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 U.K. Limited
PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S.
112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE(http://www.pentax.fr)
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PENTAX (Schweiz) AG(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.
(Headquarters)
600 12th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado
80234, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com)
PENTAX Canada Inc.
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA(http://www.pentax.ca)

http://www.pentax.co.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2006
02-200607 Printed in Philippines

Digital Camera

Operating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the mostout of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can bea valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other thanpersonal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases wherelimitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, performance or of items on display. Images taken with the
purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of
the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is
99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may
not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has noeffect on the recorded image.
Regarding trademarks• PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
• SD logo
and SDHC logo
are trademarks.
• DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and areused under license.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III.
PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help
photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions
are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT
Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Red Eye software  2003-2006 FotoNation Inc. Face Tracker software  20052006 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No.
6,407,777 and 7,042,505. Other patents Pending.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using
the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directlyfrom the camera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.
• Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are referred to as SD
memory cards in this manual.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using
this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked
with the following symbols.
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injury.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injury, or material
loss.
About the Camera
Warning• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger ofelectric shocks if the camera is taken apart.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, forexample, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger ofreceiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around theirnecks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.
• 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 otherirregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

1Caution• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of thebattery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery DLI8. The battery could explode or catch fire.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is arisk of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is arisk of discoloring.
• If any battery leakage at all should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any battery leakage at all 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 in your eyes ormouth.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter
Warning• Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use
with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fireor electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240 V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire orelectrical shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or otherabnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electricalshock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electricalshock.
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• Before charging the battery, check that the battery charging contacts ofboth the camera and the charging stand are clean and dry. Dirt and liquidon the contacts can cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.
• If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC
adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use theproduct can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust.
This can cause a fire.

Caution• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects todrop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due toexcessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a
PENTAX Service Center.
• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is stillplugged in.
• Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using thebattery charger.
• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause anelectrical shock.
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hardsurface. This can cause a malfunction.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply
cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,
one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female
connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or
the equivalent.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the ones
specified. This can cause overheating or malfunctions.

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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 listing that is included in the
package.
This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during travelling). Contents of a recording such as images
and sounds cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or data transferfrom your camera to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunctionof your camera or recording medium (SD Memory Card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particularcare 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 preventthe 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.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when thecamera 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 high temperature 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 nota fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintainhigh-performance.

4• 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.24) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with theBattery charger D-BC8. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built-in memory will
delete all data, however it may still be possible to recover that data using
off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera’s
memory at your own risk.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten
the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
LED Safety Standard
This device is a digital still camera that conforms to the safety standard(IEC60825-1) for a Class 1 LED product.

Regarding Product Registration
To serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the
PENTAX website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of front side) for more
information.
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Contents
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY........................................................... 1
Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................... 4Contents 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
Installing the Battery.............................................................................. 14
Removing the Battery ............................................................................ 14
Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 16
Charging the Battery Abroad ................................................................. 19
Using the AC Adapter (optional)............................................................ 21
Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 23
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures................................................. 25
Size and Quality of Movies .................................................................... 26
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Dateand Time) .................................................................................................... 28
Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 28
Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 29

Quick Start

32

Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 32
Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 34
Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 34
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 34

Common Operations

36

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 36
Using the My Album Function ............................................................... 36
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ........................................... 37
Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 38
Capture Mode........................................................................................ 38
Playback Mode ...................................................................................... 39
Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 41
Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 42
How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 42
Menu List............................................................................................... 45
Operating the Mode Palette....................................................................... 47
How to operate the Mode Palette .......................................................... 47

Taking Pictures

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50

Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 50
Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 50
Selecting the Capture Mode.................................................................. 50
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 50
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)................................. 53
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .............................. 55

Setting the Functions (Program Mode).................................................. 56
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene(Picture Mode)................................................................................... 57
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ........................... 61
Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 62
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Photos(Blur reduction Mode)........................................................................ 64
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode .......................................... 65
Using the Self-timer ............................................................................... 67
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .............................. 69
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).............................................. 71
Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size ........................................ 73
Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 75
Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 75
Selecting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 78
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures...................................... 80
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................................... 82
Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 84
Selecting the Autofocus Settings........................................................... 86
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure................ 89
Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................ 90
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)............................................. 91
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies .............................................. 92
Setting the Instant Review Time............................................................ 95
Setting the Green Button ....................................................................... 96
Setting the Image Sharpness ................................................................ 99
Setting the Color Saturation ................................................................ 100
Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................. 101
Saving the Settings .................................................................................. 102
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ....................................................... 102

Recording and Playback of Sound

104

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ........................................... 104
Playing Back Sound................................................................................. 106
Adding a Voice Memo.............................................................................. 107
Recording a Voice Memo .................................................................... 107
Playing Back a Voice Memo................................................................ 108

Playback/Deleting/Editing

109

Playing Back Images ............................................................................... 109
Playing Back Still Pictures................................................................... 109
Zoom Display ...................................................................................... 109
Playing Back Movies ........................................................................... 111
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ............................ 112
Nine-Image Display ............................................................................. 113
Slideshow ............................................................................................ 114
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds .................................................... 116
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound ........................................... 116
Deleting All Images ............................................................................. 118
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files(from Nine-Image Display) .............................................................. 119
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)......... 121
Viewing Images on AV Equipment ......................................................... 123
Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ...... 124

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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 125
Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 125
Printing All Images .............................................................................. 127
Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 128
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ................................................. 128
Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 129
Printing All Images .............................................................................. 130
Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 131
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 131
Editing Images.......................................................................................... 132
Changing the Image Size and Quality ................................................. 132
Cropping Images ................................................................................. 134
Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................. 135
Editing Pictures with Color Filters........................................................ 136
Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter .................................................. 138
Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter ................................................. 140
Editing Movies ..................................................................................... 142
Red-eye Compensation....................................................................... 145
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ................................................... 147
Copying Files............................................................................................ 149

Settings

151

Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 151
Setting Up the Start-up Screen ........................................................... 151
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..................... 152
Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 153
Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 156
Setting the World Time........................................................................ 158
Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 160
Changing the Image Folder Name ...................................................... 161
Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 162
Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 162
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor....................................... 163
Setting Power Saving .......................................................................... 163
Setting Auto Power Off........................................................................ 164
Setting the Guide Display.................................................................... 164
Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................... 165

Appendix

166

List of City................................................................................................. 166
Default Settings ........................................................................................ 167
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 174
Messages .................................................................................................. 175
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 177
Main Specifications.................................................................................. 179
WARRANTY POLICY ................................................................................ 182
Index.......................................................................................................... 187

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Contents of the Operating ManualThis operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you starttaking 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.

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2

3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how
to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective “Taking Pictures”,“Recording and Playback of Sound”, “Playback/Deleting/Editing” and “Settings”
chapters.

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4 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

4

This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant
functions, including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode
best suited to the situation.

5 Recording and Playback of Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––

5This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image, andhow to play back voice memos.

6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV, how todelete, resize and crop images, and how to print images directly to the printer.

7 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

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8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in theevent of trouble.

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The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

1

indicates the reference page number for an explanation of therelated operation.
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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Checking the Contents of the Package

CameraOptio S7

Strap
O-ST20 (∗)

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW56

AV cable
I-AVC7 (∗)

USB cable
I-USB17 (∗)

Rechargeable
lithium-ion battery
D-LI8 (∗)

Battery charger
D-BC8 (∗)

AC plug cord D-CO2(∗)

Operating Manual(this manual)Operating Manual(PC Connection Manual)

Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.174).

10Names of Parts
Front
Power indicator
Shutter release button
Power switch
Speaker
Flash
Remote control
receiverSelf-timer lamp/
Auxiliary AF light
Strap lug
Lens
DC input terminal
USB/AV terminal
Microphone
Battery/card cover

Back

Access lamp

LCD monitor

Tripod socket

11Names of Operating Parts
Power switch

Zoom button
Q Playback button
Four-way controller
OK/Display button
Green/i button
MENU 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)

2
3
4
5

MENU button

MENU

Shutter release button
OK button

12

SHUTTEROK

Zoom button
for digital zoom
for croppingGreen/i button
for operating as theGreen button
for deleting an
image

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Getting Started

Attaching the Strap
1
Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the otherend through the loop.

13Powering the Camera
1

1

3

Battery

Getting Started2
12

Battery locklever

Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided with the camera.

1
2
3Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card 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 LCD
monitor while using the side of the battery to press thebattery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Close the battery/card cover.

Removing the Battery

12Open the battery/card cover.
Release the battery by using your finger to press thebattery lock lever in the same direction as when you
inserted the battery.
Pull the battery out.

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If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, useof the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.21)

1
Getting Started• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove thebattery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will
be reset.

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Charging indicator

Battery

1

3

To power outlet

2

Getting StartedBattery charger

1

AC plug cord

Charging the Battery
Use the battery charger D-BC8 supplied with the camera to charge thebattery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted] message appears.

12
3Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Place the battery in the battery charger so that the
PENTAX name is visible.
The charging indicator on the charger lights red while the battery is
being charged and changes to green when charging is completed.

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16

Remove the battery from the battery charger whencharging is completed.

• Always charge the battery before using the camera for the firsttime or when the battery has not been used for a long time.
• Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge batteries otherthan D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may
overheat or be damaged as a result.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator blinks,
the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

1
Getting Started• The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging thebattery 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 thatthe camera can be operated becomes shorter even when thebattery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.

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1
Getting Started• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully
charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 180 (at 23°C with the LCD
monitor on and the flash used for 50% ofshots)
Playback time:
Approx. 130 min.
Movie recording time:
Approx. 60 min.
Sound recording time:
Approx. 140 min.
• The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard
measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting
conditions.
• In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as thetemperature 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 lowtemperature 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(lit green): Adequate power remains.

(lit green): Battery is running low.

(lit yellow): Battery is running very low.

(lit red): Battery is exhausted.

symbol on the LCD monitor.

↓
↓
↓
↓

[Battery depleted]: The camera will turn off after the message appears.

• Recycling BatteriesThis symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable.
Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take thebattery to a store displaying this symbol.
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Charging the Battery Abroad
1
Getting Started

The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch
automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of
the electricity supply in the country or region where used.
However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or
region. Before traveling abroad, you are advised to check the socket
shape in your destination (see “Main Socket Types in the Major
Countries and Regions of the World” (p.20)) and take an appropriately
shaped off-the-shelf adapter plug with you. (Electrical socket shapes
may vary depending on every region in the country. Check the socket
shape used in the region.)
The socket shape does not affect the charging method.
Adapter plug

• Use of an off-the-shelf transformer may lead to defective
operation.
• Unplug the adapter plug from the power outlet when the battery
charger is not in use.
Type

A

B

BF

C

S

Shape
Adapter
plug

—

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Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the
World
1

A

Getting Started

North America U.S.A., Canada
Europe,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria,
Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden,
Union
Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland,
France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia
U.K.
Spain
Asia

Switzerland, Poland, Portugal
Taiwan, Japan

9

Central andSouthAmerica

Africa9
9

Thailand
Korea

9
9

Philippines
Singapore, Hong Kong

9

China
Malaysia

9

9
9

9
9
9
9

9

9
9

9
9

9
9
9

9

9
9

9
9

9
9
9
9

9
9
9

Israel, Iran
Kuwait99999JordanCanary Islands, Guinea, Mozambique, Morocco

9

Kenya, South Africa
Algeria

9
9

9

9
9

9
9

Egypt
Zambia, Tanzania

20

9

9

Chile
Argentina
Middle East

S

9
9

9

TahitiColombia, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Bahamas,
Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico
Brazil, Peru

C

9

9

VietnamIndia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Macau

Australia, Tonga, New Zealand, Fiji
Guam

BF

9

Sri Lanka, Maldives
Nepal, Bangladesh, Mongolia

Oceania

B

9

9
9

9

9
9

9

4

1

To power outlet

1

4 symbols
AC adapter

32

Getting Started

AC plug cord

Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect thecamera to a PC, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is
recommended.

1

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open thebattery/card cover.

2

Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera, being sure to match the
4 symbols.

34Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cable areinserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes
disconnected while you are taking pictures.
• Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC
adapter before using the adapter.
• Be sure to match the 4 symbols when connecting the DC terminals.
Inserting the plugs with too much force may damage them.

21Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter

1
Getting Started
22

To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger
or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “USING YOUR CAMERASAFELY” on page 1. Refer to page 181 for the specifications of thebattery charger and AC adapter.

Installing the SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card

1

2

1

To remove thecard, push inand pull out

Getting Started

2

1

3

An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images arerecorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted or in the built-in
memory if no card is inserted.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or
removing the SD Memory Card.
• Be sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used onanother camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the
Built-in Memory” (p.152) for instructions on formatting.

1

Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1
and flip the cover open 2 .

23

Insert an SD Memory Card so the label (the side with the
2 symbol) is facing toward the LCD monitor and push
the card in until it clicks.
Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction
indicated by the arrow and pull it out.
The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacityof the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image
size and quality. (1p.25)

23

Data Backup
Very occasionally, data stored in the built-in memory becomes unreadable. As abackup measure, we recommend that you download important data to a PC or store
the data in a medium other than the built-in memory.

1
Getting Started
24

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Write-protect switch
Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data byprohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or
formatting of the card.
• 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 soundare 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 fromwater 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 or the Built-in Memory” (p.152) for
instructions on formatting.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage thecard 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 electricalinterference.
(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 isremoved 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, thedata on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup ofimportant data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity orelectrical 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, orshooting and playback may take a long time.
• When you purchase the SD Memory Card, access the PENTAX website andconfirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on thecard compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service center.
• If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should
ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed
if it contains any personal or sensitive information. Please note that formatting the
SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that it cannot be recovered
using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure datadeletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. In any
case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures1
Getting Started

Choose the image size and quality best suited to your purpose.
Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer
images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces thetotal number of pictures that can be taken.
When you choose high image quality as well as a large image size, it
may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after
shooting.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on
the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
How to Set the Menus 1p.42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 1p.80
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p.82

Appropriate Sizes According to Use
7M (3072×2304)
Printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer,

4M (2304×1728)

Printing at A4 size or larger, Editing and processing images

3M (2048×1536)
2M (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768)0640 (640×480)

Clear, Fine

5M (2592×1944)

Printing at postcard size
For use as images on websites, For attaching images to
e-mailThe default setting is 7M (3072×2304).

Appropriate Quality According to Use
C

Best

D

BetterE

Good

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for large A4-size photo
prints.
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints orviewing images on a computer screen.
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails orcreating websites.

The default setting is D.

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Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality

7M (3072×2304)

Best
C
104

Better
D
151

Good
E
210

5M (2592×1944)

147

213

296

4M (2304×1728)

187

270

375

3M (2048×1536)

223

323

448

Quality Level
Recorded Pixels

1
Getting Started

2M (1600×1200)

313

453

628

1024 (1024×768)0

571

826

1144

640 (640×480)

1048

1515

2098

Sound

4 hr.
19 min. 59 sec.

• The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording
time when using a 256 MB SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capturemode, SD Memory Card, etc.

Size and Quality of Movies
Choose the size and quality best suited to your purpose.
The larger size and the higher quality level E are chosen, the clearer
moving images are produced, but the file size is increased.
Choose the appropriate size and quality on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies 1p.92
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.93

Appropriate Sizes (Recorded Pixels) According to Use
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)

Viewing high-quality movies at VGA size. The recordable time isshorter.
Smaller data volume allows a longer time recording.

The default setting is 640 (640×480).

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Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) andQuality
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels

DFine
14 min. 30 sec.
55 min. 39 sec.

E
Economy17 min. 25 sec.
64 min. 10 sec.

The default setting is C.
• The above table indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256
MB SD Memory Card.
• The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by
PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capturemode, SD Memory Card, etc.

1
Getting Started

640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)

C
S.Fine11 min. 35 sec.
44 min. 47 sec.

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Initial Settings (Setting the Display
Language and the Date and Time)1Power switch

Getting Started

Four-way controller
OK button

If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turnthe camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language
and/or current date and time.
If the Initial Setting screen appears:
1p.28 - 29 “Setting the Display Language”, “Setting theDate and Time”
If the Date Adjust screen appears:
1p.29 - 30 “Setting the Date and Time”
If you want to change the initial settings, refer to “Changing the Dateand Time” (p.156) and “Changing the Display Language” (p.160).

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,Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese(traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

1

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Language/

2

28

3

Initial Setting

screen appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose a language.

EnglishHometown
New York

0:00
DST
OFF

The default setting is English.

Video Out

NTSC

Press the OK button.

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

4

Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [W].

5

Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

7

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or
P (Off).

8

Press the OK button.
The Date Adjust screen appears.

1
Getting Started

6

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the desired
city (Hometown).

Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.

1

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the date display style.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [24h].

4
5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [24h] (24-hour display) or[12h] (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5).

OK OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

OKOK

The frame returns to [Date Style].

6

Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

29

7

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to the month.

8
1Getting Started
30

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the month.

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

Change the day and year in the same
MENU Cancel
OK OK
manner.
Next, change the time.
If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm
corresponding to the time.
• 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.

Language

Video Output Format

English (English)
French (

NTSC
)

PAL

German (Deutsch)

PAL

Spanish (PAL)

Portuguese ()

PAL

Italian (Italiano)

PAL

Sweden (Svenska)

PAL

Netherlands (Nederlands)

PAL

Russian (
Thai(

)

PAL

)

Korean (

PAL
)

NTSC

Chinese (traditional) ()

PAL

Chinese (simplified) ()

PALJapanese1
Getting Started• When the Initial Settings screen is displayed, you can cancel thesetting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the
MENU button. In this case, the Initial Settings or Date Adjust
screen will appear next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings on the menu. Refer to the pages
below for details.
Language: “Changing the Display Language” (p.160)
City, Daylight saving time: “Setting the World Time” (p.158)
Date and Time: “Changing the Date and Time” (p.156)• The video output format is automatically set in conjunction with thelanguage you have chosen as listed below. If the output format isdifferent from the one used in your country or region, change theformat following the steps in “Changing the Video Output Format”(p.162).

NTSC

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Power switch
Shutter release button

2
Quick Start

Zoom button

Green button

The simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The
flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

1
2

Press the power switch.
The camera turns on.

Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of the LCD
monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing.
You can change the size of the subject bypressing the zoom button.
x : makes the subject bigger.
w : makes the subject smaller.

3
4

32

36

08/24/2006
12:00

Focus frame

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 second (InstantReview) and is recorded on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in
memory.

2
Quick Start

Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.
Press halfway
The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button ispressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only
appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressedhalfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when thesubject is in focus while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The frame does not appear if the subject is out of focus.
Press down fully
Press the shutter release button all the way down (fully) to take a picture.
[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• Finely patterned object• Fast moving objects• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the backgroundin the same picture• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 second. During this time, you
can delete the image by pressing the Green button, selecting [Delete]
when the [Delete] menu appears and pressing the OK button. (1p.116)
Setting the Instant Review Time 1p.95

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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures
Playback button

2
Quick Start

Four-way controller
OK button
Green button

Playing Back an Image
You can display the still picture you have just taken.

1

Press the Q Playback button
after taking a picture.

100-0010

The image appears on the LCD monitor.
08/24/2006
12:00

Zoom Display 1p.109

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 Playback 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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Deleting the Displayed Image
You can delete the image displayed on the LCD
monitor by pressing the Green button, using thefour-way controller (2) to select [Delete] andpressing the OK button.
Press the Q Playback button again or press the
shutter release button halfway to return to the
Capture mode.

File No.
100-0010

2

DeleteCancelOK• The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you
switch to the Playback mode.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor bypressing the zoom button.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image/sound] message
appears.

OK

Quick Start

All

Zoom Display 1p.109
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound 1p.116

35

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off
Power switch
Power indicator

Playback button
OK button

3
Common Operations

1

Press the power switch.
The power indicator is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends
and the camera turns on in the Capture mode.
The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter releasebutton.
• Press the Q Playback button to switch to the Playback mode andview pictures while the lens is extended.
• Hold down the Q Playback button for two seconds to activate thePlayback mode with the lens retracted.
• Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four seconds todisplay the contents of the pictures stored in the built-in memory
with the SD Memory Card inserted.

2

Press the power switch again.
The camera turns off.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
1p.50

Using the My Album Function
This camera has a built-in memory, but the built-in memory becomes
hidden when an SD Memory Card is inserted. You can activate the builtin memory using the following procedure. You can save your favorite
pictures, movies, and sounds in the built-in memory and use the built-in
memory as a private album.

1
36

Confirm the SD Memory Card is set in the camera.

2

Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four
seconds in Capture Mode.
The lens retracts two seconds after you start holding down the Q
Playback button, and the contents of the built-in memory are displayed
two seconds later.

To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in
Memory 1 p.150

Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode

1

Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback
button.

3
Common Operations• When you turn the power off and on or switch from Playback Modeto Capture Mode, the My Album function is canceled and the SD
Memory Card becomes activated.
• While using the My Album function, you cannot access the SD
Memory Card, so you cannot copy files between the built-in
memory and the SD Memory Card. Cancel the My Album function
to copy the files.
• While using the My Album function, you cannot performformatting.

The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the
Playback mode with the lens retracted.
• Press the Q Playback button to extend the lens and switch to the
Capture mode.
• Hold down the Q Playback button for more than two seconds in
the Capture mode or press the Q Playback button in the Voice
Recording mode to switch to the Playback mode with the lensretracted.

The power may be turned off when the power switch is held for awhile.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.34

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Using the Button Functions

1
2
3
4
5

3
Common Operations

6

Capture Mode1

w/x Zoom button
Changes the size of the subject. (1p.32)

2

Q Playback button
Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capturemode. (1p.34)

3

Four-way controller (2345)(qs5) Changes the focus mode. (1p.75)(gh2) Changes the drive mode. (1p.67 to p.72)(3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (1p.47)(b4) Changes the flash mode. (1p.78)

4

OK/Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.50)

5Green/ibutton
Goes to Green Mode. (1p.53)
You can assign a different function to the Green button by selecting[Green Button] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (1p.96)

6

38

MENU button
Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (1p.42)

1
2
3
4
5
6

3

1

w/x Zoom button
Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Pressx/y to return to the previous display. (1p.113)
Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f toreturn to the previous display. (1p.109)

2

Q Playback button
Switches to Capture mode. When switched to the Playback mode bypressing the Q Playback button in Voice Recording mode, pressing the
Q Playback button again switches to the Voice Recording mode.

3

Common Operations

Playback Mode

Four-way controller (2345)
For playing back still images(45): Displays the previous or next image in single-image display.
(1p.34)(3): Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (1p.49)(2345) : Moves the display area of the enlarged image. (1p.109)
Selects an image in nine-image display. (1p.113)

For playing back movies
(2)
(45)
(3)

: Plays back and pauses a movie. (1p.111): Frame forwards, frame reverses, fast forwards andreverses a movie during playback. (1p.111): Stops a movie during playback. (1p.111)

For playing back voice recording files
(2)
(45)

: Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.
: Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs thefollowing 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.

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If there are recorded indexes:
When (4) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from theprevious index.
When (5) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from thenext index.

4

OK/Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.112)
Returns to a single-image display in nine-image display. (1p.113)

5

Green/ibutton
Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.116)

3
Common Operations
40

6

MENU button
Displays the [H Set-up] menu. (1p.42)

1

2
3
4

3

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

Q Playback button

3

OK/Display button

Switches to Playback mode. (1p.37) When pressed again, returns to
Voice Recording mode.

Common Operations

Voice Recording Mode

Turns the LCD monitor on and off.

4

MENU button
When pressed during recording, an index can be added.
When pressed during standby, displays the “A Rec. Mode” menu;
when pressed before playing back recorded sound, displays the “H
Set-up” menu. (1p.42)

41

Setting the Menus
When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD
monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera
settings on these menus.

How to Set the Menus
3

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation
appears on the LCD monitor.

Common Operations

1

Press the MENU button.
The [A Rec. Mode] or [H Set-up] menu appears.
The selected area is highlighted.

2

Press the four-way controller (45).
Changes the menu screen.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item.
Moves the highlight up or down.

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu or setting screen appears.
The pull-down menu displays only those items that can be selectedwith the current camera settings.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
The setting changes each time the four-way controller (23) ispressed.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take pictures.
When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6

Press the Q Playback button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

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To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

6

Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4).
The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6

Press the MENU button.
The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

• If you press the MENU button with the pull-down menu displayed,
the setting is canceled.
• If you press the OK button, the MENU button or the four-way
controller (4) with the pull-down menu displayed, the menu
returns to the screen used for selecting an item.
• The menu is exited automatically one minute after the lastoperation.

3
Common Operations

The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen. Refer tothe guide indications.
MENU Exit : Saves the current setting, exits the operation andreturns to the original screen (Capture or Playbackmode).
: Saves the current setting and returns to Step 1.
MENU
MENU Cancel: Cancels the current selection, exits the operation andreturns to Step 3.

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Example of Menu Operation

1 MENU button[A Rec. Mode] Menu

2

Rec. Mode3[B Set-up] Menu
Set-upRecorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto

FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder NameMENU Exit

MENU Exit

EnglishStandard

Common Operations

3
Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

3

4
Rec. Mode

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
Auto50
White Balance AWB
100
AF Setting
200
AE Metering
400
Auto
Sensitivity

MENU Exit

MENU Cancel

3

OK

OK

4’
Select Screen
Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
0.5
MemoryGreen Button

Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance

MENU Exit

MENU Cancel

3
To the next screen

44

MemoryOKOK

Menu List
[A Rec. Mode] Menu
Item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF light

AE Metering

Page
p.80
p.82

For adjusting the color balance according to lighting

p.84

For changing the area of the autofocus

p.86

For limiting the focusing range of the lens inaccordance with the shooting conditions
For focusing with auxiliary AF light when the subject
is dim and the autofocus does not function properly
For setting the metering method to determine theexposure

p.87

3

p.89

Sensitivity

For setting the sensitivity

p.90

EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels

For adjusting the exposure between –2.0 and +2.0
For selecting the recorded pixels of the movie

p.91
p.92

Movie

p.88

Common Operations

AF Setting

Focusing Area

Description
For selecting the number of pixels
For selecting the image compression ratio

For selecting the quality level of the movie
For compensating for camera shake of the movie
automatically

p.93
p.94

Digital Zoom
Instant Review

For taking digital zoom pictures
For setting the Instant Review time

p.73
p.95

MemoryFor saving the shooting function settings when thecamera is turned off

p.102

Green Button

For registering a function on the Green button

p.96

Sharpness

For setting the sharpness

p.99

Saturation

For setting the saturation

p.100

Contrast

For setting the contrast

p.101

Quality Level
Movie anti-shake45

[B Set-up] Menu
Item
FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time

Common Operations
46

Page
p.152
p.153
p.156
p.158

USB Connection

For setting the world time
For changing the language in which menus and messages
appearFor choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing
images and sound files
For changing the USB connection mode

Video Out
Brightness Level

For setting the video output format
For changing the brightness of the LCD monitor

p.162
p.163

Power Saving

For setting the Power Saving function
For displaying the image at maximum magnification bypressing the zoom button once

p.163

Language/3

Description
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
For adjusting the operation volume and the playbackvolume and setting the type and volume of start-up sound,shutter sound, key operation sound, self-timer soundFor adjusting the date, time, and display style

Folder Name

Quick Zoom
Auto Power Off
Guide DisplayReset

For turning off the power automatically
For showing the mode selected on the screen in Capturemode and assignment of the Green button
For returning the camera settings to defaults

p.160
p.161
p.162

p.110
p.164
p.164
p.165

Operating the Mode PaletteOnce you press the four-way controller (3), the Mode Palette appearson the LCD monitor. You can edit an image or change the settings of thecamera.

How to operate the Mode Palette
The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette.

1

Press the four-way controller (3).

3

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose an
item.

3

Press the OK button.
The screen for each mode appears.

Mode Palette List
Capture Mode PaletteCommon Operations

In Capture mode, the Capture Mode Palette appears and in Playback
mode, the Playback Mode Palette appears.

Auto Picture

MENU Cancel

Icon

OK

OK

Item

Description

Page

Auto Picture mode

Selects the best capture mode.

p.55

R Program mode
A Night Scene mode
C Movie mode
O Voice Recording mode

Lets you take clear pictures at the appropriate
p.56
shutter speed and exposure.
Lets you take dark scenes such as night views. p.61
Lets you take movies and sounds.

p.62

Records audio, such as voices.

p.104

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Icon

Item

Description
Lets you capture the natural colors oflandscape views.

qLandscape mode<

Flower mode

Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.

Portrait mode

Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, byemphasizing the person.

Kids mode

Lets you take clear pictures of children.

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Common Operations

E

Picture mode

L

Surf & Snow mode

Sport mode
Pet mode
Text mode

K

Food mode
Blur reduction mode

Page

Lets you take photos against dazzling
backgrounds like beaches or snow-covered
mountains.
p.57
Lets you take clear pictures of moving
subjects with a high shutter speed to prevent
motion blur.
Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the haircolor.
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing.
Also lets you turn colored text black/white orreverse color.
Lets you take appetizing pictures of preparedfood.
Lets you take pictures with reduced camera
p.64
shake and blurring of the subject.

Y Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. p.65

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Playback Mode Palette
Slideshow

MENU Cancel

Icon

OK

OK

Description

Page

Slideshow

For playing recorded images successively

p.114

ResizeFor changing the size and quality level of images

p.132

Cropping

For cropping images and saving them as separate
imagesp.134

Image/For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD
Sound Copy Memory Card and vice versa

p.149

s Image
Rotation
Color Filter

For displaying rotated still pictures

p.135

For processing images using the color filter

p.136

For applying special effects such as the illustration effectp.138
Digital Filteror the slim effect to still pictures according to your taste& Brightness
FilterMovie Edit

For adjusting the brightness of images using a filter

p.140

For editing movies

p.142

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Common Operations

Item

Red-eyeretouching red-eyes, a phenomenon that can
Z Compensa- For
happen when shooting with a flash

p.145

tion

Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to an image
Z

Y

p.107

Protect

For protecting images and sounds to avoid accidental
erasure

p.121

DPOF

For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or ata printing service

p.125

Start-up
ScreenFor setting the Start-up Screen

p.151

Frame
Composite

For adding a decorative frame to a still picture

p.147

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures
Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing
back or deleting images.
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

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Taking Pictures
50• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Q Playback button.
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the
Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Selecting the Capture Mode
Select the Capture Mode from the Mode Palette. (1p.47)

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor when taking
pictures. The display mode can be changed by pressing the OK/Display
button.
Normal Display
1 2 3 4567 89
Shooting information is displayed when the
power is turned on.
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1 Capture mode
2 Flash mode3 Drive mode
4 Focus mode
5 Focus frame
6 Digital zoom
7 Card/Built-in memory 8 Battery indicator
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9 Remaining number of recordable images
F2.7
12:00
11 World Time setting
10 Date and time
12 Anti-shake warning
13 Aperture
14 13 1211 10
14 Shutter speed

Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed. The horizontal axis shows thebrightness (darkest at the left end andbrightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
shows the number of pixels.
1 Recorded Pixels 2 Quality Level
3 White Balance
4 AE Metering
5 Sensitivity
6 Histogram

1 23
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AWB
ISO AUTO
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Guide Display
The grids divided into three parts are
displayed. These grids will help you toimprove composition.

Taking Pictures

No icons
No shooting information is displayed.
• The focus frame appears in Autofocus
mode.
• If any of the modes are changed, the mode
you have changed appears for a few
seconds.

4

Backlight Off
The LCD monitor is turned off.

Saving the Display Mode 1p.102• Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur,(Anti-shake warning) will be displayed. Take pictures with thecamera secured on a tripod or other stable surface.
• All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlightis off. Press the shutter release button to take pictures as normal.
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Using Histogram
Number of pixels

A histogram is a graph showing thebrightness of an image on thehorizontal axis and the number ofpixels on the vertical axis (distribution
chart of the brightness). The histogram
will help you detect the brightness of
the image you have taken. For
instance, the graph peak tends toBrightness
appear on the left side for a darker(Dark)(Bright)
image, and the graph peak tends toappear on the right side for a brighter
image. In general, when the exposure meter setting for your image iswell-balanced, the graph peaks tend to appear in the middle. On thecontrary, when the exposure meter gets imbalanced tending dark andbright without showing a neutral brightness, the peaks appear not in the
middle but on both sides.

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Taking Pictures
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Dark

NeutralBrightShutter release button

Green button

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using Green modesettings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

Press the Green button in Capture
mode.

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The camera switches to the Green Mode.
Press the Green button again to return tothe status before the Green Mode wasselected.

2

Taking Pictures

1

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in
focus.

3

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• In Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on
the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button.
• You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode] menu or Capture Mode
Palette in Green Mode. If you try to display the [A Rec. Mode]menu or Capture Mode Palette, the - (key lock icon) and “Greenmode must be canceled to use this function.” message appears.
• If you switched to Q mode from Green Mode, you cannot display
the [B Set-up] menu by pressing the 3 button. If you try todisplay the [B Set-up] menu, the - (key lock icon) and “Greenmode must be canceled to use this function.” message appears.
• When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it turns on in theGreen Mode next time the power switch is pressed.

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* The Green Mode settings are as shown below.
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode

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Taking Pictures
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
AUX. AF LightAE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

Default setting is , (Auto). a (Flash Off)can also be selected
Default setting is 9 (Standard). g (Selftimer 10 seconds) can also be selected
Default setting is = (Standard). q (Macro
Mode) can also be selected
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D (Better)
F (Auto)J (Multiple)
O(on)
O(on)
L (Multi-segment)
Auto
±0.0
O (On)
0.5 sec
G (Standard)
G (Standard)
G (Standard)Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Auto
Picture mode).

3

Press the OK button.

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

MENU Cancel

The focus frame on the LCD monitor willlight green when the camera is in focus, andthe selected mode icon will appear on the
top left of the LCD monitor.

5

Auto Picture

OK

4
Taking Pictures

In(Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button,
the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes:- (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode), and(Portrait mode).

OK

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Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.32

In Auto Picture mode, EV Compensation (1p.91), AE Metering(1p.89), White Balance (1p.84), Saturation (1p.100), Contrast(1p.101) and Sharpness (1p.99) are locked.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)
4

In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select otherfunctions such as the Flash Mode or Continuous Shooting mode.

Taking Pictures

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select R (Programmode).

3
4

Press the OK button.
Set the functions you want to use.

Program

MENU Cancel

Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions”(p.75 - 101) for details of how to set the functions.

5

OK

OK

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.32

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the
Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There
are 9 available modes in Picture mode.

L Surf & Snow
Sport
E Pet

Text
K

1
2

Food

Lets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.
Lets you take brightly colored flower pictures.
Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the person.
Lets you take clear pictures of children.
Lets you take photos against dazzling backgrounds like beaches orsnow-covered mountains.
Lets you take clear pictures of moving subjects with a high shutter speed.
Lets you take clear pictures of pets to fit the hair color.
Lets you take clear pictures of text or writing. Also lets you turncolored text black/white or reverse color.
Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food.

Press the four-way controller (3) in
Capture mode.

5

Program

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345)
to choose the desired mode.
For example, select q (Landscape mode).

3
4

4
Taking Pictures

q Landscape< Flower
Portrait
Kids

Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

OK

OK

LandscapeThe focus frame on the LCD monitor willlight green when the camera is in focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.

MENU Cancel

Picture mode57

• When the(Kids),(Sport) or E (Pet) mode is selected, theautomatic tracking AF function operates and the cameracontinues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
• In Picture mode, EV Compensation, AE Metering, Saturation,
Contrast, Sharpness and White Balance are automatically set totheir default settings. You cannot change the settings.

Switches between Portrait Mode and Kids Mode

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Taking Pictures

When Portrait Mode is selected, you can switch between Portrait Modeand Kids Mode.
“Kids Mode” is good for taking pictures of fast moving children. The
pictures show healthy children with bright skin tone.
When “Kids Mode” is selected, the “Kids Mode” icon is displayed in the
Capture Mode Palette until the “Portrait Mode” is selected again.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The mode palette is displayed.

Selectwith the four-way controller (2345).
Press the OK button.
The screen for choosing a mode for taking portraits appears.

Select Kids Mode or Portrait Mode with the four-way
controller (23).
: Kids mode
: Portrait mode

Press the OK button.
The camera goes to the selected capture mode and pictures can betaken.

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in
focus.

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.

58• Face recognition AF and face recognition AE work in Portrait
mode and Kids mode. Just by pointing the camera directly at aperson from the front allows the camera to recognize the positionof their face and the focus (face recognition AF) and the exposure(face recognition AE) are adjusted for shooting.
• Only the mode icon and the focus frame are displayed in Portrait
mode and Kids mode, other shooting information is not displayed.
Also, the information display cannot be switched by pressing the
OK/Display button.
• Face recognition AF and face recognition AE may not work if thesubject is wearing sunglasses or is not facing the camera directly.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

1
2
3
4

5
6

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E.
Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting the pet mode
appears.

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Taking Pictures

In Pet mode, you can take pictures that show natural hair color of yourpet. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is(closer to black or white or in between).

Use the four-way controller (23)to select E, F, F, H, G or G.
OK OK
There are two icons of a cat and a dog.
(Choosing either the cat or dog icon does
not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)Press the OK button.
The Pet mode is selected and the camera is
ready to take the picture.

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green when thesubject is in focus.

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7

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
When the E (Pet) mode is selected, the automatic tracking AF function
operates and the camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving
subject even after the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)
This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This isconvenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document orenhancing legibility of small print.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

4
Taking Pictures

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select.

Press the OK button.
The screen for selecting the Text mode
appears.
Text Contrast
OK

4

OK

Use the four-way controller (23) to select , , , .
ColorNeg. Color
B&W
Neg. B&W

Maintains original color of the text.
Reverses color of the text.
Turns colored text black/white.
Reverses black/white text.

Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the contrast.

5

Press the OK button.
The text mode is selected and the camera is
ready to take the picture.

6

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame turns green when thesubject is in focus.

7

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes(Night Scene Mode)
You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with theappropriate settings.

Taking Pictures

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select A (NightScene mode).

3
4

Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.

Night Scene

MENU Cancel

OK

4

OK

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at
slower shutter speed (approximately 1/4 second or slower),because the noise reduction activates to reduce noise.
The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes.
To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or otherstable surface.

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Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)
This mode enables you to take movies and sounds.

1
4

Press the four-way controller (3)in Capture mode.

Taking Pictures

The Mode Palette appears.

MENU Cancel

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select C (Movie
mode).

3

Press the OK button.

OK

OK

OK

OK

Movie

MENU Cancel

The following shooting information appearson the LCD monitor and the camera is readyto take movies.
1 Movie mode icon
2 Flash Off icon
3 Drive Mode
4 Focus Mode
5 Digital zoom
6 Card/Built-in memory
7 Recording mode icon
8 Recordable time
9 Movie anti-shake (On)10 EV Compensation
11 World Time setting
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Program

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11

4

Press the shutter release button.

5

Press the shutter release button.

Shooting starts. You can change the size of the image using the zoom
button.
x : makes the subject bigger.
w : makes the subject smaller.
Shooting ends.

Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second,
the movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed.
Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
4
Taking Pictures• The flash will not discharge in Movie mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode.
• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.
• Set the Movie anti-shake to Off to use the digital zoom in Movie
mode.
• The optical zoom cannot be used while taking movies in Movie
mode.
• The Focusing Area is fixed to Spot, and the Focus Limiter and theauxiliary AF light are set to Off in Movie mode. When Focus Modeis set to Autofocus or Macro, the AF operation is performed once
right before starting taking a movie.
Playing Back Movies 1p.111

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Photos(Blur reduction Mode)
4
Taking Pictures

Camera shake and blurring are reduced because the camera
automatically increases the Sensitivity setting to allow for low light levels
when taking photos. The shutter speed and aperture are also set
automatically.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Blurreduction mode).

3
4

Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.

Blur reduction

MENU Cancel

OKOK

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The Recorded Pixels are fixed at 4M and cannot be changed.
• When Sensitivity is set to auto, it may be set automatically at the
maximum ISO 1600 if necessary.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode
You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame
Composite function. There are three frames already stored in thecamera.

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.

Taking Pictures

1

The Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select Y(Frame Composite).

3

Press the OK button.

Frame Composite

MENU Cancel

OK

4

OK

The frame selection screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose a frame.

5

Press the OK button.

Select the frame
for composite

ChangeOKOK
2

The subject appears in the selected frame.

6

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor willlight green when the camera is in focus.

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7

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any
other size.
• Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode.

To Register a New FrameTo switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green buttonin Step 3. You can register frames which you have downloaded from theinternet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of theexisting frames in the built-in memory. Before you can register a newframe, copy it first to the SD Memory Card.
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Taking Pictures

When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the builtin memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in
memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.

1

In the frame selection screen, choose the frame youwant to remove and press the Green button.
A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you
can register in the built-in memory appear.

2

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the frame
you want to register and press the OK button.
The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame
selected in Step 1.

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Using the Self-timer
In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

3

Press the OK button.

4

Use the four-way controller(45) to select g or r.
Drive Mode
Self-timer

The camera is ready to take pictures using
the Self-timer.

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

OK

OK

Taking Pictures

1
2

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
g The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights for about
seven seconds. The picture is taken approximately three seconds
after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
r The self-timer is engaged and the picture is taken approximately
two seconds after the self-timer lamp starts to blink.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while theself-timer is running.

67• The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor when you press
the shutter release button.
• If you press the shutter release button halfway while the camera iscounting down, it stops counting down. And if you press the
shutter release button fully, it starts counting down again from the
beginning.
Troubleshooting “Subject is not in focus” 1p.178

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Taking Pictures
68Shutter release button

Four-way controller
OK button

Continuous Shooting(Continuous Shooting Mode)
You can switch the Drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode. Pictures
are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

3

Press the OK button.

Use the four-way controller(45) to select j.
Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting

The camera is ready to take picturescontinuously.

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

OK

Taking Pictures

1
2

4

OK

The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera
is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.
Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter releasebutton.
• You can continue shooting until the SD Memory Card or the builtin memory is full.
• The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and[Quality Level] settings.

69• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous Shooting is not available for Movie or Frame
Composite mode.
• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the firstimage.

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Taking Pictures
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Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-waycontroller
OK button

Remote control unit E(Remote control unit F
has no zoom button.)

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and takepictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).

4

1
2

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.

3

Press the OK button.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control

Use the four-way controller(45) to select i or h.
Drive Mode0 sec remote control

The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and thecamera is ready to take the picture.

4

Press the shutter release buttonon the remote control unit.

OK

OK

i The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the picture is taken after
approximately three seconds.
h The picture is taken immediately.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while theself-timer lamp is blinking.
• You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode.

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Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit
You can not only shoot images with the shutter release button, but alsochange the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remotecontrol unit E (optional).

1
2
3

Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h.
The function is same either in i or h.
Press the zoom button on the remote control unit.
Each time you press the zoom button, the zoom position will change
among tele, middle, and wide.

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Taking Pictures

The zoom position will not change in Macro mode, even if you press
the zoom button. If the camera is in the digital zoom range, the zoom
magnification is cancelled when you press the zoom button.
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way.
• Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than about four
meters away from the front of the camera.
• You cannot change the digital zoom range with the remote control
unit; you can change only the optical zoom range.

Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit
A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera
approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer
service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made forchanging the battery.)72

Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller

MENU button

Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size
You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take picturesin Tele or Wide mode.

1

4

Press the zoom button in Capture
mode.

198

When the digital zoom function is disabled,
you can take pictures at up to three times
magnification using the optical zoom. Whenthe digital zoom function is enabled, you
can further enlarge the subject to a
maximum magnification equivalent to 12
times.

Zoom bar Digital zoom
range

Taking Picturesx Tele: makes the subject bigger.
w Wide: makes the subject smaller.

198

When digital zoom is enabled

Saving the Zoom Position 1p.102

You cannot use the optical zoom when taking movies.

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Setting the Digital Zoom
The digital zoom is set to O(On) in the default settings. To take picturesusing only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off).

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2

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Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Digital Zoom].

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On)/P (Off).

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

The camera is ready to take pictures.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.102

Set the Movie anti-shake to Off to use the digital zoom in Movie
mode.

Setting the Shooting Functions

Four-way controller
OK button

Selecting the Focus Mode
Focus mode
Autofocus modeq

Macro mode

Pan Focus mode

The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Use this mode when the distance to the subject is morethan 40 cm (15.7 in.).
This mode is used when the distance to the subject isapprox. 15 cm – 50 cm (5.9 in. – 19.7 in.). The camera
focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when shooting close and distantsubjects together or the subject is hard to focus on.
You can adjust the focus on a subject in the following
ranges.
When taking still pictures:
approx. 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) to ∞ (full wide-angle), approx. 5.3
m (17 ft.) to ∞ (full telephoto)
When taking movies:
approx. 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) to ∞ (full wide-angle), approx. 2.1
m (6.9 ft.) to ∞ (full telephoto)

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This mode is used for taking distant objects.
s Infinity mode
ManualFocus
mode
Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller.
z

Saving the Focus Mode 1p.102

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1
2

Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.

3

Press the OK button.

Use the four-way controller(23) to select the focus mode.

Focus Mode
Standard

The camera is ready to take pictures in theselected focus mode.
OK

4

OK

Taking Pictures

Auxiliary AF light• The auxiliary AF light may be activated under low lighting in Autofocus
mode.
• The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard(IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly will
not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitter from avery short distance since you may feel dazzled.
• The default setting is Autofocus mode.
• When Focus Mode is set to Autofocus or Macro in Movie mode, the AF
operation is performed once just right before starting taking a movie.

Manual Focus
When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), press the OK button to
make the central portion of the picture enlarged to full screen on the LCD
monitor for focus adjustment. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust
the focus while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor.
For distant focusm
0.6

For closer focus

0.3
0.2
.15

Indicator

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OK

OK

After the focus is corrected, press the OK
button to set the focus position and return to thenormal capture screen.
Press the four-way controller (5) to readjust
the focus position.

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12:00• To change the focus mode from z, press the four-way controller(5) two times while the indicator is displayed on screen.
• When you use Manual Focus in Movie mode, adjust the focus rightbefore starting taking a movie. You cannot adjust the focus while
taking the movie.

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OK button

Selecting the Flash Mode
Flash Modes
Auto

4
Taking PicturesaFlash Offb

Flash Onc

Auto + Red-eye

dFlash On + redeyebSoft FlashThe flash discharges automatically depending on the light
conditions.
The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.
Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc.
where flash photography is prohibited.
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by
the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes.
The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the
flash is not too bright even when fired at close range. The
flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions.

• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C (Movie mode),
Continuous Shooting, or Infinity.
• The flash discharges a total of two times, the pre-flash and thesecond time to take the pictures. (In the red-eye reduction modes,
the interval between the pre-flash and the last flash is longer.)

1
2

Press the four-way controller (4)in Capture mode.
Use the four-way controller (23)to select the flash mode.

Flash Mode
Auto

OK

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OK

3

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.
Saving the Flash Mode 1p.102• Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to beoverexposed.
• The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes
using a flash in Night Scene mode. To prevent camera shake,secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface.

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures

Taking Pictures

Number of Recorded Pixels
7M (3072×2304)
5M (2592×1944)
4M (2304×1728)
3M (2048×1536)
2M (1600×1200)
1024 (1024×768)
640 (640×480)

1

Clear, Fine

4

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [7M], [5M], [4M],[3M], [2M], [1024] and [640].
The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the filesize. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting(1p.82).

Printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer,
Printing at A4 size or larger, Editing and processing images

Printing at postcard size
For use as images on websites, For attaching images to
e-mailPress the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Recorded Pixels].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

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4
5

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the recording pixels.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
7M
Recorded Pixels
6M
5Quality Level
4M
White Balance AWB
3M
AF Setting
2M
Copies1024
AE Metering
80
Sensitivity
Auto
640
MENU Cancel

OKOK• Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out.
• The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.25

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Taking Pictures81Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
4

You can choose the image compression ratio.
The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the file size. The
Recorded Pixels setting also changes the picture volume (1p.80).

Taking Pictures

Quality Levels
C

Best

D

Better

E

Good

1

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.
Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image
on a computer screen.
Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails
or creating websites.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

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4
5

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the quality level.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
CopiesAE Metering
80
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures 1p.25

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Adjusting the White Balance
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Taking Pictures

You can select a white balance function best suited to the light conditions
at the time of shooting. The Auto setting adjusts white balance
automatically to reproduce natural colors. The Manual setting allows you
to finely adjust white balance based on the subject you want to makeappear white. You can also choose other white balance functions to
reproduce colors more accurately depending on the weather or type oflight source.
White Balance
F
G
H
I
J

K

1

Auto
Daylight
Shade

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or otherTungsten Lighttungsten light.
Fluorescent
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Light
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white
Manualbalance manually.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White
Balance].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The White Balance screen appears.

484

White Balance
AWB Auto

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the setting.
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance 1p.102

Manual Setting
Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of yourcamera to adjust white balance.

1

Select [K] (Manual) on the White
Balance screen.

2

Point the camera at the whitematerial so that it fills the screen.

3

Press the Green button.

White Balance
AWB

OK

Press the OK button.
The setting now adjusted is saved and the screen returns to the[A Rec.Mode] menu.

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.

OK

Taking Pictures

The white balance is automaticallyadjusted. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor.

44

AdjustMENU Cancel

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Selecting the Autofocus Settings
You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.
4

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Taking Pictures

2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select[AF Setting].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The AF Setting screen appears.

AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light

MENU

Changing the Focusing Area
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
Focusing Area
[

]

[]

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The camera measures a wide range in the center of themonitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on thenearest subject.
The camera measures a narrow range in the center ofthe monitor (the spot focusing area) making easier for
Spot
you to focus on a specific subject.
The camera always continues to focus on a specified
Automatic tracking
subject while the LCD monitor is on even if the subject
AFmoves.
Multiple

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the
Focusing Area.

6

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.102

Setting the Focus Limiter
You can limit the focusing range of the lens in accordance with theshooting conditions. Turning on the Focus Limiter when the Focus Modeis set to “AF” limits the focus range which makes focusing faster.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select[Focus Limiter].

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On)/P (Off).

6

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF Light

Taking Pictures

4

4

The camera is ready to take the picture.
MENU

87

Setting the Auxiliary AF Light
The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The
function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions in which
the autofocus does not work properly.

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Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Aux. AF Light].

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On)/P (Off).

6

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

AF Setting
Focusing Area
Focus Limiter
Aux. AF LightMENU

The camera is ready to take the picture.
The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard(IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. Looking at the light directly
will not create safety hazard. However, do not look into the emitterfrom a very short distance since you may feel dazzled.
The camera does not emit the auxiliary AF light under the following
condition: the Capture mode is set to C (Movie) or q (Landscape),or the focus mode is set to pan focus, infinity mode, or manual focus.
In the q (Landscape) mode, however, you can let the camera emit
the auxiliary AF light by setting [Aux. AF Light] to On.

Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the
Exposure
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure thebrightness and determine the exposure.

4

1

L

Multi-segment

M

Center-weighted

N

Spot

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of thescreen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in thecenter of the screen only.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Taking Pictures

AE Metering Modes

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [AE Metering].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

4
5Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Auto
Sensitivity
MENU Exit

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the AE metering mode.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.102
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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
Sensitivity
4

Auto

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50
100
200
400

1
2
3

Flash does not discharge: Automatically set in a range from 50 to 200.
Flash discharges: Automatically set in a range from 50 to 400.
• The lower the sensitivity (the lower values), the sharper the image andthe less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• The higher the sensitivity (the higher values), the faster the shutter
speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image
may be affected by noise.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Sensitivity].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

4
5Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the sensitivity.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
Auto50
White Balance AWB
100
AF Setting
200
AE Metering
400
Auto
Sensitivity
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Saving the Sensitivity 1p.102

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You can select 800 or 1600 for Sensitivity in Blur reduction mode.
When auto is set, the Sensitivity is set automatically in a range from50 to 1600.

Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed orunderexposed.

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [EV Compensation].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the EV setting.
To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To
darken, set a negative (–) value.
You can choose the EV setting in the rangeof –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

4Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
MemoryGreen Button

Taking Pictures

1

4

MENU Exit

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.102

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

MENU button

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies
You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies.
4

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Taking Pictures

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Movie].

Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Movie setting menu appears.

Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake

MENU

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from 640 (640×480) and320 (320×240). The more pixels are selected, the larger the file size. The
file size also varies depending on the quality level setting.
Recorded Pixels
640 (640×480)
320 (320×240)92

You can view high-quality movies at VGA size. The recordable timeis shorter.
The file size is small and the recordable time is longer.

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Recorded Pixels].
The recordable time for the selected
Recorded Pixels appears.

6

Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
320
30fps
Movie anti-shake
Rec. time
00:05:11
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Size and Quality of Movies 1p.26

4

You can choose the quality level from C, D and E. The more E,
the clearer the movie appears and the larger the file size.

4
5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Quality Level].
Press the four-way controller (5).

Movie

Taking Pictures

Selecting the Quality Level of Movies

Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake

The pull-down menu appears.

6

MENU

Use the four-way controller (23)to select Quality Level.
The recordable time for the selected quality
level appears.

7

Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
Rec. time Off
00:05:11
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Size and Quality of Movies 1p.26

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Compensating for Camera Shake
When you set Movie anti-shake to On, you can compensate for camera
shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies.

4

5

4
Taking Pictures
94

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Movie anti-shake].

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On)/P (Off).

Movie
Recorded Pixels 640
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake

MENUShutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Instant Review TimeYou can choose the Instant Review time from Off (no display), 0.5 sec.,
1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., and 5 sec.

1

4

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

Taking Pictures

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Instant Review].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

4
5Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the display time.
Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. ModeEV Compensation
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Cancel

±0.0
5sec
3sec
2sec
1sec
1sec
0.5secOff
OK

OK

The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Green Button
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Taking Pictures

You can register one of the two functions: Green Mode (p.53) or Fn
Setting (p.97) on the Green button. The function can be activated simply
by pressing the Green button.
Registering a Function (Green Mode)

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Green Button].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Green button setting screen appears.

4
5Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the function you want toregister.

Green Button
Green ModeFn Setting

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

MENU Cancel

As the initial setting, the Green Mode function is registered.

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OK

OK

Registering Frequently Used Functions (Fn Setting)
You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller.
Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pressing thefour-way controller without displaying the menu in Capture mode.
In Fn Setting, still picture mode and Movie mode have different settings.
To execute Fn Setting for Movie mode, press MENU button in Movie
mode in Step 1 on page 96.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Fn Setting].

5

Press the OK button.
The Fn Setting screen appears.

7

Green ModeFn Setting
WB White Balance
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

MENU Cancel

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a key you want to assign
a function to.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

8

+
+
+
+

OK

OK

Green Button
Fn Setting

+
+
+
+

WB White Balance
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

MENU

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a function you want toassign.

9 Press the OK button.
10 Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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6

Green Button

Green Button

+
+
+
+

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
WB White Balance
EV
Compensation
AF Focusing Area
WB White Balance
AE AE Metering
ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity

MENU Cancel

OKOK

The camera is ready to take the picture.
This function is activated only when assigning the Fn Setting to theGreen button.
You can assign only one function to each key.

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The initial settings for Fn Setting
Initial settings

still picture mode

Movie mode(2) White Balance(3) EV Compensation(2) Movie anti-shake(3) EV Compensation(4) Recorded Pixels(5) Quality Level(4) Recorded Pixels(5) Quality Level

Functions that can be registered on Fn Setting
Setting items

4
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98

still picture mode

Movie mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

White Balance
Focusing Area

Movie anti-shake
White Balance

AE Metering

EV Compensation

Sensitivity

Sharpness

EV Compensation
Sharpness

Saturation
Contrast

Saturation
Contrast

OffOffShutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Image Sharpness
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft
outlines.

2
3

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.

4

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Taking Pictures

1

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Sharpness].
Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust sharpness.
To soften the contours, choose (–) and to
sharpen the contours, choose (+).

4

Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

MENU Exit

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Color Saturation
You can set the color saturation.
4

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

Taking Pictures

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Saturation].
Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust saturation.
To reduce the saturation, choose (–) andto increase the saturation, choose (+).

4

Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

MENU Exit

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Shutter releasebuttonMENU
Four-waycontroller
MENU button

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Setting the Image Contrast
You can set the image contrast.

1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Contrast].
Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust contrast.
To reduce the contrast, choose (–) and toincrease the contrast, choose (+).

4

Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

MENU Exit

Taking Pictures

2

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

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Saving the Settings

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when thecamera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in
the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If
you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when thecamera is turned off.
Item

4

Description

Default
Setting

Taking Pictures

Flash Mode

The flash mode setting on the b button is saved.

O

Drive Mode

The drive mode setting (gj, etc.) selected using thefour-way controller (2) is saved.

P

Focus Mode

The focus mode setting on the q button is saved.

P

Zoom Position

The optical zoom position setting on the zoom button
is saved.

P

MF Position

The manual focus position is saved.

P

White Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom

The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]menu is saved.
The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]menu is saved.
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu
is saved.
The [EV Compensation] setting on the[A Rec.Mode] menu is saved.
The [Digital Zoom] setting (On/Off) on the[A Rec.Mode] menu is saved.

P
P
P
P
O

DISPLAY

The LCD monitor display mode is saved.

P

File #

The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card
is inserted, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

O• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in thesettings selected on the menus for each function when the camera
is turned off.
• The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not besaved even if [Zoom Position] is set to O(On) in [Memory].

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1

Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Memory].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory] menu appears.

45
6Rec. ModeEV Compensation ±0.0
Movie
Digital Zoom
Instant Review 0.5sec
0.5
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

The camera is ready to take the picture.

MemoryFlash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
White Balance
MENU Cancel

4
OK

OK

Taking Pictures

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose an item.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On) or P (Off).
Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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Recording and Playback of Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor
according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card.
Power indicator
Shutter release button
Speaker

Power switch

Microphone1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.
The Mode Palette appears.

5
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2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select O.

Voice Recording

MENU Cancel

3

4

Press the OK button.
The recordable time appears on the LCD
monitor.
1 Remaining recordable time
2 Recording time

2

OK

OK

1
01:30:22

00:00:00

Press the shutter release button.
Recording starts. The access lamp lights
SHUTTER REC Start
during recording.
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.

5

Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.

6

Press the four-way controller (3) to display Mode
Palette and change to another mode.
You can exit the Voice Recording mode.
• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.
• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim thecamera to obtain the best sound.
• An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during
recording.
• Continuous recording can be done for a maximum of 24 hours
even if a large capacity memory card is used.

5
Recording and Playback of Sound
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Playing Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.

Zoom button
Playback button
Four-way controller

12
5
Recording and Playback of Sound

3

Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recordingmode.
Use the four-way controller (45)100-0012
to choose the recording to playback.
00:00:11
Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.

• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (2)4

08/24/2006
12:00

Length of recording

Pauses playback
Press again to resume playback
If there are no recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) Rewinds about five seconds
Four-way controller (5) Advances about five seconds
If there are recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) Plays back starting from the previous index
Four-way controller (5) Plays back starting from the next index
Increases the volume
Zoom button (x)Reduces the volume
Zoom button (w)Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.

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00:00:34

Adding a Voice Memo
You can add a voice memo to a captured image.

Four-way controller
OK button

Recording a Voice Memo1

The Mode Palette appears.

3
4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Voice Memo).
Press the OK button.
Recording starts. You can record for up to
30 seconds.

5

Voice Memo

MENU

CancelOK

OK

Press the OK button.
Recording stops.
• U appears on the screen when a voice memo is added.
• A voice memo cannot be added to an image which already has avoice memo. Delete the old voice memo and record a new one.
(1p.117)

5
Recording and Playback of Sound

2Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image to which you wantto add a voice memo.
Press the four-way controller (3).

A voice memo cannot be added to protected (Z) images.

107Four-way controller

Playing Back a Voice Memo

1

5
Recording and Playback of Sound
108

Enter the Playback mode and use
the four-way controller (45) tochoose the still picture with thevoice memo that you want to playback.
If U appears on the displayed image, avoice memo has been recorded.

2

100-0010

08/24/2006
12:00

Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback starts.
The following operations can be performed during playback.
Zoom button (x) Increases the volume
Zoom button (w) Reduces the volume

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
Deleting Voice Memos Only 1p.117

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Playing Back Images
You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when acard is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card isinserted.
Shutter release button
Zoom button
Four-way controller

MENU button

Playing Back Still Pictures
Press the Q Playback button.
Refer to “Playing Back an Image” (p.34), or “Playing Back the Previous
or Next Image” (p.34) for instructions on playing back images.

You can display images magnified up to eight times.

1
2

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image to magnify.
Press x/y on the zoom button.
Each time you press the button, the zoom
scaling changes as follows: 1.3×, 2.0×,
2.6×, 4.0×, 5.3×, 8.0×.
• The following operations can be performed
while the magnified image is displayed.
Four-way controller (2345) Moves the
position to
be magnified
Makes the image bigger
Zoom button (x)Zoom button (w)Makes the image smaller

2.0x

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Zoom Display

6

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3

Press the MENU button.
Zoom playback ends.

Setting the Quick Zoom Function
You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressingx/y on the zoom button once during zoom playback.

1

Press the MENU button.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2
3

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Quick Zoom].

4

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On)/P (Off).

5

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Set-upUSB ConnectionPCVideo OutNTSC
Brightness Level
Power Saving 5sec
Quick Zoom
Auto Power Off 3min
MENU ExitZoom button
Playback button
Four-way controller
OK button

Playing Back Movies
You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD
monitor during playback. Operations include playback, frame by frame
playback (forward or reverse), pause and volume adjustment.

12Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the movie to play back.
Press the four-way controller (2).
100-0010
Playback starts.

00:00:00

3
4• The following operations can be performed while pause is engaged.
Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5) Frame forward
Four-way controller (2) Releases the pause function
OK button
Changes the display mode (1p.112)

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) Fast-rewind playback
08/24/2006
Four-way controller (5) Fast-forward
12:00
playback
Four-way controller (2) Pause
OK button
Changes the display mode (1p.112)
Zoom button w/x
Adjusts the volume

Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops and the screen returns to the first frame.

Press the Q Playback button.
The camera returns to Capture mode.
No sound is output during fast-rewind and fast-forward playback.

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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.The Histogram
is not displayed while playing back movies.
Normal Display
12 3 4 5
Shooting information is displayed.
1 Voice Memo icon
100-0010
2 Card/Built-in memory icon
3 Folder name
4 File name
5 Protect icon
6 Battery indicator
7 Shooting date and time
08/24/2006
12:00
8 Four-way controller operation guide8

6

6

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Histogram Display
12345
The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed. The horizontal axis shows the
100-0010
brightness (darkest at the left end and
7Mbrightest at the right end) and the vertical axis
AWB
shows the number of pixels.
ISO 100
1 Recorded pixels 2 Quality level
08/24/2006
1/160
3 White balance
4 AE metering
12:00
F2.7
5 Sensitivity
6 Histogram
6
8 7
7 Aperture
8 Shutter speed
No icons
No shooting information is displayed.

Normal Display

Saving the Display Mode 1p.102
112

7

Zoom button

Four-way controller
OK button

Nine-Image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.

1

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image.

2

Press w/f on the zoom button.

The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:
No icon: Still picture without voice memo
O (with image): Still picture with voice memoC
: Movie (first frame appears)
O (without image) : Sound file only
: Undisplayable image

3

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing

A page consisting of nine thumbnail images
appears. The displayed images changenine at a time page by page.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to?
move the frame. When ten or more images
Select & Delete 100-0010
have been saved, if you choose an upperSelected image
left image and press the four-way controller(4), the previous page appears. Similarly, if
you choose a lower-right image and press the four-way controller (5),the next page appears.

Press the OK button.
The screen returns to full screen display of the selected image.
Pressing the MENU button, OK button or x/y on the zoom button
returns the screen to full screen display of the selected image.
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Four-way controller
OK button

Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in thebuilt-in memory continuously.

1
2
6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
114

3
4
5
6

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image with which to start
the slideshow.
Press the four-way controller (3).
Slideshow
The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Slideshow).
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the playback interval.
Choose from the following: [3 sec], [5 sec],[10 sec], [20 sec], [30 sec].

Use the four-way controller (3) toselect [Screen Effect].

MENU Cancel

Interval
Screen EffectSound Effect
MENU

OK

OK

3sec
Wipe
OK

Start

7

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect.
Wipe
Fade
ShrinkOff8910The effect is like a slide show that slides the displayed images one
by one to the left.
The current image gradually disappears and the next image
appears under it.
The current image shrinks towards the center.
No screen effect.

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Sound
Effect].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P(Off).
Press the OK button.
[Start] appears on the LCD monitor and playback starts at the set interval.
If you press the OK button while playing back the slideshow, the slide
show is paused. Press the OK button during playback pause to
resume the slideshow.
Press any button other than the OK button to stop the slideshow.
[Stop] appears on the LCD monitor.

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movies and pictures with a voice memo will be played through tothe end before the next picture is played back, regardless of theset playback interval.
• Recordings made in Voice Recording mode are not played back.

115Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds

Four-way controller
OK button
Green button
Menu button

Deleting a Single Image, Movie or SoundYou can delete a single image, movie or sound.
Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored.

6
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1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image, movie or soundto delete.

2

Press the Green button.

100-0010

The Delete screen appears.

3
4

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete].
Press the OK button.
The image, movie or sound is deleted.

DeleteCancelAll

OK• You can also delete images from Instant Review. (1p.95)• You cannot delete protected (Z) images, movies or sounds.
(1p.121)

OK

Deleting a Voice Memo only
If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without
deleting the image.

1

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose an image with a voice memo
to delete.

2

Press the Green button.

100-0010

The Delete screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (2) toselect [Delete sound].

4

Press the OK button.
The voice memo is deleted.

Delete sound
DeleteCancelAll

OK

OK

Select [Delete] in Step 3 above to delete both the image and thevoice memo.

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing
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Four-way controller
OK button
Green button

Deleting All Images
You can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once.
Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored.

1Enter the Playback mode andpress the Green button twice.
The Delete All screen appears.

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118

2

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete all].

3

Press the OK button.

Delete all images/sounds
Delete All
CancelMENU

OK

All the images and sounds will be deleted.
You cannot delete protected (Z) images, movies or sounds.
(1p.121)

OK

Zoom button
Four-way controller
OK button
Green button

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files(from Nine-Image Display)
You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image
display at once.

1

Enter the Playback mode andpress w/f on the Zoom button.
Nine thumbnail images appear.

2

Press the Green button.
P appears on the images and sound files.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the images
and sound files that you want todelete and press the OK button.
O appears on the selected images and?
MENU Cancel
Delete OK
sound files.
If you select an image and press x/y on
the Zoom button, the selected image appears in single-image display,
enabling you to check whether you really want to delete it or not (Thenine-image display returns if no operations are done for one minute orwhen the OK button is pressed.). However, protected images cannot be
displayed in single-image display.

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing3?
Select & Delete 100-0010

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4

Press the Green button.
A confirmation dialog appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select[Select & Delete].

6

Press the OK button.
The selected images and sound files are deleted.
You cannot delete protected (Z) images, movies or sounds.

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Four-way controller
OK button

Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from
Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally
deleted.

1
2
3

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select Z (Protect).
Press the OK button.
The Protect screen appears.

6

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds

5
6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Select image/sound].
Press the OK button.

Select image/soundAll Images/Sounds
Cancel7
8

OK

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Protect].
Press the OK button.

Playback/Deleting/Editing

4

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image, movie or sound to protect.
Press the four-way controller (3).
ProtectOK

100-0010
Protect this image/soundProtect
Unprotect
CancelOK

OK

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• Select [Unprotect] in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting.
• If the image, movie or sound is protected, the Z icon appears
when it is played back.

Protecting All Images, Movies and Sounds
You can protect all the images, movies and sounds.

5
6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [All Images/Sounds].
Press the OK button.
The [Protect all images/sounds] message
appears.

7
8
6

Select image/soundAll Images/Sounds
CancelOK

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Protect].
Press the OK button.

Protect
all images/sounds
Protect
Unprotect
CancelOK

Playback/Deleting/Editing
122

OK

OK

Select [Unprotect] in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting on all theimages, movies and sounds.
Even protected images, movies and sounds will be deleted byformatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory.

Viewing Images on AV Equipment

1

AUDIO
VIDEO (L)(R)

2

By using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images
on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both
the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting
the cable.

Open the battery/card cover and connect the AV cablesupplied with the AV terminal.

2

Connect the other end of the AV cable to the AV equipment.
Yellow (video)  video input terminal
White (audio)  sound input terminal
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound jack into the L(white) terminal.

3

Turn the AV equipment on.
When the AV equipment connected to the camera and the AV equipmentused to view images are separate, turn both pieces of equipment on.
To view images on a TV with several video inputs, switch the video inputs tothe one connected to the camera, referring to the operating manual for the TV.

4

Playback/Deleting/Editing

1

6

Turn the camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format 1p.162
123

• If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Refer to theoperating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera isconnected.
• Images may not be displayed properly depending on the countries
or areas when the Video Out setting is the default. In this situation,change the Video Out setting.
• While the camera is connected to the TV, the LCD monitor of thecamera will be turned off.

Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control
Unit (optional)
When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can bedisplayed using the remote control unit E or F (optional).

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124

Press the Q Playback button.
Press the Shutter release button or the zoom button of
the remote control unit.
Shutter release button: displays the next image.
Zoom button: displays the previous image.
• As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F, only an
operation using the shutter release button (displaying the next
image) is available.
• You cannot play back movies, images with a voice memo, andsound files recorded in Voice Recording mode, using the remotecontrol unit.

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 at a printing service.

Four-way controller
OK button
Green button

Printing Single Images
Set the following items for each image.
Copies: Choose the number of copies up to a maximum of 99.
Date: Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image to print.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing

1

The Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(DPOF).

4

Press the OK button.

DPOF

The DPOF screen appears.

5

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
Select image
All Images
Cancel125

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the number of copies.

100-0010
DPOF setting forthis image
1
Copies
Date
Date
MENU Cancel

7

Use the Green button to select O(On)/P (Off) of [Date].
O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

8

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to thesettings.

OKOK

100-0010
DPOF setting forthis image
1
Copies
Date
Date
MENU Cancel

OKOK• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, theprevious 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.

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing126• You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photoprocessing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictureseven if the DPOF settings were made.

Four-way controller
OK button
Green button

Printing All Images

1
2

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select(DPOF).
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (3) to select [All Images].
Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.

7

Use the Green 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.

8

DPOF setting for
all images
Copies1
Date
Date
MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.

6
Playback/Deleting/Editing

3
4
5
6

Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way
controller (3).

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 madefor all images.
• DPOF settings are not possible for movies.

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Direct Printing Using PictBridge
By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using theUSB cable (I-USB17) supplied with the camera, you can print images
directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you wantto print and the number of copies on the camera after it has beenconnected to the printer.
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional)
while the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may notwork properly or the image data may be damaged if the batteryruns out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.
• The access lamp blinks slowly while data is being transferred fromthe camera to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on thecamera (such as DPOF settings) may be valid.

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1

128

Select [PictBridge] for [USB Connection] on the[B Set-up] menu.
1“Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.162)

2

Connect the camera to the printerusing the USB cable supplied withthe camera.
The PictBridge menu appears.

Select printing mode
Print All
Print OneDPOF setting
OK

OKPrinting Single Images

1

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Print One].

2

Press the OK button.

Select printing mode
Print All
Print OneDPOF setting

The Print this image screen appears.

3
4

OK

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose the image to print.

100-0010
Print this image

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the number of copies.
You can print up to 99 copies.

5

Use the Green button to choose
whether to insert the date or not.

OK

Copies

1

Date

Date
MENU Cancel

OK

Print

O (On) : The date will be imprinted.
P (Off) : The date will not be imprinted.

6

Press the OK button.

7

Press the Green button.

6
Print with this setting?
Paper Size
Setting
Paper Type
Setting
Quality
Setting
Border Status
SettingChangeOK

OK

The Change setting screen appears.

8

Select [Paper Size] and press thefour-way controller (5).

PictBridge
Paper Size
Paper Type
QualityBorder Status

Setting
Setting
Setting
Setting

Playback/Deleting/Editing

The print settings confirmation screen
appears.
To print the image according to the printsettings on the printer, press the OK button.
To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

MENU

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9

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the papersize.
You can select only the print sizes available
with the printer you are using.

10 Press the OK button.
11 Repeat Step 8 to 10 to set

Paper Size
Setting
Card
L
100x150
Postcard
4”x6”

2L
8”x10”
A4
Letter11”x17”
A3

MENU Cancel

OK

OK[Paper Type] [Quality] and [Border Status].
When the Paper Size is set to [Setting], images are printed
according to the printer settings.
Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper.
Quality with more E indicates higher print quality.

12 Press the OK button twice.
The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the MENU button to cancel printing.

Printing All Images
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1
2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All].
Press the OK button.
The Print All screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to checkthe images and make sure you want to print
them all.

3

Set the number of copies, thesetting of the date imprint, andconfirm the print setting.

100-0010

Print all images
Copies
Total

1
20

Date

Date
MENU Cancel

OK

Print

To set these items, refer to Steps 4 to 11 on “Printing Single Images”(pages 129 to 130).

Printing Using the DPOF Settings

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select[DPOF setting].

2

Press the OK button.
The DPOF setting screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (45) to checkthe images and the print settings.

3

Set the number of copies, thesetting of the date imprint, andconfirm the print setting.

100-0010

Print with DPOF setting
Copies
Total

5
10

MENU Cancel

Date

OK

Print

To set these items, refer to Steps 4 to 11 on “Printing Single Images”(pages 129 to 130).

Disconnecting the Camera from the PrinterDisconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing.

Turn the camera off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera before you
turn the camera off, the camera returns to Playback mode.

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Playback/Deleting/Editing

1
2
3

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Editing Images

Four-way controller
OK button

Changing the Image Size and Quality

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By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make thefile smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking
pictures when the card or memory is full, by making the images smaller
and overwriting the original images to make more space available in thememory.
After changing the size and quality, the image can be saved as a newimage or written over the original image.

1

Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to resize.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Resize).

4

Press the OK button.

ResizeThe Resize screen appears.
MENU Cancel

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OK

OK

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Use the four-way controller (45)to change the size.

6

Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Quality Level].

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

7M

7

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the quality.

8
9

Press the OK button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].

MENU

OK

OK

If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

10 Press the OK button.

The resized image is saved.
• Movies cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
• Protected (Z) images cannot be overwritten.
• You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera.

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OK button

Cropping Images
You can crop part of a picture and save it as a separate image.

1
2

Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to crop.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Cropping).

4

Press the OK button.

5

Crop the image.

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6

Cropping

MENU Cancel

OK

The Cropping screen appears.
• Operations that can be performed on the
Cropping screen
OK
MENU
Zoom button: Changes the size of theOKcropping
Four-way controller (2345):
Moves the cropping position up, down, left and right
MENU button: Returns to the Mode Palette.

Press the OK button.
The cropped image is saved as a separate image.
• Movies cannot be cropped.
• The image size is changed and saved.
• You can crop only still pictures taken with this camera.

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Four-way controller
OK button

Rotating the Displayed Image
You can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor.

1

In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) toselect the image to be rotated.

2

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select s(Image Rotation).

Image Rotation

6

Press the OK button.
The Image Rotation screen appears.

5

6

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the four-way controller (5)or the four-way controller (4).
The image is rotated 90° clockwise eachtime you press the four-way controller (5),and the image is rotated 90°
counterclockwise each time you press thefour-way controller (4).

Playback/Deleting/Editing

4

The Mode Palette appears.

Press the Q button.
The camera saves the rotated image and returns to Playback mode.
• You can rotate protected (Z) images, but the rotated image will
not be saved.
• You cannot rotate movies.

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OK button

Editing Pictures with Color Filters
This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters.
You can choose from thirteen filters: B&W, Sepia, Eight different colors,
B&W + Red, B&W + Green, and B&W + Blue.

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1

Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select an image to edit.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

Playback/Deleting/Editing3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Color Filter).

4

Press the OK button.

5
6
7

Color Filter

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

MENU Cancel

OKOK

The color filter screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose a desired filter.
Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

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Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

Selecting the Color Filter (Eight Colors)5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select the color
filter (eight colors).
The color bar appears.

6

Use the four-way controller (45)to select a desired color.

7

Press the OK button.
The Overwrite confirmation screen
appears.

8

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

MENU Cancel

OKOK

If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

9

Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

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OK button

Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter
This function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with thedigital filter. You can choose from five filters: Soft, Illustration, Special
Effect 1, Special Effect 2 and Slim.

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1

Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode tochoose an image to edit.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

Playback/Deleting/Editing3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Digital Filter).

4

Press the OK button.

Digital Filter

The Digital Filter screen appears.
MENU Cancel

5

Use the four-way controller(23) to select a desired filter.

6

Press the OK button.

OK
SOFT
1
2

The overwrite confirmation screen appears.
MENU Cancel

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OK

OK

OK

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

8

Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

Selecting the Slim Filter

5

Use the four-way controller(23) to select the slim filter.

6

Use the four-way controller(45) to adjust the strength of theslim effect.

7

1
2

Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen
appears.

8

SOFT

MENU Cancel

OKOK

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

9

Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

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If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

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OK button

Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter
This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with thebrightness filter.

1

Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode tochoose an image to edit.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

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3

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select &(Brightness Filter).

Brightness Filter

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
The brightness filter screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust the brightness.
Each time you press the four-way controller
OK OK
MENU Cancel(5), the image becomes brighter step bystep and each time you press the four-way
controller (4), the image becomes darker step by step. The brightness
is selected between -2.0EV and +2.0EV by 1/3EV step.

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Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.

7

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

8

Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

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OK button

Editing Movies
You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture
or divide a movie into two.

1

Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to
select a movie to edit.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

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Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Movie Edit).

4

Press the OK button.
The Movie Edit screen appears. Choose theediting function that you want to use.

Movie Edit

MENU Cancel

OK

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Save as Still Image].

6

Press the OK button.
The screen for choosing a frame appears.

Save as Still Image
Divide Movies
Extract
Cancel
OK

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OK

OK

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Press the four-way controller (2)to play back a movie. Press (2)again to pause the movie at the
point you want to save.
Use the four-way controller (45) toadvance one frame at a time when themovie is paused.

8

Select image to save

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
The selected frame is saved as a still picture.

Dividing a Movie

5
6

Select [Divide Movies] on the Movie Edit screen.
Press the OK button.
The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.

7

Use the four-way controller(2345) to determine thedividing position.

Select image fordividing position

8

Press the OK button.
The confirmation screen appears.

9

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Divide].

10 Press the OK button.
The movie is divided at the specified
position and the two portions are saved as
separate files.

Divide at this position?
DivideCancelOK

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2 : Plays the movie / Pauses the movie /Resumes playback
3 : Stops the movie
OK OK
MENU Cancel
4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame(available only during pause)
5 : Advances the movie frame by frame (available only during pause)

OK

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Extracting Movies

5
6

Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen.
Press the OK button.
The Extract screen appears.

7

Press the four-way controller (2)to play back the movie and press
it again to select the desired startpoint.
The movie is paused. During pause, you
can move forwards or backwards a frameby pressing the four-way controller (45).

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Choose the start point
to extract

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
Press the four-way controller (2)to play back the movie and press
it again to select the desired end
point.
The movie is paused. During pause, you
can move forwards or backwards a frameby pressing the four-way controller (45).

10 Press the OK button.
The extracted movie is saved.

Choose the end point
to extract
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MENU Cancel

OK

OKFour-way controller
OK button

Red-eye Compensation
You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject toappear with red eyes.

1Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image you want tocorrect.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select Z(Red-eye Compensation).

4

Press the OK button.

Red-eye Compensation

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the
MENU Cancel
OK OK
image appears.
If the “Cannot process correctly” error
message is displayed, go to step 5 in “Manual compensation for redeyes” (p.146).

5
6

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].

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3

When the image is protected, [Save as] will be selected automatically.

Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

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• The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies. An
error message appears in Step 4.
• The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still
pictures taken with this camera.

Manual compensation for red-eyes
Manually compensate for red-eyes in images if the red-eyes were notautomatically identified.

5

Press the OK button.
“Select the area to compensate” message isdisplayed and the Specify compensation
area screen appears.

6

Select the area for red-eye
compensation

OK

MENU

Fix R-eye Complete

Four-way Controller : Moves the selectedarea in the specified direction.
Zoom Button w : Reduces the selected area.
x : Enlarges the selected area.

6

7

Press the Green Button

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Red-eye compensation processing is done. If no message appears
and the original screen appears, then processing was completed
successfully. Go to step 8.
If the “Cannot process correctly” error message is displayed, redo theprocess from step 5.

8Press the OK button.
The overwrite confirmation screen appears.

9

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file.

10 Press the OK button.
After red-eye compensation is done to an image it is saved at theoriginal recorded pixels and quality level.

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OK button

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)
This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There arethree frames already stored in the camera.

1

Use the four-way controller (45)in Playback mode to choose theimage to which you want to add aframe.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).
The Mode Palette appears.

Frame Composite

MENU Cancel

OK

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y(Frame Composite).

4

Press the OK button.
The frame selection screen appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose a frame.

Select the frame
for composite

Change6

Press the OK button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting theimage appears.

7

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
If the image is protected, it is automaticallysaved as a new file.

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3

OK

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancel
OK OK

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Press the OK button.
The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3M.
The frame composite function cannot be used on movies or imagesof size 2M and smaller. An error message appears in Step 4.

To Register a New FrameTo switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green buttonin Step 5. You can register frames which you have downloaded from theinternet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of theexisting frames in the built-in memory. Copy the downloaded frames to
the SD memory Card before registering them in the built-in memory.
When a new frame on the SD Memory Card is registered in the builtin memory, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in
memory. The replaced frame is deleted from the built-in memory.

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In the frame selection screen, choose the frame youwant to remove and press the Green button.
A message appears and the frames on the SD Memory Card that you
can register in the built-in memory appear.

2

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the frame
you want to register and press the OK button.
The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame
selected in Step 1.

Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download newframes.
http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_02.html

Copying Files

Four-way controller
OK button

You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD
Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when acard has been inserted in the camera.
When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card,
all the files are copied at once. When files are copied from the SD
Memory Card to the built-in memory, the files are copied one at a time.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.
6

The Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select(Image/Sound Copy).
The Image/Sound Copy screen appears.
Choose the copying method you want touse.

3Image/Sound Copy

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the OK button.
Be sure to turn the camera off before inserting or removing the SD
Memory Card.

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2

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To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [  ] and press the
OK button.
All the files are copied to the SD Memory
Card.

CancelOKOK

To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory

4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [and press the OK button.

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the file to copy.

6

Press the OK button.

]

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Copy this image/soundThe selected file is copied to the built-in
memory.

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MENU Cancel

OKOK• If the image has a voice memo, the sound file will be copied at thesame time as the image.
• When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in
memory, it is assigned a new file name.

Settings

Camera Settings

Four-way controller
OK button
Green button

Setting Up the Start-up Screen
You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up
screen when the camera is turned on.

1

Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345)
to choose(Start-up Screen).
Press the OK button.

3

The Mode Palette appears.

The screen for setting start-up screen
appears.You can choose from five different typesof start-up screens, including USER and off.

Start-up Screen

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

4

5

Press the Green button, whiledisplaying [USER] in the upper-rightcorner of the screen, and use thefour-way controller (45) to choose
an image for the start-up screen,and press the OK button.
Press the OK button.

USER

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Settings

Setting Up the Start-up Screen Using a Captured Image (Go to
Step 5 to select a start-up screen other than USER)

ChangeMENU Cancel

The camera is ready to play back images.
Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original
image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. To
delete the start-up screen, display the Image select screen. While the image
you have selected as a start-up screen is on the screen ([USER] is indicatedon the upper-right corner of the screen.), press the Green button.
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Shutter
releasebuttonRec. Mode

MENU

Four-waycontroller
OK button

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

MENU button

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in
MemoryFormatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you areusing a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no SD
Memory Card inserted.
• 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 thecamera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with thecamera.
• Formatting will delete protected data too. Be careful.

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Settings

1
2

Select [Format] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Format screen appears.

3

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Format].

4

Press the OK button.

FormatFormatting starts. When formatting iscompleted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

All data deleted
FormatCancelOKOK

If formatting was performed in Playback mode, the camera returns
to Playback mode after it was completed, then the [No image/sound]message appears.

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FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

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 operation sound.
You can also change the operation sounds.

1
2

Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Sound screen appears.

Changing the Volume

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the operation volume.

Sound

4

Use the four-way controller (3) toselect [Playback Volume].

5

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the volume of playbacksounds.

6

Press the shutter release button halfway.

MENU

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1
1
1
1

Settings

Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer SoundThe camera is ready to take pictures.

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Shutter
releasebuttonRec. Mode

MENU

Four-waycontroller
OK button

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

MENU button

Changing the Sound

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Start-up Sound].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

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Sound
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound

1
1
1
1

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or[USER].

6

Change the [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound], and[Self-timer Sound] in the same way.

7

Press the shutter release button halfway.

MENU

The camera is ready to take pictures.
The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off.

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FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

Setting the User SoundYou can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as theuser sound and then use this as the start-up sound or shutter sound. The
sound to be used is recorded with the camera. (1 p.104)

1
2

Select [USER] in Step 5 on page 154.
Press the OK button.

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The Playback screen appears if a soundthat can be used as the user sound has
been saved in the camera. [USER] appears
for the sound set as the user sound.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose a sound file.

MENU

OK OK

4

Press the OK button.

Settings

Four-way controller (2) Plays back the first two seconds of the sound file
Four-way controller (3) Stops playback

7

The selected sound is set as the user sound for the start-up sound or
shutter sound.

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Shutter
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MENU

Four-waycontroller
OK button
MENU button

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Changing the Date and TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set thestyle 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.

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

7

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the date display style.

Settings

5

7

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23)to select [24h] (24-hour display) or[12h] (12-hour display).
Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [Date Style].

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mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

The frame moves to [24h].

6

Date Adjust
Date Style

OK OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

OKOKSet-up
FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

8

Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame moves to [Date].

9

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to month.

10 Use the four-way controller (23)to change the month.

OK

OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2006

Time

0:00

11 Press the OK button.

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Settings

Change the day and year in the same
MENU Cancel
OK OK
manner.
Next, change the time.
If you select [12h] in Step 6, the setting switches between am and pm
corresponding to the time.
The settings are confirmed.

12 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Shutter
releasebuttonRec. Mode

MENU

Four-waycontroller
OK button

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

MENU button

Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display
Language and the Date and Time)” (p.28) serve as the Home Timesetting.
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).
The World Time screen appears.

3
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Settings

Use the four-way controller (45)to select X (Destination) or W
(Hometown).

DST
DST
DST
OFF

MENU

X : Displays the time in the city selected
as the Destination city
W : Displays the time in the city selected as the Hometown city

4

Press the four-way controller (3) to select X(Destination).

5

Press the four-way controller (5).
The Destination screen appears. The citythat is currently selected blinks on the map.

6

Use the four-way controller (45)to change the Destination city.
The location of the destination and the timedifference between the hometown and thedestination appear.

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World Time
Select time
12:00AM
Destination
New York
Hometown
New York

Destination

New York
DST
MENU Cancel-13:00OK

OKSet-up
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Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

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8

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time.

9

Press the OK button.
The World Time setting is saved.

10 Press the four-way controller (3) to select W(Hometown).
Set the location and the current time in the same manner as Steps 5
to 9.

11 Press the shutter release button halfway.

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Settings

The camera is ready to take pictures.

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Rec. Mode

MENU
Four-waycontroller
OK button
MENU button

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,
Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional andsimplified), and Japanese.

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1
2
3

Select [Language/

4
5

Press the OK button.

] on the [B Set-up] menu.

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose thelanguage.
Press the MENU button.

Set-up
FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

Changing the Image Folder NameYou can change the image folder name from the standard name to thedate that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date,pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.
Folder Name
Standard
Date

xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number)
xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)

Picture taken withstandard folder name(Example: August 24)

Folder name changed todate setting(Example: August 24)

Next time a picture is
taken(Example: September 1)

DCIM

DCIM

DCIM

100PENTX

100

100

100PENTX

100PENTX

101

101

101_0824

101_0824

7
Settings

100

102
102_0901

1
2

Select [Folder Name] on the [H Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard]or [Date].
Press the 4 button.

4

A pull-down menu appears.

The Folder Name setting is saved.

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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode

Playback
buttonMENU

Four-waycontroller

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

MENU button

Changing the USB Connection Mode
You can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether theUSB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.

1
2

Select [USB Connection] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC] or[PictBridge].

4

Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.

7
Settings

Do not connect the printer while “PC” is set. Also, do not connect thecomputer while “PictBridge” is set.

Changing the Video Output Format
You can select 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.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [NTSC] or[PAL].
Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV.

4
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Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.

Set-up
FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels.

1
2
3

Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust thebrightness.
Moving the slider leftwards makes the LCD monitor darker and moving
rightwards makes it brighter.

Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.

Setting Power Saving

1
2

Select [Power Saving] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

7
Settings

By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave thecamera without performing any operations for a certain period, you canlessen battery drain. When Power Saving takes effect and the LCD
monitor dims, press any button to return to the ordinary brightness.

The pull-down menu appears.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [2 min],[1 min], [30 sec], [15 sec], [5 sec] or [Off].
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.
The Power Saving function will not work in the following conditions.
• In Playback mode
• When the USB cable is connected• While taking movies

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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu
Rec. Mode

Playback
buttonMENU

Four-waycontroller

Recorded Pixels
7M
Quality Level
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Auto
MENU Exit

MENU button

Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is
performed for a fixed time.

1
2

Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [5 min],[3 min] or [Off].

4

Press the Q Playback button.

7

The camera is ready to play back images.

Settings

The camera does not turn off automatically while recording a movieor during a slide show if the camera is connected via a USB cable.

Setting the Guide Display
You can display the information on the mode you are currently using andthe functions that are assigned to the Green button, etc., right after
starting up the camera in Capture mode or switching to the Capturemode from other modes.

12
3

Select [Guide Display] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off).
Press the Q Playback button.
The camera is ready to play back images.

164Set-up
FormatSound
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/
Folder Name

EnglishStandard

MENU Exit

Resetting to Default Settings
You can return all the settings other than the date and time, world time,
Language/, and video out to the default settings.

1
2

Select [Reset] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Reset screen appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (2) toselect [Reset].

4

Press the OK button.

Reset toinitial setting?
Reset
CancelOK

OK

7
Settings

The settings return to the defaults and thecamera is ready to take or play backimages.

Reset

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Appendix

List of City
This is a list of cities which you can choose for the World Time.
RegionNorth
America

Central andSouthAmerica

Europe8
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Africa/West
Asia

166

City

RegionCity

Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Mexico City
Lima
Santiago
CaracasBuenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
LisbonMadridLondonParis
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
BerlinStockholm
AthensHelsinki
Moscow
Dakar
Algiers
Johannesburg
Istanbul
Cairo
Jerusalem

Africa/West
Asia

Nairobi
JeddahTehranDubai
Karachi
Kabul
Male
Delhi
Colombo
Kathmandu
Dacca
YangonBangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Vientiane
Singapore
Phnom Penh
Ho chi Minh
JakartaHong Kong
BeijingShanghai
ManilaTaipei
Seoul
Tokyo
Guam
Perth
Adelaide
SydneyNoumeaWellington
Auckland
Pago Pago

East Asia

Oceania

Default Settings
The table below lists the factory default settings.
Last Memory Setting
Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera
is turned off.
No
: The setting returns to the default setting when the camera isturned off.
∗
: The setting depends on the Memory setting (1p.102).
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Resetfunction (1p.165).
No: The setting is saved even after reset.
z [A Rec. Mode] Menu Items
Item

Reset
Setting

Page

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

p.80
p.82
p.84
p.86
p.87
p.88
p.89
p.90
p.91
p.92
p.93
p.94
p.74
p.95

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AF Setting Focus Limiter
Aux. AF LightAE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Movie
Quality Level
Movie anti-shake
Digital Zoom
Instant Review

Last
MemorySetting
7M
Yes
D (Better)
Yes
F (Auto)∗J (Multiple)
Yes
On
Yes
On
Yes
L (Multi-segment)
∗
Auto
∗
∗
±0.0
640 (640x480)
Yes
C(S. Fine)
Yes
Yes
On
On
∗
0.5 sec
Yes
Default Setting

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Item

Default Setting

Flash Mode

On

Last
MemorySetting
Yes

Drive Mode

Off

Yes

Yes

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
On
Green Mode
NormalNormalNormal

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
MemoryWhite Balance
AE Metering
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
DISPLAY
File #
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast

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Reset
Setting
Yes

Page
p.78
p.67
to
p.72
p.75
p.73
p.76
p.84
p.89
p.90
p.91
p.74
p.50
p.96
p.99
p.100
p.101

z [B Set-up] Menu
Item
FormatDefault Setting
-

Sound

Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound

Date
AdjustDate Style
Select time
Destination (City)

World
Time

Destination (DST)
Hometown (City)
Hometown (DST)

Language/
Folder Name
USB Connection
Video OutReset
Setting

Page

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

p.152

Yes

No

p.156

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

p.28

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes

p.161
p.162

Yes

No

p.162

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-

p.163
p.163
p.110
p.164
p.164
p.165

p.153

p.158

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Brightness Level
Power Saving
Quick Zoom
Auto Power Off
Guide Display
Reset

3
3
1
1
1
1
According toinitial setting
Hometown
Same asHometown
Same asHometown
According toinitial setting
According toinitial setting
According toinitial settingStandard
PC
According toinitial settingStandard
5 sec
Off
3 min
On
-

Last
MemorySetting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

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z Playback Mode Palette Items
ItemuInterval
Slideshow Screen EffectSound EffectnResizeops&Cropping
Image/Sound Copy
Image Rotation
Color Filter
Digital Filter
Brightness Filter[

Movie Edit

Z

Red-eye Compensation
Voice MemoZ

Protectr

DPOF
Start-up Screen

Y

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170

Frame Composite

Default Setting
3 sec
Wipe
On
According to thetaken picture
CancelNormalB&W
SOFT
0
Save as Still
Image
Select image/sound
Select image
According to thetaken picture-

Last
MemorySetting
Yes
Yes
Yes

Reset
Setting

Page

Yes
Yes
Yes

p.114

No

-

p.132

No
No
No
No
No
No

No
-

p.134
p.149
p.135
p.136
p.138
p.140

No

-

p.142

-

-

p.145

-

-

p.107

Yes

No

p.121

Yes

No

p.125

Yes

Yes

p.151

Yes

Yes

p.147

z Capture Mode and Functions
Yes: Available

No: Not available

Flash

Manual Focus,
Infinity,
Macro, Pan Focus

Self-timer

Continuous Shooting

Remote Control

Digital Zoom

LCD Off

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

C Movie

No
(*2)

Yes

Yes

No

No

No
(*3)

Yes

Voice
O
Recording

-

-

-

-

-

-

Yes

Auto Picture
R Program
A Night Scene
q Landscape< Flower

Capture Mode

L

E
K

Y

Portrait
Kids
Surf & Snow
Blur reduction
Sport
Pet
Text
Food
Frame
Composite (*1)

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Appendix171

FlashManual Focus,
Infinity,
Macro, Pan Focus

Self-timer

Continuous Shooting

Remote Control

Digital Zoom

LCD Off

y Digital Zoom

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

Yes

Macro Mode

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

s Infinity

No
(*2)

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

z Manual Focus

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

ContinuousjShooting

No
(*2)

Yes

-

-

-

Yes

Yes

q

Others*1: If you enter this mode when LCD is set to Off, the LCD monitor returns to normal display.
*2: Flash is fixed to off.
*3: Available only when Movie anti-shake is set to Off.

z Capture Mode and Default Setting of Each Function

7

Contrast

9

Saturation

172

8

Sharpness

E

6
5
5
5
5
5

Sensitivity

L

0

5

1

AE Meteringq

Aux. AF light

Appendix<

O

Focus Limiter

C

Focusing Area

8

White BalanceA

Auto Picture
ProgramNight Scene
Movie
Voice Recording
LandscapeFlowerPortrait
Kids
Surf & Snow
Blur reduction
Sport
Pet

Recorded Pixels

R

Flash Mode

Capture Mode

c

c

c

8

a

b

9

0
0
0
0
0

c
c
c
c
c

c
c
c
c
c

c
c
c
c
c

0
0

c
c

c
c

c
c

3
2
2

5
5

7
7

9
9

Sharpness

Saturation

Contrast

00

Sensitivity

AE Metering

99Aux. AF light

Focus Limiter

55

Focusing Area

White Balance

Y

Text
Food
Frame
Composite

Recorded Pixels

K

Flash Mode

Capture Mode

c
c

c
c

c
c

4

* Blank means no changes of settings.
1: Fixed to Flash Off
2: Set to Flash Off (Setting can be changed)
3: Fixed to 4M (2304×1728)
4: Fixed to 3M (2048×1536)
5: Fixed to AWB
6: Fixed to Spot
7: Set to the automatic tracking AF
8: Fixed to Off
9: Set to Off (Setting can be changed)
0: Fixed to multi-segment metering
a: Fixed to center-weighted
b: Fixed to Autoc: Fixed to normal

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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
USB cable I-USB17 (∗)
AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)
Camera case O-CC56
Strap O-ST8
Strap O-ST20 (∗)
Leather Strap O-ST24
Sports Strap O-ST30
Remote control unit E (zoom function)
Remote control unit F
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗)
Battery charger kit K-BC8 (∗)
AC adapter kit K-AC8
Battery charger kit K-BC8 and AC adapter kit K-AC8 include AC plug
cord D-CO2 (∗). The ending of the AC plug cord name differs
depending on the country.
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Products marked with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those suppliedwith the camera.

Messages
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during
camera operation.
Compression error

8
AppendixCompression of the image you captured has failed. Change
the quality/size and try again.
No image/sound
There are no images/sounds on the SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory.
Memory card full
The SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full and no
more images can be saved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.
Built-in memory full(p.23, 116)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.132)
Image/sound cannot be You can only record up to 5000 files due to the specificationsof the camera, even when using a large volume SD Memory
createdCard. Delete unwanted files to continue recording.
Memory card error
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to play backthe images or sounds on a PC.
Card not formatted
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or
has been formatted on a PC or other device and is notcompatible with this camera. (p.152)
Card locked
The SD Memory Card is write-protected. Only menu
operation and mode change are possible.
Data being recordedThis is displayed when you switch to Playback mode while
the image is being saved or protect setting or DPOF
settings are being saved. The message disappears whensaving of an image or setting is completed.
Data being processed
The image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or in
the built-in memory.
The protect setting or DPOF settings is being changed.
The movie is being recorded.
The image is being processed with digital filter.
The movie is being edited.
The SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted.
Deleting
The image or sound is being deleted.
Camera cannot play this You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format
image and soundnot supported by this camera. You may be able to play itback on another brand of camera or PC.
Battery depleted
The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replacewith charged battery. (p.14)

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Image folder could not
be createdProtected
This image/soundcannot be processed

No image to beprocessed

The largest folder number has been used and the largest
file number has been assigned to an image and no more
images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card orformat the SD Memory Card or built-in memory.
(p. 23, 152)
The image or sound you are trying to delete is protected.
You are trying to resize, crop, protect an image, or you aretrying to set an image for DPOF, or you are trying to edit animage with a digital filter or edit a movie while the image or
movie cannot be processed with these functions.
There is no file that can be processed with the Playback
Mode Palette.

Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor whenusing the PictBridge function.
No paper in the printerNo ink in the printerPrinter error
Data error
Paper stuck in theprinter

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176

There is no paper in the printer.
There is no ink in the printer.
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 jammed.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Cause
Camera will not Battery is not installed
turn onBattery is installed
incorrectly

No image on
the LCD
monitor
Shutter will not
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Appendix

Picture is dark

RemedyCheck battery is installed. If not, installbattery.
Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery, making sure that thebattery matches the label inside thebattery compartment. (p.14)
Battery power is low
Insert a charged battery or use the AC
adapter.
LCD monitor is set to Off Press OK/Display button to turn LCD
monitor on.
Image is displayed but is Image on LCD monitor may be hard to see
hard to see
when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Flash is charging
When flash icon blinks red on the LCD
monitor, flash is charging and no pictures
can be taken. Flash icon lights red whencharging is completed.
No available space on
Insert SD Memory Card with available space
SD Memory Card or in or delete unwanted images. (p.23, 116)
built-in memory
RecordingWait until recording is finished.
The number of image,
Change SD Memory Cards or delete
movie, and sound files unwanted files.
recorded on the SD
Memory Card hasreached 5000.
Subject is too far away in Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
a dark environment,
away. Take picture within range of flash.
such as a night scene
Background is dark
When taking a picture of a person against
a dark background, such as a night scene,
the background may appear dark if the
flash does not reach it, even with thecorrect exposure. Set to A mode toensure both person and background areclear. (p.50, 61)177

8Appendix

Problem
Cause
RemedySubject is not in Subject difficult to focus Subjects difficult to focus on using
focus
on
autofocus: objects with little contrast (bluesky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net, etc. Lockfocus 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 (focusingareaarea) in middle of LCD monitor. If thesubject 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). (p.75)
Focus mode is set on q Normal pictures will be out of focus if(Macro)taken with focus mode set on q (Macro).
Flash does not Flash mode is set to Off Set to Auto or b. (p.78)
discharge
The Capture mode is set Flash will not discharge in these modes.
to C (Movie) mode,
You can cancel the non-flash setting forContinuous Shooting,(Sport) mode and E (Pet) mode.
Infinity mode,(Sport)mode or E (Pet) mode.
The USB
The USB Connection
Set the USB Connection setting to PC.
Connection
setting of the camera is (p.162)
with a personal set to PictBridge.
computer does
not function
properly.
The USB
The USB Connection
Set the USB Connection setting toConnection
setting of the camera is PictBridge. (p.162)
with a printerset to PC.
does notfunction
properly.

Very occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of thecamera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If thecamera works properly, the camera is in its normal condition and you cancontinue to use it.
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Main Specifications
CameraType
Effective Pixels
SensorRecorded Pixels

Sensitivity
File Format

Quality Level
Storage Medium

Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens
7.0 megapixels
7.38 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a primarycolor filter
Still Picture
7M (3072×2304), 5M (2592×1944), 4M (2304×1728),
3M (2048×1536), 2M (1600×1200), 1024 (1024×768),640 (640×480)
Movie
640 (640×480), 320 (320×240)
Auto, manual (50/100/200/400 (/800/1600 Blur reduction mode): Standard
Output Sensitivity)
Still Picture
JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching III
Movie
AVI (DivX® MPEG-4 DivX), approx. 30 fps with sound, Movie
anti-shake (27 fps image signals recorded at 30 fps)Sound
WAV (PCM system), monaural, max. recording time approx.
4 hours 19 min. 59 sec. (when using a 256 MB SD Memory
Card)“Best”, “Better”, “Good”
Built-in memory (approx. 23 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (When using a 256 MB SD Memory Card)
Still Pictures
Best
C

Better
D

Good
E

Sound

104
147
187
223
313
571
1048

151
213
270
323
453
826
1515

210
296
375
448
628
1144
2098

4 hr.
19 min. 59 sec.

8

Movie
Quality Level

C
S.FineD
Fine

E
Economy640 (640×480)

11 min. 35 sec.

14 min. 30 sec.

17 min. 25 sec.

320 (320×240)

44 min. 47 sec.

55 min. 39 sec.

64 min. 10 sec.

Recorded Pixels

Appendix

Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
7M
5M
4M
3M
2M
1024
640

* The above table indicates the approximate number of images and recording time. The number ofimages and recording time may vary depending on a SD Memory Card and subject.

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White Balance
Lens

Digital Zoom
LCD Monitor
Playback Functions

Color filter
Digital filter
Brightness filter
Focusing System

8
Appendix

Exposure Mechanism

ShutterAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual
Focal Length
6.2 mm - 18.6 mm (equivalent to 37.5 mm - 112.5 mm
in 35 mm format)
Maximum Aperture f/2.7 - f/5.2
Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (two dual-sided asphericalelements)
Zoom TypeElectrically driven
Picture Range
Approx. 148 mm × 111 mm (screen is filled) (Macro mode)
Lens CoverElectrically driven
Capture Mode
Max 4× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom
magnification equivalent to 12×)
2.5-inch TFT color LCD with approx. 232,000 pixels monitor (withbacklight), Beau-Reflective type, frame coverage approx. 100%Single-frame, 9 frame index, enlargement (max. 8×, scrollable), movie
playback, sound playback, histogram display, Select & Delete
Playback Mode Palette (Slideshow, Resize, Cropping, Image/Sound Copy,
Image Rotation display, Color Filter, Digital Filter, Brightness Filter, Movie
Edit, Red-eye Compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Start-up
Screen, Frame Composite)
B&W, Sepia, Color filter (Bar display, Eight colors), B&W + Red, B&W +Green and B&W + Blue.
Soft, Illustration, Special Effect 1, Special Effect 2, Slim
Brightness filter
Type
TTL contrast detection system by sensor, 5-point
multiple/spot selection, auxiliary AF light, Focus Lock(by half-pressing shutter release button), Automatic
tracking AF is possible
Still Picture
Normal: Approx. 0.4 m - ∞ (full zoom range)
Focusing Range
Macro: Approx. 0.15 m - Approx. 0.5 m (full wide(from lens front)
angle only)
Infinity: ∞ (full zoom range)
Pan focus: Approx. 1.3 m - ∞ (full wide-angle), Approx.
5.3 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
Manual Focus: Approx. 0.15 m - ∞ (full wide-angle),
Approx. 0.4 m - ∞ (except full wide-angle)
Movie Focusing
Normal: Approx. 0.15 m - ∞ (full wide-angle), Approx.
Range
0.4 m - ∞ (except full wide-angle)(from lens front)
Macro: Approx. 0.15 m - 0.5 m (full wide-angle only)
Infinity: ∞ (full zoom range)
Pan focus: Approx. 0.5 m - ∞ (full wide-angle), Approx.
2.1 m - ∞ (full telephoto)
Manual Focus: Approx. 0.15 m - ∞ (full wide-angle),
Approx. 0.4 m - ∞ (except full wide-angle)
AE Metering
TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, centerweighted, spot)
Capture Modes
Green, Mode Palette (Auto Picture, Program, Night
Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower,
Portrait, Kids, Sport, Surf & Snow, Blur reduction,
Food, Pet, Text, Frame Composite)
EV Compensation ±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)
Movie
Recording time approx. 1 sec. until memory card is full
TypeElectronic/mechanical shutter
Speed

180

Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec.

FlashType
Flash Modes

Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye , Flash On+ Red-eye, Soft Flash
Effective Range
Wide: Approx. 0.15 m - Approx. 5.1 m (at the standard
output sensitivity of Auto)
Tele: Approx. 0.4 m - Approx. 2.7 m (at the standard
output sensitivity of Auto)
Drive Modes
Single-frame, Continuous, 10-sec. Self-timer. 2-sec. Self-timer, 3-sec.
Remote Control, Instant Remote Control
Self-timer
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.
Time Function
World Time setting for 71 cities (28 time zones)
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, AC adapter (optional)
Battery Life
Approx. 180(at 23°C with LCD monitor on, flash fired for 50% ofimagesshots and using a rechargeable lithium ion battery
D-LI8)* The battery life is based on the CIPA standard
measurement, but it may vary with the conditions
under which the camera is used.
In/Out Port
USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB 2.0, high-speedcompatible), external power supply terminal
Video Output Format
NTSC, PAL
Size
85.5 (W) × 53.5 (H) × 19.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members andprojections)
Weight
100 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
Weight When Shooting 120 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)
Accessories
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable,
software (CD-ROM), AV cable, strap, operating manual

Power Supply
Rated input
Rated output
External dimensions
WeightBattery Charger D-BC8
AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz)
DC 4.2 V / 630 mA
88 × 46 × 26.5 (mm)61 g

AC Adapter D-AC8 (optional)
AC100-240V (50Hz/60Hz)
DC 4.5 V/2 A
90 × 43.5 × 26.5 (mm)122 g

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WARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanshipfor a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, anddefective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided theequipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary tooperating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair oralterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable fordamages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship orotherwise; 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.

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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 willtake a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you
owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment iscovered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, andthe equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If theequipment 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 becharged 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 dateof your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering thepurchase 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.

• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in somecountries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommendthat you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the timeof 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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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Union.
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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 harmfulinterference, 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 forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora 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 harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat 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 moreof 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 towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRèglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.

Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that theequipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: Optio S7
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: August, 2006, Colorado

Information on disposal for users
1. In the European Union
If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that usedelectrical/electronic products should not be mixed withgeneral household waste. There exists a separate collection
system for these products.
Used electric/electronic equipment must be treatedseparately and in accordance with legislation that requires
proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.
Following the implementation by member states, privatehouseholds within the EU states may return their usedelectrical/electronic equipments to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer
may also take back your old product free of charge if you
purchase a similar new one.
* Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensurethat the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery
and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on
the environment and human health which could otherwise
arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’tpurchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listedon the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

IndexA
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Access lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auto Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Autofocus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Autofocus Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Auxiliary AF light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
B
Basic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . 18
Battery/card cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Brightness Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
C
Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Capture Mode Palette . . . . . . . . . 47
Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

E
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
F
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flash Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Focus Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

GGood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Green button . . . . . . . . . . 12, 38, 40
Green Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Guide Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
H
Home Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
I
Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Image quality of movies . . . . . . . . 26
Image quality of still pictures . . . . 25
Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Image Size of movies . . . . . . . . . . 92
Image Size of still pictures . . . . . . 25
Infinity mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Instant Review . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 95
L
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Light Metering mode . . . . . . . . . . 89
M
Macro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Manual Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . 75
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
MENU button . . . . . . . . . . 12, 38, 40
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Movie anti-shake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Movie Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
My Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DC input terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delete All Images . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Delete Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . 160
DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Focusing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Four-way controller . . . . . 12, 38, 39
Frame Composite . . . . . . . . 65, 147

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N
Night Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Nine-Image Display . . . . . . . . . . 113
Number of recordable images . . . 18
O
OK button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 38
Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . 174
P
Pan Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Play back Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Play back Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Play back Still Pictures . . . . . . . . 34
Play back the Previous or Next
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback button . . . . . . . . 12, 38, 39
Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback Mode Palette . . . . . . . . 49
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Press down fully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Press halfway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

8Q
Quick Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Appendix

R
Rec. Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Red-eye Compensation . . . . . . . 145
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . 71, 124
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Resize images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
S
Saving by date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Self-timer lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Set the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Set Up the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Set-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Shutter release button . . . . . . 11, 32
Shutter Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Strap lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TTake Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Take Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Tripod socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
U
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
USB/AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
V
Video Output Format . . . . . . . . . 162
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Voice Recording Mode . . . . . 41, 104
W
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Write-protect switch . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Z
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Zoom button . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 38, 39
Zoom Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Memo

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 U.K. Limited
PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S.
112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE(http://www.pentax.fr)
Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG(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.
(Headquarters)
600 12th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado
80234, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com)
PENTAX Canada Inc.
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA(http://www.pentax.ca)

http://www.pentax.co.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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