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Pentax Optio S6 specifications TakingPictures

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• The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button.

•If you press the shutter release button halfway while the camera is counting down, it stops counting down. And if you press the shutter release button fully, it starts counting down again from the beginning.

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Contents

For Belgium & Luxembourg HeadquartersThank you for buying the Pentax Digital Camera For Safe USE of Your Camera About the CameraAbout the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Page Care to be Taken During Handling Regarding Product Registration Contents Recording and Playback of Sound Playback/Deleting/EditingPrinting Single Images 124 Printing All Images 126 SettingsAppendix Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Back Names of PartsFront Names of Operating Parts Four-way controllerGuide Indications Four-way controller Menu buttonAttaching the Strap Powering the Camera Installing the BatteryRemoving the Battery Open the battery/card coverGettingStarted Charging the Battery GettingStarted Lit green Battery Level IndicatorRecycling Batteries Charging the Battery Abroad Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland Started Using the AC Adapter optionalGetting Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter Installing the SD Memory Card Setting the switch to Lock protects the existing data by Data BackupPrecautions When Using an SD Memory Card Appropriate Quality According to Use Image Size and Quality of Still PicturesAppropriate Sizes According to Use Default setting is 640 640×480 Size and Quality of MoviesApproximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Appropriate Sizes Recorded Pixels According to UseDefault setting is C 320 320×240Use the four-way controller To choose a language Setting the Display LanguagePress the four-way controller Setting the Date and Time Press the OK button Press the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller 23 to change the month English English FrenchGerman Deutsch SpanishPress the shutter release button halfway Press the shutter release button fullyUsing the Shutter Release Button Press halfwayPress down fully Instant ReviewPress the Q Playback button after taking a picture Playing Back an ImagePlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Deleting the Displayed Image StartUsing the My Album Function Press the power switchPress the power switch again Turning the Camera On and OffCommonOperations Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode Turning the Camera On in Voice Recording ModePress the power switch while pressing the QPlayback button Press the power switch while pressing the OK buttonUsing the Button Functions Capture ModePlayback Mode Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p.115 Voice Recording Mode Shutter release buttonSetting the Menus How to Set the MenusUse the four-way controller 23 to change the setting To Save the Setting and Start Taking PicturesTo Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu OperationsPress the Q Playback button Press the OK button or the four-way controllerExample of Menu Operation Menu buttonMenu List Rec.Mode MenuSet-up Menu Operating the Mode Palette How to operate the Mode PaletteMode Palette List Capture Mode PaletteIcon Landscape mode Flower mode Portrait mode Sport modePet mode Text modePlayback Mode Palette Changing the Mode Selecting the Capture ModeDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Taking PicturesHistogram Display Guide DisplayTaking No icons Backlight OffUsing Histogram Use the four-way controller Setting the Functions Program ModePress the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Capture mode Use the four-way controller To choose the desired modePress the four-way controller 3 Press the shutter release button fullyTaking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode Use the four-way controller To select E, F, F, H, G or GUse the four-way controller 23 to select Taking Pictures of Text Text ModePress the four-way controller 45 to adjust the contrast Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode Taking Movies Movie Mode To select C Movie ModeThis mode enables you to take movies and sounds Flash Off iconKeeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Mode To select F Panorama Assist modeTake the first image Move the camera to the right and take the second imageTaking Pictures in Frame Composite mode Use the four-way controller 45 to choose a frameTo Register a New Frame Using the Self-timer TakingPictures Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture modeTakingPictures Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the shutter release button On the remote control unit Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Press the zoom button on the remote control unitChanging the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size Press the zoom button in Capture modePress the Menu button in Capture mode Setting the Digital ZoomFocus mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Focus Mode Manual Focus Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture modeTo select the focus mode OK MF Selecting the Flash Mode Flash ModesPress the OK button Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures Number of Recorded Pixels PicturesCamera is ready to take the picture Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures Taking Pictures Quality LevelsOn a computer screen Or creating websitesCamera is ready to take the picture White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceUse the four-way controller 23 to select White Balance Balance screen Manual SettingSelect K Manual on the White Selecting the Autofocus Settings Use the four-way controller 23 to select AF SettingChanging the Focusing Area Focusing AreaSetting the Focus Limiter Use the four-way controller 23 to select Focus LimiterSetting the Auxiliary AF Light Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure AE Metering ModesSensitivity Setting the SensitivityTo select Sensitivity To select EV Compensation Setting the Exposure EV CompensationTo change the EV setting Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies Use the four-way controller 23 to select MovieSelecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies Recorded PixelsSelecting the Quality Level of Movies Use the four-way controller 23 to select Recorded PixelsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Quality Level Taking Time-lapse Movies Compensating for Camera ShakeSetting the Instant Review Time To select Green Button Setting the Green ButtonRegistering a Function Initialize Rec. Mode · Movie Registering Frequently Used Functions Fn Setting Press the OK buttonTaking Initial settings for Fn SettingFunctions that can be registered on Fn Setting To select Sharpness Setting the Image SharpnessTo adjust sharpness To select Saturation Setting the Color SaturationTo adjust saturation To select Contrast Setting the Image ContrastTo adjust contrast Saving the Settings LCD monitor display mode is saved File #Saving the Menu Items Memory 100101 Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings Press the Green button in Capture modeUse the four-way controller 23 to select Initialize 102Playback of Sound 103104 Playing Back Sound Following operations can be performed during playback105 Plays back starting from the previous indexAdding a Voice Memo Recording a Voice MemoTo select Voice Memo Press the OK button 106Playing Back a Voice Memo 107Playing Back Images Playing Back Still PicturesZoom Display 108Setting the Quick Zoom Function 109Playing Back Movies 110Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Folder name File name Protect icon Battery indicatorRecorded pixels Quality level White balance Sensitivity HistogramNine-Image Display 112113 SlideshowUse the four-way controller 3 to select Screen Effect Use the four-way controller 45 to select the effect 114Wipe By one to the leftDeleting Images, Movies and Sounds Deleting a Single Image, Movie or SoundUse the four-way controller 2 to Select Delete 115Press the Menu button in Playback mode Setting the Quick Delete Function Playback/Deleting/EditingDeleting a Voice Memo only 116117 Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twiceDeleting All Images Enter the Playback mode and press w/f on the Zoom button 118119 Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion Protect To select Z Protect Press the OK buttonProtecting Images, Movies and Sounds 120Protecting All Images, Movies and Sounds 121Viewing Images on AV Equipment Turn the AV equipment onTurn the camera on Cable Playback/Deleting/EditingPlaying Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optional 123Setting the Printing Service Dpof Printing Single ImagesTo select Dpof Press the OK button 124Prints can be made according to the settings 125126 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controllerPrinting All Images Direct Printing Using PictBridge Connecting the Camera to the PrinterSelect PictBridge for USB Connection on the B Set-up menu 127128 Select Paper Size and pressFour-way controller 129 Setting of the date imprint, and confirm the print settingPress the OK button twice 130 Printing Using the Dpof SettingsDisconnecting the Camera from the Printer Editing Images Changing the Image Size and QualityTo select Resize Press the OK button Resizing Single ImagesTo change the quality 132133 Trimming ImagesTrim the image Rotating the Displayed Image Press the four-way controller 5 or the four-way controllerPress the Q button 134Editing Pictures with Color Filters Use the four-way controller 23 Menu Cancel To select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK buttonSelecting the Color Filter Eight Colors 136Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter To select Digital Filter Press the OK buttonTo select a desired filter Press the OK button 137Selecting the Slim Filter 138Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter 139140 Editing Movies Select a movie to edit Press the four-way controllerTo select Movie Edit Press the OK button Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureDividing a Movie 142143 Select Extract on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK buttonExtracting Movies Red-eye Compensation To select Z Press the OK button Red-eye CompensationOr Save as 144Press the the four-way controller 3 in Playback mode Copying FilesTo select Image/Sound Copy 145To select the file to copy Press the OK button 146Camera Settings Setting Up the Start-up ScreenPress the four-way controller 3 in Playback mode To choose Start-up Screen Press the OK buttonFormatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Select Format on the B Set-up menuUse the four-way controller 2 to Select FormatChanging the Sound Settings To change the operation volumeSelect Playback Volume Changing the VolumeTo select Start-up Sound To select 1, 2, 3, Off orChanging the Sound 150Setting the User Sound Select User in on Press the OK buttonUse the four-way controller 45 Menu To choose a sound fileChanging the Date and Time To choose the date and timeDisplay style 152To change the month 153Setting the World Time To select X Destination or WHometown Press the four-way controller 3 to select X Destination155 Changing the Display Language 156Changing the USB Connection Mode Changing the Video Output FormatUse the four-way controller 23 to select Ntsc or PAL 157Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 158Setting Power Saving 159160 Setting Auto Power OffSetting the Guide Display Resetting to Default Settings 161List of City 162Default Settings Last Memory SettingReset Setting Rec. Mode Menu Items164 Playback Mode Palette Items 165Capture Mode and Functions 166Capture Mode and Default Setting of Each Function 167168 Text Food Frame CompositeOptional Accessories 169Messages 170171 Troubleshooting 172173 174 Main SpecificationsCamera 175 Power Supply 176Warranty Policy 177178 For customers in USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs au Canada 179Declaration of Conformity Information on disposal for users 181182 Battery/card coverIndex 183 Power switchWhite Balance Wide World Time Write-protect switch Memo Memo