up Screen Date Adjust 03 25 2006 Language amp English Z Press halfway The setting is The setting is complete and complete and the camera the camera returns to z 251200 FA 03125120061 returns to mode E mode Ss A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation Ex To set the Quality Level on the O Rec Mode menu 1 Press the MENU button in 6 mode The Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller Y The frame move
71. ecting the Camera to the Printer Printing Single IMaQes cccccceeeeceeeeeneeeeeneeeeseaeeeeseaeeeseneeeeteaee Printing All IMaQes cccccecceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeneeeeeaee Printing Using the DPOF Settings Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer wae Printing Using ImageLink ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseneeeeeeaee Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode scssssssseeeeee 124 Playing Back Sound ssiri aeaee a aaa aaa oa aaia 126 Adding a Voice Memo to Images ccsseccesseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeessseeeeeeeees 127 Recording a Voice Memo ne Playing Back a Voice M MO cccceesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenueeeteeaes 128 Settings 129 Camera Settings ia a ae aaa potere a ada aaeoa aean iaa an de a daarna aani 129 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory 129 Changing the Sound SettingS ccssceeseteeeeereeeeeee 130 Changing the Start up Screen 132 Changing the Date and Time 133 Changing the Display Language 135 Changing the Image Folder Name 2 136 Changing the USB Connection Mode 1387 Changing the Video Output Format cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 138 Automatically Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Auto ECD Dimmer scat hind heen attest aunuit ity aon aate ania Setting Auto Power Off Resetting to Default Settings Reset
72. eeeseteeeteaeees 24 Installing the SD Memory Card ee Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 29 Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies cesses 31 Turning the Camera On and Off ese 32 Playback Only Mode 33 Initial Settings cecceeseeeeseee 134 Setting the Display Language cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeteeeeeneeeeeae 34 Setting the Date and Time ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeaaes 36 Quick Start 38 Taking Still Pictures sce cceeesceseceeeeeeeeseessneeseeesseeesseseseenseeseceese Playing Back Still Pictures cscccssseceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees Playing Back Images cceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseaees Playing Back the Previous or Next Image Rotating the Displayed Image Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions cccceeeseenseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 42 Mode Setting the Camera Functions cccccsecceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 46 Setting with the Menus ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeteeeeeeeeaee Menullist ote tiered ane dee catentuh teed AA a iee Setting the Shooting Mode Setting the Playback Mode Taking Pictures Taking Picturessi cc sccts stcccesiecei sci decedendeccuncetcibectedendatert set ceneetectesensas asad 57 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Program ILOT LED AAN A BANA N EEE D E A A
73. er Om AC adapter i X 4 A GANS DC coupler cable DC terminal DP DC input terminal Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K AC51 optional with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer The AC adapter kit K AC51 includes AC adapter D AC5 DC coupler D DC51 and AC plug cord D CO2 1 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery card cover Pull the battery card cover in the direction of and flip the cover open in the direction of Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment making sure the and on the coupler match the and on the battery compartment Open the DC coupler cable cover pass the DC coupler cable through the opening and close the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the opposite direction of Slide the battery card cover all the way in to make sure it is securely closed Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet payieyg umg Q payieys Buriya e Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely The data may become
74. er On Yes Yes p 139 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 140 Quick Zoom Off Yes Yes p 97 Playback Mode Palette Items Last Item Default Setting Memory Bio Page Setting 9 Interval 3 sec Yes Yes Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes p 99 Sound Effect On Yes Yes Key Operation Last Item Function Default Setting Memory eee Page Setting 9 E button Operation Mode LB mode Zoom Hara Zoom Position Wide Yes p 66 utton p 62 A Drive Mode O Normal Yes p 63 Four way p 64 controller Y Shooting Mode Program Yes Yes p 51 lt Flash Mode 4 Auto 7 Yes p 73 gt Focus Mode AF Standard x Yes p 71 Capture mode B Rec Mode MENU button Menu Display menu p 46 Playback mode 14 Setting menu OK DISPLAY Information Normal i Yes p 69 button Display p 98 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes Can be set and function is available No Cannot be set Can be set but function is not available ry a p a ej e sorse 4a Auto Yes Yes Yes No2 No Yes Yes Yes No2 Flash Off Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 No Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 4 Flash On No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Auto Red eye No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Flash On Red eye No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Self timer
75. es cannot be taken while the flash is charging Wait until charging is finished No available space on SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images p 26 p 103 Recording Wait until recording is finished Picture is dark 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 gt 3 3 5 a x 149 xipueddy o Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in focus Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Lock focus on another object located at same distance press shutter release button halfway then aim at target and press shutter release button fully p 39 or use Manual Focus mode p 72 Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in focus frame 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 button fully Subject is too close Set focus mode to amp p 71 Focus mode is set to amp Normal pictures will be out of focus if taken with focus mode set to amp Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to flash off Set to Auto or Flash On p 73 Drive mode is set to Focus mode
76. 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 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 clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase 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 proceed with the servicing xipuaddy xipueddy 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 Union For customer
77. hen taking pictures of night views Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select Night Scene or Fireworks 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 5 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soinjzoldg HulyeL Lam e The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 62 e The sensitivity is set at 64 the focus mode is set to a and the flash mode is set to in mode In addition the shutter speed is set at 4 sec and the aperture is left open and EV compensation is not available AARAA A Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet s coat Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is closer to black or white or in between 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select 2 Pet 3 Press the
78. ienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets 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 gt 3 3 5 2 157 xipueddy Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12th Street Suite 300 Golden Colorado 80401 U S A Phone 303 799 8000 FAX 303 790 1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained 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
79. ilable emo ww A O N s ewj Hbuyulig pue unipg 5 110 e Movies cannot be resized e You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to resize Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select Resize Press the OK button The screen for choosing the size and quality appears Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the size and quality Use the four way controller 4 V to switch between Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Save as is the only available option for protected images Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button The resized image is saved m 2 5 a v 5 2 v a 5 5 Co 3 D a z 111 m 2 5 amp 5 2 v 5 z 5 amp 3 D a 7 112 a r ON Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image 1 a Ff O N o i memo Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to trim Press
80. inks yellow as a warning Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes The display shows information such as the shooting conditions A1 to A11 appear when Normal Display or Histogram wie is selected B1 to B9 only appear when Histogram Info is selected p 98 A1 Playback mode p 55 A10 Four way controller guide A2 Folder number p 136 A11 Key lock icon p 58 A3 File number B1 Bright portion blinks red A4 Protect icon p 108 p 17 A5 Voice memo icon p 128 B2 Recorded pixels p 75 A6 Battery indicator p 22 B3 Quality p 77 A7 Volume icon p 128 B4 White balance p 78 A8 Memory status p 32 B5 Sensitivity p 81 Built in memory B6 Dark portion blinks yellow without card p 17 O SD Memory Card B7 Shutter speed amp Card is write protected B8 Aperture A9 Captured date and time p 36 B9 Histogram p 70 In Normal Display A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in two seconds Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom button a Four way controller v OK DISPLAY button Four way controller lt 4 lt Shutter release button SHUTTER Four way controller gt gt Green button MENU button MENU Getting Started
81. is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 99 or better you should be aware that 0 01 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching Ill compliant Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Right Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations Regarding ImageLink ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company used under license There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display
82. itor In this manual this is called P mode Playback mode Displaying one image in full in mode BI mode default setting is called single image display gt Press the P button again in PJ mode or Zo 03 25 2006 press the shutter release button halfway to A wez switch to 3 mode Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 1 Press the DI button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller lt gt The previous or next image appears LE button Four way controller OK button button MENU button Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the P button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to select Image Rotation 4 Press the OK button The image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time the button is pressed 5 Press the MENU button twice The rotated image appears k e Movies cannot be rotated Protected images can be rotated but they cannot be saved in a rotated state Deleting the Displayed Image Press the button while the image is displayed to display the Delete screen Use the four way controller 4 to select Deletion and press the OK button p 103 aoe ve a All mages Sounds OK Hes YOINH suoljei9adQ uowwog o
83. ixels for Movies cescceeeeeeeeeeeees 90 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Color Mode saisin aaa ea n a daadaa il oases 91 Selecting the Frame Rate c cccccsccecseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeaee 92 Playing Back and Deleting Images 93 Playing Back Images cceseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 93 To Switch Between 3 Mode and gt Mode 93 Playing Back Still Pictures 0 0 93 Nine Image Display and Folder Display 94 Zoom Playback seniii eenaa nieve cs aran aeaa 96 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 98 Slideshow 99 Playing Back Movies 101 Playing Back a Movie sinapina on aaraa 101 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ceccccesseeeseeeeeeee 102 Deleting Images cccssceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeens Deleting Single Images Sound Files Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display Deleting All Images Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 108 Editing and Printing Images 110 Editing Images ice si 0 2i ied eee ceeds acs eee ea nies 110 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize ee 110 Trimming IMAGES ivas cscs AeA eet araarida eriga Copying Images and Sound Files Setting the Printing Service DPOF Printing Single Images Printing All Images Printing Using PictBridge 00 108 Conn
84. kTime Motion JPEG streaming video approx 30fps 15fps PCM system monaural sound full color sepia black and white Sound Voice memo voice recording WAVE PCM system monaural Quality Level Still Picture xxx Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 22MB SD Memory Card Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture kkk Best kx Better Good Built in Memory 128MB Built in Memory 128MB Built in Memory 128MB 6 2816x2112 7 pictures 41 pictures 14 pictures 83 pictures 22 pictures 124 pictures 5 2560x1920 8 pictures 49 pictures 17 pictures 95 pictures 24 pictures 137 pictures 4 2304x1728 11 pictures 62 pictures 22 pictures 124 pictures 31 pictures 178 pictures 3 2048x1536 13 pictures 77 pictures 27 pictures 153 pictures 40 pictures 223 pictures 2 1600x1200 22 pictures 124 pictures 37 pictures 206 pictures 54 pictures 301 pictures 1024 1024x 768 43 pictures 244 pictures 74 pictures 412 pictures 93 pictures 522 pictures 640 640x 480 87 pictures 489 pictures 127 pictures 712 pictures 175 pictures 979 pictures The image storage capacity is for reference only The actual image storage capacity may vary
85. l down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the interval and press the OK button You can choose from 3sec 5sec 10sec 20sec and 30sec Use the four way controller A V to select Screen Effect After selecting Screen Effect press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears with the following items that can be selected Use the four way controller 4 to select an item and press the OK button gt I Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades Fade x in Use the four way controller A V to select Sound Effect Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On or Off Except when the screen effect is set to Off you can choose w On or Off for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next Press the OK button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the OK button or the power switch e Movies or pictures with sound will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the interval setting However pressing the four way controller gt while playing back a movie or a picture with sou
86. ll children Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell or in the event of any other irregularity stop using the camera immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock A Caution e Never try to disassemble or short the batteries Also do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as they may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The batteries could explode or catch fire Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni MH batteries cannot be charged Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any of the battery leakage should come in con
87. ller 4 gt to change the contrast level The following setting is saved a Low s Normal s High Press the MENU button O Rec Mode A KSF Sharpness Saturation The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status soinjolg uUe L Saving the Settings Memory The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off For some camera settings the Memory function is always set to w On the settings are saved when the camera is turned off while for others you can choose on or off to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off The items which can be set to w On or O Off in the Memory function are shown in the table below Items not listed here will be saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select soinjolg Buryey Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off Item Description oe Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four way controller lt 4 p 73 wy Drive Mode The drive mo
88. m Nine Image Display You can delete several images sound files selected from the nine image display at once auton Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted 1 In mode press E on the Zoom EQ button Nine thumbnail images appear Press the button appears on the images and sound files on ia tm Select amp Delete 100 0010 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the OK button appears on the selected images and sound files MENI Cancel Gi Deletion v If you select an image and press Q on the Zoom f3 Q button the selected image appears in single image display for as long as the button is pressed enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not The display returns to the nine image display when you release the button However protected images cannot be displayed in single image display sabew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg s ewj Bbuljajaqg pue yoeg Huleld o Press the button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller 4 Y gi to select Select amp Delete Press the OK button The selected images and sound files are deleted Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once auton Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 108 1 Pres
89. mages make sure that there is enough space in the SD Memory Card 4 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Ce 80 Press the OK button All the images and sound files are copied gt oR Cancel sabew Bununda pue Bunipy s ewj Buyuiig pue Hbujipy o To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built in memory one at a time 4 5 6 7 L memi 0 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 60 gt e Press the OK button Use the four way controller lt gt to select the file you want to copy Press the OK button The selected image sound file is copied e If sound has been recorded with the image the sound file is copied with the image e When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name Setting the Printing Service DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera Once the print order data has been stored the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab You cannot store print order data for movies or sound only files Slideshow MEN lt 5 Guide 0KJOK Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image
90. me moves to the month 8 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the month Date Adjust Date Style mmidd yy 24h Date 01 01 2006 Time 0 00 Change the day and year in the same manner MENU Cancel 0KJOK Next change the time If you selected 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time 9 Press the OK button The camera returns to capture status Language Date and Time can be changed Refer to the pages below for instructions To change the language follow the steps in Changing the Display Language p 135 To change the date and time follow the steps in Changing the Date and Time p 133 When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button In this case the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on _ If you press the OK button in Step 9 the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds The video output format is set to the format of the country or region selected in Language 8 on the Initial Setting screen You can change the setting p 138 payers Buiya9 Q Yes JINO Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom 44 4 butt
91. mple March 25 Example March 25 Example April 1 100PENTX 100PENTX 101_0325 102_0401 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Folder Name on the Xi Setting menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 1 2 3 Use the four way controller A V to select Standard or Date 4 Press the OK button The Folder Name setting is saved 136 How to display the Setting menu Four way controller OK button MENU button GN Setting Ww Format Sound Start up Screen iva Date Adjust 03 25 2006 Languagels a English MENUJE xit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge compatible printer ra Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer 1 Use the four way controller A V to select USB Connection on the Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select PC or PictBridge PC Select this option when transferring image data to a computer PictBridge Select this option when connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the OK button The USB Connection setting is saved 4i Setting 2 3 Folder Name Standard Video Out Auto L
92. n menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 1 2 3 or Off and press OK button The selected sound type is saved Set Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7 Select On or Off for the self timer sound Press the MENU button The screen returns to the Yi Setting menu with the changed setting n E g 2 How to display the i Setting menu gt Start up Screen iva Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 OK button F Language 3 3 English MENUJE xit MENU button Changing the Start up Screen You can set the start up screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on Choose from three images You can also set the start up screen to not be displayed 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Start up Screen on the Xs Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The image selection screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt To to choose the start up screen Select Off to not display the start up screen 4 Press the OK button The Start up Screen setting is saved an The Start up Screen setting is displayed as amp when an image is selected for the start up screen or O when Off is selected 2 2 g 2 132 How to display the i Setting menu Four way controller OK button MENU button
93. nce screen appears AWB ARO a 4 Use the four way controller A Y to change the setting 5 Press the OK button The White Balance setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Refer to Manual Setting p 79 for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually Saving the White Balance p 86 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready 1 Inthe White balance screen use the four way controller 4 Y to select amp Manual 2 Point the camera at the blank a M sheet of paper or other material so me that it fills the screen of the LCD monitor Ea 3 Press the shutter release button EEJ stoTteA Adjust fully MENU Cancel OK OK The white balance is automatically adjusted 4 Press the OK button The setting is saved and the screen returns to the 43 Rec Mode menu 5 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status v a 5 Q ay fal etb S t Rec Mode 1 3 _ Recorded Pixels WENDExit A SOFT A O 5 N Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area ra k Multiple Normal range rI Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller Automatic Tracking AF Press the MENU button in O mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way con
94. nd skips to the next image Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment s p 102 Playing Back Movies 1 2 3 Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken Sound is played back at the same time 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to a choose the movie you want to play y EnO ORO Ok ce pe back 2 Press the four way controller A Playback starts The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller 4 Pause Zoom 444 4 button 4 Increases the volume Zoom 444 4 button 44 Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Frame reverse Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller A Releases the Pause function Play 3 Press the four way controller Playback stops 4 Nqq03 2512006 O 1003 sabew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg 101 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Terminal cover AUDIO VIDEO L R N ah 7 D L PCIAV term yellow white inal OCO CO By using the AV cable you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack such as a TV Make sure the camera
95. ng is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting D A 3 ay 3 et z 0 Ko o a J Q ag 9 o oO 7 Recording Movies 2 Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies Sound is recorded at the same time 1 N Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt P to select amp Movie OKA Oc MEN lt 5 Guide okKJOK Press the OK button mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status The following information appears on the LCD monitor 1 Movie mode icon 2 Recording indicator blinks during recording 3 Recording time You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom 444 button to the left or right 4 enlarges the subject 444 widens the area that is captured by the camera 4 Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts bated e The flash will not discharge in amp mode e The focus is fixed when recording movies in amp mode e You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record and the digital zoom while recording e Changing the LCD monitor display mode by pressing the OK DISPLAY button while recording a movie will not display the histogram 5 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Playing Back Movies p 101
96. nt p 138 Auto LCD Dimmer For automatically adjusting the brightness of the LCD p 139 monitor according to the surrounding brightness Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off p 140 automatically For displaying an image at maximum magnification by Quick Zoom pressing Q on the Zoom amp Q button during still p 97 picture playback Reset For returning settings other than the date and time p 141 language and video out to their defaults Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio M10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose a shooting mode Choose a shooting mode and press the Green button to display a guide of the shooting mode p 56 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status suoijeiadg uowwog t In shooting modes other than P amp and the flash focus saturation contrast sharpness white balance etc are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode e Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the shooting mode For details
97. on The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions 1 memo Press the power switch The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures In this manual this is called Still Picture Capture Mode 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 captured area by pressing the Zoom 44 button to the left or right 4 enlarges the subject 444 widens the area that is captured by the camera Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 39 Focus frame Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically Selecting the Green Mode is the easiest way to ensure that pictures come out well p 58 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two step action as follows Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway The green focus frame lights on the LCD monit
98. on Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera The date and time may also be reset Insert the batteries correctly If the batteries are incorrectly oriented malfunction may result Wipe the ends of the batteries and insert them into the camera Image Storage Capacity Movie Recording Time Sound Recording Time and Playback Time at 23 C with the LCD monitor on and fresh batteries inserted The number of recordable images and playback time for different types of batteries Image Movie Sound Playback Battery Type Storage Recording Recording Tie Capacity Time Time AA lithium 900 pictures 310 min 1340 min 850 min atteries AANIMH 640 pictures 230 min 740 min 660 min AA nickel manganese 430 pictures 120 min 540 min 490 min batteries AA alkaline 220 pictures 90 min 430 min 380 min atteries 1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing with LCD monitor on flash used for 50 of the shots and 23 degrees centigrade Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions 2 According to the result of in house testing 2 5 Q o S ps 2 payieys Buriya e memo In general battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in yo
99. on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if amp On was selected in the DPOF settings To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 6 and press the OK button A ON Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in mode Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p 115 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select All Images 3 Press the OK button The message DPOF setting for all images s DPOF setting for appears all images 4 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in Printing Single Images p 116 for details of how to make the settings 5 Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen s ewj Gunuug pue Bunipy auton The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct ka Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images 117 Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable I USB7 provided you can print images directly from
100. ondensation When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time For information on compatible SD Memory Cards visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center SD Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels size and quality level data compression rate of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken stored in the camera s built in memory or on the SD Memory Card The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level exposure compensation resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels As a rough guide 2m 1600x1200 is adequate for making postcard size prints Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels Use 2816x2112 2560x1920 2304x1728 2048x1536 N a al lo S S z 1600x1200 S Ss ES 1024x 768 D gt Ss
101. or Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch CE xipueddy xipueddy Symbols 6 Rec Mode menu 49 mode ou 9 93 PJ button oe 42 44 PJ mode siini 9 93 Xk Setting menu 0 0 0 0 50 Green Mode 000 58 Green Button 43 45 T Delete 0 ee 41 103 Tele iiinis 66 006 Wide oe 66 Q Magnify ou eee 96 El Nine image display 94 OSelf timer oe 62 P Program 52 57 A Night Scene 52 60 MP MOVIE oo eects 52 amp Voice Recording 52 124 TA Landscape n 52 soc FIOWEF re 52 amp Portrait 0 53 Surf amp SNOW oo 53 K Sport occ eee 53 AC 0 53 ARIA Pet oo 53 61 SOFT Soft 0 52 Fireworks n a 53 60 Self portrait 0 54 TW Food nosses 54 A AC adapter c 23 24 Adapter plug 0c 24 Adding sound Voice Memo 127 Ambient light sensor 15 AUtO FA ececccccccececssststseeeeeeees 73 Auto AWB 0 78 Auto LCD Dimmer 139 Auto Power Off a a 140 Autofocus 0 ccceeee 80 AV equipment 5 102 B B amp W nereis 91 Basic mode n 58 Batteries 00 00 20 Battery level indicator i 22 Bright portions 00 0 0 17 Cc Camera shak
102. or turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken kan o The frame function is not available in f or mode e Press the MENU button in the frame selection screen to display the Rec Mode menu e The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 3m and the quality level at kx To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame press the Green button in Step 3 You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet etc When you register a new frame it replaces one of the existing three frames in the built in memory Before you register a new frame copy it first to the SD Memory Card When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the built in memory it replaces one of the existing frames in the built in memory The replaced frame is deleted from the built in memory 1 Inthe frame selection screen choose the frame you want to replace and press the Green button A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you can register in the built in memory appear 2 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the frame you want to register and press the OK button The frame is registered in the built in memory instead of the frame selected in Step 1 Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames http www pentax co jp english support digital optio_frame html
103. or when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus If the subject is out of focus the frame will light red Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions In this case lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject by pressing the shutter release button halfway then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall Dark places or objects or conditions that prevent light being reflected back e Horizontal lines or intricate patterns Fast moving objects When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting bright background Instant Review The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second Instant Review immediately after it is captured You can change the Instant Review time p 82 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the button Hes JINO Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button LE button Four way controller es JINO Playing Back Images 1 Press the 1 button after taking a picture File number The image appears on the LCD mon
104. ou have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera p 129 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 28 Compression error This message appears when you have exceeded the capacity limit of the SD Memory Card while taking pictures No image sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card Movie recording stopped This message appears when the internal temperature of the camera has exceeded normal operating limits while recording a movie Deleting This message appears when deleting an image or sound file Camera cannot display this image You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer Image folder cannot be created The largest file number 9999 has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number 999 and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 129 Protected The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Data being recorded This message appears when you try to switch to P mode while an image is still being recorded or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed gt 3 3 5 a x 147 xipueddy o
105. ower switch Shutter release button Zoom 44 3 Q button LE button Four way controller OK DISPLAY button Green button MENU button EN Refer to Understanding the Button Functions p 42 p 45 for an explanation of the function of each button Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions 1 Shooting mode p 51 2 Flash mode p 73 3 Drive mode p 62 p 63 p 64 4 Focus mode p 71 5 Camera shake icon p 69 6 Digital zoom icon p 66 7 Memory status p 32 Built in memory without card SD Memory Card Card is write protected eo 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator p 22 10 Focus frame p 38 11 EV compensation p 68 12 Date and time p 36 Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode BIAS Qh s cH a E m Smii 5 3 tok 6 aao ANB 7 ga SD0 8 3 250 4 E33 AN 14 Bright portion blinks red 2 Dark portion blinks yellow 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture 5 Recorded pixels p 75 Quality p 77 White balance p 78 Sensitivity p 81 Histogram p 70 oON OD About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white the indicated area blinks red as a warning Similarly when there is an area that is so dark it appears black the indicated area bl
106. p Screen 4 Date Adjust 03 25 2006 Languagels a English MENUJE xit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 2 3 4 ban tu Use the four way controller A Y to select Auto Power Off on the s Setting menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 5min 3min or Off Press the OK button The Auto Power Off setting is saved GY Xi Setting 213 A Folder Name Standard USB Connection PC Video Out Auto LCD Dimmer Auto Power Off Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations e during a slideshow or movie playback e while the camera is connected to a PC or printer How to display the i Setting menu MENU Axi Setting vw Format 5 Sound Start up Screen za Four way controller Date Adjust 03 25 2006 OK button COL Language amp a English WENExit MENU button lt Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset the camera settings to their defaults Refer to Default Settings p 142 for the reset settings 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Reset on the i Setting menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears 2 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y 4 Reset to select Reset Reset to initial
107. pears Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 119 for details of how to make the settings Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 119 and p 120 for details of changing print settings Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing sabew Bunuda pue Gunipy s ewj Bbuyjulig pue unipg Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 inthe printing mode selection screen use the four way controller A V to select DPOF setting 2 Press the OK button The DPOF settings you have made appear Use the four way controller lt 4 gt to check the number of copies for each picture whether to insert the date or not and the total number of copies Refer to p 115 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings 3 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 119 and p 120 for details of changing print settings Press the OK button The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the USB cable from the camer
108. rded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller gt Plays back starting from the next index The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Resumes playback Four way controller 4 Rewinds approx 5 seconds Four way controller gt Advances approx 5 seconds Press the four way controller Playback stops 00 01 30 E 03 25 2006 OF 44 25 A punog y9eg BulAejg pue Hulpiosay 126 Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures MND Guide 0K OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter mode and use the four way controller lt 4 gt to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select amp Voice e ES Memo 4 Press the OK button Recording starts You can record until the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full 5 Press the OK button Recording stops MENU Guide oK OK gt k A voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 104 A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images p 108 punos y eg BulAejg pue Buipiosey Q 12 7 og punos y9eg BulAejg pue Bulpiosay
109. round the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle Setting the flash mode to Auto Red eye or Flash On Red eye is also an effective way of reducing red eyes Saving the Flash Mode p 86 Rec Mode 1 3 gt i WENDExit A SOFT A amp A A OA GN Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures The larger your recorded pixels the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality exposure control resolution of the printer and other factors you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels 2m 1600x1200 is adequate for making postcard size prints The more pixels there are the larger the picture and the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 77 Recorded Pixels soinjolg Buryey Recorded Pixels Use 6m 2816x2112 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or Su 2560x1920 editing images on a PC 4m 2304x1728 5 3m 2048x1536 2m 1600x1200 O For making postcard size prints 024 1024x 768 64 640x 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail 1 Press the MENU button in mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four wa
110. s The more frames per second the better the quality of the movie but the file size becomes larger 4 z 1 Press the MENU button in amp mode Q The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Movie 5 3 Press the four way controller gt 2 The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Frame Rate 5 Press the four way controller gt la A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 320 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y Eran RAIS EO to select 30fps or 15fps 7 Press the OK button The Frame Rate setting is saved 8 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies p 31 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images To Switch Between Mode and gt Mode In this manual the capture mode such as for taking still pictures is referred to as A mode The playback mode such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor is referred to as BE mode In PJ mode you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back Follow the procedure below to switch between O mode and gt mode To Switch from Mode to gt Mode 1 Press the DI button The camera switches to BE mode To Switch from gt Mode to Mode 1 Press the F button or shutter release button halfway The camer
111. s in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 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 to 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 generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause 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 exper
112. s the if button in PI mode A confirmation dialog appears Press the button A confirmation dialog appears 2 3 Use the four way controller A V z 7 to select Delete All i T all images sounds 4 Press the OK button ai All the images and sound files are deleted s a D 5 amp w D Q x o 5 2 is o 2 5 3 D Q D 0 107 Guide 0KJOK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted 1 Press the four way controller Y in P mode The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select O n Protect Press the OK button The screen for selecting Select image a sound or All Images Sounds appears Use the four way controller 4 Y 7 to select Select image sound N A ol Press the OK button The message Protect this image sound appears To protect another image or sound file use the four way controller lt gt to select another image or sound file Use the four way controller A V to select Protect Press the OK button The selected image or sound file is protected s ewj Buljajaq pue yoeg Huleld o amp IA To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 6 e appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback
113. s to Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Quality Level Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears with the items that can be selected The pull down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting O Rec Mode ww 1 3 RE MENUJE xit O Rec Mode Quality Level AWB TSO AUTO 1 3 Egi bix ial S MENUJE xit O Rec Mode 1 3 6m Quality Level q AWB tated 150 AUTO MENU Cancel OKJOK The quality level changes each time the four way controller A is pressed canceling changes Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and suoljeiadg uowwog To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status When the shutter release button is pressed fully the picture is taken To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the button The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the OK button or the four way controller lt 4 The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3 To Cancel the Changes and Continue wi
114. screen Use the four way controller A Y to select Paper Type and press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select the paper type and press the OK button The Paper Type setting is saved and the screen returns to the print settings screen Set Quality and Border Status in the same way as in Steps 11 and 12 If you select B Setting for each print setting images are printed according to the settings made on the printer Paper Type with more supports higher quality paper Quality with more indicates higher print quality A confirmation dialog appears after each item has been set Press the MENU button The screen returns to the confirmation dialog Press the OK button The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing e The self timer lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer and blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing Do not disconnect the USB cable while the self timer lamp is blinking The Paper Size Paper Type Quality and Border Status settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer p 122 Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen use the four way controller 4 V to select All Images Select printing mode Press the OK button The setting screen ap
115. screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product Regarding Product Registration In order to better service you we request that you complete the product registration which can be found on the CD ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website Thank you for your cooperation Refer to the PC Connection Manual bottom right of the front side for more information 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 About the Camera A Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of sma
116. select Sharpness 3 Use the four way controller lt gt SE to change the sharpness level SP Sharpness qP o A 3 ay 3 etb z 0 The following setting is saved Saturation a Soft OF Contrast s Normal Hard 4 Press the MENU button The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status 1 3 2 3 Ao Sensitivity MENUJE xit 1 4 D e Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 Press the MENU button in amp mode D The 48 Rec Mode menu appears x Z 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Saturation 3 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt A z to change the saturation level A sharpness g The following setting is saved Saturation m N KEJ Contrast m Low s Normal s High 4 Press the MENU button The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status 2 3 Rec Mode v fH Recorded Pixels f Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area i Sensitivity 1 3 1 4 MENUJE xit You can set the image contrast level 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears D e Setting the Image Contrast Contrast Use the four way controller A Y to select Contrast Use the four way contro
117. setting Press the OK button The settings return to the defaults Reset Cancel IA The following settings are not affected by resetting Date Adjust Language 74 and Video Out sbuijas Appendix Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below Last Memory Setting Yes The current setting last memory is saved when the camera is turned off No The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off The setting depends on the Memory setting p 86 Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function p 141 No _ The setting is saved even after reset Rec Mode Menu Items xipueddy o a East Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setting Page Setting Recorded Pixels 6m 2816x2112 Yes Yes p 75 Quality Level Kx Better Yes Yes p 77 White Balance AWB Auto j Yes p 78 Focusing Area t 4 Multiple Yes Yes p 80 Sensitivity Auto i Yes p 81 EV Compensation 0 0 E Yes p 68 Recorded Pixels 320 320x240 Yes Yes p 90 Movie Color Mode Full Color Yes Yes p 91 Frame Rate 30fps Yes Yes p 92 Digital Zoom On j Yes p 67 Instant Review 1 sec Yes Yes p 82 Flash Mode On Yes p 73 p 62 Drive Mode Off Yes p 63 Memory p 64 Focus Mode Off Yes p 7
118. stogram Info No Icons For details of each display mode refer to Monitor Indications p 16 m 4 appears when camera shake is likely to occur To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 62 Histogram Info ON Qh 38 P S02 A em wees A0 AWB 3 E A00 M250 F33 A 1 0 o No Icons o a Q ae Q etb z D 7 sainjyolg Buiye Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an P image The horizontal axis x represents brightness dark at 5 the left and bright at the right 5 and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels E The shape of the histogram before Dark lt Brightness Bright and after shooting tells you Dark portions Bright portions whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again Setting the Exposure EV Compensation p 68 Understanding Brightness If the brightness is correct the graph peaks in the middle If the image is too dark the peak is on the left side and if it is too bright the peak is on the right side Dark image Correct image Bright image When the image is too dark the part to the left is cut off dark portions and when the image is too bright the part to the right is cut off bright portions Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark
119. sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level p 29 A G 3 Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to access data in the built in memory in the case of a malfunction Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location 1 Open the battery card cover Pull the battery card cover in the direction of and flip the cover open in the direction of 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor Push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way 3 Close the battery card cover and slide it back into place Q fy gt Q o a al 2 Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it Pull the card out payieys Buriya e Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card 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 Write protect switch appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write protected Care should be taken when
120. tact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal 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 Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth Handling Precautions for Batteries This camera uses two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries Do not use batteries other than those specified here Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire AA alkaline AA lithium and AA nickel manganese batteries cannot be recharged Do not try to take the batteries apart The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart When replacing the batteries do not combine different brands types or capacities Also do not combine old batteries with new ones Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire Do not insert the batteries with the positive and negative poles in the wrong orientation Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire About the AC Adapter A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the A
121. th Menu Operations 6 Press the MENU button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 suoijeiadQ uowwog o The MENU button function differs depending on the screen Refer to the guide indications MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen MENU SS Returns to Step 3 with the current setting MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection exits the menu and returns to Step 3 This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item See the list of default settings in the Appendix Default Settings p 142 to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset O Rec Mode Menu This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies Item Description Page Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still p 75 pictures Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p 77 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to the light p 78 conditions Focusing Area For changing the area of the autofocus p 80 Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 81 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p 68 Recorded For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 90 o Pixels 2 3 Frame Rate
122. the four way controller A V to select Quality Level 3 Press the four way controller gt faneme aa A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 4 Use the four way controller A Y Ef ovality Level to change the quality level 5 Press the OK button Sensitivity The Quality Level setting is saved WEN Cancel oKJOK 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting k Quality level is set at Xx when drive mode is set to W Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1 p 29 Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance AWB Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically amp Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight Cloudy Use this mode when taking pictures outside on a cloudy day Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other z j a Tungsten Light tungsten light seinjolq BulyeL ai Fluores Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light m Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually 1 Press the MENU button in amp mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V to select White Balance 3 Press the four way controller gt The White Bala
123. the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select Trimming Press the OK button The Trimming screen appears Choose the trimming conditions Zoom amp 3 Q button Changes the size of the trimmed section Four way controller A V lt 4 gt Moves the trimming position up down left and right Green button Rotates the trimming frame Press the OK button The trimmed image is saved with a new file name The trimmed image is saved in the same quality as the original image The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the trimmed section Movies cannot be trimmed Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera bel 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card Press the four way controller Y in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Image Sound Copy Press the OK button The copying method selection screen appears To Copy Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files in the built in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once Before copying the i
124. they are reinserted and the camera is turned on the message Battery depleted may appear This can also happen when using the camera for the first time however this is not a malfunction Wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera The date and time and other settings may also be reset Follow the procedure on p 36 to set these settings again Power switch LE button Playback Only Mode Playback Only Mode is the Playback Mode when the lens is closed Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode 1 Press the power switch while holding down the P button The LCD monitor turns on while the lens is closed and the camera turns on in Playback Only Mode i e To switch from Playback Only Mode to amp mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again e In Capture Mode press the P button for more than two seconds The camera switches to Playback Mode and the lens closes This mode is different than Playback Only Mode and if you press the LE button again or press the shutter release button the camera switches to Capture Mode payieys Bug Q Playing Back Still Pictures p 40 Initial Settings Set the language time and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures
125. troller 4 Y to select Focusing Area Press the four way controller gt Aite Balanced A pull down menu appears Rir Area 4f ensitivity Use the four way controller Av TT to change the setting Press the OK button The Focusing Area setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Keeps moving subjects in focus seinjold BueL _ O Rec Mode 1 3 Recorded Pixels Quality Level O a A OO N WENDExit ALS SOFT MH O LA OAN Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 200 64 The lower the sensitivity the less noise that affects the image The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light 200 conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by 400 noise Press the MENU button in mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Sensitivity Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the sensitivity Press the OK button The Sensitivity setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting
126. tures Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Program Mode In Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures 2 Set the functions you want to use Refer to Setting the Shooting Functions p 71 p 85 for details of how to set the functions 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken If a shooting mode other than P mode has been selected select P mode from the Capture Mode Palette p 51 Taking Still Pictures p 38 soinj olg HULL soinjzoldg HulyeL N In the Green Mode you can enjoy easy picture taking using standard settings regardless of the settings in the I Rec Mode menu memo Press the Green button in B mode The camera switches to the Green Mode Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected Press the shutter release button key jock icon halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter rele
127. ur pocket or inside your coat Battery performance that has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal performance when the batteries reach room temperature Due to their characteristics AA alkaline batteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities and therefore they are not recommended except for emergency use Due to their characteristics AA alkaline batteries and nickel manganese batteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities when used at cold temperatures Use of AA lithium batteries is recommended when the camera is used at cold temperatures Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures e Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the I indicator on the LCD monitor Screen Display Battery Status green Adequate power remains green Batteries are running low ql yellow Batteries are running very low OO red Batteries are exhausted Battery depleted The camera will turn off after this message appears Due to the characteristics of AA nickel manganese batteries the battery level may not be displayed correctly when using these batteries may be displayed for the battery level even if the batteries are running low The camera may also turn off without warning even if is displayed AC plug cord DC coupler cable cov
128. us mode is set to aA In amp mode you can only select AF and amp Manual Focus p 72 Saving the Focus Mode p 86 o z Q x eb oO 7 soainjolg Buryey Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually MF is described below 1 oN A Press the four way controller gt soars in a mode _ _Manual Focus Use the four way controller gt to select MF and press the OK button The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing Press the four way controller AY The MF indicator appears on the LCD monitor to indicate the approximate distance to the subject Use the four way controller 4 to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide A for distant focus v for closer focus Press the OK button The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four way controller After the focus is fixed you can press the four way controller A V again to display the MF indicator and readjust the focus MF indicator Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting MF P A SOFT A i A LAN OAN Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the fa Auto pu light conditions The
129. utton Q Makes the image bigger max x8 Zoom amp 3 Q button H Makes the image smaller min 1 1 Press the OK button The image returns to single image display e Movies cannot be magnified The guide does not appear if the LCD monitor display mode is set to No Icons Start up Screen _ gt Date Adjust 03 25 2006 Language a8 English MENUJE xit Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled you can display an image at maximum magnification x8 simply by pressing Q on the Zoom E Q button once 1 Press the MENU button in F mode The Xi Setting menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller lt gt BH Setting to select w On or o Off duik zoom i w Jumps to x8 magnification Reset Pressing Q on the Zoom E3 Q button once magnifies the image in stages from x1 1 to x8 0 WENJE xit 4 Press the MENU button The camera returns to BE mode o N sofew Burajeg pue yoeg Bured s ewj Buljajaq pue yoeg Huleld o Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in mode Pressing the OK DISPLAY button changes the display mode Refer to p 18 for details of each display mode Normal Display 1000026 T EM c VaN 0312512006
130. y controller A V to select Recorded Pixels 3 Press the four way controller P arema i A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels hk 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the number of recorded pixels 5 Press the OK button The Recorded Pixels setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting i When drive mode is set to Y the number of recorded pixels is set o 3m and quality level is set to xx Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures p 29 D a 5 amp ay fa a o Rec Mode 1 3 VRAN p ns c MENUJE xit A SOFT A amp A A OA GN Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality compression rate of still pictures The more stars the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture but the file size becomes larger The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size p 75 m Quality Level ES Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints E k Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on gt a computer screen 2 Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a websiteor x Good attaching to e mail D 1 Press the MENU button in mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use

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