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Pentax Optio S6 Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size, Press the zoom button in Capture mode

Models: Optio S6

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Shutter release button

Zoom button

Four-way controller

MENU button

Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size

You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.

1 Press the zoom button in Capture mode.

xTele: makes the subject bigger. w Wide: makes the subject smaller.

When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times.

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Zoom bar Digital zoom range

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4 TakingPictures

When digital zoom is enabled

Saving the Zoom Position 1p.100

You cannot use the optical zoom when taking movies.

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Pentax Optio S6 specifications Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size, Press the zoom button in Capture mode

Contents

Headquarters For Belgium & LuxembourgThank you for buying the Pentax Digital Camera About the Camera For Safe USE of Your CameraAbout the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Page Care to be Taken During Handling Regarding Product Registration Contents Playback/Deleting/Editing Recording and Playback of SoundAppendix SettingsPrinting Single Images 124 Printing All Images 126 Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Four-way controller Names of Operating PartsGuide Indications Four-way controller Menu buttonAttaching the Strap Installing the Battery Powering the CameraRemoving the Battery Open the battery/card coverGettingStarted Charging the Battery GettingStarted Recycling Batteries Battery Level IndicatorLit green Charging the Battery Abroad Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland Getting Using the AC Adapter optionalStarted Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter Installing the SD Memory Card Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card Data BackupSetting the switch to Lock protects the existing data by Appropriate Sizes According to Use Image Size and Quality of Still PicturesAppropriate Quality According to Use Size and Quality of Movies Default setting is 640 640×480Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality Appropriate Sizes Recorded Pixels According to Use320 320×240 Default setting is CPress the four-way controller Setting the Display LanguageUse the four-way controller To choose a language Press the OK button Press the four-way controller Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller 23 to change the month French English EnglishGerman Deutsch SpanishPress the shutter release button fully Press the shutter release button halfwayPress halfway Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress down fully Instant ReviewPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Playing Back an ImagePress the Q Playback button after taking a picture Start Deleting the Displayed ImagePress the power switch Using the My Album FunctionPress the power switch again Turning the Camera On and OffCommonOperations Turning the Camera On in Voice Recording Mode Turning the Camera On in Playback ModePress the power switch while pressing the QPlayback button Press the power switch while pressing the OK buttonCapture Mode Using the Button FunctionsPlayback Mode Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor p.115 Shutter release button Voice Recording ModeHow to Set the Menus Setting the MenusUse the four-way controller 23 to change the setting To Save the Setting and Start Taking PicturesTo Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of ImagesPress the Q Playback button Press the OK button or the four-way controllerMenu button Example of Menu OperationRec.Mode Menu Menu ListSet-up Menu How to operate the Mode Palette Operating the Mode PaletteMode Palette List Capture Mode PaletteSport mode Icon Landscape mode Flower mode Portrait modePet mode Text modePlayback Mode Palette Selecting the Capture Mode Changing the ModeDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Taking PicturesGuide Display Histogram DisplayTaking No icons Backlight OffUsing Histogram Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Setting the Functions Program ModeUse the four-way controller Use the four-way controller To choose the desired mode Capture modePress the four-way controller 3 Press the shutter release button fullyUse the four-way controller To select E, F, F, H, G or G Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet ModePress the four-way controller 45 to adjust the contrast Taking Pictures of Text Text ModeUse the four-way controller 23 to select Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode To select C Movie Mode Taking Movies Movie ModeThis mode enables you to take movies and sounds Flash Off iconKeeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed To select F Panorama Assist mode Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist ModeMove the camera to the right and take the second image Take the first imageUse the four-way controller 45 to choose a frame Taking Pictures in Frame Composite modeTo Register a New Frame Using the Self-timer TakingPictures Press the four-way controller 2 in Capture mode Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting ModeTakingPictures Press the shutter release button On the remote control unit Using the Remote Control Unit optionalTaking Pictures Using the Remote Control Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit Press the zoom button on the remote control unitLife of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Press the zoom button in Capture mode Using the Zoom to Change the Subject SizeSetting the Digital Zoom Press the Menu button in Capture modeSelecting the Focus Mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsFocus mode To select the focus mode Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture modeManual Focus OK MF Flash Modes Selecting the Flash ModePress the OK button Number of Recorded Pixels Pictures Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still PicturesCamera is ready to take the picture Taking Pictures Quality Levels Selecting the Quality Level of Still PicturesOn a computer screen Or creating websitesCamera is ready to take the picture Use the four-way controller 23 to select White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceWhite Balance Select K Manual on the White Manual SettingBalance screen Use the four-way controller 23 to select AF Setting Selecting the Autofocus SettingsChanging the Focusing Area Focusing AreaUse the four-way controller 23 to select Focus Limiter Setting the Focus LimiterSetting the Auxiliary AF Light AE Metering Modes Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the ExposureTo select Sensitivity Setting the SensitivitySensitivity To change the EV setting Setting the Exposure EV CompensationTo select EV Compensation Use the four-way controller 23 to select Movie Selecting the Settings for Taking MoviesSelecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies Recorded PixelsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Quality Level Use the four-way controller 23 to select Recorded PixelsSelecting the Quality Level of Movies Compensating for Camera Shake Taking Time-lapse MoviesSetting the Instant Review Time Registering a Function Initialize Rec. Mode · Movie Setting the Green ButtonTo select Green Button Press the OK button Registering Frequently Used Functions Fn SettingFunctions that can be registered on Fn Setting Initial settings for Fn SettingTaking To adjust sharpness Setting the Image SharpnessTo select Sharpness To adjust saturation Setting the Color SaturationTo select Saturation To adjust contrast Setting the Image ContrastTo select Contrast LCD monitor display mode is saved File # Saving the SettingsSaving the Menu Items Memory 100101 Press the Green button in Capture mode Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default SettingsUse the four-way controller 23 to select Initialize 102103 Playback of Sound104 Following operations can be performed during playback Playing Back Sound105 Plays back starting from the previous indexRecording a Voice Memo Adding a Voice MemoTo select Voice Memo Press the OK button 106107 Playing Back a Voice MemoPlaying Back Still Pictures Playing Back ImagesZoom Display 108109 Setting the Quick Zoom Function110 Playing Back MoviesFolder name File name Protect icon Battery indicator Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeRecorded pixels Quality level White balance Sensitivity Histogram112 Nine-Image DisplayUse the four-way controller 3 to select Screen Effect Slideshow113 114 Use the four-way controller 45 to select the effectWipe By one to the leftDeleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound Deleting Images, Movies and SoundsUse the four-way controller 2 to Select Delete 115Setting the Quick Delete Function Playback/Deleting/Editing Press the Menu button in Playback modeDeleting a Voice Memo only 116Deleting All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice117 118 Enter the Playback mode and press w/f on the Zoom button119 To select Z Protect Press the OK button Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion ProtectProtecting Images, Movies and Sounds 120121 Protecting All Images, Movies and SoundsTurn the AV equipment on Viewing Images on AV EquipmentTurn the camera on Cable Playback/Deleting/Editing123 Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPrinting Single Images Setting the Printing Service DpofTo select Dpof Press the OK button 124125 Prints can be made according to the settingsPrinting All Images Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller126 Connecting the Camera to the Printer Direct Printing Using PictBridgeSelect PictBridge for USB Connection on the B Set-up menu 127Four-way controller Select Paper Size and press128 Press the OK button twice Setting of the date imprint, and confirm the print setting129 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Printing Using the Dpof Settings130 Changing the Image Size and Quality Editing ImagesTo select Resize Press the OK button Resizing Single Images132 To change the qualityTrim the image Trimming Images133 Press the four-way controller 5 or the four-way controller Rotating the Displayed ImagePress the Q button 134Editing Pictures with Color Filters To select Overwrite or Save as Press the OK button Use the four-way controller 23 Menu CancelSelecting the Color Filter Eight Colors 136To select Digital Filter Press the OK button Editing Pictures with the Digital FilterTo select a desired filter Press the OK button 137138 Selecting the Slim Filter139 Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter140 Select a movie to edit Press the four-way controller Editing MoviesTo select Movie Edit Press the OK button Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture142 Dividing a MovieExtracting Movies Select Extract on the Movie Edit screen Press the OK button143 To select Z Press the OK button Red-eye Compensation Red-eye CompensationOr Save as 144Copying Files Press the the four-way controller 3 in Playback modeTo select Image/Sound Copy 145146 To select the file to copy Press the OK buttonSetting Up the Start-up Screen Camera SettingsPress the four-way controller 3 in Playback mode To choose Start-up Screen Press the OK buttonSelect Format on the B Set-up menu Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in MemoryUse the four-way controller 2 to Select FormatTo change the operation volume Changing the Sound SettingsSelect Playback Volume Changing the VolumeTo select 1, 2, 3, Off or To select Start-up SoundChanging the Sound 150Select User in on Press the OK button Setting the User SoundUse the four-way controller 45 Menu To choose a sound fileTo choose the date and time Changing the Date and TimeDisplay style 152153 To change the monthTo select X Destination or W Setting the World TimeHometown Press the four-way controller 3 to select X Destination155 156 Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Video Output Format Changing the USB Connection ModeUse the four-way controller 23 to select Ntsc or PAL 157158 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor159 Setting Power SavingSetting the Guide Display Setting Auto Power Off160 161 Resetting to Default Settings162 List of CityLast Memory Setting Default SettingsReset Setting Rec. Mode Menu Items164 165 Playback Mode Palette Items166 Capture Mode and Functions167 Capture Mode and Default Setting of Each FunctionText Food Frame Composite 168169 Optional Accessories170 Messages171 172 Troubleshooting173 Camera Main Specifications174 175 176 Power Supply177 Warranty Policy178 For customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada 179Declaration of Conformity 181 Information on disposal for usersIndex Battery/card cover182 White Balance Wide World Time Write-protect switch Power switch183 Memo Memo