PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Scandinavia AB 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
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’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.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injury. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera.
Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring.
• If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire. 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.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof performance. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.
Waterproof and Dustproof Function • This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and Class 5 dustproof performance (IP58). • To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera, the front of the lens is protected by glass. As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken, the glass should be kept clean at all times.
Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..................
Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................48 Setting with the Menus ...................................................................48 Menu List ........................................................................................51 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................53 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................58 Setting the Playback Mode......................
Recording Movies .............................................................................106 Recording a Movie........................................................................106 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................108 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................109 Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................110 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) ...
Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................149 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................149 Printing Single Images..................................................................150 Printing All Images........................................................................152 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................153 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer.......................
In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2 5or 4 3or The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. A mode This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files.
Composition 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.
Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio W20 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera! In addition to being certified for water resistance for thirty minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters (5 ft.
Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures! With the Optio W20, not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture, but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode, the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture. A total of 20 seconds of sound, 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, are saved. (p.
Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio W20 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.114, p.132) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.
Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You! With its compact, stylish design, the Optio W20 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone. It has a useful clock function, “Clock Mode” for telling the time too. (p.179) Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The Optio W20 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first.
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio W20 Strap O-ST20 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW58 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (*) Battery charger D-BC8 (*) AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.186).
Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch, power indicator (green) Microphone Speaker Flash Lens Self-timer lamp (red) Strap lug Back LCD monitor Battery/card cover Battery cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery lock lever DC input terminal PC/AV terminal 17
Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Green/i button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1 2 3 4 38 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 09/25/2006 +1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Shooting mode (p.53) Flash mode (p.87) Drive mode (p.76, p.77, p.78) Focus mode (p.85) Camera shake icon (p.83) Digital zoom icon (p.80) Memory status (p.34) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator (p.24) 10 Focus frame (p.40) 11 EV compensation (p.82) 12 Date and time (p.38) 13 World time setting (p.
Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.119) A11 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 100 - 0038 7M A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B10 200 1/250 F3.3 09/25/2006 14:25 A9 A10 Playback mode (p.60) A10 Four-way controller guide Folder number (p.
Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. Getting Started 1 1 2 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
Powering the Camera 1 Battery 3 Getting Started To power outlet 2 AC plug cord Charging indicator While charging: Lights red Charging finished: Lights green Battery charger 1 Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. 1 2 3 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Battery cover lock lever Battery lock lever 1 1 Getting Started 2 Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3.
1 Getting Started • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time.
Recycling Batteries This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol. Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera 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 from country to country.
Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World 1 A Getting Started North America U.S.A.
4 1 1 DC terminal AC adapter Getting Started AC plug cord 2 3 Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover. Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the camera with the 2 symbol pointed toward the LCD monitor. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Battery cover lock lever Getting Started SD Memory Card socket 2 1 SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.34) • Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
1 Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor. Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover.
Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 30 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion Write-protect of existing data or formatting of the card. switch r appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected. • Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Recorded Pixels 1 Getting Started Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89 1 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.
Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m (640×480) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. D (320×240) Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 Getting Started The default setting is m (640×480). Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C Best D Better E Good Clearer images Grainier images The default setting is C (Best). Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use 30fps 15fps Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time.
Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch/power indicator 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off. Taking Pictures 1p.
Power switch 1 Playback Only Mode Getting Started Q button Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode. 1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The camera turns on in Playback Only Mode. To switch from Playback Only Mode to A mode, turn the camera off and then turn it on again. Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.
Initial Settings 1 Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Getting Started Power switch Four-way controller 4 button 3 button The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later.
2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel DST OFF OK OK Daylight saving time If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. 1 Getting Started The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38).
Setting Hometown and DST 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting The frame moves to [Hometown]. Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. 6 Press the four-way controller (3). English Hometown New York DST OFF MENU Cancel OK OK The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). 8 Press the 4 button.
6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2006 Time Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. OK Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2006 Time Change the day and year in the same manner. MENU Cancel Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.
Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button 2 Zoom/w/x button Quick Start The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 2 3 4 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture mode. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. 2 Quick Start Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red.
Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button 2 Quick Start Q button Four-way controller Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode.
i button Q button Four-way controller 2 Quick Start 4 button Rotating the Displayed Image 1 2 3 4 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (234 5) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button. The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the rotation direction and press the 4 button.
Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 3 5 Common Operations 6 7 8 A Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.34) 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.40) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (p.106) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.154) 3 Green button Switches to the Green Mode. (p.
6 Four-way controller (2) (3) (4) (5) (23) : : : : : Changes the drive mode. (p.76, p.77, p.78) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) Changes the flash mode. (p.87) Changes the focus mode. (p.85) Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.86) 7 4/W button 8 3 button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.83) Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.
1 2 3 4 5 6 3 Common Operations 7 8 Q Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.34) 2 Shutter release button 3 Green/i button Switches to A mode. (p.114) Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.124) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.126) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.116) Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.
5 Q button Switches to A mode. (p.114) 6 Four-way controller (2) 7 4/W button 3 Common Operations : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.122, p.156) (3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.61) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.122, p.156) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image display. (p.42) Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback. (p.
Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [u Setting] menu. During recording 3 During playback Common Operations 38 100 0038 100-0038 09/25/2006 14:25 09/25/2006 14:25 MENU Rec.
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Rec.Mode 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity 3 MENU Exit Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. Rec.
To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. 3 Common Operations To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).
Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.181) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is reset. [A Rec.Mode] Menu This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies.
• Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.64) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.58) You can also change the order of the menu items, so that you can put frequently used items on top of less used ones. (p.
1, 2 3 Setting the Shooting Mode 3 1 2 3 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode. A shooting mode guide appears about 2 seconds after the shooting mode is chosen. You can turn off the shooting mode guide by operating the menu. Refer to “Setting the Guide Display” (p.177) for details of how to operate the menu. Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
There are 25 available shooting modes. 1 5 Auto Picture Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically. 2 R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.63) 3 A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in this mode. Use the flash if including people in your picture. (p.66) 3 Common Operations 4 C Movie Use this mode for taking movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. (p.
8 I Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. 9 B Underwater Use this mode for taking pictures underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.72) 3 Q Underwater Movie Use this mode to record movies underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.72) a 4 Blur Reduction Common Operations 0 Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. The camera reduces camera shake by increasing shutter speed and sensitivity.
d E Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.70) e Y Frame Composite Use this mode to take pictures with a frame. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h. (p.67) 3 Common Operations f C Synchro Sound Record Automatically records the sound 10 sec. before and after the shutter is released. (p.
j y Fireworks Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks. It is best to use a tripod as the shutter speed is fixed at 4 sec. (p.66) k D Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish. N Text Use this mode to take clear pictures of text. You can change the image to black and white or reverse the colors. (p.75) m J Museum For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted.
Calling Up a Specific Menu When you assign functions to the Green button, pressing the Green button displays the menus one after another. This is useful for going straight to the setting screens of frequently used functions such as EV Compensation, Sensitivity and White Balance. • The following functions can be assigned to the Green button: Green Mode, Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, AE Metering, Sensitivity, EV Compensation, Focusing Area, Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.
4 5 6 7 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Choose a function and press the 4 button. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the necessary functions. Press the 3 button twice. Green Button 1 2 3 4 Green Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity MENU Cancel OK OK The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Using the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode.
Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button. 100 0038 100-0038 3 Common Operations 09/25/2006 14:25 MENU Slideshow MENU Resize OK OK MENU SHUTTER OK OK OK Press halfway 38 09/25/2006 14:25 Close the Playback Mode Palette and go to A mode.
Playback Mode Palette Page p.120 p.132 p.134 p.135 p.43 p.137 p.138 p.143 p.144 p.145 p.140 p.
Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 1 4, 5 2 3 5 4 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In 5 (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four shooting modes: U (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and I (Portrait mode). 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select 5 (Auto Picture mode). 3 4 The Capture Mode Palette appears.
1 3, 4 R Setting The Functions (Program Mode) 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program mode). 3 4 The Capture Mode Palette appears. Press the OK button. Set the functions you want to use. 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 and recorded pixels.
2, 3 1 9 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) 4 In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Taking Pictures 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus.
3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed. (p.59) • In Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture 38 Mode Palette in Green Mode. If you try to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, (key lock icon) appears.
4, 5 1, 2 3 A4y Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Blur Reduction/Fireworks Mode) 4 Taking Pictures You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. A 4 y Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
7, 8 1, 2, 4 3, 5, 6 Y Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite). Press the 4 button. 3 4 A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears. 5 MENU Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Press the 4 button. 6 Press the 4 button. 7 8 4 The Capture Mode Palette appears.
4, 5 1, 2 3 I>z Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Self-portrait/ Natural Skin Tone) 4 Taking Pictures In I, > or z mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture. I > z 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
• If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in I, > or z mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I, > or z mode. • In I, > or z mode, only I, > or z and the focus frame appear on the LCD monitor. No other shooting information is displayed. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button.
6, 7 1, 2, 4 3, 5 E F F(H G G) Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) 4 Taking Pictures Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet). Press the 4 button.
7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. In E mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.
4, 5 1, 2 3 BQ Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode/Underwater Movie Mode) 4 Taking Pictures This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 30 minutes. In addition, this camera complies with JIS Class 5 dustproof performance (IP58). B Q 1 Use the Underwater mode to take underwater still pictures that capture the blueness of the sea. Use the Underwater Movie mode to record movies underwater.
• Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or sand on the waterproof packing of the battery/card cover and check that the cover is securely locked. (p.23) • Before opening the battery/card cover after using the camera underwater, make sure that there is no water, dirt or sand on the battery/card cover or anywhere on the camera. Wipe the camera before opening the cover. • In B mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering. Waterproof and Dustproof Function 1p.
4, 5 1, 2 3 C Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record) A total of 20 seconds, the 10 seconds before and after the shutter release button is pressed fully, of sounds are recorded with the still picture. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Synchro Sound Record). Press the 4 button. The Synchro Sound Record mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
6, 7 1, 2, 4 3, 5 N Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) You can take pictures of text in documents or on a whiteboard so that the text is easy to read. Choose from four text modes. Reversed Color Black and White Negative 1 A picture of the text is taken in its original color. A picture of text is taken with the colors reversed. A picture of the text is taken in black and white. A picture of text is taken with the black and white portions reversed.
3, 4 1, 2 2 59 RAC Yq yDN J zR Using the Self-timer 4 Taking Pictures In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. g Z 1 2 3 4 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake.
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10, 11 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 2, 3, 9 RAq
4 5 Set the interval. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minute, then press the fourway controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the seconds, then press the fourway controller (5). The frame returns to [Interval]. Interval Shoot Interval Number of Shot Start Time MENU Cancel 0 min 10 sec 2 0 hr 0 min OK OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Number of Shot]. 6 1 Press the four-way controller (5).
1 59RACYq yDNJzR Using the Zoom 4 You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Taking Pictures 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. 38 x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. Zoom bar When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom.
Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in A 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 O (On) or P (Off). The selected setting is saved. 4 Press the 3 button. 2/3 MENU Exit Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 4 RACYqDNJ zR Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 4 Taking Pictures You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). • All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal. • S appears when camera shake is likely to occur.
Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright) before and after shooting tells Dark portions Bright portions you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV compensation and take the picture again.
Setting the Shooting Functions 1 2 59RACYqDNJ zR Focus Mode = Standard q Macro s Infinity 3 Pan Focus \ Manual Focus 1 2 Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 1 cm to 60 cm (0.4 in. to 24 in.).
• In y mode, the focus mode is set to s. • In 9 mode, you can only select = and q. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.104 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (5) to select \ and press the 4 button. 4 Focus Mode Manual Focus Taking Pictures The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the LCD monitor when focusing. 3 Press the four-way controller (23).
1 2 59 R A Y q < I B i C \ E 4 Q X > D N J zR Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye b Soft Flash 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 the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. Flash Mode Auto OK OK The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. 4 Taking Pictures [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in the resulting picture.
Rec.Mode 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 MENU Exit 5RAqyDNJz Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture.
3 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. 5 Press the 4 button. Storage Capacity 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel 1319 7M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 OK OK The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 5RAqyDNJz R Selecting the Quality Level C 1 2 3 4 5 6 Best D Better E Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RCYC4 Adjusting the White Balance 4 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. Taking Pictures White Balance Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. G H Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
5 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58) Saving the White Balance 1p.104 Manual Setting 4 Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RCYBC4 Setting the AE Metering 4 You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. AE metering Taking Pictures L M N 1 Multi-segment metering Centerweighted metering Spot AE metering The camera divides the image into 16 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure.
• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully. • If you use the [AE Metering] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 5 RAYqDNJzR Setting the Sensitivity 4 You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range set in the procedures described in “Setting Automatic Sensitivity” (p.97).
Setting Automatic Sensitivity You can choose an automatically adjusted range of sensitivity from among five ranges: 64 to 100, 64 to 200, 64 to 400, 64 to 800 and 64 to 1600. 1 Press the MENU button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 5R A Y q < B i C\E4QX D N J R Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. 4 Setting the Focusing Area Taking Pictures You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple K Spot Automatic W Tracking AF 1 Normal autofocus area The autofocus area becomes smaller. Keeps moving subjects in focus.
7 Press the 4 button. The AF Setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • In Y, C and N mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot). • In 5, I, > and z mode, [Focusing Area] is set to J (Multiple). • If you use the [Focusing Area] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.58) Setting the Focus Limiter 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 5R A Y q < I B i \ E 4 Q X > y D N J z R Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 4 Taking Pictures You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 4 RCYC4 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. The following setting is saved. F (Soft) G (Normal) H (Hard) 4 Rec.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 4 RCC4 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. 4 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Taking Pictures The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. The following setting is saved. F (Low) G (Normal) H (High) 4 Rec.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 4 RCC4 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. 1 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. The following setting is saved. F (Low) G (Normal) H (High) 4 Rec.
Saving the Settings (Memory) 4 Taking Pictures The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On) or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 6 1, 7 1 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). 4 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). 6 Press the 4 button. The Memory setting is saved.
Recording Movies 4, 5 1, 2 3 CQ 4 Recording a Movie Taking Pictures This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Movie OK MENU 3 Press the 4 button. C mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. The following information appears on the LCD monitor.
4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash will not discharge in C mode. • In C mode, the default setting for focus mode is 3. (p.85) The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • When the Focus Mode is set to \, you can adjust the focus before recording starts and during recording. • You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before recording starts and during recording.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit CQ Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and D. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings. (p.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit CQ Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. C 1 Best D Better E Good Clearer images with larger file size Grainier images with smaller file size Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit CQ Selecting the Frame Rate 4 Taking Pictures You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit CQ Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Color Mode]. 5 Press the four-way controller (5).
Rec.Mode MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 CQ Setting the Movie Anti-Shake Function 4 In C and Q mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie anti shake function. Taking Pictures 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears.
Rec.Mode 2, 3, 4, 5 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1, 6 CQ Setting the Optical Zoom You can set whether or not to use the optical zoom during movie recording. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Optical Zoom].
Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as [A mode]. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as [Q mode]. In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on the images that are played back. Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode. To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode 1 Press the Q button.
Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. 1 Frame 1 A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to move the frame.
Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display. 2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
2 1, 2 3 Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 2 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously.
Setting MENU 2, 3 Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit 1, 4 Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button once. 1 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 118 Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [u Setting] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.20 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100 - 0026 09/25/2006 14:25 OK Histogram Movie + Info 100 - 0026 200 1/250 F3.3 09/25/2006 14:25 OK No Info Playing Back and Deleting Images 7M OK 5 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4 MENU OK OK Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 5 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Playing Back and Deleting Images 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). 4 Press the 4 button twice. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
3 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU 3sec Wipe OK Start A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].
Playing Back Movies 2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 09/25/2006 14:25 Playback starts. The following operations can be performed during playback.
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Battery/card cover PC/AV terminal AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) yellow white By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. 2 3 4 Open the battery/card cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
Deleting Images 2 1, 3 4 Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio W20. (p.129) Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD memory card has not been removed.
Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.157), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete Sound]. 4 Press the 4 button. The sound file is deleted.
2, 4 1 3, 5 3, 6 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 126 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Nine thumbnail images appear. 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images and sound files.
4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 6 Delete all selected images/sounds Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted.
1, 2 3 4 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.130) 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 128 1 Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. 2 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. 4 Press the 4 button. Delete all images/sounds All the images and sound files are deleted.
1, 2, 4 3, 5 Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. 1 After deleting a file, press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ] (Image Recovery). 3 Press the 4 button. The number of recoverable images appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recover]. 5 Press the 4 button.
Slideshow 1, 3, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU OK OK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. The Playback Mode Palette appears. The screen for selecting [Select image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.
Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU OK OK Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). 3 Press the 4 button. 5 4 Select image/sound Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds]. All Images/Sounds OK MENU 5 OK Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Protect] or [Unprotect] appears.
Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU OK OK Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available. • Movies cannot be resized.
6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved.
Slideshow 5 5 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 MENU OK OK Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image. 1 2 6 3 Editing and Printing Images 4 5 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to trim. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Trimming). Press the 4 button. The Trimming screen appears. Choose the trimming conditions.
Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU OK OK Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p (Image/Sound Copy).
To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. 5 6 Press the 4 button. 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the file you want to copy. 100 - 0017 Copy this image/sound MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The selected image/sound file is copied.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU OK OK Using the Digital Filters This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc. You can choose from ten filters: B&W, sepia, red, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, soft and fisheye. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 The Playback Mode Palette appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter). Press the 4 button. The digital filter selection screen appears.
When you select the fisheye filter, use the four-way controller (45) to choose from low, normal or high filter-effect. Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Brightness Filter). 4 Press the 4 button.
Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 MENU OK OK Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Redeye Compensation). 4 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
Slideshow 6 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 MENU OK OK Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 6 Editing and Printing Images 140 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).
7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/f/y button to make the image larger or smaller. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. 10 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
How to display the Movie Edit menu Slideshow Four-way controller 4 button MENU OK OK Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit. To stitch two movies together (p.145), choose the first movie (first half). 6 Editing and Printing Images 142 2 Press the four-way controller (3).
Movie Edit OK Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies MENU OK OK OK MENU OK Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture 5 Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen. 6 Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture. 7 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to save.
How to display the Movie Edit menu Slideshow Four-way controller 4 button MENU OK OK Dividing a Movie 5 Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. 6 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0042 00:09 The screen for choosing the dividing position appears. 7 6 Editing and Printing Images 144 Use the four-way controller (2345) to determine the dividing position.
Movie Edit OK Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies MENU OK OK OK OK MENU Stitching Movies 5 6 Select [Stitch Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The movie selection screen appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the second movie (latter half). 100 - 0042 00:20 Select movies of the latter half 6 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. 9 10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Stitch]. Press the 4 button.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files. Slideshow 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 MENU OK 3, 5, 8 OK Printing Single Images 6 Set the following items for each image.
5 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The message [DPOF setting for this image] DPOF setting for appears. this image To make DPOF settings for another image, 00 Copies use the four-way controller (45) to select Date Date another image. MENU Cancel OK OK If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
Slideshow 4 1, 2, 4 1, 3, 5 MENU OK OK Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.146. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for all images] appears.
Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. • You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC8 when the camera is connected to the printer.
Printing Single Images 1 2 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the 4 button. OK The setting screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 5 Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not.
9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. 10 Paper Size Setting Card L 100×150 Postcard 4”×6” Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel 2L 8”×10” A4 Letter 11”×17” A3 OK OK The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. 11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. 100 - 0017 Print all images Copies Total Date The number of copies and date setting that MENU Cancel you choose apply to all the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single Images” (p.
Printing Using the DPOF Settings 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. 2 Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies. Refer to p.146 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings.
Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the top of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Speaker Microphone 4, 5 1, 2 3 1 Program OK MENU OK Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select O (Voice Recording). 3 Press the 4 button.
• If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. This is useful for making short sound recordings, such as for the user sound in the [Sound] menu. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. • Pressing the 4 button clears the voice recording screen from the LCD monitor. Press the 4 button again to display the voice recording screen.
Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. 3 1 2, 3, 4 1 2 3 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 156 4 Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). 1 2 100 - 0025 00:00:00 The sound file is played back. 00:01:30 1 Total file recording time 09/25/2006 2 Playback time 14:25 14 :25 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4, 5 MENU OK OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Voice Memo The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Press the 4 button. 7 MENU OK OK Recording starts. You can record a voice memo continuously for up to 24 hours. 5 Press the 4 button. Recording stops.
2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter Q mode and use the fourway controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 100 - 0038 09/25/2006 14:25 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound 158 The following operations can be performed during playback.
Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Date Adjust screen appears.
7 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. 8 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2006 Time MENU Cancel 9 Press the four-way controller (5). 0:00 OK OK Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h items depending on the date style set in Date 01/01/2006 Step 4.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER] and press the 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 8 Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sound. 9 Press the 3 button. The setting is changed and the screen returns to the [u Setting] menu.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time. You can choose whether the alarm will ring at the same time every day or only once at the set time. Setting the Alarm 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [H Setting] menu 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Alarm screen appears.
8 Press the 4 button twice. The screen returns to the [u Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). 9 Press the 4 button. [Alarm is set] appears and the camera turns off. Setting Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Checking the Alarm 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [H Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The Alarm screen appears. Check the alarm frequency and time.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.160) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination). This is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone.
8 9 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.166 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The World Time screen appears.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit 3 button Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name from the standard name to the date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit 3 button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. The following setting is saved.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [5min], [3min] or [Off].
How to display the Playback Mode Palette Slideshow 1 2, 3, 5 4, 6 MENU OK OK Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^ (Start-up Screen). 4 Press the 4 button. 100 - 0017 The image selection screen appears. 5 Press the 4 button.
How to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu Rec.Mode MENU Green button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button 1/3 7 M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit Changing the Menu Order You can change the order of menu items in the [A Rec.Mode] and [u Setting] menus. Setting frequently used menu items to the top of the menu enables you to go straight to the menu of the desired item. Ex.) To move [AE Metering] to the top of the [A Rec.
How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Format Sound Date Adjust Alarm World Time 1/4 09/25/2006 MENU Exit Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette (p.60), and whether the current shooting mode is displayed when the camera is turned on. 1 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display] on the [B Setting] menu.
4 5 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for resetting the menu setting appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Press the 4 button. Reset Reset to initial setting The settings return to the defaults. Reset Cancel MENU OK OK The following settings are not affected by resetting: Date Adjust, Language/ , World Time, Video Out and Menu Order. Resetting the Menu Order You can reset the menu order to its default.
Displaying the Clock Mode 4 button You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the LCD monitor. 1 Press and hold down the 4 button. The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen. The camera turns off automatically after approximately 10 seconds. Pressing the power switch turns the camera off immediately.
Appendix List of World Time Cities The column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.36) or the World Time (p.166). The column “Video Output Format” indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.
Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. * : The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.104). Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function (p.177).
Flash Mode On Last Memory Setting — Drive Mode Off — Yes Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On — — — — — — — — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes DISPLAY Off — Yes On Normal Normal Normal — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No Item Memory Default Sett
Last Memory Setting According to initial setting Yes Date Yes Yes PC According to initial setting Yes Normal Yes 5 sec Yes 3 min Yes Off Yes Green Mode Yes On Yes Item Default Setting Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display Reset Setting No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Page p.36 p.169 p.170 p.171 p.172 p.173 p.174 p.118 p.58 p.
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes : Can be set and function is available. No : Cannot be set. # : Can be set but function is not available. 9 Appendix , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec. Self-timer) 1 (Continuous Shooting) c (HS Cont.
\Q 4 X y N DJ z R E Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No*12 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC8 (AC adapter D-AC8, AC plug cord) Battery charger kit K-BC8 (*) (Battery charger D-BC8, AC plug cord) AC plug cord name differs depending on the country.
Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the battery charger. (p.22) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. Memory card full (p.28, p.124) Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again. (p.132) Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem Memory card error with the SD Memory Card.
Data being recorded Data being processed Alarm is set This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Battery is not installed Camera will not turn on Battery is installed incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected to a TV No image on LCD LCD monitor is set to monitor OFF Image is displayed but is hard to see Flash is charging Shutter will not release Picture is dark Remedy Check if battery is installed. If not, install battery. Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery according to +- symbols. (p.23) Charge the battery.
Problem Subject is not in focus Flash does not discharge USB connection with computer does not work properly USB connection with printer does not work properly 9 Appendix 190 Cause Remedy Lock focus on another object located at Subject is difficult to same distance (press shutter release focus on with button halfway), then aim at target and autofocus press shutter release button fully (p.41), or use Manual Focus mode. (p.86) Position subject in focus frame in middle of LCD monitor.
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 7.0 megapixels Sensor 7.41 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.
Movie 30fps Built-in 128 MB Memory 1 min. C 20 sec. 56 sec. m 2 min. D 28 sec. 640×480 36 sec. 3 min. E 42 sec. 57 sec. 3 min. C 33 sec. 6 sec. D 4 min. D 45 sec. 320×240 12 sec. 1 min 5 min. E 3 sec. 55 sec. 15fps Built-in 128 MB Memory 3 min. 41 sec. 50 sec. 5 min. 54 sec. 1 sec. 1 min 7 min. 22 sec. 40 sec. 1 min 5 min. 3 sec. 55 sec. 1 min 8 min. 27 sec. 9 sec. 2 min. 11 min. 7 sec. 51 sec. Sound Built-in 128 MB Memory 17 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 36 min. 58 sec. The recording time is for reference only.
Focus Type Still Picture (from lens front) Movie (from lens front) Exposure Mechanism Shooting Modes Digital Filters Movie Shutter EV Compensation Auto Picture, Green, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Blur Reduction, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Frame Composite, Synchro Sound Record, Kids, Soft, Selfportrait, Fireworks, Food, Text, Museum, Natural Skin Tone, Report B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft, Fish Eye, Br
Drive Modes Self-timer Time Function Power Supply Battery Life Max. Charging Time In/Out Port Video Output Format PictBridge 9 Appendix 194 Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous (Normal, High Speed), Interval Shoot Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. World Time 71 cities (28 time zones) Clock display by holding down 4/W Clock Mode button while camera is turned off (approx. 10 sec.
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. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
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.
Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Index Symbols 9 Appendix 200 [A Rec.Mode] menu ......... 51 A mode .................... 10, 114 Q button .................... 44, 47 Q mode ................... 10, 114 [H Setting] menu .............. 52 9 Green Mode ................. 64 | Green Button .... 44, 46, 58 i Delete ................... 43, 124 x Tele ............................... 80 w Wide ............................ 80 y Magnify ....................... 117 f Nine-image display ..... 115 g Self-timer ......................
Clock mode ..................... 179 Color Mode ...................... 111 Computer ......................... 170 Connecting to a printer .... 149 Continuous Shooting 1 .... 77 Contrast ........................... 103 Copy ................................ 135 High Speed Continuous Shooting c ........................77 Histogram ..........................84 Hometown ..........................38 D I Dark portions ..................... 19 Date and time ............ 38, 160 Daylight G ......................
P PAL ................................. 171 Pan Focus 3 ................... 85 Photo processing lab ....... 146 PictBridge ........................ 149 Playback ... 42, 114, 122, 156, 158 Playback Mode Palette ...... 60 Playback Only Mode ......... 35 Playing back movies ........ 122 Playing back sounds ....... 156 Power Saving .................. 173 Power saving function ..... 173 Power switch ......... 34, 44, 46 Press fully (shutter release button) ..... 41 Press halfway (shutter release button) .....
W Waterproof and dustproof ....................... 5, 72 White Balance ................... 92 World Time ...................... 166 Z Zoom button ................ 44, 46 Zoom xw .......................
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