EN Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................i Regarding Copyrights ..................................................................................................... i Trademark Recognition ................................................................................................... i To users of this camera ...................................................................................................
Camera Setup ..........................................................................15 English Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 15 Inserting the Battery ............................................................................ 15 Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .................................................. 16 Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 16 Turning On .............
Video Capture Menu ............................................................................ 30 Video Resolution .......................................................................................................... 30 White Balance .............................................................................................................. 30 Color ............................................................................................................................. 30 Saturation ............
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC ............................................. 42 Camera Settings ......................................................................43 The Setup Menu ................................................................................... 43 English LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................ 43 File Number ....................................................................................
Preface i Preface Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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 capabilities. Regarding Copyrights Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act.
ii Preface To users of this camera • • English • • • 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 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.
Preface iii About the Camera • 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 camera is taken apart. • 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.
iv Preface • English • • • • Precautions for D-LI95 Battery Usage: - BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED. - DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE. - DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION. - DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140 °F/60 °C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT. - DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY. Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable. Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or 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.
1 Introduction Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. English System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: • OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista • Memory: 128MB or above • HDD space: 40 MB or above • USB port Package Contents Check • • • • • • • the contents of your camera package.
Introduction 2 Camera Views Front View Flash English Wrist strap loop Self-timer LED Zoom lens Microphone Back View LCD screen Zoom button Playback button Menu button 4-way navigation buttons OK button Scene button Camera Views
3 Introduction Top View / Bottom View Zoom lens Shutter button English 3X OPTICAL ZOOM ON / OFF Tripod mount Power button Left / Right View Wrist strap loop Speaker Battery/SD card compartment USB/AV port DC-in port Camera Views
Introduction 4 LED Indicators LED Status Power/Flash LED Off Power Off. Blue (steady) Ready to take picture. Blue (blinking) Camera busy Off Self-timer off. Self-timer LED Camera Status Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds. Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds. Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.
5 Introduction English 4. In Playback mode: • Press to start and pause the video playback • Press to play and pause the audio playback • Press to stop the voice memo playback 5. In USB mode: • MSDC: N/A 1. Move up in the OSD menus 2. In Capture mode: • Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and Red-eye Reduction.) • Press to pan up in AF area selection • Up/Flash/ Delete Right/Selftimer/Burst mode Camera Buttons Press to delete during mark appears on LCD.
Introduction 6 Down/Screen/ Face Detection/ Smile Detection Press to fast forward video playback during Pause mode 5. In USB mode: • MSDC: N/A 1. Move down in the OSD menus 2. In Capture mode: • Press to enable the following functions: full icon, full icon with histogram, face detection, smile detection, and simple display (hide all icons except the mode icon). Press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen.
7 Introduction English 1. Move left in the OSD menus 2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus 3. In Capture mode: • Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen • Press to pan left in AF area selection 4. In Playback mode: • Press to pan left in zoom in mode • Press to navigate to previous image in image display • Press to move left in the thumbnail display Left/Macro • Press to fast rewind video playback during Pause mode 5.
Introduction 8 Scroll to Portrait mode. Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode. Museum Scroll to Museum mode. Snow Scroll to Snow mode. Sunset Scroll to Sunset mode. Fireworks Scroll to Fireworks mode. Beach Scroll to Beach mode. Party Scroll to Party mode. Foliage Scroll to Foliage mode. Aquarium Scroll to Aquarium mode. Kids & Pets Scroll to Kids & Pets mode. Copy Scroll to Copy mode. Backlight Scroll to Backlight mode. Audio Scroll to Audio mode.
9 Introduction Function Buttons English Icon Button Function MENU Menu Press to display the Menu options Playback Press to review photo/video/audio clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card Zoom in In Capture mode: • Press to zoom in on the subject to be taken In Playback mode: • Press to zoom in on saved photos Zoom out In Capture mode: • Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken In Playback mode: • Press to zoom out of saved photos • Press to view thumbnails of all curren
Introduction 10 Capture/Video Mode Display 1 26 25 24 2 3 4 5 6 10M 7 8 9 9999 Video Mode 1 2 5 640 10 11 8 9 00:00:00 11 24 23 12 22 23 12 22 21 20 1/125 F5.5 -1.0EV 19 18 17 16 15 13 14 16 No.
11 Introduction Party Foliage Aquarium Kids & Pets English Copy Backlight Audio Video 2 Image Resolution 10M 8.9M 3:2 8M 5M 3M 2.
Introduction 12 Self Timer 5 Self-timer/ Burst mode Burst Mode 6 AEB AEB 7 Macro indicator Macro Mode 8 Image Counter 9 Memory Interface 10 Date Stamp - 11 Anti-shake - 12 Zoom Bar - 13 14 15 EV Compensation Aperture Value Shutter Speed 16 Battery Indicator 17 AF Frame Battery Full Battery Medium Battery Low Battery Insufficient - 10 Seconds 2 Seconds Capture Mode Video Mode SD Card OFF Quantity Time 9999 00:00:00 Internal Memory -2.0EV ~ +2.
13 Introduction Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 18 ISO Speed ISO 200 English ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Multi-Zone 19 Focus Zone Center 20 Continuous AF - 21 Sharpness Selected Area High Normal Low High 22 Contrast Normal Low High 23 Saturation Normal Low Camera Buttons
Introduction 14 Auto Sunny 24 White Balance Tungsten English Fluorescent Cloudy Matrix 25 AE Metering Center Weighted 26 Camera Steady Warning - Spot Camera Buttons
15 Camera Setup Camera Setup Attaching the Wrist Strap English Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. 2. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet. String the larger loop of the strap through the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera. Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert one Li-ion battery into the battery compartment. 1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the camera. 2.
Camera Setup 16 Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card 1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown. 3. Close the battery compartment. English The camera features 10 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/SDHC memory card for additional storage. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card. To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.
17 Camera Setup Turning On Press and hold the Power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again. English First Time Use Press the Power button as described above, a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen. If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera. Press the OK button and select the desired language by Up/Down navigation buttons,then press the OK button to confirm.
Getting Started 18 Getting Started Taking Photos Taking a photo with the camera is very simple. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the Auto mode. 1. Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The AF Frame turns green when ready. 2. Press fully and hold the Shutter button to capture the image. When a camera steady warning icon exposure time is required.
19 Getting Started Using Macro Mode Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is very close to the camera. Press the Left/Macro navigation button. The Macro icon displays on the LCD screen. English Note: The camera supports seamless AF in Auto/ P-Mode/Av/ Tv/ Foliage with which a greater focus range is achieved without selecting the focus mode manually. 1.
Getting Started 20 1. 2. Press the right side of the Zoom button T Press the left side of the Zoom button W to zoom in on your subject. to zoom out from your subject. The camera comes equipped with a self-timer which allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. The burst photography feature allows you to take multiple consecutive photos by pressing and holding the Shutter button.
21 Getting Started Using the Av Mode Aperture priority mode allows you to manually select the aperture and the camera automatically decides adequate exposure time. Use large aperture to get images with soft background, small aperture to get images with clear depth of field (DOF). 10M English To set the aperture: OK: Select 1. Press the SCENE button and select Av mode,press OK button to confirm. The Av icon displays on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to enter aperture selection mode. 10M 2.
Getting Started 22 2. 3. Press the SCENE button and select Tv mode,press OK button to confirm. The Tv icon displays on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to enter shutter speed selection mode. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the shutter speed in the following steps: 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/ 125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, and 1/2000 seconds. Press the OK button to confirm the selection and return to the capture mode. 10M 9999 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/1000 -1.
23 Getting Started 1. Use the Left/Right/Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the modes. English 2. • Auto • • P-Mode • Sunset Fireworks • Aperture Priority • Beach • Shutter Priority • Party • Sport • Foliage • Landscape • Aquarium • Night Landscape • Kids & Pets • Portrait • Copy • Night Portrait • Backlight • Museum • Audio • Snow • Video Press OK to confirm your selection.
Getting Started 24 Shutter button all the way to take pictures with detected face. When a detected face smiles, the shutter automatically fires. However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus frame will be displayed according to the selected focus mode. navigation button again. Recording Videos You can also record video clips with the camera. To record a video clip: 1. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to locate 3. Video mode.
25 Getting Started Recording Voice Memos The voice memo should be activated (ON) on the VOICE MEMO submenu of SETUP menu at first. In Capture mode: English You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it's taken. 1. Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to stop recording. 2. While recording, the captured image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen. 3. 4.
Capture Settings 26 Capture Settings The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to select the capture mode you need. 2. Press the MENU button to display menu options and use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the function you need, then press the OK button to enter the selection function. OK Enter 10M 10M 8.9M 3:2 8M 5M IMAGE RESOLUTION 3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.
27 Capture Settings Image Quality English The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG. The higher image quality, more memory space is required. Use the Up/ Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three settings for image quality are available: • BEST (default) • BETTER • GOOD BEST BETTER GOOD IMAGE QUALITY Focus Zone The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo.
Capture Settings 28 M-Burst Interval The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three settings for M-Burst Interval are avaliable: 1/30 SEC (default) 1/15 SEC • 1/7.5 SEC M-BURST INTERVAL White Balance The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting.
29 Capture Settings • • CENTER WEIGHTED: The metering puts more emphasis on the center of the image while still looking at the entire scene. SPOT: Camera metering is set for the brightness of a single object in the center of the frame. Color English The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or color tones for an artistic effect. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.
Capture Settings 30 Setup See “The Setup Menu” on page 43 for more details on the setup menu options. To access the video menu: 1. Press the SCENE button and scroll to Video mode and press the OK button to enable the Video function. Press again to enable the Anti-shake function. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Video 3. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.
31 Capture Settings Setup See “The Setup Menu” on page 43 for more details on the setup menu options. Note: The displayed options in the Capture Menu may vary according to the mode selected.
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 32 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Press the Down/Screen English Playback Mode Display navigation button at Playback mode. Photo Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10M 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 8 1/140 F2.9 1/125 9 -1.0EV IMGP0123.JPG 2009/04/01 2008/04/01 2008/01/01 00:00:00 16 15 10 11 14 13 12 Video Playback 1 2 640 22 3 4 5 6 00:00:37 7 8 2/30 -1.0EV IMGP0124.
33 Photo, Video & Audio Playback English No. Name 1 Playback mode 2 Image resolution 3 Protect 4 Sharpness 5 Flash mode 6 Color mode 7 8 File x of y number of files SD card / Internal memory 9 Histogram 10 File Name 11 Date and Time 12 13 Next Battery status 14 15 Previous Voice memo Icon Photo mode: Video mode: 640 (640x480), 320 (320x240) Photo mode: Video mode: 00:00:00 (Length of the video clip.) Playback Mode Display x/y Photo mode: IMGP0123.JPG Video mode: IMGP0124.
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 34 Mode icons 17 ISO Speed 18 Contrast 19 White balance 20 Saturation 21 AE Metering 22 23 24 25 EV Compensation Shutter speed Aperture value Image quality Please see “Capture/Video Mode Display” on page 10 for detailed information. English 16 +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV 1/2000 sec. ~ 2 sec. Viewing Photos / Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Playback button .
35 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Viewing M-Burst Photos To view your multi-burst photos on the LCD screen: 1. Press the Playback button . The most recent photo or video clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos. English 3. When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1st frame to the 16th frame at 2 frames per second like a slideshow. 4.
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 36 2. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB/AV port on the camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input sockets. 4. The LCD screen turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV screen. Follow the same steps described in “Viewing Photos / Videos on the LCD Screen” on page 34. English Video Audio Zooming In/Out During Playback The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during playback.
37 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Using the Playback Menu Access the playback menu to view further information, configure printing settings, view a slideshow, or delete photos or movies. To access the playback menu: 10M 1/140 THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES EXIT English 1. Press the Playback button . 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Left/ DPOF Right navigation to select the function from the menu, and press the OK button to enter. 3.
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 38 Slideshow 10M 1/140 START INTERVAL LOOP EXIT To view a slideshow: 5 SEC 1. Press the MENU button to select SLIDESHOW from the menu, OFF then press the OK button to enter the Slideshow function. 2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to SLIDESHOW select from the available options: • START: Select to start the slideshow. • INTERVAL: Select to set the interval time between each photo during the slideshow.
39 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Rotate The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo. English To rotate an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select ROTATE from the menu. Press the OK button to enter. 2. Press Left/Right navigation button to rotate the selected image. 3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select OK or • OK: Confirm the selection and save the image. OK . • : Select to discard the changes and return to the main menu. 4.
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 40 Move The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card. 10M 1/3 To move an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select MOVE from the menu. 2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options: • THIS IMAGE: Select to move the current image to a memory card. • ALL IMAGES: Select to move all images to a memory card. • EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.
41 Photo, Video & Audio Playback 5. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the following options: English • Select to review the trimmed video clip. • Select to save the trimmed video clip as a new file or overwrite the original video. Select EXIT to discard the changes. • Select to return to the main menu. NEW FILE OVERWRITE EXIT Note: The Divide function is only available when a video file is selected. Video clips shorter than one second cannot be edited.
Photo, Video & Audio Playback 42 Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation: The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager. Copy the files from the drives to the directory on your PC. 3X OPTICAL ZOOM ON / OFF Use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and ArcSoft VideoImpression (provided on the software CD) to view or edit the photos and videos respectively.
43 Camera Settings Camera Settings The Setup Menu English The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences. OK Enter To access the setup menu: Press OK to enter 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes. SETUP 2. Select SETUP from the menu. Press the OK button to enter, then the submenu appears. 3.
Camera Settings 44 Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays on the LCD screen. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can press the button to delete the ON OFF QUICK VIEW English photo immediately. Press the OK button to confirm. Select ON (default) to enable the function or OFF to disable it. Note: The Quick View function is not available in Burst and M-Burst modes.
45 Camera Settings Auto Power Off English The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time after which the camera will power down when inactive. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. Two options are available: • 5 MIN (default) • 2 MIN 5 MIN 2 MIN AUTO POWER OFF Video Out The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending on the type of your TV. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options.
Camera Settings 46 Language ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRAN ç AIS ITALIANO LANGUAGE Image Storage The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and video clips will be stored. The camera features 10 MB internal memory but you can AUTO also insert an SD/SDHC card (See “Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card” on INTERNAL MEMORY page 16 for more details). Two options are available: • AUTO (default): When selected, the camera chooses the storage medium automatically.
47 Camera Settings Reset The Reset setting allows you to reset the camera to the original factory default settings except date&time, language, and video out format. This means all modifications you have made to the camera settings will be cleared. English Once selected, the reset screen displays a confirmation message. Press the OK button to enter the selection function, select YES to proceed with the Reset or EXIT (default) to cancel.
Specifications 48 General Optics Resolution / Image Type LCD Dimensions Exterior Casing Aperture Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal Length Photo Graphic Range Camera Features Shutter Speed Viewfinder Auto Power Off / Time Out ISO Equivalent External Memory Flash Modes Shooting Mode Tripod Mount Macro Approx. 10.1 M Pixels / 1/2.33 CCD 2.7”TFT, 230,000 Pixels Approx. 93(W) x 58(H) x 23.5(D)mm Plastic housing + Chromed plastic center frame Wide: F2.9, Tele: F5.2 Up to 3x Up to 5x f=5.7mm (W), 17.
49 Specifications Image Resolution Image File Formats Image Quality Mode Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.
Power Connectivity Standards Battery Battery Life Camera Interface Host Platform Operating Temperature Language D-LI95 Lithium-ion CIPA 200 images USB 2.
51 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting English Problem Action Camera does not turn on • The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. • The battery is installed incorrectly. Reinsert the battery observing the correct polarity. Camera turns off automatically Press the Power button again to turn on the camera. LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD when AUTO LCD Off setting(30 SEC or 1 MIN) is activated.
Troubleshooting 52 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
