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Pentax Optio 555 manual Using the AC Adapter optional, Getting, Started

Models: Optio 555

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Using the AC Adapter (optional)

Use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC or printer.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover.

2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

•Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

•Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures, the data may be lost.

•Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter when using the AC adapter D-AC7.

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Pentax Optio 555 manual Using the AC Adapter optional, Getting, Started

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding trademarks Regarding copyrightsFor Safe USE of Your Camera Care to be Taken During Handling To users of this camera Contents Playback / Erasing Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the ExposureAppendix Editing / SettingsContents of the operating manual Checking the Contents of the Package Back Names of PartsFront Guide indications Names of Operating PartsAttaching the Strap Charging the Battery Powering the CameraClose the battery cover Installing the BatteryBattery Level Indicator Started Using the AC Adapter optionalGetting Close the battery / card cover Open the battery / card coverPrecautions When Using a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard Press the power switch Play back Only ModeTurning the Camera On and Off Card CheckAdjusting the Viewfinder Press the four-way controller Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language Setting the D.S.T. Mode Setting the Home TownSetting the Date and Time GettingStarted Quick Set the mode dial to aStart Press the shutter release button To rotate the displayed image Playing Back ImagesPress the Playback button after taking a picture Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor Playing Back Previous or Next ImagesViewing images on a TV Quick Start Viewing images on the cameraViewing images on a PC Printing images by a printing serviceCommon Operations Selecting the Capture Mode Changing the ModeSwitching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Capture Mode Using the Button FunctionsDiopter adjustment lever ButtonFour-way controller Playback buttonOK button Display buttonDpof button Playback ModeZoom /f/y button Playback button 1 p.30How to Set the Menus Using the MenusPress the Menu / Fn button Use the four-way controller 23 to select an itemARec.Mode menu Example of menu operationRec.Mode Menu Menu ListSet-up Menu Playback MenuGrid Display Display OnHistogram Display LCD Monitor Off Display OffSelecting the Focus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsPress the q s or z button in Capture mode Taking Pictures Focus ModeHard-to-Autofocus Subjects Manual FocusPress the b button in Capture mode Selecting the Flash ModeB c a d F G D Selecting the Recorded PixelsSelect Quality Level on the a Rec.Mode menu Selecting the Quality LevelsUse the four-way controller 45 to Change the image qualityWhite balance screen will be displayed B c a F G D CChoose W, N or D Manual SettingPaper so that it fills the screen Press the Display buttonChange the setting Changing the AF Area Focusing AreaSelect Focusing Area on the a Rec.Mode menu Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p.87 Change the metering modeSelect AE Metering on the a Rec.Mode menu Sensitivity Setting the SensitivityChange the Sensitivity Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Instant Review time Instant ReviewSelect Instant Review on the a Rec.Mode menu Use the four-way controllerSetting the Image Contrast Contrast Setting the Color Saturation SaturationTo change the setting from Normal Select Saturation on the a Rec.Mode menuSelect Flash Exp. Comp. on the a Rec. Mode menu Adjusting the Flash OutputSelect the compensation level Reduces the brightnessTaking Pictures Set the mode dial to a Press the shutter release buttonFlash mode or continuous shooting mode Pictures Setting the Aperture Value Aperture-Priority ModeSetting the Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority Mode Setting the Exposure Manually Manual Exposure Mode Press the shutter release button Registering a function Using Preset Function Settings User ModeFunctions that can be set in User mode Registering Functions in User ModeSet the mode dial to E Press the shutter release button Select the required mode Press the shutter release button Set the Mode dial to d Use the four-way controller 23 toPicture mode Picture will be takenTakingPictures Take the first picture Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ModeImages will be joined Move the camera to the right and take the second picture Select the 3D mode Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image ModePress the Playback button Set the Mode dial to GHow to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Example of a 3D picture Set the mode dial to O Recording Sound Voice Recording ModeSoft Filter Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter ModeColor filters Playing back still pictures 1 p.26 Set the Mode dial to DSet the mode dial to C Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture ModeKeeping the shutter release button pressed Press the Zoom button in Capture mode Using the ZoomEnabling the Digital Zoom Function Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture modeC a d F G D C Capture modeEV Compensation Using the Self-timer Remote control unit Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the button in Capture MonitorContinuous Shooting Mode to display j on the LCD MonitorMode will change to Continuous Shooting mode Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals Interval Shooting Press the four-way controller 3 to Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture modeSelect Interval Shoot Set the interval timeTaking Pictures When images have been recorded Press in Capture mode to switch to Multiple Exposure modeAim the camera at your subject Choose the exposure method with Four-way controllerWhen there are no recorded images Press the four-way controller 3 to select Auto Bracket A Rec. Mode menu will be displayedSelect the conditions for bracket ShootingPress and hold down the shutter release button Press the four-way controller 3 to select Fast Fwd Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures Fast Fwd MovieMovie Use the four-way controller 45 to Choose Off ×1, ×2, ×5, ×10Saving the Menu Items Memory Saving the Settings MemoryMemory menu will be displayed Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images and SoundZoom Display Image is displayedIf the image has no voice memo, the screen Enter the playback modeAdding a Voice Memo Following operations can be Performed during playback Playing Back Movie PicturesFollowing operations can be performed during playback Playing Back SoundPlaying back Shooting Information Playback Mode Nine-image Display Select Slideshow with the four SlideshowChange the playback interval Q Playback menu will be displayedErasing a Single Image or Sound Erasing ImagesSelect Delete with the four-way Delete screen will be displayedSound Delete screen will be displayed Select Sound Delete with the fourErasing a Voice Memo Erasing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twiceProtecting Images from Deletion Protect Enter the Playback mode Press the Z button twiceProtecting All Images / Sound Erasing100 Viewing Images on a TVPrinting Single Image Setting the Printing Service DpofCopies Date102 103 Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer Connecting the camera to the printerEnter the Playback mode, then press the Menu / Fn 104105 Printing using the printing service settingsPrinting one image at a time 106 Disconnecting the camera from the printerChanging the Image Size Editing ImagesPress the Menu / Fn button Press the four-way controller 107108 Press the four-way controller 45 to select Recorded pixelsTrim the image Trimming ImagesPress the OK button Select the Quality level after Trimming with the four-way110 Using Digital Filters to Edit ImagesBrightness filter Select the filter Press the Menu button Press the four-way controllerIf you selected the brightness filter 111How to recall B Set-up menu Camera SettingsFormatting a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard 112113 Changing the Sound SettingsChanging the volume Same way Press the four-way controller 23 to select StartupChange the Shutter Sound and Operation Sound 115 Setting the Date StyleHow to recall the B Set-up menu Setting the World TimeChanging the Date / Time World Time screen will be dis-played117 Switch O On and P Off with the four-way controllerSelect Start-up Screen on the B Set-up menu Changing the Start-up ScreenUse the four-way controller 45 to select O On or P Off119 Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Video Output Format Setting Auto Power Off LCD Power Saving Sleep TimeoutEditing 120121 Setting the Quick Delete FunctionSetting the Quick Zoom Function 122 Registering FunctionsRegistering a function Editing 123 Checking the status SettingsRetrieving a function 124 Adjusting the Focus Limit125 Resetting to Default Settings ResetChecking the Alarm Setting the AlarmSetting the Alarm Press the four-way controller 23 to select Alarm127 Turning the Alarm OffTo select alarm Press the four-way controller 128 List of City Names129 List of Menu Default SettingsNtsc 130131 Adjustable Rec.Mode Menu Items by Capture Mode132 Messages133 134 Troubleshooting135 136 Main SpecificationsNTSC, PAL 137138 Optional Accessories139 Warranty PolicyFor customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada 140141 Class B Personal Computers and PeripheralsPentax Europe GmbH European Headquarters