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Pentax Optio MX4 specifications Adjusting the Flash Intensity, To select Flash Exp. Comp

Models: Optio MX4

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Adjusting the Flash Intensity
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)	Rec . Mode
to select [Flash Exp. Comp.].	Flash Exp . Comp .	0 . 0 0
3 Use the four-way controller (45)	Digital Filter
3 Use the four-way controller (45)	Digital Zoom	x 4
to change the light emission.	Instant Review	1sec
to change the light emission.	Memory
To increase the light emission, set a positive	Sharpness
To increase the light emission, set a positive
(+) value. To decrease the light emission,	MENU Exit	OK OK
(+) value. To decrease the light emission,

set a negative (–) value.

When a positive value has been set, the flash icon appears as j, and when a negative value has been set, the flash icon appears as k.

4 Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Taking Still Pictures

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Pentax Optio MX4 specifications Adjusting the Flash Intensity, To select Flash Exp. Comp, To change the light emission

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 Recording and Playback Sound SettingsPlaying Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies Editing and Printing Still PicturesAppendix Composition of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Guide Indications Names of Operating PartsMenu button Button m/g button b/Z buttonAttach the strap to the camera Attaching the StrapAttach the cap holder to the lens cap Attach the cap holder to the camera strap as shownCharging the Battery Powering the CameraCharging 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 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 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still PicturesAppropriate Quality Level According to Use Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recordable ImagesAppropriate Frame Rate According to Use Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for MoviesRecorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recording Time Operating the Camera Parts Using the GripOpening the LCD Monitor Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitorOpen the LCD monitor from the bottom Swivel the LCD monitor anticlockwiseHolding the Camera Press the f button on the side of the camera Using the FlashPress the power switch Playback Only ModePress the power switch again Press the power switch while pressing the Q buttonSet 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 Repeat to change the year, hour and minutes Press the OK button when you have finished the settings3 appear above and below the month 3appear above and below the dayPress the shutter release button halfway Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitorPress the shutter release button fully Camera turns onPress halfway Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress fully Instant ReviewPlaying 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 ModeFour-way controller Changes the flash mode p.70Zoom/w/x lever Changes the shooting area p.52Playback Mode Sets the items for printing images p.115 Zoom/f/y leverProtects images from deletion p.108 Four-way controller in Playback Only mode Voice Recording ModeStarts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback p.95 Selects a sound file before playbackHow to Use the Menus Using the MenusPress the Menu button in Capture mode Use the four-way controller 45 to change the settingExample of Menu Operation To the next screen Movie Mode menuPlayback mode Adjustable Rec. Mode MenuSet on the C Movie Mode menu Menu ListPlayback Menu Movie Mode menu This menu is only for moviesSet-up Menu Indicator Selecting a Still Picture ModeTaking Still Pictures Capture ModesSetting the Functions Program Mode Taking Still Pictures Picture mode options screen appears Set the mode dial to d Press the four-way controllerPicture mode is selected Picture is takenPress the Zoom/w/x lever Capture mode Using the ZoomB c a C Zoom bar Press towardA Rec. Mode menu appears Setting the Digital ZoomSaving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.84 Two-Speed Zoom OperationTaking Still Pictures B c a C Using the Self-TimerLCD monitor Press the shutter release button halfway Press the m button in Capture Mode to display j or p onB c a Focus frame turns green if the subject is # 14 25 in focusUse the four-way controller 23 to select Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter ModeDigital Filter Press the four-way controller To choose a digital filterTaking Still Pictures Auto Bracket Settings Varying the Settings Automatically Auto BracketingUse the four-way controller 23 to choose a function Taking Still Pictures C aIf you selected exposure or white balance, use the four Way controller 45 to choose the bracketing stepsTaking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Example shows the images when 5 is selectedTaking 5 4 Still PicturesMove 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 OptionalGrid Grid display or Normal display Playback mode Displaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeNorm. Normal display +inf Histogram and informationPress the Q button in Capture mode Setting the Still Picture Shooting FunctionsTo Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode To Change from Playback Mode to Capture ModePress the button in Capture mode Selecting the Focus ModeFocus Modes Manual Focus Press the button in Capture mode to display zPress the b button in Capture mode Selecting the Flash ModeTaking Still Pictures B c a Flash ModesYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash Adjusting the Flash IntensityTo select Flash Exp. Comp To change the light emissionRecorded Pixels Selecting the Recorded PixelsQuality Levels Selecting the Quality LevelTaking Still Pictures White Balance Settings Adjusting the White BalanceC a C Saving the White Balance 1p.84 Auto Bracketing 1p.58Manual Setting Press Menu button in Capture mode Changing the Focusing AreaTo select Focusing Area To change the settingAE Metering Modes Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.84Sensitivity Settings Setting the SensitivityTo select Sensitivity 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 Display Saving the Settings MemoryTo select Memory Recording Movies Press the Cbutton in Capture modeRecording Movies Forcusing Range When Taking Movies Using the Zoom When Taking MoviesUsing the Zoom 1p.52 Holding the Camera 1p.25 Keeping the C Button PressedTo choose a color Adding a Color Effect to Movies Color ModeSelected time-lapse setting appears on the LCD monitor To change the time-lapse settingTaking Time-lapse Movies To select Time-lapse MovieSetting the Movie Shooting Functions Recorded Pixels for Movies Selecting the Recorded Pixels for MoviesMovies Camera is ready to recordTo select Quality Level Selecting the Quality Level of MoviesTo change the quality level Quality Levels of MoviesSelecting the Frame Rate Microphone Speaker Recording Sound Voice Recording ModePress the Q button Playing Back SoundPlayback Sound Recording a Voice Memo Adding a Voice Memo to ImagesRecording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds Recording stopsPlaying Back a Voice Memo Zoom/ f/ y lever w Reduces the volumePlayback starts Zoom/ f/ y leverPlaying 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 FunctionNorm. Normal display Shooting information is displayed Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode10 9 Folder nameQ Playback menu appears SlideshowPlaying Back Movies Enter the Playback mode and useFour-way controller 45 to Choose a movie to play back Press the four-way controllerTurn the TV and camera on Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TVDeleting Single Images and Sound Files DeletingUse the four-way controller 2 to Select DeleteSetting the Quick Delete Function Press the Menu button in Playback modeQuick Delete Deleting Voice Memos OnlyDeleting All Images Press the i button twice in Playback modeDelete All screen appears All the images and sound files are deletedSelect Protect Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion ProtectSelect Protect all Press the Z button twice Playback modeProtecting All Images and Sound Files Editing Still Pictures Screen for selecting the resolution and quality appearsChanging the Image Size and Quality Resize Resize screen appearsResized image is saved Choose the trimming conditions Trimming ImagesImages that can be trimmed appear 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 Printing Single Images Setting the Printing Service DpofTo choose an image to print Press the four-way controller Frame moves to Copies116 To choose whether to insert the date or not Printing All ImagesConnecting the Camera to the Printer Direct Printing Using PictBridgeRefer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p.130 Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the B Set-up menuButton to choose whether to insert the date To choose an image to print Use the four-way controllerImages and print settings Printing Images Using the Dpof SettingsSelected images are printed according to the Dpof settings Number of copies you choose applies to all the imagesDisconnecting the Camera from the Printer How to recall the B Set-up menu Camera SettingsFormatting an SD Memory Card Use the four-way controller To select FormatTo select Playback Volume or Changing the Sound SettingsTo adjust the volume Press the OK button twice Changing the Playback Volume and Operation VolumeChanging the Date and Time Setting the World Time125 Refer to p.66 and p.101 for details of each display mode Changing the Display ModeChanging the Display Language Language/ screen appearsScreen Setting screen appears Using Screen EffectsChanging the Background Color and Screen Effects 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 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

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Adjusting the Flash Intensity

You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.

1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

to select [Flash Exp. Comp.].

to change the light emission.

(+) value. To decrease the light emission,

OK OK

The camera is ready to take pictures.

Taking Still Pictures