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Pentax Z10 (Dark), Taking, pixels→, Pictures, Dark image, Bright image, Dark portions, Correct image, the right side, Using the Histogram, the number of pixels

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Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the

pixels→

brightness distribution of an

image. The horizontal axis

represents brightness (dark at

of

the left and bright at the right)

Number

and the vertical axis represents

the number of pixels.

(Dark)

←Brightness→ (Bright)

The shape of the histogram

before and after shooting tells

Dark portions

Bright portions

you whether the brightness and

contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV

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compensation and take the picture again.

Taking

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.82

Understanding Brightness

Pictures

If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is

too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on

the right side.

Dark image

Correct image

Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions) and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright portions).

Bright portions blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions blink yellow.

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.83

Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 1p.120

Understanding Contrast

The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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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 PENTAX 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 Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) Setting the Date Imprint Function 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 Displaying the Clock Mode 45or 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.60) Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.64) Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer Checking the Contents of the Package Names of Parts Front Back Names of Operating Parts Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 01/01/2007 14:25 Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 F3.3 1Bright portion (blinks red) 2Dark portion (blinks yellow) A11 B28M B6200 B81/250 B9 F3.3 Attaching the Strap Powering the Camera Installing the Battery Open the battery cover Close the battery cover Removing the Battery Open the battery cover. Slide the battery out (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the battery fully charged) •Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the LCD monitor Using the AC Adapter 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the card cover 3 Close the card cover 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 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 and hold the playback button for two seconds 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 Press the four-way controller (5) The frame moves to [24h] 5 Press the four-waycontroller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style] Page 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 2Shutter release button 3Zoom/w/x/f/y button 4Q button 5Four-waycontroller 64/Wbutton Q Mode 3Zoom/f/y button (2345) 7Green/i button 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 6 Press the shutter release button halfway To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations Menu List [ARec.Mode] Menu [W Setting] Menu Setting the Shooting Mode 1 Press the four-waycontroller (3) in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose a shooting mode Press the 4 button There are 16 available shooting modes 15Auto Picture 2R Program 3A Night Scene 4C Movie 8zNatural Skin Tone 9e Portrait 0i Surf & Snow a\Sport b4Digital SR (Blur Reduction) dE Pet eDFood fYFrame Composite Calling Up a Specific Menu Registering the Green Mode in the Green Button Select [Green Button] on the [ARec.Mode] menu to choose Green mode Press the MENU button once Page Using the Green Button 1 Press the Green button in A mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select the function you want to change 3 Change the settings and press the Setting the Playback Mode 4button Playback Mode Palette Taking Pictures Setting The Functions (Program Mode) 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select R (Program mode) Set the functions you want to use Press the shutter release button Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-takingusing standard 4 settings*, regardless of the settings in the [ARec.Mode] menu Pictures Taking Press the Green button in A mode *The Green Mode settings are as shown below Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) Press the shutter release button fully Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) controller (3) in Amode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Y(Frame Composite) (2345) to choose the frame you want to use Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait) Press the four-waycontroller (3) in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select d (Natural Skin Tone) or c (Portrait) The shooting mode is selected and the Page Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select C(Kids mode) Page Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture 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 5 Press the 4 button 7 Press the shutter release button fully Using the Self-timer In Self-timermode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after 4the 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 Amode four-waycontroller (2) in Amode Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select 1(Continuous Shooting) or c(HS Cont. Shooting) and press the 4button Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area 1 Press the Zoom/w/xbutton in A Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Use the controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom] button in A mode Setting the Digital Zoom 3 Use the four-waycontroller (45) Using the Digital Wide Function Capturing a Wide Image Using the Digital Wide Function Press the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button when in Amode Press the four-waycontroller (2). Press the 4button Turn the camera 90º counterclockwise and align your first picture 4 Press the shutter release button 5 Press the shutter release button controller (23) to select [Digital Wide] Press the MENU button in A mode Press the 3button button, or Zoom/ w/x button Press the four-waycontroller (2) 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 pixels→ image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at 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 A mode 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] Use the four-waycontroller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels Press the 3 button 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 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance 4 according to the light conditions at the time of shooting White Balance 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [White Balance] Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready In the White balance screen, use the four-waycontroller (23) to select K (Manual) Point the camera at the blank Setting the AE Metering 4AE metering 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [AE Metering] Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select the AE Metering setting Press the 3button Page Setting the ISO Sensitivity You can select the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings 4ISO Sensitivity Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sensitivity] to change the ISO sensitivity Setting Automatic Sensitivity 6 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose an ISO sensitivity range 7 Press the 4 button twice 8 Press the 3 button Setting the Autofocus Conditions 8 Press the 3 button twice Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the lens focusing range according to the conditions 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Focus Limiter] Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P (Off) Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 2 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Instant Review] to change the display time Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Sharpness] to change the sharpness level Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation Use the four-waycontroller (45) to change the saturation level F(Low) (Normal) Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Contrast] to change the contrast level Setting the Date Imprint Function For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures The [A Rec.Mode] appears Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Date Imprint] Saving the Settings (Memory) Page Recording Movies Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed Taking Still Pictures During Movie Recording (Still picture capture) 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 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) Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Color Mode] to choose a color Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake)Function 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to 5 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P (Off) 6 Press the 3 button twice select [Movie SR] Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to recording] 5 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off) select [AF w Setting the Optical Zoom You can set whether or not to use the optical zoom during movie recording 4 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to Zoom] select [Optical Playing Back Images Nine-ImageDisplay, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-ImageDisplay You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time 1 In Qmode, press fon the Zoom f/y button Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display 1 In Q mode, press fon the Zoom/f/y button 2 Press fon the Zoom/f/y button Folder display Images Deleting and Back Zoom Playback 2 Press y on the Zoom/f/y Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR For correcting the camera shake in recorded images 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the image to correct Executes shake reduction 7 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] 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] You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Screen Effect] 10 Press the 4 button Playing Back Movies Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 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 In Qmode, press fon the Zoom/ f/y button Page Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once 1 Press the ibutton in Q mode 3 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Delete All] 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) 2 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z(Protect). 3 Press the 4 button Back Playing to select [Protect] Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the four-waycontroller (3) in Q mode Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z (Protect) Playing and Editing Images 7 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] Images Printing Cropping Images Enter the Q mode and use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the image you want to trim Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select o (Cropping) 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 Using the Digital Filters Digital Filters (45) to choose the image you want to edit (2345) to select D (Digital 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 To Select the Fisheye Filter or the Brightness Filter 5 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select the digital filter you want to use Red-eyeCompensation 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select Z(Red- eye Compensation) 5 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] 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 Press the 4 button or y on the Zoom/f/y button 9 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as] Using a New Frame Editing Movies 3 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to select (Movie Edit) Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen (2345) to choose the frame you want to save Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection (2345) to determine the dividing position to select [Divide] Stitching Movies 7 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to choose the second movie (latter half) 9 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Stitch] Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) 6 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to choose the number of copies 7 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not 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 Select [Paper Size] and press the Press the Green button controller (45) to choose an image to print controller (23) to choose the number of copies Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not 9 Use the four-waycontroller (2345) to choose the paper size 13 Press the 3 button 14 Press the 4 button 3 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 Sound (Voice Recording Mode) 00:00:00 4 Press the shutter release button Playing Back Sound Adding a Voice Memo to Images Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the four Camera Settings controller (23) to choose the date and time display style 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 7 Press the four-waycontroller (5) 8 Press the four-waycontroller (3). Date Adjust 12 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 13 Press the 4 button 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 The Sound screen appears select [Sound] on controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound] Changing the Sound Type 10 Press the 3 button Setting the Alarm Setting the Alarm Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu to select [Off], [Once] or 8 Press the 4 button twice Checking the Alarm 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu Turning the Alarm Off 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 Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) to select [Select time] to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown) Changing the Display Language 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Language ] on the [W Setting] menu 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 [Video Out] on the [W Setting] menu Changing the Video Output Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 2 Use the four-waycontroller (45) to adjust the brightness 3 Press the 3 button controller (23) to select [Power Saving] on the [W Setting] menu Using the Power Saving Function to select [2min], [1min], [30sec] [15sec], [5sec] or [Off] Setting Auto Power Off to select [5min], [3min] or [Off] O (ON): The mode guide is displayed Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) 1 Use the four-waycontroller (23) to select [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu to select [Reset] controller (2345) to select (Start-up Changing the Start-upScreen Displaying the Clock Mode List of World Time Cities Default Settings Page [W Setting] Menu Items Playback Mode Palette Items Key Operation Page Page Optional Accessories Messages Page Page Troubleshooting Page Main Specifications Page Page Page WARRANTY POLICY 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 * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help For customers in Canada 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 Z10 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 Index Q button X Green Button iDelete fNine-imagedisplay Date and time Default setting Delete i Flash On + Red-eyed Focusing Area Playback ... 41, 116, 125, 160 Playback Mode Power switch Press fully (shutter release button)