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Battery Life	Number of	* Recording capacity shows approximate number
	Recordable	of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing
	Images	(with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots,
	approx. 200	and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual
	pictures	performance may vary according to operating
		conditions.

Playback Time approx. 210 min.

Movie Recording Time

approx. 70 min.

Sound Recording Time

approx. 300 min.

*According to the result of in-house testing. Actual time may differ depending on usage conditions.

Interfaces	USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) /PC/AV terminal
Video Output	NTSC/PAL (monaural)
PictBridge	Printer	PictBridge-compatible printer
	Print Modes	Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT
	Paper Size	Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 mm×150 mm, 4"×6",
		8"×10", Letter, 11"×17", A4, A3, printer setting
	Paper Type	C, D, E, printer setting
	Quality	C, D, E, printer setting
	Border Status	With/without, printer setting
Dimensions	Approx. 97.5 (W) × 56.5 (H) × 23.5 (D) mm (excluding operating or
	protruding parts)
Weight	Approx. 130 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
	Approx. 145 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)
Accessories	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB
	cable, AV cable, software (CD-ROM), strap, Operating Manual, PC
	Connection Manual, Quick Guide

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Contents

Digital Camera Operating Manual Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera Regarding copyrights To users of this camera Regarding trademarks •PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY Warning Caution About the Camera About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Page Care to be Taken During Handling Page Contents Getting Started Powering the Camera Turning the Camera On and Off Initial Settings Taking Pictures Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Playing Back Movies Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Deleting Images Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) Playing Back Sound Settings Appendix 2or 4or 5or 3or The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Camera Features Easy-to-NavigateCapture and Playback Functions (p.53, p.59) Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.63) Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a PC Checking the Contents of the Package Camera S-SW77 USB cable Rechargeable lithium-ion Names of Parts Front Back Names of Operating Parts Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 F3.5 14:25 Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode +1.0+1.0 About the Bright and Dark Portions Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) A12 A11 B10 Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Installing the Battery 1 Open the battery/card cover 3 Close the battery/card cover Removing the Battery (at 23°C with the display on and the battery fully charged) •Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display Using the AC Adapter 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover 2 Remove the Battery 3 Insert the DC coupler Extract the DC coupler cord Page Installing the SD Memory Card Removing the SD Memory Card 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a (1)when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user (3)when the card has not been used for a long time •For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Appropriate Quality Level According to Use Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies The default setting is m(640×480) The default setting is C (Best) Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use The default setting is 30fps (frames per second) Turning the Camera On and Off Playback Mode 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button Initial Settings 2 Press the 4 button Daylight saving time When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected 1 Press the four-waycontroller (5) The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style The frame returns to [Date Style] The frame moves to [Date] The frame moves to the month Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Taking Still Pictures Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-stepaction as follows Press halfway Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture Playing Back Still Pictures button after taking a picture controller (3) Rotating the Displayed Image 5) to select s(Image Rotation) and press the 4button 4 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the button Understanding the Button Functions 6Four-waycontroller 74/Wbutton 8Green button 93 button Q Mode 2Zoom/f/y lever (2345) 8Green/ibutton Setting the Camera Functions Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [ARec.Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode 3 Press the four-waycontroller (3) 4 Press the four-waycontroller (5) 5 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the setting To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Menu List [A Rec.Mode] Menu [W Setting] Menu Setting the Shooting Mode 1 Press the four-waycontroller (3) in A mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose a shooting mode •You can turn off the shooting mode guide on the Capture Mode Palette. (p.177) There are 17 available shooting modes Page Setting the Face Recognition function Switching the Face Recognition Function Calling Up a Specific Menu Assigning a Function to the Green Button 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose a function and press the 4 button Using the Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A Using the Playback Function 4button Playback Mode Palette Taking Pictures Setting The Functions (Program Mode) Pictures Taking Press the four-waycontroller (3) in A mode Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select R (Program) Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) 1 Press the Green button in A mode The camera switches to 9 mode 2 Press the shutter release button halfway 3 Press the shutter release button fully *9mode settings are as shown below Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) 1 Press the four-waycontroller (2) in A mode 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use 4 Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards y 5 Press the 4 button Press the shutter release button fully controller (3) in A mode Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait Mode) Choose c(Portrait) when c is displayed instead of d and press the 4button 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose e or z Page Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select E(Pet). Press the 4 button Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select E, F, F, H, Gor G 6 Press the shutter release button halfway Page Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select H (Kids) Page Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select F (Digital Panorama) to choose the direction in which the images will be joined 6 Press the shutter release button fully Using the Self-timer In Self-timermode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer Press the four-waycontroller (2) in A mode Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode) to select 1(Continuous Shooting) and press the 4button 4 button Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area 1 Turn the Zoom/w/x lever in A Zoom lever (w) :Diminishes the subject (Wide) Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio button in Amode Use the controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom] Setting the Digital Zoom 3 Use the four-waycontroller (45) Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode) 1 Turn the Zoom/w/x lever towards w in Amode Press the four-waycontroller (2) Press the 4button 4 Press the shutter release button 5 Press the shutter release button controller (23) to select [Digital Wide] 6 Press the 3button, 4 button, or turn the Zoom/w/x lever 7 Press the four-waycontroller (2). 8 Press the 4 button Setting the Digital Wide Function 4 Press the 3 button Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture Press the 3button in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [EV Compensation] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the EV value Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Using the Histogram A histogram shows the image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) Setting the Shooting Functions Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below Press the four-waycontroller (5) in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (5) to select \and press the 4button Press the four-waycontroller (23) Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 1 Press the four-waycontroller (4) in Amode [About the red-eyephenomenon] Selecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels 1 Press the 3 button in Amode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures Quality Level Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Quality Level] to change the quality level Adjusting the White Balance White Balance 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [White Balance] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the setting 6 Press the 3 button Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready In the White balance screen, use the four-waycontroller Setting the AE Metering 4AE metering Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [AE Metering] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select the AE Metering setting 6 Press the 3button Page Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings 4Sensitivity Press the 3 button in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sensitivity] Page Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area) Focusing Area Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to Review] 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the display time select [Instant Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the sharpness level The following setting is saved F(Soft) Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Saturation] to change the saturation level Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the contrast level F(Low) H(High) Setting the Date Imprint Function For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures Saving the Settings (Memory) Page Recording Movies Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies Recorded Pixels for Movies 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels Selecting the Quality Level of Movies Quality level of movies 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Quality Level] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) 8 Press the 3 button twice Selecting the Frame Rate 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Frame Rate] to select [30fps] or [15fps] Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to Mode] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose a color select [Color Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Movie SR] Playing Back Images Nine-ImageDisplay, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-ImageDisplay You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time Images Deleting and Back Playing Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display 1 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever towards fin Q mode 2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever towards f Folder display Calendar display Zoom Playback 2 Turn the Zoom/f/y lever towards Zoom Up On the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face close-upplayback) 2 Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button 3 Press the 4button Page Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR For correcting the camera shake in recorded images Enter the Q mode and use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the image to correct camera shake for Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select P Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select u (Slideshow) 4 Press the 4 button twice The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Interval] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the interval and press the 4button You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Screen Effect] Playing Back Movies Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Page Deleting Images Deleting a Sound File 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Delete Sound] Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-ImageDisplay) 1 Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards fin Q mode Page Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once and Back Images Deleting Press the i button in Q mode Recovering Deleted Images After deleting a file, press the 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select ] (Image Recovery) Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recover] Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z(Protect). Press the 4 button Playing and Deleting Protecting All Images and Sound Files controller (3) in 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z (Protect) 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds] Back Playing Editing Images 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] Images Printing Cropping Images 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select o (Cropping) 64 Press the 4 button Editing Copying Images and Sound Files 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select p (Image/Sound Copy) To Copy Files from the Built-inMemory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [2}{] To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-inMemory 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [{}2] 6 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select the file you want to copy Enter the mode and use the Using the Digital Filters Digital Filters Filter) To Select a B&W/sepia filter or the Soft Filter 5 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose a digital filter Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] To Select a Color filter or the Color Extraction Filter 6 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the effect controller (23) to select the digital filter you want to use To Select the Brightness Filter 8 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] Red-eyeCompensation Printing and Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite) 5 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose a frame 6 Turn the Zoom/f/ylever towards y 9 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] Using a New Frame Editing Movies 2 Press the four-waycontroller (3) 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select (Movie Edit) Images Printing and (2345) to choose the frame you want to save Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen (2345) to determine the dividing position Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) controller (23) to choose the number of copies 7 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not 68 Press the 4 button Printing All Images 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [All Images]. 3 Press the 4 button Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not Printing Using PictBridge controller (45) to choose an image to print Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not 7 Press the Green button 8 Select [Paper Size] and press the four-waycontroller (5) 9 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the paper size 13 Press the 3 button 14 Press the 4 button Choose the number of copies and 5 Press the 4button on the print settings confirmation screen Printing Using the DPOF Settings Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select O (Voice Recording) Back Playing Sound 00:00:00 4 Press the shutter release button 00:01:22 Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo to Images Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the four way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back Camera Settings Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to the [W Setting] menu 2 Press the four-waycontroller (5) select [Sound] on controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound] menu appears Changing the Sound Type Changing the Date and Time Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [W Setting] menu Press the four-waycontroller (5). Date Adjust 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose the date and time display style 812 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 13 Press the 4 button Setting the World Time Setting the Destination to select X (Destination) to change the Destination city Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [DST] controller (23) to select [World Time] on the [W Setting] menu 9 Press the 3 button twice Displaying the Time of the Destination on the display (Select Time) to select [Select time] to select X (Destination) or W Changing the Display Language 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select the language Changing the Image Folder Name Folder Name Picture taken with Folder name changed to Next time a picture is Changing the USB Connection Mode controller (23) to select [PC] or [PictBridge] controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [W Setting] menu Changing the Video Output Format Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the brightness 3 Press the 3 button Using the Power Saving Function Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Power Saving] on the [W Setting] menu to select [2min], [1min], [30sec] [15sec], [5sec] or [Off] Setting Auto Power Off Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [5min], [3min] or [Off] Setting the Quick Zoom Function 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) O (ON): The mode guide is displayed Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Reset] on the [WSetting] menu to select [Reset] controller (2345) to select (Start-up Changing the Start-upScreen List of World Time Cities Default Settings Page [W Setting] Menu Items Playback Mode Palette Items Key Operation Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Page Optional Accessories Messages Page Page Troubleshooting Page Main Specifications Page Page Page WARRANTY POLICY •This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna which the receiver is connected * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for We: Located at: 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union *Please contact your local authority for further details 2. In other countries outside the EU Page Index A mode I button Q button Q mode Date and time Default setting Digital SR (Blur Reduction) (Camera Shake Saving as still picture Panoramic Pictures Playback Power switch Press fully Zoom lever