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Pentax Optio MX4 specifications Using the AC Adapter, Getting

Models: Optio MX4

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Using the AC Adapter

If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended.

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.

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Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter. Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet.

•Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

•Make sure that the AC power cable and connecting cable are inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures.

•To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC adapter, be sure to read “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA” (p.1) before using the adapter.

•Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter D-AC7 before using the adapter.

•The battery inside the camera cannot be charged by connecting the AC adapter.

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Pentax Optio MX4 specifications Using the AC Adapter, Getting

Contents

Operating Manual Regarding copyrights About the Camera For Safe USE of Your CameraAbout the AC Adapter Care to be Taken During Handling Page Contents Taking Still Pictures How to Use the Menus Example of Menu Operation Menu ListTaking Movies Editing and Printing Still Pictures SettingsRecording and Playback Sound Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/MoviesAppendix Composition of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Button m/g button b/Z button Names of Operating PartsGuide Indications Menu buttonAttach the cap holder to the camera strap as shown Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the camera Attach the cap holder to the lens capIndicator Battery charger AC plug cord Powering the CameraCharging the Battery Charging BatteryOpen the battery cover on the end of the grip Installing the BatteryPush the battery in until the battery lock lever clicks Recycling Batteries Battery Level IndicatorGetting Using the AC AdapterPush the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor Installing the SD Memory CardCard cover opens Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recordable Images Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still PicturesAppropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Appropriate Quality Level According to UseAppropriate Frame Rate According to Use Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for MoviesRecorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recording Time Operating the Camera Parts Using the GripSwivel the LCD monitor anticlockwise Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitorOpening the LCD Monitor Open the LCD monitor from the bottomHolding the Camera Press the f button on the side of the camera Using the FlashPress the power switch while pressing the Q button Playback Only ModePress the power switch Press the power switch againSet the mode dial to O and press the power switch Voice Recording Only ModeIf the Initial Settings screen appears Initial SettingsIf the Date Adjust screen appears Setting the Display Language 3appear above and below the day Press the OK button when you have finished the settingsRepeat to change the year, hour and minutes 3 appear above and below the monthCamera turns on Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitorPress the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fullyInstant Review Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress halfway Press fullyPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Playing Back ImagesPress the Q button after taking a Picture Deleting the Displayed Image Rotating the Displayed ImagePress the C button again Press the C buttonPress the Q button after taking a Playing Back MoviesMovie Understanding the Button Functions Capture ModeChanges the shooting area p.52 Changes the flash mode p.70Four-way controller Zoom/w/x leverPlayback Mode Sets the items for printing images p.115 Zoom/f/y leverProtects images from deletion p.108 Selects a sound file before playback Voice Recording ModeFour-way controller in Playback Only mode Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback p.95Use the four-way controller 45 to change the setting Using the MenusHow to Use the Menus Press the Menu button in Capture modeExample of Menu Operation To the next screen Movie Mode menuPlayback mode Menu List Rec. Mode MenuAdjustable Set on the C Movie Mode menuPlayback Menu Movie Mode menu This menu is only for moviesSet-up Menu Capture Modes Selecting a Still Picture ModeIndicator Taking Still PicturesSetting the Functions Program Mode Taking Still Pictures Picture is taken Set the mode dial to d Press the four-way controllerPicture mode options screen appears Picture mode is selectedZoom bar Press toward Using the ZoomPress the Zoom/w/x lever Capture mode B c a CTwo-Speed Zoom Operation Setting the Digital ZoomA Rec. Mode menu appears Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.84Taking Still Pictures B c a C Using the Self-TimerFocus frame turns green if the subject is # 14 25 in focus Press the m button in Capture Mode to display j or p onLCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway B c aTo choose a digital filter Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter ModeUse the four-way controller 23 to select Digital Filter Press the four-way controllerTaking Still Pictures Taking Still Pictures C a Varying the Settings Automatically Auto BracketingAuto Bracket Settings Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a functionIf you selected exposure or white balance, use the four Way controller 45 to choose the bracketing stepsStill Pictures Example shows the images when 5 is selectedTaking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Taking 5 4Move the camera to the right and take the second image Take the first imageShutter Priority Shooting Taking Still Aperture Priority ShootingManual Shooting Wide angle conversion lens optional Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens Optional+inf Histogram and information Displaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeGrid Grid display or Normal display Playback mode Norm. Normal displayTo Change from Playback Mode to Capture Mode Setting the Still Picture Shooting FunctionsPress the Q button in Capture mode To Change from Capture Mode to Playback ModePress the button in Capture mode Selecting the Focus ModeFocus Modes Manual Focus Press the button in Capture mode to display zFlash Modes Selecting the Flash ModePress the b button in Capture mode Taking Still Pictures B c aTo change the light emission Adjusting the Flash IntensityYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash To select Flash Exp. CompRecorded Pixels Selecting the Recorded PixelsQuality Levels Selecting the Quality LevelSaving the White Balance 1p.84 Auto Bracketing 1p.58 Adjusting the White BalanceTaking Still Pictures White Balance Settings C a CManual Setting To change the setting Changing the Focusing AreaPress Menu button in Capture mode To select Focusing AreaAE Metering Modes Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.84To change the sensitivity Setting the SensitivitySensitivity Settings To select SensitivitySetting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness To change the setting from Normal to z High + or Low Setting the Color Saturation SaturationTo select Saturation Setting the Image Contrast Contrast Press the four-way controller 45 in Capture mode Setting the Exposure EV CompensationB c C Display Saving the Settings MemoryTo select Memory Recording Movies Press the Cbutton in Capture modeRecording Movies Keeping the C Button Pressed Using the Zoom When Taking MoviesForcusing Range When Taking Movies Using the Zoom 1p.52 Holding the Camera 1p.25To choose a color Adding a Color Effect to Movies Color ModeTo select Time-lapse Movie To change the time-lapse settingSelected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor Taking Time-lapse MoviesSetting the Movie Shooting Functions Camera is ready to record Selecting the Recorded Pixels for MoviesRecorded Pixels for Movies MoviesQuality Levels of Movies Selecting the Quality Level of MoviesTo select Quality Level To change the quality levelSelecting the Frame Rate Microphone Speaker Recording Sound Voice Recording ModePress the Q button Playing Back SoundPlayback Sound Recording stops Adding a Voice Memo to ImagesRecording a Voice Memo Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 secondsZoom/ f/ y lever Zoom/ f/ y lever w Reduces the volumePlaying Back a Voice Memo Playback startsPlaying Back Still Pictures Playing Back Still PicturesNine Image Display Image Zoom DisplayZoom playback ends Movies cannot be magnified Camera is ready to take or play back images Setting the Quick Zoom FunctionFolder name Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeNorm. Normal display Shooting information is displayed 10 9Q Playback menu appears SlideshowChoose a movie to play back Press the four-way controller Enter the Playback mode and usePlaying Back Movies Four-way controller 45 toTurn the TV and camera on Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TVSelect Delete DeletingDeleting Single Images and Sound Files Use the four-way controller 2 toDeleting Voice Memos Only Press the Menu button in Playback modeSetting the Quick Delete Function Quick DeleteAll the images and sound files are deleted Press the i button twice in Playback modeDeleting All Images Delete All screen appearsSelect Protect Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion ProtectSelect Protect all Press the Z button twice Playback modeProtecting All Images and Sound Files Resize screen appears Screen for selecting the resolution and quality appearsEditing Still Pictures Changing the Image Size and Quality ResizeResized image is saved Trimming screen appears Trimming ImagesChoose the trimming conditions Images that can be trimmed appear4, 5 Editing Pictures with Digital FiltersImages that can be edited with the digital filters appear Image is saved with the digital filter effect Frame moves to Copies Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images To choose an image to print Press the four-way controller116 To choose whether to insert the date or not Printing All ImagesSelect PictBridge for USB Connection on the B Set-up menu Direct Printing Using PictBridgeConnecting the Camera to the Printer Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p.130Button to choose whether to insert the date To choose an image to print Use the four-way controllerNumber of copies you choose applies to all the images Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsImages and print settings Selected images are printed according to the Dpof settingsDisconnecting the Camera from the Printer Use the four-way controller To select Format Camera SettingsHow to recall the B Set-up menu Formatting an SD Memory CardChanging the Playback Volume and Operation Volume Changing the Sound SettingsTo select Playback Volume or To adjust the volume Press the OK button twiceChanging the Date and Time Setting the World Time125 Language/ screen appears Changing the Display ModeRefer to p.66 and p.101 for details of each display mode Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Background Color Using Screen EffectsScreen Setting screen appears Changing the Background Color and Screen EffectsUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorBrightness Level screen appears Changing the Video Output Format To select PC, PictBridge or Changing the USB Connection ModePC-F Setting Auto Power Off Setting Sleep TimeoutTo select DISP., FILT. or NON Registering a Function on the OK ButtonReset screen appears Resetting to Default Settings ResetList of City Codes Optional Accessories Messages 137 Problem Cause Remedy Troubleshooting139 LCD Monitor Main Specifications141 Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy143 For customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada Declaration of Conformity Pentax Corporation