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Pentax 14071 specifications Taking Still Pictures, Taking Pictures

Models: 14071

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Taking Still Pictures

Shutter release

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Power switch

Zoom button

Four-way controller

4 button

Green button

Taking Pictures

This camera features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on in “still picture capture mode”.

2 Check the subject and shooting information on the display.

The focus frame in the middle of the display indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.59).

You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.63).

Right (T)	Enlarges the subject.
Left (W)	Widens the area that
	is captured by the
	camera.

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Pentax 14071 Taking Still Pictures, Taking Pictures, Check the subject and shooting information on the display

Contents

ENG Regarding Product Registration Regarding copyrightsRegarding trademarks Using Your Camera Safely To users of this cameraAbout the Power Adapter About the CameraAbout the Battery Page Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your CameraPrecautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera Storing Your Camera Cleaning Your CameraOther Precautions Page Contents Playing Back and Deleting Images Editing and Printing Images SettingsConnecting to a Computer Appendix 148165 Index 171Related operation Settings Composition of the Operating ManualCamera Features Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback FunctionsPerfect for Portrait Shots Add Fun Frames to Your PicturesDisplay Your Data in Calendar Format  For decorating your pictures with a frameAdvanced Movie Recording Functions Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Parts FrontNames of Operating Parts BackDisplay in a Mode Monitor IndicationsNormal Display No InfoStill Picture Capture Mode +1.0 250 F3.5 200A14 A13 A12 A11 A9 A10Display in Q Mode 100-0038 250 F3.5 Edit 200 Using the Histogram Guide IndicationsUnderstanding Brightness Dark image Correct image Bright imageUnderstanding Contrast Attaching the Strap Dress-up the Camera Remove the lens ringRemove the front panel Put on an Alternative Skin Alternative SkinPut on the front panel Attach the lens ring Powering the Camera Installing the BatteryGetting StartedClose the battery/card cover Getting Started To Remove the BatteryGettingStarted At 23C with the display on and the battery fully charged Battery Level Indicator Installing an SD Memory Card Backing Up DataSD Memory Press the power switch Press the power switch againTurning the Camera On and Off Checking the SD Memory CardInitial Settings Setting the Display Language When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected  When the Screen After Appears in the Wrong LanguagePress the 3 button Use the four-way controller 23 to select Language/ uPress the four-way controller Use the four-way controller To choose a cityFrame moves to W Hometown W Hometown screen appearsSetting the Date and Time Use the four-way controller 23 to choose the date formatUse the four-way controller 23 to change the month GettingStartedGettingStarted Understanding the Button Functions ModeFour-way controller Green buttonSwitches to a mode p.46 Green/i button Press the Q button or the shutter release button halfway Switching Between a Mode and Q ModePress the Q button Setting the Camera Functions Operating the MenusPress the 3 button in a mode Use the four-way controller 23 to change the settingEx. To set Focusing Area on the a Rec. Mode menu Press the four-way controller 3 twiceTo Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures To Save the Setting and Start Playback of ImagesTo Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations Press the shutter release button halfwayRec. Mode Menu Menu List a Rec. Mode Menu Movie MenuSetting Menu  W Setting Menu NtscCheck the subject and shooting information on the display Taking Still PicturesTaking Pictures Press the shutter release button fully Using the Shutter Release Button Poor focusing conditionsPress halfway Press fullySetting the Shooting Mode Press the four-way controller 3 in a modeUse the four-way controller 2345 to choose a shooting mode Instant ReviewWith this mode p.61 Using the Face Detection Function Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture Mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to select bChange the settings as needed Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings Program ModeTaking Pictures in Basic Mode Green Mode Press the Green button in a mode You can use the zoom to change the captured area Using the ZoomPress the zoom button in a Mode To Set the Digital Zoom Use the four-way controller 23 to select Digital ZoomRecorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Use the four-way controller 23 to select H, K, K, L Or M Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet ModeUse the four-way controller 45 to select O or P Framing Your Pictures Frame Composite Mode Press the zoom button towards the right TTaking Pictures of Text Text Mode Taking Pictures Using the Miniature/HDR Filter Use the four-way controller 45 to select an option Press the four-way controller 4 in a mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Flash Mode About the red-eye phenomenon Selecting the Drive ModePress the four-way controller 2 in a mode TakingPictures Selecting the Focus Mode Press the four-way controller 5 in a modeSetting the a Rec. Mode Menu To Set the Focusing AreaDefault setting is o Selecting the Number of Recorded PixelsCompensating for Exposure EV Compensation Use the four-way controller Adjusting the White BalanceTo change the setting Setting the Sensitivity Use the four-way controller 23 to change the sensitivityTo Set the White Balance Manually TakingSwitching the Face Detection Function Use the four-way controller 23 to select an optionSetting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Date Imprint Function Setting the Color Saturation SaturationSetting the Image Contrast Contrast Calling Up a Specific Function To Assign a Function to the Green Button To Use the Green ButtonPoint the camera at your subject in a mode Recording MoviesRecording a Movie Press the Movie buttonSetting the C Movie Menu Keeping the Movie Button PressedSetting the Movie SR Movie Shake Reduction Function Selecting the Recorded Pixels for MoviesSaving the Settings Memory EV Compensation setting on Rec. Mode menu Digital ZoomMemory screen appears Playing Back Images Playing Back Still PicturesPress the Q button after taking a picture Playing BackPlaying Back a Movie Back and Deleting ImagesAvailable operations during playback Available operations while playback is pausedMulti-Image Display Q mode, press the zoom button towards the left fSix-Image Display/Twelve-Image Display DeletingFolder Display/Calendar Display Folder displayDeleting Images Calendar display 2012Using the Playback Functions Press the four-way controller 3 in Q modeUse the four-way controller 2345 to choose a playback mode Playback Mode PaletteSlideshow To Set the Slideshow Conditions Rotating an Image Zoom Playback Available operations while an image is magnifiedDeleting Images Deleting a Single ImageDeleting Selected Images Choose the image you want to delete Press the i buttonPress the 3 button in Q mode Deleting All ImagesAppears on the selected images If you select an image and pressDeletingImages Protecting Images from Deletion ProtectUse the four-way controller 23 to select Single Image To Protect All Images Use the four-way controller 23 to select ProtectSelect All Images in on p.100 102 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Turn the AV equipment onTurn the camera on Printing Images Screen for choosing the number of recorded pixels appearsCropping Images Choose the cropping areaProcessing Images to Make a Face Look Smaller Use the four-way controller 45 to change the reduction ratioProcessing Images with the Miniature/HDR Filter 109 Processing Images with the Digital Filters PrintingUse the four-way controller 23 to choose a filter To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft FilterUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the effect Eye Compensation from the Playback Mode PaletteCompensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect Choose the image you want to correctAdding a Frame Frame Composite Use the four-way controller 2345 to choose a frame114 Optional Frames To Copy FramesEditing Movies To Use a New FrameEditing To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureTo choose Frame you want to saveTo determine Dividing positionCopying Images Use the four-way controller 23 to select DivideUse the four-way controller 23 to select Press the 4 button Use the four-way controllerTo select the image you Want to copyAbout printing Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting a Single Image Use the four-way controller 45 to select an image Press the Green button to switch O or P for Date settingUse the four-way controller To select Single Image Printing All Images Select All Images in on p.121 Press the 4 buttonFormatting the Memory Camera SettingsChanging the W Setting Menu Changing the Sound Settings Use the four-way controller 23 to select Operation VolumeTo Change the Operation Volume/Playback Volume Use the four-way controller 23 to select FormatUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the volume Change Playback Volume in the same way as in Steps 3Changing the Date and Time Use the four-way controller 23 to select the sound type126 Setting the World Time Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 toUse the four-way controller 23 to select Destination To Set the DestinationTo Display the Time of the Destination Select Time Use the four-way controller 23 to select X or W Changing the Display LanguageUse the four-way controller 23 to select Select Time Changing the Naming System of the Folder Changing the Video Output Format Changing the Wallpaper of the MenuAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Use the four-way controller 23 to select the wallpaper typeUsing the Power Saving Function Setting the Auto Power Off FunctionChanging the Start-up Screen 134Mapping in the W Setting menu Press the four-way controller Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor Pixel MappingUse the four-way controller 23 to select Pixel To select PixelStarting-up in Playback Mode Resetting to Default Settings ResetComputer MSC and PTP MSC Mass Storage ClassPTP Picture Transfer Protocol Turn your camera on Connecting the Camera and the ComputerConnect your camera to the computer using the USB cable Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer Drag no Name on the desktop to the trashDisconnect the USB cable from the Macintosh and your camera WindowsUsing the Provided Software System RequirementsInstalling the Software Click Finish Click Exit on the installation screenSelect the file format to use and click Next Click MediaImpression 2.1 for Pentax Click CloseUsing MediaImpression on Windows Connect your camera to the computerClick Import media files to local disk Computer Product Registration on the InternetClick Import When the AutoPlay screen does not appearSelect an image to transfer Using MediaImpression on Macintosh 147 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Can be set × Cannot be set149 Messages Built-in memory full151 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy153 Default Settings Last Memory SettingReset Setting  a Rec. Mode Menu Items C Movie Menu Items  W Setting Menu Items  Playback Mode Palette Items  Key Operation List of World Time Cities Region City Video Output FormatGenuine leather strap Optional AccessoriesST81 Waterproof strap  Camera case CC81 Main Specifications 161162 163 164 Warranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union Pour les utilisateurs au Canada For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Declaration of Conformity 169 170 Symbols IndexColor Emphasis filter 110 Language setting Picture Transfer Protocol 137 Shooting information Memo Memo Memo Pentax Ricoh Imaging