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Digital Camera 1 Operating Manual2 Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital CameraRegarding copyrights To users of this camera Regarding trademarks •PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION •SDHC logo () is trademark This product supports PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Regarding PictBridge Regarding Product Registration 3 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY6 Care to be Taken During Handling8 ContentsGetting Started Powering the Camera Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Quick Start Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions Setting the Camera Functions 9 Taking PicturesTaking Pictures of Dark Scenes Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones 10 Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back Images Playing Back Movies Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Deleting Images Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Printing Using PictBridge 11 Recording and Playing Back SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) Playing Back Sound Settings Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Optional Accessories Main Specifications 12 2or4or 5or 3or The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below 13 Composition of the Operating ManualThis Operating Manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 4 Taking Pictures –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 Editing and Printing Images –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound ––––––––––––––––––––––– 8Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9Appendix–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14 Camera Features15 Easy-to-NavigateCapture and Playback Functions(p.53, p.59) Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.63) Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format 16 A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a PC17 Checking the Contents of the PackageCamera S-SW77 USB cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7(*) PC Connection Manual D-BC78(*) Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.188) 18 Names of Parts19 Names of Operating Parts20 Monitor IndicationsNormal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 F3.5 14:25 21 Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode+1.0+1.0 About the Bright and Dark Portions 22 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) A12 A11 B10 14:25 A10 Playback mode A9 Captured date and time (p.38) w: Still Picture Playback A10 Four-waycontroller guide Mode (p.59) A11 Key lock icon (p.64) P : Digital SR (p.122) A12 Face Priority icon (p.56) Folder number (p.170) File number Recorded pixels (p.91) Protect icon (p.134) Quality (p.93) Voice memo icon (p.161) White balance (p.94) Battery level indicator (p.25) AE Metering (p.96) Volume icon Sensitivity (p.98) Memory status (p.34) + : Built-inmemory (without card)B8 : Card is write-protected B10 Histogram (p.86) Guide Indications 23 Attaching the Strap24 Powering the Camera25 Installing the Battery28 Using the AC Adapter1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover 2 Remove the Battery 3 Insert the DC coupler Extract the DC coupler cord Close the battery/card cover Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler 30 Installing the SD Memory Card33 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still PicturesAppropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Appropriate Quality Level According to Use 34 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies36 Turning the Camera On and Off37 Playback Mode1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button 38 Initial Settings39 2 Press the 4 buttonDaylight saving time When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected 1 Press the four-waycontroller (5) The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language 1 Press the 4 button 2 Press the 3 button 3 Press the four-waycontroller (5) 4 Use the four-waycontroller (32) to select [Language 5 Press the four-waycontroller (5) The [Language/] screen appears 6 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select the language 7 Press the 4 button The [W Setting] menu appears in the selected language •To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.167) To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in Started Press the four-way controller (5) The frame moves to [24h] The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy] Setting Hometown and DST Press the four-waycontroller (3) The frame moves to [Hometown] Press the four-waycontroller (5) The Hometown screen appears Use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the city The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) 7 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) 8 Press the 4 button The Initial Setting screen appears 9 Press the 4 button The Date Adjust screen appears. Next, set the date and time 40 Setting the Date and TimeSet the current date and time and the display style The frame returns to [Date Style] 41 The frame moves to [Date]The frame moves to the month Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next, change the time If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the 4 button The setting is set and the camera returns to capture status To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in 42 Taking Still Pictures43 Using the Shutter Release ButtonThe shutter release button works in a two-stepaction as follows Press halfway Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture [Poor focusing conditions] •Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall •Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back •Horizontal lines or intricate patterns •Fast moving objects •Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background) Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the ibutton 44 Playing Back Still Picturesbutton after taking a picture controller (3) 45 Rotating the Displayed Image5) to select s(Image Rotation) and press the 4button 4 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the button Deleting the Displayed Image 46 Understanding the Button Functions47 6Four-waycontroller74/Wbutton 8Green button 93 button 48 Q Mode50 Setting the Camera Functions51 Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [ARec.Mode] menuPress the 3 button in A mode 3 Press the four-waycontroller (3) 4 Press the four-waycontroller (5) 5 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the setting 52 To Save the Setting and Start Taking PicturesPress the shutter release button halfway To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Press the 4 button or the four-waycontroller (4) To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations Press the 3 button 53 Menu List55 Setting the Shooting Mode58 Setting the Face Recognition functionSwitching the Face Recognition Function 59 Calling Up a Specific Menu61 Using the Playback Function63 Taking Pictures64 Setting The Functions (Program Mode)Pictures Taking Press the four-waycontroller (3) in A mode Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select R (Program) Set the functions you want to use Press the shutter release button halfway 6 Press the shutter release button fully Green button 65 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)1 Press the Green button in A mode The camera switches to 9 mode 2 Press the shutter release button halfway 3 Press the shutter release button fully 66 *9mode settings are as shown below67 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes(Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) 68 Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)1 Press the four-waycontroller (2) in A mode 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use 4 Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards y 5 Press the 4 button 69 Press the shutter release button fullycontroller (3) in A mode 70 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait Mode)Choose c(Portrait) when c is displayed instead of d and press the 4button 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose e or z 4 Press the 4 button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status When the subject’s face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the display at the location of the face (when multiple faces are recognized 72 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select E(Pet). Press the 4 button Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select E, F, F, H, Gor G 6 Press the shutter release button halfway 74 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select H (Kids) 76 Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)78 Using the Self-timerIn Self-timermode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer Press the four-waycontroller (2) in A mode Use the four-waycontroller (453) to select gor Zand press the 4 button The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later •In C(Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds) 79 Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode)to select 1(Continuous Shooting) and press the 4button 4 button 80 Using the ZoomYou can use the zoom to change the captured area 1 Turn the Zoom/w/x lever in A Zoom lever (w) :Diminishes the subject (Wide) Zoom lever (x) :enlarges the subject zoom to intelligent zoom As you continue to turn the lever, the camera automatically switches from optical Once the lever is released and turned again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom The zoom bar is displayed as follow Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree image quality of image deterioration Optical zoom range*1 Intelligent Zoom range*2 *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5x optically 81 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio82 button in AmodeUse the controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom] Setting the Digital Zoom 3 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) 4 4 Press the 3 button Pictures 83 Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)86 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Press the 3button in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [EV Compensation] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the EV value The selected EV value is saved To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–)value The EV compensation function cannot be used in b(Auto Picture) or Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.106 87 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode88 Using the HistogramA histogram shows the image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) before and after shooting tells Dark portions contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again Taking Understanding Brightness the right side Dark image Correct image Bright image Bright portions blink red on the display and dark portions blink yellow Understanding Contrast 89 Setting the Shooting Functions90 Manual FocusThe procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below Press the four-waycontroller (5) in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (5) to select \and press the 4button Press the four-waycontroller (23) 91 Selecting the Flash Mode93 Selecting the Recorded Pixels95 Selecting the Quality LevelYou can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures Quality Level Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Quality Level] to change the quality level The Quality Level setting is saved 96 Adjusting the White BalanceWhite Balance 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [White Balance] 97 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the setting6 Press the 3 button Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready In the White balance screen, use the four-waycontroller (23) to select K(Manual) Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen 5 Press the 3 button 98 Setting the AE Metering4AE metering Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [AE Metering] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select the AE Metering setting 6 Press the 3button 100 Setting the SensitivityYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings 4Sensitivity Press the 3 button in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sensitivity] to change the sensitivity The sensitivity setting is saved 102 Setting the Autofocus ConditionsYou can set various conditions for autofocus Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area) Focusing Area Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Focusing Area] to change the Focusing setting 103 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to Review] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the display time select [Instant 104 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)You can give the image sharp or soft outlines Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the sharpness level The following setting is saved F(Soft) (Normal) H(Hard) 105 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)You can set the color saturation Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Saturation] to change the saturation level 106 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)You can set the image contrast level Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the contrast level F(Low) H(High) controller (23) to select [Date Imprint] 107 Setting the Date Imprint FunctionFor choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures 108 Saving the Settings (Memory)110 Recording Movies111 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed112 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for MoviesRecorded Pixels for Movies 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels Press the 3 button twice 113 Selecting the Quality Level of MoviesQuality level of movies 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Quality Level] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) 8 Press the 3 button twice 114 Selecting the Frame Rate4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Frame Rate] to select [30fps] or [15fps] 115 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to Mode] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose a color select [Color 116 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) FunctionUse the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Movie SR] 117 Playing Back Images118 Nine-ImageDisplay, Folder Display and Calendar DisplayNine-ImageDisplay You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time Images Deleting and Back Playing Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards fin Q mode 119 Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display1 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever towards fin Q mode 2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever towards f Folder display Calendar display Images Deleting and Back 120 Zoom Playback2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever towards 121 Zoom Up On the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face close-upplayback)2 Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button 3 Press the 4button 123 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode124 Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SRFor correcting the camera shake in recorded images Enter the Q mode and use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the image to correct camera shake for Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select P (Digital SR) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] 125 SlideshowYou can play back recorded images one after another 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) 4 Press the 4 button twice 5 Press any button other than the 4button Setting the Slideshow Conditions 1 Press the four-waycontroller (3) in Q mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select u 126 The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appearsUse the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Interval] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the interval and press the 4button You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Screen Effect] 10 Press the 4 button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.126 127 Playing Back Movies128 Connecting the Camera to AVEquipment 130 Deleting Images131 Deleting a Sound File3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Delete Sound] 132 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-ImageDisplay)1 Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards fin Q mode 134 Deleting All Images and Sound FilesYou can delete all the images and sound files at once and Back Images Deleting Press the i button in Q mode Press the i button Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Delete All] 135 Recovering Deleted ImagesAfter deleting a file, press the 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select ] (Image Recovery) Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recover] 136 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect)Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z(Protect). Press the 4 button Playing and Deleting to select [Protect] 137 Protecting All Images and Sound Filescontroller (3) in 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z (Protect) 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds] Back Playing Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Protect] 138 Editing Images139 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]Images Printing 140 Cropping Images3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select o (Cropping) 64 Press the 4 button Editing Choose the cropping conditions 141 Copying Images and Sound Files2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select p (Image/Sound Copy) To Copy Files from the Built-inMemory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [2}{] 142 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-inMemory4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [{}2] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the file you want to copy Enter the mode and use the controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit 143 Using the Digital Filters146 Red-eyeCompensation147 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)149 Editing Movies2 Press the four-waycontroller (3) 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select (Movie Edit) Images Printing and Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen 150 (2345) to choose the frame you want to saveDividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen (2345) to determine the dividing position to select [Divide] 151 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)152 controller (23) to choose the number of copies7 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not 68 Press the 4 button 153 Printing All Images1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [All Images]. 3 Press the 4 button Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not 154 Printing Using PictBridge155 controller (45) to choose an image to printUse the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not 7 Press the Green button 8 Select [Paper Size] and press the four-waycontroller (5) 156 9 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the paper size13 Press the 3 button 14 Press the 4 button 157 Choose the number of copies and5 Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen 158 Printing Using the DPOF SettingsDisconnecting the Cable from the Printer1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer Recording and Playing Back Sound 159 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select O (Voice Recording) Back Playing Sound 160 00:00:004 Press the shutter release button 00:01:22 161 Playing Back Sound162 Adding a Voice Memo to Images163 Playing Back a Voice Memo1 Enter Q mode and use the four way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back 164 Camera Settings165 Changing the Sound SettingsYou can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to the [W Setting] menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (5) select [Sound] on Changing the Operation Volume/Playback Volume 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Operation Volume] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the volume 5 Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps 3 to 166 controller (23) to select[Start-up Sound] menu appears Changing the Sound Type The selected sound type is saved The setting is changed and the screen returns to the [WSetting] menu 167 Changing the Date and Time169 Setting the World TimeSetting the Destination to select X (Destination) to change the Destination city Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [DST] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) 170 controller (23) to select [World Time] on the [W Setting] menu9 Press the 3 button twice Displaying the Time of the Destination on the display (Select Time) to select [Select time] to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown) 7 Press the 3 button twice 171 Changing the Display Language3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select the language 172 Changing the Image Folder NameFolder Name Picture taken with Folder name changed to Next time a picture is standard folder name date setting taken (Example: September 25) (Example: September 25) (Example: October 1) 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Standard] or [Date] The Folder Name setting is saved controller (23) to select [USB Connection] on the [W Setting] menu 173 Changing the USB Connection Modecontroller (23) to select [PC] or [PictBridge] controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [W Setting] menu 174 Changing the Video Output Format175 Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayYou can adjust the brightness of the display 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the brightness 3 Press the 3 button 176 Using the Power Saving FunctionUse the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Power Saving] on the [W Setting] menu to select [2min], [1min], [30sec] [15sec], [5sec] or [Off] 177 Setting Auto Power OffUse the four-waycontroller (23) to select [5min], [3min] or [Off] 178 Setting the Quick Zoom Function180 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Reset] on the [WSetting] menu to select [Reset] controller (2345) to select (Start-up Screen) 181 Changing the Start-upScreen182 List of World Time Cities183 Default Settings188 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode190 Optional Accessories191 Messages194 Troubleshooting196 Main Specifications200 WARRANTY POLICY201 •This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rightsThe CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union 202 For customers in USASTATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 complies with Canadian ICES-003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY 203 According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forWe: Located at: 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: April, 2008, Colorado 204 Information on disposal for users1. In the European Union *Please contact your local authority for further details 2. In other countries outside the EU 206 IndexA mode I button Q button Q mode X Green Button .... 45, 47 fNine-imagedisplay 1Continuous Shooting R Program A Night Scene O Voice Recording ... 54 EFHG Pet 4Digital SR P Digital SR Adding sound Auto Built-inmemory display Camera shake Center-weighted Changing volume .....159 Connecting to a printer Continuous Shooting 1 207 Date and timeDefault setting Digital SR (Blur Reduction) (Camera Shake Face close-upplayback Flash On + Red-eyed Four-waycontroller Frame Composite Green Button X ....45, 47 Instant Review 3button Movie SR (Movie Shake Multi-segment Nine-imagedisplay f Number of Recordable 4/Wbutton 208 Saving as still picturePanoramic Pictures Playback Power switch Press fully Shutter release (shutter release button) Recorded Pixels USB connection mode Red-eyeCompensation Red-eyereduction Video output format 209 Zoom lever
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