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Pentax S45 Taking Pictures, Changing the Mode, Selecting the Capture Mode, Capture Modes

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures

Changing the Mode

Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

•To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button.

•To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.

In Capture mode, pressing and holding the Q Playback button for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens is retracted.

Selecting the Capture Mode

Capture Modes

	R	Program mode	The basic picture-taking mode.	p.49
			You can select the Picture mode according to
	d	Picture mode	the shooting scene.There are nine Picture	p.50
			modes to choose from.
	-	Auto Select mode	Lets the camera set the functions	p.47
	-	Auto Select mode	automatically.	p.47
			automatically.
	=	Portrait mode	Lets you take portrait-type pictures.	p.53
	H	Landscape mode	Lets you take landscape views.	p.53
	.	Night-Scene mode	Lets you take dark scenes such as night views.	p.52
	C	Movie mode	Lets you take movies.	p.54
	+	Digital Effect mode	Lets you take pictures with a variety of special	p.61 -
	+	Digital Effect mode	effects.	64
			effects.	64

1 Turn the mode dial and match the indicator with one of the following: Rd-=.HC+.

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Pentax S45 specifications Taking Pictures, Changing the Mode, Selecting the Capture Mode, Capture Modes

Contents

Operating Manual Thank you for purchasing the Pentax Digital Camera For Safe USE of Your Camera About the CameraHandling precautions for batteries About the AC Adapter Care to be Taken During Handling Page Contents Taking Pictures Recording and Playback of SoundSettings Playback/Deleting/EditingAppendix Memo Contents of the Operating Manual Checking the Contents of the Package Front Names of PartsBack Names of Operating Parts Guide IndicationsAttaching the Strap Open the battery cover Powering the CameraInstalling the Batteries GettingBattery Level Indicator CR-V3Using the AC Adapter optional Using the AC Adapter Overseas Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland Installing the SD Memory Card Data Backup Precautions When Using an SD Memory CardAppropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels and QualityAppropriate Quality According to Use Appropriate Quality According to Use Auto Select Mode Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and QualityPress the power switch again Press the power switchTurning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch while pressing the QPlayback button Playback Only ModeVoice Recording Only Mode Set the mode dial to O and press the power switchInitial Setting Setting the Display LanguagePress the four-way controller Setting the Date and TimePress the Menu button twice TwicePress the four-way controller 23 to change the month Language Video OutputPress the shutter release button halfway Set the mode dial to R Check the image on the LCD monitorQuick Start Press the shutter release button fullyFocus frame Using the Shutter Release ButtonPress halfway Status lampsPlaying Back the Previous or Next Image Playing Back ImagesPress the Q Playback button after taking a picture Rotating the Displayed Image Deleting the Displayed ImageUsing the Button Functions Capture ModeDelete button Playback ModeZoom/f/y button Four-way controller in Playback mode Voice Recording ModeShutter release button Using the Menus How to Use the MenusExample of Menu Operation MenuPlayback Menu Enlarging a Menu Display Example of Menu OperationRec. Mode Menu Menu ListPlayback Menu Set-up MenuMemo Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode Changing the ModeSelecting the Capture Mode Taking PicturesDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode Using Histogram Letting the Camera Set the Functions Auto Select Mode Press the shutter release button down fullyTo select Mode Dial, Four-way Using the Help FunctionSet the mode dial to Press the 0 button Controller or Buttons on BackSetting the Functions Program Mode Set the mode dial to R Set the functions you want to useSet the mode dial to d Press the four-way controller Text Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing FoodUse the four-way controller 2345 to choose the Picture mode Press the shutter release button halfwayTaking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night-Scene Mode Picture is taken Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.31Taking Landscape Views Landscape Mode Taking Portrait Pictures Portrait ModeSet the mode dial to C Taking Movies Movie ModePress the shutter release button Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Press the Zoom/w/x button Capture mode Using the Zoom+ C . H = Press the Menu button in Capture mode Disabling the Digital Zoom FunctionUsing the Self-Timer Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode + . H =Zoom for remote control unit E Using the Remote Control Unit optionalPress the zoom button to adjust Press the shutter release button on the remote controlLife of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit Taking Pictures with Color Filters Digital Filter ModeSet the mode dial to + Press the four-way controller To choose a color filterTake the first image Taking Two-in-One Pictures Two-in-One ModeTake the second image Images will be joined Use the four-way controller 2345 to select FPanorama Assist2, 3 Move the camera to the right Take the second image Press the four-way controller 5 in Capture mode Setting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Focus Mode Focus modeManual Focus Press the four-way controller 4 in Capture mode Selecting the Flash ModeFlash Modes Selecting the Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels PicturesSelecting the Quality Level Quality LevelsSelecting the Image Quality Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button in Capture modeTaking Pictures Image Quality White Balance Adjusting the White Balance+ C White Balance screen appearsManual Setting Changing the Focusing Area Focusing AreaAE Metering Modes Setting the Sensitivity SensitivitySetting the Frame Rate Setting the Instant Review Time Instant Review Setting the Image Sharpness Sharpness Setting the Color Saturation Saturation Setting the Image Contrast Contrast To change the EV setting Setting the Exposure EV CompensationTo select EV Compensation Saving the Settings Saving the Menu Items MemoryMemory menu appears Recording Recording Sound Voice Recording ModeTo exit Voice Recording mode, turn the camera off SoundTo choose the recording to play Playing Back SoundPress the Q Playback button Use the four-way controller BackAdding Sound Voice Memo to Images Recording a Voice MemoSetting the Voice Memo Recording Function Playing Back a Voice Memo Memo Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back ImagesZoom Display Setting the Quick Zoom Function Playing Back Movies Performed during playbackQuality White balance Displaying Shooting Information in Playback ModeProtect icon HistogramNine Image Display Press w/f or x/y on the Zoom/f/y buttonTo select Slideshow SlideshowTo change the playback interval Deleting Deleting Individual Images or SoundsSetting the Quick Delete Function Press the Menu button in Playback modeDeleting a Voice Memo only Press the i Delete button twice in Playback mode Deleting All ImagesTo choose the image or sound to Protect Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion ProtectUse the four-way controller 23 to select Protect To select ProtectSelect Protect Press the Display buttonProtecting All Images and Sounds Viewing Images on a TV Turn the TV and camera onPress the shutter release button on the remote control unit Press the remote zoom button on the remote control unitPrinting Single Images Setting the Printing Service Dpof4, 5 To choose whether to insert the date or not Printing All Images 5, 6Select PictBridge for USB Connection on the B Set-up menu Direct Printing Using PictBridgeConnecting the Camera to the Printer Camera107 Printing Using the Dpof Settings Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Editing Images Changing the Image Size and QualityUse the four-way controller 45 to change the quality To select Digital Filter Editing Pictures with Digital FiltersUse the four-way controller To choose the image to edit To choose a digital filter Copying Files To select the file to copy Press the OK button To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory CardFormatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Camera SettingsHow to call the B Set-up menu To select FormatChanging the Volume Changing the Sound SettingsSelect Sound on the B Set-up menu Changing the Date and Time To change the month Setting the World Time Use the four-way controller 45 to select O or P121 Set-up menu Changing the Start-up ScreenTo select Background Color Using Screen EffectsPress the OK button four times To choose the background colorUse the four-way controller 45 to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorChanging the Display Language Changing the Video Output Format Select USB Connection on the B Set-up menu Changing the USB Connection ModeConnection mode To change the USBSetting Auto Power Off Resetting to Default Settings ResetTo choose a key on which to Registering a Function SettingsRegistering Functions Register a functionMode Align the mode dial with oneFollowing d, R, +, ., H, = Press the 0 button in Capture Press the 0 button or the shutter release buttonList of City Codes Optional Accessories Messages during shooting MessagesMessages during playback Memory card error Messages for bothTroubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy135 Main Specifications 1024×768 640×480137 138 139 Warranty Policy 141 For customers in Canada For customers in USAPour les utilisateurs au Canada Declaration of Conformity Memo Pentax Benelux B.V. for Netherlands