PENTAX Corporation
2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
PENTAX U.K. Limited
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
Digital Camera
PENTAX France S.A.S.
PENTAX Benelux B.V.
12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(for Netherlands)
Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS
(http://www.pentax.nl)
(for Belgium & Luxembourg)
Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM
(http://www.pentax.be)
Operating Manual
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG
Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND
(http://www.pentax.ch)
PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
th
600 12 Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentax.com)
PENTAX Canada Inc.
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA
(http://www.pentaxcanada.ca)
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp
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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following
symbols during use.
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are
not heeded.
Warning
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience minor or middling difficulties or
physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution
About the Camera
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 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 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
exclusively 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 battery and
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
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Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the
battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery
D-LI7. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a
risk of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a
risk of discoloring.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,
wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions 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 eyes or in your
mouth.
About the AC Adapter
Caution
• Do not place heavy objects on the AC power cable, allow heavy objects to
drop onto it or allow the AC power cable to become damaged due to
excessive bending. If the AC power cable 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 power cable 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.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad.
Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package.
This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during traveling). PENTAX is not responsible for
consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss
of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from
failure of this product.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
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.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any
other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid,
wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the
camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of
approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal
temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display 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.
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• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera.
Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out
when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto
the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.18) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage or malfunction.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1
Care to be Taken During Handling...................................................3
Contents ...........................................................................................5
Composition of the Operating Manual..............................................9
Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10
Names of Parts...............................................................................11
Names of Operating Parts..............................................................12
Getting Started
13
Attaching the Strap.............................................................................13
Powering the Camera .........................................................................14
Charging the Battery.......................................................................14
Installing the Battery.......................................................................15
Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................17
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures.......................19
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies...............................20
Operating the Camera Parts ..............................................................22
Using the Grip.................................................................................22
Opening the LCD Monitor...............................................................23
Holding the Camera........................................................................24
Using the Flash...............................................................................24
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................25
Playback Only Mode.......................................................................25
Voice Recording Only Mode...........................................................26
Initial Settings .....................................................................................27
Setting the Display Language.........................................................28
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................28
Quick Start
30
Taking Still Pictures............................................................................30
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................32
Playing Back Images......................................................................32
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................32
Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................33
Taking Movies .....................................................................................34
Playing Back Movies ..........................................................................35
Playing Back Movies ......................................................................35
Common Operations
36
Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................36
Capture Mode.................................................................................36
Playback Mode...............................................................................38
Voice Recording Mode ...................................................................40
Using the Menus .................................................................................41
How to Use the Menus ...................................................................41
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Example of Menu Operation...........................................................42
Menu List........................................................................................44
Taking Still Pictures
46
Taking Still Pictures............................................................................46
Selecting a Still Picture Mode.........................................................46
Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................47
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture Mode)................................................................................48
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................50
Using the Self-Timer.......................................................................52
Continuous Shooting
(Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) ...53
Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)...................54
Varying the Settings Automatically (Auto Bracketing) ....................56
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)...............................58
Shutter Priority Shooting.................................................................60
Aperture Priority Shooting ..............................................................61
Manual Shooting.............................................................................62
Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens (Optional) ...........................63
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................64
Setting the Still Picture Shooting Functions....................................65
Shooting and Playback...................................................................65
Selecting the Focus Mode..............................................................66
Selecting the Flash Mode...............................................................68
Adjusting the Flash Intensity...........................................................69
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................70
Selecting the Quality Level.............................................................71
Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................72
Changing the Focusing Area..........................................................74
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure
(AE Metering) .................................................................................75
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................76
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)..........................77
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................78
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................79
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)............................................80
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................81
Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................82
Taking Movies
84
Recording Movies...............................................................................84
Recording Movies...........................................................................84
Adding a Color Effect to Movies (Color Mode) ...............................86
Taking Time-Lapse Movies ............................................................87
Setting the Movie Shooting Functions .............................................88
Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies......................................89
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies.............................................90
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Selecting the Frame Rate...............................................................91
Recording and Playback Sound
92
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)......................................92
Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................93
Adding a Voice Memo to Images.......................................................94
Recording a Voice Memo ...............................................................94
Playing Back a Voice Memo...........................................................95
Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies
96
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................96
Playing Back Still Pictures..............................................................96
Nine Image Display ........................................................................96
Zoom Display..................................................................................97
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................99
Slideshow .....................................................................................100
Playing Back Movies ........................................................................101
Playing Back Movies ....................................................................101
Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV.....................................102
Deleting..............................................................................................103
Deleting Single Images and Sound Files......................................103
Deleting All Images.......................................................................105
Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........106
Editing and Printing Still Pictures
108
Editing Still Pictures.........................................................................108
Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................108
Trimming Images..........................................................................110
Editing Pictures with Digital Filters ...............................................111
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................113
Printing Single Images..................................................................113
Printing All Images........................................................................115
Direct Printing Using PictBridge .....................................................116
Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................116
Printing Single Images..................................................................117
Printing All Images........................................................................118
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings ...................................118
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer .................................119
Settings
120
Camera Settings................................................................................120
Formatting an SD Memory Card...................................................120
Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................121
Changing the Date and Time........................................................122
Setting the World Time.................................................................122
Changing the Display Language ..................................................124
Changing the Display Mode .........................................................124
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Changing the Background Color and Screen Effects...................125
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................126
Changing the Video Output Format..............................................127
Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................128
Setting Sleep Timeout ..................................................................129
Setting Auto Power Off.................................................................129
Registering a Function on the OK Button.....................................130
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................131
Appendix
132
List of City Codes .............................................................................132
Optional Accessories .......................................................................133
Using the AC Adapter...................................................................134
Messages...........................................................................................135
Troubleshooting................................................................................136
Main Specifications ..........................................................................138
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................140
The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are
explained below.
indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the
related operation.
1
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.
The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can
activate the function.
Ex.
d, R, b,
c, a, O, C
R b c a C
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
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Composition of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
1
2
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start
taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.
2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if
you want to start taking pictures straightaway.
3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
3
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 Still Pictures––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
4
This chapter explains the various ways of taking still pictures and how to set the
relevant functions.
5 Taking Movies–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
5
This chapter explains the various ways of recording movies and how to set the relevant
functions.
6 Recording and Playback Sound ––––––––––––––––––––––––––
6
This chapter explains how to record sound only or add sound (a voice memo) to an
image, and how to play back voice memos.
7 Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies–––––––––––––
7
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.
8 Editing and Printing Still Pictures–––––––––––––––––––––––––
8
This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images
with the camera. For instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer, refer
to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.
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9 Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
10 Appendix–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains troubleshooting, and introduces optional accessories.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio MX
Strap
O-ST17 (∗)
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW17
AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)
USB cable I-USB17 (∗)
Lens cap/Cap holder
Lithium-ion battery D-LI7
Battery charger
AC plug cord
Rechargeable (∗)
D-BC7 (∗)
D-CO2 (∗)
SD Memory Card
(16 MB)
Operating Manual
(this manual)
Operating Manual
(PC Guide)
• Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.133).
• Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia/D-CO2B United Kingdom/D-CO2E Europe/D-CO2H Hong
Kong/D-CO2J Japan/D-CO2K Korea/D-CO2U North America, Canada
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Names of Parts
Front
Mode dial
f button
Flash
Power switch
Self-timer lamp
Battery cover
Lens
Speaker
Strap lug
Microphone
Terminal cover
PC/AV terminal
DC input
terminal
Tripod socket
Back
SD Memory
Card cover lever
SD Memory
Card cover
Grip
Flexible LCD
monitor
Shutter
release button
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Names of Operating Parts
Zoom/w/x/f/y lever
Shutter release button
C button
OK button
Four-way
controller
(2345)
Mode dial
Power switch
MENU button
Q button
)/i button
m/g button
b/Z button
Guide Indications
A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor
during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2)
Four-way controller (3)
Four-way controller (4)
Four-way controller (5)
MENU button
2
3
Zoom/f/y lever
When trimming an image
y
4
DPOF button
i button
DP
5
MENU
SHUTTER
PLAY
Z button
OK button
C button
Shutter release button
Q button
OK
C
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Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
1
Cap holder
Attach the cap holder to the lens cap and thread the cord onto the
camera strap. Remove the lens cap by pressing the tabs on either side
of the cap.
1
Attach the strap to the camera.
Pass the narrow end of the strap through
the strap lug and pass the other end through
the loop. Do not tighten the strap until the
cap holder has been attached.
2
3
Attach the cap holder to the lens
cap.
Pass the short end of the cap holder
through the hole in the lens cap.
Attach the cap holder to the
camera strap as shown.
Pass the lens cap through the loop and
tighten the cap holder and camera strap.
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Powering the Camera
Battery
1
Charging
indicator
To power outlet
2
3
Battery charger
1
AC plug cord
Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.]
message is displayed, charge the battery.
1
2
3
Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and
changes to green when charging is completed.
4
When charging is completed, remove the battery from
the battery charger.
• The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery
is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature
and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the
camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is
fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been
used for a long time.
• Use the Battery charger D-BC7 to charge the rechargeable Lithium-
ion battery D-LI7 only as the charger may overheat or be damaged.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to
light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
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1
2
1
1
2
Battery lock lever
(when using a D-LI7 battery)
Installing the Battery
Insert the battery in the camera. Use one D-LI7 rechargeable lithium-ion
battery.
AA batteries or AA rechargeable batteries cannot be used in this
camera.
1
2
3
Open the battery cover on the end of the grip.
Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and
flip the cover open 2 .
Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the
battery lock lever.
Push the battery in until the battery lock lever clicks.
Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to
lock it.
Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock lever outward to release
the lock.
• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended. (p.134)
• The D-LI7 lithium-ion battery cannot be recharged in the camera.
• CR-V3 battery can be used but camera performance may
deteriorate at low temperatures. Use the D-LI7 lithium-ion battery
when using the camera at low temperatures.
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• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented,
malfunction may result.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery when the
camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the
battery to avoid the risk of leakage.
1
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date and
time may be reset. If this happens, follow the procedure in “Setting
the Date and Time” (p.28).
• Image Storage Capacity, Recording Time and Playback Time
(at 23°C, LCD monitor on with fully charged battery)
The image storage capacity, recording time and playback time for each
type of battery are shown below.
Image Storage Capacity
(using the flash for 50% of shots)
Battery Type
D-LI7
Recording Time
Approx. 100 min.
Playback Time
Approx. 200 pictures
Approx. 200 min.
• The still picture storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in
accordance with CIPA standards and the movie recording time and playback
time are based on PENTAX measuring conditions. Some deviation from the
above figures may occur in actual use depending on shooting mode and
shooting conditions.
• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the
temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold
environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside
your coat. Battery performance that has deteriorated due to low
temperature will be restored when the battery is returned to room
temperature.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or
to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the # symbol on the LCD monitor.
#
↓
(lit green)
(lit yellow)
(lit red)
: Adequate power remains.
$
: Battery is running very low.
↓
%
↓
: Battery is exhausted.
[Battery depleted]
: The camera will turn off after this message appears.
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Installing the SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card
1
2
1
This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images. Make
sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.
1
2
3
Push the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor.
The card cover opens.
Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is on the grip
side and push the card in until it clicks.
Close the card cover.
To remove the card, press the card in to eject it and pull it out.
• The image storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of
the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels
and quality level. (1p.19)
• The power switch lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being
accessed (data is being recorded or accessed).
• Use a high-speed type SD Memory Card (10MB/S) for recording
movies. If a standard-speed card (2MB/S) is used, [Stop] may
appear on the LCD monitor and recording may be terminated.
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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect
switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data
by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data
or formatting of the card.
1
o appears on the LCD monitor
when the card is write-protected.
Write-protect switch
• Care should be taken if you remove 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
recorded on the card, images or sound are being played back, or the camera
is connected to a PC with the USB 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.
• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another
camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.120) for instructions on
formatting.
• 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, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long
time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a
backup of important data on a PC.
• 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 memory cards, visit the PENTAX website or
contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center.
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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Still Pictures
Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to
your purpose.
Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer
images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the
total number of pictures that can be taken.
1
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.70
Selecting the Quality Level 1p.71
Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use
Suitable for printing on A4 paper
2048 (2048×1536)
1600 (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768 )0
640 ( 640×480 )
Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard
Suitable for printing on postcards
Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites
The default setting is 2048×1536.
Appropriate Quality Level According to Use
Best
Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
C
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Better
D
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.
Good
E
The default setting is D.
Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recordable Images
Quality level
Recorded pixels
C
Best
D
Better
E
Good
29 pictures
50 pictures
109 pictures
241 pictures
55 pictures
87 pictures
202 pictures
386 pictures
81 pictures
120 pictures
257 pictures
483 pictures
2048 (2048×1536)
1600 (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768 )0
640 ( 640×480 )
• The above table shows the approximate number of images when using a 64MB SD
Memory Card.
• The above figures are based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA
standards. It may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting
mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
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Recorded Pixels and Quality Level for Movies
Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality level best suited to
your purpose.
1
The number of recorded pixels indicates the image resolution. Larger
sizes produce clearer images, but results in larger filesizes.
The frame rate indicates the number of images that are displayed per
second. Higher numbers produce smoother motion, but also results in
larger filesizes.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for
movies on the [C Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.89
Selecting the Quality Level for Movies 1p.90
Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.91
Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use
VGA size. Produces high quality movies for viewing on a TV.
640 (640×480)
Large filesize.
320 (320×240)
160 (160×120)
Suitable for viewing on a PC.
Low quality, but small filesize.
The default setting is 640×480.
Appropriate Quality Level According to Use
Best
Produces high quality movies for viewing on a TV.
Suitable for sending by high-speed Internet circuit.
Suitable for attaching to e-mails.
C
D
E
Better
Good
The default setting is Best.
Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use
(frames/sec.)
30fps Produces high quality images for viewing on a TV.
15fps Suitable for viewing on a PC or on the camera.
The default setting is 30 frames/sec. (fps).
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Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Recording Time
Frame rate: 30fps (15fps)
Quality level
C
Best
D
Better
E
Good
Sound
Recorded pixels
1
2.5 min.
(5 min.)
4 min.
(7 min.)
5 min.
(9 min.)
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)
160 (160×120)
6 min.
(11 min.)
9 min.
(16 min.)
16 min.
(25 min.)
4 hr. 22 min.
16 min.
(25 min.)
20 min.
(31 min.)
31 min.
(42 min.)
• The above table shows the approximate recording time when using a 64MB SD
Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, SD
Memory Card, etc.
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Operating the Camera Parts
The following is an explanation of how to operate the camera parts.
1
Using the Grip
Pull the grip out from the camera and rotate it in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
Adjust the grip to a comfortable position for holding the camera (about
120°).
about 120°
Take hold of the grip near the
hinge and extend it.
Rotate the grip to the
desired position.
You can rotate the grip to a maximum of 180 degrees to the lens. Do
not apply excessive force to the grip.
• You can use the camera without extending the grip.
• For greater stability, leave the grip unextended when attaching the
camera to a tripod.
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Opening the LCD Monitor
You can swivel the LCD monitor 210 degrees vertically and 180 degrees
horizontally to ensure easy viewing from different angles.
1
Do not apply excessive force when swiveling the LCD monitor.
Lift
Open the LCD monitor from the bottom.
Swivel
Swivel the LCD monitor
anticlockwise.
Lower
Lower the LCD monitor into
the viewing position.
• When you aim the LCD monitor at yourself to take a picture of
yourself, the image you see in the LCD monitor will be a mirror
image, but the resulting picture will be the view seen through the
lens.
•
To protect the LCD monitor when the camera is not in use, return the
LCD monitor to the position it was in when the camera was purchased.
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Holding the Camera
Holding the camera in your right hand by the grip, operate the shutter
release button and the Zoom/w/x lever with your index finger and the
C button with your thumb.
To prevent camera shake when using the zoom or taking movies, hold
the camera steady with your left hand. Position the LCD monitor at an
angle of 45 degrees for easy viewing.
1
• When recording movies, sound is recorded at the same time. Be
careful not to cover the microphone or the holes at the side of the
microphone with your finger.
• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
Shutter release button
Zoom/w/x lever
C button
Using the Flash
f button
1
Press the f button on the side of the camera.
The flash pops up.
Press the area around the PENTAX logo on the cover softly to close the flash.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
1
Power switch
OK button
1
2
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on and the power switch
lights green.
The shooting mode icon and name appear
for one second.
If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust
screen appears when you turn the camera
on, follow the procedure on page 27 to set
Program
the display language and/or current date and time.
Press the power switch again.
The camera turns off and the power switch turns light off.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.46
Recording and Playback 1p.65
Playback Only Mode
Use this mode when you want to play back pictures one after another.
Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to the
Capture mode.
1
Press the power switch while pressing the Q button.
The camera turns on in Playback Only mode.
To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, turn the
camera off, then turn it on again.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.96
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Power switch
1
Voice Recording Only Mode
This mode lets you use the camera as a voice recorder.
Voice Recording Only mode is exclusively for recording sound; you
cannot take still pictures or movies in this mode.
1
Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch.
The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode.
To switch to capture status, set the mode dial to any mode other
than O.
Recording Sound 1p.92
Voice Recording Mode 1p.40
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Initial Settings
1
Power switch
OK button
MENU button
Q button
Four-way controller
If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn
the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language
and/or current date and time.
If the Initial Settings screen appears
Initial Settings
English
City
NYC
DST
Video Out
NTSC
MENU Exit
OK OK
1p.28 “Setting the Display Language” “Setting the Date
and Time”
If the Date Adjust screen appears
Date Adjust
mm/dd/yy
Date Style
24h
01
/
01 / 2004
00 : 00
MENU Exit
OK OK
1p.28 “Setting the Date and Time”
If neither screen appears, setting is not required.
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Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.
1
1
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose the display language.
The default setting is English.
Initial Settings
English
NYC
City
2
3
Press the four-way controller (3).
DST
Video Out
NTSC
The screen for setting the city appears.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose the desired city (Home
Town).
MENU Exit
OK OK
4
5
6
7
8
Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting DST (Daylight Saving Time) appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or
P (Off).
Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the video output format appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose NTSC or
PAL.
Press the OK button.
The Date Adjust screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.
1
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose the date and time
display style.
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy
24h
01
/
01 / 2004
00 : 00
MENU Exit
OK OK
2
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 appear above and below [24h].
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 24h
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [24h] (24-hour display) or
[12h] (12-hour display).
2004 / 01
/
01
00 : 00
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Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 appear above and below the
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 12h
month.
01
/
/
/
01 / 2004
00 : 00 am
OK OK
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the month.
1
MENU Exit
Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 appear above and below the day.
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 12h
01
01 / 2004
00 : 00 am
OK OK
MENU Exit
7
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the day and press the
four-way controller (5).
Date Adjust
Date Style
mm/dd/yy 12h
01
01 / 2004
00 : 00 am
OK OK
2 and 3 appear above and below the year.
MENU Exit
8
9
Repeat Step 7 to change the [year],
[hour] and [minutes].
If you select [12h] in Step 3, the setting switches between am and pm
corresponding to the time.
Press the OK button when you have finished the settings.
The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time using
the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen. Press the OK
button again.
• 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.
• When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you
can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by
pressing the MENU button. In this case, the screen will appear
next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to
“Changing the Date and Time” (p.122).
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Quick Start
Taking Still Pictures
Shutter release
button
Zoom/w/x lever
Mode dial
2
Power switch
f button
i button
The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. If the
flash has been opened, it will fire automatically depending on the light
conditions.
1
Pull the grip out and rotate it into
position.
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2
3
Open the LCD monitor.
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.
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4
5
Set the mode dial to R.
Check the image on the LCD
monitor.
Focus frame
The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone
of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing
the Zoom/w/x lever to the right or left.
x : enlarges the subject.
w : enlarges the area captured by the camera.
6
7
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant
Review) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card.
You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
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Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Press halfway
The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is
pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only
appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway. The focus frame lights green at the focusing position if the
subject is in focus. The frame does not appear if the subject is out of
focus.
2
Press fully
The picture is taken.
[Poor focusing conditions]
The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions.
In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as
the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim
the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall
• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being
reflected back
• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns
• Fast moving objects
• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the
background in the same picture
• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)
Instant Review
The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review)
immediately after it is captured.
You can change the Instant Review time. (1p.77)
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Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
2
Four-way controller
Q button
Playing Back Images
You can display the still pictures you have taken.
1
Press the Q button after taking a
picture.
-
100 0017
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
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Playing Back the Previous or Next Image
Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward
or backward.
1
Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the four-way controller (45).
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.
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Rotating the Displayed Image
1
Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
2
Press the four-way controller (3).
The image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise
each time the button is pressed.
2
-
100 0004
#
The zoom display and nine-image display functions cannot be used
with rotated images, nor can DPOF or delete/protect settings be
made.
Deleting the Displayed Image
You can delete the image displayed on the LCD
monitor by pressing the i button, using the four-
way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing
the OK button. (1p.103)
File #
-
100 0017
Press the Q button again or press the shutter
release button halfway to return to shooting
status.
Delete
Cancel
All
MENU Exit
OK OK
• The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you
switch to the Playback mode.
• You can enlarge the image by pressing the Zoom/f/y lever.
(1p.97)
• If there are no images stored, the [No image & sound] message
appears.
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Quick Start
Taking Movies
Zoom/w/x lever
C button
2
Power switch
The standard procedure for recording movies is described below.
1
2
3
Pull the grip out and rotate it into position.
Open the LCD monitor.
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.
4
Press the C button.
Recording starts.
C
You can change the captured area by pressing
00 : 01 : 23
the Zoom/w
/x
lever to the right or left.
Press the lever gently to change the
captured area slowly and press it all the way
to change the area quickly.
x : enlarges the subject.
w : enlarges the area captured by the
camera.
#
5
Press the C button again.
Recording stops.
Using the Zoom 1p.50
• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
• The self-timer lamp lights during movie recording to show that
recording is in process.
• The LCD monitor swivel mechanism (1p.23) does not function
during movie recording.
• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor when zooming
in or out during movie recording.
• When the shutter release button is pressed during movie
recording, the focus is locked.
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Quick Start
Playing Back Movies
2
Four-way controller
Q button
Playing Back Movies
You can play back the movies you have taken.
1
Press the Q button after taking a
movie.
-
100 0017
The image appears on the LCD monitor.
The first frame appears on the monitor and
h appears on the movie.
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Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
Press the four-way controller (3) to stop playback.
You can also play back movies on a TV. (1p.102) For instructions on
how to play back movies on a computer, refer to the “PC Guide –
Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC”.
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Common Operations
Understanding the Button Functions
1
10
2
3
4
5
6
3
9
8
7
Capture Mode
1
Shutter release button
Starts taking still pictures. (1p.30)
2
C button
Starts recording movies. When pressed again, stops recording.
(1p.84
)
3
4
OK button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.64
Displays the Digital Filter options screen. (1p.54
Saves your current menu selection if you have a menu open.
)
)
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] and
[B Set-up] menus.
(1p.41)
5
6
Q button
Switches to the Playback mode. (1p.32)
Four-way controller
(3)
(45) Adjusts the exposure.
(23) Adjusts the focus in z mode. (1p.67
Selects the shooting effect in d mode. (1p.48)
)
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7
) button
Changes the shooting mode in the following sequence. (1p.66
)
Macro mode, Super Macro mode, Infinity-Landscape mode, Manual
Focus mode
8
9
m button
Selects self-timer mode, continuous shooting mode and auto
bracketing mode. (1p.52
–
p.57)
b button
Changes the flash mode. (1p.68
)
10 Zoom/w/x lever
3
Changes the shooting area. (1p.50)
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10
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
3
Playback Mode
1
2
3
Shutter release button
Stops playback and switches to the Capture mode. (1p.30
)
)
C button
Stops playback and switches to the Capture mode. (1p.30
OK button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.99)
Saves your current menu selection. (1p.41)
4
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] and
[B Set-up] menus. (1p.41)
5
6
Q button
Stops playback and switches to the Capture mode. (1p.30)
Four-way controller
(2)
Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.101)
Records or plays back a voice memo for a still picture. (1p.94,
p.95)
(45) Displays the previous or next image. (1p.32)
(3)
Rotates the image. (1p.33)
Stops a movie during playback. (1p.101)
7
i button
Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.103)
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8
9
g button
Sets the items for printing images. (1p.113)
Z button
Protects images from deletion. (1p.106)
10 Zoom/f/y lever
Press toward f during normal playback to display nine images at
once. (1p.96)
Press toward y for zoom display and to change the size of the image
displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.97)
3
Pressing the C button or the Q button does not change the mode
to the Capture mode when the camera was turned on in Playback
Only mode. To switch to the Capture mode, turn the camera off and
then turn it on again.
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1
2
3
4
5
3
Voice Recording Mode
1
Shutter release button
When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops
recording. When pressed for more than one second, recording
continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the
button is released.
2
3
C button
When pressed during recording, an index can be added to the sound
being recorded. (1p.92)
Four-way controller (in Playback Only mode)
(2
)
Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. (1p.93)
(45) Selects a sound file before playback.
Performs the following operations during playback.
If there are no recorded indexes:
When (4) is pressed during playback, rewinds five
seconds.
When (5) is pressed during playback, advances five
seconds.
If there are recorded indexes:
When (4) is pressed during playback, returns to the
previous index.
When (5) is pressed during playback, returns to the
next index.
4
5
MENU button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] and
[B Set-up] menus. (1p.41)
Q button
Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice
Recording mode. (1p.93)
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Using the Menus
When you press the MENU button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor.
The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You can set functions,
save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus.
How to Use the Menus
When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation
appears on the LCD monitor.
Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
3
1
Press the MENU button in Capture
mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Sensitivity
AUTO
2
3
Press the four-way controller (3).
You can choose an item.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Quality Level].
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Sensitivity
AUTO
MENU Exit
OK OK
4
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting.
The quality changes each time the four-way
controller is pressed.
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Sensitivity
AUTO
Press the OK button or the shutter
release button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status.
Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to
exit the menu, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as by
removing the battery while the camera is turned on), any changes
you have made to the settings will not be saved.
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Example of Menu Operation
Capture mode
MENU
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
[C Movie Mode] menu
Rec. Mode
Movie Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
2048
AWB
640
30fps
3
Off
Sensitivity
AUTO
MENU Exit
OK OK
MENU Exit
OK OK
Rec. Mode
Movie Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
2048
AWB
640
30fps
Off
Sensitivity
AUTO
MENU Exit
OK OK
MENU Exit
OK OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Sensitivity
AUTO
MENU Exit
OK OK
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
To the next screen
Sensitivity
100
MENU Exit
OK OK
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Playback mode
MENU
[Q Playback] Menu
Playback
[B Set-up] Menu
Set-up
Slideshow
Resize
Format
Sound
3sec
Trimming
Date Adjust
World Time
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
3
Off
English
Norm.
Off
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
MENU Exit
OK OK
OK OK
Playback
Set-up
Slideshow
Resize
Format
Sound
3sec
Trimming
Date Adjust
World Time
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
Off
English
Norm.
Off
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
MENU Exit
OK Start
OK OK
To the next screen
• The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears when you press the MENU
button in Capture mode, and the [Q Playback] menu appears
when you press the MENU button in Playback mode.
• You can change the menu displayed on the LCD monitor to the
[A Rec. Mode], [C Movie Mode], [Q Playback] or [B Set-up]
menu by pressing the zoom lever.
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Menu List
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures. Some of
the functions are also used for taking movies.
Yes.....Adjustable
No ......Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu,
but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.
— .......Set on the [C Movie Mode] menu.
Default
Setting
Rb
Item
Description
Page
d
Yes
Yes
C
—
ca
3
Recorded
Pixels
For selecting the
number of pixels
2048×1536
Yes
p.70
p.71
For selecting the image
compression rate
Quality Level
D
Yes
Yes
—
For adjusting the color
balance according to
the light conditions
AWB
(Auto)
White
Balance
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.72
p.74
p.75
Focusing
Area
For changing the area
of the autofocus
[
(Multiple)
Yes
Yes
Forsettingthemetering
L
AE Metering method to determine
the exposure
(Multi-segment)
For setting the
Sensitivity
Yes
Yes
AUTO
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
p.76
p.69
p.54
p.50
p.77
sensitivity
Flash Exp.
Comp.
For adjusting the flash
intensity
0
No digital filter
×4
For taking pictures with
a color filter effect
Not
selectable
Digital Filter
Digital Zoom
For taking digital zoom
pictures
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Instant
Review
For setting the Instant
Review time
1 sec
*
For saving the shooting
function settings when
the camera is turned off
Yes
No
Memory
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.82
p.78
For setting the
sharpness
Sharpness
Normal
For setting the
saturation
No
No
Saturation
Contrast
Normal
Normal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
p.79
p.80
For setting the contrast
* Only the flash and digital zoom settings and the file number are saved.
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[C Movie Mode] menu
This menu is only for movies.
Default
Setting
Item
Description
Page
Recorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels
640×480
p.89
p.90
Quality Level
For selecting the quality level for movies
C
For selecting the number of frames (still pictures)
per second
Frame Rate
30fps
Color
Off
p.91
p.86
p.87
Color Mode
For selecting a color filter when taking a movie
For setting a delayed frame rate to give the
impression of speeded up action when played back
Fast Fwd Movie
3
[Q Playback] Menu
Item
Description
Page
p.100
p.108
p.110
Slideshow
Resize
For playing back recorded images one after another
For changing the size of images
For trimming images
Trimming
Digital Filter
For creating a color filter effect using red, blue, green filters etc. p.111
For playing back images at the set zoom size by pressing the
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
p.98
Zoom/f/y lever only once
For displaying the Delete screen with [Delete] highlighted when
[On] is selected
p.104
[B Set-up] Menu
Item
Description
Page
Format
For formatting SD Memory Cards
p.120
For adjusting the playback volume and settings of the start-up
sound, shutter sound, key operation sound, focus sound and
self-timer sound.
Sound
p.121
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
DISPLAY
For adjusting the date, time and date style
For setting the world time
p.122
p.122
For changing the language in which menus and messages appear p.124
For changing the information displayed on the LCD monitor
For selecting the background color and screen effects
p.124
p.125
p.126
p.127
p.128
p.129
p.129
Screen Setting
Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor
Video Out For setting the video output format
USB Connection For changing the USB connection mode
Sleep Timeout For setting the power-saving function
Auto Power Off For turning off the power automatically after a fixed time
OK Button
For registering a function on the OK button during capture/playback p.130
For returning the settings other than the date adjust,
p.131
Reset
language/
and world time to defaults
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Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures
Selecting a Still Picture Mode
There are various ways of capturing images, from modes where the
camera automatically sets the shooting functions to obtain the best
pictures, to modes where settings are made manually to achieve a
particular effect.
Capture Modes
There are ten Picture modes to choose from. The
camera selects the optimal exposure, white
Picture mode
balance, etc. according to the shooting conditions. p.48
This mode lets you take pictures in a variety of
situations.
d
4
This is the basic picture-taking mode. It offers a
p.47
Program mode
R
wide range of camera functions for you to enjoy.
This mode lets you set the shutter speed manually
and the camera automatically adjusts the
aperture.
Shutter Priority
mode
p.60
b
This mode lets you set the aperture manually and
the camera automatically selects the shutter
speed.
Aperture Priority
mode
p.61
p.62
c
a
In this mode you can set the shutter speed and
aperture manually.
Manual mode
1
Turn the mode dial until the desired
mode is located at the position of
the indicator. Choose one of the
following modes: d, R, b, c, a.
Indicator
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1
Setting the Functions (Program Mode)
In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other
functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to R.
Set the functions you want to use.
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Refer to “Setting the Still Picture Shooting
Functions” (p.65 to p.81) for details of how
to set the functions.
3
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is
in focus.
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Press the shutter release button down fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.30
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Selecting the Picture Mode According to the
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
There are ten available modes in Picture mode.
Lets you capture the bright colors of landscape views by
Landscape emphasizing the contours and saturation of green trees,
q
blue sky, etc.
Lets you capture the vivid colors of flowers. The
Flower
Portrait
brightness of the image is maintained while the
background is moderately blurred.
Lets you take portrait shots in natural tones. (Natural
skin tone is captured by reducing the contrast.)
<
I
4
Lets you take pictures of yourself or include yourself in
pictures. (The focus is regulated to take into account the
shooting distance <arm length>.)
Self-
portrait
S
Lets you take bright, vivid pictures of the sea, lakes or
Surf&Snow snow-covered landscapes in bright sunshine. (Views are
vividly reproduced by slightly increasing the contrast.)
i
Lets you reproduce the beautiful colors of the sunrise or
sunset. (Brilliant hues are captured by adjusting the
exposure to create a slightly dark, twilight atmosphere
Sunset
K
and increasing the saturation a little.)
Lets you capture evening or night views or take pictures
Night
of people against a nightscape. (The camera features a
Scene
B
max. slow shutter speed of 4 seconds and has slow
mode
synchronization and noise reduction functions.)
Lets you take pictures with the soft flare effect of a soft
lens.
Soft
V
U
Illustration Lets you take illustration-type pictures.
Lets you overlap the edges of your images so that they
Panorama
can be joined to form a panorama picture using the
Assist
F
software supplied with the camera. (1p.58)
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1
2, 3
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to d.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Picture mode options screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose a Picture
mode.
4
Picture Mode
Landscape
OK
OK
4
5
Press the OK button.
The Picture mode is selected.
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Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is
in focus.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. To
prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other surface.
• In Picture mode, the saturation, contrast, sharpness and white
balance are automatically set to the optimal settings for each
mode. You cannot change the settings.
• Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a
slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function
activates to reduce noise.
Using the Shutter Release Button 1p.31
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d R b c a C
Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to change the shooting area.
4
1
Press the Zoom/w/x lever in
Capture mode.
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x (Tele) : enlarges the subject.
w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by
the camera.
The zoom bar indicates the current level of
magnification.
Zoom bar
Press
When the digital zoom function is disabled,
you can take pictures at up to 10-times
magnification using the optical zoom. When
the digital zoom function is set to ×10, you
can combine the digital zoom with the
optical zoom to give a maximum zoom
magnification equivalent to 100 times.
toward x
y
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Opticalzoom Digitalzoom
range
range
• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor when zooming
in or out during movie recording.
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Two-Speed Zoom Operation
The zoom can be operated at high speed or at low speed.
Pressing the zoom lever gently toward w or x slowly changes the
zoom magnification (low-speed zoom). Zoom adjustment stops when
you remove your finger from the lever.
Pressing the zoom lever all the way toward w or x quickly changes the
zoom magnification (high-speed zoom). Zoom adjustment stops when
you remove your finger from the lever.
• To ensure smooth motion, avoid rapid zoom adjustment when
recording movies.
• The high-speed zoom ensures that you capture the best
snapshots.
4
Saving the Zoom Position 1p.82
Setting the Digital Zoom
The default setting for the digital zoom is [×4]. To take pictures at the
maximum magnification, set the digital zoom to [×10] and to take
pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [Off].
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Digital Zoom].
Flash Exp. Comp.
Digital Filter
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
0
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [×4], [×10], [OFF].
x4
1sec
Sharpness
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to take pictures.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.82
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d R b c a C
Using the Self-Timer
In self-timer mode, the picture is taken a fixed time after the shutter
release button is pressed.
Use the 10-second self-timer when you want to be included in a group
picture.
4
Use the 2-second self-timer to avoid camera shake when you press the
shutter release button.
1
2
Press the m button in Capture mode to display g or
Z on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button.
g The picture is taken approximately ten
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seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed. The self-timer lamp lights for
about seven seconds, then blinks for
about three seconds.
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Z The self-timer lamp blinks for about two
seconds after the shutter release button
is pressed and the picture is taken.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the
self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• If you press the C button, recording movies will start after ten
seconds (or two seconds).
• To cancel the self-timer, press any button, such as the MENU
button, while the second count is displayed.
Taking Pictures of Yourself 1p.48
Troubleshooting: “Subject is not in focus” 1p.137
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1
d R b c a
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting/
High-Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)
4
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
1
2
Press the m button in Capture
mode to display j or p on the
LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
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The focus frame turns green if the subject is
in focus.
#
3
Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.
Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
j
Each image is saved separately in the memory before the next
image is taken. The higher the image quality, the longer the
interval between shots.
p Up to three images are taken one after another while the shutter
release button is pressed and are saved together in the memory.
This action is repeated as long as the shutter release button is
pressed, enabling high-speed continuous shooting in groups of
up to three images.
• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card is full.
• The interval will vary according to the Recorded Pixels and Quality
Level settings.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode and
High-Speed Continuous Shooting mode.
•
•
Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist in d mode
.
The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image.
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MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
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AWB
2, 3, 4
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
R b c a
Taking Pictures with Color Filters
(Digital Filter Mode)
4
You can take pictures using digital filters in a variety of colors, such as
red, blue and green.
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Digital Filter].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The digital filter options screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Digital Filter
Red
to choose a digital filter.
You can choose from eight color filters:
B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue,
Green and Yellow.
OK
OK
5
6
Press the OK button.
The color filter is selected and the camera
returns to still picture capture status.
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Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is
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in focus.
7
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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• These digital filters are used for still pictures. Color filters for
movies can be selected from [Color Mode] on the [C Movie Mode]
menu. (1p.86)
• You can register the digital filter options screen on the OK button.
This will enable you to display the digital filter options screen
simply by pressing the OK button while taking pictures.
• You can also edit captured images using the digital filters.
• When Capture mode is changed, the digital filter setting is
released.
Registering a Function on the OK Button 1p.130
Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 1p.111
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1
3, 4, 5
6
2
R b c a
Varying the Settings Automatically
(Auto Bracketing)
4
Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the
exposure and white balance over a series of three shots when the
shutter release button is pressed. This simple operation ensures that
you are able to get the best shots.
Auto Bracket Settings
Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal,
Ex.
underexposed (dark), overexposed (bright). Choose the
a
b
p.81
p.72
Bracketing bracketing steps from 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.50,
1.75, 2.00.
Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, red
White
tinge (low color temperature), blue tinge (high color
Balance
temperature). Choose the bracketing steps from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, low
(–), high (+).
c
d
e
Saturation
p.79
p.78
p.80
Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, soft
(–), hard (+).
Sharpness
Pictures are taken in the following sequence: normal, low
(–), high (+).
Contrast
1
2
3
Set the mode dial to other than d and O.
Press the m button to display a.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The auto bracketing options screen
appears.
Auto Bracket
Ex. Bracketing
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose a function.
0 . 5 0
OK
OK
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6
If you selected exposure or white balance, use the four-
way controller (45) to choose the bracketing steps.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
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The function chosen for auto bracketing
appears on the LCD monitor.
7
8
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is
in focus.
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Press the shutter release button fully.
4
Three pictures are taken in succession when a is selected and the
shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step 8.
Only one picture is taken when any other auto bracketing option is
selected and the shutter release button is pressed down fully in Step
8, and the camera creates the series of three shots internally.
With the exception of the function selected for auto bracketing, the
second and third pictures are taken under the same conditions as
the first picture.
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1
2, 3, 5
4, 8
d
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist)
You can take a number of images and join them together to form a
panorama picture. The panorama software on the CD-ROM (S-SW17)
supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX) and a computer are
necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist enables you to
overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together
into a panorama picture.
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to d.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Picture mode options screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select F (Panorama
Assist).
Picture Mode
Panorama Assist
OK
OK
4
5
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller to
choose the direction in which the
images will be joined.
Set shift direction
4 Joins the images at the left.
5 Joins the images at the right.
2 Joins the images at the top.
3 Joins the images at the bottom.
The example shows the images when 5 is selected.
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7
Take the first image.
Press the shutter release button to take the
first image. The right edge of the image
appears in semi-transparent form on the left
of the LCD monitor.
Move the camera to the right and
take the second image.
Move the camera until the semi-transparent
image and the actual view overlap and
press the shutter release button. Repeat
Steps 6 and 7 to take the third and
subsequent images.
4
8
Press the OK button.
The screen returns to Step 5.
To cancel Panorama Assist, change to another mode.
• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software
supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD
Photostitcher). Refer to the “PC Guide – Enjoying Your Digital
Camera Images On Your PC” for instructions on creating
panorama pictures.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Panorama Assist.
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1
2
b
Shutter Priority Shooting
In this mode, you can set the shutter speed manually. The camera
automatically sets the aperture to obtain the optimal exposure at the
shutter speed you have chosen. Use this mode when you want to
4
emphasize movement by setting a slow shutter speed to take a moving
subject, or when you want to set a fast shutter speed in dim light to
prevent camera shake.
1
2
Set the mode dial to b.
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Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the shutter speed.
Pressing 2 increases the speed and
pressing 3 reduces the speed.
1/30
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4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera adjusts the aperture value accordingly.
If the appropriate exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value
displayed on the LCD monitor turns orange.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a
slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function
activates to reduce noise.
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1
2
c
Aperture Priority Shooting
In this mode, you can set the aperture manually. The camera
automatically sets the shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure at
the aperture value you have chosen. Decreasing the aperture value will
produce a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value will
produce a picture in which both the foreground and the background are
in focus. Use this function when you want to intentionally change the
focusing range (depth of field).
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to c.
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a
00 : 02 : 48
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the aperture value.
Pressing 2 increases the aperture and
pressing 3 reduces the aperture.
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3
4
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera adjusts the shutter speed accordingly.
If the appropriate exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed
displayed on the LCD monitor turns orange.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a
slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function
activates to reduce noise.
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1
2, 3
a
Manual Shooting
In this mode, you can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. This
mode allows you to produce different creative effects in your pictures.
4
1
2
Set the mode dial to a.
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a
00 : 02 : 48
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the aperture value.
Pressing 2 increases the aperture and
pressing 3 reduces the aperture.
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0.25
-
#
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the shutter speed.
Pressing 5 increases the speed and pressing 4 reduces the speed.
If the exposure you have set is unsuitable within the range of ± 2EV,
o or n and the range appears in the center at the bottom of the LCD
monitor.
If the exposure you have set is unsuitable by more than ± 2EV, o or
n blinks.
4
5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at a
slower shutter speed, because the noise reduction function
activates to reduce noise.
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Wide angle
conversion lens
(optional)
4
Using a Wide Angle Conversion Lens (Optional)
The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens is available as an optional
accessory. (1p.133)
Simply screwing this useful accessory onto the front of the camera
provides a wide angle equivalent to 28.5 mm on a 35 mm camera.
• The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens is designed for use with
the camera zoom at the maximum wide position (w). Using the
lens with the zoom in the x position will result in poor quality
images and is not recommended.
• Do not use a filter with the wide angle conversion lens as this may
cause vignetting in the corners of the picture.
• Vignetting may occur at the bottom of the picture if the camera is
too close to the subject when using the built-in flash.
The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens can be used in Movie
mode. In that case, use it with the camera zoom at the maximum
wide position (w) as in Still Picture mode.
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Displaying Shooting Information in
Capture Mode
The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the OK button.
If [FILT.] has been registered on the OK button, change the setting to
[DISPLAY] on the [B Set-up] menu. (1p.124)
Norm. (Normal display)
1 2 3
4
5 6
78
Shooting information appears when the camera is
turned on.
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1 Flash mode
3 Focus mode
5 Digital filter
2 Drive mode
4 Capture mode
6 Digital zoom
8 Remaining time
10 Date and time
12 Focus frame
14 Shutter speed
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Remaining image count
F2.9
-
#
9 Card status
15 14 13 12 11 10
9
11 EV compensation
13 Battery level indicator
15 Aperture
4
H+inf (Histogram and information)
1
2 3
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed. The horizontal axis of the histogram
shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and
brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
shows the number of pixels.
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2048
AWB
AUTO
1/30
1 White balance
3 Quality level
5 Histogram
2 Recorded pixels
4 Sensitivity
6 AE metering
F2.9
-
0.25
#
6
5
4
Grid (Grid display or Normal display in
Playback mode)
A grid appears to help you compose your
pictures.
Frame (Frame only and no information)
No shooting information is displayed.
• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.
• If any of the modes are changed, such as the
flash mode, the new setting appears on the
LCD monitor for a few seconds.
Saving the Display Mode 1p.82
Norm. (Normal display)
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Setting the Still Picture Shooting
Functions
Shooting and Playback
Capture mode is for taking and recording images. The shutter release
button is for taking still pictures in Capture mode and the C button is for
taking movies.
Playback mode is for viewing captured pictures. The displayed picture
can be edited in Playback mode.
Follow the procedure below to switch between Still Picture mode and
Movie mode and between Capture mode and Playback mode.
To Change from Capture Mode to Playback Mode
4
1
Press the Q button in Capture mode.
The camera switches to Playback mode.
To Change from Playback Mode to Capture Mode
1
or
Press the Q button or the C button.
1
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera switches to Capture mode.
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Selecting the Focus Mode
Focus Modes
The camera focuses on the object in the focusing area
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Use
Autofocus mode this mode when the distance to the subject is more than
40 cm (16 in) when zoomed out and more than 120 cm (47
in) when zoomed in.
4
(No
icon)
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 10 cm – 50cm (4 in –20 in) when zoomed out and
approx. 60 cm – 150cm (24 in – 59 in) when zoomed in.
The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Macro mode
q
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 0 cm – 15 cm (0 in – 6 in). The camera focuses
on the object in the focusing area when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway.
Super Macro
mode
r
Infinity-Landscape
mode
This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is
automatically set to a (flash off).
s
Manual Focus
mode
This mode lets you adjust the focus manually with the
four-way controller.
z
1
Press the ) button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
appears on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode.
Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens
in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on
the subject.
• The default setting is Autofocus mode.
• Only the digital zoom can be used in r mode.
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Manual Focus
The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below.
1
Press the ) button in Capture mode to display z.
The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when
focusing.
2
Press the four-way controller (23).
The indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Using the indicator as a
guide, adjust the focus with the four-way controller (23).
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For distant focus
00 : 02 : 48
4
For closer focus
0cm
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Indicator
After the focus is set, press any button except the four-way controller
(23) or take your finger off the four-way controller (23). The screen
returns to the normal display about two seconds later.
• When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus
quickly.
• You cannot adjust the shutter speed or aperture when a, b or c
is selected in \ mode.
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d R b c a
Selecting the Flash Mode
Flash Modes
(No
icon)
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
4
Auto
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the light
conditions. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in
museums etc. where flash photography is prohibited.
Flash Off
Flash On
a
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
b
c
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Auto +
Red-eye reduction
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.
Flash On +
Red-eye reduction
d
• To use the flash, press the f button to make the flash pop up.
When the flash is closed, it will not discharge (Flash Off).
• The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) when the drive mode is set
to j or p or the focus mode is set to s or r.
• The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second
time to take the picture. In the red-eye reduction modes, the
interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer.
• You cannot select Auto or Auto + Red-eye Reduction in a, b or
c mode.
• Use the flash to prevent camera shake if a blinks when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
1
Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
appears on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.
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1
4
d R b c a
Adjusting the Flash Intensity
You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Flash Exp. Comp.].
Flash Exp. Comp.
Digital Filter
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
0
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the light emission.
To increase the light emission, set a positive
(+) value. To decrease the light emission,
set a negative (–) value.
x4
1sec
Sharpness
MENU Exit
OK OK
When a positive value has been set, the flash icon appears as j, and
when a negative value has been set, the flash icon appears as k.
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
d R b c a
Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels of still pictures from
[2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480].
4
The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. The
quality level setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.71).
Recorded Pixels
Suitable for printing on A4 paper
2048 (2048×1536)
1600 (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768 )0
640 ( 640×480 )
Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger than a postcard
Suitable for printing on postcards
Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Recorded Pixels].
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the recorded pixels.
Sensitivity
AUTO
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
MENU Exit
OK OK
• The larger your recorded pixels, the finer the details will appear
when you print your picture.
• The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned
off.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
d R b c a
Selecting the Quality Level
Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures.
The more stars, the higher the quality and the larger the filesize. The
recorded pixels setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.70).
4
Quality Levels
Best
Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
C
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Better
D
Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.
Good
E
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Quality Level].
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the quality level.
Sensitivity
AUTO
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to take pictures.
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3, 4
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
R b c a C
Adjusting the White Balance
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
4
White Balance Settings
Auto
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
F
G
Daylight
Shade
H
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
tungsten light.
Tungsten Light
I
Fluorescent
Light
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.
J
K
Manual
1
2
3
4
5
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[White Balance].
Press the four-way controller (5).
White Balance
The White Balance screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
to change the setting.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Saving the White Balance 1p.82
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Manual Setting
Have a blank sheet of white paper ready.
1
2
Select K (manual) on the White Balance screen.
Point the camera at the blank
White Balance
sheet of paper so that it fills the
screen of the LCD monitor.
3
4
Press the Q button.
The shutter is released and the white
balance is automatically adjusted.
The display returns to the [A Rec. Mode]
PLAY Adjust
MENU Exit
OK OK
menu when adjustment is finished.
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in d
mode.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
d R b c a
Changing the Focusing Area
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
4
Focusing Area
Multiple
Spot
Normal range
[
]
The autofocus range becomes smaller.
1
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Focusing Area].
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
2048
AWB
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting.
AUTO
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
MENU Exit
OK OK
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
d R b c a C
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine
the Exposure (AE Metering)
4
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
AE Metering Modes
Multi-segment
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
L
M
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the
screen.
Center-weighted
The exposure is determined by the small area in the
center of the screen only.
Spot
N
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [AE Metering].
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the AE Metering mode.
Sensitivity
AUTO
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to take pictures.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
d R b c a C
Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
4
Sensitivity Settings
The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.
AUTO
100
• The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The
shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by
noise.
200
400
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Sensitivity].
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the sensitivity.
Sensitivity
AUTO
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to take pictures.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
d R b c a
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec
and Off (no display).
4
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Instant Review].
Flash Exp. Comp.
Digital Filter
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
0
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the display time.
x4
1sec
Sharpness
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to take pictures.
The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
R b c a C
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Sharpness].
Flash Exp. Comp.
Digital Filter
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
0
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting from
x [Normal] to z [Hard (+)] or
y [Soft (–)].
x4
1sec
Sharpness
MENU Exit
OK OK
To soften the contours, choose (–) and to
sharpen the contours, choose (+).
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
• Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in d
mode.
• The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
R b c a C
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Saturation].
Saturation
Contrast
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting from
x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or
y [Low (–)].
MENU Exit
OK OK
To reduce the saturation, choose (–) and to
increase the saturation, choose (+).
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
• Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in d
mode.
• The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
R b c a C
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast.
4
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Contrast].
Saturation
Contrast
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the setting from
x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or
y [Low (–)].
MENU Exit
OK OK
To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and to
increase the contrast, choose (+).
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
• Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in d
mode.
• The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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1
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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.
4
1
Press the four-way controller
(45) in Capture mode.
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You can change the EV setting.
To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To
darken, set a negative (–) value.
You can choose the EV setting in the range
of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 0.25 EV steps.
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2
3
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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Saving the Settings (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the
camera is turned off or returned to the defaults. The items that can be
saved or reset are listed below. If you select O (On), the settings will be
saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was
turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults
when the camera is turned off. Items not listed here will also be saved in
the selected settings when the camera is turned off.
Default
Item
Description
Setting
O
P
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
The flash mode set with the b button (1p.68)
The drive mode set with the m button (1p.52, 53, 56)
The focus mode set with the ) button (1p.66)
4
P
Zoom Position The optical zoom position set with the Zoom lever (1p.50)
P
MF
The manual focus position set with the
)
button (1p.67)
P
The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.72)
White Balance
P
P
P
P
P
P
The [Focusing Area] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.74)
Focusing Area
AE Metering
The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.75)
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.76)
Sensitivity
EV
The EV compensation value set with the four-way
Compensation controller (45) (1p.81)
Flash Exp.
Comp.
The [Flash Exp. Comp.] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu (1p.69)
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu
(1p.51)
Digital Zoom
DISPLAY
O
P
The LCD monitor display mode (1p.64, 99)
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card is
inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are
assigned sequentially.
File #
O
The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved
even if [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory].
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Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
2, 3, 4, 5
1
Sensitivity
AUTO
6
MENU Exit
OK OK
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Rec. Mode
to select [Memory].
Flash Exp. Comp.
Digital Filter
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
0
4
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Memory screen appears.
x4
1sec
Sharpness
MENU Exit
OK OK
4
5
6
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose an item.
Memory
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select O(On) or P (Off).
White Balance
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take pictures.
MENU Exit
OK OK
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Taking Movies
Recording Movies
1, 2
Recording Movies
This mode lets you take movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.
1
Press the
C
button in Capture mode.
1
2
3
Recording starts.
The following information appears on the
LCD monitor.
C
5
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1 Movie mode icon
2
Recording indicator (blinks during recording)
3 Remaining recording time
You can change the captured area by pressing
the Zoom/
w
/x
lever to the right or left.
#
x : enlarges the subject.
w : enlarges the area captured by the camera.
• The zoom bar does not appear on the LCD monitor by pressing
the zoom lever while recording movies.
• When the shutter release button is pressed during movie recording,
the focus is locked for as long as the button is held down.
2
Press the C button.
Recording stops.
• You cannot change from Voice Recording mode to Movie mode.
• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.
• The maximum movie recording time is 120 minutes.
• The self-timer lamp lights while recording movies.
• When recording movies, sound is recorded at the same time. Be
careful not to cover the microphone or the holes at the side of the
microphone with your finger.
Playing Back Movies 1p.101
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Keeping the C Button Pressed
Recording starts when you keep the C button pressed for more than
one second. Recording will continue for as long as you keep the button
pressed. Recording stops when you take your finger off the C button.
Using the Zoom When Taking Movies
If you use the zoom when taking movies, hold the camera steady and
zoom in and out slowly using the low-speed zoom. Operating the zoom
too quickly or failing to hold the camera steady will affect the quality of
your movies.
You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
Forcusing Range When Taking Movies
Focus mode
Autofocus (Normal)
Macro
Wide
Tele
5
0.1m – ∞ 1.2m – ∞
Super Macro
Landscape
∞
∞
Manual Focus
0cm – ∞ 60cm – ∞
Using the Zoom 1p.50
Holding the Camera 1p.24
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Movie Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
640
30fps
2, 3, 4
1
Off
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
C
Adding a Color Effect to Movies
(Color Mode)
You can add a color effect to movies by using color filters. As well as
recording in normal colors, you can choose a B&W filter or a Sepia filter.
1
2
3
4
5
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the
[C Movie Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Color Mode].
Use the four-way controller (45)
Movie Mode
to choose a color.
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
640
Press the OK button.
30fps
Frame Rate
Color Mode
The selected color mode is enabled.
Off
Fast Fwd Movie
The camera is ready to record.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Digital filters are available for use with still pictures. (1p.54)
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Movie Mode
6
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
640
30fps
2, 3, 4
1
Off
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
C
Taking Time-Lapse Movies
This mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate so that when you
play the movie back at the normal frame rate, the action appears
speeded up. For example, if you choose the ×2 setting, half the normal
number of frames will be taken, so that when you play the movie back at
the normal frame rate, the subject will move at twice the normal speed.
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the
[C Movie Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Movie Mode
to select [Fast Fwd Movie].
Recorded Pixels
640
Quality Level
Use the four-way controller (45)
Frame Rate
30fps
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
to change the time-lapse setting.
Off
Press the OK button.
The camera switches to Capture mode.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Press the C button.
Recording starts.
X5
C
00 : 01 : 23
The selected time-lapse setting appears on
the LCD monitor.
#
• When the frame rate is set to [30fps], you can choose from [×2],
[×5], [×10] and [×20].
• When the frame rate is set to [15fps], you can choose from [×2],
[×5] and [×10].
• It may take some time to exit Fast Fwd Movie mode depending on
when you stop recording.
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Setting the Movie Shooting Functions
There are a number of functions that you can set for recording movies.
However, the following functions use the settings for taking still pictures.
Refer to the relevant reference pages listed below.
Adjusting the White Balance
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure
Setting the Sensitivity
Setting the Image Sharpness
Setting the Color Saturation
1p.72
1p.75
1p.76
1p.78
1p.79
1p.80
1p.81
Setting the Image Contrast
Setting the Exposure
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Movie Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
640
30fps
2, 3, 4
1
Off
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
C
Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies
You can choose the number of recorded pixels for movies from
[640×480], [320×240] and [160×120].
The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. The
quality level setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.90).
Recorded Pixels for Movies
5
VGA size. Produces high quality images for viewing on a TV. Large
640 (640×480)
filesize.
320 (320×240) Suitable for viewing on a PC.
160 (160×120) Small filesize. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or displaying on websites.
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the
[C Movie Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Movie Mode
to select [Recorded Pixels].
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
640
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the number of recorded
30fps
Off
Fast Fwd Movie
pixels.
MENU Exit
OK OK
5
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to record.
The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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MENU
Movie Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
640
30fps
2, 3, 4
1
Off
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
C
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies
The more stars, the higher the quality and the larger the filesize. The
recorded pixels setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p.89).
Quality Levels of Movies
Best
Produces high quality movies for viewing on a TV.
Suitable for sending by high-speed Internet circuit.
Suitable for attaching to e-mails.
C
D
E
5
Better
Good
1
2
3
4
5
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the
[C Movie Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Movie Mode
to select [Quality Level].
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
640
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the quality level.
30fps
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
Off
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to record.
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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MENU
Movie Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Frame Rate
Color Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
640
30fps
2, 3, 4
1
Off
5
MENU Exit
OK OK
C
Selecting the Frame Rate
The frame rate refers to the number of frames taken per second. The
higher the frame rate, the better the quality and the larger the filesize.
There are two frame rates to choose from: 30fps and 15fps.
1
2
3
4
5
Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the
[C Movie Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Frame Rate].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30fps] or
[15fps].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to record.
The Frame Rate setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Recording and Playback Sound
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
You can record sound with the camera.
2, 3
1
Speaker
Microphone
1
2
Set the mode dial to O and press
the power switch.
The remaining recording time and the
recording time of the current file appear on
the LCD monitor.
1
2
12 : 34 : 56
00 : 00 : 00
O
SHUTTER REC Start
1 Current recording time
2 Remaining recording time
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Press the shutter release button.
Recording starts. The self-timer lamp lights
during recording.
12 : 34 : 30
00 : 00 : 26
O
When the shutter release button is pressed
for more than one second, recording
continues for as long as the button is held
down and stops when the button is released.
When the C button is pressed during
recording, an index can be added to the
current sound file.
SHUTTER REC Stop
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C
Index
3
Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops.
• Sound is saved in WAV monaural files.
• The microphone is located at the side of the lens. Aim the camera
to obtain the best sound.
• Pressing the OK button turns the LCD monitor off and pressing the
OK button again turns the monitor back on.
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Playing Back Sound
You can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording mode.
2, 3, 4
1, 5
1
2
Press the Q button.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound
file to play back.
3
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
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3
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6
2 Total file recording time
3 Playback time
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The following operations can be
performed during playback.
#
Four-way controller (2)
Pauses playback
Press again to resume playback
If there are no recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds
Four-way controller (5) Advances approx. 5 seconds
If there are recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) Plays back from the previous index
Four-way controller (5) Plays back from the next index
Zoom/f/y lever (x)
Increases the volume
Zoom/f/y lever (w) Reduces the volume
Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
4
5
Press the Q button.
The camera switches to Voice Recording mode.
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Adding a Voice Memo to Images
You can add a voice memo to your still pictures.
1, 2, 3
Recording a Voice Memo
1
Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) to
choose the still picture to which
you want to add a voice memo.
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O appears on the four-way controller
operation guide on the LCD monitor if there
is no voice memo attached to the displayed
image.
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2
3
Press the four-way controller (2).
Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds.
Press the four-way controller (2).
Recording stops.
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Playing Back a Voice Memo
1
Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) to
choose the still picture with the
voice memo that you want to play
back.
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If U appears on the displayed image, a
voice memo has been recorded.
2
3
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
6
The following operations can be performed during playback.
Zoom/f/y lever (x)
Zoom/f/y lever (w)
Increases the volume
Reduces the volume
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback stops.
Deleting a Voice Memo 1p.104
A voice memo cannot be added to a still picture which already has
a voice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one.
(1p.104)
A voice memo cannot be added to protected (Z) images.
(1p.106)
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Playing Back and Deleting Still Pictures/Movies
Playing Back Still Pictures
1, 2
Playing Back Still Pictures
Press the Q button.
Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.32) for instructions.
Nine Image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
1
Press the Zoom/f/y lever toward
f in Playback mode.
Nine images appear with the selected image
at the bottom center.
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O
1
O
7
C
Use the four-way controller (2345) to
choose one of the images. If you choose
2
image
) when ten or more images have been
recorded, the previous nine images appear.
Similarly, if you choose image and press
1
and press the four-way controller
(
4
Selected image
2
the four-way controller (
5), the next nine images appear.
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:
No icon
O (with image)
C
: Still picture without voice memo
: Still picture with voice memo
: Movie (first frame appears)
O (without image) : Sound file only
2
Press the Zoom/f/y lever toward y.
The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image.
Pressing the OK button also returns the screen to full screen display of
the selected image.
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2
1
3
Zoom Display
You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation
appears on the LCD monitor during magnification.
1
2
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image to magnify.
Press the Zoom/f/y lever toward
y.
y
X1.8
The image is magnified (1× to 12×).
Holding down the button changes the
magnification continuously.
The following operations can be
performed while the magnified image is
displayed.
7
Four-way controller (2345) Changes the magnified portion of the
image
Zoom/f/y lever (x)
Zoom/f/y lever (w)
Makes the image bigger
Makes the image smaller
3
Press the OK button.
Zoom playback ends.
Movies cannot be magnified.
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MENU
Playback
Slideshow
3sec
Off
Resize
Trimming
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
2, 3
1
4
MENU Exit
OK OK
Setting the Quick Zoom Function
You can display the image at set magnification simply by pressing the
Zoom/f/y lever toward y once during zoom playback.
1
2
3
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Quick Zoom].
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the
magnification.
×2.0 to ×12.0 : Pressing the Zoom/f/y lever once toward y takes
the image straight to the selected magnification and
after that magnifies the image in steps.
7
Off
: Pressing the Zoom/f/y lever toward y once
magnifies the image in steps in the range of ×1.2 to
×12.0.
4
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback
mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mode.
If [FILT.] has been registered on the OK button, change the setting to
[DISPLAY] on the [B Set-up] menu. (1p.124)
Norm. (Normal display)
1 2 3
4
5
Shooting information is displayed.
Protect icon Voice memo icon
4 File name
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5 Card status
6 Four-way controller operation guide
7 Shooting date and time
8 Battery level indicator
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9 Aperture
10 Shutter speed
10 9
8
7
6
H+inf (Histogram and information)
The brightness distribution of the image is
displayed. The horizontal axis of the
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histogram shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end) and
the vertical axis shows the number of pixels.
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AWB
7
AUTO
1/30
F2.9
1 Recorded pixels
White balance
5 Sensitivity
2 Quality level
4 AE metering
6 Histogram
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4
5
6
Frame (Frame only and no information)
No shooting information is displayed.
Saving the Display Mode 1p.82
Norm. (Normal display)
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2
5
Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card one after
another.
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image with which to start
the slideshow.
2
3
4
Press the MENU button.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
Playback
Slideshow
Resize
3sec
Off
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Slideshow].
Trimming
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the playback interval.
MENU Exit
OK OK
7
Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec,
30 sec.
5
Press the OK button.
[Start] appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set
interval.
Press any button, such as the OK button or MENU button, to stop the
slideshow. [Stop] appears on the LCD monitor.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end
before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set
playback interval.
• Pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie
displays the next image.
• Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back.
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Playing Back Movies
1, 2, 3
4
Playing Back Movies
You can play back the movies you have taken. A guide to operation
appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is played back at
the same time.
1
Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) to
choose a movie to play back.
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2
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
0 7 /2 5 /2 0 0 4
1 4 : 2 5
7
#
The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) Reverse playback (fast reverse in every five seconds)
Four-way controller (5) Forward playback (fast forward in every five seconds)
Four-way controller (2) Pause
Zoom/f/y lever (x)
Zoom/f/y lever (w)
Increases the volume
Reduces the volume
The following operations can be performed while Pause is
engaged.
Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse (fast reverse 15 frames at a time)
Four-way controller (5) Frame forward
Four-way controller (2) Releases the Pause function
3
4
Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops and the screen returns to the start screen.
Press the Q button.
The camera switches to Capture mode.
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Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV
PC/AV terminal
By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV
or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and
the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
1
2
Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to
the PC/AV terminal.
Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image
input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.
7
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the
L (white) terminal.
3
Turn the TV and camera on.
• If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended.
• The video output format varies depending on the country or
region. If you have any problems displaying the images, check the
video output format. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or
equipment to which the camera is connected.
Changing the Video Output Format 1p.127
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Deleting
1, 3
4
2
Deleting Single Images and Sound Files
You can delete single images and sound files one at a time.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• You cannot delete protected images. (1p.106)
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to
delete.
2
3
4
Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.
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Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Delete].
Delete
Cancel
All
Press the OK button.
The image or sound file is deleted.
MENU Exit
OK OK
If [Quick Delete] is set to O(On) in the [Q Playback] menu, Step 3
can be omitted. (1p.104)
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Deleting Voice Memos Only
If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without
deleting the image.
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo
to delete.
2
3
4
Press the i button.
The Delete screen appears.
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Sound Delete
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Sound Delete].
Delete
Cancel
All
Press the OK button.
The voice memo is deleted.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and the
voice memo.
Setting the Quick Delete Function
When the Quick Delete function is set to O(On), the Delete screen
appears with [Delete] already highlighted.
7
1
2
3
4
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Quick Delete].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or
P (Off).
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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3
1
Deleting All Images
You can delete all the images and sound files at once.
• Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
• Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted.
1
Press the i button twice in Playback mode.
The Delete All screen appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].
Press the OK button.
All the images and sound files are deleted.
Delete all images &
7
sounds on memory card?
Delete All
Cancel
MENU Exit
OK OK
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4
2
Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion
(Protect)
You can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.
1
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image or sound file to
protect.
2
3
4
Press the Z button.
The Protect screen appears.
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Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Protect].
Protect
Unprotect
All
7
Press the OK button.
The selected images are protected.
MENU Exit
OK OK
• To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 3.
• Y appears on protected images or sound files during playback.
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3
1
Protecting All Images and Sound Files
You can protect all your images and sound files.
1
Press the Z button twice in
Playback mode.
The Protect All screen appears.
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Protect all images
sounds
&
2
3
Use the four-way controller (2) to
select [Protect all].
Protect all
Unprotect
MENU Exit
OK OK
Press the OK button.
All the images and sound files are protected.
To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files,
select [Unprotect] in Step 2.
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Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD
Memory Card is formatted.
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Editing and Printing Still Pictures
Editing Still Pictures
MENU
Playback
Slideshow
3sec
Off
Resize
Trimming
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
2, 3, 4, 6,
7, 8, 10
1
5, 9, 11
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)
By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the
file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking
pictures when the SD Memory Card is full, by making the images smaller
and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the
memory.
1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Resize].
Press the four-way controller (5).
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The Resize screen appears.
8
MENU Exit
OK OK
4
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image
to resize.
Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears.
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to change the number of recorded
pixels.
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Select resolution
and quuality
7 Press the four-way controller (3).
1600
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
The frame moves to [Quality Level].
MENU Exit
OK OK
8 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the quality.
9 Press the OK button.
10 Use the four-way controller (23)
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to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
Overwrite Original Image?
11 Press the OK button.
The resized image is saved.
Overwrite
Save as
MENU Exit
OK OK
• Movies cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.
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Playback
Slideshow
3sec
Off
Resize
Trimming
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
2, 3, 4, 8
1
5, 7, 9
MENU Exit
OK OK
Trimming Images
You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.
1
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
2
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming].
Press the four-way controller (5).
Images that can be trimmed appear.
4
5
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image.
Press the OK button.
The Trimming screen appears.
6
Choose the trimming conditions.
Operations that can be performed on the
Trimming screen
y
Size
Zoom/f/y lever
Changes the size of
MENU Exit
OK OK
the trimmed section
Four-way controller (2345)
8
Moves the trimming position up, down, left and
right
MENU button
Returns to the image selection screen
7
8
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
9
Press the OK button.
The trimmed image is saved.
• Movies cannot be trimmed.
• The image is saved according to the trimming size.
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Playback
Slideshow
3sec
Off
Resize
Trimming
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
2, 3, 4, 5, 7
1
6, 8
MENU Exit
OK OK
Editing Pictures with Digital Filters
The digital filters consist of eight color filters: B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink,
Purple, Blue, Green and Yellow. The Digital Filter mode enables you to
edit pictures using these filters. When the special filter effect has been
created, the image appears on the LCD monitor and is saved.
1
2
Press the MENU button in Playback mode.
The [Q Playback] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23)
Playback
to select [Digital Filter].
Slideshow
Resize
3sec
Off
Trimming
Digital Filter
Quick Zoom
Quick Delete
MENU Exit
OK OK
3
Press the four-way controller (5).
Images that can be edited with the digital
filters appear.
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Digital Filter
B
&
W
4
5
6
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose an image.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose a digital filter.
Press the OK button.
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8
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
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Overwrite Original
Press the OK button.
The image is saved with the digital filter
effect.
Image?
Overwrite
Save as
MENU Exit
OK OK
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital
Print Order Format) compatible printer or photo processing lab.
2, 3, 4
5
1
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
2
Press the g button in Playback mode.
Use the four-way controller (45)
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to choose an image to print and
press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Copies].
Copies
Date
00
8
DP
All
MENU Exit
OK OK
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose the number of copies
and press the four-way controller
(3).
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Copies
Date
00
The frame moves to [Date].
DP
All
MENU Exit
OK OK
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5
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose whether to
insert the date or not.
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
Press the OK button.
The print settings are made accordingly.
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the
previous number of copies and date setting will be displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [0] and
press the OK button.
• You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo
processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even
if the DPOF setting was made.
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1
Printing All Images
1
2
Press the g button twice in Playback mode.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
DPOF setting images
for all images
3
4
Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].
Copies
Date
00
MENU Exit
OK OK
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose whether to insert the date or not.
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
5
Press the OK button.
The print settings are made accordingly.
8
The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all
the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
• Settings for single images are cancelled when settings are made
for all images.
• DPOF settings are not possible for movies or sound only files.
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Direct Printing Using PictBridge
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer using the
USB cable (I-USB17) supplied with the camera, 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.
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional)
while the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may not
work properly or the image data may be damaged if the battery
runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on the
camera (such as image quality and DPOF settings) may be valid.
• Pictures may not be printed correctly when the camera is
connected directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer if the
number of copies exceeds 500.
• You cannot choose the print size with the camera. Use the
printer to choose the size. For more information, refer to the
operating manual for your printer.
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
1
Select [PictBridge] for [USB Connection] on the
Set-up] menu.
[
B
8
Refer to “Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.128).
2
Connect the camera to the printer
using the USB cable supplied with
the camera.
Print All
The PictBridge menu appears.
Print One
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK
Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected
for the USB Connection mode.
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Printing Single Images
1
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Print One] on the
PictBridge menu.
Print All
Print One
DPOF AUTOPRINT
2
Press the OK button.
The Print One screen appears.
OK OK
3
4
Use the four-way controller (45)
to choose an image to print.
-
100 0017
Print this image
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.
Copies 01
Date
PLAY Date
MENU Exit
OK Print
5
6
Use the Q button to choose whether to insert the date
or not.
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
Press the OK button.
The image is printed according to the settings.
To cancel printing operation, press the MENU button.
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Printing All Images
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on
the PictBridge menu.
2
3
Press the OK button.
The Print All screen appears.
Print all images
Use the four-way controller (23)
to choose the number of copies.
The number of copies you choose applies to
all the images.
Copies 01
20
Date
Total
PLAY Date
MENU Exit
OK Print
4
5
Use the Q button to choose
whether to insert the date or not.
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.
Press the OK button.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
To cancel printing operation, press the MENU button.
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
1
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.
2
Press the OK button.
The Print w/DPOF Settings screen appears.
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100 0017
8
Use the four-way controller (45) to check
Print w/DPOF settings
the images and print settings.
Copies 05
10
Date
Total
3
Press the OK button.
The selected images are printed according
to the DPOF settings.
MENU Exit
OK Print
To cancel printing operation, press the MENU button.
The self-timer lamp lights during printing to show that the image data
is being transferred to the printer.
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Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer
Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing.
1
2
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
The camera automatically turns off when the USB cable is
disconnected.
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Settings
Camera Settings
How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Four-way controller
MENU button
Sensitivity
AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit
OK OK
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being
formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable.
• 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.
• Formatting will delete protected data too.
1
2
Select [Format] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Format
The Format screen appears.
All data deleted
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Format].
Format
Cancel
9
Press the OK button.
Formatting starts. When formatting is
MENU Exit
OK OK
completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.
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Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
English
Norm.
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Sound Settings
You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation
sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation
sound. You can also change the type of sound.
Changing the Playback Volume and Operation Volume
1
2
Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Sound
The Sound screen appears.
Playback Volume
Operation Vol.
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Focus Sound
3
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Playback Volume] or
[Operation Vol.].
1
1
1
1
4
5
Use the four-way controller (45)
MENU Exit
OK OK
to adjust the volume.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Changing the Sound Type
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Off], [1], [2] or [3].
Set the [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound], [Focus Sound] and [Self-
timer Sound] in the same way.
5
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off.
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Four-way controller
MENU button
Sensitivity
AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Date and Time
You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the
style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy],
[dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
1
2
Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Date Adjust screen appears.
Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.28) for the setting procedure.
Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.28) serve
as the Home Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World
Time). This is useful when taking pictures abroad.
1
2
Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
World Time
9
The World Time screen appears.
City
NYC
DST
18:52
NYC
City
DST
18:52
MENU Exit
OK OK
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Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
English
Norm.
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
OK OK
3
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or
P (Off).
O : The time in the city selected in World Time is displayed.
P
: The time in the city selected in Home Time is displayed.
Press the four-way controller (3).
If New York is selected as the World Time city, the location of New
York is marked on the world map and X indicates the current time in
New York (NYC).
5
6
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the X
(World Time) city and press the four-way controller (3).
Use the four-way controller (45) to turn [DST] O (On)
or P (Off) and press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to W (Home Time) city.
The default setting for the W (Home Time) city is [NYC (New York)].
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the W (Home Time) city
and choose the DST setting.
7
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images with the time in the
selected city.
9
Refer to p.132 for the list of cities and code names.
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Four-way controller
MENU button
Sensitivity
AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.
1
2
Select [Language/
] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language/
screen appears.
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
3
4
Use the four-way controller (23) to
choose a language.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Italiano
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Display Mode
You can change the information displayed on the LCD monitor during
shooting or playback.
1
2
Select [DISPLAY] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Norm.],
[H+inf], [Grid] or [Frame].
Refer to p.64 and p.99 for details of each display mode.
9
Norm.
H+inf
Grid
: Normal display
: Histogram and information
: Grid display or Normal display in Playback mode
Frame
: Frame only and no information
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
You cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor
while playing back a movie.
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Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
English
Norm.
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Background Color and Screen
Effects
1
2
Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Screen Setting screen appears.
Using Screen Effects
Selecting O (On) lets you display various animated effects when you
change the image displayed on the LCD monitor.
3
4
5
Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Screen effect].
Screen Setting
Screen effect
Background color
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select O (On) or P (Off).
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Background Color
9
You can choose the background color of the menus displayed on the
LCD monitor.
3
Use the four-way controller (23) to select
[Background color].
4
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a
background color.
The background color of the menus changes.
5
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Four-way controller
MENU button
Sensitivity
AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit
OK OK
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.
1
2
Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Brightness Level
The Brightness Level screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (45)
to adjust the brightness.
The monitor gets darker as the bar slider
moves to the left and brighter as it moves to
the right.
MENU Exit
OK OK
4
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
English
Norm.
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the Video Output Format
You can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing
back images on a TV.
1
2
Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [NTSC] or [PAL].
Choose the video output format to match
the output format of the TV.
Set-up
Screen Setting
Brightness Level
Video Out
USB Connection
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
NTSC
PC
1min
3
min
3
Press the OK button.
MENU Exit
OK OK
The camera is ready to take or play back
images.
Viewing Still Pictures and Movies on a TV 1p.102
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Four-way controller
MENU button
Sensitivity
AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit
OK OK
Changing the USB Connection Mode
Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether
you are going to connect the USB cable to a printer or a computer.
1
2
Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45
to select [PC], [PictBridge] or
[PC-F].
)
Set-up
Screen Setting
Brightness Level
Video Out
USB Connection
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
NTSC
PC
1min
[PictBridge]: Select this option when
connecting the camera directly
to a PictBridge-compatible
printer.
3
min
MENU Exit
OK OK
[PC]
: Select this option when
connecting the camera to a computer.
[PC-F]
: Select this option if data transfer does not work properly
when [PC] has been selected.
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to be connected to the computer or printer.
• Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is
selected for the USB connection mode.
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• Do not connect the camera to the printer while [PC] or [PC-F] is
selected for the USB Connection mode.
• Refer to the “PC Guide - Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On
Your PC” for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.
• Depending on the connecting condition of PC and the camera,
images or other data may not be transferred properly. If this
happens, select [PC-F]. (Data transfer is fixed at USB1.1 when
[PC-F] has been selected.)
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Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
English
Norm.
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
OK OK
Setting Sleep Timeout
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation
is performed for a fixed time. Pressing any button other than the power
switch during Sleep Timeout will turn the LCD monitor back on.
1
2
Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30sec],
[1min], [2min] or [Off].
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
The Sleep Timeout function will not work during a slideshow or
movie playback.
Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is
performed for a fixed time.
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1
2
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [3min],
[5min] or [Off].
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
The Auto Power Off function will not work during a slideshow or
movie playback.
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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
MENU
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
2048
AWB
Four-way controller
MENU button
Sensitivity
AUTO
OK button
MENU Exit
OK OK
Registering a Function on the OK Button
You can register the display mode or digital filters for still pictures on the
OK button. The default setting is the display mode.
1
2
Select [OK Button] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)
Set-up
to select [DISP.], [FILT.] or [NON].
OK Button
Reset
DISP.
3
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back
images.
MENU Exit
OK OK
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
1p.64
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
1p.99
Taking Pictures with Color Filters 1p.54
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Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Adjust
World Time
Off
English
Norm.
DISPLAY
MENU Exit
OK OK
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset all the settings other than the Date Adjust, Language/
and World Time.
1
2
Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen appears.
3
4
Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
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Appendix
List of City Codes
Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time.
Tokyo
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
TYO
GUM
SYD
NOU
WLG
AKL
PPG
HNL
ANC
YVR
SFO
LAX
YYC
DEN
MEX
CHI
JNB
IST
Guam
Sydney
CAI
Noumea
Wellington
Auckland
Pagopago
Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Jerusalem
Moscow
Jeddah
JRS
MOW
JED
THR
DXB
KHI
Tehran
Dubai
Karachi
Kabul
KBL
MLE
DEL
CMB
KTM
DAC
RGN
BKK
KUL
VTE
SIN
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
Denver
Mexico City
Chicago
Miami
Rangoon
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh
Jakarta
MIA
Toronto
YTO
NYC
SCL
CCS
YHZ
BUE
SAO
RIO
New York
Santiago
Caracas
Halifax
PNH
SGN
JKT
Buenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Madrid
Hong Kong
Perth
HKG
PER
BJS
SHA
MNL
TPE
SEL
ADL
Beijing
MAD
LON
PAR
MIL
London
Shanghai
Manila
Paris
10
Milan
Taipei
Rome
Seoul
ROM
BER
Berlin
Adelaide
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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
Wide angle conversion lens L-WC17 (1p.63)
AC adapter D-AC7
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 (∗)
Battery charger D-BC7 (∗)
AC plug cord D-CO2 (∗)
D-CO2A Australia
D-CO2B United Kingdom
D-CO2E Europe
D-CO2H Hong Kong
D-CO2J Japan
D-CO2K Korea
D-CO2U North America, Canada
USB cable I-USB17 (∗)
AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)
Lens cap O-LC37 (∗)
Strap O-ST17 (∗)
Camera case O-CC17
Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those supplied
with the camera.
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DC terminal
AC adapter
To power outlet
3
4
2
1
AC power cable
Using the AC Adapter
If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to
a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended.
1
2
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the
terminal cover.
Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.
3
4
Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC power cable and connecting cable are
inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes
disconnected while you are taking pictures.
• To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC
adapter, be sure to read “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA”
(p.1) before using the adapter.
10
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC
adapter D-AC7 before using the adapter.
• The battery inside the camera cannot be charged by connecting
the AC adapter.
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Messages
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during
camera operation.
No image & sound
Memory card full
There are no image/sound files on the SD Memory Card.
The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be
saved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.
(p.17, 103)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.108)
Memory card error
Card not formatted
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
with the SD Memory Card. It may work on your PC. The SD
Memory Card is unformatted.
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or
has been formatted on a PC or other device and is not
compatible with this camera. (p.120)
Card locked
The SD Memory Card is write-protected. (p.18)
The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card.
The protect setting or DPOF setting is being changed.
The movie is being recorded.
Data being recorded
Camera cannot replay
this image/sound
You are trying to play back an image or sound file in a
format not supported by this camera. You may be able to
play it back on another brand of camera or PC.
Deleting
The image is being deleted.
Battery depleted
Can not save image
The battery is exhausted. Replace with a new battery. If
using a rechargeable battery, charge the battery. (p.15)
Formatting...
The SD Memory Card is being formatted.
Image folder could
not be created
The largest file number has been assigned to an image in
the largest folder number and no more images can be
saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the SD
Memory Card. (p.120)
Image & sound
protected
The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected.
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when
using the PictBridge function.
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No paper
No ink
There is no paper in the printer.
There is no ink in the printer.
Printer error
Data error
Paper stuck
An error message has been sent from the printer.
A data error message has been sent from the printer.
The paper in the printer has stuck.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Camera will not Battery is not installed
turn on
Check battery is installed. If not, install
battery.
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery according to the +-
symbols on the battery compartment.
(p.15)
Battery power is low
Insert a new or charged battery or use the
AC adapter.
AA batteries have been AA batteries cannot be used in this
inserted camera. Use a D-LI7 battery.
No image on
the LCD
Camera is connected to LCD monitor is off when camera is
a PC by the USB cable connected to a PC.
monitor
Camera is connected to LCD monitor is off when camera is
a TV
connected to a TV.
Image is displayed but is Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Shutter will not Flash is charging
release
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is
charging. Wait until charging is finished.
No available space on
SD Memory Card
Insert SD Memory Card with available
space or delete unwanted images. (p.17,
103)
Recording
Wait until recording is finished.
Picture is dark Subject is too far away in Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
a dark environment,
such as a night scene
away. Take picture within range of flash.
Background is dark
When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, such as a night scene,
the person may appear dark if the flash
does not reach the background even with
the correct exposure. Set to B in Picture
mode to ensure both person and
background are clear. (p.48)
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Subject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using
focus
on
autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue
sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net, etc. Lock
focus on another object located at same
distance (press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and press
shutter release button fully, or use Manual
Focus mode.
Subject is not in focusing Position subject in focus frame (focusing
area
area) in middle of LCD monitor. If the
subject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock the
focus (press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture and press
the shutter release button fully.
Subject is too close
Set focus mode on q (Macro) or r
(Super Macro). (p.66)
Focus mode is set on q Normal pictures will be out of focus if
or r
taken with focus mode set on q (Macro)
or r (Super Macro).
Flash does not Flash is not open
discharge
Press f to make flash pop up.
Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.68)
• Capture mode is set to Flash will not discharge in these modes.
Movie mode
• Drive mode is set to j
or p
• Focus mode is set to s
or r
Zoom will not
work
Focus mode is set to r Zoom does not function in Super Macro
mode.
USB
USB Connection mode Set USB Connection mode on camera to
connection with is set to PictBridge
[PC]. (p.128)
computer does
not work
properly
USB data transfer has
failed
Set USB Connection mode on camera to
[PC-F]. (p.128)
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Main Specifications
Type
Effective Pixels
Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens
3.2 megapixels
Sensor
3.34 megapixels (total pixels)
1/2.7-inch interline transfer CCD with primary color filter
Recorded Pixels
Still Picture
2048×1536 pixels, 1600×1200 pixels, 1024×768 pixels,
640×480 pixels
Movie
640×480 pixels, 320×240 pixels, 160×120 pixels
Sensitivity
Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400)
File Format
Still Picture
JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PictBridge,
PRINT Image Matching II
Movie
MOV (MPEG4), streaming video, approx. 30fps,
approx. 15fps, with sound (PCM system, monaural)
Sound
Voice memo, voice recording: WAV (ADPCM system,
monaural)
Quality Level
Still Picture
Movie
C “Best”, D “Better”, E “Good”
C “Best”, D “Better”, E “Good”
Storage Medium
SD Memory Card
Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (when using a 64MB SD Memory Card)
Still Picture (approximate number of images)
Movie (approximate recording time)
Quality Level
Recorded
Quality Level
Recorded
C
D
E
Good
C
D
E
Good
Pixels
Pixels
Best
Better
Best
Better
2048
640
2.5 min.
4 min.
5 min.
29
50
55
87
81
(2048×1536)
(640×480)
(5 min.) (7 min.) (9 min.)
1600
(1600×1200)
320
6 min.
9 min.
16 min.
120
257
483
(320×240) (11 min.) (16 min.) (25 min.)
1024
(1024×768)
160
16 min.
20 min.
31 min.
109
241
202
386
(160×120) (25 min.) (31 min.) (42 min.)
640
(640×480)
Frame rate: 30fps (15fps)
Sound
Approx. 4 hr. 22 min.
White Balance
Lens
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual
Focal Length
5.8 mm – 58 mm
(equivalent to 38 mm – 380 mm in 35 mm format)
Maximum Aperture f2.9 – f3.5
Lens Composition 12 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided aspheric lens, 1
single-sided aspheric lens)
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Zoom Type
Electrically driven
Picture Range
14 mm×10.5 mm (screen is filled) (Super Macro mode)
With filter screw (37 mm) and lens cap
Capture Mode Max. 10× (combines with 10× optical zoom to give zoom
magnification equivalent to 100×)
Digital Zoom
LCD Monitor
1.8-inch CG silicon TFT color LCD monitor (microreflective), with brightness
adjustment, approx. 134 kilopixels (with backlight), with swivel mechanism
(210° vertically and 180° horizontally)
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Playback Functions Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 12×), scroll, slideshow,
movie playback, histogram display, rotating, digital filter
Autofocus
Type
TTL contrast detection system by sensor
5-point autofocus (spot autofocus possible)
Focusing Range
(from lens front)
When Taking Still
When Taking Movies
Wide Tele
0.4m – ∞ 1.2m – ∞ 0.1m – ∞ 1.2m – ∞
Pictures
Wide
Tele
Autofocus
(Normal)
Macro
0.1m
–
0.5m 0.6m
15cm
–
–
∞
1.5m 0.1m – ∞ 1.2m – ∞
Super Macro 0cm
Landscape
–
∞
0.1m – ∞ 1.2m – ∞
∞
∞
Focus Lock
By half-pressing shutter release button
Manual Focus
0 cm – ∞ (Wide), 60 cm – ∞ (Tele)
Exposure Mechanism AE Metering
TTL metering by sensor
(multi-segment, center-weighted, spot)
EV Compensation ±2 EV (can be set in 1/4 EV steps)
Capture Modes Picture Mode, Program, Shutter-Priority,
Aperture-Priority, Manual
Picture Modes
Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Self-portrait, Surf&Snow, Sunset, Night Scene,
Soft, Illustration, Panorama
Digital Filters
Autobracket
Movie
B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow
Exposure, White Balance, Saturation, Sharpness, Contrast
Continuous recording time Approx. 120 min. max.
(depending on SD Memory Card capacity)
Shutter
Flash
Type
Electronic/mechanical shutter
Speed
Approx. 1/2000 sec. – 4 sec.
Type
Retractable flash with red-eye reduction function
Flash Modes
Auto (at low illumination), Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-
eye Reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Working Range Wide: approx. 0.1 m – 5.1 m (equivalent to ISO 200)
Tele : approx. 0.6 m – 3.8 m (equivalent to ISO 200)
Drive Modes
Single-frame, Continuous, High-Speed Continuous, 10-sec. Self-timer, 2-sec.
Self-timer, Autobracket (Exposure, White Balance, Saturation, Sharpness, Contrast)
Self-Timer
Electronic control type, control time: approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.
World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)
D-LI7 lithium-ion battery, AC adapter (optional)
Time Function
Power Supply
Battery Life
Approx. 200
(at 23°C, flash fired for 50% of shots with fully charged D-LI7 lithium-
ion battery, in accordance with CIPA measuring conditions)
(Image storage capacity) pictures
In/Out Port
USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 2.0), external power supply
terminal
Video Output Format NTSC/PAL (monaural)
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PictBridge
Printer
PictBridge-compatible printer
Print Modes
Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT
Size
73 (W)×59 (H)×103.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members)
330 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
Weight
Weight When Shooting 375 g (including D-LI7 battery and SD Memory Card)
Package Contents
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord,
SD Memory Card, USB cable, AV cable, software (CD-ROM), strap,
lens cap, operating manual
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WARRANTY POLICY
All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship
for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. 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 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 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.
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• 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.
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Community.
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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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