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Pentax Optio A20 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode, Sensitivity Histogram

Models: Optio A20

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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode

Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mode.The Histogram is not displayed while playing back movies.

	Normal Display				1 2 3					4 5
	Shooting information is displayed.				1 2 3					4 5
	Shooting information is displayed.
	1	Voice Memo icon
	1	Voice Memo icon				100-0010
	2	Card/Built-in memory icon


	3	Folder name	4	File name
	5	Protect icon	6	Battery indicator

7Shooting date and time

8 Four-way controller operation guide		/08/25/2006
			12:00
					6
8		7

Histogram Display

The brightness distribution of the image is

1 2 3 4 5

6

displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

1	Recorded pixels	2	Quality level
3	White balance	4	AE metering
5	Sensitivity	6	Histogram

10M

AWB

ISO 100 1/160 F2.6

100-0010

08/25/2006

12:00

Playback/Deleting/Editing

7 Aperture

8 Shutter speed

No icons

No shooting information is displayed.

8 7	6

Normal Display

Saving the Display Mode 1p.106

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Pentax Optio A20 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode, Recorded pixels Quality level White balance

Contents

Operating Manual Thank you for buying the Pentax Digital Camera For using your camera safely About the CameraAbout the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Page Care to be Taken During Handling Regarding Product Registration Contents Recording and Playback of Sound Playback/Deleting/EditingSettings AppendixContents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Four-way controller Names of Operating PartsGuide Indications Attaching the Strap Removing the Battery Powering the CameraInstalling the Battery Open the battery/card coverCharging the Battery Battery Level Indicator Recycling BatteriesCharging 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 Data Backup Precautions When Using an SD Memory CardAppropriate Sizes According to Use Image Size and Quality of Still PicturesAppropriate Quality According to Use Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Size and Quality of MoviesAppropriate Sizes Recorded Pixels According to Use Default setting is C Press the four-way controller Setting the Display LanguageUse the four-way controller To select a language Setting the Date and Time Press the OK button Press the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller 23 to change the month Ntsc Press the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fullyPress down fully Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress halfway Instant ReviewPress the Q Playback button Playing Back an ImagePlaying Back the Previous or Next Image After taking a picturePress the Green button when playing back an image Deleting the Displayed ImagePress the power switch again Using the My Album FunctionPress the power switch Turning the Camera On and OffTurning the Camera On in Playback Mode Press the power switch while pressing the QPlayback buttonUsing the Button Functions Capture ModePlayback Mode For playing back voice recording files 1p.110 Voice Recording Mode Shutter release buttonUse the four-way controller 23 to change the setting Setting the MenusHow to Set the Menus To Save the Setting and Start Taking PicturesTo Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of ImagesTo Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Press the OK button or the four-way controllerExample of Menu Operation Menu buttonMenu List Rec.Mode MenuSet-up Menu How to operate the Mode Palette Operating the Mode PaletteMode Palette List Capture Mode Palette Portrait mode Playback Mode Palette DpofDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Changing the ModeSelecting the Capture Mode Taking PicturesNo icons Histogram DisplayGrid Display Backlight OffUsing Histogram Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function Press the Shake Reduction preview buttonPress the Green button in Capture Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green ModeMode Auto To select Auto Picture mode Press the OK button Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture ModePress the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Use the four-way controllerTakingPictures Using the Exposure Mode and Other Fuctions Effect of Aperture and Shutter SpeedTo Select the Program mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to select R 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 Use the four-way controller 2345 to select a desired mode Press the OK button Press the shutter release button halfwayPictures Taking Pictures of People Portrait Mode/Kids ModeUse the four-way controller 2345 to select Portrait mode Press the OK buttonPress the OK button Use the four-way controller 2345 to select EPet mode Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet ModePress the four-way controller 45 to adjust the contrast Taking Pictures of Text Text ModeUse the four-way controller 23 to select Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode Blur reduction Taking Movies Movie Mode To select C Movie mode Press the OK buttonKeeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed To select Y Frame Composite Taking Pictures in Frame Composite modeUse the four-way controller 45 to select a frame To Register a New Frame Using the Self-timer Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture modeContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the shutter release button on the remote control unit Control Press the OK buttonChanging the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit Press the zoom button on the remote control unitLife of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size Press the zoom button in Capture modePress the Menu button in Capture mode Setting the Digital ZoomSelecting the Focus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsFocus Mode To select the focus mode Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture modeManual Focus TakingPictures Selecting the Flash Mode Flash ModeFlash Mode Auto Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures Number of Recorded PixelsNumber of shots for the selected recording pixels appears Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Quality LevelsAdjusting the White Balance White Balance Taking PicturesSelect K Manual on the White Manual SettingBalance screen Changing the Focusing Area Selecting the Autofocus SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to select AF Setting Focusing AreaSetting the Focus Limiter Setting the Auxiliary AF Light Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure AE Metering ModesUse the four-way controller 23 to select Sensitivity Setting the SensitivitySensitivity Selecting the Sensitivity Use the four-way controller 23 to select the sensitivitySelect Auto and press Four-way controller Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction RangeSetting the Exposure EV Compensation Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies Selecting the Settings for Taking MoviesUse the four-way controller 23 to select Movie Recorded PixelsTo select Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Level of MoviesCompensating for Camera Shake While Taking Movies Setting the Shake Reduction for Still Pictures TakingSetting the Instant Review Time Setting the Green Button To select Green ButtonRegistering Frequently Used Functions Fn Setting Press the OK buttonInitial settings for Fn Setting Functions that can be registered on Fn SettingTo select Sharpness Setting the Image SharpnessTo adjust sharpness Softens the contours + Sharpens the contoursTo select Saturation Setting the Color SaturationTo adjust saturation Reduces the saturation + Increases the saturationTo select Contrast Setting the Image ContrastTo adjust contrast Reduces the contrast + Increases the contrastSaving the Settings Saving the Menu Items Memory107 Recording Recording Sound Voice Recording ModeSound Playback of Sound Playing Back Sound 000011Adding a Voice Memo Recording a Voice MemoPlaying Back a Voice Memo Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back ImagesZoom Display Setting the Quick Zoom Function Playing Back Movies Sensitivity Histogram Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeRecorded pixels Quality level White balance Playback/Deleting/Editing ApertureNine-Image Display/Calendar Display Nine-Image DisplayPlayback mode, press w/f on the zoom button Calendar DisplaySlideshow Use the four-way controller 3 to select Screen EffectUse the four-way controller 45 to select the effect Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound Deleting Images, Movies and SoundsUse the four-way controller 2 to Select Delete Deleting a Voice Memo only Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice Deleting All ImagesEnter the Playback mode and press w/f on the zoom button 125 To select Select image/sound Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion ProtectTo select Z Protect Protecting Images, Movies and SoundsProtecting All Images, Movies and Sounds Turn the camera on Viewing Images on AV EquipmentTurn the AV equipment on Cable Playback/Deleting/EditingPlaying Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optional Printing Single Images Setting the Printing Service DpofTo select Dpof Press the OK button 131 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller Printing All ImagesConnecting the Camera to the Printer Direct Printing Using PictBridgeSelect PictBridge for USB Connection on the H Set-up menu 134 Use the four-way controller 2345 to select the paper size Press the OK button twicePrinting Using the Dpof Settings Disconnecting the Camera from the PrinterTo select Resize Press the OK button Editing ImagesChanging the Image Size and Quality Resizing Single ImagesTo change the quality Use the four-way controller To select Cropping Cropping ImagesCrop the image To select s Image Rotation Press the OK button Rotating the Displayed ImagePlayback mode, use the four-way controller 45 to Press the four-way controller Or the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller 23 to select Overwrite Editing Pictures with Color FiltersTo select Color Filter Press the OK button Or Save as Press the OK buttonUse the four-way controller 23 to select Eight colors Selecting the Color Filter Eight ColorsEditing Pictures with the Digital Filter To select Digital Filter Press the OK buttonSelecting the Slim Filter Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller To select Brightness Filter146 Editing Movies Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PicturePoint you want to save Dividing a MovieSelect Extract on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK button Extracting MoviesRemoving Red-eye To select Z Red-eye Compensation Press the OK buttonSpecify the area for compensation Removing Red-eye ManuallyFrame Composite Press the OK button Adding a Frame Frame CompositeUse the four-way controller 2345 to select Y To select a frame153 Copying Files Use the four-way controller 2345 to select Image/Sound CopyTo select the file to copy Press the OK button To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory CardCamera Settings Setting Up the Start-up Screen157 Use the four-way controller 2 to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in MemorySelect Format on the H Set-up menu Select FormatSelect Playback Volume Changing the Sound SettingsTo change the operation volume Changing the VolumeTo select Start-up Sound Changing the SoundSelect User in in Changing the Sound Press the OK button Changing the Sound Using a Recorded Sound FileUse the four-way controller 45 to select a sound file Changing the Date and Time To change the month Setting the World Time Press the four-way controller 3 to select DestinationPress the four-way controller 3 to select W Hometown Changing the Display Language Four-way Controller OK button Menu buttonChanging the Image Folder Name Folder NameChanging the USB Connection Mode Changing the Video Output Format Use the four-way controller 23 to select Ntsc or PALAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Playback button Four-way controller Menu buttonSetting Power Saving Setting Auto Power Off Setting the Guide DisplayResetting to Default Settings List of City Reset Setting Default SettingsLast Memory Setting Rec. Mode Menu Items176 Playback Mode Palette Items Capture Mode and Functions Yes Available No Not availableCapture Mode and Default Setting of Each Function Optional Accessories Memory card error Messages182 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy184 Main Specifications Camera186 Power Supply NTSC, PALWarranty Policy CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada Declaration of Conformity Information on disposal for users Index 194 195 Memo Memo