Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing the 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’s 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.
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. Caution 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 • 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. 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.
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.
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).
• 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.
Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Contents of the Operating Manual..................................................11 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................12 Names of Parts...........................................................
Taking Pictures 44 Taking Pictures ...................................................................................44 Changing the Mode ........................................................................44 Selecting the Capture Mode ...........................................................44 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................45 Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) ............47 Using the Help Function ....................................
Playback/Deleting/Editing 90 Playing Back Images ..........................................................................90 Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................90 Zoom Display..................................................................................90 Playing Back Movies ......................................................................92 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................93 Nine Image Display .......
Appendix 130 List of City Codes .............................................................................130 Optional Accessories .......................................................................131 Messages...........................................................................................132 Troubleshooting................................................................................134 Main Specifications ..........................................................................
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Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 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. 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.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S55 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW32 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB7 (∗) Two AA alkaline batteries PC Connection Manual ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp Power switch Flash Speaker Microphone Lens Terminal cover PC/AV terminal DC input terminal Back Flash status lamp (red) Focus status lamp (green) Mode dial Card cover release lever Strap lug Card cover Battery cover LCD monitor Tripod socket 13
Names of Operating Parts DISPLAY button i Delete button Power switch Shutter release button Zoom /w/x/f/y button Q Playback button OK button Four-way controller 4 (b) 5 (zqs) 2 (gj) 3 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.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Getting Started Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
Powering the Camera 1 1 Getting Started 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 2 3 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indicators on the battery chamber.
• Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time (at 23°C with new batteries) The following shows the number of shots and playback time possible when using various batteries.
DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet 1 1 Getting Started 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 3 4 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. Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter. Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet.
Using the AC Adapter Overseas 1 Getting Started AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket shape in your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World” (p.
Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World 1 A North America U.S.A.
Installing the SD Memory Card 2 SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 1 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 Press down on the card cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Data Backup 1 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. Getting Started Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening or closing the card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.68 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.69 1 Getting Started 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. Selecting the Image Quality 1p.
1 Getting Started Superior (5MB: 2560×1920 C) Super (5MB: 2560×1920 D) Normal (3MB: 2048×1536 D) Economy (0.3MB: 640×480 D) The default setting is Super. Higher quality Appropriate Quality According to Use (Auto Select Mode) High quality photo printing, A4 size or larger prints, editing or creating images etc. Postcard size prints Use on the Internet/e-mail, etc. The number of recorded pixels and quality are set together in - (Auto Select) mode. (1p.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started Q Playback button 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on. The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned on. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.44 Taking Pictures 1p.
Power switch Mode Dial 1 Getting Started QPlayback button 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 immediately play back images or audio data without shooting pictures. The mode does not switch to Capture mode even if the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button. The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode. The lens does not extend.
Initial Setting After purchasing the camera, before using it for the first time set the language, date and time. 1 Getting Started Power switch Four-way controller OK button MENU button 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.
If you have set the wrong language by mistake, use the following procedure to reset the language. 1 1 2 Getting Started 3 4 5 Press the MENU button twice. Press the four-way controller (5) twice. Press the four-way controller (23) to choose the [Language/ ]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the display language. Press the OK button.
5 Set the day and year in the same manner. (Pressing the four-way controller (4) moves the frame to the previous item.) If you select [12H] in step 3, the setting switches between AM and PM corresponding to the time. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. • 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.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Power switch 2 Mode Dial Quick Start DISPLAY button i Delete button Zoom/f/y button LCD monitor The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 4 The camera turns on. 2 3 Set the mode dial to R. Check the image on the LCD monitor. The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
Using the Shutter Release Button Lit Blinks Focus status lamp (green) Subject is in focus Subject is out of focus 2 Quick Start 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.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures i Delete button 2 Q Playback button Quick Start LCD monitor Four-way controller Playing Back Images You can display the still picture you have just taken. 1 Press the Q Playback 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 06/10/2005 10:25 for two seconds or more switches the mode to the Playback mode, and the lens is retracted.
Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). 100-0004 06/10/2005 10:25 2 Quick Start The image is rotated 90° clockwise each time the button is pressed. • 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.
Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 Common Operations 7 Capture Mode 1 DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.45) 2 Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. Press it and hold it down to retract the lens. (1p.32) 3 Zoom button You can change the shooting area by pressing the Zoom button. (1p.56) 4 0 button Displays the Help screen in - mode. (1p.
2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Playback Mode 3 DISPLAY button Common Operations 1 Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.93) Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and Protect screen. (1p.100, p.105) 2 i Delete button 3 Q Playback button 4 Zoom/f/y button 5 0 button 6 Four-way controller 7 OK button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.96) Switches to the Capture mode. (1p.
5 1 2 3 4 3 Common Operations Voice Recording Mode 1 Shutter release button 2 Q Playback button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. (1p.84) Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode. (1p.85) 3 Four-way controller (in Playback mode) (2) Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.85) (45) Selects previous and next image and sound file before playback. (3) Stops playback.
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. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu is selected. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].
Example of Menu Operation [A Rec. Mode] Menu Rec. Mode MENU Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 3 Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK MENU button Common Operations Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK Rec.
[Q Playback] Menu [B Set-up] Menu Set-up Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting OK OK MENU Exit OK OK 3 MENU Exit 3sec Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting OK OK To the next screen MENU Exit OK OK Common Operations Set-up Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter To the next screen The [A R
Enlarging a Menu Display Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display. Example of Menu Operation Rec. Mode 3 Common Operations Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 MENU Exit Auto OK MENU Exit Quality Level w OK 2560 MENU x Auto OK w Auto OK OK AWB MENU x Exit OK OK Rec. Mode Focusing Area AWB Multi OK OK White Balance OK 2560 Exit Rec.
Menu List [A Rec. Mode] Menu Yes ... Adjustable # ... Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = 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.
[Q Playback] Menu Item 3 Page For protecting images from deletion p.99 DPOF For setting the printing service to print out images p.108 Slideshow For playing back recorded images successively p.95 Resize For changing the size of images p.110 Image/Sound Copy For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa p.114 Digital Filter For creating a filter effect using filters (red, blue, green, etc.) p.
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Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Changing the Mode Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 4 • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button. Normal Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on. 11 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 Focus frame 6 Card/Built-in memory 06/10/2005 10:25 7 Remaining number of recordable images 8 Date and time 9 8 9 Battery level indicator 2 3 1 11 2304 AWB AUTO 6 5 Grid Display A grid appears to help you compose your pictures.
Using Histogram Number of pixels A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken. For instance, the graph peak tends to Brightness appear on the left side for a darker (Dark) (Bright) image, and the graph peak tends to appear on the right side for a brighter image.
1 2, 3 Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Auto Select Mode) 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 06/10/2005 10:25 automatically recognized by the camera, and one of the following icons appears. H : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view. = : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a portrait shot. .
1 2 3, 4 5, 6 Using the Help Function 4 Taking Pictures 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. 1 2 Set the mode dial to -. Press the 0 button. The Help screen appears on the LCD monitor. Mode Dial Auto Select Exit ?/Fn 3 4 5 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Mode Dial], [Four-way Controller] or [Buttons on Back Cover].
1 3, 4 Setting the Functions (Program Mode) 1 2 Set the mode dial to R. Set the functions you want to use. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.65 to p.81) for details of how to set the functions. 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. 4 4 Taking Pictures 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.
1 5, 6 2, 3 4 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) 4 Taking Pictures You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 9 available modes in Picture mode. Flower (default setting) Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures. Self-portrait Surf ; Snow Sunset Museum 1 2 Lets you take pictures of yourself or be included in pictures. Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds such as beaches.
3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the Picture mode. Flower 4 OK Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. 5 8 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 OK 06/10/2005 10:25 Press the shutter release button fully. In Picture mode, the saturation, contrast, sharpness and white balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each mode.
1 2, 3 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) 4 Taking Pictures 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 .. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 17 Press the shutter release button halfway. 06/10/2005 10:25 Press the shutter release button fully.
1 2, 3 Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode) This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings. 3 4 Set the mode dial to H. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. 4 06/10/2005 10:25 Taking Pictures 1 2 The picture is taken. Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.
1 2, 3 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) 4 This mode lets you take movies. Sound can be recorded at the same time. Taking Pictures 1 Set the mode dial to C. The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Flash Off icon 2 Movie mode icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time 2 Press the shutter release button. 1 2 3 4 00:01:23 06/10/2005 10:25 Recording starts. The flash status lamp flashes during recording.
3 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.
1 -dR+C.H= Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. 4 Taking Pictures 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button 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. When you turn off the digital zoom in the “A Rec.
Disabling the Digital Zoom Function 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select P(Off). 4 Press the OK button. Rec. Mode Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation MENU E x i t 30fps 0.5sec OK OK The camera is ready to take pictures.
2, 3 1 -dR+C.H= Using the Self-Timer 1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. 4 Taking Pictures The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. 4 g The self-timer is engaged and the selftimer lamp lights for about seven seconds. The picture is taken 06/10/2005 10:25 approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
2, 3 1 -dR+.H= Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. 4 06/10/2005 10:25 2 Taking Pictures 1 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
3 2 1 Remote control unit E (Remote control unit F has no zoom button.) -dR+C.H= Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) 4 Taking Pictures 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. 1 2 3 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to displayh on the LCD monitor.
Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit 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 2, 3 4 + 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 +.
1 5, 6 2, 3 4 + Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode) 4 Taking Pictures 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. 1 2 3 4 Set the mode dial to +. Press the four-way controller (3). The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears. Use the four-way controller (23 45) to select == (Two-in-One). Press the OK button.
1 6, 7 2, 3, 5 4, 8 + Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) 1 2 Set the mode dial to +. Press the four-way controller (3). 4 Taking Pictures 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-SW32) 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.
6 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 7 4 Taking Pictures 64 Move the camera to the right and take the second image. 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. 8 10 OK Press the OK button. The screen returns to Step 5.
Setting the Shooting Functions 1 -dR+C.H= Selecting the Focus Mode (No icon) Autofocus 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.). 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.
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 For distant focus For closer focus 4 3m 1 0.3 .
1 -dR+.H= Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye reduction d 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. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
Rec. Mode MENU Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 2, 3 4 MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+.H= Selecting the Recorded Pixels Taking Pictures 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.69).
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+.H= Selecting the Quality Level Quality Levels C Best D Better E Good 1 Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites. 4 Taking Pictures You can choose the image compression rate.
1 Rec. Mode Image Quality MENU 3, 4 Superior Recorded pixels: 2560x1920 (5M) Quality level: Exit MENU OK OK 5 2 - Selecting the Image Quality Taking Pictures 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. Image Quality Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Number of Pixels* Superior Super Normal 2560×1920 2560×1920 2048×1536 C D D 5M 5M 3M Economy 640×480 D 0.
MENU 2, 3, 4 5 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 R+C. Adjusting the White Balance White Balance F Auto G Daylight H Shade I J K 1 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. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other Tungsten Light tungsten light.
Manual Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. 1 2 3 Point the camera at the white material so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor. White Balance AWB Press the OK button. The white balance is automatically MENU E x i t OK A d j u s t 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.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+.H= Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). 4 Focusing Area Spot 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting. 4 Press the OK button.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+C.H= Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) 4 Taking Pictures You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. AE Metering Modes 1 L Multi-segment M Center-weighted N Spot The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+.H= Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 4 Sensitivity 50 100 200 400 1 Automatically set in a range from 50 to 400 (50 to 200 in Night Scene Mode). • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode 2560 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 C Setting the Frame Rate You can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate. 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Frame Rate]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the frame rate. 4 Press the OK button. Rec.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+.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). Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review].
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 R+. Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) 4 You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Taking Pictures 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 [Sharpness].
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 R+. Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 1 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)]. Rec.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 R+. Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast. 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low (–)]. Rec.
MENU 2, 3 4 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 dR+C.H= Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the EV setting. Rec. Mode Contrast EV Compensation 0.
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. Item Description Default Setting The flash mode setting on the b button is saved. O The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved.
MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 1 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] menu appears. Rec. Mode Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation MENU 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Recording and Playback of Sound 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. 2, 3 4 1 Speaker Microphone 5 Recording and Playback of Sound 84 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 2 00 : 01 00 1 : 22 Press the shutter release button.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. 1, 5 2, 3, 4 1 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the recording to play back. Playback time 100-0012 00 0 : 01 1 : 41 Press the four-way controller (2). 0 : 03 3 : 25 00 Playback starts. • The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image. 1 2, 3 Recording a Voice Memo 5 Recording and Playback of Sound 86 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. O appears on the four-way controller operation guide on the LCD monitor if there is no voice memo attached to the displayed image. 2 100-0004 06/10/2005 10:25 Four-way controller operation guide Press the OK button.
MENU 2, 3 4 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 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 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Record Voice Memo]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].
1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 If U appears, a voice memo has been recorded for the displayed image. 5 Recording and Playback of Sound 88 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. 2 100-0004 05sec 2005/06/10 10:25 Press the four-way controller (2). The voice memo is played back. 3 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback of the voice memo stops. Deleting a Voice Memo 1p.97 .
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Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images Q Playback button 2 1 3 Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.32) for instructions. Zoom Display 6 You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. Playback/Deleting/Editing 1 2 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to magnify. Press x/y on the Zoom/f/y x1.8 button.
MENU 2, 3 4 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Setting the Quick Zoom Function You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off]. 4 Press the OK button.
4 1, 2, 3 Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing • The following operations can be performed during playback.
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. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed. 1 Protect icon 2 Voice Memo icon 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 12 4 100-0004 06/10/2005 10:25 7 1 6 5 234 100-0004 2304 6 AWB AUTO 1/30 F2.
2, 3 1 Nine Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. 2 Press w/f on the Zoom/f/y button. 100-0017 1 Nine images appear. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an image. When ten or more 2 images have been recorded, the previous nine images appear when you press the Selected image four-way controller (4) while image 1 is selected.
1, 3, 4 5 2 Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the builtin 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 Press the MENU button. The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow]. 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the playback interval.
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.99) 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 96 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image or sound to delete. 2 Press the i Delete button. The Delete screen appears. 3 4 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]. Press the OK button.
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 Press the i Delete button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Sound Deletion]. 4 Press the OK button. Sound Deletion Delete Cancel All Exit MENU OK OK The voice memo is deleted.
1 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 Press the i Delete button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 98 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All]. Press the OK button. All the images and sounds are deleted.
MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 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 [Q Playback] 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.
4 MENU 2, 3, 5 6 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Protecting All Images and Sounds You can protect all the images and sounds. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] 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 Playback/Deleting/Editing 4 5 6 MENU Exit DISP All Press the DISPLAY button.
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. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. 2 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.
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 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 102 Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. The image following the current image is played. 2 Press the remote zoom button on the remote control unit.
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. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Printing Single Images 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [Q Playback] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF]. Press the four-way controller (5).
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies, then press the four-way controller (3). 100-0001 6 01 Copies Date The frame moves to [Date]. MENU Exit DISP Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to insert the date or not. All OK OK O(On) : The date will be imprinted. P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted. 7 Press the OK button. Prints can be made according to the settings.
4 MENU 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 8 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 Printing All Images 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 The [Q Playback] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF]. Press the four-way controller (5). The DPOF screen appears. Press the DISPLAY button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies. DPOF setting for all images You can print up to 99 copies. Copies Date Press the four-way controller (3).
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.
Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. 2 Press the OK button. The Print One screen appears. Print All Print One Print w/ DPOF settings OK 3 4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to print. 100-0001 Print this image Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 OK C o p i e s 01 DISP MENU Date Exit OK Date Print O(On) : The date will be imprinted.
Printing All Images 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All]. Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. The number of copies you choose applies to all the images. 4 Print All Copies 01 20 Total DISP MENU Date Exit OK Date Print 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. 5 Press the OK button.
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.
Editing Images MENU 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 5, 9, 11 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 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.
6 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the recorded pixels. 7 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. 8 9 10 11 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality. 100-0001 Select resolution and quality Recorded Pixels Quality Level MENU Exit 1600 OK OK Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The resized image is saved. • Movies cannot be resized.
MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 6, 8 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 1 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-andwhite + blue), a soft filter, five illustration filters and two special effect filters. The Digital Filter mode enables you to edit pictures using these filters.
5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor. The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect. 6 7 8 100-0003 1 MENU Exit OK OK Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the OK button. The image is saved with the digital filter effect.
Copying Files MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 Playback Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Image/Sound Copy Digital Filter MENU Exit 3sec OK OK 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.
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. Image/Sound Copy 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 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ and press the OK button. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file to copy. 6 Press the OK button. The selected file is copied to the built-in memory.
Settings Camera Settings How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 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.
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 [B Set-up] menu. Choosing [0] turns the volume off. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Operation Sound screen appears.
How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appears on the camera. 1 2 Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Date Adjust screen appears.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU 6 Exit OK OK Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to month. 7 Press the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Date Adjust Date Style m m / d d / y y 12H 01 / 01 / 2005 AM 12 : 00 Set the day and year in the same manner. MENU E x i t OK O K (Pressing the four-way controller (4) moves the frame to the previous item.
How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode 2560 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU AWB Multi Auto Exit OK OK Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Initial Setting” (p.27) 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 [B Set-up] menu.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU 6 Exit OK OK 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. 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. 7 Press the OK button twice.
How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and Screen Effects 1 2 Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Screen Setting The Screen Setting screen appears.
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time On mm/dd/yy Off English Screen Setting MENU 8 Exit OK OK Press the OK button four times. 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].
How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 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 3 Select [Language/ ] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Set-up 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 or other video device. 1 2 Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-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 or other video device. 3 Press the OK button.
How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK 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 [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
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 3 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [2 min], [3 min], [5 min] or [Off]. 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.
How to call the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Exit 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK OK Registering Functions You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the [A Rec. Mode] menu and register them on the four-way controller.
Set-up 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 2 and (–) on 3, or (–) on 4 and (+) 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 Align the mode dial with one of the following; d , R , + , . , H , =.
Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time.
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-CC32 Strap O-ST20 (∗)/Sports strap O-ST30/Leather Strap O-ST24/ Strap O-ST8 Remote control unit E Remote control unit F Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied with the camera.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Messages during shooting Compression error Memory card full Built-in memory full Battery depleted. the image is not stored Image folder cannot be created. Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the quality/size and try again. 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.
Messages for both Memory card error Card not formatted Card locked Data being recorded Deleting Formatting Battery depleted Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to play back images or sounds 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.116) The SD Memory Card is write-protected. (p.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Camera will not Batteries are not turn on installed Batteries are installed incorrectly Battery power is low No image on the LCD monitor Shutter will not release 8 Appendix 134 Picture is dark LCD monitor is set to OFF Camera is connected to a PC by the USB cable Camera is connected to a TV Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging Remedy Check batteries are installed .If not, install batteries. Check orientation of batteries.
Problem Cause Subject is not in Subject is difficult to focus focus on Subject is not in focusing area Subject is too close Zoom does not function in Super Macro mode. The “Battery depleted” error message may appear when you turn on the power after purchasing the camera or after replacing the batteries if the batteries had been removed for a long time. However, this is not an error. Wait a short period and then turn the power switch on again, the power should come on normally.
Main Specifications Type Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 5.0 megapixels 5.36 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.
White Balance Lens Digital Zoom LCD Monitor Playback Functions Focusing System Manual Focus Exposure Mechanism Movie Capture Modes Shutter Drive Modes Self-Timer Time Function Remote Control Unit Power Supply 8 Appendix Flash 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 f/2.6 - f/4.
Battery Life Recording still images: Approximately 370 images or less (when using the CR-V3 lithium battery) *1 Playback still images: Approximately 450 minutes or less (when using the CR-V3 lithium battery) *2 *1 The image storage capacity is a guideline based on CIPA standard measurement conditions, and may vary depending on actual shooting conditions of use. (Measuring conditions: LCD monitor is on, 50% flash use, 23°C.
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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.
• 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. 8 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
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.
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. Located at: 600 12 th 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.
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