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Pentax Optio MX4 Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitor, Camera turns on

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

2 QuickStart

Shutter release button Zoom/w/x lever

f button

Mode dial

Power switch

ibutton

The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. If the flash has been opened, it will fire automatically depending on the light conditions.

1 Pull the grip out and rotate it into position.

2 Open the LCD monitor.

3 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on.

4 Set the mode dial to R.

5 Check the image on the LCD monitor.

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Focus frame

The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x lever to the right or left.

x: enlarges the subject.

w : enlarges the area captured by the camera.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card.

You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.

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Pentax Optio MX4 Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitor, Press the shutter release button halfway

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 Still Pictures How to Use the Menus Example of Menu Operation Menu ListTaking Movies Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies SettingsRecording and Playback Sound Editing and Printing Still PicturesAppendix Composition of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Menu button Names of Operating PartsGuide Indications Button m/g button b/Z buttonAttach the cap holder to the lens cap Attaching the StrapAttach the strap to the camera Attach the cap holder to the camera strap as shownCharging Battery Powering the CameraCharging the Battery Indicator Battery charger AC plug cordOpen the battery cover on the end of the grip Installing the BatteryPush the battery in until the battery lock lever clicks Battery Level Indicator Recycling BatteriesUsing the AC Adapter GettingPush the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor Installing the SD Memory CardCard cover opens Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Appropriate Quality Level According to Use Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still PicturesAppropriate Number of Recorded Pixels 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 PartsOpen the LCD monitor from the bottom Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitorOpening the LCD Monitor Swivel the LCD monitor anticlockwiseHolding the Camera Using the Flash Press the f button on the side of the cameraPress the power switch again Playback Only ModePress the power switch Press the power switch while pressing the Q buttonVoice Recording Only Mode Set the mode dial to O and press the power switchIf the Initial Settings screen appears Initial SettingsIf the Date Adjust screen appears Setting the Display Language 3 appear above and below the month Press the OK button when you have finished the settingsRepeat to change the year, hour and minutes 3appear above and below the dayPress the shutter release button fully Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitorPress the shutter release button halfway Camera turns onPress fully Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress halfway Instant ReviewPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Playing Back ImagesPress the Q button after taking a Picture Rotating the Displayed Image Deleting the Displayed ImagePress the C button Press the C button againPress the Q button after taking a Playing Back MoviesMovie Capture Mode Understanding the Button FunctionsZoom/w/x lever Changes the flash mode p.70Four-way controller Changes the shooting area p.52Playback Mode Sets the items for printing images p.115 Zoom/f/y leverProtects images from deletion p.108 Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback p.95 Voice Recording ModeFour-way controller in Playback Only mode Selects a sound file before playbackPress the Menu button in Capture mode Using the MenusHow to Use the Menus Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingTo the next screen Movie Mode menu Example of Menu OperationPlayback mode Set on the C Movie Mode menu Rec. Mode MenuAdjustable Menu ListPlayback Menu Movie Mode menu This menu is only for moviesSet-up Menu Taking Still Pictures Selecting a Still Picture ModeIndicator Capture ModesSetting the Functions Program Mode Taking Still Pictures Picture mode is selected Set the mode dial to d Press the four-way controllerPicture mode options screen appears Picture is takenB c a C Using the ZoomPress the Zoom/w/x lever Capture mode Zoom bar Press towardSaving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.84 Setting the Digital ZoomA Rec. Mode menu appears Two-Speed Zoom OperationUsing the Self-Timer Taking Still Pictures B c a CB c a Press the m button in Capture Mode to display j or p onLCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway Focus frame turns green if the subject is # 14 25 in focusDigital Filter Press the four-way controller Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter ModeUse the four-way controller 23 to select To choose a digital filterTaking Still Pictures Use the four-way controller 23 to choose a function Varying the Settings Automatically Auto BracketingAuto Bracket Settings Taking Still Pictures C aWay controller 45 to choose the bracketing steps If you selected exposure or white balance, use the fourTaking 5 4 Example shows the images when 5 is selectedTaking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist 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 optionalNorm. Normal display Displaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeGrid Grid display or Normal display Playback mode +inf Histogram and informationTo Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode Setting the Still Picture Shooting FunctionsPress the Q button in Capture mode To Change from Playback Mode to Capture ModePress the button in Capture mode Selecting the Focus ModeFocus Modes Press the button in Capture mode to display z Manual FocusTaking Still Pictures B c a Selecting the Flash ModePress the b button in Capture mode Flash ModesTo select Flash Exp. Comp Adjusting the Flash IntensityYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash To change the light emissionSelecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded PixelsSelecting the Quality Level Quality LevelsC a C Adjusting the White BalanceTaking Still Pictures White Balance Settings Saving the White Balance 1p.84 Auto Bracketing 1p.58Manual Setting To select Focusing Area Changing the Focusing AreaPress Menu button in Capture mode To change the settingSaving the AE Metering Mode 1p.84 AE Metering ModesTo select Sensitivity Setting the SensitivitySensitivity Settings To change the 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 Saving the Settings Memory DisplayTo select Memory Recording Movies Press the Cbutton in Capture modeRecording Movies Using the Zoom 1p.52 Holding the Camera 1p.25 Using the Zoom When Taking MoviesForcusing Range When Taking Movies Keeping the C Button PressedAdding a Color Effect to Movies Color Mode To choose a colorTaking Time-lapse Movies To change the time-lapse settingSelected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor To select Time-lapse MovieSetting the Movie Shooting Functions Movies Selecting the Recorded Pixels for MoviesRecorded Pixels for Movies Camera is ready to recordTo change the quality level Selecting the Quality Level of MoviesTo select Quality Level Quality Levels of MoviesSelecting the Frame Rate Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode Microphone SpeakerPress the Q button Playing Back SoundPlayback Sound Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds Adding a Voice Memo to ImagesRecording a Voice Memo Recording stopsPlayback starts Zoom/ f/ y lever w Reduces the volumePlaying Back a Voice Memo Zoom/ f/ y leverPlaying Back Still Pictures Playing Back Still PicturesNine Image Display Image Zoom DisplayZoom playback ends Movies cannot be magnified Setting the Quick Zoom Function Camera is ready to take or play back images10 9 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeNorm. Normal display Shooting information is displayed Folder nameSlideshow Q Playback menu appearsFour-way controller 45 to Enter the Playback mode and usePlaying Back Movies Choose a movie to play back Press the four-way controllerViewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV Turn the TV and camera onUse the four-way controller 2 to DeletingDeleting Single Images and Sound Files Select DeleteQuick Delete Press the Menu button in Playback modeSetting the Quick Delete Function Deleting Voice Memos OnlyDelete All screen appears Press the i button twice in Playback modeDeleting All Images All the images and sound files are deletedProtecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect Select ProtectSelect Protect all Press the Z button twice Playback modeProtecting All Images and Sound Files Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize Screen for selecting the resolution and quality appearsEditing Still Pictures Resize screen appearsResized image is saved Images that can be trimmed appear Trimming ImagesChoose the trimming conditions Trimming screen appears4, 5 Editing Pictures with Digital FiltersImages that can be edited with the digital filters appear Image is saved with the digital filter effect To choose an image to print Press the four-way controller Setting the Printing Service DpofPrinting Single Images Frame moves to Copies116 Printing All Images To choose whether to insert the date or notRefer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p.130 Direct Printing Using PictBridgeConnecting the Camera to the Printer 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 dateSelected images are printed according to the Dpof settings Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsImages and print settings Number of copies you choose applies to all the imagesDisconnecting the Camera from the Printer Formatting an SD Memory Card Camera SettingsHow to recall the B Set-up menu Use the four-way controller To select FormatTo adjust the volume Press the OK button twice Changing the Sound SettingsTo select Playback Volume or Changing the Playback Volume and Operation VolumeSetting the World Time Changing the Date and Time125 Changing the Display Language Changing the Display ModeRefer to p.66 and p.101 for details of each display mode Language/ screen appearsChanging the Background Color and Screen Effects Using Screen EffectsScreen Setting screen appears Changing the Background ColorUse 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 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 For customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada Declaration of Conformity Pentax Corporation