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Pentax S4 manual Messages

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Messages

Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation.

Memory Card full	The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built-
Built-in Memory Full	in memory is full and no more images can be saved.
	Insert a new SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or
	delete. (p.16, p.84)
	Change the quality/size and try again. (p.92, p.94)
No image & sound	There are no images or sound on the SD Memory
	Card / MultiMediaCard or in the Built-in memory.
Camera can not	You are trying to play back an image in a format not
display this image &	supported by this camera. You may be able to
sound.	display it on another brand of camera or PC.
Battery depleted.	The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or
	replace with charged battery. (p.12)
Memory card error.	Shooting and playback are impossible due to a
	problem with SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
	Try displaying on a PC.
This card is not	The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard you have
formatted.	inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a
	PC or other device and is not compatible with this
	camera. (p.96)
Data being recorded.	The image is being recorded on the SD Memory
	Card / MultiMediaCard.
	The protect setting or DPOF setting is being
	changed.
Formatting...	The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or Built-in
	memory is being formatted.

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Pentax S4 manual Messages

Contents

Operating Manual Digital CameraThank you for buying the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera Regarding copyrightsRegarding trademarks may experience minor or middling difficulties or FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERAnot heeded physical difficulties if the warnings are not heededCare to be Taken During Handling To users of this camera Installing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ContentsPowering the Camera Initial SettingsAdjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting Recording and PlaybackPlayback/Erasing/Editing Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the ExposureSetting the Alarm SettingsAppendix TroubleshootingThis operating manual contains the following chapters Contents of the Operating Manual7 Settings 1 Getting StartedChecking the Contents of the Package ∗Type of AC plug cordNames of Parts FrontBack Names of Operating Parts Guide indicationsAttaching the Strap Getting Started1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger Powering the CameraCharging the Battery 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outletInstalling the Battery 3 Close the battery/card coverApprox. 110 min Approximate Operating Time when the D-LI8 battery is fully chargedBattery Level Indicator Getting StartedUsing the AC Adapter optional 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover1 Open the battery/card cover Installing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard3 Close the battery/card cover Data Backup Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCardTurn the camera on Initial SettingsSetting the Display Language Use the four-way controller 45 to select the display languageThe screen for setting the D.S.T will be Setting the Home TownSetting the D.S.T. Mode You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer toto change the month Setting the Date and TimeUse the four-way controller to change the day and press theThe camera is ready to take a picture Taking Still Pictures 1 Press the power switchFor the simplest procedure to take still pictures Quick StartPress halfway Using the Shutter Release Button3 Press the shutter release button 1. Autofocus framePlaying Back Previous or Next Images Playing Back Still PicturesPlaying Back Images Rotating a Displayed ImageDeleting a Displayed Image Viewing Images on a TV How to View the Recorded ImagesViewing Images on the Camera Quick StartPrinting images by a printing service Viewing Images on a PCThe power switch is illuminated by a green light Playback Only ModeVoice Recorder Mode Turning the Camera On and Off1 b button Using the Button FunctionsCapture Mode 2 qsz button2 Z button Playback Mode1 i button Zoom/f/y buttonVoice Recorder Mode 1 Shutter release button2 Four-way controller Playback button4 Use the four-way controller 45 to change the setting Setting the MenusHow to Set the Menus 1 Press the MENU buttonARec. Mode Menu Example of menu operationMENU button B Setup MenuA Rec. Mode Menu ···Adjustable × ···Any changes made are invalidMenu List Q Playback Menu B Set-up MenuCapture mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsChanging the Mode Move the icon for the desired modeSelecting the Focus Mode Press the q s or z button in Capture modeFocus Mode 2345 to move the autofocus area In Focusing area mode, press the four-way controllerChanging the Focusing Point Press the shutter release buttonSelecting the Flash Mode 1 Press the b button in Capture modeHistogram Display Displaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeDisplay On Display OffUse the four-way controller Select Recorded Pixels on the A Rec. Mode menuSelecting the Recorded Pixels to change the sizeSelecting the Quality Levels Select Quality Level on the A Rec. Mode menuThe recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume Use the four-way controllerto select the setting Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting White BalanceSelect White Balance on the A Rec. Mode menu Press the four-way controllerBalance screen Manual SettingSelect K manual on the White Point your camera at a blank sheetto change the setting Changing the AF Area Focusing AreaSelect Focusing Area on the A Rec. Mode menu You can change the autofocus areaUse the four-way controller Select AE Metering on the A Rec. Mode menuto change the metering mode Press the OK buttonUse the four-way controller Setting the SensitivitySelect Sensitivity on the A Rec. Mode menu to select the sensitivityUse the four-way controller 45 to select the display time Setting the Instant Review time Instant ReviewSelect Instant Review on the A Rec. Mode menu You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2secto change the setting from Setting the Image Sharpness SharpnessSelect Sharpness on the A Rec. Mode menu Normal to Hard + or SoftYou can set the color saturation Setting the Color Saturation SaturationSelect Saturation on the A Rec. Mode menu to change the setting fromYou can set the image contrast Setting the Image Contrast ContrastSelect Contrast on the A Rec. Mode menu PicturesYou can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or under Select EV Compensation on the A Rec. Mode menuEV Compensation 4 exposedTaking Pictures Setting the Functions Program Mode1 Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture Mode Set the functions you want to useselect the desired mode Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture Modedisplay the Picture mode H at the mode at the top of the dialPress the OK button Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night-Scene Mode1 Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Press the shutter release buttonPicture mode C at the top of the dial Taking Movie Pictures Movie Picture ModePress the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode This mode enables you to take moving images and soundKeeping the shutter release button pressed 2 Use the four-way controller Taking Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Modemode F at the top of the dial to display the Panorama Assisttake the second picture Take the first pictureMove the camera to the right and Press the OK buttonColor Filters Taking Pictures with Digital Filters Digital Filter Mode6 Press the shutter release button Slim FilterThe camera returns to digital filter mode Setting the slim filterUse the four-way controller 45 to set the slimness The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is selectedPress the four-way controller 3 in Capture mode Using Preset Function Settings User ModePress the OK button Press the shutter release button Taking5 Press the four-way controller 3 in Capture Mode Taking Stereo Pictures 3D Image ModePress the four-way controller 23 to select 3D Mode Select the viewing modewithout changing your stance Take the first imageMove the camera to the right Take the second imageHow to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Example of a 3D Picture 4 TakingPicturesmonitor Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Modebutton to display j on the LCD A BDEUsing the Self-Timer 2 Press the shutter release buttonA B C F GDE on the remote control unit Using the Remote Control Unit optionalin Capture mode to display i on You can take pictures using the remote control F optional1 Press the Zoom button in Capture Using the ZoomYou can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode mode3 Use the four-way controller 45 to select On 4 Press the OK button 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode2 Press the four-way controller 23 to select Digital Zoom Enabling the Digital Zoom Function2 Press the four-way controller 3 to select Fast Fwd Movie 1 Press the MENU button in Movie Picture modeTaking Time-lapse Movie Pictures Fast Fwd Movie Use the four-way controller 45 toSaving the Settings Memory Saving the Menu Items MemoryFunctions registered in User mode Register Functions in User ModePress the MENU button in Capture mode to select MemoryRecording and Playback Recording Sound Voice Recorder Mode1 Press the power switch for more than 2 seconds 4 To exit Voice Recorder mode, turn the camera offPlaying Back Sound 1 Enter the Voice Recorder Mode and press the Playback buttonYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recorder Mode 4 Press the OK buttonAdding a Voice Memo Setting the Record Voice Memo to Off1 Enter the playback mode and choose the image to which youZoom Display Playing Back ImagesPlaying Back Still Pictures Playback/Erasing/EditingThe following operations can be Playing Back Movie Pictures4 Press the Playback button performed during playbackPlayback/Erasing/Editing Displaying shooting information in Playback mode2 1 3 4 Display On3 Press w/f on the Zoom button f/y Nine Image Display2 Press w/f on the Zoom button f/ y 2, 3to change the playback interval SlideshowSelect Slideshow with the four 1, 3, 4 5Press the i button Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image or Voice Memo Select Delete with the four-way controller Press the OK buttonSound Delete Delete Cancel Select Sound Delete with the four-way controller Press the OK buttonErasing a Voice Memo only Press the i buttonSelect Delete All with the four-way controller 2. Press the OK button 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twiceErasing All Images You can erase all the images and sound at oncePress the Z button 1 Enter the Playback mode 2 Press the Z button twiceProtecting Images / sound from Deletion Protect Select Protect with the four-way controller Press the OK buttonViewing Images on a TV 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable3 Turn the TV and camera on 2 Press the four-way controller 2 button Setting the Printing Service DPOFPrinting Single Image Copiesto select whether to insert the date or not to select the number of printsthen press the four-way controller The frame will move to DateUse the four-way controller 45 to select the number of prints 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controllerPrinting All Images 5 Press the four-way controller 45 to select O On or P Off1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the four-way controller Editing ImagesChanging the Image Size Press the four-way controller 23 to select Resize9 Press the four-way controller 45 to select Quality Level 7 Press the four-way controller 45 to select Recorded pixels8 Press the four-way controller 10 Press the OK button4 Press the four-way controller Trimming Images3 Press the four-way controller 23 to select Trimming 5 Choose the image you want to trim with the four-way controllerPress the four-way controller 3 to select Copy Image & Sound Copying FilesPress the MENU button Press the four-way controller 5 Select the copying methodHow to recall the B Set-up menu Camera SettingsSettings Formatting a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard and the Built-in memoryUse the four-way controller 45 to change the volume Changing the Sound SettingsSelect Playback Volume on the Set-up menu Select Start-up Sound on the Set-up menu2 Press the four-way controller 3 Press the Display button Changing the Start-up Screen1 Select Start-up Screen on the B Set-up menu 6 Use the four-way controller 45 to select O On or P OffUse the four-way controller 45 to change the date style Setting the Date StyleSelect Date Style on the B Set-up menu 7 Settings1 Select World Time on the B Set-up menu Setting the World TimeChanging the Date/Time How to recall the B Set-up menuTime city and press the four-way controller 3 Switch O and P with the four-way controller5 Use the four-way controller 45 to select the World 4 Press the four-way controllerUse the four-way controller 45 to select the language Changing the Display LanguageSelect Language on the B Set-up menu How to recall the B Set-up menuUse the four-way controller 45 to change the video output format Changing the Video Output FormatSelect Video Out on the B Set-up menu 7 Settings1 Select Sleep Timeout on the B Set-up menu Sleep TimeoutSetting Auto Power Off 1 Select Auto Power Off on the B Set-up menu1 Select Quick Delete on the B Set-up menu Setting the Quick Delete FunctionSetting the Quick Zoom Function 1 Select Quick Zoom on the B Set-up menuRegistering a function 1 Select Fn Setting on the B Set-up menuRegistering Functions Retrieving a functionResetting to Default Settings Reset Use the four-way controller 2 to select Reset. Press the OK button7 Settings Setting the Alarm Setting the AlarmChecking the Alarm Press the four-way controller 23 to select Alarm7 Press the Display button Turning the Alarm Offto select alarm 9 Press the OK button 10 Press the OK button 3 timesList of City Names AppendixStrap O-ST5 Remote control E Remote control F Optional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 Battery charger D-BC8Messages Deleting Cause TroubleshootingProblem RemedyRemedy ProblemCause Subject is notMain Specifications TTL contrast detection system by sensor 7-point Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement max. 4´, scroll, slideshowmovie playback, histogram display, image/sound copying, trimming TTL metering by sensor multi-segment, centerWARRANTY POLICY Procedure During 12-month Warranty PeriodThis warranty policy does not affect the customers statutory rights The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European CommunityFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs au Canada PENTAX U.S.A., Inc Contact person Customer Service ManagerAccording to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Located at 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.APENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters PENTAX Benelux B.V. for Netherlands