e01_kb338_OFC_IFC_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:31 PM Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 119 Installing the image processing software z x c v b n Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW7) icon. Double-click the [Master Installer] icon. Double-click the [Master Installer] alias icon. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear. Click the applicable language. The screen for selecting the software you want to install will be displayed.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 120 Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ z x Playback/Erasing c v b n m 120 Turn your Macintosh on Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your Macintosh with the USB cable. Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the camera. Turn your camera on. Your camera can be found on the desktop as [untitled]. You can change the folder name. Click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 121 , Copy the image to your Macintosh. Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions on copying or moving files. Before editing an image, copy it to your Macintosh first. If there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia memo Card, the name on the volume label will be displayed instead of [untitled]. If the card is unformatted, the manufacturer and type of card may be displayed.
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e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:10 PM Page 123 Editing/Settings Editing Images Four-way controller OK button Menu/Fn button Changing the Image Size By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. After changing the size, the image can be saved as a new image or written over the original image. z x c v Press the Menu/Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( ). The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:10 PM Page 124 n Press the OK button. 100-0020 Select resolution and quality Recorded Pixels Quality Level MENU m , . ⁄0 ⁄1 ⁄2 640×480 Exit OK Ok Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Recorded pixels]. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Quality Level]. Press the OK button. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:10 PM Page 125 Trimming Images You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. z x c v b n m Press the Menu/Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( ). The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Trimming]. Press the four-way controller ( ). The image that can be trimmed. Choose the image you want to trim with the four-way controller ( ). Press the OK button. The trimming screen will be displayed.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 126 Camera Settings How to recall [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Four-way controller 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 Exit AWB Wide Auto OK Ok OK button Menu button Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard while the card is being formatted.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 127 Set-up Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 MENU mm.dd.yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English Exit OK Ok Changing the Sound Settings You can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sounds. You can also change the type of each sound. Changing the volume z x v Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The Sound screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the volume.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 128 How to recall [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Four-way controller 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok OK button Menu/Fn button Changing the type of start-up, shutter or operation sound z x c v b Editing/Settings 128 Select [Sound] on the [ Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The Volume screen will be displayed.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 129 Set-up Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 MENU Exit mm.dd.yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English OK Ok Setting the Date Style You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. z x c memo Select [Date Style] on the [ Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the date style. Press the OK button.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 130 How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 1/3 Four-way controller MENU Exit 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto OK Ok OK button Menu/Fn button Changing the Date/Time You can change the initial date and time settings. z x Select [Date Adjust] on the [ Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller ( ). The date screen will be displayed. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 131 Set-up Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 c MENU Exit Switch (On) and troller ( ). On Off mm.dd.yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English OK Ok (Off) with the four-way con- : The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed. : The time in the country selected in Home Time will be dis-played. v Press the four-way controller ( ).
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 132 How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Four-way controller 1/3 MENU Exit 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto OK Ok OK button Menu/Fn button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. z x c Select [Language] on the [ Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the language.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 133 Set-up Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 MENU Exit mm.dd.yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English 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. z x Select [Start-up Screen] on the [ Press the four-way controller ( ). The Start-up screen will be displayed. Set-up] menu.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 134 How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Four-way controller 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok OK button Menu/Fn button LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout) You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. z x c memo Editing/Settings 134 Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [ Set-up] menu.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 135 Set-up Twice Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 c MENU mm.dd.yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English Exit OK Ok Press the OK button. The camera is ready to capture or play back images. • The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation. memo • The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 136 How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Four-way controller 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok OK button Menu/Fn button Registering Functions You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way controller. The functions can then be set directly by pressing the four-way controller, without displaying the [Rec.Mode] menu.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 137 Twice Set-up Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ 1/3 MENU mm.dd.yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English Exit OK Ok Retrieving a function z x c Enter the Capture mode and press the Menu/Fn button and the fourway controller key ( ) on which a function is registered at the same time. White Balance AWB Press the four-way controller ( ) while pressing the Menu/Fn button to change the setting. Release the Menu/Fn button.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 138 How to recall the [ Set-up] menu Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 1/3 Four-way controller MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok OK button Menu/Fn button Adjusting the Focus Limit You can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the lens when shooting normally and in macro mode. z x c Select [Focus Limiter] on the [ Set-up] menu.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 139 Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image. DPOF button Four-way controller OK button Menu/Fn button Checking the Alarm z x c v Press the Menu/Fn button. Press the four-way controller ( ). The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Alarm]. Press the four-way controller ( ). The list of alarms will be displayed. Active alarms are indicated by .
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 140 v Press the four-way controller ( ). The list of alarms will be displayed. Alarm MENU b n m , . ⁄0 1 Once 2 Everyday 3 Off 5:30AM 7:30AM 12:00PM Exit OK Ok Press the four-way controller ( ) to select alarm 1-3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the alarm mode and time will be displayed. Four-way controller ( ) Selects the item. Four-way controller ( ) Changes the setting.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 141 Appendix List of City Names Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 142 List of Menu Default Settings [ Rec.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 143 [ Set-up] Menu Item Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Start-up Screen Video Out Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Quick Delete Quick Zoom Fn Setting Focus Limit Reset Default Setting — — mm/dd/yy 2003/01/01 Off English On NTSC 1 min 3 min.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 144 Adjustable [Rec.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 145 Messages Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard memory is full and no more images and sound can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or delete unwanted images. (p.16, p.96) Change the quality/size and try again. (p.43, p.44) No image & sound There are no images and sound on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to playback.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 146 Appendix 146 Deleting The image is being deleted. Image folder could not be created. The largest file number is assigned to an image and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (p.126) This card is not formatted. The SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card you have inserted is unformatted, or has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not compatible with this camera. (p.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 147 Troubleshooting Problem Power will not come on No image on the LCD monitor Shutter will not be released Remedy Check battery is installed. If not, install battery. Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery with the label towards front of camera. (p.13) Battery power is low Insert a charged battery or use the AC adapter. LCD monitor is set to OFF Press Display button to turn LCD monitor on. (p.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 148 Problem Subject is not in focus Picture is dark Appendix 148 Cause Remedy Subject difficult to focus on Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 149 Problem Flash does not fire Cause Flash mode is set to Off The Capture mode is set to , super macro, continuous shooting or infinitylandscape mode, or the Picture mode is set to Fireworks mode. Remedy Set to Auto or . (p.42) Flash will not fire in these modes.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 150 Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 151 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.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 152 Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 5.0 megapixels Sensor 5.25 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 153 LCD Monitor 1.5 inch low-sound polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor (113 Kilopixels) (with backlight) Playback Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×), scroll, slideshow, Function movie playback, voice playback, histogram display, trimming, resize Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor with external passive sensor Focusing Range Normal: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) to infinity (full zoom range) (From lens front) Macro: 0.15 m (0.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 154 For customers in USA 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.
e06_kb338_123_157_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:11 PM Page 155 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA 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.
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e07_kb338_OBC_41e.qk 3/17/03 4:12 PM Page 158 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 79 z x Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. z 198 1/250 F2.8 02/20/2003 11:19 Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button. Playing Back Still Pictures Taking Pictures x Press the button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 80 z x Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval. z Taking Pictures x Press the button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. Interval shooting will start with the following settings. • Interval 0min 10sec • Number of shot 02 • Start time 0hr 0min When shooting is finished, the camera turns off automatically.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 81 v b n Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the number of pictures, then press ( ). The frame will move to [Start Time]. Set the time to start shooting. 1. Press the four-way controller ( ). will be displayed above and below the hours. 2. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the hours, then press . will be displayed above and below the minutes. 3. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the minutes, then press .
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 82 zz vc xc x Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode) You can superimpose a new image on top of an image already recorded. When images have been recorded z Taking Pictures x c v 82 Press in Capture mode to switch to Multiple Exposure mode. The screen for selecting the base image will be displayed. Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the base image and press the OK button.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 83 When there are no recorded images z x Aim the camera at your subject and choose the exposure method with the four-way controller ( ). Priority is given to the brighter image. Priority is given to the darker image. The average exposure is obtained. Base Image Shooting 198 1/250 F2.8 02/20/2003 11:19 Exposure method Press the shutter release button.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 84 , xcvbn m z Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 1/3 MENU Exit 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto OK Ok Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure, white balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings. z Taking Pictures Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 85 m , Press the OK button. The Bracket mode is set. Press and hold down the shutter release button. Auto bracket shooting starts. When shooting is finished, a message will be displayed asking whether you want to continue shooting or not. To continue shooting in auto bracket mode, select [Continue] and press the OK button. Playing Back Still Pictures ☞ p.26 • Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 86 bn xc v z Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up. z Taking Pictures x c v b n Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Fast Fwd Movie].
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 87 Saving the Settings (Memory) 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 [On], the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select [Off], the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 88 z x Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode. Rec. Mode Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Memory]. c Press the four-way controller ( ). [Memory] menu will be displayed. v Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the item. b Use the four-way controller ( ) to switch [On] and [Off]. n Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 89 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Images and Sound x z c Playing Back Still Pictures See “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26, 27). Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification. x Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you want to magnify with the four-way controller ( ). Press / on the Zoom/ / button. The image will be magnified (1× to 8×). 1.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 90 c If you set [Quick Zoom] in the [ Set-up] menu to On, when the Zoom/ / button ( / ) is pressed in Step x, the image will be magnified eight times. memo Caution Press the OK button. Zoom playback will end. Movie pictures cannot be magnified. Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a recorded image.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 91 v zxc Playing Back Movie Pictures You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during playback. The sound is played back at the same time. z Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ).
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 92 v zxc Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. z x Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording you want to play back with the four-way controller ( ). Press the four-way controller ( ). Playback will start. 100-0001 Playback/Erasing 00 : 00: 0 0 00 : 12: 3 5 02/20/2003 11:19 Recording time The following operations can be performed during playback.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 93 Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display button to change the information displayed. Display On Playback information is displayed. Folder No.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 94 x z c Nine-image Display You can display nine images at the same time. z x Playback/Erasing c memo 94 Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the four-way controller ( ). Press / on the Zoom button / . Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller ( ).
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 95 zcv b x Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard continuously. z x v b memo Press the Menu/Fn button. The [ Playback] menu will be displayed. Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller ( ). Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the playback interval. Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 96 Erasing Images x zc v Erasing a Single Image or Sound z x Playback/Erasing 96 c v Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or sound you want to erase with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. The Delete screen will be displayed. 100-0020 Select [Delete] with the four-way controller ( ). Delete Cancel MENU Press the OK button. Exit All images ima & sounds OK Ok • You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.25). symbol).
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 97 Erasing a Voice Memo If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image. z x c v Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the four-way controller ( ). Press the button. The Delete screen will be displayed. 100-0020 Select [Sound Delete] with the four-way controller ( ). Press the OK button.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 98 z x c Erasing All Images You can erase all the images/sound at once. • Once erased, images/sound cannot be restored. • Protected images/sound cannot be erased. Caution z Playback/Erasing 98 x c Enter the Playback mode and press the button twice. The Delete screen will be displayed. Select [Delete All] with the fourway controller ( ). 100-0020 Delete all images & sounds on the memory card? Delete All Cancel MENU Exit OK Ok Press the OK button.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 99 x z c Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased. z x c Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Protect]. Press the OK button. Protect Unprotect MENU Exit All images & sounds OK Ok • Select [Unprotect] in step c to release the Protect setting. symbol is displayed when the image/sound is played back.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 100 Viewing Images on a TV 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. z x Playback/Erasing c Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable. Connect the sound terminal (white) and image terminal (yellow) of the AV cable to the sound terminal (white) and image input terminal (yellow) of the TV.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 101 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. x zcv b Printing Single Image z x Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the image for which you want to make DPOF settings. Press the DPOF button. The DPOF screen will be displayed.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 102 c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the number of prints, then press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Date]. v Use the four-way controller ( ) to select whether to insert the date or not. 100-0020 Copies Date MENU Exit DISP 03 All Images OK Ok : The date will be printed : The date will not be printed b memo Caution Playback/Erasing 102 Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 103 z xcv b Printing All Images z x c b Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the number of prints. You can print up to 99 copies. 100-0020 DPOF settings for all images Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to [Date]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (On) or (Off). The date will be printed. The date will not be printed. Copies Date MENU Exit 01 OK Ok Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 104 Viewing Images with your PC By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your PC using the provided USB driver and software.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 105 Installing the software This section describes the procedures for installing the necessary software. Installing the USB driver ☞ p.105 Installing the image processing software (ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher) ☞ p.110 Installing the USB driver on Windows 98/98 SE only If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP, you do not need to install the USB driver.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 106 b n m Playback/Erasing 106 , Click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver for your device] and click [Next]. Select [Specify a location] in the box on the left and click [Browse]. If another item has been selected, click the box to deselect it. Click the CD-ROM drive icon and click [OK]. The figure on the right is displayed when the CD-ROM is set as the F drive.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 107 . ⁄0 ⁄1 ⁄3 Make sure that [PENSSTOR.INF] is displayed and click [Next]. Installation of the driver starts. Click [Finish]. When installation is finished, installation of the driver for the new hardware starts. Click [Next]. Playback/Erasing ⁄2 Make sure that the specified drive is displayed and click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver for your device] and click [Next].
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 108 ⁄4 ⁄5 ⁄6 Playback/Erasing 108 ⁄7 Select [Specify a location] and click [Browse]. If another item has been selected, click the box to deselect it. Click the CD-ROM drive icon and click [OK]. The figure on the right is displayed when the CD-ROM is set as the F drive. Make sure that the specified drive is displayed and click [Next]. Make sure that [PENSPDR.INF] is displayed and click [Next].
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 109 ⁄8 ⁄9 Click [Finish]. When installation is finished, the Wizard window is exited. Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. A removable disk will be added.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 110 Installing the image processing software This section describes the procedures for installing ACDSee™ which lets you view recorded images on your computer and ACD photostitcher which lets you create panorama pictures. • The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version. • If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, login by the authority of the administrator before installing the software.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 111 Installing the ACD photostitcher The ACD photostitcher is only for the English and Japanese version. If you have installed ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher in your computer, you can join the images you have taken in Panorama assist mode. Make sure that the ACDSee™ has been installed. z x Turn on your computer. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive. The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 112 Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ z x c Playback/Erasing 112 v Turn your computer on. Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your computer with the USB cable. Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card in the camera. Turn your camera on. ACDSee starts up automatically and the list of images is displayed. Go to Step b. If ACDSee fails to start up automatically, double-click the [ACDSee] icon on the desktop.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 113 b n Select the image you want to view from the list. Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen display. Copy the image to your computer. Select an image from the list and copy it to the desired folder in your computer. Refer to the operating manual for your computer for copying instructions. You can also copy images using Internet Explorer for Windows.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 114 c Adjust the position of the images. ACD photostitcher starts up and the selected images are displayed in panorama format. If you move the mouse pointer onto an image, the pointer changes to a symbol. Adjust the position of the images by pressing the left mouse button and moving the images one by one to the desired position. When you have finished correcting the position, click the [STITCH] button.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 115 b Trim the picture. If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around the picture, the pointer changes to a symbol. Trim the picture by pressing the left mouse button and moving the dotted line. When you have finished trimming, click the [TRIMMING] button. Click the [TRIMMING] button. Trim the picture. n Click the [SAVE] button. [CANCEL] button Playback/Erasing Save the picture.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 116 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 2000/Me) z x Double-click the (Hot Plug) icon on the status bar at the bottom right of the desktop. The [Unplug or Eject Hardware] screen will appear. Make sure that [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [Stop]. The [Stop a Hardware device] screen will appear.
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 117 Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP) z x Double-click [Safely Remove Hardware] on the task bar. Click [PENTAX USB DISK Device] and click [Stop]. PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 550 c A message permitting removal of the hardware will appear. Turn the camera off and unplug the USB cable from your computer and camera. Playback/Erasing v Click [PENTAX USB DISK Device] and click [OK].
e05_kb338_089_122_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:21 PM Page 118 Viewing Images with your Macintosh By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with the camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out. This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh using the provided USB driver and software.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 39 ➞ Display Off No shooting information is displayed. • The AF area in autofocus mode is displayed. • If any of the modes are changed such as Flash mode, the mode you have changed is displayed for a few seconds. LCD Monitor Off Turn off the LCD monitor. (The LCD monitor is not turned off in Playback mode.) ➞ Caution The LCD monitor does not turn off in Saving the Display Mode ☞ p.87 mode.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 40 Setting the Shooting Functions z Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode (No icon) Autofocus mode Taking Pictures The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the subject is more than 60 cm (1.97 ft). Macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 15 cm – 65 cm (0.5 ft – 2.13 ft).
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 41 Caution If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on 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. Manual Focus When the mode is set on and press the four-way controller ( ), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 42 z Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Auto flash Taking Pictures Flash Off The flash will not discharge. Flash On The flash discharges. Auto flash + 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 discharges automatically.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 43 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit Ok OK z Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2592 × 1944], [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480]. c Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the size. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 44 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok z Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. TIFF Taking Pictures z x c TIFF The image is recorded as uncompressed data. BEST The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 45 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity xc v 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok z Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 46 Selecting the Type of Fluorescent Light z x c Select [ screen. ] on the White Balance White Balance AWB Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose “W”, “N” or “D”. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. D MENU Exit OK Ok OK Ok Manual Setting z x Taking Pictures 46 c v Select [ ] (manual) on the white balance screen. White Balance AWB Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 47 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit Ok OK z Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the angle of the autofocus area. Wide Spot x c Select [Focusing Area] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 48 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok z Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. Taking Pictures z x c Multi segment Center-weighted The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 49 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok z Setting the Sensitivity You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Auto 100 200 400 z x c The camera sets the speed automatically.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 50 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto Exit OK Ok z Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec., 3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display). Taking Pictures 50 z x c Select [Instant Review] on the [ Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the display time. Press the OK button.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 51 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 Exit AWB Wide Auto OK Ok z Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. c Select [Sharpness] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the OK button.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 52 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU 2592 1944 Exit AWB Wide Auto OK Ok z Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. z x Taking Pictures 52 c Select [Saturation] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 53 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity x c 1/3 MENU Exit 2592 1944 AWB Wide Auto OK Ok z Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. z x Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 54 Taking Pictures z x Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) Taking Pictures 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. z x Set the mode dial to . 200 Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. 1/250 F2.8 02/20/2003 11:19 Aperture Shutter speed Using the Shutter Release Button ☞ p.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 55 z c x Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode) z x c Set the mode dial to . Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the aperture value. Makes the aperture larger. (Reduces the aperture value.) 1/250 F2.8 Makes the aperture smaller. (Increases the aperture value.) Aperture value 02/20/2003 11:19 Taking Pictures In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 56 z c x Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode) In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value. Taking Pictures z x c Set the mode dial to . Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the shutter speed. Increases the shutter speed. Reduces the shutter speed. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. 1/250 F2.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 57 z c x Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually. Set the mode dial to . Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture value. Increases the shutter speed. Reduces the shutter speed. Makes the aperture larger. (Reduces the aperture value.) Makes the aperture smaller. (Increases the aperture value.) 198 1/250 F2.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 58 c Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture value. Playing Back Still Pictures ☞ p.26 memo Caution Taking Pictures 58 The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off. • EV compensation is not available in this mode. • When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the aperture value.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 59 z c x Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Picture mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode. Night-Scene Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views. Mode z x c Flower Enables to take flower photos bright in color. Portrait Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 60 memo • The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off. • The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed at infinity. Caution • When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the picture mode. To change the picture mode, press the OK button once and then use the four-way controller ( ) to change the mode.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 61 z xc Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is approximately 10 minutes. Sound can be recorded at the same time. x Set the mode dial to . The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 62 Keeping the shutter release button pressed If 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. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter release button. Playing Back Movie Pictures ☞ p.91 Caution Taking Pictures 62 • The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 63 z cv x b Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the Japanese version. You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACD photostitcher) provided with the camera is necessary for joining the images. Set the mode dial to . Use the four-way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 64 b memo Caution Taking Pictures 64 Press the OK button. The screen returns to Step z. To cancel Panorama assist mode, change to another mode. • The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software (ACD photostitcher) provided with the camera. • Continuous shooting, Multiple Exposure mode and interval shooting are not possible in Panorama assist mode. • A computer running Windows is necessary for joining images.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 65 b n, xc z v. Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p.67). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions. Taking Pictures Select the 3D mode The default setting is [Parallel]. If you do not need to switch to [Cross], go to Step b. z x c v Press the Menu/Fn button.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 66 Taking pictures b n Set the Mode dial to . The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle of the LCD monitor. Take the first picture. 14 Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the screen, and press the shutter release button. 02/20/2003 11:19 m , Taking Pictures . memo 66 The picture is displayed in the left half screen of the LCD monitor. The right half screen is for taking the second picture.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 67 Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 68 How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two. As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from per- Taking Pictures memo son to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the same size.
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e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 70 z c x Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, a soft filter that produces a fuzzy effect. Taking Pictures ● Color filters Eight colors, black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow, are provided for the color filters.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 71 z x c Set the Mode dial to . Use the four-way controller ( ) to select a digital filter you want to use. Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Playing back still pictures ☞ p.26 Caution When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the filter.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 72 z x Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) By setting the mode dial to , the preset shooting mode and functions are activated, enabling you to take pictures immediately with your own camera settings. Taking Pictures z Set the mode dial to . 1/250 F2.8 x Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Registering Functions in User Mode ☞ p.88 Playing back images ☞ p.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 73 z xc Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. . The recordable time is displayed on the LCD monitor. Remaining time Recording time x Press the shutter release button. Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and flash status lamp blink during recording.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 74 z Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode. z Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. 198 Taking Pictures (Wide): makes the subject larger (Tele): makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to 5× magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom is enabled, you can further enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 20×.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 75 Enabling the Digital Zoom Function z x c v Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [On]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Rec.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 76 z EV Compensation You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or under exposed. z Taking Pictures Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative (–) level Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level 198 1/250 F2.8 –1.0 02/20/2003 11:19 EV compensation level The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 77 z x Using the Self-Timer The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. z Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink. Playing Back Images and Sound ☞ p.89 memo Taking Pictures x Press the button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:23 PM Page 78 z Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional). z Taking Pictures x Press the button in Capture mode to display on the LCD monitor. The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures. 198 1/250 02/20/2003 11:19 F2.8 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.
e01_kb338_OFC_IFC_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:31 PM Page 2 Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 550 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.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 1 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. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 2 Care to be Taken During Handling • 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.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 3 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.
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e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 7 Contents of the Operating Manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters. Getting Started 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. 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.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 8 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio 550 Lithium-ion battery D-LI7 (Rechargeable) (∗) Battery charger (D-BC7) (∗) USB cable I-USB7 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) AC plug cord D-C02 (∗) 3D Image Viewer O-3DV1 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW7 Strap O-ST5 (∗) 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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e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 10 Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever / button /DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom / / / button button Playback button OK button Four-way controller ( ) Display button Status lamp (green) Flash lamp (red) Menu/Fn button Guide indications A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 11 Getting Started Attaching the Strap Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 12 Powering the Camera Charging indicator Battery To power outlet c x Getting Started Battery charger z AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery. z x c v memo Caution 12 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 13 x z Battery chamber card cover Battery x Installing the Battery Getting Started Battery lock lever Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. z x c memo Caution Slide the battery chamber/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber/card cover.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 14 ● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images : Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 210 min. * The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Getting Started Caution Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 15 AC adapter To power outlet v z x AC plug cord Using the AC Adapter (optional) Getting Started c Terminal cover 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-AC7 (optional) is recommended. z x c v Caution Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 16 Installing the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard Battery chamber/ card cover Getting Started MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard. z Open the battery chamber/card cover.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 17 Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard • Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery chamber/card cover. Write-pro• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. tect 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.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 18 Turning the Camera On and Off z Power switch Getting Started z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and the lens extends. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. Card Check When the camera is turned on, it automatically performs a card check. If no SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has been inserted, appears on the LCD monitor. 1/250 F2.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 19 Adjusting the Viewfinder z Viewfinder z Getting Started If the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of –3 m–1 to +1 m–1 (per meter). Aim the camera at the bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the subject appears in the sharpest focus. For easy adjustment, point the camera at a subject with clearly defined outlines.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 20 Initial Settings Power switch Getting Started Four-way controller OK button Display button Menu button If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town, DST, video output format and current date and time.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 21 Setting the Home Town You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera. Language/ English City DST NYC z Press the four-way controller ( ) to select the desired city (Home Town). x Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for setting the next item will be displayed. MENU Exit OK Ok • See p.141 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. • You can change the setting after it has been made.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 22 Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time. z Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the month. Date Adjust 01 / 01 / 2003 Getting Started 0 : 00 MENU x Press the four-way controller ( ). and will be displayed above and below the day. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the day and press the four-way controller ( ). and will be displayed above and below the year.
e02_kb338_001_023_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:33 PM Page 23 n • For an accurate time setting, when you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. • When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU/Fn button. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on. • You can change the settings after they have been made.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 24 Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Viewfinder Zoom / / button Quick Start LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. z x c Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Set the mode dial to 200 . Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 25 v Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 26 Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures LCD monitor Playback button Four-way controller Quick Start Playing Back Images You can display the still picture. z Press the Playback button after taking a picture. The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Previous or Next Images Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward. z x Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 27 Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor memo File No. 100-0020 Delete Cancel MENU Exit OK Ok • When you turn the camera on while pressing the Playback button, the camera turns on in Playback Only mode. As the lens does not extend in Playback Only mode, this feature is useful when you want to pass the camera to someone and show them the picture you have just taken. To switch to the Capture mode, turn the camera off and then turn it on again.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 28 Quick Start How to View the Recorded Images Images taken with the Optio 550 camera are recorded on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. You can view the images recorded on the card on the camera itself, transfer them to your PC and print them out. Quick Start Viewing images on the camera One of the advantages of a digital camera is that it enables you to view your pictures immediately after you have taken them.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 29 Viewing images on a PC ☞ p.104 Viewing Images with your PC p.118 Viewing Images with your Macintosh ☞ Quick Start You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images (you need to install the USB driver if you are using Windows 98). Or you can remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer the data to your PC using a card reader.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 30 Common Operations Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording. Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound. Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Playback button or the shutter release button halfway.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 31 Using the Button Functions Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. (☞ p.19) button Changes the flash mode. (☞ p.42) button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the self-timer (☞ p.77) Using the remote control unit (☞ p.78) Continuous shooting (☞ p.79) Multiple exposure shooting (☞ p.82) Interval shooting (☞ p.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 32 Playback button Switches to Playback mode. (☞ p.30) Four-way controller ( ) Common Operations 32 Changes the EV compensation in modes other than and . (☞ p.76) Changes the shutter speed in mode. (☞ p.57) Four-way controller ( ) Adjusts the focus in mode. (☞ p.41) Sets the aperture value in mode. (☞ p.57, 55) and Sets the shutter speed in mode. (☞ p.56) Selects the type of filter in mode. (☞ p.70) Selects Picture mode in mode. (☞ p.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 33 Playback Mode button Protects the image from erasure. (☞ p.99) DPOF button Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. (☞ p.101) button Deletes the image. (☞ p.96) Zoom / / button displays nine images at once. (☞ p.94) Press – in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (☞ p.89) Playback button (☞ p.30) Switches to Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) Displays images one by one. (☞ p.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 34 Using the Menus When you press the Menu/Fn button, the menus are displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings, and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor. z Common Operations x Press the four-way controller ( ). Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the menu screen.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 35 Example of menu operation z Menu/Fn button x [ [ Rec.Mode] menu Playback] menu 1/3 MENU [ Set-up] menu Playback Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Resize Trimming Alarm Slideshow 2592 1944 AWB Wide Set-up Format Sound Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Off 3sec Auto Exit OK MENU Ok Exit OK Ok 1/3 MENU Exit mm/dd/yy 1/ 1/2003 Off English OK Ok c Rec.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 36 Menu List [ Rec.Mode] Menu Item Description Reference Common Operations Recorded Pixels For selecting the size of recorded pixels. p.43 Quality Level For selecting the image compression rate. p.44 White Balance For adjusting the color balance according to lighting. p.45 Focusing Area For changing the Area of the autofocus. p.47 AE Metering For setting the metering method to determine the exposure. p.
e03_kb338_024_037_41e.qk 3/17/03 3:37 PM Page 37 [ Playback] Menu Item Description Reference Resize For changing the size of images p.123 Trimming For trimming images p.125 Alarm For setting the alarm to ring at specified time p.139 Slideshow Recorded images are played successively. p.95 [ Set-up] Menu Item Description Reference For formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard p.
e04_kb338_038_088_41e.qk 3/17/03 5:22 PM Page 38 Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode) You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button. 123 4 5 Display On Shooting information is displayed.
