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Pentax Optio A20 specifications Press the zoom button on the remote control unit

Models: Optio A20

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Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit

You can not only shoot images with the shutter button, but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote control unit E (optional).

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

2 Press the four-way controller (45) to select i(Remote control) or h(0 sec remote control).

The function is same either in i (Remote control) or h(0 sec remote control).

3 Press the zoom button on the remote control unit.

Each time you press the zoom button, the zoom position will change among tele, middle, and wide.

You cannot change the zoom magnification with the remote control unit in Super Macro mode. You can change it in Macro mode.

• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.

•Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than about four meters away from the front of the camera.

•You cannot change the digital zoom range with the remote control unit. you can change only the optical zoom range.

Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)

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Pentax Optio A20 Press the zoom button on the remote control unit, Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit

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 Back Names of PartsFront Guide Indications Names of Operating PartsFour-way controller Attaching the Strap Installing the Battery Powering the CameraRemoving the Battery Open the battery/card coverCharging 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 BackupAppropriate Quality According to Use Image Size and Quality of Still PicturesAppropriate Sizes According to Use Appropriate Sizes Recorded Pixels According to Use Size and Quality of MoviesApproximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Default setting is C Use the four-way controller To select a language Setting the Display LanguagePress the four-way controller 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 halfwayPress halfway Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress down fully Instant ReviewPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Playing Back an ImagePress the Q Playback button After taking a pictureDeleting the Displayed Image Press the Green button when playing back an imagePress the power switch Using the My Album FunctionPress the power switch again Turning the Camera On and OffPress 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 ModeHow to Set the Menus Setting the MenusUse the four-way controller 23 to change the setting To Save the Setting and Start Taking PicturesTo Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of ImagesTo Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations Press the OK button or the four-way controllerMenu button Example of Menu OperationRec.Mode Menu Menu ListSet-up Menu Mode Palette List Capture Mode Palette Operating the Mode PaletteHow to operate the Mode Palette Portrait mode Dpof Playback Mode PaletteSelecting the Capture Mode Changing the ModeDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Taking PicturesGrid Display Histogram DisplayNo icons Backlight OffUsing Histogram Press the Shake Reduction preview button Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction FunctionMode Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green ModePress the Green button in Capture Auto Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Taking Pictures Automatically Auto Picture ModeTo select Auto Picture mode Press the OK button Use the four-way controllerTakingPictures Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Using the Exposure Mode and Other FuctionsTo Select the Shutter Priority mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to select R Program modeTo Select the Program 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 modeUse the four-way controller 2345 to select Portrait mode Taking Pictures of People Portrait Mode/Kids ModePictures Press the OK buttonPress the OK button Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode Use the four-way controller 2345 to select EPet modeUse the four-way controller 23 to select Taking Pictures of Text Text ModePress the four-way controller 45 to adjust the contrast 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 Use the four-way controller 45 to select a frame Taking Pictures in Frame Composite modeTo select Y Frame Composite To Register a New Frame Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture mode Using the Self-timerContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit Using the Remote Control Unit optionalTaking Pictures Using the Remote Control Control Press the OK buttonLife of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Press the zoom button on the remote control unitChanging the Magnification Using 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 modeFocus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Focus Mode Manual Focus Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture modeTo select the focus mode 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 BalanceBalance screen Manual SettingSelect K Manual on the White Use the four-way controller 23 to select AF Setting Selecting the Autofocus SettingsChanging the Focusing Area Focusing AreaSetting the Focus Limiter Setting the Auxiliary AF Light AE Metering Modes Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the ExposureSensitivity Setting the SensitivityUse the four-way controller 23 to select Sensitivity Select Auto and press Four-way controller Use the four-way controller 23 to select the sensitivitySelecting the Sensitivity Selecting the Sensitivity and ISO Correction RangeSetting the Exposure EV Compensation Use the four-way controller 23 to select Movie Selecting the Settings for Taking MoviesSelecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies Recorded PixelsSelecting 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 SettingTo adjust sharpness Setting the Image SharpnessTo select Sharpness Softens the contours + Sharpens the contoursTo adjust saturation Setting the Color SaturationTo select Saturation Reduces the saturation + Increases the saturationTo adjust contrast Setting the Image ContrastTo select Contrast Reduces the contrast + Increases the contrastSaving the Menu Items Memory Saving the Settings107 Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording ModeRecording Playback of Sound 000011 Playing Back SoundRecording a Voice Memo Adding a Voice MemoPlaying Back a Voice Memo Zoom Display Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back Still Pictures Setting the Quick Zoom Function Playing Back Movies Recorded pixels Quality level White balance Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeSensitivity Histogram Playback/Deleting/Editing ApertureNine-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 Use the four-way controller 2 to Select Delete Deleting Images, Movies and SoundsDeleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound 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 To select Z Protect Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion ProtectTo select Select image/sound Protecting Images, Movies and SoundsProtecting All Images, Movies and Sounds Turn the AV equipment on Viewing Images on AV EquipmentTurn the camera on Cable Playback/Deleting/EditingPlaying Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optional To select Dpof Press the OK button Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images 131 Printing All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controllerSelect PictBridge for USB Connection on the H Set-up menu Direct Printing Using PictBridgeConnecting the Camera to the Printer 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 SettingsChanging the Image Size and Quality Editing ImagesTo select Resize Press the OK button Resizing Single ImagesTo change the quality Crop the image Cropping ImagesUse the four-way controller To select Cropping Playback mode, use the four-way controller 45 to Rotating the Displayed ImageTo select s Image Rotation Press the OK button Press the four-way controller Or the four-way controllerTo select Color Filter Press the OK button Editing Pictures with Color FiltersUse the four-way controller 23 to select Overwrite Or Save as Press the OK buttonSelecting 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 compensationUse the four-way controller 2345 to select Y Adding a Frame Frame CompositeFrame Composite Press the OK button To select a frame153 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 on the H Set-up menu Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in MemoryUse the four-way controller 2 to Select FormatTo change the operation volume Changing the Sound SettingsSelect Playback Volume Changing the VolumeChanging the Sound To select Start-up SoundUse the four-way controller 45 to select a sound file Changing the Sound Using a Recorded Sound FileSelect User in in Changing the Sound Press the OK button 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 Last Memory Setting Default SettingsReset Setting Rec. Mode Menu Items176 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 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Declaration of Conformity Information on disposal for users Index 194 195 Memo Memo