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Pentax Optio MX4 specifications Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

	Problem	Cause	Remedy
	Camera will not	Battery is not installed	Check battery is installed. If not, install
	turn on		battery.
		Battery is installed	Check orientation of battery.
		incorrectly	Reinsert battery according to the +-
			symbols on the battery compartment.
			(p.15)
		Battery power is low	Insert a new or charged battery or use the
			AC adapter.
		AA batteries have been	AA batteries cannot be used in this
		inserted	camera. Use a D-LI7 battery.
	No image on	Camera is connected to	LCD monitor is off when camera is
	the LCD	a PC by the USB cable	connected to a PC.
	monitor
	monitor	Camera is connected to	LCD monitor is off when camera is
		a TV	connected to a TV.
		Image is displayed but is	Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
		hard to see	when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
	Shutter will not	Flash is charging	Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is
	release		charging. Wait until charging is finished.
		No available space on	Insert SD Memory Card with available
		SD Memory Card	space or delete unwanted images. (p.18,
			105)
		Recording	Wait until recording is finished.
	Picture is dark	Subject is too far away in	Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
		a dark environment,	away. Take picture within range of flash.
		such as a night scene
		Background is dark	When taking a picture of a person against
			a dark background, such as a night scene,
			the person may appear dark if the flash
			does not reach the background even with
			the correct exposure. Set to B in Picture
			mode to ensure both person and
10			background are clear. (p.50)
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Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights For Safe USE of Your Camera About the CameraAbout 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 PicturesAppendix 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 buttonAttaching the Strap Attach the strap to the cameraAttach the cap holder to the lens cap Attach the cap holder to the camera strap as shownPowering the Camera Charging the BatteryCharging Battery Indicator Battery charger AC plug cordPush 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 BatteriesUsing the AC Adapter GettingCard 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 ImagesRecorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies Appropriate Frame Rate According to UseRecorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recording Time Using the Grip Operating the Camera PartsDo not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor Opening the LCD MonitorOpen the LCD monitor from the bottom Swivel the LCD monitor anticlockwiseHolding the Camera Using the Flash Press the f button on the side of the cameraPlayback Only Mode Press the power switchPress the power switch again Press the power switch while pressing the Q buttonVoice Recording Only Mode Set the mode dial to O and press the power switchIf 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 daySet 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 onUsing the Shutter Release Button Press halfwayPress fully Instant ReviewPress the Q button after taking a Picture Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Rotating the Displayed Image Deleting the Displayed ImagePress the C button Press the C button againMovie Playing Back MoviesPress the Q button after taking a Capture Mode Understanding the Button FunctionsChanges the flash mode p.70 Four-way controllerZoom/w/x lever Changes the shooting area p.52Playback 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 playbackUsing the Menus How to Use the MenusPress the Menu button in Capture mode Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingTo the next screen Movie Mode menu Example of Menu OperationPlayback mode Rec. Mode Menu AdjustableSet on the C Movie Mode menu Menu ListSet-up Menu Movie Mode menu This menu is only for moviesPlayback Menu Selecting a Still Picture Mode IndicatorTaking Still Pictures Capture ModesSetting 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 takenUsing the Zoom Press the Zoom/w/x lever Capture modeB c a C Zoom bar Press towardSetting the Digital Zoom A Rec. Mode menu appearsSaving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.84 Two-Speed Zoom OperationUsing the Self-Timer Taking Still Pictures B c a CPress 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 focusTaking 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 filterTaking Still Pictures Varying the Settings Automatically Auto Bracketing Auto Bracket SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to choose a function Taking Still Pictures C aWay controller 45 to choose the bracketing steps If you selected exposure or white balance, use the fourExample shows the images when 5 is selected Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama AssistTaking 5 4 Still PicturesTake the first image Move the camera to the right and take the second imageShutter Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Taking StillManual Shooting Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens Optional Wide angle conversion lens optionalDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Grid Grid display or Normal display Playback modeNorm. Normal display +inf Histogram and informationSetting 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 ModeFocus Modes Selecting the Focus ModePress the button in Capture mode Press the button in Capture mode to display z Manual FocusSelecting the Flash Mode Press the b button in Capture modeTaking Still Pictures B c a Flash ModesAdjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flashTo select Flash Exp. Comp To change the light emissionSelecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded PixelsSelecting the Quality Level Quality LevelsAdjusting the White Balance Taking Still Pictures White Balance SettingsC a C Saving the White Balance 1p.84 Auto Bracketing 1p.58Manual Setting Changing the Focusing Area Press Menu button in Capture modeTo select Focusing Area To change the settingSaving the AE Metering Mode 1p.84 AE Metering ModesSetting the Sensitivity Sensitivity SettingsTo select Sensitivity To change the sensitivitySetting 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 DisplayTo 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 PressedAdding a Color Effect to Movies Color Mode To choose a colorTo change the time-lapse setting Selected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitorTaking Time-lapse Movies To select Time-lapse MovieSetting the Movie Shooting Functions Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies Recorded Pixels for MoviesMovies Camera is ready to recordSelecting the Quality Level of Movies To select Quality LevelTo change the quality level Quality Levels of MoviesSelecting the Frame Rate Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode Microphone SpeakerPlayback 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 stopsZoom/ f/ y lever w Reduces the volume Playing Back a Voice MemoPlayback starts Zoom/ f/ y leverNine 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 imagesDisplaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Norm. Normal display Shooting information is displayed10 9 Folder nameSlideshow Q Playback menu appearsEnter the Playback mode and use Playing Back MoviesFour-way controller 45 to Choose a movie to play back Press the four-way controllerViewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV Turn the TV and camera onDeleting Deleting Single Images and Sound FilesUse the four-way controller 2 to Select DeletePress the Menu button in Playback mode Setting the Quick Delete FunctionQuick Delete Deleting Voice Memos OnlyPress the i button twice in Playback mode Deleting All ImagesDelete All screen appears All the images and sound files are deletedProtecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect Select ProtectProtecting 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 appearsResized image is saved Trimming Images Choose the trimming conditionsImages that can be trimmed appear Trimming screen appearsImages 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 Copies116 Printing All Images To choose whether to insert the date or notDirect 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 menuTo choose an image to print Use the four-way controller Button to choose whether to insert the datePrinting 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 imagesDisconnecting 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 FormatChanging the Sound Settings To select Playback Volume orTo adjust the volume Press the OK button twice Changing the Playback Volume and Operation VolumeSetting the World Time Changing the Date and Time125 Changing the Display Mode Refer to p.66 and p.101 for details of each display modeChanging the Display Language Language/ screen appearsUsing Screen Effects Screen Setting screen appearsChanging the Background Color and Screen Effects Changing the Background ColorBrightness 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 OffRegistering a Function on the OK Button To select DISP., FILT. or NONResetting to Default Settings Reset Reset screen appearsList of City Codes Optional Accessories Messages 137 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy139 Main Specifications LCD Monitor141 Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period143 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada For customers in USAFor customers in Canada Declaration of Conformity Pentax Corporation