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Pentax Optio A20 specifications Playback of Sound

Models: Optio A20

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5 Press the shutter release button.

Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.

6 Press the four-way controller (3) to display Mode Palette and change to another mode.

You can exit the Voice Recording mode.

• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim the camera to obtain the best sound.

•An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording.

•You can record sound for maximum 12 consecutive hours on a high- capacity SD memory card.

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Pentax Optio A20 specifications Playback of Sound

Contents

Operating Manual Thank you for buying the Pentax Digital Camera About the Camera For using your camera safelyAbout the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Page Care to be Taken During Handling Regarding Product Registration Contents Playback/Deleting/Editing Recording and Playback of SoundAppendix SettingsContents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Parts FrontBack Names of Operating Parts Four-way controllerGuide Indications Attaching the Strap Open the battery/card cover Powering the CameraInstalling the Battery Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Recycling Batteries Battery Level IndicatorCharging the Battery Abroad Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland Using the AC Adapter optional Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter Installing the SD Memory Card Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Data BackupImage Size and Quality of Still Pictures Appropriate Sizes According to UseAppropriate Quality According to Use Size and Quality of Movies Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and QualityAppropriate Sizes Recorded Pixels According to Use Default setting is C Setting the Display Language Press the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller To select a language Press the OK button Press the four-way controller Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to change the month Ntsc Press the shutter release button fully Press the shutter release button halfwayInstant Review Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress halfway Press down fullyAfter taking a picture Playing Back an ImagePlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Press the Q Playback buttonDeleting the Displayed Image Press the Green button when playing back an imageTurning the Camera On and Off Using the My Album FunctionPress the power switch Press the power switch againPress the power switch while pressing the QPlayback button Turning the Camera On in Playback ModeCapture Mode Using the Button FunctionsPlayback Mode For playing back voice recording files 1p.110 Shutter release button Voice Recording ModeTo Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Setting the MenusHow to Set the Menus Use the four-way controller 23 to change the settingPress the OK button or the four-way controller To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of ImagesTo Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu OperationsMenu button Example of Menu OperationRec.Mode Menu Menu ListSet-up Menu Operating the Mode Palette How to operate the Mode PaletteMode Palette List Capture Mode Palette Portrait mode Dpof Playback Mode PaletteTaking Pictures Changing the ModeSelecting the Capture Mode Displaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeBacklight Off Histogram DisplayGrid Display No iconsUsing Histogram Press the Shake Reduction preview button Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction FunctionTaking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode Press the Green button in CaptureMode Auto Use the four-way controller Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture ModePress the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode To select Auto Picture mode Press the OK buttonTakingPictures Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Using the Exposure Mode and Other FuctionsUse the four-way controller 2345 to select R Program mode To Select the Program modeTo Select the Shutter Priority mode To Select the Manual Exposure mode Press the OK button Press the four-way controller 3 Capture mode Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfway Use the four-way controller 2345 to select a desired modePress the OK button Taking Pictures of People Portrait Mode/Kids ModeUse the four-way controller 2345 to select Portrait mode PicturesPress the OK button Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to select EPet modeTaking Pictures of Text Text Mode Press the four-way controller 45 to adjust the contrastUse the four-way controller 23 to select Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode Blur reduction To select C Movie mode Press the OK button Taking Movies Movie ModeKeeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode To select Y Frame CompositeUse the four-way controller 45 to select a frame To Register a New Frame Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture mode Using the Self-timerContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Control Press the OK button Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the shutter release button on the remote control unit Taking Pictures Using the Remote ControlPress the zoom button on the remote control unit Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control UnitLife of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Press the zoom button in Capture mode Using the Zoom to Change the Subject SizeSetting the Digital Zoom Press the Menu button in Capture modeSetting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus ModeFocus Mode Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture mode To select the focus modeManual Focus TakingPictures Flash Mode Selecting the Flash ModeFlash Mode Auto Number of Recorded Pixels Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still PicturesNumber of shots for the selected recording pixels appears Quality Levels Selecting the Quality Level of Still PicturesWhite Balance Taking Pictures Adjusting the White BalanceManual Setting Select K Manual on the WhiteBalance screen Focusing Area Selecting the Autofocus SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to select AF Setting Changing the Focusing AreaSetting the Focus Limiter Setting the Auxiliary AF Light AE Metering Modes Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the ExposureSetting the Sensitivity Use the four-way controller 23 to select SensitivitySensitivity Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction Range Use the four-way controller 23 to select the sensitivitySelect Auto and press Four-way controller Selecting the SensitivitySetting the Exposure EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Selecting the Settings for Taking MoviesUse the four-way controller 23 to select Movie Selecting the Recorded Pixels of MoviesSelecting the Quality Level of Movies To select Recorded PixelsCompensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies Taking Setting the Shake Reduction for Still PicturesSetting the Instant Review Time To select Green Button Setting the Green ButtonPress the OK button Registering Frequently Used Functions Fn SettingFunctions that can be registered on Fn Setting Initial settings for Fn SettingSoftens the contours + Sharpens the contours Setting the Image SharpnessTo adjust sharpness To select SharpnessReduces the saturation + Increases the saturation Setting the Color SaturationTo adjust saturation To select SaturationReduces the contrast + Increases the contrast Setting the Image ContrastTo adjust contrast To select ContrastSaving the Menu Items Memory Saving the Settings107 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode RecordingSound Playback of Sound 000011 Playing Back SoundRecording a Voice Memo Adding a Voice MemoPlaying Back a Voice Memo Playing Back Images Playing Back Still PicturesZoom Display Setting the Quick Zoom Function Playing Back Movies Playback/Deleting/Editing Aperture Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeRecorded pixels Quality level White balance Sensitivity HistogramNine-Image Display Nine-Image Display/Calendar DisplayCalendar Display Playback mode, press w/f on the zoom buttonUse the four-way controller 3 to select Screen Effect SlideshowUse the four-way controller 45 to select the effect Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds Deleting a Single Image, Movie or SoundUse the four-way controller 2 to Select Delete Deleting a Voice Memo only Deleting All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twiceEnter the Playback mode and press w/f on the zoom button 125 Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion ProtectTo select Z Protect To select Select image/soundProtecting All Images, Movies and Sounds Cable Playback/Deleting/Editing Viewing Images on AV EquipmentTurn the AV equipment on Turn the camera onPlaying Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optional Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single ImagesTo select Dpof Press the OK button 131 Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controllerDirect Printing Using PictBridge Connecting the Camera to the PrinterSelect PictBridge for USB Connection on the H Set-up menu 134 Press the OK button twice Use the four-way controller 2345 to select the paper sizeDisconnecting the Camera from the Printer Printing Using the Dpof SettingsResizing Single Images Editing ImagesChanging the Image Size and Quality To select Resize Press the OK buttonTo change the quality Cropping Images Use the four-way controller To select CroppingCrop the image Press the four-way controller Or the four-way controller Rotating the Displayed ImagePlayback mode, use the four-way controller 45 to To select s Image Rotation Press the OK buttonOr Save as Press the OK button Editing Pictures with Color FiltersTo select Color Filter Press the OK button Use the four-way controller 23 to select OverwriteSelecting the Color Filter Eight Colors Use the four-way controller 23 to select Eight colorsTo select Digital Filter Press the OK button Editing Pictures with the Digital FilterSelecting the Slim Filter Use the four-way controller To select Brightness Filter Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter146 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Editing MoviesDividing a Movie Point you want to saveExtracting Movies Select Extract on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK buttonTo select Z Red-eye Compensation Press the OK button Removing Red-eyeRemoving Red-eye Manually Specify the area for compensationTo select a frame Adding a Frame Frame CompositeUse the four-way controller 2345 to select Y Frame Composite Press the OK button153 Use the four-way controller 2345 to select Image/Sound Copy Copying FilesTo Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card To select the file to copy Press the OK buttonSetting Up the Start-up Screen Camera Settings157 Select Format Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in MemorySelect Format on the H Set-up menu Use the four-way controller 2 toChanging the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsTo change the operation volume Select Playback VolumeChanging the Sound To select Start-up SoundChanging the Sound Using a Recorded Sound File Select User in in Changing the Sound Press the OK buttonUse the four-way controller 45 to select a sound file Changing the Date and Time To change the month Press the four-way controller 3 to select Destination Setting the World TimePress the four-way controller 3 to select W Hometown Four-way Controller OK button Menu button Changing the Display LanguageFolder Name Changing the Image Folder NameChanging the USB Connection Mode Use the four-way controller 23 to select Ntsc or PAL Changing the Video Output FormatPlayback button Four-way controller Menu button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorSetting Power Saving Setting the Guide Display Setting Auto Power OffResetting to Default Settings List of City Rec. Mode Menu Items Default SettingsLast Memory Setting Reset Setting176 Playback Mode Palette Items Yes Available No Not available Capture Mode and FunctionsCapture Mode and Default Setting of Each Function Optional Accessories Messages Memory card error182 Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting184 Camera Main Specifications186 NTSC, PAL Power SupplyWarranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs au Canada Declaration of Conformity Information on disposal for users Index 194 195 Memo Memo