Pentax Optio S manual Selecting the Flash Mode, Manual Focus, Changing the Focusing Point

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Caution

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder

 

when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro, the

 

range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen

 

in the viewfinder.

 

Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

 

 

Manual Focus

When the mode is set to , the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjust- ment. Use the four-way controller to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the monitor.

 

 

For distant focus

 

 

For closer focus

 

 

After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way con-

Taking

 

troller ( ) or take a finger off from the four-way controller ( ).

 

The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures

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• The central portion of the picture is not enlarged when the

Saving the Focus Mode ☞ p.74

 

digital zoom is enabled.

Changing the Focusing Point

In autofocus mode, you can change the focusing point by mov- ing the autofocus area.

zIn focusing area mode, press the four-way controller

(

) to move the autofocus area.

xPress the shutter release button.

To return the autofocus area to its original location, press

the button again.

z

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon)

Auto flash

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light con-

 

 

 

 

ditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash Off

The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash On

The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

 

 

 

Auto flash + Red-eye

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduction

the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flash discharges automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flash On + Red-eye

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by

 

 

 

Reduction

the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.

•The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continu- memo ous shooting or infinity-landscape.

•The flash discharges a total of 3 times, 2 pre-flashes and the third time to take the picture. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flashes and the main flash is longer.)

•There are no pre-flashes when the focus mode is set to [Macro]. (When used in combination with the red-eye reduc- tion mode, the flash discharges for one pre-flash.)

zPress the button in Capture mode.

The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp ☞ p.23 Saving the Flash Mode ☞ p.74

Caution Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed.

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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 PartsNames of Operating Parts Attaching the StrapGuide indications Charging the Battery Powering the CameraInstalling the Battery Using the AC Adapter optional GettingData Backup Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCardPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Setting the D.S.T. Mode Initial SettingsSetting the Home Town Setting the Display LanguageSetting the Date and Time StartedQuick Start Using the Shutter Release ButtonInstant Review 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 ModeZoom / / button Playback ModeShutter release 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 UnitTaking Time-lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie XcvEnabling the Digital Zoom Function Functions registered in User mode Saving the Settings MemoryRegister Functions in User Mode Saving the Menu Items MemoryPlaying Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recorder ModeXc zv Adding a Voice Memo Enter the playback modeChoose the image to which you Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back ImagesZoom Display 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 WindowsInstalling ACDSee Installing the USB driver Mac OS 8.6 onlyViewing Images with your Macintosh 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/TimeChanging the Video Output Format Changing the Display LanguageCamera is ready to take or play back images 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 OffList of City Names Optional AccessoriesCode 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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