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Digital Camera 1 Operating Manual3 Using Your Camera Safely5 Care to be Taken During Handling7 Contents13 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 Choose a Frame Before Taking the PictureFor decorating your pictures with a frame Easy Printing without Using a ComputerEasily print out images without using a computer Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format 16 Checking the Contents of the Package17 Names of Parts18 Names of Operating PartsMonitor IndicationsNormal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions 14:25 19 1Shooting mode (p.52)2Flash mode (p.81) 3Drive mode (p.72, p.73) 4Focus mode (p.79) 5Camera shake icon (p.77) 6Digital zoom icon (p.74) 7Memory status (p.32) +: Built-inmemory (without card) a: SD Memory Card r: Card is write-protected 8Remaining image storage capacity 9Battery indicator (p.23) 10Focus frame (p.39) 11Date imprint warning (p.96) 12Date and time (p.37) 13World Time (p.153) No icon : Hometown X : Destination 14EV compensation (p.76) Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) 1/250 F3.3 Bright portion (blinks red) Dark portion (blinks yellow) Shutter speed Aperture Recorded pixels (p.83) 6Quality (p.85) 7White balance (p.87) 8Sensitivity (p.90) 9Histogram (p.78) About the Bright and Dark Portions 20 Full Display in Still Picture Playback ModeA11 B71/250 B8 F3.3 14:25 A9 A10 A10 Guide Indications 21 Attaching the Strap22 Powering the Camera1 GettingStarted 23 Installing the Battery1 Open the battery/card cover PENTAX logo pointing toward the LCD monitor 3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of Removing the Battery Open the battery/card cover 24 This camera uses a rechargeable•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 (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and exclusive battery fully charged) *2: According to the result of in-housetesting • Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the windicator on the LCD monitor 25 Charging the Battery Abroad28 Installing the SD Memory Card29 Removing the SD Memory Card2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it 30 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Cardr appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected (1)when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user (3)when the card has not been used for a long time •For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website 31 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still PicturesAppropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Appropriate Quality Level According to Use Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) 32 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies33 The default setting is m(640×480)The default setting is C (Best) Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use The default setting is 30fps (frames per second) Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time 34 Turning the Camera On and Off35 Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode1 Press the power switch while holding down the Qbutton 36 Initial Settings37 2 Press the 4 buttonWhen Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected 1 Press the four-waycontroller (5) When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language 1 Press the 4button 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 4button The [u Setting] menu appears in the selected language •To change Hometown, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time” (p.153) To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in 38 Setting Hometown and DSTGetting Press the four-waycontroller (3) Press the four-waycontroller (5) Use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the city Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select P(Off). Press the 4 button 9 Press the 4 button 39 Setting the Date and Time41 Taking Still Pictures42 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] Instant Review You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the ibutton 43 Playing Back Still PicturesPress the button after taking a picture four-way controller (3) The Playback Mode Palette appears 4 button 3 button i button 44 Rotating the Displayed ImageThe rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90° Left 90°, or 180°) appears The rotated image appears • Movies cannot be rotated • Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated state Deleting the Displayed Image 45 Understanding the Button Functions46 5Four-waycontroller64/Wbutton 7Green button 83 button 47 QMode3Zoom/f/y lever 4Qbutton 48 (2345)7Green/ibutton 49 Setting the Camera Functions50 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 51 Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures6 Press the shutter release button halfway Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 4 button or the four-waycontroller (4) Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 3 button 52 Menu List[ARec. Mode] Menu Use the s(Green mode) to enjoy easy You can save time by assigning frequently used menus to the Green button 53 [uSetting] Menu1, 2 54 Setting the Shooting Mode56 Face Recognition57 Calling Up a Specific MenuAssigning a Function to the Green Button Select [Green Button] on the [u Setting] menu Press the four-waycontroller (5). Green Button 4 Press the 3 button 58 Using the Green Button1 Press the Green button in A mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the settings and press the 4button 59 Setting the Playback Mode62 Taking Pictures64 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode)2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select R (Program) 4 Set the functions you want to use 5 Press the shutter release button 6 Press the shutter release button fully 65 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)Press the four-waycontroller (3) in A mode Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select c (Digital SR) Set the functions you want to use Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.79 - p.95) for details of how to set the functions Press the shutter release button 1, 2, 3 2 66 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode)68 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)1 Press the Green button in A mode.38 2 Press the shutter release button halfway 3 Press the shutter release button fully 69 *The smode settings are as shown below*1 Can be set to a (Flash Off) *3 Can be set to q (Macro), r (super macro) and 3(Pan Focus) 70 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes(Night Scene Mode)In A(Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes Pictures Taking Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select A (Night Scene) 71 Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Y(Frame Composite) 4 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use 5 Press the 4 button 6 Press the 4 button 72 7 Press the shutter release button halfway8 Press the shutter release button fully (Pet) 1, 2, 4 3 E FF(HGG) 73 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select E 3 Press the 4 button The Pet mode selection screen appears 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select E, F, F, H, Gor G There are two types of icons: a cat and dog The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 7 Press the shutter release button fully sbR Adq<zei\ cQE DY 74 Using the Self-timer4 Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer Press the four-waycontroller (2) in A mode (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 dmode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds) Rq<i\cQED 75 Taking a Series of Pictures1 Press the four-waycontroller (2) in A mode The camera is ready to take a series of pictures • The flash does not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode •The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image 76 Using the ZoomYou can use the zoom to change the captured area Turn the Zoom/w/x lever in A mode 77 Use thecontroller (23) to select [Digital Zoom] button in Amode Setting the Digital Zoom R Adq<zei\ cQE DY 78 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 4 underexposed Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [EV Compensation] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the EV value 79 Displaying Shooting Information80 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) portions Taking Understanding Brightness the right side Dark image Correct image Bright image Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow Understanding Contrast 81 Setting the Shooting Functions82 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) sbR Aq<zei\ cQE DY 83 Selecting the Flash Mode85 Selecting the Recorded PixelsRecorded Pixels 1 Press the 3 button in Amode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] 86 controller (5)4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels 87 Selecting the Quality LevelQuality Level 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Quality Level] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the quality level RA dcY 89 Adjusting the White BalanceWhite Balance 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [White Balance] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the setting 90 Manual SettingIn the White balance screen, use the four-waycontroller Point the camera at the blank (23) to select K(Manual) sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame at the center of the LCD monitor fully Press the 3 button R Adq<i\ cQE DY 91 Changing the Focusing AreaYou can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area) Focusing Area Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Focusing Area] to change the setting bRA q<zei\QE DY 92 Setting the SensitivityYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sensitivity] to change the sensitivity The Sensitivity setting is saved 5 1 bRAq< ze i\cQ EDY 94 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display) 1 Press the 3button in A mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Instant Review] to change the display time Press the 4button 6 Press the 3button 95 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)You can give the image sharp or soft outlines Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sharpness] to change the sharpness level 96 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)You can set the color saturation Pictures Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the saturation level F(Low) G(Normal) (default setting) H(High) 97 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)You can set the image contrast level Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Contrast] to change the contrast level bR Aq<zei\ cQE DY 98 Setting the Date Imprintshooting. When O(On) is set, the date set in the Date Adjust screen (p.37, p.151) is imprinted in the bottom-rightcorner Press the 3 button in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Date Imprint] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) (default setting) 99 Saving the Settings (Memory)101 Recording Movies102 4 Press the shutter release button halfwayKeeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed 103 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies105 Selecting the Quality Level of MoviesQuality level of movies 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Quality Level] 8 Press the 3 button twice 106 Selecting the Frame Ratequality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Frame Rate] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [30fps] (default setting) or [15fps] 7 Press the 4 button 107 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Color Mode] to choose a color 108 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake)FunctionUse the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Movie SR] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) (default setting) or P(Off) 109 Playing Back Images110 Playing Back Still Pictures111 Nine-ImageDisplay, Folder Display and Calendar DisplayNine-ImageDisplay You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time 1 In Q mode, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f 112 Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display1 In Q mode, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f 2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f Folder display Calendar display 113 Zoom Playback115 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode116 SlideshowEnter the Q mode and use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) Press the 4 button twice and Press any button other than the 4button or the power switch Images Setting the Slideshow Conditions 1 Press the four-waycontroller (3) in Q mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select u 117 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 (default setting), 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Screen Effect] After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-waycontroller (5) 8 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sound Effect] 9 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) (default setting) or P (Off) 10 Press the 4 button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect •Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.117 118 Playing Back Movies119 Connecting the Camera to AVEquipment 120 Deleting Images121 Deleting a Sound File2 Press the i button 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Delete Sound] 4 Press the 4 button 122 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-ImageDisplay)1 In Qmode, turn the Zoom/f/y lever toward f 4 1 124 Deleting All Images and Sound FilesYou can delete all the images and sound files at once 1 Press the i button in Q mode to select [Delete All] 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5 125 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect)You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted controller (3) in 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z (Protect) 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Single image/sound] and Back Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Protect] Images Deleting 126 Protecting All Images and Sound Filesand Back Playing Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds] 127 Editing Images128 Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level]Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] 1, 2, 3 4, 6 129 Cropping Images3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select o (Cropping) button 5 Choose the cropping conditions 130 Copying Images and Sound FilesUse the four-waycontroller (2345) to select p (Image/Sound Copy) Copying Files from the Built-inMemory to the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space in the SD Memory Card to select [f}{] 131 Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-inMemory4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [{}f] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the file you want to copy 132 Using the Digital Filters2 Press the four-waycontroller (3) Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select D(Digital Filter) to choose a digital filter to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] mode and use the controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit controller (2345) to select (Brightness Filter) 133 Using the Brightness FilterThis function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] 8 Press the 4 button 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 4, 6, 7, 8 134 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)136 Red-eyeCompensation3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z(Red- eye Compensation) 137 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)138 controller (23) to choose the number of copies1, 3, 5 139 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 140 Printing Using PictBridge141 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) 142 9 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the paper size13 Press the 3 button 14 Press the 4 button 143 Choose the number of copies andwhether to insert the date or not 5 Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen 144 Printing Using the DPOF Settings4 Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer Recording and Playing Back Sound 145 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select O (Voice Recording) 00:00:00Back Playing Sound Press the shutter release button fully 146 00:01:22147 Playing Back Sound148 Adding a Voice Memo to Images149 Playing Back a Voice Memo1 Enter the Q mode and use the choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play 150 Camera Settings151 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 [u Setting] menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (5) select [Sound] on Changing the Operation Volume 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Volume] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the volume Changing the Sound Type 5 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Start-upSound] 6 Press the four-waycontroller (5) 152 8 Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to9 Press the 3 button controller (23) to choose the date display style 153 Changing the Date and Time155 Setting the World TimeSetting the Destination Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [World Time] on the [u Setting] menu to select X (Destination) to change the Destination city Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) 156 controller (23) to select [World Time] on theSetting] menu 9 Press the 3 button twice Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) to select [Select time] to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown) 7 Press the 3 button twice 157 Changing the Display Language3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select the language 158 Changing the Image Folder Name159 Changing the USB Connection Modeto select [PC] or [PictBridge] 160 Changing the Video Output FormatUse the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Video Out] to select [NTSC] or [PAL] 161 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the brightness 3 Press the 3 button 162 Using the Power Saving Functioncontroller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the 163 Setting Auto Power OffThe Auto Power Off setting is saved Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations: •during a slideshow and movie or sound playback 164 Setting the Guide Display1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to Display] on the [u Setting] menu 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) select [Guide 165 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Reset] (Start-up Screen) 166 Changing the Start-upScreen167 List of World Time Cities169 Default Settings172 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode173 Optional Accessories174 Messages176 Troubleshooting178 Main Specifications182 WARRANTY POLICY183 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union184 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 Perchlorate Material-specialhandling may apply See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 185 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: October, 2007, Colorado 186 Information on disposal for users1. In the European Union *Please contact your local authority for further details 2. In other countries outside the EU 187 Index[ARec. Mode] menu mode Q button Q mode |Green Button fNine-imagedisplay bAuto Picture R Program A Night Scene O Voice Recording zNatural Skin Tone ePortrait cDigital SR EFHG Pet YFrame Composite Adding sound Auto Auto Auto Power Off AV equipment Battery level indicator w Brightness level Browse Built-inMemory Camera shake Capture Mode Palette Changing volume Checking the Memory Color Mode Computer Continuous shooting Copy Cropping Date and time 188 Green Button |Infinity s Installing battery Instant Review Language 3 button Magnify y Manual Focus Manual Movie SR Nine-imagedisplay f NTSC Number of recordable 4/Wbutton PAL Pan Focus Photo processing lab PictBridge Playback Playing back movies Playing back sounds Power Saving Power supply Power switch Press fully Press halfway Printing Protect 189 Quality LevelRecorded Pixels Red-eyeCompensation Red-eyereduction Sepia Setting the exposure Shooting information Shutter release button Super Macro r Tungsten Light I Voice Memo World Time Zoom xw Zoom lever
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1 PC ConnectionManualSoftware Provided Windows Macintosh Step System RequirementsWindows System Requirements Macintosh System Requirements<ACDSee for PENTAX Windows Installing the Software Setting Up Your Digital CameraSetting the USB Connection Mode to [PC] Product Registration on the Internet ACDSee Browser Interface 2 Using ACDSee for PENTAXTransferring Images to a Windows PCConnecting the Camera and PC Transferring Images When the Device Detector screen does not appear Disconnecting the Camera from Your PC Transferring Images to a MacintoshConnecting the Camera and Macintosh Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh
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