Pentax Digital Camera Optio S50 User Manual

Digital Camera  
Operating Manual  
To ensure the best performance from  
your camera, please read the Operating  
Manual before using the camera.  
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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio S50 Digital Camera.  
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most  
out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a  
valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.  
Regarding copyrights  
Images taken using the Optio S50 that are for anything other than personal  
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified  
in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations  
are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations,  
industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of  
obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright  
as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.  
To users of this camera  
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may  
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations  
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.  
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using  
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is  
99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may  
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no  
effect on the recorded image.  
Regarding trademarks  
• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.  
• The SD logo  
is a trademark.  
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective companies.  
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching  
enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce  
images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on  
printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko  
Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.  
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.  
Regarding PictBridge  
• PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly,  
using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images  
directly from the camera through a few simple operations.  
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD  
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.  
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA  
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please  
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following  
symbols during use.  
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user  
may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are  
not heeded.  
Warning  
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user  
may experience minor or middling difficulties or  
physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.  
Caution  
About the Camera  
Warning  
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High  
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of  
electric shocks.  
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for  
example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any  
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of  
receiving an electric shock.  
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.  
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their  
necks.  
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory  
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately  
if accidentally swallowed.  
• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive  
use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified  
exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.  
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other  
irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or  
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service  
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.  
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Caution  
• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the  
battery in fire, as it may explode.  
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The  
battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this  
camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.  
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a  
risk of burns.  
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a  
risk of discoloring.  
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not  
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention  
immediately.  
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,  
wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.  
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or  
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.  
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as  
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long  
periods of time.  
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful  
not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or eyes or in your mouth.  
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About the AC Adapter  
Caution  
• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to  
drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to  
excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a  
PENTAX Service Center.  
• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still  
plugged in.  
• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an  
electrical shock.  
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard  
surface. This can cause a malfunction.  
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Care to be Taken During Handling  
• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad.  
Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package.  
This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.  
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still  
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at  
a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be  
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,  
etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media  
(SD Memory Card), etc.  
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.  
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol  
benzene.  
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular  
care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot  
inside.  
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be  
avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent  
the camera from becoming moldy during storage.  
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any  
other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.  
Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid,  
wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.  
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks  
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the  
camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.  
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C  
(32°F to 104°F).  
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of  
approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal  
temperatures are returned to.  
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low  
temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not  
a fault.  
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain  
high performance.  
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• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation  
may form on the inside and outside of the camera.  
Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out  
when the difference in temperature has subsided.  
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.  
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto  
the camera, please wipe dry.  
• Refer to “Precautions when using an SD Memory Card” (p.18) regarding  
the SD Memory Card.  
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause  
breakage or malfunction.  
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may  
damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.  
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten  
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.  
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Contents  
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1  
Care to be Taken During Handling...................................................4  
Contents ...........................................................................................6  
Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................9  
Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10  
Names of Parts...............................................................................11  
Names of Operating Parts..............................................................12  
Getting Started  
13  
Attaching the Strap.............................................................................13  
Powering the Camera .........................................................................14  
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................14  
Using the AC Adapter (optional).....................................................16  
Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................17  
Recorded Pixels and Quality ..........................................................19  
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................21  
Playback Only Mode.......................................................................21  
Voice Recording Only Mode...........................................................22  
Initial Settings .....................................................................................23  
Setting the Display Language.........................................................23  
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................24  
Quick Start  
26  
Taking Still Pictures............................................................................26  
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................28  
Playing Back Images......................................................................28  
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................28  
Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................29  
Common Operations  
30  
Using the Button Functions...............................................................30  
Capture Mode.................................................................................30  
Playback Mode...............................................................................31  
Voice Recording Mode ...................................................................32  
Using the Menus .................................................................................33  
How to Use the Menus ...................................................................33  
Example of Menu Operation...........................................................34  
Enlarging a Menu Display...............................................................36  
Menu List........................................................................................37  
Taking Pictures  
40  
Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................40  
Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) ............40  
Using the Help Function .................................................................41  
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Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................42  
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene  
(Picture Mode)................................................................................43  
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode)....................45  
Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode).................................46  
Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode) .........................................46  
Taking Movies (Movie Mode) .........................................................47  
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................50  
Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................52  
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .......................53  
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).......................................54  
Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)...................55  
Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode)...........................56  
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................57  
Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................59  
Changing the Mode ........................................................................59  
Selecting the Capture Mode...........................................................59  
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................60  
Selecting the Focus Mode..............................................................61  
Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................63  
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................64  
Selecting the Quality Level.............................................................65  
Selecting the Image Quality............................................................66  
Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................67  
Changing the Focusing Area..........................................................69  
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure  
(AE Metering) .................................................................................70  
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................71  
Setting the Frame Rate ..................................................................72  
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................73  
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................74  
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................75  
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................76  
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................77  
Saving the Settings.............................................................................78  
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................78  
Recording and Playback  
80  
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)......................................80  
Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................81  
Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images ...........................................82  
Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................................82  
Playing Back a Voice Memo...........................................................84  
Playback/Deleting/Editing  
86  
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................86  
Playing Back Still Pictures..............................................................86  
Zoom Display..................................................................................86  
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Playing Back Movies ......................................................................88  
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................89  
Nine Image Display ........................................................................90  
Slideshow .......................................................................................91  
Deleting................................................................................................92  
Deleting Individual Images or Sounds............................................92  
Deleting All Images.........................................................................94  
Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) .................95  
Viewing Images on a TV.....................................................................97  
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View  
the Previous or the Next Image......................................................98  
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)..................................................99  
Printing Single Images....................................................................99  
Printing All Images........................................................................101  
Direct Printing Using PictBridge .....................................................102  
Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................102  
Printing Single Images..................................................................103  
Printing All Images........................................................................104  
Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................104  
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer .................................105  
Editing Images ..................................................................................106  
Changing the Image Size and Quality..........................................106  
Editing Pictures with Digital Filters ...............................................108  
Copying Files ....................................................................................110  
Settings  
112  
Camera Settings................................................................................112  
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............112  
Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................113  
Changing the Date and Time........................................................114  
Setting the World Time.................................................................114  
Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and  
Screen Effects ..............................................................................116  
Changing the Display Language ..................................................118  
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................118  
Changing the Video Output Format..............................................119  
Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................120  
Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................121  
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................121  
Registering Functions...................................................................122  
Appendix  
124  
List of City Codes .............................................................................124  
Optional Accessories .......................................................................125  
Messages...........................................................................................126  
Troubleshooting................................................................................128  
Main Specifications ..........................................................................130  
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................132  
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Contents of the Operating Manual  
This operating manual contains the following chapters.  
1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start  
taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.  
2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if  
you want to start taking pictures straightaway.  
3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how  
to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective “Taking Pictures”,  
“Recording and Playback”, “Playback/Deleting/Editing” and “Settings” chapters.  
4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant  
functions, including how to change the Capture mode.  
5 Recording and Playback –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a sound (voice memo) to an  
image, and how to play back voice memos.  
6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This chapter explains how to view images on the camera or on a TV, how to delete and  
resize images, and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer.  
7 Settings––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.  
8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––  
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the  
event of trouble.  
The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.  
indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the  
1
related operation.  
indicates information that is useful to know.  
indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.  
The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can  
activate the function.  
Ex.)  
R, d, -, =,  
H, ., C, O, +  
R + .  
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)  
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Checking the Contents of the Package  
Camera  
Optio S50  
Strap  
O-ST20 ()  
Software (CD-ROM)  
S-SW26  
AV cable  
I-AVC7 ()  
USB cable  
I-USB7 ()  
Two AA batteries  
Digital Camera  
(PC Connection Manual)  
Operating Manual  
Enjoying Your Digital  
Camera Images  
On Your PC  
To ensure the best performance from  
your camera, please read the Operating  
Manual before using the camera.  
Operating Manual  
(this manual)  
Operating Manual  
(PC Connection Manual)  
Items marked with an asterisk () are also available as optional accessories.  
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.125).  
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Names of Parts  
Front  
Shutter release button  
Remote control receiver  
Self-timer lamp  
Power switch  
Flash  
Speaker  
Viewfinder  
Microphone  
Lens  
Terminal cover  
PC/AV terminal  
DC input terminal  
Back  
Viewfinder  
Focus status lamp (green)  
Mode dial  
Flash status lamp (red)  
Strap lug  
Card cover  
Battery cover  
LCD monitor  
Tripod socket  
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Names of Operating Parts  
i button  
Power switch  
Shutter release button  
Zoom /w/x/f/ybutton  
QPlayback button  
OK button  
Four-way controller  
4 (b) 5 (zqs)  
2 (gj) 3  
DISPLAY button  
MENU button  
0 button  
Guide Indications  
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor  
during operation.  
The buttons are indicated as shown below.  
Four-way controller (2)  
Four-way controller (3)  
Four-way controller (4)  
Four-way controller (5)  
MENU button  
2
3
Zoom /f/ybutton  
When digital zoom is enabled  
DISPLAY button  
i button  
y
4
DISP  
5
MENU  
OK button  
OK  
0 button  
?/FN  
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Getting Started  
Attaching the Strap  
1
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other  
end through the loop.  
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Powering the Camera  
1
1
2
1
2
2
(when using AA batteries)  
(when using a CR-V3 battery)  
Installing the Batteries  
Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA  
Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery.  
1
Open the battery cover.  
Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and  
flip the cover open 2 .  
2
3
Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (–)  
indicators on the battery chamber.  
Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to lock it.  
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the  
AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. (p.16)  
• AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA nickel manganese and CR-V3 batteries  
are not rechargeable.  
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the  
camera is turned on.  
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the  
batteries, otherwise the batteries may leak.  
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new  
batteries after the camera has been left for a long time without  
batteries, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time”. (p.24)  
• Insert the batteries correctly. If the batteries are incorrectly oriented,  
malfunction may result.  
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• Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time  
(at 23°C with new batteries)  
Image Storage Capacity  
(using the flash for 50% of shots)  
Playback Time  
1
CR-V3  
Approx. 420 pictures  
Approx. 230 pictures  
Approx. 100 pictures  
Approx. 30 pictures  
Approx. 500 minutes  
Approx. 300 minutes  
Approx. 200 minutes  
Approx. 70 minutes  
AA Ni-MH batteries  
AA nickel manganese batteries  
AA alkaline batteries  
• The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in  
accordance with CIPA standards and the playback time is based on PENTAX  
measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in  
actual use depending on shooting conditions.  
• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the  
temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold  
environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your  
coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low  
temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room  
temperature.  
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera  
performance may deteriorate at low temperatures. Use of other  
batteries (such as CR-V3) is recommended when using the camera at  
low temperatures.  
• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a  
cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.  
• You can maximize battery life by turning the LCD monitor off and using  
the viewfinder to take pictures.  
• Battery Level Indicator  
You can check the battery level by the #symbol on the LCD monitor.  
#
(lit green)  
(lit yellow)  
(lit red)  
: Adequate power remains.  
$
: Battery is running very low.  
%
: Battery is exhausted.  
[Battery Depleted]  
: The camera will turn off after the message appears.  
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DC terminal  
AC adapter  
To power outlet  
1
1
3
2
AC power cable  
Using the AC Adapter (optional)  
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the  
camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 is recommended.  
1
2
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the  
terminal cover.  
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC  
input terminal on the camera.  
3
4
Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter.  
Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet.  
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or  
disconnecting the AC adapter.  
• Make sure that the AC power cable and connecting cable are inserted  
securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected  
while you are taking pictures.  
• If the terminal cover on the camera gets caught in the grooves of the  
DC terminal (indicated by in the illustration), the DC terminal may  
become disconnected. Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal  
are not in a position to catch on the terminal cover when using the AC  
adapter.  
• To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC adapter,  
be sure to read “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA” (p.1).  
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter  
D-AC5 before using the adapter.  
• The batteries inside the camera cannot be recharged by connecting  
the AC adapter.  
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Installing the SD Memory Card  
1
1
2
SD Memory Card  
Card cover  
This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded  
on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD  
monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted (  
appears on  
the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before  
inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.  
1
2
Open the card cover.  
Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is facing toward  
the LCD monitor and push the card in until it clicks.  
3
Close the card cover.  
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction  
indicated by the arrow and pull it out.  
The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of  
the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and  
quality. (1p.19)  
Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another  
camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in  
Memory” (p.112) for instructions on formatting.  
Data Backup  
Very occasionally, malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built-in  
memory to become unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you  
download important data to a PC or store the data in a media other than the built-in  
memory.  
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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card  
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the card cover.  
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch.  
Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by  
prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or  
formatting of the card.  
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Write-protect switch  
Y appears on the LCD monitor  
when the card is write-protected.  
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card immediately after  
using the camera, as the card may be hot.  
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being  
recorded on the card, images or voice memos are being played back, or the  
camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable as this may cause the data  
to be lost or the card to be damaged.  
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away  
from water and store away from high temperature.  
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage  
the card and render it unusable.  
• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following  
circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted  
(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.  
(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical  
interference.  
(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.  
(4) when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the batteries  
are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.  
• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time,  
the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of  
important data on a PC.  
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or  
electrical interference.  
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed  
to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.  
• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may  
stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the  
memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.  
• For information on compatible memory cards, visit the PENTAX website or  
contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.  
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Recorded Pixels and Quality  
Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your  
purpose.  
Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer  
images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the  
total number of pictures that can be taken.  
1
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on  
the [A Rec. Mode] menu.  
Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.64  
Selecting the Quality Level 1p.65  
Selecting the Image Quality 1p.66  
  Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use  
2560×1920  
2304×1728  
2048×1536  
1600×1200  
1024×7680  
640×480  
High quality: for large prints or editing images  
For postcard size prints  
For use on the Internet/e-mail  
The default setting is 2560×1920.  
  Appropriate Quality According to Use  
C
Best  
Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.  
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image  
on a computer screen.  
D
Better  
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails  
or creating websites.  
E
Good  
The default setting is D (Better).  
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  Appropriate Quality According to Use (Auto Select Mode)  
Superior  
(5MB: 2560×1920 C)  
High quality: for large prints or editing images  
Super  
(5MB: 2560×1920 D)  
1
Normal  
(3MB: 2048×1536 D)  
Economy  
(0.3MB: 640×480 D)  
For postcard size prints  
For use on the Internet/e-mail  
The default setting is Super.  
The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in - (Auto  
Select) mode. (1p.66)  
  The Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality  
Quality Level  
C
Best  
D
Better  
E
Good  
Movie  
(320×240)  
Sound  
Recorded Pixels  
2560×1920  
Approx. 3 Approx. 6 Approx. 10  
Approx. 4 Approx. 8 Approx. 12  
Approx. 5 Approx. 9 Approx. 14  
Approx. 8 Approx. 15 Approx. 21  
Approx. 19 Approx. 36 Approx. 48  
Approx. 44 Approx. 69 Approx. 92  
2304×1728  
2048×1536  
1600×1200  
1024×7680  
640×480  
Approx. 49 sec.  
(15 fps)  
Approx. 25 sec.  
(30 fps)  
Approx. 11 min.  
• The above table indicates the approx. number of images when using the built-  
in memory (approx.11MB).  
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by  
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture  
mode, SD Memory Card, etc.  
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Turning the Camera On and Off  
Power switch  
QPlayback button  
1
1
2
Press the power switch.  
The camera turns on.  
The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned  
on.  
Press the power switch again.  
The camera turns off.  
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode  
1p.59  
Taking Pictures 1p.40  
Playback Only Mode  
When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does  
not extend. Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after  
another.  
1
Press the power switch while pressing the QPlayback  
button.  
The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode. The lens does not extend.  
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• To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power  
switch to turn the camera off, then press it again to turn it on.  
Q
• In the Playback Only mode,  
is displayed when playing back images.  
ONLY  
1
• In the Capture mode, pressing and holding the Playback button for two  
seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens  
is retracted. The Playback mode is different from the Playback Only  
mode, pressing the Playback or shutter release buttons again, or turning  
the mode dial switches the mode to the Capture mode.  
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.86  
Power switch  
Mode Dial  
Voice Recording Only Mode  
Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only. The lens does  
not extend in this mode.  
You can use the camera as a voice recorder.  
1
Set the mode dial to Oand press the power switch.  
The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode. The lens does not  
extend.  
When the mode dial is turned in Voice Recording Only mode, the lens  
extends and the camera switches to capture status.  
Recording Sound 1p.80  
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Initial Settings  
Power switch  
1
QPlayback button  
Four-way controller  
OK button  
DISPLAY button  
MENU button  
If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn  
the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language  
and/or current date and time.  
If the Initial Settings screen appears  
1p.23, 24 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting the  
Date and Time”  
If the Date Adjust screen appears  
1p.24 “Setting the Date and Time”  
If neither screen appears, setting is not required.  
Setting the Display Language  
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are  
displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,  
Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.  
1
2
Turn the camera on.  
Initial Settings  
English  
NYC  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the display language.  
The default setting is English.  
City  
DST  
3
Press the OK button.  
The Date Adjust screen appears.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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Setting the Date and Time  
Set the current date and time and the display style.  
1
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose the date and time  
display style.  
1
Date Adjust  
Date Style  
:
mm/dd/yy  
24H  
01  
/
01  
00  
/
:
2004  
00  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
2
3
Press the four-way controller (5).  
2 and 3 appear above and below [24H].  
Date Adjust  
Date Style  
:
mm/dd/yy  
24H  
01  
/
01  
00  
/
:
2004  
00  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [24H] (24-hour display) or  
[12H] (12-hour display).  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
Press the four-way controller (5).  
2 and 3 appear above and below the  
Date Adjust  
Date Style  
:
mm/dd/yy  
12H  
month.  
01  
/
01  
/
:
2004  
00  
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23)  
AM 00  
to change the month.  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
OK  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
2 and 3 appear above and below the day.  
Date Adjust  
Date Style  
:
mm/dd/yy  
12H  
01  
/
01  
/
:
2004  
00  
AM 00  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
OK  
7
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to change the day and press the  
four-way controller (5).  
Date Adjust  
Date Style  
:
mm/dd/yy  
12H  
01  
/
01  
/
:
2004  
00  
2 and 3 appear above and below the year.  
AM 00  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
OK  
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9
Repeat Step 7 to change the [year], [hour] and  
[minutes].  
Choose AM or PM if you selected [12h] in Step 3.  
Press the OK button when you have finished the  
settings.  
1
The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time using  
the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK  
button again.  
• When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera  
clock is reset to 00 seconds.  
• To set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal  
(on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.  
• When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can  
cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing  
the MENU button. In this case, the screen will appear next time you  
turn the camera on.  
• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to  
“Changing the Date and Time” (p.114).  
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Quick Start  
Taking Still Pictures  
Shutter release button  
Power switch  
Mode Dial  
2
Zoom/  
f/  
y
button  
Viewfinder  
LCD monitor  
DISPLAY button  
The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The  
flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.  
1
Press the power switch.  
The camera turns on.  
4
2
3
Set the mode dial to R.  
Check the image on the LCD monitor.  
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The focus frame in the middle of the LCD  
monitor indicates the zone of automatic  
focusing. You can change the captured area  
by pressing the Zoom/w/xbutton.  
x : enlarges the subject.  
Focus frame  
w: enlarges the area captured by the camera.  
You can check the captured area by looking through the viewfinder.  
As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check the  
focusing area on the LCD monitor.  
4
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.  
Press the shutter release button fully.  
The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 second (Instant  
Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in  
memory. The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink  
alternately while the image is being recorded.  
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Using the Shutter Release Button  
The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.  
Press halfway  
The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is  
pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only  
appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed  
halfway. The following information is indicated on the LCD monitor and  
by the focus status and flash status lamps when the shutter release  
button is pressed halfway.  
2
1. Focus frame  
The focus frame lights green at the focus position if the subject is in  
focus. The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus.  
2. Status lamps  
Focus status lamp (green)  
Subject is in focus  
Flash status lamp (red)  
Flash is charged  
Lit  
Blinks  
Subject is out of focus  
Flash is charging  
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging.  
Press down fully  
Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.  
[Poor focusing conditions]  
The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In  
this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the  
subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the  
camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.  
• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall  
• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back  
• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns  
• Fast moving objects  
• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background  
in the same picture  
• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)  
Instant Review  
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 second. When the display time  
is set to one second or longer, you can delete the image by pressing the  
i button in the instant review display, selecting [Delete] when the  
[Delete] menu appears and pressing the OK button. (1p.92)  
Setting the Instant Review Time 1p.73  
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Quick Start  
Playing Back Still Pictures  
QPlayback button  
2
LCD monitor  
Four-way controller  
Playing Back Images  
You can display the still picture you have just taken.  
1
Press the QPlayback button  
after taking a picture.  
100-0004  
The mode changes to the Playback mode  
and the image appears on the LCD monitor.  
Pressing and holding the Playback button  
for two seconds or more switches the mode  
to the Playback mode, and the lens is  
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10:25  
retracted. After viewing the image, press the Playback or shutter  
release button again or turning the mode dial to take another picture.  
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image  
Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward  
or backward.  
1
2
Press the QPlayback button after taking a picture.  
The image appears on the LCD monitor.  
Press the four-way controller (45).  
displays the previous image.  
displays the next image.  
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Rotating the Displayed Image  
1
Press the QPlayback button after taking a picture.  
The image appears on the LCD monitor.  
2
Press the four-way controller (3).  
100-0004  
2
The image is rotated 90° clockwise  
each time the button is pressed.  
04/25//2004  
10:25  
• Only still images taken with this camera can be rotated.  
• Zoom display, nine-image display and voice memo recording/playing  
function can be used with rotated images. However, images rotated in  
zoom playback or nine image display are returned to their normal  
orientation.  
Deleting the Displayed Image  
You can delete the image displayed on the LCD  
monitor by pressing the i button, using the four-  
way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing  
the OK button.  
Press the QPlayback button again or press the  
shutter release button halfway to return to the  
Capture mode.  
Delete  
Cancel  
All  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
OK  
• The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to  
the Playback mode.  
• You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom /f/ybutton.  
• If there are no images stored, the [No image & sound] message  
appears.  
Deleting 1p.92  
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Common Operations  
Using the Button Functions  
1
2
3
4
10  
5
6
,
,
7
8
3
9
Capture Mode  
1
QPlayback button  
Switches to the Playback mode. Press it and hold it down to retract the lens.  
p.28)  
(
1
2
3
Zoom button  
You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button. (1p.26)  
0 button  
Displays the Help screen in - mode.  
(1p.41)  
Activates the function assigned by [Fn Setting] on the [  
in any mode other than or mode. p.122  
Four-way controller (452)  
BSet-up] menu  
-
,
C
O
(
1
)
4
b
(4  
)
Changes the flash mode. (1p.63)  
zqs  
(5  
)
Changes the focus mode as follows. (1p.61)  
Macro mode  
Super Macro mode  
Manual Focus mode  
Infinity-Landscape mode  
grihj(2) Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and  
continuous shooting mode (1p.52 p.54  
-
)
5
6
Four-way controller (3)  
Selects the shooting effect in + and d mode. (1p.43, 55 57)  
-
Four-way controller (23)  
Adjusts the focus in zmode. (1p.62  
)
7
OK button  
Selects a menu item. (1p.33)  
8
DISPLAY button  
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.60)  
9
MENU button  
Displays the [  
A
Rec. Mode], [Q  
Playback] and [  
B
Set-up] menus. (1p.33)  
10  
i button  
Switches to X (Marine Movie mode) when pressed while U  
(Marine) is selected in d mode. (1p.44, p.48)  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
Playback Mode  
1
2
3
i button  
Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.92  
)
QPlayback button  
Switches to the Capture mode. (1p.28  
Zoom/f/ybutton  
)
Press  
f
during normal playback to display nine images at once.  
(1p.90)  
Press Zoom/f/yduring zoom playback to change the size of the  
Zoom Display image displayed on the LCD monitor.  
4
5
0 button  
Displays the Help screen in - mode.  
Four-way controller  
(
2
)
Plays back and pauses a movie. (  
Starts playback of a voice memo. (  
1
1
p.88)  
p.82)  
(45) Displays the previous or next image. (1p.28  
Rotates the image. ( p.29)  
Stops the movie during playback. (  
Stops the voice memo during playback. (  
)
(3  
)
1
1
p.88)  
1
p.84)  
6
7
OK button  
Selects a menu item. (1p.33)  
Starts recording or playing back a voice memo.  
DISPLAY button  
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.89  
)
Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and  
Protect screen. (1p.96, p.101)  
8
MENU button  
Displays the [  
A
Rec. Mode], [Q  
Playback] and [  
B
Set-up] menus. (1p.33)  
Pressing the QPlayback button does not change the mode to the  
Capture mode when the camera was turned on in Playback Only mode.  
To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power  
switch to turn the camera off, then press it again to turn it on.  
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2
3
4
3
Voice Recording Mode  
1
2
3
Shutter release button  
When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops  
recording. (1p.80)  
QPlayback button  
Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice  
Recording mode. (1p.80)  
Four-way controller (in Playback mode)  
(2)  
(45) Selects a file.  
Stops playback.  
Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.81)  
(
3)  
4
MENU button  
When pressed during standby or before playback, displays the  
[QPlayback] and [B Set-up] menus. (1p.37)  
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Using the Menus  
When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD  
monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera  
settings on these menus.  
How to Use the Menus  
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation  
appears on the LCD monitor.  
3
Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The menu screen appears. The  
[A Rec. Mode] menu is selected.  
Rec. Mode  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2
3
Press the four-way controller (3).  
You can choose an item.  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The frame moves to [Quality Level].  
Rec. Mode  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
5
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the setting.  
The quality changes each time the four-way  
Rec. Mode  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
controller is pressed.  
Press the OK button or the shutter  
release button.  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The setting is saved and the screen returns  
to capture status.  
• If you press any buttons before pressing the OK button or the shutter  
release button to exit the menu, any changes you have made to the  
settings will not be saved.  
• Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit  
the menu, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as by removing  
the batteries while the camera is turned on), any changes you have  
made to the settings will not be saved.  
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Example of Menu Operation  
[A Rec. Mode] Menu  
Rec. Mode  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
MENU  
AWB  
Multi  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
3
MENU button  
Rec. Mode  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Rec. Mode  
Rec. Mode  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
AWB  
Multi  
Sensitivity  
400  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK  
To the next screen  
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[QPlayback] Menu  
[B Set-up] Menu  
Playback  
Set-up  
Protect  
DPOF  
Format  
Sound  
On  
3sec  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
Slideshow  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK  
3
Playback  
Set-up  
Protect  
Format  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
Resize  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
3sec  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK  
To the next screen  
To the next screen  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears when you press the MENU button in  
Capture mode, and the [QPlayback] menu appears when you press  
the MENU button in Playback mode.  
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Enlarging a Menu Display  
Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the  
menu. Press wto return to the original display.  
Example of Menu Operation  
Rec. Mode  
Rec. Mode  
x
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
Quality Level  
AWB  
Multi  
3
Sensitivity  
Auto  
w
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
Rec. Mode  
Rec. Mode  
x
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
White Balance  
AWB  
Multi  
AWB  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
w
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
Rec. Mode  
Rec. Mode  
x
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
Focusing Area  
Multi  
AWB  
Multi  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
w
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
If you turn the camera off while still in enlarged display mode, the next  
time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button, the menu will  
be enlarged.  
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Menu List  
[A Rec. Mode] Menu  
Yes ...Adjustable  
#
...Any changes made are invalid in d, Hand =modes.  
No ...Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the  
menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.  
Default  
Setting  
Rd=  
H.+  
Item  
Description  
-
C
Page  
For selecting the  
Image Quality number of pixels and  
image compression rate  
Super  
Yes  
p.66  
3
Recorded  
Pixels  
For selecting the  
number of pixels  
2560×1920  
Yes  
Yes  
320×240 p.64  
For selecting the image  
compression rate  
Quality Level  
No  
Yes  
No  
p.65  
p.67  
p.69  
p.70  
D
For adjusting the color  
balance according to  
lighting  
AWB  
(Auto)  
White  
Balance  
#
Multi  
(Multiple)  
Focusing  
Area  
For changing the area of  
the autofocus  
Yes  
Yes  
For setting the metering  
L
AE Metering method to determine the  
exposure  
Yes  
(Multi-segment)  
For setting the  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
30 fps  
On  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
p.71  
p.72  
p.50  
p.73  
sensitivity  
For setting the frame  
Frame Rate  
rate  
For taking digital zoom  
Digital Zoom  
pictures  
Yes  
Yes  
Instant  
Review  
For setting the Instant  
Review time  
0.5 sec  
For saving the shooting  
function settings when  
the camera is turned off  
Memory  
Yes  
#
Yes  
No  
p.78  
p.74  
For setting the  
sharpness  
Sharpness  
Normal  
For setting the  
saturation  
Saturation  
Contrast  
Normal  
Normal  
#
#
No  
No  
p.75  
p.76  
For setting the contrast  
For adjusting the  
exposure between –2.0  
and +2.0  
EV  
±0.0  
Yes  
Yes  
p.77  
Compensation  
Only the flash, digital zoom and file number settings are saved.  
• There is no [A Rec. Mode] menu in Omode.  
• [Image Quality] is the only menu available in - mode.  
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Item  
Description  
Page  
p.95  
Protect  
DPOF  
For protecting images from deletion  
For setting the printing service to print out images  
For playing back recorded images successively  
For changing the size of images  
p.104  
p.91  
Slideshow  
Resize  
p.106  
For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD  
Memory Card and vice versa  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
p.110  
p.108  
p.82  
For creating a filter effect using color filters (red, blue,  
green, etc.)  
For preventing the voice memo from being recorded while  
playing back still images, when OFF is selected  
Record Voice Memo  
Quick Zoom  
3
For playing back images at the maximum zoom size by  
pressing the Zoom button only once  
p.87  
For displaying the Delete screen with [Delete] highlighted  
when ON is selected  
Quick Delete  
p.93  
[B Set-up] Menu  
Item  
Description  
Page  
p.112  
Format  
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory  
For adjusting the playback volume and setting the type and  
volume of start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation  
sound, etc.  
Sound  
p.113  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
For adjusting the date, time and date style  
For setting the world time  
p.114  
p.114  
For changing the language in which menus and messages  
appear  
Language/  
p.118  
p.116  
For selecting the start-up screen, background color and  
screen effects  
Screen Setting  
Brightness Level  
Video Out  
For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor  
For setting the video output format  
p.118  
p.119  
p.120  
p.121  
USB Connection  
Auto Power Off  
For changing the USB connection mode  
For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time  
For registering a function on the four-way controller  
Fn Setting  
p.122  
p.121  
(2345)  
Reset  
For returning the camera settings to defaults  
The “Fn settings” is not available in the  
mode.  
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Taking Pictures  
Setting the Shooting Functions  
1
2, 3  
4
Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode)  
- (Auto Select) mode is the simplest way to take pictures without having  
to set any functions. The camera automatically chooses the optimal  
settings for the shooting scene when the shutter release button is  
pressed halfway.  
1
2
Set the mode dial to -.  
Press the shutter release button  
halfway.  
4
The focus frame on the LCD monitor changes  
to green if the subject is in focus, the settings  
are selected for the shooting scene  
automatically recognized by the camera, and  
one of the following icons appears.  
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H: The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view.  
= : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a portrait shot.  
. : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a night view.  
- : This icon appears in all other situations.  
3
Press the shutter release button down fully.  
The picture is taken.  
• [Image Quality] is the only item that can be changed on the  
[A Rec. Mode] menu in Auto Select Mode.  
• You are recommended to set the mode dial to . and secure the  
camera on a tripod etc. when taking night views. If the camera  
recognizes the scene as the . in the Auto Select Mode, pictures of  
night views may be dark because the shutter speed is controlled in a  
range to prevent camera shake.  
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5, 6  
3, 4  
Using the Help Function  
You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto  
Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each button,  
such as the four-way controller keys and zoom button.  
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to -.  
Press the 0 button.  
The Help screen appears on the LCD  
monitor.  
Mode Dial  
Auto Select  
?/Fn  
OK  
More  
Exit  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to select [Mode Dial], [Four-way  
Controller] or [Buttons on Back  
Cover].  
Only [Four-way Controller] and [Buttons on  
Back Cover] are available in Playback mode.  
Four-way Controller  
Right  
Up  
Left  
OK Button  
Down  
?/Fn  
OK  
More  
Exit  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose the button that you want to be explained.  
This step is omitted if you selected [Mode Dial] in Step 3.  
5
6
Press the OK button.  
The explanation of the button appears.  
This button changes  
the Focus mode.  
Press the OK button.  
AF Macro Super macro  
The camera is ready to take or play back  
infinity Manual focus  
pictures.  
?/Fn  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
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Setting the Functions (Program Mode)  
In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed  
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other  
functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.  
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to R.  
Set the functions you want to use.  
4
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”  
(p.59 to p.77) for details of how to set the  
functions.  
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3
4
Press the shutter release button  
halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.  
Press the shutter release button fully.  
The picture is taken.  
Taking Still Pictures 1p.26  
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5, 6  
4
2, 3  
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the  
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)  
4
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.  
There are ten available modes in Picture mode.  
Flower (default setting) Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.  
Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in  
Self-portrait  
pictures.  
Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds  
such as beaches.  
Surf  
Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds  
such as snow-covered mountains.  
Snow  
;
Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise  
or sunset.  
Sunset  
Museum  
Lets you take pictures in art galleries and museums  
where flash photography is prohibited.  
Text  
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing.  
W
Food  
Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.  
D
Lets you take pictures where both the person in the  
foreground and the scenery in the background are in  
focus.  
Landscape  
Portrait  
Lets you take clear pictures underwater using the  
waterproof case (optional).  
Marine  
U
1
2
Set the mode dial to d.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears.  
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Use the four-way controller  
(2345) to choose the Picture  
mode.  
Flower  
OK  
OK  
4
5
Press the OK button.  
The Picture mode is selected.  
8
Press the shutter release button  
halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is  
in focus.  
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6
Press the shutter release button fully.  
The picture is taken.  
4
• In Picture mode, the saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance  
are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode. (You  
cannot change the settings.)  
• You can switch to X (Marine Movie) mode, the best mode for taking  
movies underwater, by selecting U (Marine) mode, then pressing i.  
(1p.48)  
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2, 3  
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes  
(Night-Scene Mode)  
4
You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the  
appropriate settings.  
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To  
prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface.  
1
2
Set the mode dial to ..  
17  
Press the shutter release button  
halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is  
in focus.  
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3
Press the shutter release button  
fully.  
The picture is taken.  
Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.27  
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at slower  
shutter speed, because the noise reduction activates to reduce noise.  
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Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode)  
This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings.  
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to H.  
4
Press the shutter release button  
halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is  
in focus.  
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3
Press the shutter release button  
fully.  
The picture is taken.  
Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.27  
Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode)  
This mode lets you capture your subject in natural colors using the  
optimal settings.  
1
2
Set the mode dial to =.  
9
Press the shutter release button  
halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is  
in focus.  
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3
Press the shutter release button  
fully.  
The picture is taken.  
Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.27  
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1
2, 3  
Taking Movies (Movie Mode)  
This mode lets you take movies. Sound can be recorded at the same  
time.  
4
1
Set the mode dial to C.  
The following information appears on the  
LCD monitor.  
1
2
3 4  
1
Flash Off icon  
2 Movie mode icon  
3 Card/Built-in memory  
4 Recordable time  
00:01:23  
2
3
Press the shutter release button.  
Recording starts. The flash status lamp  
flashes during recording.  
You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/xbutton.  
x : enlarges the subject.  
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w: enlarges the area captured by the camera.  
Press the shutter release button.  
Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off.  
• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.  
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode.  
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie mode.  
• The focus is fixed while recording in Movie mode.  
• You cannot use the optical zoom while recording in Movie mode. You  
should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the  
digital zoom function.  
Playing Back Movies 1p.88  
Enabling the Digital Zoom Function 1p.51  
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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed  
Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for  
more than one second. Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the  
button pressed. Recording stops when you take your finger off the  
shutter release button.  
Taking Movie Pictures Underwater (Marine Movie Mode)  
You can take movies underwater using the waterproof case (optional).  
Use Marine Movie mode to take movies underwater.  
1
2
Set the mode dial to d.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears.  
4
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select U.  
Press the OK button.  
The Marine mode screen appears.  
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5
6
Press the i button.  
The camera switches to Marine Movie  
mode.  
00:01:23  
Press the shutter release button.  
Recording starts.  
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You can change the captured area, with the  
digital zoom, by pressing the Zoom/w/x  
button.  
x : enlarges the subject.  
w: enlarges the area captured by the camera.  
7
Press the shutter release button.  
Recording stops.  
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• Sound will not be recorded in Marine Movie mode.  
• The optical zoom is not available during shooting in Marine Movie  
mode. Only the digital zoom can be used during shooting.  
• The flash will not discharge in Marine Movie mode.  
• Self-timer mode, Continuous Shooting mode and Remote Control  
mode are not available in Marine Movie mode.  
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Marine Movie mode. The  
histogram cannot be displayed.  
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.60  
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- d R + C. H=  
Using the Zoom  
You can use the zoom to change the shooting area.  
4
1
Press the Zoom/w/xbutton in  
Capture mode.  
4
x(Tele) : enlarges the subject.  
w(Wide) : enlarges the area captured by  
the camera.  
The digital zoom function is turned on in  
initial settings. When the digital zoom  
function is enabled, you can combine the  
digital zoom with the optical zoom to give a  
maximum zoom magnification equivalent to  
eight times.  
Digital zoom range  
When digital zoom is enabled  
4
When you turn off the digital zoom in the  
“Rec. Mode” Menu, you can only take  
pictures at three times magnification with  
the optical zoom.  
Zoom bar  
When digital zoom is disabled  
Saving the Zoom Position 1p.78  
You cannot use the optical zoom in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode.  
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Disabling the Digital Zoom Function  
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
2
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Digital Zoom].  
Rec. Mode  
Frame Rate  
30fps  
Digital Zoom  
Instant Review  
0.5sec  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to select P(Off).  
Memory  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take pictures.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The digital zoom is disabled when you turn the LCD monitor off, even if  
the digital zoom function is set to On.  
4
• You should compose the picture on the LCD monitor when you use the  
digital zoom function.  
• The default setting for the digital zoom is O (On).  
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.78  
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- d R + C. H=  
Using the Self-Timer  
1
2
3
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to  
display gor r on the LCD monitor.  
4
Press the shutter release button halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.  
Press the shutter release button  
fully.  
4
gThe self-timer is engaged and the self-  
timer lamp lights for about seven  
seconds. The picture is taken  
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approximately three seconds after the  
self-timer lamp starts to blink.  
r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately  
two seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.  
Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self-timer  
lamp is blinking.  
• The second count appears if you turn the LCD monitor on.  
• To cancel the self-timer, press any button, such as the MENU button,  
while the second count is displayed.  
Taking Pictures of Yourself 1p.43  
Troubleshooting: “Subject is not in focus” 1p.129  
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- d R + . H=  
Continuous Shooting  
(Continuous Shooting Mode)  
4
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.  
1
Press the four-way controller (2)  
in Capture mode to display jon  
the LCD monitor.  
4
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2
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.  
Press the shutter release button fully.  
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is  
pressed.  
Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release  
button.  
• You can continue shooting until the built-in memory or the SD Memory  
Card is full.  
• The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality  
Level settings.  
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.  
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode, Marine Movie  
mode, Panorama Assist or Two-in One.  
• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.  
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Remote control unit E  
(Remote control unit F has  
no zoom button.)  
- d R + C. H=  
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)  
You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take  
pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional).  
The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the  
remote control unit toward the camera lens.  
4
1
Press the four-way controller (2)  
in Capture mode to displayhon  
the LCD monitor.  
4
Depending on the previous setting, hor i  
appears.  
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the  
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camera is ready to take the picture.  
2
3
Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom (for remote  
control unit E).  
The zoom position changes each time the zoom button is pressed in  
the following sequence: tele middle wide  
Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.  
hThe picture is taken immediately.  
iThe self-timer lamp blinks rapidly and the picture is taken after  
approximately three seconds.  
• Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self-timer  
lamp is blinking.  
• When the Focus mode is set to Super Macro mode, the zoom  
magnification does not change.  
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.  
• Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than four meters away  
from the front of the camera.  
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A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately  
30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the  
battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)  
1
5, 6  
4
2, 3  
4
+
Taking Pictures with Color Filters  
(Digital Filter Mode)  
You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red,  
blue and green.  
1
2
Set the mode dial to +.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The screen for choosing a digital effect  
mode appears.  
Filter  
B&W  
3
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose a color filter.  
OK  
OK  
You can choose from eight color filters: black-  
and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-  
white + red, black-and-white + green, and black-and-white + blue. You  
can check the filter effect on the LCD monitor when you choose a color.  
4
5
Press the OK button.  
Press the shutter release button halfway.  
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.  
6
Press the shutter release button fully.  
The picture is taken.  
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4
2, 3  
+
Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode)  
You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to  
form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the left half of the  
picture and the second image in the right half.  
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to +.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select ==(Two-in-One).  
Press the OK button.  
The screen for taking the first image  
appears.  
Two-in-One  
Shoot area by  
halves join  
&
OK  
OK  
5
6
Take the first image.  
Make sure that the subject is positioned in  
the left half of the screen and press the  
shutter release button.  
When you have taken the first image, it  
appears semi-transparent in the left half of  
the picture.  
4
Shoot  
1st half  
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Take the second image.  
Make sure that the subject is positioned in  
the right half of the screen and press the  
shutter release button.  
When you have taken the second image,  
the two images are combined to form one  
picture and the screen returns to Step 5.  
4
Shoot  
2nd half  
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To cancel Two-in-One mode, change to  
another mode.  
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4, 8  
2, 3, 5  
+
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)  
You can take a number of images and join them together to form a  
panorama picture. The software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM  
(S-SW26) provided with the camera and a computer are necessary for  
joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap  
the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together into a  
panorama picture.  
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to +.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.  
3
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to select F(Panorama Assist).  
Panorama Assist  
OK  
OK  
4
5
Press the OK button.  
Use the four-way controller to  
choose the direction in which the  
images will be joined.  
Set shift  
direction  
4 Joins the images at the left.  
5 Joins the images at the right.  
2 Joins the images at the top.  
3 Joins the images at the bottom.  
The example shows the images when 5 is selected.  
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7
Take the first image.  
11  
Press the shutter release button to take the  
first image. The right edge of the image  
appears in semi-transparent form on the left  
of the LCD monitor.  
OK  
Move the camera to the right and  
take the second image.  
10  
Move the camera until the semi-transparent  
image and the actual view overlap and  
press the shutter release button. Repeat  
Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and  
subsequent images.  
OK  
4
8
Press the OK button.  
The screen returns to Step 5.  
To cancel Panorama Assist mode, change to another mode.  
• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software  
supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD Photostitcher).  
Refer to “Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for  
instructions on creating panorama pictures.  
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist.  
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Setting the Shooting Functions  
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  
QPlayback button.  
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the  
QPlayback button or press the shutter release button halfway.  
4
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  
Program mode  
The basic picture-taking mode.  
p.42  
p.43  
R
You can select the Picture mode according to  
the shooting scene.There are ten Picture  
modes to choose from.  
Picture mode  
d
Lets the camera set the functions  
automatically.  
Auto Select mode  
p.40  
-
Portrait mode  
Lets you take portrait-type pictures.  
Lets you take landscape views.  
p.46  
p.46  
=
H
.
C
Landscape mode  
Night-Scene mode Lets you take dark scenes such as night views. p.45  
Movie mode  
Lets you take movies.  
p.47  
Lets you take pictures with a variety of special  
effects.  
p.55 -  
58  
Digital Effect mode  
+
1
Turn the mode dial and match the  
indicator with one of the following:  
Rd-=.HC+.  
Indicator  
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Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode  
The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button.  
Display On  
1 2 3  
4
5
6
7
Shooting information is displayed when the  
11  
power is turned on.  
1 Flash mode  
2 Drive mode  
3 Focus mode  
4 Capture mode  
5 Focus frame  
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6 Card/Built-in memory  
7 Remaining number of recordable images  
8 Date and time  
9
8
9
Battery level indicator  
1
2 3  
Histogram Display  
4
The brightness distribution of the image is  
displayed. The horizontal axis of the histogram  
shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and  
brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis  
shows the number of pixels.  
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2304  
AWB  
AUTO  
1 White balance  
3 Quality level  
5 Histogram  
2 Recorded pixels  
4 Sensitivity  
6
5
4
6 AE metering  
Grid Display  
A grid appears to help you compose your  
pictures.  
Display Off  
No shooting information is displayed.  
• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.  
• If any of the modes are changed, such as the  
flash mode, the mode you have changed  
appears for a few seconds.  
LCD Monitor Off  
LCD Monitor Off  
Display On  
The LCD monitor turns off.  
The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in C, +  
or X mode.  
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Selecting the Focus Mode  
Focus mode  
The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area  
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.  
Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more  
than 40 cm (16 in.).  
4
(No  
icon)  
Autofocus mode  
Macro mode  
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is  
approx. 18 cm - 50 cm (7 in. - 20 in.). The camera  
focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the  
shutter release button is pressed halfway.  
q
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is  
approx. 6 cm - 20 cm (2.4 in. - 8 in.). The camera  
focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the  
shutter release button is pressed halfway.  
Super Macro mode  
r
Infinity-Landscape  
mode  
This mode is used for taking distant objects.  
s
Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.  
z
1
Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.  
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon  
appears on the LCD monitor.  
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode.  
• The default setting is Autofocus mode.  
• The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can  
be used in Super Macro mode.  
If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus  
mode is set to Macro or Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture  
will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the  
image on the LCD monitor.  
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Manual Focus  
When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the  
picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus  
adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator  
on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the  
focus with the four-way controller (23).  
4
3m  
1
For distant focus  
0.3  
.18  
For closer focus  
04/25//2004  
10:25  
4
Indicator  
After the focus is set, press any button except the four-way controller  
(23) or take your finger off the four-way controller (23). The screen  
returns to the normal display about two seconds later.  
When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus  
quickly.  
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Selecting the Flash Mode  
Flash Modes  
(No  
icon)  
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light  
conditions.  
4
Auto  
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.  
Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc.  
where flash photography is prohibited.  
Flash Off  
Flash On  
a
b
c
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.  
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by  
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.  
The flash discharges automatically.  
Auto +  
Red-eye reduction  
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by  
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.  
The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.  
Flash On +  
Red-eye reduction  
d
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to Cor X, the Drive  
mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to H.  
• The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second time to  
take the picture. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between  
the pre-flash and the main flash is longer.)  
1
Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.  
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon  
appears on the LCD monitor.  
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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d R + . H=  
Selecting the Recorded Pixels  
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920],  
[2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].  
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size.  
The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.65).  
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Recorded Pixels  
2560×1920  
2304×1728  
2048×1536  
1600×1200  
1024×768  
640×480  
High quality: for large prints or editing images  
For postcard size prints  
For use on the Internet/e-mail  
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Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
2
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Recorded Pixels].  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the size.  
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
AWB  
Multi  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Movie mode or  
Marine Movie mode.  
• Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.  
• The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
d R + . H=  
Selecting the Quality Level  
You can choose the image compression rate.  
The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The  
data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting  
(1p.64).  
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Quality Levels  
C
Best  
Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.  
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image  
on a computer screen.  
D
Better  
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails  
or creating websites.  
E
Good  
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Quality Level].  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the quality level.  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
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Image Quality  
Superior  
Recorded pixels:  
2560x1920 (5M)  
MENU  
Quality level:  
3, 4  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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2
-
Selecting the Image Quality  
You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The  
combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below.  
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Image Quality  
Setting  
Superior  
Super  
Recorded Pixels  
2560×1920  
2560×1920  
2048×1536  
Quality Volume*  
Use  
C
D
5M  
5M  
3M  
For lage prints or editing  
images  
Normal  
D
For postcard size prints  
Economy  
640×480  
D
0.3M  
For use on the Internet/e-mail  
* The letter M on screen indicates megabytes (MB). 1 MB is 1 million pixels.  
1
2
Set the mode dial to -.  
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
3
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Image Quality].  
Rec. Mode  
Image Quality  
Superior  
Recorded pixels:  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the setting.  
2560x1920 (5M)  
Quality level:  
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The Image Quality function is only available in - (Auto Select) mode. In  
other modes, set the recorded pixels and quality level separately.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3, 4  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
R + C.  
Adjusting the White Balance  
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance  
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.  
4
White Balance  
Auto  
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.  
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.  
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.  
F
G
Daylight  
Shade  
H
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other  
tungsten light.  
Tungsten Light  
I
J
K
Fluorescent  
Light  
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.  
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white  
balance manually.  
Manual  
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23) to select  
[White Balance].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
White Balance  
The White Balance screen appears.  
AWB  
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to change the setting.  
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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Manual Setting  
Have a blank sheet of white paper ready.  
1
2
Select [K] (manual) on the [White Balance] screen.  
Point the camera at the blank  
White Balance  
sheet of paper so that it fills the  
AWB  
frame of the LCD monitor.  
3
Press the OK button.  
The white balance is automatically  
MENU  
OK  
Adjust  
Exit  
adjusted. [Adjusting] appears on the LCD  
monitor during adjustment.  
[Complete] appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished  
and the display returns to the menu screen.  
4
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in d, H  
and =modes.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
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Changing the Focusing Area  
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).  
4
Focusing Area  
Multi  
Spot  
Normal range  
The autofocus range becomes smaller.  
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Focusing Area].  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the setting.  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
When the shutter release button is pressed while [Multi] is selected for  
the focusing area, the focus frame lights at the focus position.  
The autofocus area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the  
focusing area on the LCD monitor when using the autofocus area to  
focus on your subject.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
d R + C. H=  
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine  
the Exposure (AE Metering)  
4
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the  
brightness and determine the exposure.  
AE Metering Modes  
Multi-segment  
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.  
L
M
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the  
screen.  
Center-weighted  
The exposure is determined by the small area in the  
center of the screen only.  
Spot  
N
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [AE Metering].  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the AE Metering mode.  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
d R + . H=  
Setting the Sensitivity  
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.  
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Sensitivity  
Auto  
50  
The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.  
• The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The  
shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.  
• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light  
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by  
noise.  
100  
200  
400  
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Sensitivity].  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the sensitivity.  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
C
Setting the Frame Rate  
You can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate.  
4
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Frame Rate].  
Frame Rate  
Digital Zoom  
Instant Review  
Memory  
30fps  
0.5sec  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the frame rate.  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
The Frame Rate setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
d R + . H=  
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)  
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec.,  
3 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display).  
4
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Instant Review].  
Frame Rate  
Digital Zoom  
Instant Review  
Memory  
30fps  
0.5sec  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the display time.  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
R + .  
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)  
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft  
outlines.  
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Sharpness].  
30fps  
Frame Rate  
Digital Zoom  
Instant Review  
Memory  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
0.5sec  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the setting from  
x [Normal] to z [Hard (+)] or  
y [Soft (–)].  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
• Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in d, H  
and =modes.  
• The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
R + .  
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)  
You can set the color saturation.  
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Saturation].  
30fps  
Frame Rate  
Digital Zoom  
Instant Review  
Memory  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
0.5sec  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the setting from  
x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or  
y [Low (–)].  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
• Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in d, Hand  
=modes.  
• The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
R + .  
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)  
You can set the image contrast.  
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Contrast].  
Contrast  
EV Compensation  
0.0  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the setting from  
x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or  
y [Low (–)].  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
• Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in d, Hand  
=modes.  
• The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)  
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.  
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or  
underexposed.  
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [EV Compensation].  
Contrast  
EV Compensation  
0.0  
OK  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the EV setting.  
To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To  
darken, set a negative (–) value.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in  
1/3 EV steps.  
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller (45) in the  
Fn Setting default settings in Capture mode. (1p.122) The EV setting  
can be changed with the four-way controller (45) when you press the  
0 button.  
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Saving the Settings  
Saving the Menu Items (Memory)  
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the  
camera is turned off. If you select  
O
(On), the settings will be saved in the  
status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select  
P
(Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.  
Default  
Setting  
Item  
Description  
Flash  
The flash mode setting on the bbutton is saved.  
O
The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]  
menu is saved.  
White Balance  
EV Compensation  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
Sensitivity  
P
P
P
P
P
O
P
4
The [EV Compensation] setting on the  
[
A
Rec. Mode] menu is saved.  
The [Focusing Area] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]  
menu is saved.  
The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]  
menu is saved.  
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu  
is saved.  
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]  
menu is saved.  
Digital Zoom  
Focus Mode  
The optical focus mode setting on the )button is  
saved.  
Zoom Position  
MF  
The optical zoom position on the Zoom button is saved.  
The manual focus position is saved.  
P
P
P
DISPLAY  
The LCD monitor display mode is saved.  
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card is  
inserted, file numbers are assigned sequentially.  
File #  
O
• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings  
selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.  
• The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved  
even if [Zoom Position] is set to O (On) in [Memory].  
• Setting [MF] to O (On) sets [Zoom Position] to O (On) at the same time.  
([Zoom Position] can also be set to O (On) independently of [MF].)  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
2, 3, 4, 5  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.  
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Rec. Mode  
to select [Memory].  
Frame Rate  
Digital Zoom  
Instant Review  
Memory  
30fps  
4
0.5sec  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The [Memory] menu appears.  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose an item.  
Memory  
Flash  
White Balance  
EV Compensation  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
Sensitivity  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to select O (On) or P (Off).  
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take the picture.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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Recording and Playback  
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)  
You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor  
according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the  
built-in memory.  
4
1
2, 3  
Speaker  
Microphone  
5
1
Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch.  
The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor.  
1 Remaining recordable time  
2 Recording time  
1
01:30:22  
2
3
4
Press the shutter release button.  
Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and  
flash status lamp blink during recording.  
00:01:22  
Press the shutter release button.  
Recording stops. The remaining recordable  
time appears.  
SHUTTER  
Start  
2
To exit Voice Recording mode, turn the camera off.  
• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.  
• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim the camera  
to obtain the best sound.  
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Playing Back Sound  
You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.  
1, 5  
2, 3, 4  
1
2
Press the QPlayback button.  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the recording to play  
back.  
100-0012  
00:01:41  
00:03:25  
5
3
Press the four-way controller (2).  
Playback starts.  
04/25/2004  
10:25  
File recording time  
• The following operations can be  
performed during playback.  
Four-way controller (2)  
Pauses playback  
Zoom/f/ybutton (x)  
Increases the volume  
Zoom/f/ybutton (w) Reduces the volume  
4
5
Press the four-way controller (3).  
Playback stops.  
Press the QPlayback button.  
The camera returns to the Voice Recording mode.  
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Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images  
You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image.  
1
2, 3  
Recording a Voice Memo  
1
Enter the Playback mode and use  
the four-way controller (45) to  
choose the image to which you  
want to add a voice memo.  
100-0004  
5
04/25//2004  
10:25  
Oappears on the four-way controller  
operation guide on the LCD monitor if there  
is no voice memo attached to the displayed  
image.  
Four-way controller  
operation guide  
2
3
Press the OK button.  
Recording of the voice memo starts. You can record for up to 30  
seconds.  
Press the OK button.  
Recording of the voice memo stops.  
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Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
Setting the Voice Memo Recording Function  
You can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back  
still images to prevent any voice memo from being recorded.  
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23) to select  
5
[
Record Voice Memo].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].  
On : Voice memos can be recorded while playing back still images.  
(Default setting)  
Off : Voice memos cannot be recorded while playing back still images.  
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
When voice memo recording is set to off, Ois not displayed while  
playing back still images.  
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Playing Back a Voice Memo  
1
Enter the Playback mode and use  
the four-way controller (45) to  
choose the image with the voice  
memo that you want to play back.  
100-0004  
04/25//2004  
10:25  
If U appears, a voice memo has been  
recorded for the displayed image.  
5
2
3
Press the four-way controller (2).  
The voice memo is played back.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
Playback of the voice memo stops.  
Deleting a Voice Memo 1p.93  
.
A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has a voice  
memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one. (1p.93)  
A voice memo cannot be added to protected (Z) images.  
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Playback/Deleting/Editing  
Playing Back Images  
QPlayback button  
2
1
3
Playing Back Still Pictures  
Press the QPlayback button.  
Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.28) for instructions.  
Zoom Display  
You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation  
appears on the LCD monitor during magnification.  
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1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way  
controller (45) to choose the image to magnify.  
Press x/yon the Zoom/f/y  
button.  
x 1 . 8  
The image is magnified (1× to 12×). Holding  
down the button changes the magnification  
continuously.  
The following operations can be performed  
while the magnified image is displayed.  
Four-way controller (2345) Moves the position to be magnified  
Zoom/f/ybutton (x)  
Zoom/f/ybutton (w)  
Makes the image bigger  
Makes the image smaller  
3
Press the MENU button.  
Zoom playback ends.  
• Movies cannot be magnified.  
• Pressing the QPlayback button does not change the mode to the  
Capture mode when the camera is turned on in Playback Only mode.  
Turn the camera off, then turn it on again.  
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Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
4
1
Setting the Quick Zoom Function  
You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing  
the Zoom/f/ybutton once during zoom playback.  
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23) to select  
[
Quick Zoom].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].  
On : Pressing x/yon the Zoom/f/ybutton once displays the  
image at maximum magnification.  
6
Off : Pressing x/yon the Zoom/f/ybutton once magnifies the  
image in steps.  
4
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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1, 2, 3  
Playing Back Movies  
You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD  
monitor during playback. You can play back the recording you made in  
Voice Recording mode at the same time.  
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way  
controller (45) to choose the movie to play back.  
Playback time  
Press the four-way controller (2).  
Playback starts.  
100-0021  
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00:02:25  
00:05:30  
• The following operations can be  
performed during playback.  
Four-way controller (4) Reverse playback  
Four-way controller (5) Forward playback  
Four-way controller (2) Pause  
04/25//2004  
10:25  
Recording time  
Zoom button w/x  
Adjusts the volume  
• The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.  
Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse  
Four-way controller (5) Frame forward  
Four-way controller (2) Releases the Pause function  
3
4
Press the four-way controller (3).  
Playback stops and the screen returns to the start playback screen.  
Press the QPlayback button.  
The camera returns to Capture mode.  
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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode  
Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback  
mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode.  
Display On  
Shooting information is displayed.  
12  
3
4
1 Protect icon  
2 Voice Memo icon  
100-0004  
3 Folder name and file name  
4 Card/Built-in memory icon  
5 Four-way controller operation guide  
6 Shooting date and time  
7 Battery level indicator  
04/25//2004  
10:25  
7
6
5
Histogram Display  
1
2 3 4  
The brightness distribution of the image is  
displayed. The horizontal axis of the  
histogram shows the brightness (darkest at  
the left end and brightest at the right end)  
and the vertical axis shows the number of  
pixels.  
100-0004  
2304  
6
AWB  
AUTO  
1/30  
F2.6  
04/25/2004  
10:25  
1 Sensitivity  
3 Quality  
2 Recorded pixels  
4 White balance  
6 Shutter speed  
8 AE metering  
8 7 6  
5
5 Histogram  
7 Aperture  
Display Off  
No shooting information is displayed.  
Display On  
Saving the Display Mode 1p.78  
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Nine Image Display  
You can display nine images at the same time.  
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way  
controller (45) to choose an image.  
Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y  
100-0017  
button.  
1
Nine images appear.  
Use the four-way controller (2345) to  
choose an image. When ten or more  
images have been recorded, the previous  
nine images appear when you press the  
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2
Selected image  
four-way controller (4) while image 1 is  
selected. Similarly, the next nine images  
appear when you press the four-way controller (5) while image 2 is  
selected.  
3
Press w/f on the Zoom/f/ybutton.  
The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image.  
Pressing the MENU button, Qbutton, 0 button or OK button  
returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image.  
• Pressing the i button while selecting an image opens the Delete  
screen.  
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5
2
Slideshow  
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-  
in memory continuously.  
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way  
controller (45) to choose the image with which to start  
the slideshow.  
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
Playback  
Protect  
DPOF  
6
Slideshow  
3sec  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Slideshow].  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to change the playback interval.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec.  
5
Press the OK button.  
[Start] appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set  
interval.  
Press any button, such as the OK button or MENU button, to stop the  
slideshow. [Stop] appears on the LCD monitor.  
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.  
• Movies and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the  
end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set  
playback interval.  
• Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back.  
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Deleting  
2
1, 3  
4
Deleting Individual Images or Sounds  
You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time.  
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.  
• You cannot display the Delete screen from protected images. (1p.95)  
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way  
controller (45) to choose the image or sound to  
delete.  
6
2
3
4
Press the i button.  
The Delete screen appears.  
Use the four-way controller (2) to  
select [Delete].  
Delete  
Cancel  
All  
Press the OK button.  
The image and sound are deleted.  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
• You can also delete images from Instant Review (1p.73). However,  
you cannot delete images if the display time is set to 0.5 seconds.  
• You can also delete images from the nine image display (1p.90).  
However, you cannot delete protected images. (1p.95)  
• If [Quick Delete] is set to [On] in the [QPlayback] menu, Step 3 can  
be omitted.  
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Deleting a Voice Memo only  
If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without  
deleting the image.  
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way  
controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo  
to delete.  
2
3
4
Press the i button.  
The Delete screen appears.  
Delete sound  
Delete  
Cancel  
Use the four-way controller (2) to  
select [Delete sound].  
All  
Press the OK button.  
The voice memo is deleted.  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the voice  
memo.  
Setting the Quick Delete Function  
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When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen appears  
with [Delete] already selected.  
1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
2
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Delete].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].  
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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2
3
Deleting All Images  
You can delete all the images and sounds at once.  
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.  
• Protected images and sounds cannot be deleted.  
1
2
3
Press the i button twice in Playback mode.  
The Delete All screen appears.  
Use the four-way controller (2) to select  
[All data deleted].  
6
Press the OK button.  
All the images and sounds are deleted.  
Delete all images &  
sounds on the memory  
card?  
Delete All  
Cancel  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
You can also delete images from Instant Review (1p.73).  
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Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 4, 5  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion  
(Protect)  
You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted.  
1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].  
Press the four-way controller (  
5).  
100-0004  
The Protect screen appears.  
6
Unprotect  
4
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the image or sound to  
protect.  
MENU  
DISP  
All  
Exit  
5
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Protect].  
100-0004  
Y appears on the image or sound. Select  
Protect  
[Unprotect] to cancel the Protect setting.  
MENU  
DISP  
All  
Exit  
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Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 5  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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4
1
Protecting All Images and Sounds  
You can protect all the images and sounds.  
1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
100-0004  
The Protect screen appears.  
Unprotect  
6
MENU  
DISP  
All  
Exit  
4
5
6
Press the DISPLAY button.  
The Protect All screen appears.  
Protect all images  
sounds  
Use the four-way controller (2) to  
select [Protect].  
&
Protect  
Unprotect  
Press the OK button.  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
Select [Unprotect] in Step 5 to cancel the Protect setting on all the  
images and sounds.  
Even protected images and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD  
Memory Card or the built-in memory.  
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Viewing Images on a TV  
PC/AV terminal  
By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a  
TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the  
TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.  
1
2
Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to  
the PC/AV terminal.  
6
Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image  
input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.  
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the  
L (white) terminal.  
3
Turn the TV and camera on.  
Changing the Video Output Format 1p.119  
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter  
D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the  
TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.  
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Remote control receiver  
1
2
Remote control unit E  
(Remote control unit F has  
no zoom button.)  
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View  
the Previous or the Next Image  
You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previous  
image while watching the images on a TV.  
1
2
Press the shutter release button on the remote control  
unit.  
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The image following the current image is played.  
Press the remote zoom button on the remote control  
unit.  
The image preceding the current image is played.  
• Using the remote control unit to view the next or previous image is only  
enabled when the AV cable is connected.  
• You can only use the remote control unit to view the next or previous  
image when playing back still images in the 1 image screen (normal).  
You cannot use the remote control unit to start or stop movies, still  
images with sound or sound only files, so use the buttons on the  
camera. Also, the remote control unit cannot be used at all while  
movies, still images with sound or sound only files are being played  
back or are paused.  
• You need the remote control unit E (optional) to view the next or  
previous image.  
• You can only view the next image with the remote control unit F  
(optional).  
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)  
You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory  
using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a  
printing service.  
Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 4, 5, 6  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
Printing Single Images  
Set the following items for each image.  
Copies: Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99.  
Date: Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.  
To set the items for images stored in the built-in memory, check that  
there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera.  
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1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The DPOF screen appears.  
4
Use the four-way controller (45)  
100-0001  
to choose an image to print, then  
press the four-way controller (3).  
The frame moves to [Copies].  
Copies  
Date  
00  
MENU  
DISP  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
All  
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Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the number of copies,  
then press the four-way controller  
(3).  
100-0001  
01  
Copies  
Date  
The frame moves to [Date].  
MENU  
DISP  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
All  
6
7
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose whether to insert the date or not.  
O(On) : The date will be imprinted.  
P(Off) : The date will not be imprinted.  
Press the OK button.  
Prints can be made according to the settings.  
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous  
number of copies and date setting will be displayed.  
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to 0 and press the  
OK button.  
• To print images stored in the built-in memory according to DPOF  
settings at a photo processing lab., follow the procedure in “Copying  
Files” (p.110 - 111) and copy the files from the built-in memory to the  
SD Memory Card first.  
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• You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files.  
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo  
processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if  
the DPOF setting was made.  
• Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected  
directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer if the number of copies  
exceeds 500.  
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Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 5, 6, 7  
8
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
Printing All Images  
1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The DPOF screen appears.  
4
5
Press the DISPLAY button.  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the number of copies.  
DPOF setting for all  
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images  
You can print up to 99 copies.  
Copies  
Date  
00  
6
7
Press the four-way controller (3).  
The frame moves to [Date].  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose whether to insert the date or not.  
O(On) : The date will be imprinted.  
P(Off) : The date will not be imprinted.  
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Press the OK button.  
Prints can be made according to the settings.  
• The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the  
images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.  
• Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected  
directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer if the number of copies  
exceeds 500.  
• Settings for single images are cancelled when settings are made for  
all images.  
• DPOF settings are not possible for movies or sound only files.  
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Direct Printing Using PictBridge  
By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB  
cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from  
the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the  
number of copies on the camera after it has been connected to the printer.  
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) while  
the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may not work  
properly or the image data may be damaged if the batteries run out of  
power while the camera is connected to the printer.  
• The focus status lamp and flash status lamp blink slowly while data is  
being transferred from the camera to the printer.  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.  
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the  
camera (such as image quality and DPOF settings) may be valid.  
• Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is connected directly  
to a PictBridge-compatible printer if the number of copies exceeds 500.  
The camera will turn off automatically when you remove the USB cable.  
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Connecting the Camera to the Printer  
1
Select [PictBridge] for [USB Connection] on the  
[BSet-up] menu.  
1“Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.120)  
2
Connect the camera to the printer  
using the USB cable supplied with  
Print All  
Print One  
Print w/ DPOF settings  
the camera.  
The PictBridge menu appears.  
OK  
OK  
Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected for  
the USB connection mode.  
If you connect the camera to a PC while “PictBridge” is set, refer to the  
table on page 15 of PC Connection Manual.  
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Printing Single Images  
1
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Print One].  
Print All  
Print One  
Print w/ DPOF settings  
2
Press the OK button.  
The Print One screen appears.  
OK  
OK  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the image to print.  
100-0001  
Print this images  
Copies  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose the number of copies.  
You can print up to 99 copies.  
Date  
01  
DISP  
MENU  
Date  
Exit  
OK  
Print  
5
6
Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert  
the date or not.  
O(On) : The date will be imprinted.  
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P(Off) : The date will not be imprinted.  
Press the OK button.  
Prints will be made according to the settings.  
To cancel printing during operation, press the MENU button.  
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Printing All Images  
1
2
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All].  
Press the OK button.  
The Print All screen appears.  
Print All  
3
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose the number of copies.  
The number of copies you choose applies to  
all the images.  
Copies  
Total  
01  
20  
Date  
DISP  
Date  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
Print  
4
5
Use the DISPLAY button to choose whether to insert  
the date or not.  
O(On) : The date will be imprinted.  
P(Off) : The date will not be imprinted.  
Press the OK button.  
All the images will be printed according to the settings.  
To cancel printing during operation, press the MENU button.  
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Printing Using the DPOF Settings  
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select  
[Print w/ DPOF settings].  
2
3
Press the OK button.  
The Print w/ DPOF Settings screen  
appears.  
Use the four-way controller (45) to check  
the image and the print settings.  
100-0001  
Date  
Print w/ DPOF settings  
Copies  
Total  
05  
10  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
Print  
Press the OK button.  
The selected image will be printed  
according to the DPOF settings.  
To cancel printing during operation, press the MENU button.  
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Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer  
Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing.  
1
2
3
Turn the camera off.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.  
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Editing Images  
Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 4, 6,  
7, 8, 10  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
5, 9, 11  
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Changing the Image Size and Quality  
By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the  
file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking  
pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by  
making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make  
more space available in the memory.  
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1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Resize].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
100-0001  
The Resize screen appears.  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
4
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image  
to resize.  
Press the OK button.  
The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears.  
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6 Use the four-way controller (45)  
100-0001  
to change the recorded pixels.  
Select resolution and  
quality.  
7 Press the four-way controller (3).  
The frame moves to [Quality Level].  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
1600  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
8 Use the four-way controller (45)  
OK  
to change the quality.  
9 Press the OK button.  
10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]  
or [Save as].  
11 Press the OK button.  
The resized image is saved.  
• Movies cannot be resized.  
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.  
• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.  
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Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 4, 5, 7  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
6, 8  
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Editing Pictures with Digital Filters  
The digital filters consist of eight color filters (black-and-white, sepia, red,  
green, blue, black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, black-and-  
white + blue), a soft filter, five illustration filters and two special effect  
filters. The Digital Filter mode enables you to edit pictures using these  
filters. When the special effect has been created, the image appears on  
the LCD monitor and is saved.  
Images that have been edited with the digital filter are saved as “Better  
(D)” regardless of the quality of the original image.  
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1
2
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [QPlayback] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (23)  
Playback  
to select [Digital Filter].  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
Resize  
3sec  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
3
4
Press the four-way controller (5).  
An image that can be edited with the digital  
filters appears.  
100-0003  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the image to edit.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose a digital filter.  
100-0003  
1
The filter effect is created and the image  
appears on the LCD monitor. The example  
shows an image with illustration filter 1  
effect.  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
OK  
6
7
Press the OK button.  
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]  
or [Save as].  
8
Press the OK button.  
The image is saved with the digital filter effect.  
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Copying Files  
Playback  
MENU  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
Digital Filter  
2, 3, 4, 5, 6  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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1
You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD  
Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a  
card has been inserted in the camera.  
When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card,  
all the files are copied at once. When files are copied from the SD  
Memory Card to the built-in memory, the files are copied one at a time.  
Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD  
Memory Card.  
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1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.  
The [Q Playback] menu appears.  
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Copy image/  
sound].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
Playback  
The Copy Image/Sound screen appears.  
Choose the copying method you want to  
Protect  
DPOF  
Slideshow  
3sec  
Resize  
Copy image/sound  
use.  
Digital Filter  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
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To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card  
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [ 5 ] and press the  
OK button.  
Copy image/sound  
All the files are copied to the SD Memory  
Card.  
Cancel  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory  
4
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ 5  
and press the OK button.  
]
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to select the file to copy.  
100-0001  
sound  
Copy this image  
&
Press the OK button.  
The selected file is copied to the built-in  
memory.  
MENU  
OK  
Exit  
OK  
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• If the image has a voice memo attached, the voice memo will be  
copied at the same time as the image.  
When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory,  
it is assigned a new file name.  
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Settings  
Camera Settings  
How to call the [BSet-up] menu  
Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Four-way controller  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK button  
MENU button  
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in  
Memory  
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are  
using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no card  
inserted.  
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted  
as this may damage the card and render it unusable.  
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera  
cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.  
• Formatting will delete protected data too.  
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1
2
Select [Format] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
Format  
The Format screen appears.  
All data deleted  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Format].  
Format  
Cancel  
Press the OK button.  
Formatting starts. When formatting is  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.  
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Set-up  
Format  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Changing the Sound Settings  
You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation  
sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation  
sound. You can also change the type of sound.  
1
Select [Sound] on the [BSet-up]  
menu.  
Sound  
Volume  
Start-up Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Operation Sound  
1
1
1
Choosing [00] turns the volume off.  
Any other setting adjusts the volume  
accordingly.  
2
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The Operation Sound screen appears.  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Changing the Volume  
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3
4
5
Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Volume].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume.  
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
Changing the Type of Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound and Key  
Operation Sound  
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off].  
Change the [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way.  
4
5
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Four-way controller  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK button  
MENU button  
Changing the Date and Time  
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the  
style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy],  
[dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].  
1
2
Select [Date Adjust] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The Date Adjust screen appears.  
Refer to “Initial Settings” (p.23) for the setting procedure.  
Setting the World Time  
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The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.23) serve as the Home  
Time setting.  
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World  
Time). This is useful when taking pictures abroad.  
1
2
Select [World Time] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
World Time  
The World Time screen appears.  
NYC  
City  
DST  
18:52  
NYC  
City  
DST  
18:52  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
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Format  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to select Oor P.  
O: The time in the city selected in World Time is displayed.  
P : The time in the city selected in Home Time is displayed.  
Press the four-way controller (3).  
If New York is selected as the World Time city, the location of New  
York is marked on the world map and Xindicates the current time in  
New York (NYC).  
5
6
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the X  
(World Time) city and press the four-way controller (3).  
Use the four-way controller (45) to turn [DST] O(On)  
or P(Off) and press the four-way controller (3).  
The frame moves to W(Home Time) city.  
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The default setting of the W(Home Time) city is [NYC (New York)].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the W(Home Time) city  
and choose the DST setting.  
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Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images with the time in the  
selected city.  
Refer to page 124 for the list of cities and code names.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Four-way controller  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK button  
MENU button  
Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color  
and Screen Effects  
1
Select [Screen Setting] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
2
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The Screen Setting screen appears.  
Screen Setting  
Start-up Screen  
Background color  
Screen effect  
1
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Changing the Start-up Screen  
You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome  
screen when the camera is turned on.  
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3
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up  
Screen].  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
Start-up Screen  
The Change Start-up screen appears.  
Start-up Screen  
Use the four-way controller (45)  
Optio  
to select O(On) or P(Off).  
O(On) : Displays the start-up screen  
DISP  
MENU  
Image  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
೰  
P(Off) : Hides the start-up screen  
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7
Press the DISPLAY button.  
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image  
for the start-up screen.  
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Format  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
8
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the  
original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is  
formatted.  
Changing the Background Color  
You can choose the background design and color of the LCD monitor.  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Background Color].  
Screen Setting  
Start-up Screen  
Background color  
Screen effect  
1
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the background color.  
The background color of the menu changes.  
7
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
5
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
Using Screen Effects  
You can display various animated effects when switching display  
screens on the LCD monitor.  
3
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select  
O
(On) or  
P
(Off).  
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Four-way controller  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK button  
MENU button  
Changing the Display Language  
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.  
are displayed.  
You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,  
Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.  
1
2
Select [Language/  
] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the  
language.  
3
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
1
2
Select [Brightness Level] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
Brightness Level  
The Brightness Level screen appears.  
3
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to adjust the brightness.  
The monitor gets darker as the bar slider  
moves to the left and brighter as it moves to  
the right.  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
4
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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Format  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Changing the Video Output Format  
You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing  
back images on a TV.  
1
2
Select [Video Out] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [NTSC] or  
[PAL].  
Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV.  
3
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Four-way controller  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK button  
MENU button  
Changing the USB Connection Mode  
You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the  
USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.  
1
2
Select [USB Connection] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
USB Connection  
The USB connection mode selection screen  
appears.  
Personal Computer  
PictBridge  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to select [Personal Computer] or  
[PictBridge].  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
7
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to be connected to the computer or printer.  
Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected for  
the USB connection mode.  
Refer to “Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC” for  
instructions on connecting the camera to a printer or computer.  
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Set-up  
Format  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
Setting Auto Power Off  
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is  
performed for a fixed time.  
1
2
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [2 min],  
[3 min], [5 min] or [Off].  
3
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is  
connected.  
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Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)  
You can reset all the settings other than the date adjust, language/  
and world time.  
1
2
Select [Reset] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
The Reset screen appears.  
3
4
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].  
Press the OK button.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
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Rec. Mode  
MENU  
Recorded Pixels  
Quality Level  
White Balance  
Focusing Area  
AE Metering  
2560  
AWB  
Multi  
Four-way controller  
Sensitivity  
Auto  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
OK button  
MENU button  
Registering Functions  
You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed  
in the [ARec. Mode] menu and register them on the four-way controller.  
The functions can then be retrieved in Capture mode by pressing the  
0button to display the Function Mode screen, enabling you to  
change the setting using the four-way controller.  
Registering a Function  
1
2
Select [Fn Setting] on the [BSet-up] menu.  
Press the four-way controller (5).  
Fn Setting  
The Fn Setting screen appears.  
Recorded Pixels  
7
Quality Level  
EV Comp. (-)  
EV Comp. (+)  
3
Use the four-way controller (23)  
to choose a key on which to  
register a function.  
MENU  
OK  
OK  
Exit  
4
Use the four-way controller (45)  
to choose the function to register.  
The default settings are as follows: Recorded Pixels on  
2, Quality Level  
on , EV Compensation (–) on and EV Compensation (+) on  
3
4
5.  
Select [Off] if you do not want to register a function.  
5
Press the OK button twice.  
The camera is ready to take or play back images.  
Only one function can be registered on each key of the four-way controller.  
• You can choose from the following ten functions: Recorded Pixels,  
Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AE Metering, Sensitivity,  
Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast and EV Compensation (+) / (–).  
Select [Off] if you do not want to register a function.  
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Format  
Sound  
Date Adjust  
World Time  
On  
mm/dd/yy  
Off  
English  
Screen Setting  
MENU  
Exit  
OK  
OK  
• EV Compensation (+) and (–) must be registered as a pair, with (+) on  
2and (–) on 3, or (–) on 4and (+) on 5. It is not possible to register  
only EV Compensation (+) or (–), or to reverse the plus/minus  
functions.  
• Functions cannot be registered in -(Auto Select) mode.  
Retrieving a Function  
1
2
Align the mode dial with one of the  
following; d, R , +, ., H, =.  
Fn  
2304  
Press the 0button in Capture  
mode.  
+0.7  
The functions registered on the four-way  
controller (2345) appear.  
7
3
Use the four-way controller  
(2345) to choose the registered function and  
change the setting.  
Pressing the DISPLAY button when EV Compensation is registered on  
the four-way controller displays a histogram showing the EV setting.  
(1p.77)  
To adjust the white balance, select K(manual) and press the OK  
button when White Balance is registered. (1p.68)  
4
Press the 0button or the shutter release button.  
The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take pictures.  
• You cannot access functions by pressing the 0button in -(Auto  
Select) mode, O(Voice Recording) or C(Movie).  
• Pressing the 0button in -(Auto Select Mode) displays the Help  
screen. (1p.41)  
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Appendix  
List of City Codes  
Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time.  
Tokyo  
Johannesburg  
Istanbul  
Cairo  
TYO  
GUM  
SYD  
NOU  
WLG  
AKL  
PPG  
HNL  
ANC  
YVR  
SFO  
LAX  
YYC  
DEN  
MEX  
CHI  
JNB  
IST  
Guam  
Sydney  
CAI  
Noumea  
Wellington  
Auckland  
Pago Pago  
Honolulu  
Anchorage  
Vancouver  
San Francisco  
Los Angeles  
Calgary  
Jerusalem  
Moscow  
Jeddah  
JRS  
MOW  
JED  
THR  
DXB  
KHI  
Tehran  
Dubai  
Karachi  
Kabul  
KBL  
MLE  
DEL  
CMB  
KTM  
DAC  
RGN  
BKK  
KUL  
VTE  
SIN  
Male  
Delhi  
Colombo  
Kathmandu  
Dacca  
Denver  
Mexico City  
Chicago  
Miami  
Rangoon  
Bangkok  
Kuala Lumpur  
Vientiane  
Singapore  
Phnom Penh  
Ho Chi Minh  
Jakarta  
MIA  
Toronto  
YTO  
NYC  
SCL  
CCS  
YHZ  
BUE  
SAO  
RIO  
New York  
Santiago  
Caracas  
Halifax  
PNH  
SGN  
JKT  
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Buenos Aires  
Sao Paulo  
Rio de Janeiro  
Madrid  
Hong Kong  
Perth  
HKG  
PER  
BJS  
SHA  
MNL  
TPE  
SEL  
ADL  
Beijing  
MAD  
LON  
PAR  
MIL  
London  
Shanghai  
Manila  
Paris  
Milan  
Taipei  
Rome  
Seoul  
ROM  
BER  
Berlin  
Adelaide  
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Optional Accessories  
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.  
AC adapter D-AC5  
USB cable I-USB7 ()  
AV cable I-AVC7 ()  
Camera case O-CC16  
Strap O-ST20 ()/Strap O-ST24/Strap O-ST8  
Remote control unit E  
Remote control unit F  
Waterproof case O-WP4  
Products marked with an asterisk () are the same as those supplied  
with the camera.  
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Messages  
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during  
camera operation.  
Compression error  
Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change  
the quality/size and try again.  
No image & sound  
There are no image/sound files on the SD Memory Card or  
in the built-in memory.  
Memory card full.  
Built-in memory full.  
The SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full and no  
more images can be saved.  
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.  
(p.17, 92)  
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.106)  
Memory card error  
Card not formatted  
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem  
with the SD Memory Card. Try displaying on a PC.  
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or  
has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not  
compatible with this camera. (p.112)  
Card locked  
The SD Memory Card is write-protected. (p.18)  
Data being recorded  
The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in  
the built-in memory.  
The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed.  
The movie is being recorded.  
Camera cannot replay  
this image/sound  
You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format  
not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it  
back on another brand of camera or PC.  
Deleting  
The image is being deleted.  
Battery depleted.  
No image to save.  
The batteries are exhausted.Replace with new batteries. If  
using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries (p.14).  
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Formatting...  
The SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.  
Image folder could not The largest file number has been assigned to an image and  
be created.  
no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory  
Card or format the SD Memory Card or built-in memory.  
(p.112)  
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Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when  
using the PictBridge function.  
No paper in a printer  
No ink in a printer  
Printer error  
There is no paper in the printer.  
There is no ink in the printer.  
An error message has been sent from the printer.  
A data error message has been sent from the printer.  
The paper in the printer has jammed.  
Image data error  
Paper stuck  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Camera will not Batteries are not  
Check batteries are installed .If not, install  
batteries.  
turn on  
installed  
Batteries are installed  
incorrectly  
Check orientation of batteries.  
Reinsert batteries according to the +-  
symbols on the battery compartment.  
(p.14)  
Battery power is low  
Insert new or charged batteries or use the  
AC adapter.  
No image on  
the LCD  
LCD monitor is set to  
OFF  
Press DISPLAY button to turn LCD  
monitor on. (p.60)  
monitor  
Camera is connected to LCD monitor is off when camera is  
a PC by the USB cable connected to a PC.  
Camera is connected to LCD monitor is off when camera is  
a TV  
connected to a TV.  
Image is displayed but is Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see  
hard to see  
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.  
Shutter will not Flash is charging  
release  
When flash status lamp blinks red, flash is  
charging and no pictures can be taken.  
Lamp lights red when charging is  
completed.  
No available space on  
Insert SD Memory Card with available  
SD Memory Card or in space or delete unwanted images.  
built-in memory  
(p.17, 92)  
Recording  
Wait until recording is finished.  
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Picture is dark Subject is too far away in Picture becomes dark if subject is too far  
a dark environment,  
such as a night scene  
away. Take picture within range of flash.  
Background is dark  
When taking a picture of a person against  
a dark background, such as a night scene,  
the person may appear dark if the flash  
does not reach the background even with  
the correct exposure. Set to . mode to  
ensure both person and background are  
clear. (p.59)  
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Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using  
focus  
on  
autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue  
sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely  
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,  
scenery through window or net, etc. Lock  
focus on another object located at same  
distance (press shutter release button  
halfway), then aim at target and press  
shutter release button fully, or use Manual  
Focus mode.  
Subject is not in focusing Position subject in focus frame (focusing  
area  
area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the  
subject is outside the focusing area, aim  
the camera at the subject and lock the  
focus (press shutter release button  
halfway), then compose picture and press  
the shutter release button fully.  
Subject is too close  
Set focus mode on q(Macro) or  
r(Super Macro). (p.61)  
Focus mode is set on  
Normal pictures will be out of focus if  
q(Macro) or r(Super taken with focus mode set on q(Macro)  
Macro) or r(Super Macro).  
Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.63)  
discharge  
The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes.  
to Cor J in dmode,  
Continuous Shooting or  
Infinity-Landscape  
mode.  
Zoom will not  
work  
Focus mode is set on  
Super Macro  
Zoom does not function in Super Macro  
mode.  
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Main Specifications  
Type  
Effective Pixels  
Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens  
5.0 megapixels  
Sensor  
5.36 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a  
primary color filter  
Recorded Pixels  
Still Picture  
2560×1920 pixels, 2304×1728 pixels, 2048×1536 pixels,  
1600×1200 pixels, 1024×768 pixels, 640×480 pixels  
Movie  
320×240 pixels  
Sensitivity  
Auto, manual (50, 100, 200, 400: Standard Output Sensitivity)  
File Format  
Still Picture  
Movie  
JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, Print Image Matching III  
AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30 fps, approx. 15 fps with  
sound (monaural) *fps = frames per second  
Sound  
WAV (PCM system), max. recording time approx. 15 min.  
(when using 16 MB SD Memory Card)  
Quality Level  
C(Best), D(Better), E(Good)  
(In Auto Select Mode)  
2560×1920: C(Superior), 2560×1920: D(Super)  
2048×1536: D(Normal), 640×480: D(Economy)  
Storage Medium  
Built-in memory (approx. 11 MB), SD Memory Card  
Image Storage Capacity (when using the built-in memory (11MB))  
Quality Level  
C
D
E
Movie  
(320×240)  
Sound  
Best  
Better  
Good  
Recorded Pixels  
2560×1920  
2304×1728  
2048×1536  
1600×1200  
1024×7680  
640×480  
Approx. 3  
Approx. 4  
Approx. 5  
Approx. 8  
Approx. 6  
Approx. 8  
Approx. 9  
Approx. 10  
Approx. 12  
Approx. 14  
Approx. 49 sec.  
(15 fps)  
Approx. 25 sec.  
(30 fps)  
Approx. 11 min.  
Approx. 15 Approx. 21  
Approx. 19 Approx. 36 Approx. 48  
Approx. 44 Approx. 69 Approx. 92  
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White Balance  
Lens  
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual  
Focal Length  
5.8 mm - 17.4 mm (equivalent to 35.6 mm - 107 mm  
in 35 mm format)  
Maximum Aperture  
Lens Composition  
Zoom Type  
f/2.6 - f/4.8  
6 elements in 5 groups (two aspherical elements)  
Electrically driven  
Picture Range  
approx. 38.6 mm - approx. 28.9 mm  
(screen is filled)  
(Super Macro mode)  
Lens Barrier  
Electrically driven  
Digital Zoom  
Viewfinder  
Capture/Playback  
Mode  
Type  
Max 2.6× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give  
zoom magnification equivalent to 8×)  
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder  
Wide 0.28×, Tele 0.78×  
Magnification  
LCD Monitor  
1.8-inch TFT color LCD with approx. 85 kilopixels monitor (with backlight),  
frame coverage approx. 100%  
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Playback Functions  
Focusing System  
Single-frame, 9-frame index, movie playback, still image playback (with voice  
memo or zoom playback), rotating (only still images)  
Slideshow playback, resizing, protect, digital filter and copy (built-in  
memoryQmedia) functions are on the menu.  
Digital filter (black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red,  
black-and-white + green, black-and-white + blue, soft, illustration 1, illustration  
2, illustration 3, illustration 4, illustration 5, special effect 1, special effect 2.)  
Type  
TTL contrast detection system by sensor  
5-point autofocus (spot autofocus possible)  
Focusing Range  
(from lens front)  
Normal: 0.4 m - (full zoom range)  
Macro: 0.18 m - 0.5 m (full zoom range)  
Super Macro: 0.06 m - 0.2 m (focal length 10.2 mm)  
Landscape: (full zoom range)  
Focus Lock  
By half-pressing shutter release button  
Manual Focus  
Exposure Mechanism AE Metering  
0.18 m - (0.06 m - around the focal length midpoint)  
TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment,  
center-weighted, spot)  
EV Compensation  
±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)  
Movie  
Recording time approx. 1 sec. until memory card is full  
Capture Modes  
9 positions (Auto Select, Portrait, Landscape, Night-Scene, Movie, Voice  
Recording, Digital Effect, Program, Picture)  
Shutter  
Flash  
Type  
Speed  
Type  
Electronic/mechanical shutter  
Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec.  
Auto flash with red-eye reduction function  
Flash Modes  
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Low-speed  
Synchronization (Night-Scene Mode), With Red-eye  
reduction function  
Working Range  
Wide: approx. 0.2 m - approx. 3.5 m (For standard  
output sensitivity of 200)  
Tele: approx. 0.2 m - approx. 2.0 m (For standard  
output sensitivity of 200)  
Drive Modes  
Single-frame, Continuous, Self-timer (10-sec./2-sec.), Instant Remote  
Control, 3-sec. Remote Control  
Self-Timer  
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.  
World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)  
Built-in receiver (transmitter sold separately)  
Two AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, nickel manganese, Ni-MH  
Rechargeable battery), one lithium battery CR-V3, AC adapter (optional)  
Time Function  
Remote Control Unit  
Power Supply  
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Battery Life  
Approx. 420  
pictures  
(at 23°C with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% of  
shots and using a lithium battery CR-V3)  
*Storage capacity is a guideline based on CIPA  
standard measurement conditions, but may vary  
depending on actual conditions of use.  
In/Out Port  
Video Output Format  
PictBridge  
USB/AV terminal, external power supply terminal  
NTSC/PAL (Monaural)  
Compatible printers  
Print Modes  
Printers that support PictBridge  
Print One Print All Print with DPOF Settings  
Size  
Weight  
89 (W) × 58.5 (H) × 26 (D) mm (excluding operating members)  
130 g (4.6 oz) (excluding batteries and SD Memory Card)  
Weight When Shooting 180 g (6.3 oz) (including batteries and SD Memory Card)  
Accessories  
Two AA nickel manganese batteries, USB cable, software (CD-ROM),  
AV cable, strap, operating manual  
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WARRANTY POLICY  
All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic  
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship  
for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and  
defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the  
equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,  
mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to  
operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The  
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or  
alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for  
damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential  
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or  
otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its  
representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or  
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No  
refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.  
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period  
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should  
be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the  
manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country,  
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will  
take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you  
owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is  
covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and  
the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the  
equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of  
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If  
your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it  
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be  
charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding  
this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge  
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping  
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date  
of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the  
purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment  
for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's  
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are  
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service  
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service  
station to proceed with the servicing.  
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• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.  
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some  
countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend  
that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time  
of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more  
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.  
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Community.  
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STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more  
of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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For customers in Canada  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian  
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada  
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du  
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for  
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals  
We:  
Pentax Imaging Company  
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.  
th  
Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300  
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.  
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131  
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein  
complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital  
device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit  
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records  
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be  
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production  
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may  
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the  
equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.  
Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera  
Model Number: Optio S50  
Contact person: Customer Service Manager  
Date and Place: August 2004, Colorado  
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