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pentax digital camera optio E50 operating manual

1. 1 Press the MENU button in C mode The l Rec Mode menu appears 2 Press the four way controller A V to select Memory 3 Press the four way controller gt The Memory screen appears y 4 Use the four way controller A V c to choose an item Flash Mode zi v D Usethe four way controller 4 gt Focus Mode to select amp On or o Off ni ME 6 Press the OK button ial aed The Memory setting is saved T Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Recording Movies Available in Recording a Movie When you record movies sound is recorded at the same time 1 Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select 8 Movie soJnjoid Burye ENRE GOAS MENU Cancel 0K OK m A 3 amp y o et E i a 3 Press the OK button M8 mode is selected and the camera is ready for recording movies The following information appears on the LCD monitor 1 Movie mode icon 2 Focus mode icon Ar 1 4725 3 Recording indicator appears when recording begins in Step 4 and blinks during recording 4 Remaining recordable time 5 Current date and time 6 Focus frame does not appear during recording You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button to the lef
2. eese 16 Attaching the Strap inei roaa aiaei aiaa Powering the Camera eseeesseseseeeseeeeeeeennn nennen enne Installing the Batteries T Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply 20 Installing the SD Memory Card eene 22 Picture Storage Capacity 25 Movie Storage Capacity 25 Turning the Camera On and Off 26 Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode sssssssss 26 Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode sssssss 27 Initial Settings Selecting the Display Language sssssssee 28 Setting the Date and Time ccccccecceeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 29 Quick Start 31 Taking Still Pictures esee enne 31 Playing Back Still Pictures 33 Playing Back Images 93 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ssesssssss 33 Rotating the Displayed Image sssseseeee 34 Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 35 Common Operations 36 Understanding the Button Functions eene 36 In Capture Mode 36 In Playback Mode 38 Using the Menu cccccceseceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaesaseaeeeaseeeeeaseneeseseeeeeeeees 40 How to Set the Menus
3. MENU Cancel oKJOK Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a new image 1 2 oN 3 sobeui Buljulig pue Bupa cO eo Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to crop Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y lt to select Cropping Press the OK button The Cropping screen appears Specify the portion to be cropped Zoom button Changes the size of the portion to be cropped Four way controller A Y 4 gt Moves the cropping frame Green button Rotates the cropping frame Press the OK button The cropped image is saved with a new file name The cropped image is saved in the same quality level as the original image The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to the size of the cropped section Panoramic pictures images taken with the 16 frame shooting function and movies cannot be cropped Ac Slideshow zi Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera Me Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card 1 Press the four way controlle
4. 5 1 6 Available in P V3 2A ese Oo KR 5 7 Selecting the Recorded Pixels K Select Recorded Pixels for still pictures according to how the images will be used amp The larger the number of recorded pixels the higher the quality of vu images but the file size becomes larger The selected Quality Level also a affects the size of the image file p 64 g Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels Use 8u 3264x2448 For printing high quality photos or A4 size pictures or editing images on a PC 5m 2592x1944 4m 2304x1728 5 3m 2048x1536 2m 1600x1200 o For making postcard size prints 1024 1024x768 640 640x480 For posting on a website or attaching to e mail 1 Press the MENU button in C mode The l Rec Mode menu appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels 3 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 4 Quality Level 4 Use the four way controller A V AF Mode to change the number of recorded 2 conpsisation pixels Movie Storage capacity for the selected recorded canca pixels is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen 5 Press the OK button The Recorded Pixels setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting
5. MENU Cancel The quality level changes each time the four way controller A V is pressed canceling changes Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings and suone1edo uowwog Saving 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 Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images 6 Press the A button The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the OK button or the four way controller The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3 Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the MENU button The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3 Qo o 3 3 o 3 o o o 9 o 2 o The MENU button function differs depending on the screen Refer to the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen MENU D Returns to Step 3 with the current setting MENU Cancel Cancels the current selection exits the menu and returns to Step 3 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
6. seessss 69 Selecting the Flash Mode s Setting the Sensitivitysasis sgidia datn Setting the Exposure EV Compensation 73 Doing More with Useful Functions 74 Displaying Shooting Information Using the Self timer EN Taking a Series of Pictures 76 Setting the Date Imprint sssssssesseseeeeenee 78 Saving Your Settings Memory sse 79 Recording Movies 81 Recording a Movie sssssss 81 Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies ssesssssss 83 Playing Back and Deleting Images 85 Playing Back Images on the Camera eene 85 Playing Back Still Pictures 85 Reviewing Shooting Information ssssssssss 85 Nine Image Display Folder Display and Calendar Display 86 Zoom Playback ssi hie gni Be ck Lond 88 olideslioWzi dc EL a tN A E 89 Playing Back Movies eeeseeeesessseseseeereeeeenne nennen nennen nnns 91 Playing Back a Movie cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeaeeeseneeeeeeaee 91 Playing Back Images on a TV 93 Deleting Images and Sound Files 94 Deleting a Single Image Sound File ssesssssss 94 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display c ccccceeesseceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeessteeetsae
7. ssssssssseseeeeneenenern nennen 40 Men List 3t eed ette dere tete eere e dere eod 43 Using the Mode Palettes cccccsscceceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeaseeeeneenes 45 How to Select the Modes 45 Mode Palette Lisk 6 asain etic efte eterne 45 Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode sess 48 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode 48 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode Auto Picture Mode sssssssseeeeeeenneeen eene 50 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Program Mode ic erae taco ri nie cette 51 Taking Pictures of People Portrait Mode Kids Mode 52 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode 454 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode 55 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures Digital SR Mode n t tes 56 Framing Your Pictures Frame Composite Mode 57 Taking Panoramic Pictures Digital Panorama Mode 59 Taking Pictures with Customized Settings 62 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 62 Selecting the Quality Level 64 Using the Zoom 66 Selecting the Focus Mode ccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeaae 67 Selecting the Auto Focus Mode AF Mode
8. ao a fF ON Me In mode 3G Continuous cannot be selected b In and _ modes AF Mode is fixed ati 1 Multiple memo j m EX 3 amp RU o et E i a 70 Available in B BeOS X 85 0 3 vi Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes D Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the i light conditions The flash does not discharge regardless of the amp Flash Off brightness Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited 54 Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Auto Red eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges automatically This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes e caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the y Plesh On Red eye subject s eyes The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions ie The Face Recognition AF amp AE function is activated when the drive mode is set to Bj P amp or If the flash discharges with the flash mode set to 4 Auto or 4 Flash On the icon appears when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the flash discharges with red eye reduction function at all times The flash mode is fixed at amp Flash Off in or Dod mode when the drive mode is set to or or
9. 37 39 T Delete 35 94 Tele iua 66 MA Wide oe 66 Q Magnify oes 88 Nine image display 86 Self timer oc 75 16 frame shooting 76 Auto Picture 50 P Program 51 A Night Scene 55 M Movie re 81 amp Voice Recording 118 TA Landscape 45 Flower ee 46 amp Portrait oo 52 8 Surf amp SNOW 46 X Sport sss 46 amp Digital SR 56 6 Kids anan 52 ARA Pet uus 54 pod Digital Panorama 59 V Frame Composite 57 Numerics 16 frame shooting amp y 76 A AC adapter 20 AF Mode 11 69 AUtO FA Lesser 70 Auto Power Off 132 AV equipment 93 B Basic mode 48 Batteries sssuss 18 Battery level indicator i 19 Brightness Filter 106 Brightness level 130 C Calendar display 87 Camera shake 56 66 74 Capture Mode Palette 45 Changing volume 120 122 Checking the memory CAI insit cies 26 Computer s 128 Connecting to a printer 113 Continuous Shooting 76 CODY cirer 103 Cropping 0 0 102 D Date and time 29 124 Date Imprint
10. In Dod mode recorded pixels for each image to be stitched is fixed at 2m In S mode recorded pixels is fixed at 3m In mode movies are taken with the recorded pixels set in Movie on the I Rec Mode menu p 83 L memo soJnjoid Burjej Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture p 145 Rec Mode 120m ww Recorded Pixels 8m MENU Quality Level xx AF Mode b Sensitivity Auto 2 3 4 EV Compensation 0 5 Movie MENUJE xit 1 6 Available in P 1 2A RA A amp 3 pud Selecting the Quality Level Select the quality data compression ratio for still images according to how the images will be used The more s the higher the quality of images but the file size becomes larger The selected Recorded Pixels also affects the size of the image amp file p 62 amp Quality Level e kx Best Lowest compression rate Suitable for photo prints X Better d compression rate Suitable for viewing the image on 9 puter screen Highest compression rate Suitable for posting on a website or Good ign attaching to e mail Press the MENU button in I mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Quality Level Press the four way controller gt km ON A pull down menu appears Recorded Pi
11. 121 Changing the Sound Settings ssssssssssses 122 Changing the Date and Time 2 Changing the Display Language sss 126 Changing the Image Folder Name ssssssee 127 Changing the USB Connection Mode ssssssssss 128 Changing the Video Output Format eccceeeeeeeeeeteeeeenteeees 129 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor 3 Using the Power Saving Function Setting Auto Power Off 132 Setting the Guide Display 133 Resetting to Default Settings Reset 134 Changing the Start up Screen sssssssssssssses 135 Appendix 136 Default Settings 2202 ki ccs teks aa aaae e ea ee Kaaa reae ene 136 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode 139 Optional Accessories eess 140 Messages 141 Troubleshooting 143 Main Specifications eseeesesseseseesseeseeeeeeenennenn nnne 145 WARRANTY POLICY sese 149 Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters 1 Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures Be sure to read it and follow the instructions 2 Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images U
12. Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus error messages etc are displayed You can choose from English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Thai Korean Chinese traditional and simplified and Japanese 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Language 3 on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt ENTIS The Language amp 88 screen appears Engis Dansk Pyccku Fran ais Svenska Ing 3 Use the four way controller Deutsch Suomi Hzol Espa ol Polski rpg 4 Y lt gt to select the language Portugu s e tina PIE Italiano Magyar HAR Nederlands Turk 4 Press the OK button es Turkes o The selected language is set to be displayed Changing the Image Folder Name How to display the X4 Setting menu ti Setting MENU 7 Format Sound Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Four way controller Language aa English e Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC MENUJE xit MENU button You can change the image folder name from the standard name or the date that pictures were taken When Date is selected pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX where XXX is the 3 digit folder number XXX mmdd 3 digit folder numb
13. Kids mode Face Recognition AF amp AE is activated This function recognizes faces focuses and performs exposure compensation when capturing images The camera will recognize the main subject s face and make suitable adjustments automatically even when there are multiple faces The subject is given a brighter and healthier look 1 N Press the four way controller Y in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select Portrait or Kids The following procedures are for selecting amp mode Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status When the camera recognizes the subject s face a yellow focus frame with the brackets appears on it within the LCD monitor If there are more than two subjects the camera first recognizes the main subject s face and a yellow focus frame with the brackets appears on it and a white focus frame appears on the faces of the other subjects The size and location of the focus frame change while the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject s face 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus When there are multiple faces the focus frame with the brackets displayed in Step 3 turns green if the main subject s face is in focus D Press the shutter release button fully The pi
14. Language aa English Four way controller Folder Name Date OK button E gt USB Connection PC WENUEXit MENU button Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Sound on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt a The Sound screen appears vame Start up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound 1 Self timer Sound we Changing the Operation Volume Use the four way controller A V to select Volume Use the four way controller 4 gt to adjust the volume The selected volume is saved Set the volume to 0 to mute the start up sound shutter sound operation sound and self timer sound AO Changing the Sound Type 5 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Start up Sound 6 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select 1 2 3 or Off and press OK button The selected sound type is saved Set Shutter Sound and Operation Sound in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7 Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On or Off for the self timer sound Press the MENU button The screen returns to the X4 Setting menu with the changed setting How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 La
15. amp On Yes Yes 136 Last Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page Setting 9 Date Imprint Off Yes Yes p 78 e fi Setting Menu Items Lesi Reset Item Default Setting Memory Settin Page Setting 9 Volume 3 Yes Yes Start up Sound 1 Yes Yes Sound Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes p 122 Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes Self timer Sound w On Yes Yes Date Style date According to initial setting Yes No Date Date Style time According to initial setting Yes No 29 Adjust Date According to initial setting Yes No p Time According to initial setting Yes No Language 38 According to initial setting Yes No p 28 Folder Name Date Yes Yes p 127 USB Connection PC Yes Yes p 128 Video Out According to initial setting Yes No p 129 Brightness Level s Standard Yes Yes p 130 Power Saving 5 sec Yes Yes p 131 Auto Power Off 3 min Yes Yes p 132 Guide Display w On Yes Yes p 133 e Playback Mode Palette Items Last Item Default Setting Memory M Page Setting 9 Interval 3 sec Yes Yes Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes p 89 Sound Effect amp On Yes Yes Start up Screen Optio Logo screen 1 Yes Yes p 135 o o e 2 amp x 137 e Key Operation Last xipueddy o Item Function Default Setting Memory e Page Setting Sung x
16. frame A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears The displayed images change nine at a time page by page Use the four way controller A VY lt gt to move the selection frame When 10 or more images have been saved if you choose image D and press the four way controller A 4 the previous page appears Similarly if you choose image 2 and press the four way controller V gt the next page appears 100 0010 i Select amp Delete The icons that appear on the images indicate the following No icon Still picture m Movie first frame appears Sound file Press the OK button The single image display of the selected image is displayed You can also use the MENU button or Q on the Zoom button to display the selected image N Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine image display press E on the Zoom button to switch to folder display or calendar display Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display 1 in A mode press amp on the Zoom button The screen changes to nine image display 2 Press E on the Zoom button The screen changes to folder display or calendar display Folder display Selection frame Folders with recorded images and sound E files appear 100 101 102 Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to move the selection frame Select a folder and press Q on the Zoom button or OK button to switch to nine imag
17. Connection on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller Y gr ssum 75 to select PC or PictBridge Format PC Select this option when Dale Adit Qu transferring image data to a Language amp 88 Folder Nam computer USB Connection c PictBridge Select this option when WeNCancel connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer 4 Press the OK button The USB Connection setting is saved Mt Do not connect the camera to your PC while PictBridge is selected for the USB Connection mode And do not connect the camera to your printer while PC is selected How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC Four way controller WENJExit MENU button Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment choose the appropriate video output format NTSC or PAL for taking and playing back images 1 Usethe four way controller A V to select Video Out on the 31 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y to select NTSC or PAL Choose the video output format to match Power Saving 5 the output format of the AV equipment Auto Power Off 3min Guide Display g 4 Press the O
18. Default Settings p 136 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 O Rec Mode Menu the picture when shooting Item Description Page Recorded Pixels a the number of recorded pixels of still p 62 Quality Level For choosing the quality level of still pictures p 64 AF Mode For changing the area for auto focusing p 69 Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p 72 EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p 73 2 Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p 83 3 Frame Rate For setting the frame rate number of frames per second p 84 For choosing whether to save the set values of the Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the p 79 camera is turned off Date Imprint For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on p 78 Q o 3 3 o 5 o g S E o a 43 suone4edo uowwog X4 Setting Menu language and video out to their defaults Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built in memory p 121 For adjusting the playback volume and setting the Sound start up sound shutter sound key operation sound p 122 and self timer sound Date Adjust For adjusting the date time and date and time styles p 124 Language 888 For se
19. the previous number of copies and date setting amp or O will be displayed Use the four way controller A V to choose the number of copies Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not DPOF setting for amp On The date will be imprinted this image Off The date will not be imprinted To continue setting DPOF print order data use the four way controller 4 gt to choose another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7 Press the OK button The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu 5110020011 Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if w On was selected in the DPOF settings If the picture already has the date imprinted on it p 78 do not set Date amp On in DPOF settings Otherwise the date could be imprinted twice on your printed picture To cancel DPOF settings set the number of copies to 00 in Step 6 and press the OK button soBeui Bunuiud pue Bunip3 S sobeui Buljulig pue Bunip3 o KCI Slideshow 3 Co Gl E 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 2 C2 A cO if am memo u Display the screen for DPOF settings in x mode Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on
20. 78 Default setting 28 Delete Tow 94 Digital Filter 105 Digital Panorama pug 59 Digital SR amp 56 DPOF printing 117 DPOF settings 110 F Face Recognition AF amp AE 46 File No sese 79 Flash ssssssss 70 Flash Off amp oo 70 Flash On woes 70 Focus lock 68 Focus Mode 67 Folder display 87 Folder Name 127 Format sssssss 121 Four way controller 37 39 Frame Composite 107 Frame Rate 84 G Green Button 37 39 Green Mode Q 48 Guide Display 46 47 133 l Infinity A eee 67 Installing batteries 18 Instant Review 32 L Language 28 126 M MENU button 37 39 Macro iiien 67 Magnify Qo 88 Memory sse 79 N Nine image display EX 86 NTSC sse 129 O OK DISPLAY button 37 39 Optional accessory 140 P PAL best ate eds 129 Pan Focus PF 67 Photo processing lab 110 PictBridge 113 Playback 33 85 91 120 Playback Mode Palette 47 Playing back movies 91 Playing back sou
21. Buryje The Continuous Shooting and 16 frame shooting are not available in mode y memo e In mode the EV Compensation is fixed at 0 0 p 73 When the camera selects amp mode in mode Face Recognition AF amp AE is activated p 46 o mode is selected as the default shooting mode Available in P Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings Program Mode In P Program mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures However you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels 1 Press the four way controller V in I mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A VY lt gt to select P Program 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Set the functions you want to use D Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 6 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken m A 3 amp RU o et E o a ls When the subject is recognized as a person in P mode Face Recognition AF amp AE is activated p 46 m EX 3 amp y o et E i a Available in 8 Taking Pictures of People Portrait Mode Kids Mode In amp Portrait mode and
22. Digital SR mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring Use this mode under the 1 m EX 3 RU o et E i a kh OO N en shooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tends to occur Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select amp Digital SR Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Ld The picture is taken When shooting mode is set to amp 2 the sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO XX XX p 72 Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically according to the selected sensitivity Available in 99 Framing Your Pictures Frame Composite Mode In S Frame Composite mode you can display frames stored in your camera and take a picture with a selected frame 1 2 Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select 9 Frame Composite Press the OK button A nine frame display of the frames stored in your camera appears on the LCD monitor Use the four way controller A Y l
23. Division of PENTAX of America Inc Located at 600 12th 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 Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 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 The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15 101 to 15 109 Product Name PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number Optio E50 Contact person Customer Service Manager Date and Place January 2008 Colorado Information on disposal for users A 1 In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol it means that used electrical electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste There exists a separate collection system for these products Used electric electronic equipment must be treated separ
24. Off The date will not be imprinted Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears To print the pictures according to the print settings on the printer press the OK button To change the print settings go to Step 7 Press the Green button The screen for changing the print settings appears Select Paper Size and press the four way controller gt The Paper Size screen appears at Select printing mode 0KJOK 5110000177 Print this image Ei Print with this setting MEN e Change 0KJOK PictBridge Paper Size Setting Paper Type S Setting Quality S Setting Border Status Setting We 10 11 12 13 14 memo Use the four way controller 4 Y lt P to choose the paper size You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer Press the OK button The Paper Size setting is saved and the screen returns to the print settings screen Use the four way controller A V to select Paper Type Paper Size Setting 2L Card 8 x10 L A4 100x150 Letter Postcard 117x177 4 x6 A3 MENU Cancel and press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears oKJOK Use the four way controller A V to select the paper type and press the OK button The Paper Type setting is saved and the screen returns to the print settings screen Set Quality and Border Status in the same
25. PC Four way controller WENJExit MENU button Resetting to Default Settings Reset You can reset the camera settings to their defaults Refer to Default Settings p 136 for the reset settings 1 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Reset on the i Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Reset screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V a 4 to select Reset Reset to Press the OK button initial setting The settings return to the defaults Reset Cancel The settings on Date Adjust Language amp 388 and Video Out cannot be reset o amp amp o 134 How to display the Playback Mode Palette E Slideshow Changing the Start up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start up screen when the camera is turned on 1 Press the A button The camera enters gt mode 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select Start up Screen 4 Press the OK button 5 The image selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image for the start up screen 6 Press the OK button The Start up Screen setting is saved You cannot use panoramic pictures and images taken with the 16 frame shooting function for the start up screen i i Once the start up
26. XX noise XX The lower the sensitivity the less noise that affects the image The XX shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions to reduce camera shake but the image may be affected by Press the MENU button in I mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Sensitivity 1 2 3 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 4 Use the four way controller A V to change the sensitivity D Press the OK button The Sensitivity setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button Gi Rec Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie The camera returns to capture status with the current setting In amp mode the sensitivity is fixed at Auto ISO XX XX In mode the sensitivity is fixed at ISO XX Saving the Sensitivity p 79 O Rec Mode 1 2 wt Recorded Pixels 8m MENU Quality Level AF Mode Dol Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit Available in P amp 3 M 2A s A KR 3 pad sl 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 MENU button in A mi Ai mode Recorded Pixels 8
27. Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes amp Macro Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A Infinity No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PF Pan Focus Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recorded Pixels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Quality Level Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes AF Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Sensitivity Yes Yes Yes 5 Yes Yes Yes Yes EV Compensation No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Movie No Yes Memory No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Date Imprint No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 The self timer mode you have selected in a shooting mode other than Oo mode can be 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 used Uses the settings in Movie Continuous is not available Not available during recording Fixed at an automatic high sensitivity setting Uses either Face Recognition AF when the camera recognizes the subject s face or the setting in AF Mode if the camera does not recognize the face In xx mode Continuous Shooting and 16 frame shooting are not available In iu mode 10 sec Self timer is not available In xx mode setting of flash modes is not available fixed at Flash Off 10 In m mode fixed at 2M Cannot be changed on B Re
28. are as shown below Flash Mode 4a Auto Drive Mode O Standard Focus Mode AF Standard Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels 8M Quality Level Better AF Mode t Multiple Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 0 Date Imprint OFF 1 Can be set to Flash Off 2 Can be set to 10 sec Self timer or X 2 sec Self timer The self timer mode you have selected in a shooting mode other than mode is available 3 Can be set to amp Macro or PF Pan Focus m EE 3 a X o et O Available in Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode Auto Picture Mode In Auto Picture mode when you press the shutter release button the camera selects the most appropriate mode from 4 shooting modes Normal mode Night Scene mode A Landscape mode and Portrait mode 1 Press the four way controller V in l mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt P to select E22 Auto Picture 3 Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status 4 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green when the subject is in focus and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor D Press the shutter release button fully so1njoaid
29. fixed to Wide However the digital zoom is available to change zoom ratio of the image Available in C P E328 2A s 6 KR amp 3 pad el Selecting the Focus Mode Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera and the subject Focus Mode AF Standard Select this mode when your subject is more than approx 40 cm 1 31 ft away from the camera When you press the shutter release button halfway the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame Y Macro Select this mode when your subject is located approx 15 cm to 50 cm 0 49 ft to 1 64 ft away from the camera When you press the shutter release button halfway the camera automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame PF Infinity Pan Focus This mode is used for taking distant objects The flash is set to amp Flash Off The pictures are taken as deep focus pan focus shots It is useful when you ask someone to take pictures for you or take pictures from the window of a moving car or a train ex in B Press the four way controller gt mode The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A V Press the OK button The Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status Focus Mode INE Standard Hu When you select AF or a
30. function are shown in the table below Items not listed here are always saved in the selected settings when the camera is turned off If you select amp On the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off If you select O Off the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off The table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item is on or off x Item Description cen amp Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four way controller p 70 v4 e et Drive Mode The drive mode set with the four way controller A p 75 c p 76 Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four way controller gt p 67 o Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom 444 4 button p 66 Sensitivity The Sensitivity setting on the Rec Mode menu p 72 EV The EV Compensation setting on the IB Rec Mode Compensation menu p 73 DISPLAY The LCD monitor information display mode set with the OK DISPLAY button p 74 p 85 If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been File No 3 w selected file numbers are assigned sequentially O Rec Mode 1 23 Ww Recorded Pixels 8m Quality Level ak AF Mode Dol Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit 1 7
31. halfway The camera is ready for taking pictures Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode From mode Capture mode to mode Playback mode Press the BE button From gt mode Playback mode to mode Capture mode nuejs YOIND Press the button or press the shutter release button halfway suonejedo uowwog e Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions eec 9 00 0 BO In Capture Mode Power switch Turns the camera off p 26 Shutter release button Focuses on the subject when pressed halfway in IB mode Except in a4 and PF modes p 67 Takes the still picture when pressed down fully p 32 Starts and stops movie recording in mode p 81 Starts and stops sound file recording in amp mode p 118 Zoom 44 amp button Changes the captured area p 66 P button Switches to BE mode p 35 9 Four way controller A Changes the drive mode p 75 p 76 V Displays the Capture Mode Palette p 45 4 Changes the flash mode p 70 gt Changes the focus mode p 67 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 74 Green button Switches to 7 mode p 48 MENU button Displays the 43 Rec Mode menu p 43 suonejedo uowwog suone4edo uowwog o 9 000 NO In Playback Mode Power
32. or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized PENTAX service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your
33. setting of the camera is set to PC discharge The focus mode is set The flash does not discharge in these to ai modes The shooting mode is set to or Dog The USB SOnEGIO RWI d The USB connection Set the USB connection setting to PC personal setting of the camera p 128 computer does not is set to PictBridge P function properly The USB Set the USB connection setting to PictBridge p 113 Very occasionally static electricity may cause camera malfunction In this case remove the battery and install it again If the camera is then working properly normal Fo condition is restored and you can continue using the camera gt 9 o 3 amp x Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8 1 megapixels Sensor 8 32 megapixels total pixels Type CCD Size 1 2 5 inch Recorded Pixels Still Picture 8M 3264x2448 pixels 5M 2592x1944 pixels 4M 2304x1728 pixels 3M 2048x1536 pixels 2M 1600x1200 pixels 1024 1024x768 pixels 640 640x480 pixels Fixed at 3M 2048x1536 for Frame Composite Fixed at 2M 1600x1200 per one image for Panorama mode Fixed at 640 640x480 per one image and 2560x1920 per one picture for 16 frame shooting Movie 640 640x480 pixels 320 320x240 pixels Sensitivity Auto manual ISO XX XX XX XX XX XX standard output sensitivity Automatically adjusted between ISO
34. switch Turns the camera off p 26 Shutter release button Switches to mode when pressed halfway p 33 Zoom Q button Press E during single image display to change to nine image display Returns to the previous display when Q is pressed p 86 Enlarges the image when Q is pressed during single image display Returns to the previous display when amp is pressed p 88 Press E during nine image display to change to folder or calendar display p 87 Press Q during folder display to change to nine image display of the selected folder p 87 Press Q during calendar display to change to nine image display for the selected date p 87 Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or sound files p 91 p 120 x button Switches to mode p 35 8 Four way controller A Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file p 91 p 120 v Displays the Playback Mode Palette p 47 Stops a movie or sound file during playback p 91 p 120 4 gt Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single image display p 33 Frame forwards frame reverses and reverses a movie during playback p 91 Fast forwards reverses and moves to the next index in sound file playback p 120 A Y lt gt Moves the display area during zoom display p 88 Selects an image in nine image display a folder in folder 3 display and a date in calendar display p 86 p 87 Moves the image when using the Frame Compos
35. the Menus You can set the menus as shown below While you are making settings for the menus the button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD monitor to navigate you During recording During playback i 02 02 2008 Ei English Date PC Auto English EV Compensation 0 Date tod 02 02 2008 PC The setting is complete and the camera returns to mode m The setting is complete and the camera 20084 returns to x mode Ex To set the Quality Level on the C Rec Mode menu 1 Press the MENU button in 6G mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Recorded Pixels Press the four way controller V The frame moves to Quality Level Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears with the items that can be selected The pull down menu displays only those items that can be selected with the current camera settings Use the four way controller A V to change the setting Rec Mode w Recorded Pixels 8m kk Quality Level AF Mode t3 Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie 1 2 34 EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit 3 Rec Mode 1 2 RE Recorded Pixels 8m Quality Level x AF Mode tod Sensitivity Auto MENUJE x it OStorage Capacit Recorded Pixels Quality Level AF Mode bated Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie
36. way as in Steps 11 and 12 If you select B Setting for each print setting images are printed according to the settings made on the printer Paper Type with more supports higher quality paper Quality with more indicates higher print quality The print settings screen appears after each item has been set Press the MENU button The screen returns to the confirmation dialog Press the OK button The image is printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing The power lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer and blinks while the card is being accessed and during printing Do not disconnect the USB AV cable while the power lamp is blinking imprinted twice on your printed picture The Paper Size Paper Type Quality and Border Status settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off If the picture already has the date imprinted on it p 78 do not set Date amp On in DPOF settings Otherwise the date could be Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer v p 117 sebew Bunuiud pue Bunip3 sobeui Buljulig pue Bupa o Printing All Images ai Select printing mode 1 inthe printing mode selection screen use the four way controller 4 V to select All Images 2 Press the OK button The setting screen appears 3 Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not The number of copies and dat
37. when the focus mode is set to A A pre flash discharges when or is displayed In CD mode you can only select 54 or R amp R N Press the four way controller 4 in I mode The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed You can also change the setting using the four way controller A V Press the OK button The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode Preventing the red eye The red eye in flash pictures occurs when the flashlight is reflected in the subject s eyes To prevent the phenomenon try the followings Illuminate the subject Set the flash mode to Auto Red eye or Flash On Red eye You can also compensate the red eye pictures using the Red eye Compensation function of the camera p 109 soJnjoid Buryey m EX 3 amp RU o et E i a 2 34 gt 5 1 6 Rec Mode 120m v Recorded Pixels 8m Quality Level ak AF Mode Dol Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit Available in P IA 6 5 8 0 ca Dan i Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO XX XX In Digital SR mode it is automatically adjusted within the range of ISO XX XX XX XX XX
38. 001 Seiko Epson Corporation All Rights Reserved PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology Although the level of functioning pixels is 99 9996 or better you should be aware that 0 0196 or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not However this has no effect on the recorded image There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly using the unified standard for the direct printout of images You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations Regarding Product Registration In order to better serve you we request that you complete the product registration which can be found on the CD ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website Thank you f
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41. Frame reverse Four way controller gt Frame forward Four way controller A Releases the Pause function Play Green button Saves the paused frame of a series of images taken with 16 frame shooting as a single image soBeui Bunajoq pue yoeg Buikelg s ewj Bunojog pue yoeg BuiAe d o 3 Press the four way controller Y Playback stops e You can play back images taken with the 16 frame shooting function in the same way as you play back movies When you save the paused frame of a series of images taken with 16 frame shooting function as a single image the displayed still image will be saved as a new image in 640 x 480 recorded pixels amp memo Playing Back Images on a TV USB AV terminal AUDIO VIDEO D R By connecting your camera to a TV or other AV equipment using the supplied USB AV cable you can display images on the monitor for review or picture taking 1 Connect the supplied USB AV cable to the USB AV terminal on the camera 2 Connectthe other ends of the USB AV cable yellow video white audio to the video input terminal and audio input terminal on the AV equipment When using stereo sound equipment insert the sound terminal into the L white terminal 3 Turnthe AV equipment on When the equipment that the camera is connected to and the equipment that plays back images are different turn both equipment on When viewing images on AV equipment with multipl
42. K button Reset MENUJCancel The Video Out setting is saved Me Depending on the country or region images and sound 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 Playing Back Images on a TV p 93 o 2 amp o 130 How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound dM Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English Four way controller E Folder Name Date ep USB Connection PC o WENJExit MENU button Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for easy viewing It is useful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places 1 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Brightness Level on the X4 Setting menu Use the four way controller 4 amp css 35 to adjust the brightness Video Out NTSC The following setting is saved ENR b a Dark Auto Power Off 3min La Guide Displ A zs ls Bright WENExit Press the MENU button The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode The LCD monitor is displayed with the set brightness How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English e Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC Four way controller MENU E
43. LCD monitor turns on and the lens extends The camera turns on in mode Capture mode If Language amp 3 amp screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn on the camera follow the procedures on p 28 to select the display language and or set current date and time 2 Press the power switch again The LCD monitor turns off the lens closes and the camera turns off Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically Memory status when the camera turns on te appears on the z LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera In this case images and sound files will be saved in the built in memory 8 appears instead of when the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write protect switch is locked 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 Turn the camera off wait a minute and then turn the camera on again to reset the camera The date and time and other settings may also be reset Follow the procedure on p 29 to set these settings again Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode You can start the Optio E50 in Playback mode with the lens retracted This is useful when you want to pla
44. PENTAX EN Digital Camera Optio 50 Operating Manual To ensure the best performance red ae from your camera please read x USE Sd the Operating Manual before PictBridge using the camera iv Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions Keep this manual safe as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities Regarding copyrights Images taken using this PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act Please take care as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations performances or of items on display Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act and care should be taken here also Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation 3 SDHC logo is trademark This product supports PRINT Image Matching III PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant Copyright 2
45. Quality Level AF Mode Dol Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit Available in P VJ A eo KR 3 pad W Setting the Date Imprint You can imprint the shooting date on pictures K 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in I mode The l Rec Mode menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Date Imprint Use the four way controller 4 gt icu 3 to select amp On or o Off Memory Date Imprint 4 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting MENUJE x it Me The date imprinted with this function cannot be deleted memo The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style selected in the Date Adjust menu e When Date Imprint is set to On pa Date Imprint Warning icon is displayed on the screen e When taking panoramic pictures in DOU mode the date is imprinted on the lower right of the stitched picture Saving Your Settings Memory The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off For some camera settings the Memory function is always set to amp On the settings are saved when the camera is turned off while for others you can choose on or off to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off The items which can be set to amp On or O Off in the Memory
46. XX XX in ISO Auto When Digital SR blur reduction mode is selected automatically adjusted to ISO XX ISO Auto File Format Still Picture JPEG Exif 2 2 DCF2 0 DPOF PictBridge PRINT Image Matching III Movie AVI Motion JPEG approx 30fps 15fps with sound Sound WAVE PCM system monaural Storage Medium Built in memory approx XX MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture 8m 3264x2448 2592x1944 e z kkk Best Better Good Built in Memory XX pictures XX pictures Built in Built in Memory Memory XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures 256MB 256MB 256MB XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures ra z 2304x1728 XX pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures EI z 3m 2048x1536 XX pictures gt ke o 3 2 x XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures N z 2m 1600x1200 XX pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures 2 Ro 4 1024x 768 640x 480 e gt zi XX pictures XX pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures 145 xipueddy o The imag
47. Y ists to change the frame rate Recordable time for the selected frame rate is also displayed on the upper right part of Cancel the screen T Press the OK button Your selection is saved 8 Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images on the Camera Playing Back Still Pictures To play back still pictures press P button in Il mode to switch to PJ mode Playback mode For details see Playing Back Images p 33 For playing back movies see Playing Back a Movie p 91 Reviewing Shooting Information In EJ mode you can change the display of shooting information on the played back image by pressing the OK DISPLAY button For the meanings of the indications see p 15 Normal Display 25110020026 a 4591210220082 gt 20 2 Fag 1425 Detailed Display T S 0050026 Ica ct 8M NAI 80 xk 1 250 ZY e202 12008 F208 NO TA Displaying Shooting Information p 74 soBeui Bunajog pue yoeg Buikeyg s ewj Bunoejog pue yoeg BuiAe d o Zoom button x button Four way controller OK button MENU button Nine Image Display Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time 1 in mode press amp on the Zoom Selection button 7 g
48. aged at your own risk Picture Storage Capacity Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for still images according to how the images will be used For Recorded Pixels 8M 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 and 640 are selectable For Quality Level you can select from X Best Better and X Good Make your selection on the I Rec Mode menu Selecting the Recorded Pixels v p 62 Selecting the Quality Level v p 64 Storage capacity varies depending on the recorded pixels and the quality level you select For details see the table on the page indicated below peuejs Bunjes Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture xe p 145 Movie Storage Capacity Select Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for movies according to how the movies will be used For Recorded Pixels you can select either 640 or 320 For Quality Level you can select either 30fps or 15fps Make your selection in Movie on the B Rec Mode menu Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies v p 83 Storage capacity varies depending on the recorded pixels and the frame rate you select For details see the table on the page indicated below Movie Storage Capacity vv p 146 p yezs Dunes 5 Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode 1 Press the power switch The
49. ately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products Following the implementation by member states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one Please contact your local authority for further details By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal For Switzerland Used electrical electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch o xipueddy xipueddy e Symbols 6 Rec Mode menu 43 I mode Capture mode ENIM 31 36 x button 36 38 x mode Playback mode CREE 33 38 Xk Setting menu 44 CJ Green Mode 48 Green Button
50. back mode icon p 47 A8 Shooting date and time p 29 A2 Folder number p 127 A9 Four way controller operation A3 File number guide A4 Protect icon p 98 A10 Key lock icon p 48 A5 Battery level indicator p 19 B1 Recorded pixels p 62 A6 Volume indicator p 122 B2 Quality level p 64 A7 Memory status p 26 B3 Sensitivity p 72 Built in memory B4 Shutter speed without card B5 Aperture B SD Memory Card amp Card is write protected In Normal Display A5 and A8 disappear if no operation is performed for two seconds Button operation guide The button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation The buttons are indicated as shown below Four way controller A A Zoom button Q Four way controller Y v OK DISPLAY button Four way controller 4 lt Shutter release button SHUTTER Four way controller gt gt Green button or MENU button MENY Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below Software CD ROM S SW77 Camera peuejs Bumeo USB AV cable Two AA Operating Manual this manual UAV77 alkaline batteries PC Connection Manual CD ROM Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk are also available as optional accessories For other optional accessories refer to Optional Accessories p 140 Attaching the Strap Attach
51. ble due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media SD Memory Card etc The lens on this camera is not interchangeable The lens is not removable Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner alcohol or benzene Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles which can become very hot inside Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided Remove from case and store in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage As this camera is not waterproof do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike car ship etc The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F The LCD monitor will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to The response speed of the LCD monitor becomes slow at low temperatures This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes condensation may form on the inside and outside of the came
52. ble during data transfer Depending on the type of printer not all the settings made on the camera such as print settings and DPOF settings may be valid A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies exceeds 500 Printing the index of the images printing multiple images on a single sheet cannot be performed directly from the camera Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select PictBridge for the USB Connection mode on the X1 Setting menu Refer to Changing the USB Connection Mode p 128 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB AV cable Turn the printer on When the printer is ready to print turn the camera on The printing mode selection screen appears 7 oKJOK ak ON ai Select printing mode m 5 rs m 2 2 a e 5 5 a 3 D Q o 113 sobeui Buljulig pue Bupa o Printing Single Images 1 eo oo In the printing mode selection screen use the four way controller 4 V to select Single Image Press the OK button The setting screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to choose an image to print Use the four way controller 4 V to choose the number of copies You can print up to 99 copies Use the Green button to choose whether to insert the date or not amp On The date will be imprinted
53. button Operation Mode x mode Zoom M 4 Zoom Position Wide i No p 66 button A Drive Mode O Normal Yes Dro p 76 Paid Y Shooting Mode Auto Picture Yes Yes p 45 4 Flash Mode 54 Auto id Yes p 70 Focus Mode AF Standard Yes p 67 Capture mode 6 Rec Mode MENU button Menu Display menu p 40 Playback mode 34 Setting menu OK DISPLAY Information Normal Yes p 74 button Display p 85 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes Can be set and function is available Fixed setting Cannot be changed Can be set but function is not available Cannot be set 54 Auto Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Flash Off Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Flash On No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Auto Red eye No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes i Flash On Red eye No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Self timer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 sec Self timer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Continuous Shooting No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes 16 frame shooting No No Yes No No No No No Yes Yes Yes AF Standard Yes Yes
54. c Mode menu 11 Face Recognition AF amp AE is activated when the subject s face is recognized If the flash is discharged the flash mode will perform Flash On Red eye gt ke 5 3 2 x 139 xipueddy e Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AC adapter kit K AC62 This kit includes the DC coupler D DC51 the AC adapter D AC62 and the AC plug cord USB AV cable I UAV77 Strap O ST62 O ST24 Genuine leather strap O ST8 Silver chain strap O ST30 Plastic coated strap Camera case O CC58 O CC72 Products marked with an asterisk are the same as those supplied with the camera Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation Battery depleted Built in memory full Memory card full The batteries are exhausted Replace with new batteries If using rechargeable batteries charge the batteries p 18 The built in memory SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved Insert anew SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 22 p 94 Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded images and try again p 100 Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card You may be able to display or copy the images on the card using a PC Card not formatted The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been f
55. clusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks 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 or unplug the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock During thunderstorms unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter Continued use could cause equipment failure a fire or electric shock AN Caution Never try to disassemble or short the batteries Also do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as they may explode Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni MH batteries The batteries could explode or catch fire Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni MH batteries cannot be charged Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring of the clothing If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes do not rub them Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or clothes wash the affected areas thoroughly with water Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or emit smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Some portions
56. cted for default setting of C mode for the first time Select 3 in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode In 8 mode recording will start after ten seconds or two seconds Press the shutter release button halfway while the self timer is running to stop the countdown Press it down fully to restart the countdown soJnjoid Buryey Available in P 24A A A 450 3 Taking a Series of Pictures You can take several pictures continuously Continuous Each time a picture is taken the image is saved in the memory Shooting before the next image is taken 16 frame Takes 16 images per 2 seconds with one press of the shutter shooting release button The Recorded Pixels per one image is fixed at 640 1 Press the four way controller A in l mode 2 Usethe four way controller 4 gt zen to select Continuous Shooting TEX or amp 16 frame shooting and press F the OK button IDrivejMod cba Continuous Shooting The camera is ready to take a series of pictures MENU Glaincell ok fo 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 4 Press the shutter release button fully Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously until you release the shutter release button 16 frame shooting 16 images are taken per 2 seconds with one press of the shutter re
57. cture is taken Me The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses has part of the face covered or is not looking toward the camera When the camera does not recognize the subject s face the camera will focus on the subject using the AF mode selected in AF Mode on the Ii Rec Mode menu When there are multiple faces the camera will first recognize the subject s face that looks closer to the center of the LCD monitor and larger compared with the other ones as the main subject s face memo soJnjoid Bunyjej soJnjoaid Buryje e Available in amp 4 4 Taking Pictures of Your Pet Pet Mode In Pet mode you can select the appropriate pet color from white black and in between according to your pet s coat or fur color 1 WN A fens Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A V 4 to select 3 Pet Press the OK button The Pet mode selection screen appears To take pictures with the Pet mode already selected press the MENU button and go on to Step 6 Use the four way controller A V to select 2 4 or 4 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 Press the gt to save the selected settings and switch to g
58. d overwriting the original images to make more space available Me You cannot resize panoramic pictures images taken with the 16 frame shooting function and movies You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of the original image You can resize the images to 7m 6m or 320 in addition to the 7 regular recorded pixels for still pictures p 62 Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to resize Press the four way controller V The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y 4 gt to select Resize Press the OK button The screen for choosing the size and quality gt appears 2 E Recorded Pixels 8m gt aE Cancel 0KJOK Select Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Use the four way controller lt gt to choose the size and quality Use the four way controller A V to switch between Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears If the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as EE verwrite Press the OK button OA image The resized image is saved Overwrite d va MyeuCancel 0KJOK n sebew Bunuiud pue Bunip3 S dl Slideshow zi
59. dard procedure for taking still pictures is described below The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions 1 Press the power switch The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures In this manual this is called Ui mode Capture mode 2 Compose the picture on the LCD monitor The camera will automatically focus on the area within the focus frame You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button 4 enlarges the subject 444 widens the area captured by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The color of the focus frame indicates whether the camera focuses clearly on the subject or not Green The subject is in focus Red The subject is out of focus Hold the shutter release button and wait until the focus frame turns green Focus frame When the AF mode is set to 36 Continuous on the M Rec Mode menu p 69 the focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus and the focus frame remains white even if the subject is out of focus memo Hes JINO uejs 91ND o b memo Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds Instant Review and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built in memory p 22 When you turn on the camera you can take pictures in mode the default shooting mode p 50 Press the Green button to switch to _ Green Mode and let the ca
60. e display with the first image in the folder 100 0010 selected 103 104 Calendar display Recorded images and sound files are Selection displayed by date in calendar format frame The first image recorded on a date is SUM a displayed for that date on the calendar 2 appears for dates on which a sound file was first recorded Use the four way controller A V 4 gt to move the selection frame Select a date and press Q on the Zoom button to switch to nine image display with the first image from that date selected Select a date and press the OK button to switch to single image display of the first image recorded on that date Om 02212008 ie c Press the MENU button in folder display or calendar display to switch to normal nine image display Press the P button or the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to mode soBeui Bunajog pue xoeg Buife d o N Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to x8 A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback 1 Enterthe F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to magnify 2 Press Q on the Zoom button The image is magnified x1 1 to x8 Holding down Q on the Zoom button changes the magnification continuously You can use the guide at the b
61. e button halfway The focus frame turns green when the alternate subject is in focus While holding the shutter release button halfway move the camera to obtain the desired composition The focus is locked at the point you set in Step 3 even if you recompose Focus lock D Press the shutter release button fully kh c N Rec Mode 1 2 ww Recorded Pixels 8m Quality Level ak AF Mode Dol Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit oh 6 Available in P amp 3 M 2A s A KR CA 3 pad sl Selecting the Auto Focus Mode AF Mode You can change the auto focus area 1 Press the MENU button in C mode The l Rec Mode menu appears AF Mode L 3 Multiple The camera focuses on the standard auto focus area m rI Spot The camera focuses on the smaller auto focus area E The camera keeps focusing on the subject within the auto 3 rI Continuous bd focus area o et o o Use the four way controller A V to select AF Mode Press the four way controller E ue 3d p A pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels lity Level Use the four way controller A V AFMode to change the setting Sensitivity EV Compensation KAC Press the OK button ec ancel The AF Mode setting is saved Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting
62. e setting that you choose apply to all the images Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in Printing Single Images p 114 for details of how to make the settings 4 Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 114 p 115 for details of changing print settings D Pressthe OK button on the print settings confirmation screen All the images are printed according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing Ne If the pictures already have the date imprinted on them p 78 do not set Date amp On in DPOF settings Otherwise the date could be imprinted twice on your printed pictures Printing Using the DPOF Settings Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the USB AV cable from the camera and the printer when you In the printing mode selection screen use the four way controller 4 V to select DPOF AUTOPRINT Press the OK button The DPOF settings you have made appear Use the four way controller amp gt to check the number of copies for each picture whether to insert the date or not and the total number of copies Refer to p 110 for instructions on how to make the DPOF settings Press the OK button A confirmation dialog appears Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of Printing Single Images p 114 p 115 for details of changing print settings Press the OK button on the print settings confirmation screen The images are pri
63. e storage capacity is for reference only The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject Movie Sound Movie 30fps Movie 15fps Sound Built in Built in Built in Memory 250MB Memory 256MB Memory 256MB 60 640x480 XX sec e eec XX sec ay ipn XX min EROR XX min i i XX sec 320 320x240 XX sec S Min XX sec x Hu XX sec The recording time is for reference only The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject Lens Focal Length 6 2 mm 18 6 mm equivalent to 37 5 mm 112 5 mm in 35 mm format of focal length Aperture 2 8 W f 5 2 T Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups 3 dual sided aspherical elements Zoom Type Electrically driven Lens Cover Electrically driven Digital Zoom x4 Magnification Image Monitor Type TFT color LCD monitor Image size 2 4 inch Number of dots approx 110 000 dots Brightness brightness adjustable in two steps Economy Adjustment Normal Playback Functions Single frame 9 frame index enlargement max x8 scroll folder display calendar display rotating sound playback slideshow movie playback Select amp Delete image sound copying digital filter B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow brightness filter cropping resizing frame composite red eye compensation protect DPOF Star
64. e the batteries to rupture or cause a fire About the AC Adapter AN Caution Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending If the AC plug cord becomes damaged consult a PENTAX Service Center Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands This can cause an electrical shock Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface This can cause a malfunction To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL Certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum NO 18 AWG copper one end with a molded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other is provided with a molded on female connector body with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration or the equivalent Care to be Taken During Handling Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling 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 Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording playback or transferring your data to a computer etc is not possi
65. e video input terminals such as a TV refer to the operation manual of the equipment and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected 4 Turnthe camera on Ne Depending on the country or region images and sound 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 129 The LCD monitor of the camera turns off while it is connected to AV equipment You cannot adjust sound volume using the Zoom button on the camera m You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC62 optional jfyou intend to use the camera for a long time p 20 soBeui Bunajoq pue yoeg bulked Deleting Images and Sound Files Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary Deleting a Single Image Sound File You can delete a single image and sound file Ne Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 98 D S 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image sound file you want to 9 delete 2 Press the i button amp A confirmation screen appears Lj 3 Usethe four way controller 4 V to select Delete 4 Press the OK button E The image or sound file is deleted o o em If you press the t button during Instant Review the screen in Step 2 appears enabling you to delete the image you have just tak
66. eing formatted ke o i 3 2 x gt 9 o 3 amp x Green mode must be canceled to use this function This function is not available in _ mode Green Mode Press the Green button to cancel _ mode p 48 No image to be processed This message appears when no image sound file is present This image sound cannot be processed No card in the camera The card memory is not enough to copy images sounds not enough to copy images sounds The built in memory is This message appears when you attempt to edit a file that cannot be processed This message appears when you select Image Sound Copy with no SD Memory Card inserted This message appears when there is not enough memory on the SD Memory Card or in built in memory to copy image sound to Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images p 22 p 94 Cannot process correctly This message appears when Red eye Compensation cannot be performed correctly Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function No paper in the printer There is no paper in the printer No ink in the printer There is no ink in the printer Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer Data error A data error message has been sent from the printer Paper Stuck inthe The paper is stuck in the printer printer Troubl
67. en p 35 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files from Nine Image Display You can delete several images sound files selected from the nine image display at once Me Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted 1 In x mode press amp on the Zoom button ina ERE as Nine thumbnail images appear e 2 Press the i button Ix nem 100 0010 appears on the images and sound files gum MENU Cancel i pseie Era 3 Use the four way controller AY lt gt to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the OK button appears on the selected images and sound files If you select an image and press Q on the Zoom button the selected image is displayed in single image display while your are holding the button enabling you to check whether you want to delete it or not The display returns to the nine image display when you release the button However protected images cannot be displayed in single image display soBeui Bunajoq pue yoeg Buikelg s ewj buyajag pue yoeg BuiAe d o Press the t button A confirmation dialog appears Use the four way controller 4 V uu to select Select amp Delete Press the OK button The selected images and sound files are deleted Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images a
68. er month day Date xxx ddmm 3 digit folder number day month when the date style is set to dd mm yy Picture taken with Folder name changed to Next time a picture standard folder name date settin is taken Example March 25 Example March 25 Example April 1 AC N bos 100PENTX 101 0325 102 0401 Use the TOU AY controller A V to select Folder Name on the Xi Setting menu Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to select Standard or Date Press the OK button The Folder Name setting is saved The capacity of an image folder is 9999 files maximum When the number of files reaches 9999 a new folder will be automatically created o amp o 127 How to display the X4 Setting menu Gi Setting MENU Format Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC Four way controller WENJExit MENU button Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB AV cable to a PC or a PictBridge compatible printer y A For instructions on connecting the camera to a computer refer to the X PC Connection Manual contained in the CD ROM that contains this Operating Manual 1 Use the four way controller A V to select USB
69. era shake use a tripod and the self timer function p 75 When you press the OK DISPLAY button in No Info the display turns to LCD Monitor Off 0 Available in C P E328 2A s 6 RK 4 3 pad v 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 Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture button is pressed The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release NY V seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Use this mode to avoid camera shake The picture is taken approximately two 1 Press the four way controller A in l mode 2 Usethe four way controller lt gt V toselect or X and press the OK button The camera is ready to take the picture using the self timer 3 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus A Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later self timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures to mode In pur mode 10 sec Self timer cannot be selected Med Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the 3 cannot be sele
70. es Deleting All Images and Sound Files Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect Editing and Printing Images Editing Images 5 1 ce cecinere entere eren anie eara Deinde 100 Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize 100 Cropping Images sessssene 102 Copying Images and Sound Files 103 Using the Digital Filter 105 Using the Brightness Filter 106 Adding a Frame Frame Composite 107 Red eye Compensation ccccccccccceeeceseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeenae 109 Setting the Printing Service DPOF 110 Printing Single Images 110 Printing All Images 112 Printing Using PictBridge cccecccesseeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 113 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ssessssssssss 113 Printing Single Images Printing All Images ert tet 116 Printing Using the DPOF Settings essssssesseess 117 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer ssssssss 117 Recording and Playing Back Sound 118 Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode 118 Playing Back Sound csccccessceesseeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeneeeeeseseeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeaes 120 Settings 121 Camera Settings 4 eee ecd nte reed 121 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory
71. eshooting Problem Cause Remedy The camera will not turn on The batteries are not installed The batteries are installed incorrectly The batteries are exhaused Check if the batteries are installed If not install batteries Check orientation of the batteries Reinsert the batteries according to the symbols in the battery compartment p 18 Insert new batteries or use the AC adapter No image appears on the LCD monitor The camera is connected to a PC The LCD monitor is off when the camera is connected to a computer The camera is connected to the AV equipment The LCD monitor is off when the camera is connected to an AV equipment The LCD monitor is hard to see The brightness level of the LCD monitor is set too dark Adjust the brightness level in Brightness Level in the Setting menu p 130 Power Saving function is on When the Power Saving function is on the LCD monitor automatically darkens after a certain amount of time Press a button to return to the normal brightness level Select Off in Power Saving in the Setting menu to turn the Power Saving function off p 131 The shutter will not release The flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging Wait until charging is finished There is no available space on the SD Memory Card or in the built in memory Insert an SD Memory Card with available space
72. etting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style 1 2 ES Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to mm dd yy Use the four way controller 4 V to choose the date display style Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to 24h Use the four way controller A V to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the month Use the four way controller 4 V to change the month Change the day and year in the same manner Next change the time If you selected 12h in Step 4 the setting Date Adjust Date Style Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 WMENUCancel OKJOK Date Adjust Date Style Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel OK OK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date gt 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0KJOK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Time 0 00 MENU Cancel oKJOK switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The camera returns to capture status If you press the MENU button in the Date Adjust screen you can cancel your setting and start taking pictures right away However the Date Adj
73. fter taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller lt gt The previous or next image appears ues YOIND Hes YOIND S Rotating the Displayed Image Shutter release button x button Four way controller OK button f button You can rotate the displayed image This is useful when you view images taken vertically 1 2 EN emo Press the gt button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to select Image Rotation and press the OK button The rotation selection screen 0 Right 90 Left 90 or 180 appears Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to choose the rotation direction and press the OK button The rotated image appears Panoramic pictures images taken with the 16 frame shooting function and movies cannot be rotated Protected images can be rotated but they cannot be saved in the rotated state Deleting the Displayed Image 1 Press the amp button when playing back an image 2 100001 The screen for deleting the image appears 2 Press the four way controller A Sippe to select Delete and press the OK button c The image displayed on the LCD monitor is aieea wes deleted 3 Press the X button again or press the shutter release button
74. he battery card cover in the direction 7 The cover will automatically open in the direction when you release your fingers from it 3 Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment making sure the and terminals on the coupler match the and symbols inside the battery compartment 4 Open the DC coupler cable cover pass the DC coupler cable through the opening and close the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the opposite direction of Slide the battery card cover all the way in to make sure it is securely closed Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet ou Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely The data may become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is being recorded Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock Be sure to read USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY p 1 and About the AC Adapter p 3 before using the AC adapter Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K AC62 before using the adapter payeys Bunjes peres bunjes 5 Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card socket This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card Both cards a
75. hen operating the camera Camera Features The Optio E50 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations Here we briefly describe 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 Easy to Navigate Capture and Playback Functions The Optio E50 features an easy to see 2 4 inch LCD monitor In addition settings for capture playback and editing functions are easy to navigate Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor Picture taking has never been simpler in _ Green Mode With just one press of a button you can capture every smile every moment and every memory p 48 If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use select Auto Picture The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode depending on the scene p 50 When you select Auto Picture mode a shooting mode is selected from Standard mode amp 3 Night Scene mode A Landscape mode and amp Portrait mode Let the camera choose the optimal settings Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings Have Fun with Adding a Frame to a Picture or Taking Panoramic Pictures With the Optio E50 you can add a fancy frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet for example p 57 You can also add frames to pictures you have taken Taking panoramic pictures is a
76. ible only in Night Scene mode Effective Range Wide Approx XX m to XX m in Auto approx XX m to XX m in Digital SR mode Tele Approx XX m to XX m in Auto approx XX m to XX m in Digital SR mode Drive Modes Single frame Self timer approx 10 sec approx 2 sec Continuous Shooting 16 frame shooting Power Supply Two AA alkaline lithium nickel manganese or Ni MH batteries gt ke o 3 amp X AC adapter kit optional 147 gt 9 o 3 amp x Battery Life When using AA alkaline batteries Number of Recording capacity shows approximate Recordable number of shots recorded during CIPA Images compliant testing with LCD monitor on flash XX pictures used for 50 of the shots and 23 C Playback Time __ Actual performance may vary according to XX min operating conditions The playback time recording time are Movie Recording measured based on in house testing Actual Time time may differ depending on the condition of XX min use Sound Recording Time XX min External Interface USB2 0 high speed compatible AV terminal Video Output NTSC PAL monaural Format PictBridge Printer PictBridge compatible printer Print Modes Print One Print All DPOF AUTOPRINT Paper Size Card L 2L Postcard 100 mmx150 mm 4 x6 8 x10 Letter 11 x17 A4 A3 printer setting Paper Type kkk kx x printe
77. ie setting appears soJnjoid Buryjej Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies The more pixels are selected the larger the data size The data size also varies depending on the frame rate you select Recorded Pixels 640 640x480 320 320x240 Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to an e mail High quality movies Suitable for viewing on a TV or a PC 4 Use the four way controller A V to select Recorded Pixels K Selecting the Frame Rate m E 3 a a o et O 8 Press the four way controller gt rss The pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels4 F Rat Use the four way controller A Y to change the recorded pixels Recordable time for the selected recorded pixels is also displayed on the upper right part of the screen Press the OK button Your selection is saved Press the MENU button twice The camera returns to capture status with the current setting MENUJC ancel The frame rate determines how smoothly the movie is played back The fps indicates the number of frames taken per a second The more frames the better the quality of the movie but the data size becomes larger 4 Use the four way controller 4 V to select Frame Rate D Press the four way controller gt IERTA The pull down menu appears Recorded Pixels 40 Frame Rat Bof 6 Use the four way controller A
78. ing playback qu Slideshow zz Ci Ga a Protecting All Images and Sound Files 1 2 E Press the four way controller V in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select O n Protect Press the OK button The screen for selecting Select image sound or All Images Sounds appears Use the four way controller A V magesrsounds to select All Images Sounds Press the OK button ES The screen for selecting Protect or A IBrotectfall images sounds Unprotect appears Use the four way controller A Y a Protea to select Protect Press the OK button All the images and sound files are protected 0K OK aE Cancel 0K OK Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files select Unprotect in Step 6 soBeui Bunajoq pue xoeg Buikelg Ko sobeui Buljulig pue Bupa OO N Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Slideshow Changing the Image Size and Quality Resize By changing the size and quality of a selected image you can make the file size smaller than the original You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is full by making the images smaller an
79. ite function p 107 OK DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor p 85 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 86 p 88 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 87 Changes to single image display of the selected date during calendar display p 87 Green ti button Switches from single image display to the Delete screen p 94 Switches from nine image display to the Select amp Delete screen p 95 Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen p 87 Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen p 87 Saves the paused frame as a single image during the playback of a series of successive images taken with 16 frame shooting function MENU button Displays the X4 Setting menu during single image display p 44 Returns to single image display during Playback Mode Palette display p 47 Returns zoom display or nine image display to single image display p 86 p 88 Changes to nine image display of the selected folder during folder display p 87 Changes to nine image display of the selected date during calendar display p 87 suone4edo uowwog suonejedo uowwog e Using the Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button in IG mode to show the BU Rec Mode menu Press the MENU button in LE mode to show the X4 Setting menu How to Set
80. ite or other source can be used when taking pictures To display available frames stored in the built in memory or the SD Memory Card in Step 3 select Sl Frame Composite and press the OK button The three frames stored in the built in memory cannot be deleted Upto 96 downloaded frames can be displayed Including the three frames already stored in the built in memory you can choose from up to 99 frames b MENU Cancel okJOK Red eye Compensation You can compensate the red eye in flash pictures 1 2 3 4 Enter the mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to correct Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select 97 Red eye Compensation Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as If the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Me The red eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera An error message appears in Step 4 The red eye compensation can be used for still images take
81. layback Mode Palette Slides tow Screen Item Description Page Slideshow For continuously playing back images Screen or p 89 Sound effects can be set For changing Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ESS to make the file size smaller pelos For cropping images to the size you like Saved Cropping as a new image p 102 Image Sound For copying images and sounds between the 103 e Copy built in memory and SD memory card P For rotating captured images Useful when Q image Rotation viewing vertical images on a TV pod Digital Filter For modifying images with a Color filter p 105 Brightness Filter For modifying the brightness of the images p 106 w Frame Composite For merging a frame onto an image Select to p 107 overwrite or save it as a new file or Red eye For compensating red eye May not work on 109 Compensation some images due to the condition of the image P Protect Protects images and sounds from accidental 98 om deletion Images can be deleted by formatting p For setting the print settings of images Useful A DPOF when printing at a printing service Be Start up Screen For setting a captured image as the Start up p 135 When you select an icon on the Playback Mode Palette waiting for about 2 seconds the description for the selected mode appears To set the description not to display see p 133 Q o 3 3 o 5
82. lease button soJnjoid Buryje e iW memo In Continuous Shooting and 16 frame shooting the flash does not discharge The Continuous Shooting and the 16 frame shooting are not available in ERB amp 3 000 or 9l mode In amp mode only the Continuous Shooting is available The 16 frame shooting is not available In Continuous Shooting and 16 frame shooting the focus and EV Compensation are fixed with the first image In Continuous Shooting you can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built in memory reaches full The interval of Continuous Shooting varies depending on the Recorded Pixels and the Quality Level you have selected The images taken with the 16 frame shooting function will be printed as a single image in 4 x 4 rows of the 16 images When you play back the images taken with the 16 frame shooting function they will be displayed as follows When played back on the camera 16 images are continuously played back like a movie You can save one of a series of images taken with the 16 frame shooting function as a single image You can play them back in the same way as you play back movies p 91 When played back on a PC the16 images are arranged in 4 x 4 rows and displayed as a single image o c 3 a ay o et E O m EX 3 amp I o et E i a O Rec Mode 1 2 ww Recorded Pixels 8m MENU
83. lected mode appears Mode Palette List WN Q o 3 3 o 5 o 5 S E o 3 o Item Description Page Auto Picture mode Automatically select the best capture mode p 50 The basic mode for capturing images Various e Program mode functions can also be Bm with this mode p 51 a Night Scene Used for night scenes Use a tripod etc to p 55 mode prevent shaking and use a flash for portraits i K Movie mode For capturing movies Sound is also recorded p 81 amp Voice Recording For recording sound only Be careful not to cover p 118 mode the microphone with your hands For capturing landscape views The camera focuses on a wide range y Landscape mode Item Description Page For capturing brightly colored flowers Flower mode Reproduces the outline of the flower softly B For capturing portraits The skin tone will be s a Portrait mode af brighter to make the person look healthy p 52 Surf amp Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds B mode such as beaches or snowy mountains Sport mode For subjects in fast motion amp Digital SR mode Higher sensitivity reduces blur p 56 For capturing moving kids Reproduces healthy 52 and bright skin tone P For capturing images of pets in motion A setting e Kids mode Pet mode suitable for the pet s coat can be set p 54 mm Stitches images taken with the camera to create
84. lso easy as the camera stitches up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene p 59 e For decorating your pictures with a frame e For capturing a panoramic Scene Easy Printing without Using a Computer By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB AV cable you can enjoy printing out images directly from the camera with a touch of a button Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at home because operating the computer was too difficult e Easily print out images without using a computer Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format The Optio E50 lets you display recorded images by date in calendar format You can easily find the image you wish to play back as you look back at your album p 87 Names of Parts Front Power switch Shutter release button Flash Self timer lamp Strap lug Z2 Lens DC coupler cable cover Microphone Back terminal Tripod Socket Battery card cover Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom 444 E2 Q button x button Four way controller OK DISPLAY button Green button MENU button Refer to Understanding the Button Functions p 36 p 39 for an 7 explanation of the function of each button Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditio
85. m Quality Level ok The l Rec Mode menu appears AE Mode 2 Use the four way controller A Y EAE to select EV Compensation Movie 3 Usethe four way controller 4 gt to select the EV value The selected EV value is saved 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 0 EV in 1 3 EV steps 4 Press the MENU button The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status m A 3 amp y o et E i a i In C and modes the EV compensation is fixed at 0 0 Saving the EV Compensation Value vs p 79 soJnjoid Buryey e Doing More with Useful Functions Displaying Shooting Information In IZ I mode you can change the display of shooting information by pressing the OK DISPLAY button For the meanings of the indications see p 14 Normal Display LCD Monitor Off Eu a e 0210272008 700 aao 14 25 a No Info In Dod mode shooting information is displayed only when you take the first ffame No shooting information is displayed when you take the second and or the third frame In 9 mode the display can be switched only between Normal Display and LCD Monitor Off Under the conditions that camera shake tends to occur will appear on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button halfway To prevent cam
86. mera set all the shooting functions automatically p 48 Pressing the Shutter Release Button Press the shutter release button smoothly in two steps This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake Basic method for shutter release 1 memo Press the shutter release button halfway Lightly press the shutter release button until you feel the click on your finger Confirm the focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green The subject is Hold the shutter release button and wait in focus until the focus frame turns green The subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully Press it down smoothly until the shutter is released 4 4 1 The picture is taken You can also press the shutter release button all the way down single step to take pictures This allows you to release the shutter at the right moment The pictures are taken as deep focus pan focus shots Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button x button Four way controller Playing Back Images 1 Press the button after taking a picture The image appears on the LCD monitor In this manual this is called P mode Playback mode Press the button again or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to II mode Capture mode File number Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 1 2 Press the gt button a
87. mp in mode adjust the focus before recording Once the recording starts you cannot adjust the focus m EX 3 amp y o et E fn a 67 b vem i When amp Macro is selected the optical zoom is fixed to Wide However the digital zoom is available to change zoom position of the image When AF Standard is selected the auto Macro function is activated The optical zoom is fixed to Wide also in auto Macro function The digital zoom is available to change the zoom position of the image When your subject is closer than approx 40 cm 1 31 ft from the camera the camera automatically focuses on the closer subject n C mode you can only select AF amp or PF Saving the Focus Mode p 79 Focus lock When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject try the procedures below You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as Subject contrast is very weak blue sky solid white wall etc Dark places black object or subject that does not reflect light Subject with strong reflected light or strong backlight Object with a fine pattern Rapidly moving objects When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame soinjolg Burye Find alternate subject that is in the same distance from the camera as the desired subject Focus on the alternate subject Locate it in the focus frame on the LCD monitor Press the shutter releas
88. n with this camera However it cannot be used for panoramic pictures or images taken with the 16 frame shooting function sebew Bunuiud pue Bunip3 S m E 3 rs m 2 2 a 5 5 amp 3 D Q o 110 Setting the Printing Service DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera Once the print order data has been stored the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF compatible printer or photo processing lab You cannot store print order data for movies or sound only files Slideshow Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not 1 Press the four way controller V in P gt mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select 2 DPOF 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting Single Image or All Images appears 4 Usethe four way controller A V to select Single Image oe y memo Press the OK button The message DPOF setting for this image ope emos ase appears To make DPOF settings for this image another image use the four way controller lt gt to select another image If DPOF settings have already been made for an image
89. nd file Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops 01 30 22 SHUTTER GEYS top Index 14 25 02 02 2008 If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4 recording continues until you take your finger off the button Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files m punos xoeg bulked pue Buipjo22M BH punos xoeg Bui Ae d pue Buipi029s Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in amp mode A Press the P button 1 Use the four way controller 4 gt M Fit00 0025 to choose a sound file to play back 5 T Press the four way controller 4 00 00 00 00 00 The sound file is played back ee 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time don a The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller A Pauses playback Zoom button 4 Increases the volume Zoom button 44 Reduces the volume If there are no recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Reverses playback Four way controller gt Fast forwards playback If there are recorded indexes Four way controller 4 Plays back starting from the previous index Four way controller gt Plays back starting from the next index The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4 Resumes playback Four way controller 4 Rewinds approx 5 seconds Four way controller P Advances a
90. nd sound files at once Futon Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted p 98 1 Press the amp button twice in X mode A confirmation dialog appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V to select Delete All a 3 all images sounds 3 Press the OK button ETE All the images and sound files are deleted 4 Delete all ae eA aok soBeui Bunajoq pue yoeg Buikelg m E 1 Slideshow Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion Protect You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted 1 Press the four way controller Y in 1 mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select O n Protect 3 Press the OK button The screen for selecting Select image sound or All Images Sounds appears 4 Use the four way controller A Y to select Select image sound D Press the OK button The message Protect this image sound appears To protect another image or sound file use the four way controller lt gt to select another image or sound file 6 Use the four way controller A V to select Protect T Press the OK button The selected image or sound file is protected sobew Bbunosjog pue yoeg Bui Ael d To cancel the Protect setting select Unprotect in Step 6 memo ex appears below the file number on protected images and sound files dur
91. nds 120 Power Saving 131 Power supply 18 26 Power switch 26 36 38 Press fully Shutter release button 32 Press halfway Shutter release button 32 Printing ssss 113 Protect Oen 98 Q Quality Level 25 64 R Recorded Pixels of movies secioni cneasd 83 Recorded Pixels of still pictures 62 Recording movies 81 Recording sounds 118 Red eye Compensation 109 Red eye reduction 70 Reset sss 134 Resize sss 100 Rotating o e 34 S Saving settings 79 SD Memory Card 22 Self timer 75 Sensitivity 72 xipuaddy 9 xipueddy o Setting the exposure 73 Shooting information 74 85 Shutter release button E T E 32 36 38 Slideshow 89 Sound settings 122 Sound types 122 Standard AF 67 Start up screen 135 Storage Capacity 145 Strap uere 17 T MEER 93 U USB connection mode 128 V Video output format 129 Z Zoom M amp Lo 66 Zoom button 36 38 PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters P
92. ne of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 4 For mm dd yy month Example 01 For dd mm yy day Example 01 For yy mm dd year Example 2008 Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel oKJOK Date Adjust Date Style mm dd yy 24h Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 WMENUCancel oKJOK The following operations and screens use mm dd yy as an example The operations are the same even if another date style has been selected Use the four way controller A V to change the month Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to the day field Use the four way controller A V to change the day After changing the day change the year in the same manner Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10 If you selected 12h in Step 6 the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time Press the OK button The date and time settings are saved When you finish the settings and press the OK button the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds sbulyas e How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Four way controller Language aa English e Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC WENJExit MENU button
93. nguage aa English e Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC Four way controller MENU Exit MENU button Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Date Adjust on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Date Adjust screen appears Date Adjust Date Style gt mmidd yy 24h Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel oKJOK 3 Press the four way controller gt Date Adjust The frame moves to mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous Pte Style setting dd mm yy or yy mm dd may be Date 01 01 2008 displayed Ta i 4 Usethe four way controller A V ns E to choose the date display style m Choose mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd D Press the four way controller gt han The frame moves to 24h BRESEIE mwaaiyy 2h 6 Use the four way controller 4 Y to select 24h 24 hour display or 12h 12 hour display Date 01 01 2008 Time 0 00 MENU Cancel 0KJOK 10 11 12 13 L memo Press the four way controller gt The frame returns to Date Style Press the four way controller Y The frame moves to Date Press the four way controller gt The frame moves to o
94. ns 1 Shooting mode p 45 7 Memory status p 26 2 Flash mode p 70 Built in memory 3 Drive mode p 75 p 77 without card 4 Focus mode p 67 B SD Memory Card 5 Camera shake icon p 74 amp Card is write protected appears only when the shutter 8 Remaining image storage capacity release button is pressed halfway 9 Battery level indicator p 19 6 Digital zoom icon p 66 10 Focus frame p 31 11 EV compensation p 73 12 Date and time p 29 Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes NOS O eB dd am j 9 m 8M i o A UN Tuas S 209 5 1 2508 2 2 CALSTIRO pare 6 1 Shutter speed 3 Recorded pixels p 62 appears only when the shutter 4 Quality level p 64 release button is pressed halfway 5 Sensitivity p 72 2 Aperture 6 Date imprint warning p 78 appears only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode All of the indications 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 B5 appear only when Detailed Display is selected p 85 A10 pA a i a 131 0020058 1 B1 f 8m y B2 g x v LP d B3 250 XX B4 3 250 GN 10210212008 B5 4JE2 0 i25 HA8 A9 A1 Play
95. ns You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next 1 Press the four way controller Y in mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select Slideshow soBeui Bunajoq pue xoeg Buife d s ewj Bunojog pue yoeg BuiAe d o o co e memo Press the OK button The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears Use the four way controller A V to select Interval Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller A V to change the interval and press the OK button You can choose from 3sec 5sec 10sec 20sec and 30sec Use the four way controller A V to select Screen Effect After selecting Screen Effect press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears with the following items that can be selected Use the four way controller A V to select an item and press the OK button Off No effect Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in Use the four way controller A V to select Sound Effect Use the four way controller lt gt to select amp On or Off Except when the screen effect is set to Off you can choo
96. nted according to the settings Press the MENU button to cancel printing finish printing 1 Turn off the camera 2 Disconnect the USB AV cable from the camera and the printer m E 3 rs m 2 2 a 2 5 z 5 3 D Q o 117 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Recording Mode You can record sound with the camera The microphone is located below and to the left of the lens on the camera When recording sound aim the camera to obtain the best conditions Shutter release button pAutoyPicture Four way controller OK button Green button Speaker Microphone 1 Press the four way controller V in i mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select 9 Voice Recording Press the OK button 1 2 The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor Ad 1 Recording time 00 4 00100 2 Remaining recordable time eo 01 31 44 SHUTTENEDS tart 99 99 2008 14 25 punos yoeg BulAejg pue Hulpiosay 118 5 Men Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts The power lamp blinks during recording ie You can record sound continuously until the 00 07l 22 built in memory SD Memory Card reaches full or for max 24 hours When the Green button is pressed during recording an index can be added to the current sou
97. o 3 S E o D 47 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode Available in x Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode Green Mode In C mode you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the amp Green button 5 ee amp 1 Press the Green button in B Remaining image v mode storage capacity o z The camera switches to C mode Green F S o o Mode Press the Green button again to return to the status before _ mode was selected 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus 3 Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Nec In CD mode you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the OK DISPLAY button You cannot use the Il Rec Mode a menu or Capture Mode Palette in D mode If you try to do so amp key lock COST enue icon and a message appear be canceled to use If you switch to EE mode from _ mode a this function you cannot display the X4 Setting menu by pressing the MENU button If you try to do so key lock icon and a message appear i When the remaining image storage capacity falls below 10 the number on the LCD monitor turns red When the camera is turned off in _ mode it turns on in C mode next time the power switch is pressed The settings in CD Green Mode
98. of the camera heat up during use so please take care as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time Should the LCD be damaged be careful of glass fragments Also be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition the use of the camera may cause itching rashes or blisters In case of any abnormality stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately Handling Precautions for Batteries This camera uses two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese batteries Do not use batteries other than those specified here Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire AA alkaline AA lithium and AA nickel manganese 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 Also do not combine old batteries with new ones Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire Do not insert the batteries with the positive and negative poles in the wrong orientation Doing so may caus
99. or delete unwanted images p 22 p 94 Recording Wait until recording is finished The number of image movie and sound files recorded on the SD Memory Card has reached 10000 Replace the SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images The picture is dark The subject is too far away in a dark environment such as a night scene The picture becomes dark if the subject is too far away Take picture within the specified flash range gt ke 3 i 3 2 x 143 Problem Cause Remedy The subject is not in focus The subject is difficult to focus on with auto focus 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 Try shooting using the focus lock p 68 The subject is not in the focusing area Locate the desired subject in the focus frame focusing area in the center of the LCD monitor If it is difficult to do so first lock the focus on the desired subject focus lock and then move the camera to recompose p 68 The flash does not The flash mode is set to amp Flash Off Set to Auto or Flash On p 70 The drive mode is set to or connection with a printer does not function properly The USB connection
100. or your cooperation Refer to the PC Connection Manual bottom right on page 1 for more information USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product When using this product we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries A Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries or material losses About the Camera AN Warning Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera High voltages are present within the camera and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of for example the camera being dropped please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed 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 Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product The use of an AC adapter other than that specified ex
101. ormatted on a computer or other device and is not compatible with this camera Format the SD Memory Card in the camera p 121 Card locked The SD Memory Card is write protected p 24 Compression error This message appears when compression of images has failed Change the quality level size and record or save again No image sound There are no image sound files on the SD Memory Card Deleting This message appears when the camera is deleting an image or sound file Camera cannot play this image and sound You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format not supported by this camera You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer Image folder could not be created The largest file number 9999 has been assigned to an image in the largest folder number 999 and no more images can be saved Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card p 121 Protected The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected Data being recorded This message appears when you try to switch to PJ mode while an image is still being recorded or when the protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed Data being processed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing or when the SD Memory Card or built in memory is b
102. ottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified Guide The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed Four way controller A V lt gt Moves the position to be magnified Zoom button Q Enlarges the image max x8 Zoom button Ez Diminishes the image min x1 1 oN Press the OK button The image returns to single image display s ewj Bun j q pue yoeg BulAejd Mt Images taken with the 16 frame shooting function and movies cannot be magnified The guide does not appear if the shooting information display is set to No Info foe ey SB MENU Cancel F ae You can play back recorded images one after another 1 Enterthe 1 mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose an image to start the slideshow with 2 Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 3 Use the four way controller A VY lt gt to select l Slideshow 4 Press the OK button twice The slideshow starts Pressing the OK button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow To resume the slideshow press the OK button while the slideshow is paused D Press any button other than the OK button or the power switch The slideshow stops ls If you press the four way controller gt while playing back a movie 7 the next image is displayed without ending the slideshow Setting the Slideshow Conditio
103. our style 1 Enter the F mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to edit Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 3 Usethe four way controller A V 4 gt to select 0 Digital Filter 4 Press the OK button 5 The digital filter selection screen appears Use the four way controller 4 V to choose a digital filter The preview of the edited image is displayed on the LCD monitor It changes each time you switch the filter Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears T Usethe four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as If the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name 8 Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original Me With the digital filter you can edit still pictures taken with this camera only You cannot edit panoramic pictures movies or images taken with other cameras eo sebew Bunuiud pue Bunip3 S sobeui Buljulig pue Bupa o Slideshow MENU Cancel oKJOK Using the Brightness Filter You can change the brightness of taken images without a PC 1 a fF O N N O co ES Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller lt gt to choose the image you want to edit Press
104. p 110 Use the four way controller 4 V to select All Images Press the OK button The message DPOF setting for all images 1 DPOF setting for appears all images Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in Printing Single Images p 111 for details of how to make the settings Press the OK button The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all the images Before printing check that the number is correct If the pictures already have the date imprinted on them p 78 do not set Date amp On in DPOF settings Otherwise the date could be imprinted twice on your printed pictures Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made for all images Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the supplied USB AV cable I UAV77 you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera Me You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K AC62 optional when the camera is connected to the printer The printer may not work properly or the image data may be lost if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer Do not disconnect the USB AV ca
105. pod ae Panorama a panoramic photograph Recorded pixels for p 59 each frame to be stitched is fixed at 2M v Frame For capturing image with frame composite p 57 Composite mode Recorded pixels is fixed at 3M When you select an icon on the Capture Mode Palette waiting for about 2 seconds the description for the selected mode appears To set the description not to display see p 133 amp memo suone4edo uowwog S Face Recognition AF amp AE In Bj Auto Picture mode P Program mode amp Portrait mode and Kids mode Face Recognition AF amp AE is activated This function recognizes the subject s face focuses and performs exposure compensation when capturing images The camera will recognize the main subject s face and make suitable adjustments automatically even when there are multiple faces The subject is given a brighter and healthier look Me When the camera does not recognize the subject s face in P mode amp mode or mode the camera will focus on the subject using the AF mode selected in AF Mode on the 6 Rec Mode menu When the camera does not recognize the subject s face in mode the camera will focus on the subject using the standard AF Mode Multiple You cannot change to other AF modes on the 48 Rec Mode menu The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses has part of the face covered or is not looking toward the camera P
106. pprox 5 seconds Press the four way controller Y Playback stops Settings Camera Settings How to display the X4 Setting menu MENU Sound Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English Four way controller Folder Name Date OK button E gt USB Connection PC MENUJE xit MENU button S Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card All the data in the built in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera Me Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used Be sure to format the card with the camera 1 Usethe four way controller A V to select Format on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt The Format screen appears 3 Use the four way controller A V ma to select Format All data deleted 4 Press the OK button Formatting starts When formatting is Format completed the camera returns to Capture Cancel mode or Playback mode 121 sbulyes e How to display the X4 Setting menu MENU C Y Setting 1 2 wt Format Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008
107. purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing xipueddy 3 xipueddy o 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 C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori
108. r V in X mode The Playback Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A Y lt gt to select Image Sound Copy 3 Press the OK button The copying method selection screen appears Copying Files from the Built in Memory to the SD Memory Card All the images and sound files 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 in the SD Memory Card 4 Usethe four way controller A V to select e Sol D Press the OK button All the images and sound files are copied sebew Bunuiud pue Bunip3 S sobeui Buljulig pue Bupa o Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built in memory one at a time 4 5 6 7 amp memo Use the four way controller A V to select SD eJ Press the OK button Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the file you want to copy Press the OK button The selected image sound file is copied When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built in memory it is assigned a new file name X Slideshow ideshiow j Using the Digital Filter You can change the color tone of taken images or give them digital effect without a PC Select a digital filter from B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green and Yellow to arrange the images in y
109. r setting Quality kkk kx x printer setting Border Status With without printer setting Dimensions XX W x XX H x XX D mm excluding operating or protruding parts Weight XX g excluding the batteries and SD Memory Card Weight When XX g including the batteries and SD Memory Card Shooting Accessories Two AA alkaline batteries USB AV cable Software CD ROM Strap Operating Manual PC Connection Manual CD ROM Quick Guide 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 Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed
110. ra 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 Refer to Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card p 24 regarding the SD Memory Card Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built in memory will delete all data however it may still be possible to recover that data using off the shelf data recovery software Please manage your camera memory at your own risk Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor This could cause breakage or malfunction Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor When using a tripod with the camera be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY sees 1 Care to be Taken During Handling sseeseesss 3 Gorilents ep tree i eine hee e rne br er aad 5 Composition of the Operating Manual sss 9 Camera Features Names of Parts 12 Names of Operating Parts 13 Monitor Indications 1 art refert nennt 14 Getting Started 16 Checking the Contents of the Package
111. rames to the left The camera is ready for taking the first frame The following procedures will explain steps for those when P is selected 4 Take the first frame soJnjoid Burjej Set shift direction ae G O 38 Press the shutter release button fully to take m the first frame and after the taken image is displayed on the LCD monitor Instant e E Review the camera is ready for taking the second frame In the second frame shooting screen an overlay from the first frame appears at the left 1 4 of the LCD monitor Ia The mmg on the upper left part of the screen indicates the number of the next frame for shooting so1njoid UILL e s Pan the camera to the right and take the second frame Be sure to make the overlay cover the same position in the second frame when you compose IB Pan the camera to the right and press the pna frama shutter release button fully to take the second frame After the Instant Review of the second frame the camera is ready for taking the third frame Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the third frame After the third frame is taken the message Data being processed will blink After the Instant Review of the full panoramic picture the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame again To stitch only the first frame and the second frame into a panoramic picture go to Step 6 and select Save in Step 7 To quit taking panoramic pict
112. re referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera They are saved in the built in memory if a card is not inserted me Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 121 for instructions on formatting Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level p 145 g Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to access data in the built in memory in the case of a malfunction Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location 1 Open the battery card cover Slide the battery card cover in the direction The cover will automatically open in the direction 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 LCD monitor Push the card in until it clicks Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way 3 Close the battery card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of payieys unag e Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Pushthe card in
113. ries are removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time the data on the card may become unreadable Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory or shooting and playback may take a long time For information on compatible SD Memory Cards visit the PENTAX website Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built in Memory p 121 Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery Software There are off the shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data If you are going to discard give away or sell your SD Memory Card you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information In any case the data on your SD Memory Card should be man
114. ries is recommended when the camera is used at cold temperatures Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures peuejs bDunjeo gt Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the indicator on the LCD monitor Screen Display Battery Status green Adequate power remains green Batteries are running low ma yellow Batteries are running very low mm red Batteries are exhausted Battery depleted The camera will turn off after this message appears Due to the characteristics of AA nickel manganese batteries the battery level may not be displayed correctly when using these batteries tz may be displayed for the battery level even if the batteries are running low The camera may also turn off without warning even if iu is displayed rd DC coupler cable cover 6 AC plug co ee b gt ES a 3 5 E a e DC terminal 1 DC input terminal Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply 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 1 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC input terminal of the DC coupler 2 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery card cover Slide t
115. s the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select 5min 3min or Off Press the OK button The Auto Power Off setting is saved Yi Setting 2 2 Video Out NTSC Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset MENU Cancel Auto Power Off does not function while the camera is connected to a PC or a printer How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English e Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection PC Four way controller MENU Exit MENU button Setting the Guide Display You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in Capture Mode Palette p 45 and Playback Mode Palette p 47 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Guide Display on the X4 Setting menu 2 Usethe four way controller lt 4 gt Yi Setting 2 2 to select amp On or c Off Video Out NTSC 1 1 1 Brightness Level The following setting is saved Power Saving 3506 On Display Auto Power Off 3min dt Guide Display lt 4 V Off Hide Reset 3 Press the MENU button WEUJExit The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode 133 How to display the X4 Setting menu Sound P Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English e Folder Name Date OK button 5 USB Connection
116. screen has been set it will not be deleted even bd if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built in memory is formatted Select Off to hide the start up screen 135 Appendix 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 79 NA Reset Setting Yes The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset function p 134 No The setting is saved even after reset e C Rec Mode Menu Items Fast Reset Item Default Setting Memory Setting Page Setting Recorded Pixels 8m 3264x2448 Yes Yes p 62 Quality Level Better Yes Yes p 64 AF Mode L Multiple Yes Yes p 69 Sensitivity Auto Yes p 72 EV Compensation 0 0 id Yes p 73 Movie Recorded Pixels 640 640x480 Yes Yes p 83 Frame Rate 30fps Yes Yes p 84 I Flash Mode amp On Yes Yes p 70 m Drive Mode Off Yes Yes Rc i Focus Mode Off Yes Yes p 67 zi Zoom Position Off Yes Yes p 66 x Memory Sensitivit Off Yes Yes 72 y p EV Compensation Off Yes Yes p 73 DISPLAY Off Yes Yes AE File No
117. se amp On or Off for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next Press the OK button The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the OK button or the power switch 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 9 while playing back a movie skips to the next image Panoramic pictures are played back scrolling for 5 seconds regardless of your setting on Interval Playing Back Images on a TV p 93 Playing Back Movies Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken Sound is played back at the same time 1 Enter the gt mode and use the four way controller 4 gt to choose the movie you want to play back Press the four way controller 4 S Playback starts D no Press the four way controller 4 again to pause The following operations can be performed during playback Four way controller 4 Reverse playback Four way controller 4 Pause Zoom button 4 Increases the volume Zoom button 444 Reduces the volume The following operations can be performed while playback is paused Four way controller 4
118. se it if you wish to start taking pictures or playing back images straightaway 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus For more details refer to the respective chapters below 4 Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera 6 Editing and Printing Images This chapter explains how to edit taken images using the camera and print still pictures For saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX refer to the PC Connection Manual For details on editing and printing images with a computer refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound This chapter explains how to record sound files Voice Recording mode and how to play back sound files 8 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera related functions 9o02 2a GgGgRoggmgm 9 Appendix This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related TZ operation los indicates information that is useful to know Me indicates precautions to be taken w
119. t mode Playback mode Press the OK button a NE The Pet mode is selected and the camera T returns to capture status Press the shutter release button y pan halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns PED green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes Night Scene Mode A Night Scene mode you can choose settings appropriate for In Available in taking pictures of dark scenes such as nightscapes 1 2 Press the four way controller V in mode The Capture Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller 4 Y 4 gt to select Night Scene Press the OK button The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The Continuous Shooting and 16 frame shooting are not available in mode The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of a dark Scene To prevent camera shake it is recommended to shoot using a tripod and or the self timer function p 75 soJnjoid Buryjej Available in amp Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures Digital SR Mode 4
120. t gt to choose the frame you want to use Press the OK button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Four way controller lt gt displays another frame MENU button or Zoom button EZ returns to the nine frame display of available frames Press the OK button The frame appears on the screen soJnjoid Buryjej j m EL 3 a M o et E O g memo Press the shutter release button halfway The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus Press the shutter release button fully The picture is taken The Continuous Shooting and 16 frame shooting are not available in 9 mode The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 3m and the quality level at 4 5 6 Available in Dod Taking Panoramic Pictures Digital Panorama Mode In pad Digital Panorama Mode you can stitch 2 or 3 frames taken in sequence into a panoramic scene 1 Press the four way controller V in i mode The Capture Mode Palette appears 2 Usethe four way controller A V lt 4 gt to select Dod Digital Panorama and press the OK button The screen to specify the direction you want to pan appears 3 Use the four way controller 4 gt to select the direction to stitch gt stitch the frames to the right lt 4 stitch the f
121. t or right 4 enlarges the subject 444 widens the area captured by the camera Press the shutter release button fully Recording starts You can record movie continuously until the built in memory SD Memory Card reaches full or max 2GB Me The flash does not discharge in mode A i E You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record and the digital zoom while recording e When the focus mode is set to AF or amp you can adjust the focus before recording starts You can switch shooting information on the LCD monitor with OK DISPLAY button during recording D Press the shutter release button fully Recording stops Playing Back Movies vs p 91 Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button Rec Mode 1 2 Ww Recorded Pixels 8m Quality Level ak AF Mode Dol Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit Available in Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies You can select Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for your movies 1 Press the MENU button in mode 6 Rec Mode menu appears 2 Use the four way controller A V to select Movie 3 Press the four way controller gt The menu for mov
122. t up screen Focus Modes Autofocus Macro Infinity Pan Focus AF type Shooting Distance Range from lens front end TTL contrast detection system by sensor multiple spot continuous changeable Normal Approx 0 4 m eo whole zoom area Macro Approx 0 15 m 0 5 m Wide Infinity eo whole zoom area Pan focus Approx 1 5 m ee Wide approx 5 9 m ce Tele Face Recognition AF is available only in Auto Picture Program Portrait and Kids Focus Lock By half pressing shutter release button Exposure AE metering TTL metering by sensor multi segment Mechanism metering EV 2 EV can be set in 1 3 EV steps Compensation Capture Modes Green Auto Picture Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape Flower Portrait Surf amp Snow Sport Digital SR Kids Pet Digital Panorama Frame Composite Movie Continuous Approx 1 second until built in memory or SD Recording Time Memory Card is full There is a limitation of max 2GB regardless of SD memory card capacity Digital Filter B amp W Sepia Red Pink Purple Blue Green Yellow Shutter Type Electronic mechanical shutter Shutter Speed Approx 1 2000 sec 4 sec all shooting modes included Built in Flash Type Auto flash with red eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto at low illumination Flash Off Flash On Auto Red eye Flash On Red eye Slow synchronization is poss
123. the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select amp Brightness Filter Press the OK button The brightness adjustment screen appears Use the four way controller 4 gt to adjust the brightness The preview of the edited image is displayed on the LCD monitor It changes peas T each time you adjust the brightness UD ro d Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller A V to select Overwrite or Save as If the image is protected a confirmation screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original With the brightness filter you can edit still pictures taken with this camera only You cannot edit panoramic pictures movies or images taken with other cameras Adding a Frame Frame Composite You can add a frame to taken pictures You can use the frames stored in your camera and new frames downloaded from websites 1 2 3 4 Enter the mode and use the four way controller 4 to choose the image to which you want to add a frame Press the four way controller Y The Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y lt gt to select V Frame Composite Press the OK bu
124. the strap O ST62 supplied with the camera peuejs Bumes e 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight payleys Dunes 5 Powering the Camera Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera Use two AA alkaline AA lithium AA Ni MH or AA nickel manganese 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 2 Insert the batteries making sure the and terminals on the batteries match the and symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Close the battery card cover and slide it in the opposite direction of 1 Me AA alkaline AA lithium and AA nickel manganese 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 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 Turn the camera off wait a minute and
125. then turn the camera on again to reset the camera The date and time may also be reset Insert the batteries correctly If the batteries are incorrectly oriented malfunction may result If the ends of the batteries look dirty wipe them before inserting into the camera E Use the AC adapter kit K AC62 optional if you intend to use the camera for a long time p 20 Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time at 23 C with the LCD monitor on and fresh AA alkaline batteries inserted Image Storage Capacity Playback Time Approx XX pictures Approx XX min 1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA compliant testing with LCD monitor on flash used for 5096 of the shots and 23 C Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions 2 According to the result of in house testing ls In general battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases Be sure to take spare batteries when using the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing them in your pocket or inside your coat Battery performance that has deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal performance when the batteries reach room temperature Due to their characteristics AA alkaline batteries and nickel manganese batteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities when used at cold temperatures Use of AA lithium or AA Ni MH batte
126. to the SD Memory Card socket to eject it Pull the card out tol amp 3 ae o et D 23 o o Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card is equipped with a 1 f write protect switch Setting the switch to SD LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data deletion of existing data or formatting of the card Write protect switch appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write protected Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera as the card may be hot Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card images or sound files are being played back or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB AV cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted 1 when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user 2 when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference 3 when the card has not been used for a long time 4 when the card is ejected or the batte
127. tting the language in which menus and p 126 messages appear Folder Name For choosing how names are assigned to folders for p 127 storing images and sound files USB Connection For setting the USB AV cable connection to PC or p 128 printer Video Out For setting the output format to the AV equipment p 129 Brightness Level For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor p 130 Power Saving For setting the time until power saving mode is p 131 activated Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off p 132 automatically For setting to display guides when an icon is selected Guide Display in Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette p 133 Reset For returning settings other than the date and time p 134 Using the Mode Palettes Press the four way controller V to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor There are two different Mode Palettes the Capture Mode Palette and the Playback Mode Palette You can activate a shooting mode most appropriate for the scene or edit taken images just by selecting the icons How to Select the Modes While you are using the Mode Palettes refer to the button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen 1 Press the four way controller Y In I mode the Capture Mode Palette appears In mode the Playback Mode Palette appears Use the four way controller A Y 4 gt to select an icon Press the OK button The screen for the se
128. tton A nine frame display of frames stored in your camera appears on the LCD monitor Use the four way controller 4 Y lt gt to choose a frame Press the OK button or Q on the Zoom button The selected frame appears in single image display You can choose another frame using either of the following operations Four way controller lt gt displays another frame MENU button or Zoom button EZ returns to the nine frame display of available frames soBeui Bunuda pue Bunip3 S 107 10 O it sobeui Bununid pue Bupa es Press the OK button The frame position and size adjustment screen appears Use the four way controller A Y lt P to adjust the position of the image and use the Zoom button to enlarge or diminish the image Press the OK button A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears Use the four way controller 4 V to select Overwrite or Save as If the image is protected a confirmation Screen does not appear The image is automatically saved with a new file name Press the OK button The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3m Y Overwrite wEN Cancel The Frame Composite function cannot be used on panoramic pictures images taken with the 16 frame shooting function movies and images of size 2m or smaller An error message appears in Step 4 Using a New Frame Frames downloaded from a webs
129. ty to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada xipuaddy xipueddy o Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We PENTAX Imaging Company A
130. ures 6 Press the OK button A confirmation screen for saving the taken Save the image s and E exit this screen image s appears Use the four way controller A V to select Save Discard or Cancel and press the OK button Save When you select Save after the first frame is taken the frame taken is saved and the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame When you select Save after the second frame is taken the message Data being processed blinks and after the Instant Review of the 2 frames stitched together the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame Discard All the frames taken will be discarded and the camera will return to the screen to take the first frame Cancel The camera quits the operation and returns to the most recent shooting screen Me In Dar mode the flash does not discharge L em E Focus exposure drive mode and zoom position used for all images in the panorama sequence are those set for the first frame You can re take the first or second frame During the Instant Review press ii button the four way controller 4 and the OK button to discard the image then take a frame again m c 3 a X o et E O Taking Pictures with Customized Settings Rec Mode bd Recorded Pixels Quality Level ok AF Mode Loi Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation 0 Movie MENUJE xit
131. ust screen will appear next time you turn on the camera penes unag e If you press the OK button in Step 9 the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds To set the exact time press the OK button when the time signal on the TV radio etc reaches 00 seconds You can change the selected Language Date and Time anytime See p 126 to change Language and p 124 to change Date and Time The video output format is automatically set according to the language you have selected in the initial setting If the output format is different from the one used in your country or region refer to Changing the Video Output Format p 129 to change it t memo Q 5 e o et S ps o Language Video Output Format English English NTSC French Frangais PAL German Deutsch PAL Spanish Espa ol PAL Portuguese Portugu s PAL Italian Italiano PAL Netherlands Nederlands PAL Danish Dansk PAL Swedish Svenska PAL Finnish Suomi PAL Polish Polski PAL Czech e tina PAL Hungarian Magyar PAL Turkish T rkce PAL Russian Pycckui1 PAL Thai Inu PAL Korean 30 NTSC Chinese traditional r zS amp 8 PAL Chinese simplified Fzt PAL Japanese a438 NTSC Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Power switch Shutter release button Zoom button The stan
132. xels Quality Level Use the four way controller A V ar Mode Sensitivity to change the quality level EU Co Dine fun Storage capacity for the selected quality Movie level is also displayed on the upper right uicancel part of the screen 5 Press the OK button The Quality Level setting is saved 6 Press the MENU button The camera returns to capture status with the current setting P In mode quality level is fixed at xx memo Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture p 145 m EE 3 a X o et E O Ko so1njoaid Buryje Available in C P E328 2A s 6 RK 2 3 pod v Using the Zoom You can zoom in and out to change the captured area 1 emo Press the Zoom button in mode 4 Tele enlarges the subject 44 wide widens the area captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current status of magnification You can enlarge the subject to a maximum NER magnification equivalent to x12 by combining the digital zoom with the optical zoom Opticalzoom Digitalzoom range range You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range When amp Macro is selected in Focus Mode the optical zoom is
133. xit MENU button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time After the power saving function has been activated you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons 1 Use the four way controller A V to select Power Saving on the X4 Setting menu 2 Press the four way controller gt A pull down menu appears 3 Use the four way controller A V Power saving to select 2min 1min 30sec Auto Power Off Guide Display 15sec 5sec or Off Reset MENY Can 4 Press the OK button e The Power Saving setting is saved te The default power saving function is activated 15 seconds after you 7 turnon the camera When the power saving function is set to 2min 1min or 30sec the power saving function is activated after the time set has passed sbulyjes 131 o 2 amp o 132 How to display the X4 Setting menu Four way controller OK button MENU button Sound Date Adjust 02 02 2008 Language aa English Folder Name Date USB Connection PC MENU Exit Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time Use the four way controller 4 V to select Auto Power 1 2 3 4 Off on the Xi Setting menu Pres
134. y back saved images and sound straightaway without taking pictures Press the power switch while holding down the P button The LCD monitor turns on with the lens retracted The camera turns on in mode Playback mode 2 Press the D button again or press the shutter release button halfway The camera switches to mode Capture mode payieys unag Q Playing Back Still Pictures v p 33 Qo 5 e o et S P 9 o Initial Settings Set the language time and date before you start taking pictures for the first time Four way controller OK button MENU button The Language amp 38 screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time Follow the procedures in Selecting the Display Language below to set the language and in Setting the Date and Time p 29 to set the current date and time Go to Setting the Date and Time p 29 if the Date Adjust screen appears Selecting the Display Language 1 Use the four way controller a 4 Y lt gt to choose the desired English Dansk Pyccku Fran ais Svenska ng display language Deutsch Suomi O Espa ol Polski pX Portugu s e tina PICA Italiano Magyar Hz 2 Press the OK button Nederlands T rk e MENU Cancel kJ OK The Date Adjust screen appears Go to Setting the Date and Time to set the current date and time and select the display style S

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