Pentax Optio S manual Quick Start, Using the Shutter Release Button, Instant Review

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

c Press the shutter release button.

The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1

second (Instant Review) and recorded on the

Quick Start

Viewfinder

LCD monitor

Display button

Shutter release button

Power switch

Zoom / / button

SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memo-

ry. (The green and red lamps on the right of the

viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being

recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or

the Built-in memory.)

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action.

Press halfway

Quick Start

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:

The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked.

The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,

zPress the power switch. The camera will turn on.

xConfirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the sub- ject by pressing the Zoom but- ton.

: makes the subject bigger.

: makes the subject smaller.

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Focus Frame

the status lamp and the flash lamp.

Autofocus frame

If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will not be displayed.

Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp

status

Focus status lamp (green)

Flash status lamp (red)

lit

Subject is in focus

Flash is charged

blink

Subject is out of focus

Flash is charging

You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.

Pressed down fully The picture is taken.

Instant Review

memo

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder.

As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.

The Instant Review default setting is 1 second. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the button (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.

You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK but- ton during Instant Review (☞ p.78).

Setting the Instant Review Time ☞ p.48

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Contents Operating Manual Regarding copyrights Regarding trademarksFor Safe USE of Your Camera If the warnings are not heededCare to be Taken During Handling To users of this cameraContents Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Name of PartsGuide indications Attaching the StrapNames of Operating Parts Installing the Battery Powering the CameraCharging the Battery Using the AC Adapter optional GettingPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCardData Backup Setting the D.S.T. Mode Initial SettingsSetting the Home Town Setting the Display LanguageSetting the Date and Time StartedInstant Review Using the Shutter Release ButtonQuick Start Deleting the displayed image Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back Previous or Next Images Press the Playback button after taking a pictureViewing images on a PC Printing images by a printing serviceViewing images on a TV Viewing images on the cameraVoice Recorder Mode Using the Button FunctionsPlayback Only Mode Capture ModeShutter release button Playback ModeZoom / / button Example of menu operation Setting the MenusHow to Set the Menus MemoRec.Mode Menu Adjustable Any changes made are invalidMenu List Playback MenuSelecting the Focus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsChanging the Mode Switching between Capture Mode and Playback ModeFocusing area mode, press the four-way controller Selecting the Flash ModeChanging the Focusing Point Press the button in Capture modeDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Selecting the Recorded PixelsSelect Quality Level on Xcv zSelecting the Quality Levels To select the sizeSelect Focusing Area on Changing the AF Area Focusing AreaManual Setting Select manual on the white balance screenSetting the Sensitivity Setting the Instant Review time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness SharpnessYou can set the color saturation Select Saturation on Setting the Color Saturation SaturationSetting the Image Contrast Contrast You can set the image contrastZxc Setting the Functions Standard ModeTaking Pictures EV CompensationPress the four-way controller to Select the desired mode Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night-Scene ModePicture mode ZxcvbKeeping the shutter release button pressed Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture ModePress the four-way controller in Capture mode Press the shutter release button. Shooting will endMove the camera to the right and take the second picture Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ModeZxcvm Take the first pictureTaking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode Setting the slim filterSelect the viewing mode Using Preset Function Settings User ModeTaking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode XcvbnmMemo How to Assemble the 3D Image ViewerTake the first image Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross methodHow to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Son to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining aContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Using the Self-TimerPress the Zoom button in Capture mode Using the Remote Control Unit optionalUsing the Zoom Life of the Battery for the Remote Control UnitEnabling the Digital Zoom Function XcvTaking Time-lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Functions registered in User mode Saving the Settings MemoryRegister Functions in User Mode Saving the Menu Items MemoryXc zv Recording Sound Voice Recorder ModePlaying Back Sound Choose the image to which you Enter the playback modeAdding a Voice Memo Zoom Display Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back Still Pictures Engaged Displaying shooting information in Playback modePlaying Back Movie Pictures Movie playback will endNine-image Display Xc zZcvb SlideshowErasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Erasing ImagesZcv Erasing a Voice Memo onlyProtecting Images/sound from Deletion Protect Enter the Playback mode Press the button twiceErasing All Images Protecting All ImagesPrinting Single Image Setting the Printing Service DpofViewing Images on a TV CopiesZcvbn Printing All ImagesPress the Menu button Press the four-way controller Editing ImagesChanging the Image Size Press the four-way controller To select ResizeTo copy from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card Copying FilesTrimming Images MultiMediaCardViewing Images with your PC Installing the softwareInstalling the USB Driver About the included softwareInstalling the ACDSee Installing the ACD PhotostitcherDisplaying and copying images using ACDSee Joining Panorama Images Using ACD PhotostitcherTrim the picture Adjust the position of the imagesSelect the type of panorama picture you want Save the pictureDisconnecting your camera from your PC Windows XP Disconnecting the camera from your PC WindowsViewing Images with your Macintosh Installing the USB driver Mac OS 8.6 onlyInstalling ACDSee Drive Disconnecting the camera from your MacintoshClick the ACDSee folder on the hard Open the camera folderChanging the volume Camera SettingsChanging the Sound Settings How to recall the Set-up menuCamera is ready to take or play back images Setting the Date Style Changing the Start-up ScreenHow to recall Set-up menu Once the welcome screen has been set, it will not beSwitch With the four-way controller Setting the World TimeSelect Date Adjust on the Set-up menu Changing the Date/TimeCamera is ready to take or play back images Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Video Output Format Setting the Quick Delete Function Sleep TimeoutSetting Auto Power Off Setting the Quick Zoom FunctionRegistering a function Resetting to Default Settings ResetRegistering Functions Retrieving a functionSetting the Alarm Setting the AlarmChecking the Alarm Turning the Alarm OffCode City names Optional AccessoriesList of City Names Messages CreatedTroubleshooting OFFMain Specifications MMCWarranty Policy Pour les utilisateurs au Canada For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du CanadaMemo E05kb34111013641e.qk 3/4/2003 305 PM
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