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Pentax WP Digital Camera User Manual

1. ka Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting h the camera to a computer 1 Select USB Connection on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y a Xi Setting 213 to select PC or PictBridge Vanguagel f amp English PC Select this option when Folder Name Standard j USB Connection 4 transferring image data toa vigeo out Pic computer Brightness Level PictBridge Select this option when Canea TOK connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the OK button The USB Connection setting is saved sbuijas 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 sbulyes o How to display the i Setting menu MENU gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button WENDExit MENU button 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 Select Video Out on the s Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y a to select NTSC or PAL Languagel amp Eng
2. cccseeeeeeeeteeeeeees 114 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display cccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaes 116 Deleting All Images 118 Recovering Deleted Images 2119 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect 120 Editing and Printing Images 122 Editing Images rippa ea eideann aaa ada aplasia 122 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize 122 Trimming MAGES smaed isettende ar adnie daceavearey 124 Copying Images and Sound Files 125 Using the Digital Filters 127 Using the Brightness Filter 128 Red eye Compensation cccccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeaee 129 Adding a Frame Frame Composite 130 Editing Movies c ccceeeeeeeees aa 132 Setting the Printing Service DPOP ccssscessseeeseseeeeeeneeeeeeee 136 Printing Single IMaQes cccecceeesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeaee 136 Printing All Imagesin siai ea eee ad idalnee eee 138 Printing Using PictBridge ccceseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeees 139 Connecting the Camera to the Printer cccceeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeee 139 Printing Single IMaQeS ccceceeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeaee 140 Printing All Images Printing Using the DPOF Settings cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 143 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer
3. cceeeeeeeees 143 Recording and Playing Back Sound 144 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode csssscesseeeeee 144 Playing Back Sound cccesseseeteeeeeeeees 146 Adding a Voice Memo to Images 147 Recording a Voice Memo cccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesnneeeeeaes 147 Playing Back a Voice M MO cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeesuneeeeeaes 148 Settings 149 Camera Settings enpe aereoa pa daane aree ccerces site cesapaceccohcestsunerexstsieesnse 149 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory i 149 Changing the Date and Time ccecceeeeseeeeeteeeeeee 150 Changing the Sound Settings 151 Setting the Alarm 0 0 153 Setting the World Time 155 Changing the Display Language 157 Changing the Image Folder Name c cccceeeeceeeesereeseteetees 158 Changing the USB Connection Mode cceeceeeeeereeteeteetees 159 Changing the Video Output Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor eee 161 Using the Power Saving Function ccccceeeseeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 162 Setting Auto Power Off a Changing the Start up Screen c cccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeee 164 Resetting to Default Settings Reset cccceeceeeeteeeeeeteeeeeee 165 Displaying the Clock Mode ccssecccesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneeees 166 Appendix 167 List of World Time Ci
4. Rec Mode 113 RE v MENUJE xit _ ao a fF WN Press the MENU button in mode The Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller 4 Y to select Memory Press the four way controller gt The Memory screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y a A to choose an item Flash Mode 4 K l gt Drive Mod Oo Use the four way controller 4 gt Focus Mods o to select On or o Off et White Balance Oo Press the shutter release button aane JOK halfway The Memory setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Recording Movies 2 Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies Sound is recorded at the same time 1 Press the four way controller Y in O mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A V lt P to select amp Movie sainjyolg Buiye MENU Change Guide ok OK 3 Press the OK button yf 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 44 button to the left or right 4 enlarges the subject 444 enlarges the area captured by the camera 4 Press the shutter release
5. ra e The slideshow will continue until you press one of the buttons e Movies or pictures with sound will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back regardless of the set interval e Pressing the four way controller gt while playing back a movie displays the next image e Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment s p 113 sofew Burajeg pue yorg Buikelg s ewj Huljajaqg pue yoeg BulAejq 112 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 K 1 N Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to ae choose the movie you want to play xN back n Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts BA dv ean AN 0312512005 O 4328 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller A Pause Zoom 444 4 4 Increases the volume Zoom 444 4 444 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 4 Releases the Pause function Play Press the four way controller Playback stops and the screen returns to single image
6. 3 g a 157 How to display the Setting menu MENU x gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button MENUEXit MENU button 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 Example March 25 Example March 25 Example April 1 100PENTX 100PENTX 101_0325 102_0401 Select Folder Name on the Yi 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 How to display the a Setting menu AY Setting vw MENU R Format Sound Date Adjust 03 25 2005 l Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button MENUExit MENU button 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
7. Battery cover lock lever SD Memory Card socket peyle ys Buryje5 e 1 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 1 p 34 auton Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card Be sure 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 149 for instructions on formatting Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the SD Memory Card Avoid changing the card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised 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 31 The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed data is being recorded or read G 1 Open the battery card cover Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of slide the battery card cover in
8. x Better Good Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the B Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels p 85 Selecting the Quality Level p 87 payieys Buriya e Recorded Pixels Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity Approximate numbers of pictures k Best kxk Better Good Memory 6MB Memory 64MB Memory 6468 5m 2560x1920 3 18 6 35 10 60 4m 2304x1728 4 24 8 46 11 66 3m 2048x1536 5 30 9 55 14 80 2m 1600x1200 8 50 15 86 20 117 1024 1024x 768 18 107 33 193 42 242 640 640x 480 39 227 61 352 75 430 The above figures may vary depending on the subject shooting conditions shooting mode and SD Memory Card etc Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies Choose the recorded pixels and frame rate according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken The number of recorded pixels indicates the resolution of the image The higher the number of recorded pixels the clearer the image but the bigger the file size The frame rate indicates the number of frames per second 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 48 Rec Mode menu payieys Buriya Selecting t
9. How to display the Movie Edit menu SER Four way controller ira OK button Dividing a Movie 5 6 O Select Divide Movies on the Movie Edit menu Press the OK button The screen for choosing the dividing position appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to determine the dividing position 4 Plays or pauses the movie V Stops the movie lt 4 Reverses the movie frame by frame gt Advances the movie frame by frame Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Divide Press the OK button The movie is divided at the specified position and the two portions are saved as new files MEN lt 5 Guide 0K OK Stitching Movies 5 Select Stitch Movies on the Movie Edit menu 6 Press the OK button The movie selection screen appears 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the second movie latter half 8 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears 9 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Stitch 10 Press the OK button The two selected movies are stitched together and saved in the first movie file The movie that was selected as the first half is overwritten by the stitched movie and the movie that was selected as the second half is deleted auton When a stitched movie is played back it may appear to stop for about one second at
10. kh OO N Press the button in mode A confirmation dialog appears Press the button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller 4 to select Delete All Press the OK button Dii a All the images and sound files are deleted es Recovering Deleted Images p 119 Delete images sounds Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted 1 After deleting a file press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select f Image Recovery 3 Press the OK button a A The number of recoverable images ai F S T 5 images d appears ant torecovern PS ee pe 4 Use the four way controller A Recover to select Recover 5 Press the OK button Deletion of the images is cancelled and the files are recovered ain If you take pictures or edit data between deleting and recovering the image by setting DPOF print order data protecting resizing or trimming images that were not deleted the message No image to be processed appears in Step 3 and the deleted image cannot be recovered kA Recovered images and sound files have the same file name as before they were deleted sebew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg 119 Protecting Images and Sound
11. oie s A5 N 5m 5 Eoee h 2 0 r gt AWB 7 s 1508200 8 3 i250 lg 4 BROO i4er 0 14 Bright portion blinks red 6 Quality p 87 2 Dark portion blinks yellow 7 White balance p 88 3 Shutter speed 8 Sensitivity p 92 4 Aperture 9 Histogram p 80 5 Recorded pixels p 85 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 blinks yellow as a warning Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions B1 to B9 only appear when Histogram Info is selected p 109 A8 A1 Folder number p 158 A10 Four way controller guide A2 File number B1 Bright portion blinks red A3 Protect icon p 120 p 19 A4 Voice memo icon p 148 B2 Recorded pixels p 85 A5 Battery indicator p 24 B3 Quality p 87 A6 Volume icon p 148 B4 White balance p 88 A7 Memory status p 34 B5 Sensitivity p 92 Built in memory B6 Dark portion blinks yellow without card p 19 BO SD Memory Card B7 Shutter speed amp Card is write protected B8 Aperture A8 Key lock icon p 65 B9 Histogram p 80 A9 Captured date and time p 38 Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated
12. Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 The battery could explode or catch fire Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring 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 contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the battery 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 About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter A Warning Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electrical shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product o
13. 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 143 sofbew Bunuig pue 6unipy s ewj Buryuiig pue Hbujipy Printing All Images 1 A 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 appears Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not and confirm the settings The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images Refer to Steps 4 to 11 in Printing Single Images p 140 p 141 for details of how to make the 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 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 gt to check the settings for each image Refer to p 136 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings 3 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears 4 Press the OK button The images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Disconnect
14. 4 MENU Cancel to select 5min 3min or Off Press the OK button The Auto Power Off setting is saved te Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations during a slideshow or movie playback e while the camera is connected to a PC or printer n 3 g a 163 72 3 g 7 How to display the Playback Mode Palette Changing the Start up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start up screen when the camera is turned on 1 a Rw N 6 r emo Press the P button The camera enters gt mode Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select EH Press the OK button The image selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image for the start up screen Press the OK button The Start up Screen setting is saved Once the start up screen has been set it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted e Select Off to hide the start up screen How to display the i Setting menu MENU gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button WENDExit MENU button Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset the camera settings to their defaults Refer t
15. Advances approx 5 seconds Press the four way controller Playback stops A punos y9eg pulled pue Bulpiosay 146 Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures 0kKJOK Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter A 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 V lt P to select Voice 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 I Guide ok OK i A voice memo cannot be added to an image that already has a voice memo or that was taken in Synchro Sound Record mode Delete the old voice memo and record a new one p 115 A voice memo cannot be added to protected O n images p 120 punos yoeg BulAejg pue Bulpiosey Q 14 7 1 2 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 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 2 Press the four way controller 4 Playback starts 100 0038 The fo
16. 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 exchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shocks or pressure Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car or 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 cryst
17. amp 3 D a 7 132 How to display the Movie Edit menu Four way controller OK button Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together 1 A O N Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the movie you want to edit To stitch two movies together 1 p 135 choose the first movie first half Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Movie Edit Press the OK button The editing method selection screen appears Go to the following pages Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture p 133 Dividing a Movie p 134 Stitching Movies p 135 auton Protected movies cannot be divided or stitched MEN Guide 0K OK Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Usethe four way controller A V to select Save as Still Image 6 Press the OK button The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture 7 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the frame you want to FA ABN save me Nw 8 Press the OK button The selected frame is saved as a still picture sabew Gunuug pue 6unipy 133 m 2 5 amp v 5 2 v a 5 z 5 amp 3 D a z 134
18. p 64 e If a function other than the Green mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is performed for five seconds after the Green button is pressed O 3 3 e 5 0 5 2 Z 5 a 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 Q 3 3 e 3 z a u Recorded Pixels 5m gt Close the Playback Mode Go to screen for selected Palette and go to mode playback function Playback Mode Palette Item Description Page Slideshow Tor Paying back recorded images one after p 110 Resize ma the recorded pixels and quality of p 122 Trimming For deleting the unneeded part of a picture p 124 For copying images and sound files from the _ Image Sound Copy built in memory to the SD Memory Card and p 125 vice versa Q amp Q Image Rotation For rotating still pictures p 43 Digital Filter For changing the color of still pictures p 127 Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of still pictures p 128 Save as Still For saving one frame from a movie as a still p 133 3 m Image picture i E
19. 32 F to 104 F The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged Replace with a new battery auton Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 as the charger may overheat or be damaged If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light the battery may be faulty Replace with a new battery Battery cover lock lever Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time 1 Open the battery card cover Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of slide the battery card cover in the direction of and flip the cover open in the direction of 2 Using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4 insert the battery with the A symbol pointing toward the lens Push the battery in until it is locked in place 3 Close the battery card cover Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to Removing the Battery 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the direction of 4 The battery will be ejected Pull the battery out of the ca
20. 4 and then the four way controller V to select Focus Limiter Use the four way controller lt gt to select w or Press the shutter release button halfway The AF setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status If you use the Focusing Area and Focus Limiter functions frequently you can save time by assigning them to the Green button p 58 v a 5 Q ay fal etb o soinjzolg HulyeL MENUJE xit A S ui ee OB BAO P SOFT S 0 ONG Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings K5 The default setting is Auto Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically 50 The lower the sensitivity the less noise that affects the image The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions 200 Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by 400 noise a A ON tena Press the MENU button in mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 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 shutter release button halfway The Sensitivity setting is saved and the camera returns to c
21. Ce Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other Tungsten Light tungsten light susy Fluores Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent T light oO Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually 1 Press the MENU button in 6 mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select White Balance 3 Press the four way controller gt a H The White Balance screen appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to change the setting MENU Cancel k memo Press the shutter release button halfway The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Refer to Manual Setting below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually If you use the White Balance function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Saving the White Balance p 97 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready 1 2 Select amp manual on the White Balance screen and press the OK button Point the camera at the blank menne H sheet of paper or other material so me that it fills the screen of the LCD monitor pa Press the shutter release button EEN Goren just MENU Cancel fully The white balance is automatically adjust
22. Taking Pictures 63 Taking Pictures s cccisiiceciscecesdedervescecestsct devsteventenscecsdvec colevsevensiieszecivelese 63 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings ProgramiMode srira needa tae te alleen 63 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode e0 64 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Candlelight Fireworks Mode cccceceeeeseeeeeee 66 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode 67 Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist mode 0 00 68 Taking Underwater Pictures Underwater Mode Taking Still Pictures with Sound Synchro Sound Record Framing Your Pictures cccccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeeceeessaees Using the ZOOM cccccceeeeeeeceeeeteeeeeeee Setting the Exposure EV Compensation ae Using the Seli tim rzi2nie anise eee ee Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeees 78 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 0cse 79 Setting the Shooting Functions c cccsseeseees 81 Selecting the Focus Mode 81 Selecting the Flash Mode 83 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 85 Selecting the Quality Level 87 Adjusting the White Balance 88 Setting the Autofocus Conditions Setting the Sensitivity 92 Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review 93 Setting the Image Sharpnes
23. ay 3 eb z 0 Gi Rec Mode 113 AF Setting Sensitivity MENUJE xit P Bua Setting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrast level 1 Press the MENU button in G mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Contrast Use the four way controller 4 gt Gas to change the setting from BA sharpness s Normal to s High LED or Low ontrast To reduce the contrast choose and to N soinjzoldg UIYEL oe increase the contrast choose WENJExit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status IA If you use the Contrast function frequently you can save time by 5 assigning it to the Green button p 58 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 amp On the settings are saved when the camera is turned off while for others you can choose On or Off whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off The items which can be set to On or 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 settin
24. ny Same as Destination City Hometown Yes No cas Same as norig Destination DST Hometown Yes No p 155 ime Arda ccording to Hometown City initial setting Yes No Hometown DST According to Yes No initial setting gt 3 3 5 a gt 3 3 5 a x 170 According to Language 8 initial setting ves Ne pet Folder Name Standard Yes Yes p 158 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 159 Video Out According to Yes No p 160 initial setting Brightness Level Normal Yes Yes p 161 Power Saving 5 sec Yes Yes p 162 Quick Zoom Off Yes Yes p 108 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 163 Green Button Green Mode Yes Yes p 58 Playback Mode Palette Items Last Item Default Setting Memory Sa Page Setting 9 Interval 3 sec Yes Yes Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes p 110 Sound Effect On Yes Yes Digital Filter B amp W No p 127 Brightness Filter Standard No p 128 Start up Screen Optio Logo screen Yes Yes p 164 Key Operation Last Item Function Default Setting Memory pe Page Setting 9 E button Operation Mode LB mode Zoom 444 4 Zoom Position Wide Yes p 74 button p 72 A Drive Mode O Normal Yes p 77 Four way p 78 controller Y Shooting Mode Program Yes Yes p 53 lt Flash Mode 4a Auto Yes p 83 gt Focus Mode AF Autofocus Yes p 81 MENU button Menu D
25. sunlight Increase brightness of LCD monitor p 161 Shutter will not release Flash is charging Pictures 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 28 114 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 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 41 or use Manual Focus mode p 82 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 81 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
26. Number of at 23 C with flash used for 50 of shots and Recordable using a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Images in accordance with CIPA measuring conditions Approx 180 Playback Time At 23 C with the battery fully charged in Approx 230 min accordance with PENTAX conditions The time shown is approximate It may be shorter in low temperature conditions Max Charging Time Approx 100 min 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 xx x printer setting Border Status With without printer setting Waterproof Equivalent to JIS Class 8 protection IPX8 Continuous underwater picture taking possible for 30 min at depth of 1 5m Size 102 W x 51 H x 22 D mm excluding operating members Weight 120 g excluding battery and SD Memory Card Weight When 135 g including battery and SD Memory Card Shooting Accessories Rechargeable lithium ion battery battery charger AC plug cord USB cable AV cable software CD ROM strap operating manual gt 3 3 5 a x 179 xipueddy WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bo
27. Palette or Playback Mode Palette Taking Pictures Taking Pictures PENTAX QS 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 81 p 96 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 53 Taking Still Pictures p 40 soinjzoldg HulyeL In the Green mode you can enjoy easy picture taking using standard settings regardless of the settings in the 48 Rec Mode menu o a 5 amp ay 3 a o 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 halfway The focus frame turns green if
28. Started 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 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 Taking Pictures N A 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 ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide for instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer Recording and Playing Back Sound N OOo 90 Q 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 eo This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions Appendix o This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories Ca
29. also change the setting using the four way controller A V 2 Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode Fal G v a 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 around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out Setting the flash mode to Auto Red eye or Flash On Red eye is also an effective way of preventing red eyes If the subject s eyes appear red despite such precautions they can be corrected by the red eye compensation function p 129 seinj old Bulye Saving the Flash Mode p 97 MENUJE xit D A A A LLA EA SOFT e oN Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from six 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
30. as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom button a Four way controller v OK button Four way controller lt 4 lt Shutter release button SHUTTER Four way controller gt gt Green button MENU button MENU Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap O ST20 supplied with the camera payers Buiye9 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 Powering the Camera 3 Battery Charging indicator la To power outlet While charging D Lights red 2 Charging finished a Lights green a e D gt 2 AC plug cord Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non use or when the Battery depleted message appears 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D BC8 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is finished 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished The time required to fully charge the battery is about 100 minutes max The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0 C to 40 C
31. depending on what color your pet is closer to black or white or in between 1 2 3 4 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select 2 Pet Press the OK button The Pet mode selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 2 2 4 or There are two icons of a cat and a dog Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture Choose whichever you prefer Press the OK button The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken soainyolg Buryey Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist mode You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture The panorama software ACDSee for PENTAX ACD photostitcher on the CD ROM S SW30 supplied with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture seinj oldg BulyeL 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select Jaa Panorama Assis
32. display Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Battery card cover PC AV terminal AUDIO VIDEO L R white yellow 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 is turned off before connecting it to the TV 1 Open the battery card cover and connect the AV cable to the PC AV terminal 2 Connect the other ends of the AV cable image yellow sound white to the TV s image input terminal and sound input terminal When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal 3 Turn the TV and camera on fe You are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 optional if ba you intend to use the camera for a long time 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 I D lt 5 ce Ow D Q ol o 5 2 is 5 3 D a 113 Changing the Video Output Format sp 160 Deleting Images Deleting a 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 120 a 1 En
33. event Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture The OptioWP lets you choose a frame and display it on the screen before you take the picture so you can be sure that the frame complements your subject perfectly p 72 Of course you can still use the editing functions to add a frame afterwards p 130 For decorating your pictures with a frame Easy to Navigate Capture and Playback Functions The user friendly design of the OptioWP enables easy operation with the minimum number of buttons on the camera body Simply by choosing the appropriate icon you can select Capture mode p 53 and choose the optimal settings for the situation or Playback mode p 104 p 122 and enjoy the various playback and editing functions Pressing the Green button displays a guide on the LCD monitor to let you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them p 62 e Press the Green button while the Mode Palette is displayed to display the guide p 62 Use the Green mode to take pictures easily using standard settings p 64 Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You With its compact stylish design the OptioWP is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck so you always have it with you like your cell phone It has a useful clock function Clock Mode for telling the time too p 166 Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer
34. 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 44 enlarges the area captured by the camera Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame 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 41 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 64 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 monitor 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 su
35. mode The playback mode such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor is referred to as P mode In PJ mode you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back Follow the procedure below to switch between 3 mode and gt mode To Switch From Mode to gt Mode 1 Press the D button The camera switches to BE mode To Switch From gt Mode to Mode 1 Press the A button or shutter release button halfway or fully The camera switches to 3 mode Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to Playing Back Images p 42 for instructions U D s 3 a Ww D Q ol o 5 2 iw o D 2 3 amp 3 D Q D O 104 Zoom fa Q 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 Frame 1 In A mode press amp on the Zoom 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 P to move the frame When 10 or more images Select amp Delete 100 0010 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 The icons that a
36. mode screen appears and the alarm rings for one minute when the set time is reached while the camera is turned off You can stop the alarm by pressing any button on the camera except the shutter release K button while the alarm is ringing 5 25 FRI The alarm will not ring when the set time is reached if the camera has been turned on n p Ss Q N How to display the a Setting menu MENU gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button WENDExit MENU button Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Setting the Date and Time p 38 serve as the t Hometown date and time By using the world time function you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown Destination This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone The procedure for setting the Destination date and time is described below 1 Select World Time on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt iqagme The World Time screen appears Destination 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y Newalork to select Destination or t ne Hometown Displays the time in the city selected as the Destination city tt Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city 4 Press the four way controller gt The Destination screen appears The city that is currently selected blink
37. on shooting mode and shooting conditions _ e In general battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases e Be sure to take a spare battery 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 fl indicator on the LCD monitor Screen Display Battery Status green Adequate power remains t green Battery is running low cl yellow Battery is running very low red Battery is exhausted Battery depleted The camera will turn off after this message appears e Recycling Batteries ORY This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable eS Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol Li ion Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera 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 26 and take an appropriately shaped adapter plug with you The socket shape does not affect the charging method payieyg umg Adapter plug cau
38. 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 Select image oKJOK 100 0017 Print this image A Print with this setting MENUS Change PictBridge Paper Size SA Setting Paper Type B Setting Quality etting Border Status Setting CE 9 Use the four way controller a 4 Y lt gt to choose the paper Setting 2L size eke You can only choose a size that is dae ores supported by your printer 4 x6 A3 10 Press the OK button MeyCancel ler 11 Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set Paper Type Quality and Border Status If you select amp 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 12 Press the OK button twice The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing i The power indicator 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 power indicator is blinking
39. on the sand at the beach or similar places The camera will sink if dropped in water so be sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water Be sure to check that the battery card cover is securely locked before using the camera in an environment where it is likely to get wet or dirty such as underwater or at the beach Water sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera Wipe off any water or dirt with a dry cloth as soon as possible after using the camera Avoid opening the battery card cover at the beach or by the sea Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the battery or the SD Memory Card Avoid changing the battery or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea make sure that it is turned off and the battery card cover is firmly closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time 2 or 3 minutes Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof packing or the packing contact surface The camera s waterproof function may be compromised by loose packing or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface If there is any such damage contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a ye
40. take Cancel pictures n 3 g a 149 How to display the i Setting menu MENU gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th MENUJE xit MENU button sbulyes o 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 Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd 1 Select Date Adjust on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Refer to Setting the Date and Time p 38 for the setting procedure How to display the a Setting menu MENU ex l Four way controller OK button MENUExit MENU button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 2 Select Sound on the i Setting menu Press the four way controller gt ma The Sound screen appears Wore 1 o gt Start up Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound On wen JOK Changing the Operation Volume 3 4 Changing the Sound Type 5 6 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Volume Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the volume Set the volume to 0 to mute operation sounds sbuiyas Use the four way controller 4 Y to select St
41. the brightness of the selected image 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to edit 2 Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select amp Brightness Filter 4 Press the OK button The brightness adjustment screen appears 5 Use the four way controller lt gt to adjust the brightness You can preview the results of the brightness adjustment 6 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears 7 Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 8 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using the digital filters or brightness filter An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the OK button if Red eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to correct 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Usethe four way controller A V lt gt to select Red eye Co
42. the camera Display the screen for DPOF settings in mode Refer to Steps 2 to 4 on p 136 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select All Images Press the OK button The screen for DPOF settings appears a DPOF setting for Choose the number of copies and alllimages whether to insert the date or not Refer to Steps 7 and 8 in Printing Single Images p 137 for details of how to make the settings Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images 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 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 auton You are recommended to use the AC adapter D AC8 when the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs 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 set
43. the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item See the list of default settings in the Appendix p 168 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 85 pictures Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p 87 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to the light p 88 conditions D oe For changing the area of the autofocus p 90 i rea lt Focus For limiting the lens movement area according to the W p 90 Limiter conditions Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 92 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p 76 Recorded For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 101 o Pixels 2 3 Frame Rate For setting the frame rate number of frames per p 102 second Color Mode For choosing a color mode for movies p 103 Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p 75 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p 93 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults
44. when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is being formatted Alarm is set This message appears when the alarm is set and before the camera automatically turns off 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 gt 3 3 5 a 173 gt a D fo 5 2 x 174 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not turn on Battery is not installed Check if battery is installed If not install battery Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery Reinsert battery according to symbols p 23 Battery power is low Charge the battery No image on LCD monitor Camera is connected toa PC LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a computer Camera is connected toa TV LCD monitor is off when camera is connected to a TV LCD monitor is set to OFF Press the OK button to turn LCD monitor on p 79 Image is displayed but is hard to see Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see when taking pictures outside in
45. when the p 97 camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p 94 Saturation For setting the color saturation p 95 Contrast For setting the image contrast level p 96 suoijeiadQ uowwog suoljeiadQ uowwog o memo e Use the Green mode to enjoy easy picture taking using standard settings regardless of the settings in the Rec Mode menu p 64 e Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu p 58 ti Setting Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 149 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the Sound start up sound shutter sound key operation sound p 151 and self timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date and time styles p 150 Alarm For setting the alarm p 153 World Time For setting the world time p 155 Language For setting the language in which menus and p 157 messages appear Folder Name For choosing how names are assigned to folders for p 158 storing images and sound files USB Connection For setting the USB cable connection to PC or printer p 159 Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p 160 Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor p 161 Power Saving For setting the time until the camera enters power p 162 saving mode For displaying an image at ma
46. 20 Color Mode Full Color Use the four way controller A V Frame Rate to select 30fps or 15fps Press the shutter release button halfway The frame rate setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status MENU Cancel oK OK Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies p 33 Gi Rec Mode 113 Ww Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting 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 1 Press the MENU button in mode z The 48 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Movie a 3 Press the four way controller gt g The Movie screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Color Mode 5 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 320 6 Use the four way controller AV Frame Rate yaar to choose a color 7 Press the shutter release button aeai TOK halfway The color mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status 103 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 3
47. 2x LCD Monitor 2 inch low reflection TFT color LCD monitor with backlight with brightness adjustment approx 85 kilopixels Playback Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max 8x scroll folder Functions display rotating sound playback slideshow movie playback and editing saving as still image dividing stitching histogram display bright dark portion display image sound copying digital filter brightness filter trimming resizing framing red eye compensation image recovery Focus Modes Autofocus Macro Infinity Pan Focus Manual Focus Autofocus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 9 point autofocus multiple spot changeable Still Picture Normal Approx 0 4 m 00 fe from lens front full zoom range Tele only g approx 0 5 m j Macro Approx 0 01 m 0 6 m Wide g Pan Focus Landscape full zoom range Manual focus Approx 0 01 m Wide Approx 0 5 m Tele 177 gt 3 3 5 x 178 Autofocus Movie from lens front Pan Focus Landscape full zoom range Manual focus Approx 0 01 m Wide Approx 0 5 m Tele Continuous AF and automatic tracking AF are possible only when Sport or Pet mode is selected for shooting mode FocusLock By half pressing shutter release button Exposure AE metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment Mechanism EV 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Shooting Mod
48. 4 Flash On p 83 Drive mode is set to or amp Focus mode is set to aA Shooting mode is set to 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 159 USB connection with printer does not work properly USB connection mode is set to PC Change the USB connection mode to Pictbridge p 139 gt 3 3 5 a 175 Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5 0 megapixels Sensor 5 19 megapixels total pixels 1 2 5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture 5m 2560x1920 pixels 4m 2304x1728 pixels 3m 2048x1536 pixels 2m 1600x1200 pixels 1024 1024x768 pixels 640 640x480 pixels Movie 320 320x240 pixels 160 160x120 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual 50 100 200 400 Standard Output Sensitivity File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF DPOF PictBridge PRINT Image Matching III Movie MOV QuickTime Motion JPEG streaming video approx 30fps 15fps PCM system monaural sound full color sepia B amp W Sound Voice memo voice recording WAVE PCM system monaural Synchro sound record Qualit
49. 6 Use the four way controller 4 to select Protect 7 Press the OK button All the images and sound files are protected sabew bunajag pue yoeg ured auton 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 m 2 5 amp v 5 2 a a 5 z 5 Co 3 D 7 122 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images 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 available io amp Movies cannot be resized You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to resize Press the four way controller 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 kh WO N Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Use the four way controller lt gt to choos
50. 6 mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears i 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Sharpness v 3 Use the four way controller lt gt 2 to change the setting from EEEE g s Normal to s Hard a or a Soft To soften the contours choose and to sharpen the contours choose WENUExit 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status IA If you use the Sharpness function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Gi Rec Mode 113 MENUJE xit P Bua Setting the Color Saturation Saturation You can set the color saturation 1 2 en memo Press the MENU button in mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Saturation Use the four way controller 4 gt O Rec Mode to change the setting from Y sharpness z Normal to s High iit or s Low To reduce the saturation choose and to increase the saturation choose WENUEXit Press the shutter release button halfway The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status If you use the Saturation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 o A 5
51. CO24J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO24U North America Canada Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch power indicator green Microphone Speaker Self timer lamp red Flash Lens Strap lug LCD monitor Battery card cover Battery cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery lock lever DC input terminal PC AV terminal Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Green button Zoom 44 amp 3 Q button button Four way controller OK DISPLAY button MENU button a Refer to Understanding the Button Functions p 44 p 47 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 Shooting mode p 53 Flash mode p 83 Drive mode p 72 p 77 p 78 1 8 Remaining image storage 2 3 4 Focus mode p 81 5 6 7 capacity 9 Battery indicator p 24 10 Key lock icon p 64 11 Focus frame p 40 12 EV compensation p 76 13 Date and time p 38 14 World time setting p 155 Camera shake icon p 79 Digital zoom icon p 74 Memory status p 34 Built in memory without card SD Memory Card Card is write protected eo Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode AO A e CH ae Oh j 5 Z
52. Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two p 134 Stitch Movies For joining two movies together p 135 Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture p 130 or Red eye For correcting still pictures where the flash has p 129 2 Compensation caused the subject to appear with red eyes Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to still pictures p 147 om Protect ror protecting images and sound files from p 120 D DPOF ere the DPOF print order data for still p 136 1g Image Recovery For recovering deleted images p 119 Start up Screen For setting the start up screen p 164 O e 3 3 e 5 e ge x z a 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 Press the four way controller Vv 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 suoijeiadQ uowwog o N 3 Press the Green button A guide of the selected shooting mode SNM For capturing appears bh 90 landscape views The camera 4 Press the OK button focuses on a wide range The camera returns to capture status with the selected shooting mode y Press the Green button while the guide is displayed to return to the Capture Mode
53. 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 Om Protect Press the OK button The protect screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y z to select Select image sound Select image sound ct lnagesound Press the OK button 2 The screen for choosing an image or sound file to protect appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the image or sound file you want to protect Use the four way controller 4 to select Protect Press the OK button The selected image or sound file is protected a Ff WwW N o om 2 coooa eotect this image sound s ewj Hur j q pue yoeg BulAejq o J fo IA To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 7 jemo 5 e appears below the file number on protected images and sound files during playback Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select O n Protect 2 3 Press the OK button 4 The protect screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select All Images Sounds ol Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears
54. L oo MF indicator o MA R O88 8 Rw 2 A SOFT M oT Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes The flash discharges automatically depending on the fa Auto i pu ight conditions The 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 Flash On Red eye This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions Soft Flash This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions e The flash will not discharge Flash Off in amp mode or mode or when the drive mode is set to or 8 or the focus mode is set to A A pre flash discharges when using the red eye reduction function In mode you can only select 4 or D A 3 a ay 3 eb S 0 83 1 Press the four way controller lt 4 in G mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed You can
55. LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt gt The previous or next image appears m GC SO f button D button Four way controller pero OK button Rotating the Displayed Image 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 M button The rotated image appears ka 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 Q P 400 004 displayed to display the Delete screen Use the Z four way controller A to select Deletion and m press the OK button p 114 as a a Les tty JAI Images Sounds OK a es YOINH suoljeiadQ uowwog o Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions O 0000 VO Power switch Turns the camera off 1 p 34 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway Except in a4 PF and MF modes sp 40 Takes the still picture when pressed down fully p 40 Starts and stops movie recording in s amp mode
56. OK button WENDExit MENU button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time After the power saving function has been activated you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons 1 Select Power Saving on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Power Saving i Quick Zoom 3 Use the four way controller a Y eZom i to select 2min 1min 30sec Green Button 15sec 5sec or Off Kee MENU Cancel 4 Press the OK button The Power Saving setting is saved te Power Saving does not function in the following situations in Playback mode e while the camera is connected to a PC or printer e when using the AC adapter e while recording a movie sbulyes o How to display the i Setting menu MENU gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button WENDExit MENU button Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time 1 Select Auto Power Off on the i Setting menu Press the four way controller gt Xi Setting Power Saving Quick Zoom Auto Power Off A pull down menu appears Green Button 2 Reset 3 Use the four way controller 4 Y
57. PENTAX Digital Camera Optio W Operating Manual Pi V To ensure the best performance from PictBridge your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera Thank you for buying the PENTAX OptioWP 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 OptioWP that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations industrial enterprise or as items for display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks e PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation The SD logo is a trademark All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagne
58. Q ae eb D 7 amp Macro mode PF Pan focus MF Bale This mode lets you adjust the focus manually 1 Press the four way controller gt Focus Mode in G mode _ Standard The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A Y 2 Press the OK button The focus mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status In mode the focus mode is set to aA jemo In amp mode you can only select AF and amp In amp mode you can only select a PF or MF Saving the Focus Mode p 97 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually MF is described below 1 Press the four way controller gt usa in a mode 2 Manual Focus Use the four way controller gt to select MF and press the OK button The central portion of the screen is magnified to twice its size 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 A W to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide A for distant focus v for closer focus 4 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 gt N soainjolg Ue
59. The OptioWP lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies p 122 And no more worries about accidentally deleting images because now with the OptioWP you can recover them again p 119 The wide range of editing functions includes resizing p 122 trimming p 124 changing the color p 127 and adjusting the brightness p 128 If your subject s eyes appear red in the picture you can correct them while the image is displayed in Playback mode p 129 You can divide a movie into two stitch two movies together or select a frame from a movie to save as a still picture p 132 Checking the Contents of the Package Software CD ROM Camera S SW30 OptiowP USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium ion USB7 I AVC7 battery D LI8 PENTAX Optiow gt PC Connection M PC Connection Manual Battery charger AC plug cord D BC8 PENTAX acosa gt PENTAX Optiowr a Quick Guide a ACDSee for PENTAX Operating Manual User Guide this manual Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 171 Type of AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D C024E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong United Kingdom D
60. ai Calgary Karachi Denver Kabul Chicago Male Miami Delhi Toronto Colombo New York Kathmandu Halifax Dacca Central and Mexico City East Asia Yangon South America Lima Bangkok Santiago Kuala Lumpur Caracas Vientiane Buenos Aires Singapore Sao Paulo Phnom Penh Rio de Janeiro Ho Chi Minh Europe Madrid Jakarta London Hong Kong Paris Beijing Amsterdam Shanghai Milan Manila Rome Taipei Berlin Seoul Stockholm Tokyo Athens Guam Helsinki Oceania Perth Moscow Adelaide Africa Dakar Sydney West Asia Algiers Noumea Johannesburg Wellington Istanbul Auckland Cairo Pago Pago gt 3 3 5 a 167 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 97 Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function p 165 No The setting is saved even after reset Rec Mode Menu Items xipueddy o Last Item Default Setting Memory me ane Page Setting Recorded Pixels 5m 2560x1920 Yes Yes p 85 Quality Level kx Better Yes Yes p 87 White B
61. ail images appear Press the button appears on the images and sound files N pR u F o m Select amp Delete 100 0010 oN 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 w appears on the selected images and sound files MENY Cancel ti Deletion vi If you select an image and press Q on the Zoom E3 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 soBbew Huljajaq pue yoeg Huleld o 116 Press the button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Select amp Delete Press the OK button The selected images and sound files are deleted eu Denia Delet m ie agesisound Ss Select amp Delete OKJOK I Y lt gt Q W o 2 x i gt Q s o co a gt Q 3 9 Q O 7 117 U D lt 5 ea w D Q x o 5 2 iw o 2 3 a 3 D Q D 0 118 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once auton Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 120
62. al 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 Avoid contact with garbage dirt sand dust water toxic gases salt etc as this may cause damage to the camera If rain or drops of water get onto the camera please wipe dry Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 30 regarding the SD Memory Card 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 The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D BC8 Do not use it with any other equipment Waterproof Function This camera has a waterproof capability equivalent to JIS Class 8 protection IPX8 To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera the front of the lens is protected by glass As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken the glass should be kept clean at all times Do not place the camera directly
63. alance AWB Auto Yes p 88 AF Setting Focusing Area t 4 Multiple Yes Yes p 90 Focus Limiter On Yes Yes p 90 Sensitivity Auto Yes p 92 EV Compensation 0 0 Yes p 76 Recorded Pixels 320 320x240 Yes Yes p 101 Movie Color Mode Full Color Yes Yes p 103 Frame Rate 30fps Yes Yes p 102 Digital Zoom On Yes p 75 Instant Review 1 sec Yes Yes p 93 Flash Mode On Yes p 83 p 72 Drive Mode Off Yes p 77 Memory p 78 Focus Mode Off Yes p 81 Zoom Position Off Yes p 74 MF Position Off Yes p 82 White Balance Off Yes p 88 Sensitivity Off Yes p 92 Memory EV Compensation Off Yes p 76 Digital Zoom On Yes p 75 p 79 DISPLAY Off Yes p 109 File On Yes Sharpness Normal Yes Yes p 94 Saturation Normal Yes Yes p 95 Contrast Normal Yes Yes p 96 i Setting Menu Lesi Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page Setting 9 Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes p 151 Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound On Yes Yes According to Date Style date initial setting Yes No Date Style time According to Yes No Date initial setting p 38 Adjust i i jes Date According to Yes No initial setting Time According to Yes No initial setting Alarm Setting Off Yes Yes Alarm p 153 Time 0 00 Yes Yes World Time Setting Off Yes Yes
64. anty policy does not affect the customer s statutory rights e The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community x pu ddy xipueddy o For customers 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
65. apture status If you use the Sensitivity function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Saving the Sensitivity p 97 Gi Rec Mode 113 Bil Recorded Pixels f Quality Level i White Balance AF Setting i Sensitivity MENUJE xit A Bud TA o OB SAG QA M SOFT 8 0 onn 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 The default setting is 1sec 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button in mode The 48 Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Instant Review Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the display time Press the shutter release button halfway The Instant Review setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Rec Mode EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review 4 EEE Memory SZ MENU Cancel 213 Instant Review 1 p 41 soainyolg uUe L gt Gi Rec Mode MENUJE xit P bua ef Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness You can give the image sharp or soft outlines 1 Press the MENU button in
66. ar Contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center regarding changing the packing A charge will be made Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface If any oil gets on the camera wash it off immediately with warm water The waterproof function does not apply to the camera s accessories FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA eseese 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ccccceeseeeeeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeees 3 COMGMIS secs dantraceasivie setae cusaycasceatesacti tts catecedadcvdetei taavudacodtetecsdacoapt 6 Composition of the Operating Manual Camera Features cccscssssseseeeeeseeeees Checking the Contents of the Package a Names of Parts orriren er unae aa a a a A r Taint 17 Names of Operating Parts 0 ccccccccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeesseeees 18 Monitor Indications 00 eee ee ee eee eeeeeeceeceeeeeaeseaeeseneseeeeeaeeeags 18 Getting Started 21 Attaching the Strap cccccccesceeeseeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeesneeeeseeeeeeeeeeeenseeeeeees Powering the Camera cccsseccsssesceeseeeeeeseneeseeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeesseneeeeseeeas Charging th Battery ein caine eis adn iat Installing the Battery ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeseeeeeeteaaees Charging the Battery Abroad oc Using the AC Adapte rivets fii Back a auanyaei eaoieiaveeees Installing the SD Memory Catrd cscccccesseeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeseeeeeeseees Recorde
67. art up Sound Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select 1 2 3 Off or USER and press the four way controller lt 4 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set Shutter Sound Operation Sound and Self timer Sound Select On Off or USER for the self timer sound 9 Press the OK button The setting is saved Setting the User Sound You can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as the user sound and then use this as the start up sound or shutter sound The sound to be used is recorded with the camera p 144 1 2 Select USER in Steps 7 and 8 above Press the OK button ae The Playback screen appears if a sound that can be used as the user sound has been saved in the camera USER appears il for the sound set as the user sound Use the four way controller lt gt sewcancel 6 oKJoK to choose a sound file Four way controller A Plays back the first two seconds of the sound file Four way controller VY Stops playback Press the OK button The selected sound is set as the user sound for the start up sound or shutter sound How to display the Setting menu ti Setting Vv MENU R Format Sound p gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th OK button MENUExit MENU button Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified ti
68. bject 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 93 You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button Hes JINO eS JINO o Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures mC S Co Shutter release button p LS E button Four way controller Playing Back Images 1 Press the gt button after taking a File number picture The image appears on the LCD monitor 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 Press the PJ button again in PJ mode or press the shutter release button halfway to return to O mode Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 1 2 Press the P button after taking a picture The image appears on the
69. but the file size becomes larger The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size sp 85 Quality Level Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Better Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail Press the MENU button in mode The Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A Y to select Quality Level Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the quality level Press the shutter release button halfway The Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status D A 53 a ay 3 eb 0 Good a fF ON A If you use the Quality Level function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures p 31 o A 3 amp ay 3 a o pud 2 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 Bed Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight
70. button fully Recording starts bated e The flash will not discharge in 8 mode The only focus modes that can be used in 8 mode are PF a and MF 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 button while recording a movie will not display the histogram 5 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Playing Back Movies p 112 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 D f 53 a ay 3 a o Gi Rec Mode 1 3 Rin MENUJE xit Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies 320 320 240 and L60 160 120 The more pixels there are the bigger the file size The data volume also varies depending on the frame rate setting p 33 Recorded Pixels for Movies 320 320x240 Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer 160 The file size is smaller but the total recording time is increased 160x120 Suitable for posting on a website or e mail O ak ON Pres
71. ce and is not compatible with this camera p 149 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 30 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 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 149 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 Data being processed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing or
72. d Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures ei Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies ccceeeeeeeee Turning the Camera On and Off cccsseecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeee Playback Only Mode iii ivea napid di anda Initial Settings sisiwi eadi eaid ee i Setting the Display Language te Setting the Date and Time ccccccceeeeeceeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeaes Quick Start Taking Still Pictures cccccessceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeeeeseseeeeseeeeeeesseenas Playing Back Still Pictures ccc cceseteessceseeeeeseeesneeeeseesseensnenenees Playing Back Images cceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeseeceeeteaees Playing Back the Previous or Next Image it Rotating the Displayed Image cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseteeeeseeees Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ccccsccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeee 44 mode Setting the Camera Functions 0 cccesecceceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeeeneeees 48 Setting with the Menus cceceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeeaee Menu Listo rianan aant e a a aa AAT tedeta does Setting the Shooting Mode nes Changing the Shooting Mode ICONS c ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeee 57 Calling Up a Specific Menu ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeaee 58 Setting the Playback Mode ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeaee 60
73. de and Xi Setting You cannot save different settings for the same function on the Green button and on the original menu suoijeiadQ uowWwog o Assigning a Function to the Green Button 1 Select Green Button on the 4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt Re The Green Button screen appears mIRGECOnIM de 3 Use the four way controller A V 3 of to choose a number oor 5 Press the four way controller gt roras A pull down menu appears Green Mode R ded Pixel Choose a function and press the Quality Keval OK button e Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the a T n necessary functions Press the shutter release button halfway The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Nn O AA A Using the Green Button 1 emo ww Press the Green button in mode The function assigned to 1 in Green Button on the Setting menu is called up EViCompensation Next function assigned to Green button Press the Green button again The function assigned to 2 is called up While the screen at right is displayed use the Green button to recall functions allocated to 3 and 4 Change the settings and press the KoRecoraed Pixeis OK button The camera returns to capture status Compensation e If the Green mode has been assigned to the Green button the camera enters the Green mode one second after the Green button is pressed
74. e Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to choose the shooting mode you want to remove 3 Press Q on the Zoom H Q button The shooting mode selection screen appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the mode icon you want to add and press the OK button The selected mode icon is added to the Mode Palette i Choose a shooting mode and press the Green button to display a guide of the shooting mode p 62 e The shooting modes assigned to the Capture Mode Palette and the order in which they appear are not returned to their defaults by selecting Reset on the t Setting menu suoijeiadQ uowwog Calling Up a Specific Menu When you assign functions to the Green button pressing the Green button displays the menus one after another This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation Sensitivity and White Balance L memo The following functions can be assigned to the Green button Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Focus Limiter Sensitivity EV Compensation Sharpness Saturation and Contrast The default setting is Green mode in 1 and no function in 2 3 or 4 The setting is returned to the default setting by selecting Reset on the i Setting menu The functions assigned to the Green button can be used in the usual manner on the original menus Rec Mo
75. e the size and quality Use the four way controller A Y 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 oO 123 s ewj Huyulld pue Hunipa o Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image 1 a A O N o Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to trim Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A 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 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 ra Movies cannot be trimm
76. ed MENU Guide 0KJOK pysiiveshow z a O OG wey 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 Hg 1 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 images make sure that there 4 5 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 4 V lt gt to select Image Sound Copy Press the OK button The copying method selection screen appears is enough space in the SD Memory Card Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Le S0 Press the OK button All the images and sound files are copied sabew Bunuda 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 A V E to select 60 gt Ce ag Press the OK button Si Ea Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the fi
77. ed Press the OK button The setting is saved and the screen returns to the 43 Rec Mode menu Press the MENU button The camera is ready to take pictures v a 5 Q ay fal eb S 7 o a 5 amp ay 3 a O 9 Rec Mode 113 gt 7 MENUJE xit 2 6 1 ASLA k OS 8X OA M SOFT 8 0 oN Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area Focusing Area Focusing Area ae Multiple Normal range rI Spot The autofocus range becomes smaller Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens movement area according to the conditions Set the Focus Limiter to amp to limit the focus to far distances from normal range during normal shooting and to close distances during macro shooting This enables quicker focusing 1 Press the MENU button in O mode The Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y to select AF Setting 3 Press the four way controller gt arsam 4 The AF Setting screen appears Focusing Area 4 Focus Limiter Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Focusing Area MENU Cancel oOo No M La Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to change the setting Use the four way controller
78. elect settings according to the color of your pet s coat suoljeiedQ uowwog Candlelight Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere The number of recorded pixels is set at 1280x960 45 SOFT Soft For taking pictures with soft blurred outlines 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 suoijeiadQ uowwog o amp Self portrait Use this mode to take pictures of yourself or include yourself in pictures The camera adjusts the focus and color Natural Skin Tone Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode 1N Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food The increased saturation gives pictures a bright vivid finish im Museum For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted Take care to avoid camera shake kA Use the Capture mode to assign shooting modes to the Capture Mode Palette In default status the 15 shooting modes from 4 to 45 are assigned to the palette You can change the modes on the palette Changing the Shooting Mode Icons In addition to the Green mode this camera has 20 shooting modes of which 15 are assigned to the Capture Mode Palette You can change the modes that appear on the Palette 1 Press the four way controller Vv in amp mode The Capture Mod
79. er release button fully The picture is taken A countdown of the recording time appears on the Instant Review screen e You can play back sound recorded in Synchro Sound Record mode in the same way as playing a voice memo p 148 e If you press the shutter release button fully while the camera is recording sound after taking the picture the camera immediately switches to capture status so the time that sound is recorded may be reduced sainyolg Buryey BOABse oe HR EA A SOFT e a oT 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 mea to select V Frame Composite h a and press the OK button N s IN Id HulyeL DriveiMiode 4 BrameaGomposites S ok JOK The frame selection screen appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the frame you want to use and press the OK button The frame appears on the screen memo Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The frame function is not available in BEA or amp mode Press the MENU button
80. era on follow the procedure below to set the display language and or current date and time If the Initial Setting screen appears Language Saa English gt t p 37 Setting the Display Language t p 38 Setting the Date and Time t Hometown New York Daz MENU Cancel 0K OK If the Date Adjust screen appears Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h t p 38 Setting the Date and Time Date 01 01 2005 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel OKJOK If neither screen appears setting is not required Setting the Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed 1 Press the four way controller gt The Language aa screen appears 2 Usethe four way controller lage payieyg umg Q 4 V lt gt to choose the display English Svenska Francais Pyccku language Deutsch et Espa ol pki Italiano PMC Nederlands BAR MENU Cancel 0K OK 3 Press the OK button The screen for setting the city and daylight saving time appears Initial Setting Language saa English gt t Hometown Press the four way controller Y New York DBE The frame moves to Hometown MENU Cancel OK OK Press the four way controller gt The Hometown screen appears Daylight saving time Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the city Press the four way controller The
81. es Green Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Panorama Assist Landscape Flower Portrait Underwater Surf amp Snow Sport Synchro Sound Record Pet Candlelight Soft Fireworks Self portrait Natural Skin Tone Food Museum Digital Filters B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Soft Brightness 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 2000 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 Soft Flash Slow synchronization is possible only in Night Scene mode Working Range Wide Approx 0 13 m 2 5m Standard Output Sensitivity in Auto condition Tele Approx 0 5 m 2 0m Standard Output Sensitivity in Auto condition Drive Modes Single frame Self timer approx 10 sec approx 2 sec Continuous Normal High Speed Frame Composite Self timer Electronic control type control time approx 10 sec 2 sec Time Function World Time 70 cities 28 time zones Clock Mode Clock display by holding down OK button while camera is turned off approx 10 sec Alarm Alarm with simultaneous display of the Clock mode at specified time Power Supply Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 AC adapter optional Battery Life
82. ess Q on the Zoom EQ button The image is magnified x1 to x8 Holding down Q on the Zoom amp 3 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 button Q Makes the image bigger max x8 Zoom EQ button H Makes the image smaller min x1 3 Press the OK button The image returns to single image display s ewl bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg auton e Movies cannot be magnified The guide does not appear if the LCD monitor display mode is set to No Icons 107 s ewj Huljajaq pue yorg BulAejq o PENTAX ti Setting 113 vw Format Sound Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO World Time th 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 Press the MENU button in P mode 1 kh O N ol The Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller gt The Xi Setting menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Quick Zoom Use the four way controller 4 gt to select w On or O Off w Jump
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84. firmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 8 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3m The frame composite function cannot be used on movies or images of size 2m and smaller An error message appears in Step 4 To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame press the Green button in Step 5 You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet etc When you register a new frame it replaces one of the existing frames in the built in memory Before you can 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 remove 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 sofbew Bunuig pue Bunyip m 2 5 co v 5 2 v 5 z 5
85. frame moves to DST Daylight Saving Time Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On or Off Press the OK button twice The Date Adjust screen appears O ON O Oo A You can change the display language p 157 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 160 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust Q 2 The frame moves to mm dd yy Daissi 4 Use the four way controller AY ate ante to choose the date and time ang ime 1 display style z WENU Cancel OKJ OK a 3 Press the four way controller gt hl 4 The frame moves to 24h MEENE Use the four way controller A Y fae Peep to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display E MENU C ancel OkK OK 5 Press the four way controller gt 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 2005 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0K OK 7 Press the four way controller gt roas The frame moves to the month Date Style mmidd yy 24h 8 Use the four way controller 4 Y Date 01 01 2005 to change the month Ti
86. gs will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select 0 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 Default Item Description Setting Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four way controller 4 p 83 wy The drive mode set with the four way controller 4 p 72 Drive Mode p 77 p 78 Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four way controller gt p 81 Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom 444 amp button 1 p 74 The manual focus position set with the four way controller MF Position gt 1 p 82 White Balance The White Balance setting on the 3 Rec Mode menu p 88 Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the 48 Rec Mode menu p 92 EV The EV Compensation setting on the I Rec Mode Compensation menu p 76 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting on the I Rec Mode menu x p 75 The LCD monitor information display mode set with the OK DISREAY button p 79 p 109 File If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been w selected file numbers are assigned sequentially i o a pej Q ay o D 2 97 o a 5 amp aw 3 a o
87. he Recorded Pixels for Movies p 101 Selecting the Frame Rate p 102 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use 320 320x240 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 Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer 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 30 fps frames per second Recorded Pixels Frame Rate and Recording Time Approximate recording time 30fps 15fps Sound Built in 64MB Built in 64MB Built in 64MB Memory Memory Memory 30 320x240 16sec 1M 30sec 2min 32 sec 56 sec 23 min 132 min 1 min 5 min 1min 10min 2sec 13 sec 1602120 1 sec 52 sec 52 sec 45 sec 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 peyle s Buryje5 Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust sc
88. iddling 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 small children Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks 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 battery 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 battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode
89. image is correct or not If the exposure 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 With the OptioWP you can check the brightness distribution of the image by displaying it on the LCD monitor as well as by referring to the histogram Bright portions where the image is so bright that it is totally white blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions where the image is so dark that it is totally black blink yellow p 19 sainjzoldg HulyeL Setting the Shooting Functions BHM Satake A GHADA A SOFT ANT Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40cm 16 in or more The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx 1 cm to 60 cm 0 4 in to 24 in The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway A Infinity landscape This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is mode set to flash off This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train The entire picture from the front to the back is focused sharply AF Autofocus o a
90. in the frame selection screen to display the Rec Mode menu The frames used in this function are stored in the camera s built in memory They can be replaced with frames from the SD Memory Card by pressing the Green button in the frame selection screen p 131 The number of recorded pixels is fixed at using the frame function 3M when taking pictures v a 5 Q ay fal etb z t a Swe OA LHA A A SOFT 8 0 onm Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area x 1 soinjolg HulyeL wv Press the Zoom 4 44 4 button in amp mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 44 Wide enlarges the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification 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 e 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 defau
91. ing the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have CH finished printing A Print with DPOF setting 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer m 2 5 a v 5 2 a a 5 z 5 a 3 D a z 143 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound with the camera The microphone is located on the top of the camera When recording sound aim the camera to obtain the best conditions Microphone 4 5 Guide Sagoo TIO 1 Press the four way controller Y in O mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select amp Voice Recording 3 Press the OK button 1 2 The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time 04 34 44 oot AAioo SHUTTER GEQS tart 4 Press the shutter release button o Ao fully Recording starts The self timer lamp blinks 0010 M 409 during recording When the Green button is pressed during SHUTTERS top recording an index can be added to the index current sound file 5 Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops punos y9eg BulAejg pue Hulpiosay 144 om e If you press and hold down the shutter release button in Step 4
92. interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets 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 Memo Memo 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 mai
93. isplay i Rec Mode p 48 menu OK DISPLAY Information N ral x Yes p 79 button Display p 109 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter D AC8 Rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Battery charger D BC8 AC plug cord D CO2A Australia D CO24E Europe D CO2H Hong Kong United Kingdom D CO24J Japan D CO2K Korea D CO24U North America Canada USB cable I USB7 AV cable I AVC7 Strap O ST20 O ST24 O ST8 O ST30 Camera case O CC24 0 CC30 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera gt x D 5 x 171 gt a D 5 2 x 172 Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Battery depleted The battery is exhausted Charge the battery using the battery charger 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 28 p 114 Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again p 122 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 you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other devi
94. 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 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 e This warr
95. king Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Candlelight Fireworks Mode You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes Use this mode when taking pictures of night views This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks sein olq BulyeL _ Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select W Night Scene Candlelight or Fireworks Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken a A WwW N i i The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 77 The number of recorded pixels is set at 1280x960 in mode e You can assign the mode to the Capture Mode Palette if it does not appear there already s p 57 e The sensitivity is set at 50 in mode ARRA 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
96. le 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 U sing the Digital Filters This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color etc You can choose from nine filters B amp W sepia red pink purple blue green yellow and soft 1 a fF O N Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to edit Press the four way controller The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select 0 Digital Filter Press the OK button The digital filter selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose a digital filter You can preview the results of the filter effect Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original sebew bunuug pue bunipy s ewj Huyulld pue Hunipa o Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust
97. lish Choose the video output format to match Folder Name Standard the output format of the AV equipment pe 4 Press the OK button Brightness Level E The Video Out setting is saved MenyCancel sok i 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 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment sp 113 How to display the i Setting menu MENU ex Four way controller MENU button 4X Setting vw Format Sound Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO World Time th MENUJE xit Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 1 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Brightness Level Use the four way controller 4 gt to adjust the brightness The monitor gets darker as the bar slider moves to the left toward and brighter as it moves to the right toward Press the MENU button The Brightness Level setting is saved Y Setting 213 Language E5 English Folder Name Standard USB Connection PC Video Out NTSC Brightness Level E gt Z MENUJE xit sbuijas How to display the i Setting menu MENU gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO Four way controller World Time th
98. llowing operations can be performed during playback Zoom 66 4 4 Increases the volume Zoom 44 4 446 Reduces the volume 3 Press the four way controller Playback stops m Sound files for images taken in Synchro Sound Record mode can be played back in the same manner Deleting a Sound File p 115 oz punos y9eg BulAejg pue Hulpiosay Settings Camera Settings How to display the 4 Setting menu gt Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm El Four way controller World Time th DZ OK button WENDExit MENU button 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 has been 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 Select Format on the Xi Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V maa to select Format All d deleted 4 Press the OK button acs Formatting starts When formatting is POEN completed the camera is ready to
99. lt settings To take pictures using only the optical zoom set the digital zoom to 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Off Use the four way controller 4 V to select Digital Zoom Use the four way controller 4 gt to select On or oO Off Rec Mode Press the shutter release button halfway Digital Zoom The digital zoom function setting is saved 213 gt Mh and the camera returns to capture status Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p 97 soainjolg uUe L soinjolg HulyeL MENUJE xit A Shae O 6 8 Rw A M SOFT O ONO 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 mode a The Rec Mode menu appears RJ EV Compensation 40 0 gt 2 Use the four way controller A Y Movi to select EV Compensation 3 Press the four way controller i MENUJE xit 4 gt You can change the EV setting 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 OK button The EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture stat
100. me You can choose whether the alarm will ring at the same time every day or only once at the set time Setting the Alarm Select Alarm on the i Setting menu Press the four way controller gt TE The Alarm screen appears 1 2 3 Alarm Off 4 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Time 0 00 Use the four way controller A Y to select Off Once or Everyday and press the four way controller lt 4 Press the four way controller Next set the time 6 Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the hour field 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the hour then press P The frame moves to the minute field Change the minutes in the same manner MENU Cancel oO 3 g a 153 8 Press the OK button Gilt Setting 173 The screen returns to the Setting menu Format Check that Alarm is set to amp On Sound Date Adjust 03 25 2005 9 Press the OK button Alarm wo Alarm is set appears and the camera turns 2 Tim off MENUJE xit Checking the Alarm 1 Select Alarm on the i Setting menu Check that Alarm is set to amp On 2 Press the four way controller gt The Alarm screen appears Check the alarm frequency and time 3 Press the MENU button twice The camera is ready to take pictures Cancel OKJOK Turning the Alarm Off The Clock
101. me 0 00 Change the day and year in the same MENU Cancel 0K OK manner Next change the time If you selected 12h in Step 4 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time ba Press the OK button The camera is ready to take pictures If you set the date and time from the Setting menu the screen will return to the menu Press the OK button again 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 e 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 e You can change the language and date and time settings with the menu operations p 150 p 157 payieyg Buye9 Q Yes JINO Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch eS CS Shutter release button D Zoom 44 4 button PENTAX QS 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 This is called Still Picture Capture mode Confirm the subject and shooting
102. mera auton Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised payieyg Buiye9 Q payieys Buriya e This camera uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction Insert the battery correctly If the battery is incorrectly oriented malfunction may result Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time remove the battery The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery Avoid changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry e Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time at 23 C with the LCD monitor on the flash used for 50 of shots and the battery fully charged Image Storage Capacity Playback Time Approx 180 pictures Approx 230 min The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards The playback time is based on PENTAX measuring conditions Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending
103. mera Features In addition to basic picture taking the OptioWP 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 Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera acs N The OptioWP is the only camera of its class that lets you take pictures continuously 1 5 m underwater for 30 minutes The lock mechanism of the battery card cover is designed for underwater picture taking p 70 For taking pictures while snorkeling For taking pictures at the pool or while playing in a river or lake For taking pictures while enjoying various outdoor activities without worrying about your camera getting a bit dirty A quick wipe with a wet cloth is all it needs Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures With the OptioWP not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture A total of 20 seconds of sound 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed are saved p 71 For recording yourself saying Say cheese or Look at the camera For including the cheers of the crowd at exciting moments of a sporting
104. mpensation 4 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the gt image appears EmA onigin 5 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Overwrite or Save as Save as is the only available option for protected images 6 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original sebew Bunuda pue Bunipy auton e The red eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera An error message appears in Step 4 e The red eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera m 2 z 5 amp 5 2 v a 5 z 5 amp 3 D Co z 130 Slideshow Z Jeeli Mny Guide 0KJOK Adding a Frame Frame Composite This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures There are three frames already stored in the camera 1 a A Q o Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image to which you want to add a frame Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select V Frame Composite Press the OK button The frame selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose a frame Press the OK button A con
105. n mode recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds e Press the shutter release button halfway while the self timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown o A 5 ay 3 eb z 0 OMB Oe HS8ROR WOND Taking a Series of Pictures Continuous Shooting Mode High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode In this mode pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed 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 Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 3 frames per second until the HS buffer memory is full 1 Press the four way controller 4 in mode 2 Use the four way controller lt gt V Set to select Continuous Shooting or Fe me amp HS Cont Shooting and press the F EI i DrivelMod OK button 5 continuons Shooting The camera is ready to take a series of pictures 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is KOK in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully Pictures are taken continuously for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed auto The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting mode The continuous shooting function is
106. na 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 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
107. not available in WA amp Bad SOFT or mode soinj olg UYL 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 number of recorded pixels is fixed at 1280x960 in high speed continuous shooting mode The focus exposure and white balance are locked with the first image N oo Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the OK button Normal Display Histogram Info No Icons Backlight Off For details of each display mode refer to Monitor Indications p 18 gt k All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal amp appears when camera shake is likely to occur To prevent camera shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 77 Normal Display Histogram Info o a Q ae Q etb D 7 Backlight Off Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness distribution of the image with the brightness on the horizontal axis darkest at the left and brightest at the right and the number of pixels on the vertical axis The shape of the histogram tells you whether the exposure of the
108. ns 0K 0K 6 Press the OK button The screen for setting the DPOF print order data for the selected image appears If DPOF settings have already been made for an image the previous number of copies and date setting or O will be displayed 7 Use the four way controller 4 Y to choose the number of copies 8 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted Off The date will not be imprinted To continue setting DPOF print order data use the four way controller lt gt to choose another image and repeat Steps 7 and 8 9 Press the OK button The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu 100 0017 DPOF DPOF setting for this image 100 0077 DPOF DPOF setting for this image i To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 7 and press the OK button caution Depending 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 sebew Bunuda pue Bunipy LEZA Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date 1 2 S m 2 z 5 amp v 5 2 v a 5 z 5 amp 3 D 7 138 the settings are applied to all the images stored in
109. ntained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number OptioWP Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place January 2005 Colorado 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 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE 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 Post
110. o Default Settings p 168 for the reset settings 1 Select Reset on the 4 Setting menu Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears 2 3 Use the four way controller 4 to 4 Reset select Reset Press the OK button The settings return to the defaults RESET Reset to initial setting Cancel The following settings are not affected by resetting Date Adjust Language i World Time Video Out and Mode Palette setting sbuiqas n 3 g N 166 Displaying the Clock Mode OK button You can use the camera as a clock With the camera turned off press and hold down the OK button to display the clock on the LCD monitor 1 Press and hold down the OK JER button The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds Pressing the power switch turns the camera off immediately Appendix List of World Time Cities Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time Region City Region City North America Honolulu Africa Jerusalem Anchorage West Asia Nairobi Vancouver Jeddah San Francisco Tehran Los Angeles Dub
111. ode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Underwater Press the OK button The Underwater mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Before taking pictures underwater make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery card cover and check that the cover is securely locked p 23 e Before opening the battery card cover after using the camera underwater make sure that there is no water dirt or sand on the battery card cover or anywhere on the camera Wipe the camera before opening the cover Waterproof Function p 5 ry Taking Still Pictures with Sound Synchro Sound Record This mode lets you record a total of 20 seconds of sound with a still picture 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button 1 2 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to select amp Synchro Sound Record Press the OK button The Synchro Sound Record mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutt
112. p 99 Starts and stops sound file recording in amp mode p 144 Green button Switches to the Green mode p 64 Calls up the assigned menu p 58 Displays an explanation of the function selected on the Mode Palette p 62 Zoom 44 H3 Q button Changes the captured area p 74 Removes adds a shooting mode on the Capture Mode Palette p 57 gt button Switches to the BE mode p 104 Four way controller 4 Changes the drive mode p 72 p 77 p 78 Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 53 4 Changes the flash mode p 83 gt Changes the focus mode p 81 AV Adjusts MF in MF mode p 82 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 79 MENU button Displays the 48 Rec Mode menu p 48 suoljeiadg uowwog suoijeiadQ uowwog o O 0000 NO Power switch Turns the camera off p 34 Shutter release button Switches to 3 mode when pressed down halfway or fully p 104 Green button Switches from single image display to the Delete screen p 114 Switches from nine image display to the Select amp Delete screen e p 116 Displays a guide of the function selected on the Playback Mode Palette p 62 Zoom amp i Q button Switches from single image display to nine image display when Ed is pressed and to folder display when E is pressed again Return
113. play of the selected folder during folder display p 106 suoijeiadg uowwog Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings press the MENU button to display the E 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 displays the 49 Rec Mode menu During recording During playback k AN 0312512005 a 14 25 suoljeiadQ uowwog o O Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance j 01 01 2005 AF Setting Qs Oo Sensitivity o Recorded Pixels 5m Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Sensitivity WEN or COE LE Press halfway Change the Apia iii ool Mei Change the setting and go 03125720 Gey 0312512005 setting and go to mode 25 to BE mode Ss A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation Ex To set the Quality Level on the 4 Rec Mode menu 1 Press the MENU button in 6 mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller 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 U
114. ppear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture without sound amp with image Still picture with sound 2 Movie first frame appears sabew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg 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 gt button to switch to mode s ewj Huljajaq pue yoeg BulAejq o Folder Display If images and sound files are stored in several folders follow the procedure below to find the folder that you are looking for 1 2 In mode press F on the Zoom TQ button The screen changes to nine image display Press F on the Zoom EQ 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 158 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 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to magnify 2 Pr
115. pter 5 J 3 Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter D AC8 optional is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery card cover 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the camera with the 4 symbol pointed toward the LCD monitor Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet 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 be lost if either becomes disconnected while data being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built in memory Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA p 1 before using the AC adapter Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter The battery inside the camera is not charged by connecting the AC adapter to the camera Do not apply excessive pressure to the front or back of the camera when opening and closing the battery card cover as this may dislodge the waterproof packing If the packing is not in the correct position the waterproof performance of the camera will be compromised ae payieyg Buiye9 Q Installing the SD Memory Card
116. r other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If water should happen to get inside the product consult a PENTAX Service Center Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter unplug the power cord and discontinue use Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment fire or electrical shock e Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust This can cause a fire A Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC 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 Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium ion battery D LI8 This can cause overheating or malfunctions Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package This will be useful if you experience problems abroad
117. re 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 battery is 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 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 condensation 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 pict
118. recording continues until you take your finger off the button This is useful for making short sound recordings such as for the user sound in the Sound menu Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files e Pressing the OK button clears the voice recording screen from the LCD monitor Press the OK button again to display the voice recording screen E punos y9eg Pulled pue BuipIov yY Q Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in amp mode 1 Press the D button 2 Use the four way controller 4 gt 1 2 to choose a sound file to play an back J 3 Press the four way controller A 00 00 00 The sound file is played back 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time 00 01 30 GEN 03 25 2005 ROY 14 25 The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback Zoom 444 4 4 Increases the volume Zoom 444 4 444 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 recorded 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
119. reen appears when you turn the camera on follow the procedure on p 36 to set the display language and or current date and time 2 Press the power switch again The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off Taking Pictures p 63 Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically Memory status when the camera turns on appears on the 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 Power switch Playback Only Mode 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 amp mode 1 Press the power switch while holding down the P button The camera turns on in Playback Only Mode To switch from Playback Only mode to I mode turn the camera off and then turn it on again Playing Back Still Pictures p 42 payieys Bug peyleys 6uiyja5 Initial Settings Four way controller OK button If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the cam
120. s Sharpness 94 Setting the Color Saturation Saturation 0 cscceeeeeeeseeeeeeee 95 Setting the Image Contrast Contrast ccccceeceeeeeeteeeeseeeeeeee 96 Saving the Settings Memory ccsscceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeneeeeeeneenes 97 Recording MOVIES ccsseccceeseceeeeeceeeeeeeeeseneeeesaeeeeseaeeeseeaeeesseeeeeeeaees 99 Recordingia Movie n ne iinei ie eee 99 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies c scceeeseeeeeees 101 Selecting the Frame Rate ccccccceceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeeteneeeeee 102 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Col0r MOd 2 42 40 4ech tea eA OM te ae 103 Playing Back and Deleting Images 104 Playing Back Images cccsecceeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseseaeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeneeees 104 To Switch Between 3 Mode and BE Mode n se 104 Playing Back Still Pictures cceccecceteeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaees Nine Image Display and Folder Display ste ZoomiPlaybackiti cet ancy tetany enes se nied els te Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 0 109 Slideshow i Playing Back Movies cccssseeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeseneeeeeeeeeeneeees 112 Playing Back amp MoVie is sisien ara diia 112 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment csccccesseeeeeeeeeeeee 113 Deleting Wages inisieer esaii nenie ster enecteeesectee 114 Deleting a Single Images Sound FileS
121. s on the map 5 Use the four way controller lt gt MENU Cancel 0k JOK sbuiyas 4London to change the Destination city TEE MENU Cancel OK OK The current time location and time difference of the selected city appear 6 Use the four way controller Y to select DST sbulyes L memo Use the four way controller lt gt to select w On or Off Select w On if the Destination city uses daylight saving time Press the OK button twice The World Time setting is saved Select ft in Step 3 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city How to display the i Setting menu MENU ex l Four way controller MENU button Date Adjust 03 25 2005 Alarm oO World Time th MENUJE xit Changing the Display Language You 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 Select Language 3 on the 4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Language aa screen appears Refer to Setting the Display Language p 37 for the setting procedure Language amp English Svenska Francais Pycckn Deutsch Zz Espa ol pjs Italiano PME Nederlands AAR MENU Cancel 0K OK
122. s the MENU button in mode T Use the four way controller A Y to select Movie he O Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller gt T Use the four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears he Movie screen appears Movie Recorded Pixels 4 Use the four way controller A V Color Mode to change the number of recorded Frame Rate 30fps pixels Press the shutter release button WENCancel halfway The recorded pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate of Movies p 33 soainjolg Buyey MENUJE xit Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose the frame rate number of frames per second The 1 o a 5 amp 3 fa a O Nn O a A ON more frames per second the better the quality of the movie but the file size becomes larger You can choose 30fps frames per second or 15 fps frames per second Press the MENU button in mode The 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 Y to select Frame Rate Press the four way controller gt qa A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 3
123. s to the previous display when Q is pressed p 105 Enlarges the image when Q is pressed during single image display Returns to the previous display when F is pressed p 107 Can be used to adjust the volume during movie or sound file playback p 112 p 146 gt button Switches to 3 mode p 104 Four way controller A Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file p 112 p 146 Vv Displays the Playback Mode Palette p 61 Stops a movie or sound file during playback p 112 p 146 lt gt Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single image display p 42 Frame forwards frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback p 112 Fast forwards reverses and moves to the index in sound file playback p 146 AV lt P Moves the display area during zoom display p 107 Selects an image in nine image display and a folder in folder display p 105 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 109 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 105 p 107 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 106 MENU button Displays the 48 Rec Mode menu during single image display p 48 Returns to single image display during Playback Mode Palette display p 60 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 105 p 107 Changes to nine image dis
124. s to x8 magnification Pressing Q on the Zoom amp Q button once magnifies the image in stages from x1 0 to x8 0 Press the P button The camera is ready to play back images Te ti Setting 3 3 A Power Saving 5sec Quick Zoom E Auto Power Off 3min Green Button Reset MENUJE xit Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in EE mode Pressing the OK button changes the display mode Refer to p 20 for details of each display mode Normal Display a 610020026 gt et ME Shi Ol VaN 0312512005 WS 12 go Histogram Info BK 0026 PMH ol Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode p 79 saebew Bun aj q pue yoeg BuiAelg a D lt 5 w D Q x o 5 2 iw 5 3 D Q a 110 You can play back recorded images one after another 1 2 3 4 ol 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 Use the four way controller A V lt gt to select Slideshow 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 pau
125. se the four way controller 4 Y to change the setting a 113 RE Rec Mode Ww O Rec Mode 1 3 RE Quality Level bx x Exit Rec Mode 113 RE Quality Level qP Cancel The quality level changes each time the four way controller A is pressed O 3 3 e 5 e 5 2 Z 5 a 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 with 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 Saves the current setting exits the menu and returns to the original screen MENY a gt Saves the current setting and returns to Step 3 MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection exits the menu and returns to Step 3 This displays
126. sed Press any button 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 2 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 EI 3 Press the OK button The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears 4 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Interval 5 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 6 Usethe four way controller 4 Y to change the interval and press the OK button You can choose from 3sec 5sec 10sec 20sec and 30sec 7 Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to select Screen Effect You can choose from Off Wipe Checker and Fade Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right gt I Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in Fade 8 Use the four way controller A Y to select Sound Effect 9 Use the four way controller lt 4 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 10 Press the OK button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect
127. size The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting p 87 Recorded Pixels sainjolg Buiyey Recorded Pixels Use 5m 2560x1920 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or 4m 2304x1728 editing images on a PC 3m 2048x1536 5 Zm 1600x1200 E For making postcard size prints 024 1024x 768 640 640x 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail 1 Press the MENU button in mode The 43 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels La D a 5 amp ay fa a o Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to change the number of recorded pixels Z MENU Cancel 0KJOK Press the shutter release button halfway The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status If you use the Recorded Pixels function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures p 31 Gi Rec Mode 113 RM MENUJE xit ADNIA k O LAOA M SOFT e 0 oN 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
128. t 2 3 Press the OK button 4 Use the four way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined lt Joins the images at the left gt Joins the images at the right A Joins the images at the top v Joins the images at the bottom Set shift direction The example shows the images when P is selected Take the first image Press the shutter release button fully to take the first image The right edge of the image appears in semi transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor Move the camera to the right and take the second image Move the camera until the semi transparent image and the actual view overlap and press the shutter release button Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to take the third and subsequent images The camera cannot join the images Use the panorama software supplied with the camera ACDSee for PENTAX ACD photostitcher Refer to the ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide for instructions on stitching images sainjolg Buryey soinjzolg HulyeL P Taking Underwater Pictures Underwater Mode This camera has a waterproof capability equivalent to JIS Class 8 protection IPX8 and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1 5 m continuously for 30 minutes Use the Underwater mode to take underwater pictures that capture the blueness of the sea 1 2 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture M
129. ter the FI mode and use the four way controller a lt gt to choose the image sound file you want to oD delete 9 p A 2 Press the ff button 2 The confirmation screen appears 5 3 Use the four way controller A to m 2 select Deletion ai 3 a 4 Press the OK button ai e The image or sound file is deleted ro 2 2 B Al nagesSounds If you press the button during Instant Review the screen in Step w 2 appears enabling you to delete the image you have just taken p 43 Recovering Deleted Images p 119 114 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image p 147 you can delete the sound without deleting the image 1 2 3 4 L memo Enter the gt 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 A ee Select Deletion in Step 3 above to delete both the image and sound file Sound Deletion ji sebew bunajag pue yoeg BulAelg Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from 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 _ In mode press E on the Zoom EQ button Nine thumbn
130. 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 Press the battery cover lock lever in the opposite direction to Q fy gt Q ao a A 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 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 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 temperatu
131. the point where the two movies were joined This is because in Movie Edit mode the movie data is edited in units of one second so if the last frame of the first movie lasts less than one second it is drawn out to one second when it is joined to the second movie When two movies are joined together the second movie file is deleted s ewj Bununda pue bunipy 135 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 Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image O Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not In mode use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to print Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 V lt gt to select gt DPOF Press the OK button The DPOF screen appears Use the four way controller 4 Y to select Select image m 2 5 amp v 5 2 v 5 z 5 amp 3 D a 7 136 a A WO N Me
132. the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken K a If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button the menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed p 59 In Green mode you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK button e You cannot use the O Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green mode If you try to display the I Rec Mode menu or Capture Mode Palette key lock icon appears If you switched to gt mode from Green mode you cannot display the O Rec Mode menu by pressing the MENU button If you try to display the Rec Mode 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 Autofocus Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels 5m 3m for Frame Composite function Quality Level kx Better White Balance AWB Auto Focusing Area t 3 Multiple Focus Limiter mw On Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 0 Digital Zoom w On Instant Review 1sec Sharpness s Standard Saturation s Standard Contrast s Standard v a 5 Q ay fal etb S t Ta
133. tic 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 III compliant 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 e There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product 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 m
134. ties Default Settings eaea Eaa raa Optional Accessories ssssssssssssensssnnnrsnunrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnana MeSSages iii aaraa aeaaea Aaaa aaas a aare aasa anaa deae aa Ea Tro bleshooting siisii niii iatea aaae Main Specifications cccccescceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees WARRANTY POLICY cccccssssessssesseessenseesesseeseessenseesaesseesaessenseseaess The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below So indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation La 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 mode This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files w B The icons above the title show the shooting modes that can BEL a 2 activate the function D 8 8 ley tan AA A Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting
135. tings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 You cannot use the camera to select multiple images for printing on a single sheet Make the settings on the printer For details refer to the operating manual for your printer Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for the USB Connection mode on the i Setting menu Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p 159 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 0k OK m 2 5 amp 5 2 a a 5 z 5 Co 3 D z 139 OA ON ai Select printing mode s ewj Huyulld pue Hbujipy Printing Single Images 1 o eo In the printing mode selection screen use the four way controller A V to select Select image Press the OK button The setting screen appears Use the four way controller 4 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
136. tions Use of an off the shelf transformer may lead to defective operation e Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery charger is not in use Type A B BF S HmHORA MaS 0O Adapter plug jo Io y Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World A B BF C North America U S A Canada v Q Europe Iceland Ireland Italy Ukraine Austria E Former Soviet Netherlands Kazakhstan Greece Sweden a Union Denmark Germany Norway Hungary Finland Q France Belarus Belgium Rumania Russia 2 U K vv Spain v j 2 Switzerland Poland Portugal v v Asia Taiwan Japan v Sri Lanka Maldives v Nepal Bangladesh Mongolia v Vietnam v v India Indonesia Pakistan Macau v v Thailand v viv Korea viv v Philippines v v Singapore Hong Kong viv China viv vi yv Malaysia yxy Oceania Australia Tonga New Zealand Fiji Guam v Tahiti v Central and Colombia Jamaica Haiti Panama Bahamas Vv South Puerto Rico Venezuela Mexico America Brazil Peru v Chile v v Argentina viv Middle East _ Israel Iran v Kuwait v Jordan viv Africa Canary Islands Guinea Mozambique Morocco v Kenya South Africa v v Algeria vijviyv Egypt VIIx Zambia Tanzania vyx DC terminal AC ada
137. ure taking mode You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself 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 Movie Use this mode for taking movies Sound is recorded at the same time amp Voice Recording Use this mode to record sound files Be careful not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your hand Bud Panorama Assist For capturing images to make a panoramic image Use the supplied software to join images easily 7A Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views The focus 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 48 Underwater Use this mode for taking pictures underwater Captures the blueness of the sea Surf amp Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds such as beaches or snowy mountains X Sport Ideal for taking fast moving action shots The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed Synchro Sound Record Automatically records the sound 10 sec before and after the shutter is released 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 s
138. ures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images for printing but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be 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 payieyg umg Q Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels Use 5m 2560x1920 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or 4m 2304x1728 editing images on a PC 3m 2048x1536 8 2m 1600x1200 5 For making postcard size prints 1024 1024x 768 640 640x 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is 5m 2560x1920 Appropriate Quality Level According to Use k k Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints Standard compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e mail The default setting is Better
139. us i amp If you use the EV compensation function frequently you can save time by assigning it to the Green button p 58 When the histogram is displayed bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor enabling you to check the exposure p 79 Saving the EV Compensation Value 1 p 97 O DDSA k oe SRO A2S SOFTOMOND Using the Self timer In Self timer mode the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed A The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Press the four way controller 4 in mode 1 2 Use the four way controller lt gt V to select or amp and press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture using the self timer Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later oN Pain Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures I
140. ximum magnification by Quick Zoom pressing Q on the Zoom amp Q button p108 Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off p 163 automatically Green Button For assigning a function to the Green button p 58 For returning settings other than the date and time Reset language world time video out and the shooting p 165 modes assigned to the Capture Mode Palette and the order in which they appear to their defaults Setting the Shooting Mode The OptioWP 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 O 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 62 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status suoijeiadg uowwog In shooting modes other than P 89 and AmA the flash focus saturation contrast sharpness white balance etc are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode Q 3 3 e D z a There are 20 available shooting modes Program The basic pict
141. y Level Still Picture xxx Best Better Good Storage Medium Built in memory approx 10 5MB SD Memory Card Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture Approximate numbers of pictures k k Best Better Good nae 64MB ae 64MB E 64MB 5m 2560x1920 3 18 6 35 10 60 4m 2304x1728 4 24 8 46 11 66 3m 2048x1536 5 30 9 55 14 80 Ko 2m 1600x1200 8 50 15 86 20 117 1024 1024x 768 18 107 33 193 42 242 640 640x 480 39 227 61 352 75 430 a x lt 176 Movie Approximate recording time 30fps 15fps Sound Built in 64MB Built in 64MB Built in 64MB Memory Memory Memory 1 min 2 min 320 320x240 16 sec 30 sec 32 sec 56 sec 23 min 132 min 1 min 5 min 1min 10min 2sec 13 sec 160 160x120 1 sec 52 sec 52 sec 45 sec White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluores Light Manual Lens Focal Length 6 3 mm 18 9 mm equivalent to 38 mm 114 mm in 35 mm format Aperture f 3 3 f 4 Lens Composition 11 elements in 9 groups three aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Picture Range Approx 16 5 mm x 12 3 mm screen is filled Macro mode Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4x combines with 3x optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 1

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