e_kb477_cover_7.fm Page 1 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:22 PM HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
e_kb477_cover_7.fm Page 2 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:22 PM Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities.
e_kb477.book Page 1 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To users of this camera • There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.
e_kb477.book Page 2 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
e_kb477.book Page 3 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be recharged. Do not try to take the batteries apart. The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart. • Do not remove the external seal of the battery. If the seal is removed, the battery may short and may cause a fire, rupture, leak or heat. • When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or capacities.
e_kb477.book Page 4 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Care to be Taken During Handling • When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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).
e_kb477.book Page 5 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • 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. • Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.
e_kb477.book Page 6 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................
e_kb477.book Page 7 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) .......................................................................68 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................69 Using the Zoom ..............................................................................71 Using Pixel Track SR......................................................................
e_kb477.book Page 8 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Playing Back Favorite Images ......................................................119 Deleting Favorite Images..............................................................121 Deleting Images ................................................................................124 Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................124 Deleting Selected Images.............................................................
e_kb477.book Page 9 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Connecting with Computers 173 Preparations ......................................................................................174 Supplied Software ........................................................................174 System Requirements ..................................................................175 Installing the Software ..................................................................177 Setting Up Your Digital Camera ...........
e_kb477.book Page 10 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2or 4or 5or 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.
e_kb477.book Page 11 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM g 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.
e_kb477.book Page 12 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio E70 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.
e_kb477.book Page 13 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! When you take a picture with the Optio E70, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.81). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame (p.141).
e_kb477.book Page 14 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Display Images in Calendar Format! With the Optio E70, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.109). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back. A multitude of functions inside the camera for enjoying images without a Computer! The Optio E70 has a variety of functions to let you enjoy playing back and editing images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first.
e_kb477.book Page 15 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio E70 Strap O-ST51 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW87 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Two AA alkaline batteries 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.209).
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e_kb477.book Page 17 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.46 - p.50) for an explanation of the function of each button.
e_kb477.book Page 18 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display Detailed Display 38 38 10 M OK 200 02/02/2009 14:25 02/02/2009 14:25 OK OK No Info • To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.83).
e_kb477.book Page 19 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 8 6 7 38 1 2 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 5 AUTO 1/250 F3.5 +1.0 02/02/2009 14:25 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting mode (p.63) Face Priority icon (p.65) Pixel Track SR (p.73) Shutter speed Aperture Flash mode (p.89) Drive mode (p.83, p.84) Focus mode (p.91) Digital zoom/Intelligent zoom icon (p.71) 10 Memory status (p.36) 11 Remaining image storage capacity 12 Battery level indicator (p.
e_kb477.book Page 20 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A14 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 38 A1 A2 10 M 200 A9 A10 A11 A12 B1 A3 B2 B3 AUTO 1/250 F3.5 +1.0+1.0 02/02/2009 14:25 A13 A14 Shooting mode (p.63) A9 Remaining image storage capacity Face Priority icon (p.65) A10 Battery level indicator (p.29) Pixel Track SR (p.73) A11 Recorded pixels (p.
e_kb477.book Page 21 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display 100 - 0026 Edit 02/02/2009 14:25 OK Detailed Display 100 - 0026 10 M OK 200 1/250 F3.
e_kb477.book Page 22 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Normal Display/Detailed 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 A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1 to B4 appear only when “Detailed Display” is selected. A3 A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 B4 A4 100 - 0038 A5 A6 A7 A8 10 M 200 1/250 F3.
e_kb477.book Page 23 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Guide Indications A guide for each available button operation appears as follows on the display during operation.
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e_kb477.book Page 25 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 1 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................................... 26 Powering the Camera ............................... 27 Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 32 Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 36 Initial Settings ...........................................
e_kb477.book Page 26 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 1 2 1 2 26 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.
e_kb477.book Page 27 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries 1 Getting Started Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.
e_kb477.book Page 28 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 1 Getting Started • AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries are not rechargeable. • Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time, they may leak.
e_kb477.book Page 29 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Movie Recording Time*2 Approx. 110 min. Playback Time*2 1 Approx. 480 min. Getting Started Image Storage Capacity*1 (flash used for 50% of shots) Approx.
e_kb477.book Page 30 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the AC Adapter 1 Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. Getting Started AC plug cord AC adapter DC coupler DC coupler cable DC terminal 1 2 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery/card cover.
e_kb477.book Page 31 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Open the DC coupler cable cover, pass the DC coupler cable through the opening, and close the battery/card cover. 5 6 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. • Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC coupler cable are inserted securely.
e_kb477.book Page 32 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images 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.36).
e_kb477.book Page 33 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM \ 1 Battery/Card cover Getting Started SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the display. Push the card in until it clicks.
e_kb477.book Page 34 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card 1 Getting Started 34 • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or Write-protect computer. r appears on the display when the card is switch write-protected.
e_kb477.book Page 35 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.93 1 Getting Started The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels in [Movie] on the [A Rec.
e_kb477.book Page 36 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch 1 Getting Started 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjust] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.38 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Press the power switch again.
e_kb477.book Page 37 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image straightaway without taking any more pictures. 1 Getting Started If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction.
e_kb477.book Page 38 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Initial Settings 1 Getting Started 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.42) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.
e_kb477.book Page 39 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel DST OFF OK OK Daylight saving time 1 Getting Started The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Time) appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.42). Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and DST” (p.
e_kb477.book Page 40 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. 1 When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Getting Started 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button. The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.
e_kb477.book Page 41 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Set Hometown and DST 3 Press the four-way controller (3). 1 The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Hometown] screen appears. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. OK OK OK OK Hometown City DST New York MENU Cancel 6 DST OFF Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).
e_kb477.book Page 42 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Getting Started The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2009 Time 0:00 MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h].
e_kb477.book Page 43 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. 9 Date Style mm/dd/ yy 24h Date 01/01/2009 Time 1 0:00 MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. [Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown], and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language” (1p.163).
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e_kb477.book Page 45 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..... 46 Setting the Camera Functions .................
e_kb477.book Page 46 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Understanding the Button Functions A Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.36). 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3 and s modes) (p.61). Takes the still picture when pressed down fully (p.61). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.99). 3 Zoom/w/xbutton Changes the captured area (p.71).
e_kb477.book Page 47 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Four-way controller (2) (3) (4) (5) 7 Changes the drive mode (p.83, p.84). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.63). Changes the flash mode (p.89). Changes the focus mode (p.91). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.18). Green button 9 3 button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.69). Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.52).
e_kb477.book Page 48 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Q Mode 1 2 2 Common Operations 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Power switch 2 Shutter release button 3 Zoom/f/y button Turns the camera on and off (p.36). Switches to A mode (p.50). Press f during single-image display to change to four-image display, and press f again to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed (p.108). Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display.
e_kb477.book Page 49 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 I button Zooms in on the subject’s faces in the face-recognized image in the order the faces were recognized when the picture was taken. (Face close-up playback) (p.117). 6 Four-way controller (2) (3) (2345) 7 2 Common Operations (45) Plays back and pauses a movie (p.107). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.112). Stops a movie during playback (p.107). Displays the previous or next image during single-image display (p.106).
e_kb477.book Page 50 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder display (p.109). Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar display (p.109). Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode 2 Common Operations In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode).
e_kb477.book Page 51 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Displaying data stored in the built-in memory When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and remove the SD Memory Card, or follow the procedure below to use the “Built-in memory display” function. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
e_kb477.book Page 52 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. 2 Common Operations 52 Operating 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 [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between [A Rec.
e_kb477.book Page 53 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM During recording During playback 38 100 0038 100-0038 02/02/2009 14:25 Edit 02/02/2009 14:25 2 Rec.Mode MENU 1/2 1/3 Setting Sound Date Adjust World Time Pixel Track SR Auto Recorded Pixels 10M Focusing Area Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0.0 Movie 02/02/2009 Folder Name Date USB Connection PC MENU Exit MENU Exit 1/2 Rec.Mode Pixel Track SR Auto Recorded Pixels 10M Focusing Area Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0.
e_kb477.book Page 54 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] 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 [Pixel Track SR]. 2 1/2 Rec.Mode Common Operations Pixel Track SR Recorded Pixels Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie Auto 10M Auto 0.0 MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Focusing Area].
e_kb477.book Page 55 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button. 6 Press the Q button. When the [A Rec.
e_kb477.book Page 56 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Menu List 2 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.203) 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.
e_kb477.book Page 57 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM [W Setting] Menu Item Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete All Images Format Page p.157 p.158 p.161 p.163 p.164 p.165 p.166 p.167 p.168 p.
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e_kb477.book Page 59 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures .................................. 60 Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 89 Recording Movies ..................................... 99 Saving the Settings (Memory) ...............
e_kb477.book Page 60 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio E70 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the initial factory default settings). Power switch Shutter release button 3 Taking Pictures Zoom/w/xbutton 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures.
e_kb477.book Page 61 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 4 38 AUTO 1/250 F4.6 02/02/2009 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. • Press the Green button to switch to the 9 (Green) mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically (p.69).
e_kb477.book Page 62 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Press fully This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully depressed position. This takes a picture. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully (first position) (second position) 3 Taking Pictures Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions.
e_kb477.book Page 63 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio E70 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode.
e_kb477.book Page 64 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM There are 18 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Automatically selects the best capture mode. R Program Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested. For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other support is advised. For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed to h pixels.
e_kb477.book Page 65 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the Face Recognition Function The Face Recognition function can recognize up to 32 people’s faces. If it recognizes multiple faces, the camera displays a yellow frame over the main face and white frames over the other face(s). It can display up to a total of 15 frames, including a main frame and white frame(s).
e_kb477.book Page 66 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Switch the Face Recognition Function By default, the Face Recognition function is set to Face Priority On.
e_kb477.book Page 67 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects. Shutter release button Four-way controller 1 2 3 Taking Pictures 4 button 3 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b. Press the 4 button.
e_kb477.book Page 68 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The following restrictions apply in b mode: • You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off. • The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple). • The (Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom or Intelligent Zoom. • If the (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).
e_kb477.book Page 69 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Press the 4 button. The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.63). 4 38 02/02/2009 14:25 Set the functions you want to change. Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.89 - p.98) for details on how to set the functions. Press the shutter release button halfway.
e_kb477.book Page 70 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Shutter release button Green button 3 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 Taking Pictures The camera switches to 9 mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode was selected. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.65). 2 Press the shutter release button halfway.
e_kb477.book Page 71 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Zoom/w/x button Four-way controller 4 button Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. x (Right) enlarges the subject. w (Left) widens the area that is captured by the camera. When you press and hold the x button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom. Once the button is released and pressed again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom. 38 17.
e_kb477.book Page 72 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels z/N 6 f h y i l 3 m Intelligent Zoom Not Available (3× optical zoom only) Approx. 3.5× Approx. 4.2× Approx. 5.3× Approx. 5.7× Approx. 6.8× Approx. 10.7× Approx. 17.1× (Same as 17.1× Digital Zoom) Digital Zoom Equivalent to approx. 17.1× Taking Pictures • It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
e_kb477.book Page 73 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The setting is saved. Rec.Mode Blink Detection Digital Zoom Memory Date Imprint MENU 4 2/2 Off Exit Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. 3 Using Pixel Track SR In P (Pixel Track SR) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are shooting a still image. Pixel Track SR is set to [Auto] in the default settings.
e_kb477.book Page 74 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Pixel Track SR is not available under the following conditions: - in p (Frame Composite), F (Digital Panorama) or o (Half-length Portrait) mode - while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode - while recording a movie - while using the self-timer - when Sensitivity is set to 1600 or higher - when the flash strobes When the Pixel Track SR activates, the shake reduction goes in process before the Instant Review of the image is displayed.
e_kb477.book Page 75 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A, B, c or K. Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.65). 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
e_kb477.book Page 76 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait Mode) o (Half-length Portrait) and P (Portrait) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. Face Recognition (p.65) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures. 3 o Half-length Portrait P Portrait For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom. Fixed to h pixels. For capturing portraits.
e_kb477.book Page 77 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. If the camera recognizes a person's face in o mode, the camera automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown in Step 2. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 3 R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children.
e_kb477.book Page 78 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) 3 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.
e_kb477.book Page 79 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select Y, Z, Z, a, b or b. There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose tone best matches your pet’s coat or fur. 5 MENU Cancel Press the 4 button. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. 7 Press the shutter release button fully.
e_kb477.book Page 80 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button 3 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Taking Pictures 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q or \. Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.65).
e_kb477.book Page 81 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In p (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button Four-way controller 3 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p and press the 4 button. Taking Pictures 1 A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.
e_kb477.book Page 82 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 Press the 4 button. 38 The frame appears on the display. When the camera recognizes a face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.65). 02/02/2009 14:25 6 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Taking Pictures 7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
e_kb477.book Page 83 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the Self-timer 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 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.
e_kb477.book Page 84 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. • In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). • Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. • Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting.
e_kb477.book Page 85 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select j and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Continuous Shooting The camera is ready to take a series of pictures. MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully.
e_kb477.book Page 86 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Shutter release button 3 Four-way controller Taking Pictures 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F. Press the 4 button.
e_kb477.book Page 87 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame. If you select right (5) in Step 4: The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on the left edge of the display. 7 Take the second frame.
e_kb477.book Page 88 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame 1 After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. 2 3 Taking Pictures 88 Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the 4 button. Save: Save the image(s) and exit this screen? Save Saves the captured image(s) Discard and you can retake the first Cancel frame.
e_kb477.book Page 89 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Auto a Flash Off b Flash On d This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the Flash On + Red-eye subject’s eyes.
e_kb477.book Page 90 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Four-way controller 4 button 3 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. Taking Pictures The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Flash Mode Auto MENU 2 Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
e_kb477.book Page 91 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Selecting the Focus Mode = Standard Macro 3 Pan Focus s Infinity 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Focus Mode Standard 3 Taking Pictures q 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. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.).
e_kb477.book Page 92 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). J Multiple K Spot W Automatic Tracking AF 1 3 Taking Pictures 2 3 Normal autofocus area The autofocus area becomes smaller. Keeps moving subjects in focus. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.
e_kb477.book Page 93 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Selecting the Recorded Pixels 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. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.
e_kb477.book Page 94 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 1 2 3 4 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Taking Pictures Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Storage Capacity MENU Cancel 5 Press the 4 button. 6 Press the 3 button.
e_kb477.book Page 95 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative (–) value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.
e_kb477.book Page 96 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 3 Taking Pictures Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (Sensitivity 64 - 800) 64 The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The 100 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
e_kb477.book Page 97 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • When Sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f. • When set to 9 (Green) or C (Movie) mode, only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 800) is available. • When set to c (Digital SR) mode, only Auto (sensitivity 64 - 6400) is available. • When Sensitivity is set to 1600 or higher, Pixel Track SR does not operate. Saving the sensitivity setting 1p.
e_kb477.book Page 98 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Date Imprint Function You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still pictures. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] appears. 2 3 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Press the four-way controller (5). Taking Pictures A pull-down menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the Date Imprint details. Choose from [Date], [Date & Time], [Time] or [Off]. Rec.
e_kb477.book Page 99 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button Zoom/ w/xbutton 3 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Movie Taking Pictures Four-way controller 1/2 For recording movies. MENU Cancel 3 OK OK Press the 4 button.
e_kb477.book Page 100 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. • The flash does not discharge in C (Movie) mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. • You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the digital zoom is available both before and during recording.
e_kb477.book Page 101 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from four recorded pixels settings for movies: s, t, u and v. The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. 30fps will give smoother movies than 15fps, but file size will increase. s (640×480, 30fps), t (640×480, 15fps) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
e_kb477.book Page 102 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function In C (Movie) mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function. 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 3 Taking Pictures 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Movie] screen appears.
e_kb477.book Page 103 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Saving the Settings (Memory) Default Page Setting A Face Recognition mode set by using the I button. P p.65 Face Priority Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) O p.89 p.83 Drive Mode The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) P p.84 Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) P p.91 Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button P p.
e_kb477.book Page 104 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. 3 Taking Pictures MENU Cancel 5 6 7 1/2 OK OK Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button.
e_kb477.book Page 105 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images .............................. 106 Deleting Images ...................................... 124 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ...................................................................
e_kb477.book Page 106 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. File number 100 - 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.
e04_kb477_7.fm Page 107 Friday, November 21, 2008 5:09 PM Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Zoom/w/x button Q button Four-way controller 1 Press the four-way controller (2). Playback starts. 00:30 Edit 100 - 0017 02/02/2009 14:25 The following operations can be performed during playback.
e_kb477.book Page 108 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To cancel playing back in fast-forward, press four-way controller (5) long, and to cancel playing back in reverse fast-forward, press four-way controller (4) long. The camera returns to either playback in reverse or normal playback. 3 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
e_kb477.book Page 109 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM choose image 2 and press the four-way controller (35), the next page appears. The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture C Movie (the first frame appears) Press the 4 button or the 3 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button or the shutter release button to switch to A mode. To Switch to Folder Display or Calendar Display 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button.
e_kb477.book Page 110 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Press y on the Zoom/f/y button to display the images for a date in nine-image display. Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of the first image recorded on that date. • Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to nine-image display. • Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode.
e_kb477.book Page 111 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q 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 02/02/2009 14:25 Edit 4 Slideshow Resize For continuously playing back images. Screen or sound effects can be set.
e_kb477.book Page 112 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 112 Description For continuously playing back images. Screen or u Slideshow sound effects can be set. Changes Recorded Pixels and Quality Level to Resize n make the file size smaller. For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as o Cropping a new image. To copy images between the built-in memory and p Image Copy an SD Memory Card. Rotates captured images.
e_kb477.book Page 113 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow). Slideshow 4 Press the 4 button twice. The slideshow starts. Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
e_kb477.book Page 114 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Interval Screen Effect Sound Effect MENU 5 3sec Wipe OK Start Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 6 Playing Back and Deleting Images Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. Choose from [3sec], [5sec], [10sec], [20sec] or [30sec].
e_kb477.book Page 115 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 10 Press the 4 button. The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect. • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips to the next image.
e_kb477.book Page 116 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 4 1 Playing Back and Deleting Images 2 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously.
e_kb477.book Page 117 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Zoom In On the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subject’s faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if Face Recognition operated when the images were taken. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. 100-0001 Edit Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image and press the I button.
e_kb477.book Page 118 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Saving Images As Favorite You can copy your favorite images onto the FAVORITE folder, which you can easily playback. Images saved as favorite have x displayed on the top left of the screen. 1 Enter the Q mode and press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Favorite). Favorites Sets images as favorites. Copies to internal memory and resizes to 640x480.
e_kb477.book Page 119 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • Images taken with y, panoramic images, movies and images taken with another camera cannot be saved as favorite. • Images saved as favorite are stored within the FAVORITE folder in the built-in memory. When an error occurs and the built-in memory is formatted, the FAVORITE folder will be deleted as well. • The files will be renamed automatically when the file name reaches FVRP9999.JPG, but will take awhile.
e_kb477.book Page 120 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Playback Favorites], and press the 4 button. The first image saved as favorite appears. Press the 4 button to start slideshow. Press the 3 button to end playback of favorite images. 1/100 MENU OK START Playing back favorite images in slideshow 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 120 Press the 4 button while playing back favorite images to start slideshow of favorite images.
e_kb477.book Page 121 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Deleting Favorite Images Deletes images in the FAVORITE folder. Deleting a Single Favorite Image 1 Enter the playback screen of favorite images. (“Playing Back Favorite Images” 1 p.119) 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the favorite image you want to delete, and press the i button. The screen for selecting [Delete] or [Cancel] appears. 3 100 - 0017 Delete Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button.
e_kb477.book Page 122 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete All]. All images are deleted from memory. Delete All Cancel MENU 4 OK OK Press the 4 button. All favorite images are deleted, and the message “No Image.” appears. Deleting Selected Favorite Images 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 Enter the playback screen of favorite images. (“Playing Back Favorite Images” 1 p.119) 2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. Four thumbnail images appear.
e_kb477.book Page 123 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. All selected images are deleted. Select & Delete Cancel MENU 7 OK OK Press the 4 button. The favorite images selected are deleted, and the display either returns to four-image/nine-image display of favorite image or the message “No Image.” appears. If you press the 4 button while “No Image.” is displayed, the display returns to Playback Mode Palette.
e_kb477.book Page 124 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Deleting Images Delete images with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images are inadvertently deleted Deleted images can be recovered with the Optio E70 (p.126). Deleted images can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.
e_kb477.book Page 125 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete]. 100 - 0017 Delete Cancel OK 4 OK Press the 4 button. The image is deleted. Recovering Deleted Images 1p.126 4 Deleting Selected Images Protected images cannot be deleted. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button 1 Playing Back and Deleting Images You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nineimage display at once.
e_kb477.book Page 126 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 Press the i button. P appears on the images. Select & Delete 3 100-0010 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images that you want to delete and press the 4 button. O appears on the selected images. MENU Cancel OK If you select an image and press y on the Delete Zoom/f/y button, the selected image appears in single-image display as long as the button is pressed, enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not.
e_kb477.book Page 127 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images or formatting have been performed, or the SD Memory Card has been removed, the message [No image to be processed] appears in Step 3 and the deleted images cannot be recovered. 1 After deleting a file, press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.
e_kb477.book Page 128 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Protect Protects images from delete function. Format function still erases all. OK OK MENU Cancel 3 Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears. 4 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image Playing Back and Deleting Images All Images Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button.
e_kb477.book Page 129 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Protect All Images 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. 4 Single Image All Images OK 5 6 OK Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].
e_kb477.book Page 130 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), 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. PC/AV terminal External Input Terminal AUDIO VIDEO (L) (R) 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images yellow 1 white Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.
e_kb477.book Page 131 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC62 if you intend to use the camera for a long time. • Depending on the country or region, images and movie files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting (p.166). • The camera display turns off while the camera is connected to AV equipment.
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e_kb477.book Page 133 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........................................ 134 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 146 Printing Using PictBridge ......................
e_kb477.book Page 134 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size 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 the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available. • Images taken with y, panoramic images and movies cannot be resized.
e_kb477.book Page 135 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 Select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size. Recorded Pixels 7M MENU Cancel 6 OK OK Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
e_kb477.book Page 136 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o (Cropping). Cropping For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image. OK OK MENU Cancel 4 Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The maximum range for cropping is shown with a green frame on the screen. Cropping cannot be performed inside of this area. 5 5 Editing and Printing Images 136 Choose the cropping conditions.
e_kb477.book Page 137 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. B&W Filter Processes the image using the B&W filter. Sepia Filter Processes the image using the sepia filter. Color Filter Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow. Brightness Filter Adjusts the brightness of the image.
e_kb477.book Page 138 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Select a B&W Filter or Sepia Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. The preview image of the results of the filter effect appears. 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. When an image is protected, the image will be saved as a new image without the following confirmation dialog displayed on the screen.
e_kb477.book Page 139 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel OK 9 OK Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image. To Select a Brightness Filter 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect.
e_kb477.book Page 140 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 9 Press the 4 button. Images processed with the filter are recorded with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original image. Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button.
e_kb477.book Page 141 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Press the 4 button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 4. • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera.
e_kb477.book Page 142 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either f OK OK of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame. 7 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.
e_kb477.book Page 143 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Optional Frames The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio E70. These optional frames are deleted if the camera settings are reset or if the built-in memory files are deleted from a computer. To reload the optional frames into the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with the camera.
e_kb477.book Page 144 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from a PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card. • The FRAME folder is created when the SD Memory Card is formatted with this camera. • For more information on downloading, refer to the PENTAX website.
e_kb477.book Page 145 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough space on the SD Memory Card. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2}{]. SD SD Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. All the images are copied.
e_kb477.book Page 146 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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. If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it (p.
e_kb477.book Page 147 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images Cancel OK 5 OK Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.
e_kb477.book Page 148 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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. 4 Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing Single Images” (p.
e_kb477.book Page 149 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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 computer. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select [PictBridge] for the [USB Connection] mode on the [W Setting] menu.
e_kb477.book Page 150 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 When the printer is ready to print, turn the camera on. The printing mode selection screen appears. Go to the following pages. • “Printing Single Images” (p.150) • “Printing All Images” (p.152) • “Printing Using the DPOF Settings” (p.153) Select printing mode Single Image All Images DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK Printing Single Images 1 5 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image].
e_kb477.book Page 151 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. To print the pictures according to the print settings on the printer, press the 4 button. To change the print settings, go to Step 7. 7 Print with this setting? Paper Size Setting Setting Paper Type Setting Quality Setting Border Status MENU Change OK Print Press the Green button. The screen for changing the print settings appears.
e_kb477.book Page 152 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 12 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the paper type and press the 4 button. The [Paper Type] setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Set [Quality] and [Border Status] in the same way as in Steps 11 and 12. If you select [_ Setting] for each print setting, images are printed according to the settings made on the printer. Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper.
e_kb477.book Page 153 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images. Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single Images” (p.150) for details of how to make the settings. 4 100 - 0017 Print all images Copies Total Date MENU Cancel 0 1 Date 28 OK Print Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.
e_kb477.book Page 154 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Press the 4 button. The images are printed according to the settings. Press the 3 button to cancel printing. Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer when you have finished printing. 1 2 5 Editing and Printing Images 154 Turn off the camera and printer. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
e_kb477.book Page 155 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Settings Camera Settings ......................................
e_kb477.book Page 156 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. 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. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
e_kb477.book Page 157 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 5 Press the 4 button. Format starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5).
e_kb477.book Page 158 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM To Change the Sound Type 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. 7 8 9 Press the 4 button. Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7. Press the 3 button. The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu.
e_kb477.book Page 159 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be displayed. Date Adjust Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h Date 01/01/2009 Time 0:00 MENU Cancel 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
e_kb477.book Page 160 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 10 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The frame moves to one of the following Date Style mm/dd / yy 24h items depending on the date style set in 01/01/2009 Date Step 5. For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01]) 0:00 Time For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) MENU Cancel OK OK For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2009]) The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example.
e_kb477.book Page 161 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.42) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.158) 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. To Set the Destination 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears.
e_kb477.book Page 162 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 7 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. 9 Press the 4 button. The [World Time] setting is saved. 10 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 4 of p.161 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city.
e_kb477.book Page 163 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select X (Destination) or W (Hometown). X W 7 World Time Select time Displays the time of the Destination city Displays the time of the Hometown city Destination London 20:25 Hometown New York 14:25 MENU Cancel DST DST OFF OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
e_kb477.book Page 164 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ 4 ] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. 5 English Dansk Deutsch Svenska Suomi Polski Italiano Nederlands Magyar MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming Rule of the Folder You can change the naming rule of the folder for storing images.
e_kb477.book Page 165 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. 4 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Date]. Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
e_kb477.book Page 166 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC] or [PictBridge]. PC PictBridge 5 : For transferring image data to a computer : For connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer Setting Sound Date Adjust World Time 1/3 02/02/2009 English Folder Name PC USB Connection PictBridge MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
e_kb477.book Page 167 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select video output format. Choose the video output format to match the output format of the AV equipment. 2/3 Setting Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Reset Delete All NTSC PAL 5sec 3min MENU Cancel 5 OK OK Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.
e_kb477.book Page 168 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. The display appears with the set brightness. Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears.
e_kb477.book Page 169 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode - in the playback mode - while recording a movie - while the camera is connected to a computer or printer - when using the AC adapter - while a menu is being displayed • When no operation is performed after the camera is turned on, Power Saving is activated only after 15 seconds elapse even if [5sec] is set.
e_kb477.book Page 170 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations: - while taking pictures in Continuous Shooting mode - while recording a movie - during a slideshow or movie playback - while the camera is connected to a computer or printer Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.127). Q button Four-way controller 4 button 6 i button Settings 1 Press the i button in Q mode.
e_kb477.book Page 171 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Recovering Deleted Images 1p.126 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.203) for the reset settings. 1 Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. 2 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears.
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e_kb477.book Page 173 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 7 Connecting with Computers Preparations ............................................ 174 Using the Supplied Software .................
e_kb477.book Page 174 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Preparations You can transfer images and movies captured with your digital camera and then display and manage them by installing the software included on the provided CD-ROM to your computer and connecting your digital camera to your computer with the USB cable. This section explains how to install the provided software “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.
e_kb477.book Page 175 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM System Requirements The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the images and movies captured with a digital camera on your computer. Windows System Requirements USB connection and the included application software do not support Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT. USB connection • OS: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
e_kb477.book Page 176 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM The versions of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and DirectX required for use of “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” are not included in the provided CD-ROM (SSW87). Visit the following sites to download necessary items and install/update them on your computer. • Internet Explorer http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/ie/default.mspx • Windows Media Player http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/mediaplayer/default.
e_kb477.book Page 177 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Installing the Software Installing on Windows PC Install the image viewing/managing/editing software (ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0). • Make sure your Windows PC meets the system requirements before installing the software. • When multiple accounts have been setup in Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista, log on with an account that has administrative rights before installing the software. 1 2 Turn your Windows PC on.
e_kb477.book Page 178 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 3 Choose a language from the displayed screen. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation screen appears. 4 Click [Install]. Setup screen appears. Follow the onscreen guidance and enter the registration information. 7 Connecting with Computers 178 5 Click [Finish]. “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” installation is complete. Then click [Exit] on the installation screen to close the window, and reboot your Windows PC.
e_kb477.book Page 179 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Installing on Macintosh Install the image viewing/managing software (ACDSee 2 for Mac). 1 2 3 4 Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW87) in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW87) icon. Double-click the [ACDSee Install] icon. The language selection screen of “PENTAX Software Installer” appears. Double-click the [Master Installer] icon to display the language selection screen. 5 Choose a language from the displayed screen.
e_kb477.book Page 180 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 8 Click [Close]. “ACDSee 2 for Mac” installation is complete. Then click [Exit] on the installation screen to close the window. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. Thank you for your cooperation. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] after the language selection screen on the setup screen in "Installing the Software".
e_kb477.book Page 181 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Setting Up Your Digital Camera Setting the USB Connection Mode to [PC] Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is connected to your computer or a printer with the USB cable. Four-way controller 4 button 3 button 1 Press the MENU button. The [A Rec. Mode] menu or the [Q Playback] menu appears.
e_kb477.book Page 182 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Transferring Images to a Windows PC Connecting the Camera and PC 1 2 Turn your PC on. With your camera turned off, connect it to your Windows PC using the supplied USB cable. Connect the terminal of the AV cable with the PC/AV terminal of the camera. 7 Connecting with Computers 182 3 pointing toward the 4 on Turn your camera on. The “Device Detector” screen appears automatically.
e_kb477.book Page 183 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Transferring Images If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transmitted to your Windows PC. 4 5 6 Click [Next]. Select an image to copy and click [Next]. Specify [File names] and [Destination folder], and click [Next]. The image is copied to the Windows PC. 7 Connecting with Computers 7 Confirm that [Acquire images from the device with ACDSee] is checked and click [OK].
e_kb477.book Page 184 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 8 Click [Finish]. The “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” browser starts. When the Device Detector screen does not appear 4 Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. 5 Click [My Computer]. 6 Double-click [Removable Disk]. 7 Connecting with Computers 184 If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [Removable Disk]. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer name or model number.
e_kb477.book Page 185 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 7 Double-click the [DCIM] folder. Images are stored in folders named by the shooting date (“XXX_0202” for February 2. “XXX” is a three-digit number.). If [Standard] is selected for [Folder Name] in the [W Setting] menu, a folder named “XXXPENTX” (XXX is a three-digit folder number) is displayed and images are stored here. 8 9 Select the folders you want to copy to the Windows PC. Select [Copy To Folder...] from the [Edit] menu.
e_kb477.book Page 186 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Disconnecting the Camera from Your Windows PC 1 Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar. The “Safely Remove Hardware” screen appears. 2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. The “Stop a Hardware device” screen appears. 3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [OK]. A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed. 7 Connecting with Computers 186 4 5 Click [Close].
e_kb477.book Page 187 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Transferring Images to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera and Macintosh 1 2 Turn your Macintosh on. With your camera turned off, connect it to your Macintosh using the supplied USB cable. If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transmitted to your Macintosh. 3 Turn your camera on. The camera is recognized as [NO_NAME] on the desktop.
e_kb477.book Page 188 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • When [Delete images from device] is checked, images are deleted from the camera after transfer is complete. • Even if camera images are not transferred, they can be directly displayed on the Macintosh from a camera connected to the Macintosh. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh 1 Drag ([NO_NAME] icon) on the desktop to trash. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash.
e_kb477.book Page 189 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Using the Supplied Software “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and print images. Starting “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0” For Windows PC 1 Double-click the [ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0] icon on the desktop. ACDSee starts and the main window, which is called the browser, appears. ACDSee Browser Interface A B F C 7 D G H *This is a default setting screen. A Menu bar You can access the various menu commands.
e_kb477.book Page 190 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM B Toolbar Provides quick access to shortcuts for frequently used tasks and functions. C Folders pane Displays the configuration of folders in your computer. When you browse a folder, the contents of the folder appear in the File List pane. D Preview pane Displays a preview of the image or media file currently selected in the File List pane. You can change the size of the preview image or play back the media file.
e_kb477.book Page 191 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 Select and double-click the image you want to view in the File List pane. The selected image is displayed with the viewer. With the viewer, you can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit the image. You can also play back movies. ACDSee Quick View The image is displayed on the “ACDSee Quick View” screen if you double-click the image file directly from Windows without starting ACDSee.
e_kb477.book Page 192 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 2 Double-click the desired topic. For Macintosh “ACDSee 2 for Mac” lets you display and manage images. Starting “ACDSee 2 for Mac” 1 2 Double-click the [ACDSee] folder inside the [Applications] folder. Double-click the [ACDSee 2 for Mac] icon. ACDSee starts and the main window, which is called the browser, appears. ACDSee Browser Interface A B C 7 Connecting with Computers 192 D E F G A Menu bar You can access the various menu commands.
e_kb477.book Page 193 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM C Folders pane Displays the configuration of folders in your computer. When you browse a folder, the contents of the folder appear in the File List pane. D Preview pane Displays a preview of the image or media file currently selected in the File List pane. You can change the size of the preview image or play back the media file. E Favorites pane You can add frequently used items (folders, etc.).
e_kb477.book Page 194 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Details on How to Use “ACDSee 2 for Mac” You can find more information on how to use “ACDSee 2 for Mac” by using the help pages. 1 Select [ACDSee 2 for Mac] from [Help] on the menu bar. The help screen appears. 2 7 Connecting with Computers 194 Click the desired topic.
e_kb477.book Page 195 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 8 Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ......................................................... 196 Messages ................................................. 198 Troubleshooting ...................................... 201 Default Settings ....................................... 203 List of World Time Cities ........................ 208 Optional Accessories ............................. 209 Main Specifications .......................
e_kb477.book Page 196 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set. No: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode Function Pixel Track SR Face Priority On Smile Capture Face Priority Off Blink Detection , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash Mode b (Flash On) d (Flash On + Red-eye) 9 (Standard) g (Self-timer) Drive Mode Z (2 Sec.
e_kb477.book Page 197 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Shooting Mode c p F Function No No No Pixel Track SR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No*3 Yes No*6 Yes Yes*9 Yes Yes No*2 Yes*5 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes *5 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not available Fixed at Auto p.73 p.65 p.62 Flash Mode p.89 Drive Mode p.83 — p.84 Focus Mode p.91 p.93 p.92 p.96 p.
e_kb477.book Page 198 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message 8 Appendix 198 Description The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If Battery depleted using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.27) 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.32, p.124).
e_kb477.book Page 199 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Message Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image cannot be processed No card in the camera The built-in memory is not enough to copy images Cannot process correctly Display image from builtin memory Description 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.
e_kb477.book Page 200 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Message Printing is completed. Continue printing? Print canceled No image to be processed Wrong DPOF setting 8 Appendix 200 Description Displayed when printing completes. Displayed when printing is canceled. Displayed when there are no images to print. Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.
e_kb477.book Page 201 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Troubleshooting Problem Cause The batteries are not installed The camera will not turn on The batteries are installed incorrectly The batteries are exhausted The camera is connected to a No image appears computer on the display The camera is connected to a TV The brightness level of the display is set too dark Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Check orientation of the battery.
e_kb477.book Page 202 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Problem Cause The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not in focus The subject is not in the focusing area 8 Appendix 202 Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net.
e_kb477.book Page 203 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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.103).
e_kb477.book Page 204 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Item Face Priority Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Memory Zoom Position Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Date Imprint 8 Appendix 204 Default Setting P (Off) O (On) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) P (Off) O (On) P (Off) O (On) Off Last Memory Reset Page Setting Setting Yes Yes p.65 Yes Yes p.89 p.83 Yes Yes p.84 Yes Yes p.91 Yes Yes p.71 Yes Yes p.96 Yes Yes p.95 Yes Yes p.72 Yes Yes p.18 Yes Yes — Yes Yes p.
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e_kb477.book Page 207 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Key Operation Last Memory Reset Page Setting Setting Item Function Default Setting Q button Operation Mode Q mode — — — Zoom/w/x button Zoom Position Full wide-angle * No p.71 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) * Yes p.83 p.84 b (Auto Picture) Yes Yes p.63 , (Auto) = (Standard) Capture mode: [A Rec.Mode] menu Playback mode: [W Setting] menu * * Yes Yes p.89 p.91 — — p.52 Normal * Yes p.18 Face Priority On * Yes p.
e_kb477.book Page 208 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.38) or the World Time (p.161). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.
e_kb477.book Page 209 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera.
e_kb477.book Page 210 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 10 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD Number of Recorded Pixels Still z/N (3648×2736 pixels), 6 (3072×2304 pixels) f (2592×1944 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels) y (16:9) (1920×1080 pixels), l (1024×768 pixels) m (640×480 pixels) * * * * Fixed at Fixed at Fixed at Fixed at mode. * Fixed at 6400.
e_kb477.book Page 211 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory 512 MB 8 pictures 117 pictures z 3648×2736 16 pictures 228 pictures N 3648×2736 21 pictures 287 pictures 6 3072×2304 26 pictures 355 pictures f 2592×1944 42 pictures 570 pictures h 2048×1536 61 pictures 839 pictures y 1920×1080 117 pictures 1590 pictures l 1024× 768 222 pictures 3022 pictures m 640× 480 • The image storage capacity is for reference only.
e_kb477.book Page 212 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Display Playback modes Focus Modes Focus Exposure control Face Priority Shooting modes Digital Filters Movie 8 Appendix Shutter Speed Built-in Flash Drive Modes Self-timer Time Function Power Source 212 2.4 inch LCD, approx. 112,000 dots, Wide viewing angle Single-frame, 4-frame Index, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max.
e_kb477.book Page 213 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Battery Life Number of Recordable Images approx. 210 pictures Playback Time approx. 480 min. Interfaces Video Output PictBridge Dimensions Weight Accessories * Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. * According to the result of in-house testing.
e_kb477.book Page 214 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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.
e_kb477.book Page 215 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM • 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.
e_kb477.book Page 216 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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.
e_kb477.book Page 217 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM 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.
e_kb477.book Page 218 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
e_kb477.book Page 219 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemicals involved.
e_kb477.book Page 221 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Index Symbols A A mode ...................... 10, 50 Q mode ..................... 10, 50 Q button .................... 46, 48 I button ..................... 46, 49 [A Rec.Mode] menu ......................... 56, 203 [W Setting] menu ....... 57, 205 9 Green Mode ................. 69 i Delete ................. 106, 124 x Tele ............................... 71 w Wide ............................ 71 y Magnify .......................
e_kb477.book Page 222 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM Date Imprint ....................... 98 Daylight saving time .......... 41 Default setting ........... 38, 203 Delete i ................. 106, 124 Destination ...................... 161 Digital Filter ..................... 137 Digital SR .......................... 74 Digital Zoom ................ 71, 72 Display brightness ........... 167 Display Language ............ 163 DPOF printing .................. 153 DPOF settings .................
e_kb477.book Page 223 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:21 PM O S 4/W button .. 47, 49 Operating the Menus ......... 52 Optional accessory .......... 209 Saving pictures by date ...164 Saving settings ................103 Screen Effect ...................114 SD Memory Card ...............32 Select Time ......................162 Self-timer g .......................83 Sensitivity ...........................96 Sepia ................................137 Setting Menu ..............57, 205 Shooting information ....
e_kb477_cover_7.fm Page 1 Thursday, November 20, 2008 4:22 PM HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P.
