Pentax Optio S manual Setting the Shooting Functions, Changing the Mode, Selecting the Focus Mode

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Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

•To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Playback button.

•To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Playback button or the shutter release button halfway.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Display the virtual mode dial and select the shooting mode.

There are 8 modes to choose from.

Taking

 

 

 

 

 

Standard mode

Lets you set all the functions.

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Picture mode

Lets you set the functions accord-

p.54

Pictures

(Default

 

ing to the situation. There are 7

 

 

available modes in Picture mode.

 

setting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Night-Scene mode

Lets you take dark scenes such as

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night views.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie Picture mode

Lets you take movies.

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Panorama Assist

Lets you take panorama pictures.

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mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3D Image mode

Lets you take 3D pictures.

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Digital Filter mode

Lets you set a color filter.

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USER mode

Lets you activate the preset func-

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tion settings simply by turning the

 

 

 

 

camera on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

zPress the four-way controller ( ) in

Capture mode.

The virtual mode dial appears.

xMove the icon for the desired mode to the top of the dial using

the four-way controller (

).

OK Ok

The icon will be surrounded by a green frame.

cPress the OK button.

z

Selecting the Focus Mode

Focus Mode

(No icon)

Autofocus mode

The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo-

 

 

 

 

 

 

cus area when the shutter release button is pressed

 

 

 

 

 

 

halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

subject is more than 40 cm (1.3 ft).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macro mode

This mode is used when the distance to the subject is

 

 

 

 

 

 

approx. 18 cm – 50 cm (7 inch – 20 inch). When the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shutter release button is pressed halfway, the camera

 

 

 

 

 

 

is focused on the object in the autofocus area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super macro mode

This mode is used when the distance to the subject

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is approximately 6 cm – 20 cm. (2.4 inch – 8 inch).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo-

 

 

 

 

 

 

cus area continuously pressing with the shutter

 

 

 

 

 

 

release button halfway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infinity-landscape mode

This mode is used for taking distant objects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual focus mode

Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller ( ).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focusing area mode

The position of the autofocus area is changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

zPress the or button in Capture mode.

The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.

• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode]. memo • The zoom position is fixed at the middle and the flash will not

discharge in [Super Macro Mode].

•When the movie picture mode (☞ p.56) is selected, the focus mode is set to Autofocus mode, Infinity-landscape mode and Manual focus mode.

•The flash does not fire in Super Macro mode.

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Contents Operating Manual Regarding trademarks Regarding copyrightsIf the warnings are not heeded For Safe USE of Your CameraTo users of this camera Care to be Taken During HandlingContents Contents of the Operating Manual Name of Parts Checking the Contents of the PackageAttaching the Strap Names of Operating PartsGuide indications Powering the Camera Charging the BatteryInstalling the Battery Getting Using the AC Adapter optionalInstalling the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Data BackupPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Setting the Home Town Initial SettingsSetting the D.S.T. Mode Setting the Display LanguageStarted Setting the Date and TimeUsing the Shutter Release Button Quick StartInstant Review Playing Back Previous or Next Images Playing Back ImagesDeleting the displayed image Press the Playback button after taking a pictureViewing images on a TV Printing images by a printing serviceViewing images on a PC Viewing images on the cameraPlayback Only Mode Using the Button FunctionsVoice Recorder Mode Capture ModePlayback Mode Zoom / / buttonShutter release button How to Set the Menus Setting the MenusExample of menu operation MemoMenu List Adjustable Any changes made are invalidRec.Mode Menu Playback MenuChanging the Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Focus Mode Switching between Capture Mode and Playback ModeChanging the Focusing Point Selecting the Flash ModeFocusing area mode, press the four-way controller Press the button in Capture modeSelecting the Recorded Pixels Displaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeSelecting the Quality Levels Xcv zSelect Quality Level on To select the sizeManual Setting Changing the AF Area Focusing AreaSelect Focusing Area on Select manual on the white balance screenSetting the Sensitivity Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Instant Review time Instant ReviewSetting the Image Contrast Contrast Setting the Color Saturation SaturationYou can set the color saturation Select Saturation on You can set the image contrastTaking Pictures Setting the Functions Standard ModeZxc EV CompensationPicture mode Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night-Scene ModePress the four-way controller to Select the desired mode ZxcvbPress the four-way controller in Capture mode Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture ModeKeeping the shutter release button pressed Press the shutter release button. Shooting will endZxcvm Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ModeMove the camera to the right and take the second picture Take the first pictureSetting the slim filter Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter ModeTaking Stereo Pictures 3D Image Mode Using Preset Function Settings User ModeSelect the viewing mode XcvbnmTake the first image How to Assemble the 3D Image ViewerMemo Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross methodSon to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewerUsing the Self-Timer Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting ModeUsing the Zoom Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the Zoom button in Capture mode Life of the Battery for the Remote Control UnitXcv Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd MovieEnabling the Digital Zoom Function Register Functions in User Mode Saving the Settings MemoryFunctions registered in User mode Saving the Menu Items MemoryRecording Sound Voice Recorder Mode Playing Back SoundXc zv Enter the playback mode Adding a Voice MemoChoose the image to which you Playing Back Images Playing Back Still PicturesZoom Display Playing Back Movie Pictures Displaying shooting information in Playback modeEngaged Movie playback will endZcvb Xc zNine-image Display SlideshowZcv Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Erasing a Voice Memo onlyErasing All Images Enter the Playback mode Press the button twiceProtecting Images/sound from Deletion Protect Protecting All ImagesViewing Images on a TV Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Image CopiesPrinting All Images ZcvbnChanging the Image Size Editing ImagesPress the Menu button Press the four-way controller Press the four-way controller To select ResizeTrimming Images Copying FilesTo copy from the Built-in memory to the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardInstalling the USB Driver Installing the softwareViewing Images with your PC About the included softwareInstalling the ACD Photostitcher Installing the ACDSeeJoining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher Displaying and copying images using ACDSeeSelect the type of panorama picture you want Adjust the position of the imagesTrim the picture Save the pictureDisconnecting the camera from your PC Windows Disconnecting your camera from your PC Windows XPInstalling the USB driver Mac OS 8.6 only Installing ACDSeeViewing Images with your Macintosh Click the ACDSee folder on the hard Disconnecting the camera from your MacintoshDrive Open the camera folderChanging the Sound Settings Camera SettingsChanging the volume How to recall the Set-up menuHow to recall Set-up menu Setting the Date Style Changing the Start-up ScreenCamera is ready to take or play back images Once the welcome screen has been set, it will not beSelect Date Adjust on the Set-up menu Setting the World TimeSwitch With the four-way controller Changing the Date/TimeChanging the Display Language Changing the Video Output FormatCamera is ready to take or play back images Setting Auto Power Off Sleep TimeoutSetting the Quick Delete Function Setting the Quick Zoom FunctionRegistering Functions Resetting to Default Settings ResetRegistering a function Retrieving a functionChecking the Alarm Setting the AlarmSetting the Alarm Turning the Alarm OffOptional Accessories List of City NamesCode City names Created MessagesOFF TroubleshootingMMC Main SpecificationsWarranty Policy For customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du CanadaMemo E05kb34111013641e.qk 3/4/2003 305 PM
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