Changing the Display Language | Pentax Optio MX4 specs

How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

	MENU	Rec . Mode
		Recorded Pixels	2304
	Four-way controller	Quality Level
	Four-way controller	White Balance	AWB
	MENU button	Focusing Area
	MENU button	AE Metering
	OK button	Sensitivity	AUTO
	OK button	MENU Exit	OK OK
		MENU Exit	OK OK

Changing the Display Language

You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.

You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

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Select [Language/ ] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

The Language/ screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a language.

4 Press the OK button twice.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

English

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

MENU Exit

OK OK

Changing the Display Mode

You can change the information displayed on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback.

1 Select [DISPLAY] on the [B Set-up] menu.

9	2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Norm.],
	[H+inf], [Grid] or [Frame].

Settings

	Refer to p.66 and p.101 for details of each display mode.
	Norm.	: Normal display
	H+inf	: Histogram and information
	Grid	: Grid display or Normal display in Playback mode
3	Frame	: Frame only and no information
3	Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take or play back images.

You cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor while playing back a movie.

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Pentax Optio MX4 specifications Changing the Display Language, Changing the Display Mode, Language/ screen appears

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights For Safe USE of Your Camera About the Camera About the AC Adapter Care to be Taken During Handling Page Contents Taking Movies How to Use the Menus Example of Menu Operation Menu ListTaking Still Pictures Settings Recording and Playback SoundPlaying Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies Editing and Printing Still Pictures Appendix Composition of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Back Names of PartsFront Names of Operating Parts Guide IndicationsMenu button Button m/g button b/Z button Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the cameraAttach the cap holder to the lens cap Attach the cap holder to the camera strap as shown Powering the Camera Charging the BatteryCharging Battery Indicator Battery charger AC plug cord Push the battery in until the battery lock lever clicks Installing the BatteryOpen the battery cover on the end of the grip Battery Level Indicator Recycling Batteries Using the AC Adapter Getting Card cover opens Installing the SD Memory CardPush the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to UseAppropriate Quality Level According to Use Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recordable Images Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recording Time Using the Grip Operating the Camera Parts Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor Opening the LCD MonitorOpen the LCD monitor from the bottom Swivel the LCD monitor anticlockwise Holding the Camera Using the Flash Press the f button on the side of the camera Playback Only Mode Press the power switchPress the power switch again Press the power switch while pressing the Q button Voice Recording Only Mode Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch If the Date Adjust screen appears Initial SettingsIf the Initial Settings screen appears Setting the Display Language Press the OK button when you have finished the settings Repeat to change the year, hour and minutes3 appear above and below the month 3appear above and below the day Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfwayPress the shutter release button fully Camera turns on Using the Shutter Release Button Press halfwayPress fully Instant Review Press the Q button after taking a Picture Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Rotating the Displayed Image Deleting the Displayed Image Press the C button Press the C button again Movie Playing Back MoviesPress the Q button after taking a Capture Mode Understanding the Button Functions Changes the flash mode p.70 Four-way controllerZoom/w/x lever Changes the shooting area p.52 Playback Mode Protects images from deletion p.108 Zoom/f/y leverSets the items for printing images p.115 Voice Recording Mode Four-way controller in Playback Only modeStarts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback p.95 Selects a sound file before playback Using the Menus How to Use the MenusPress the Menu button in Capture mode Use the four-way controller 45 to change the setting To the next screen Movie Mode menu Example of Menu Operation Playback mode Rec. Mode Menu AdjustableSet on the C Movie Mode menu Menu List Set-up Menu Movie Mode menu This menu is only for moviesPlayback Menu Selecting a Still Picture Mode IndicatorTaking Still Pictures Capture Modes Setting the Functions Program Mode Taking Still Pictures Set the mode dial to d Press the four-way controller Picture mode options screen appearsPicture mode is selected Picture is taken Using the Zoom Press the Zoom/w/x lever Capture modeB c a C Zoom bar Press toward Setting the Digital Zoom A Rec. Mode menu appearsSaving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.84 Two-Speed Zoom Operation Using the Self-Timer Taking Still Pictures B c a C Press the m button in Capture Mode to display j or p on LCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfwayB c a Focus frame turns green if the subject is # 14 25 in focus Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter Mode Use the four-way controller 23 to selectDigital Filter Press the four-way controller To choose a digital filter Taking Still Pictures Varying the Settings Automatically Auto Bracketing Auto Bracket SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to choose a function Taking Still Pictures C a Way controller 45 to choose the bracketing steps If you selected exposure or white balance, use the four Example shows the images when 5 is selected Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama AssistTaking 5 4 Still Pictures Take the first image Move the camera to the right and take the second image Shutter Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Taking Still Manual Shooting Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens Optional Wide angle conversion lens optional Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Grid Grid display or Normal display Playback modeNorm. Normal display +inf Histogram and information Setting the Still Picture Shooting Functions Press the Q button in Capture modeTo Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode To Change from Playback Mode to Capture Mode Focus Modes Selecting the Focus ModePress the button in Capture mode Press the button in Capture mode to display z Manual Focus Selecting the Flash Mode Press the b button in Capture modeTaking Still Pictures B c a Flash Modes Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flashTo select Flash Exp. Comp To change the light emission Selecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Selecting the Quality Level Quality Levels Adjusting the White Balance Taking Still Pictures White Balance SettingsC a C Saving the White Balance 1p.84 Auto Bracketing 1p.58 Manual Setting Changing the Focusing Area Press Menu button in Capture modeTo select Focusing Area To change the setting Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.84 AE Metering Modes Setting the Sensitivity Sensitivity SettingsTo select Sensitivity To change the sensitivity Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness To select Saturation Setting the Color Saturation SaturationTo change the setting from Normal to z High + or Low Setting the Image Contrast Contrast B c C Setting the Exposure EV CompensationPress the four-way controller 45 in Capture mode Saving the Settings Memory Display To select Memory Recording Movies Press the Cbutton in Capture modeRecording Movies Using the Zoom When Taking Movies Forcusing Range When Taking MoviesUsing the Zoom 1p.52 Holding the Camera 1p.25 Keeping the C Button Pressed Adding a Color Effect to Movies Color Mode To choose a color To change the time-lapse setting Selected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitorTaking Time-lapse Movies To select Time-lapse Movie Setting the Movie Shooting Functions Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies Recorded Pixels for MoviesMovies Camera is ready to record Selecting the Quality Level of Movies To select Quality LevelTo change the quality level Quality Levels of Movies Selecting the Frame Rate Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode Microphone Speaker Playback Sound Playing Back SoundPress the Q button Adding a Voice Memo to Images Recording a Voice MemoRecording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds Recording stops Zoom/ f/ y lever w Reduces the volume Playing Back a Voice MemoPlayback starts Zoom/ f/ y lever Nine Image Display Playing Back Still PicturesPlaying Back Still Pictures Zoom playback ends Movies cannot be magnified Zoom DisplayImage Setting the Quick Zoom Function Camera is ready to take or play back images Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Norm. Normal display Shooting information is displayed10 9 Folder name Slideshow Q Playback menu appears Enter the Playback mode and use Playing Back MoviesFour-way controller 45 to Choose a movie to play back Press the four-way controller Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV Turn the TV and camera on Deleting Deleting Single Images and Sound FilesUse the four-way controller 2 to Select Delete Press the Menu button in Playback mode Setting the Quick Delete FunctionQuick Delete Deleting Voice Memos Only Press the i button twice in Playback mode Deleting All ImagesDelete All screen appears All the images and sound files are deleted Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect Select Protect Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the Z button twice Playback modeSelect Protect all Screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears Editing Still PicturesChanging the Image Size and Quality Resize Resize screen appears Resized image is saved Trimming Images Choose the trimming conditionsImages that can be trimmed appear Trimming screen appears Images that can be edited with the digital filters appear Editing Pictures with Digital Filters4, 5 Image is saved with the digital filter effect Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single ImagesTo choose an image to print Press the four-way controller Frame moves to Copies 116 Printing All Images To choose whether to insert the date or not Direct Printing Using PictBridge Connecting the Camera to the PrinterRefer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p.130 Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the B Set-up menu To choose an image to print Use the four-way controller Button to choose whether to insert the date Printing Images Using the Dpof Settings Images and print settingsSelected images are printed according to the Dpof settings Number of copies you choose applies to all the images Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Camera Settings How to recall the B Set-up menuFormatting an SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller To select Format Changing the Sound Settings To select Playback Volume orTo adjust the volume Press the OK button twice Changing the Playback Volume and Operation Volume Setting the World Time Changing the Date and Time 125 Changing the Display Mode Refer to p.66 and p.101 for details of each display modeChanging the Display Language Language/ screen appears Using Screen Effects Screen Setting screen appearsChanging the Background Color and Screen Effects Changing the Background Color Brightness Level screen appears Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the brightness Changing the Video Output Format PC-F Changing the USB Connection ModeTo select PC, PictBridge or Setting Sleep Timeout Setting Auto Power Off Registering a Function on the OK Button To select DISP., FILT. or NON Resetting to Default Settings Reset Reset screen appears List of City Codes Optional Accessories Messages 137 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy 139 Main Specifications LCD Monitor 141 Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period 143 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Declaration of Conformity Pentax Corporation