Digital Camera

Operating ManualTo ensure the best performancefrom your camera, please readthe 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 most out of
all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable toolin helping you to understand all the camera capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using this PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personalenjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the
Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking
pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on
display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside
the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken
here also.
Regarding trademarks• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation.
•
SDHC logo is trademark.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digitalstill cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful totheir 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.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.
To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function
correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely highprecision 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 no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in thismanual are different from the actual product.
Regarding PictBridge
PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified
standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera
through a few simple operations.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which
can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thankyou for your cooperation.
Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right on page 1) for more information.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using
this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked
with the following symbols.
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause serious personal injuries.
CautionThis symbol indicates that violating this item could
cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material
losses.

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.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a card is accidentally swallowed.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous.
Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around theirnecks.
• 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 batteries or
unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center.
Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.
Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

1Caution• Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of thebatteries in a fire, as they may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera
other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is arisk of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is arisk of discoloring of the clothing.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do
not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or
clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot oremit 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 orin your mouth.
• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of thecamera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality,
stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

Handling Precautions for Batteries• This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH or AA nickel
manganese batteries. Do not use batteries other than those specified here.
Using some other type of battery may cause the camera to function poorly,
or the batteries may rupture or cause a fire.
• AA alkaline, AA lithium and AA nickel manganese batteries cannot berecharged. Do not try to take the batteries apart. The batteries may rupture
or leak if you try to charge them or take them apart.
• Do not remove the external seal of the battery. If the seal is removed, thebattery may short and may cause a fire, rupture, leak or heat.
• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types orcapacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may
cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.
• Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (–) poles in thewrong orientation. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.
2About the AC Adapter
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.
• 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.

Care to be Taken During Handling• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the packagewith you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems
abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media(SD Memory Card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular careshould 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.

3• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may comein contact with rain, water or any other liquid.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, orpressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to thevibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The LCD monitor will become black at a high temperature but will return tonormal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the LCD monitor becomes slow at low temperatures.
This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintainhigh performance.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put thecamera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the
difference in temperature has subsided.
• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt toenter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any
raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.24) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built-in memory will
delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using
off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera memory
at your own risk.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause
breakage or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten thescrew in the tripod socket on the camera.

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Contents
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3
Contents ...........................................................................................5
Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9
Camera Features................................................................................. 10
Names of Parts............................................................................... 12
Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 13
Monitor Indications .........................................................................14

Getting Started

16

Checking the Contents of the Package ............................................16
Attaching the Strap .............................................................................17
Powering the Camera .........................................................................18
Installing the Batteries ....................................................................18
Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply .................20
Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 22
Picture Storage Capacity................................................................25
Movie Storage Capacity .................................................................25
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................26
Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode ......................................26
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode ....................................27
Initial Settings .....................................................................................28
Selecting the Display Language .....................................................28
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 29

Quick Start

31

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................31
Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................33
Playing Back Images ......................................................................33
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................33
Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................34
Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode .................35

Common Operations

36

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................36
In Capture Mode.............................................................................36
In Playback Mode ...........................................................................38
Using the Menu ................................................................................... 40
How to Set the Menus ....................................................................40
Menu List ........................................................................................43
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Using the Mode Palettes ....................................................................45
How to Select the Modes................................................................45
Mode Palette List............................................................................45

Taking Pictures

48

Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode..................................................48
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................48
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode
(Auto Picture Mode)........................................................................50
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings(Program Mode) .............................................................................51
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids Mode).................... 52
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 54
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) .................... 55
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When Taking Pictures(Digital SR Mode) ...........................................................................56
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) ..........................57
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................... 59
Taking Pictures with Customized Settings ......................................62
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................62
Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................64
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................66
Selecting the Focus Mode .............................................................. 67
Selecting the Auto Focus Mode (AF Mode)....................................69
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................70
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................72
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......................................73
Doing More with Useful Functions ....................................................74
Displaying Shooting Information.....................................................74
Using the Self-timer ........................................................................75
Taking a Series of Pictures.............................................................76
Setting the Date Imprint..................................................................78
Saving Your Settings (Memory)......................................................79
Recording Movies ............................................................................... 81
Recording a Movie..........................................................................81
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies ....................................... 83

Playing Back and Deleting Images

85

Playing Back Images on the Camera ................................................85
Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 85
Reviewing Shooting Information.....................................................85
Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display ............86
Zoom Playback............................................................................... 88
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Slideshow .......................................................................................89
Playing Back Movies ..........................................................................91
Playing Back a Movie .....................................................................91
Playing Back Images on a TV ............................................................ 93
Deleting Images and Sound Files......................................................94
Deleting a Single Image/Sound File ...............................................94
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files(from Nine-Image Display).............................................................. 95
Deleting All Images and Sound Files..............................................97
Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ..........98

Editing and Printing Images

100

Editing Images ..................................................................................100
Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................100
Cropping Images ..........................................................................102
Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................103
Using the Digital Filter ..................................................................105
Using the Brightness Filter ...........................................................106
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................107
Red-eye Compensation................................................................109
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................110
Printing Single Images..................................................................110
Printing All Images........................................................................112
Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................113
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................113
Printing Single Images..................................................................114
Printing All Images........................................................................116
Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................117
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer..................................... 117

Recording and Playing Back Sound

118

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)....................................118
Playing Back Sound .........................................................................120

Settings

121

Camera Settings................................................................................121
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory .............. 121
Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................122
Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 124
Changing the Display Language ..................................................126
Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................127
Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................128
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Changing the Video Output Format ..............................................129
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................130
Using the Power Saving Function ................................................131
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................132
Setting the Guide Display .............................................................133
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................134
Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................135

Appendix136

Default Settings................................................................................. 136
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................139
Optional Accessories .......................................................................140
Messages...........................................................................................141
Troubleshooting................................................................................143
Main Specifications ..........................................................................145
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................149
Index...................................................................................................154

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Composition 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 start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you wish to start taking pictures or playing back images straightaway.

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons
and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective chapters
below.

4 Taking Pictures –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set therelevant functions.

5 Playing Back and Deleting Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or ona TV and how to delete images from the camera.

1

2

3

4

5

6

6 Editing and Printing Images –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to edit taken images using the camera and print still
pictures. For saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX,
refer to the PC Connection Manual. For details on editing and printing images
with a computer, refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help.

7 Recording and Playing Back Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to record sound files (Voice Recording mode) and how
to play back sound files.

8 Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

7

8

9

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

9 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating Manual are explained below.

1

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

9Camera Features
The Optio E50 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different
situations. Here we briefly describe how to make the most of the key
features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera
operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!

The Optio E50 features an easy-to-see 2.4-inch LCD monitor. In
addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy tonavigate. Simply select icons that appear on the LCD monitor.
(Green Mode). With just one
Picture taking has never been simpler inpress of a button, you can capture every smile, every moment, and every
memory. (p.48)
If you are unsure of which shooting mode to use, select b (AutoPicture). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode dependingon the scene. *(p.50)* When you select b (Auto Picture mode), a shooting mode is selected from (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and I(Portrait mode).

Let the camera choose the optimal settings.
Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using
standard settings.

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Have Fun with Adding a Frame to a Picture or
Taking Panoramic Pictures!
With the Optio E50, you can add afancy frame when taking a picture of achild or your pet, for example. (p.57)
You can also add frames to pictures
you have taken. Taking panoramic
pictures is also easy, as the camera
stitches up to 3 pictures into a
panoramic scene. (p.59)
For decorating your pictureswith a frame.
For capturing a panoramic
scene.

Easy Printing without Using a Computer!
By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the
USB/AV cable, you can enjoy printing out images directly from thecamera with a touch of a button.
Gone are the days of not being able to print out pictures at homebecause operating the computer was too difficult!
Easily print out images without using a computer.

Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar
Format!
The Optio E50 lets you display recorded images by date in calendar
format. You can easily find the image you wish to play back as you lookback at your album. (p.87)

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Names of Parts
Front

Power switch
Shutter
release buttonFlash
Self-timer lamp

Strap lug

Lens

DC coupler
cable cover

Microphone

Back

LCD monitor

Power lamp

Speaker
USB/AVterminal
TripodsocketBattery/card cover

12Names of Operating Parts
Power switch
Shutter release button

Zoom/w/x/f/y button
Q button
Four-way controller
4/W button
Green/i button
3 buttonRefer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.36 - p.39) for an
explanation of the function of each button.

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Monitor Indications
Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.
38

1
2
3
4

6
7
8
9
10

5

11
02/02/2008
14:25
+1.0

1 Shooting mode (p.45)
2 Flash mode (p.70)
3 Drive mode (p.75 – p.77)
4 Focus mode (p.67)
5 Camera shake icon (p.74)(appears only when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway)
6 Digital zoom icon (p.66)

12

7

Memory status (p.26)+ :Built-in memory(without card)a :SD Memory Cardr :Card is write-protected
8 Remaining image storage capacity
9 Battery level indicator (p.19)
10 Focus frame (p.31)
11 EV compensation (p.73)
12 Date and time (p.29)

Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)
38

1
2

1/250
F2.8

8M

3
4

ISO XX5+1.0 DATE

6

1 Shutter speed(appears only when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway)
2 Aperture(appears only when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway)
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3 Recorded pixels (p.62)
4 Quality level (p.64)
5 Sensitivity (p.72)
6 Date imprint warning (p.78)

Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear
when [Normal Display] or [Detailed Display] is selected. B1 to B5 appear only
when [Detailed Display] is selected. (p.85)

A10
100 - 0038

A1

A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7

B1
B2

8M

B3

ISO XX

B4
B5

1/250
F2.8

02/02/2008
14:25

Playback mode icon (p.47)
Folder number (p.127)
File number
Protect icon (p.98)
Battery level indicator (p.19)
Volume indicator (p.122)
Memory status (p.26)+ :Built-in memory(without card)a :SD Memory Cardr :Card is write-protected

A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7

A8
A9

A8
A9

Shooting date and time (p.29)
Four-way controller operation
guide
A10 Key lock icon (p.48)
B1 Recorded pixels (p.62)
B2 Quality level (p.64)
B3 Sensitivity (p.72)
B4 Shutter speed
B5 Aperture

In Normal Display, A5 and A8 disappear if no operation is performed for two
seconds.
Button operation guide
The button operation guide appears on the LCD monitor during operation.
The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Four-way controller (2)Four-way controller (3)Four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (5)

2
3
4
5

3 button

MENU

Zoom button
4/W button
Shutter release button

SHUTTER

Green/i button| or iOK

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Getting Started

Checking the Contents of the Package
Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below.
1
Getting Started

CameraOptio E50

Strap
O-ST62 (*)

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW77

USB/AV cable
I-UAV77 (*)

Two AAalkaline batteries

Operating Manual (this manual)/ PC Connection Manual(CD-ROM)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.140).
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Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap (O-ST62) supplied with the camera.
1
Getting Started

2

1

1
2

Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.
Pass the other end of the strap through the loop andpull tight.

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Powering the Camera

1
Getting Started

Installing the Batteries
Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA
Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries.

1

Open the battery/card cover.

2

Insert the batteries, making sure the (+) and (–)
terminals on the batteries match the (+) and (–) symbols
inside the battery compartment.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite
direction of 1.

3

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically
open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it.

• AA alkaline, AA lithium and AA nickel manganese batteries are notrechargeable.
• Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the batteries while
the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries.
If the batteries are left in the camera for a long time, they may leak.
• If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time,
when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message[Battery depleted] may appear. This can also happen when using
the camera for the first time; however this is not a malfunction. Turnthe camera off, wait a minute and then turn the camera on again toreset the camera. The date and time may also be reset.
• Insert the batteries correctly. If the batteries are incorrectly
oriented, malfunction may result. If the ends of the batteries lookdirty, wipe them before inserting into the camera.
18• Use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) if you intend to use thecamera for a long time. (p.20)• Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and fresh AA alkaline batteries inserted)
Playback Time*2
Approx. XX min.

*1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during
CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots,and 23°C). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.
*2: According to the result of in-house testing.

• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as thetemperature decreases. Be sure to take spare batteries when using
the camera in a cold region and keep the batteries warm by placing
them in your pocket or inside your coat. Battery performance thathas deteriorated due to cold temperature will return to normal
performance when the batteries reach room temperature.
• Due to their characteristics, AA alkaline batteries and nickel manganesebatteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities
when used at cold temperatures. Use of AA lithium or AA Ni-MH
batteries is recommended when the camera is used at cold
temperatures.
• Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or
to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

1
Getting Started

Image Storage Capacity*1
Approx. XX pictures• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the w indicator on the LCD monitor.
Screen Display
w (green)x (green)y (yellow)z (red)[Battery depleted]

Battery Status
Adequate power remains.
Batteries are running low.
Batteries are running very low.
Batteries are exhausted.
The camera will turn off after this message appears.

Due to the characteristics of AA nickel manganese batteries, thebattery level may not be displayed correctly when using thesebatteries. w may be displayed for the battery level even if thebatteries are running low. The camera may also turn off without
warning even if w is displayed.

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AC plug cord

DC coupler cable cover1
Getting Started

DC coupler
DC terminal

DC coupler cable
DC input terminal

Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply
Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional) with a household power
supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long timeor connect it to a computer.

1
2

3
4

5
6
20

Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal of the DC coupler.
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open thebattery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover willautomatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers
from it.

Insert the DC coupler into the battery compartment,
making sure the (+) and (–) terminals on the coupler
match the (+) and (–) symbols inside the battery
compartment.
Open the DC coupler cable cover, pass the DC coupler
cable through the opening, and close the battery/card
cover.
Slide the battery/card cover in the opposite direction of 1. Slide thebattery/card cover all the way in to make sure it is securely closed.

Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

1
Getting Started• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting
the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may
become lost if either cord becomes disconnected while data is
being recorded.
• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.
Be sure to read “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY” (p.1) and“About the AC Adapter” (p.3) before using the AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC
adapter kit K-AC62 before using the adapter.

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Installing the SD Memory Card

1
Getting Started

SD Memory
Card
SD Memory Card socket

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card.
(Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured
images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card isinserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is
not inserted.
• Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that isunused or has been used on another camera. Refer to “Formatting
an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory” (p.121) for
instructions on formatting.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or
removing the SD Memory Card.
The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacityof the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels
and quality level. (p.145)
Backing Up Data
The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the caseof a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data inanother location.

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1Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover willautomatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers
from it.

Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Cardsocket so that the label is facing toward the LCD
monitor.
Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound may not be recorded
correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.

3

Close the battery/card cover and slide it in the opposite
direction of 1.

1
Getting Started

2

Removing the SD Memory Card

1
2

Open the battery/card cover.
Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to ejectit.
Pull the card out.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

1
Getting Started
24• The SD Memory Card is equipped with awrite-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK protects the existing data byprohibiting recording of new data, deletionof existing data or formatting of the card. Write-protect switch
r appears on the LCD monitor when thecard is write-protected.
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately afterusing the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being
saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera
is connected to a computer with the USB/AV cable, as this may cause thedata to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it awayfrom water and store away from high temperature.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage
the card and render it unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electricalinterference.
(3) when the card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the card is ejected or the batteries are removed while the data on
the card is being recorded or accessed.
• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may
become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on
a computer.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity 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 thememory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.
• For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website.
• Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used onanother camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in
Memory”. (p.121)• Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete
the data so that it cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery
software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs
available that will completely delete the data. If you are going to discard, giveaway or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on thecard is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any
personal or sensitive information. In any case, the data on your SD Memory
Card should be managed at your own risk.

Picture Storage Capacity

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.62
Selecting the Quality Level 1p.64

1Getting Started

Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level] for still images according to
how the images will be used.
For [Recorded Pixels], [8M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640] areselectable. For [Quality Level], you can select from [C (Best)], [D(Better)] and [E (Good)]. Make your selection on the [A Rec. Mode]menu.

Storage capacity varies depending on the recorded pixels and thequality level you select. For details, see the table on the page indicatedbelow.
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture)
1p.145

Movie Storage Capacity
Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Frame Rate] for movies according to how
the movies will be used.
For [Recorded Pixels], you can select either [640] or [320]. For [Quality
Level], you can select either [30fps] or [15fps]. Make your selection in[Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies 1p.83

Storage capacity varies depending on the recorded pixels and the frame
rate you select. For details, see the table on the page indicated below.
Movie Storage Capacity 1p.146

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Turning the Camera On and Off
Power switch

1
Getting Started

Q button

Turning the Camera On in Capture Mode12

Press the power switch.
The LCD monitor turns on and the lens extends. The camera turns on
in A mode (Capture mode).
If [Language/] screen or [Date Adjust] screen appears when you
turn on the camera, follow the procedures on p.28 to select the display
language and/or set current date and time.

Press the power switch again.
The LCD monitor turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Checking the Memory Card
The memory card is checked automaticallywhen the camera turns on. + appears on the
LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card
inserted in the camera. In this case, images andsound files will be saved in the built-in memory.
r appears instead of a when the write-protect
switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked
position. Images and sound cannot be recorded
when the write-protect switch is locked.

Memory status
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If the batteries have been removed from the camera for a long time, when they
are reinserted and the camera is turned on, the message [Battery depleted] may
appear. This can also happen when using the camera for the first time; however
this is not a malfunction. Turn the camera off, wait a minute and then turn thecamera on again to reset the camera. The date and time and other settings may
also be reset. Follow the procedure on p.29 to set these settings again.
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Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode
You can start the Optio E50 in Playback mode with the lens retracted.
This is useful when you want to play back saved images and soundstraightaway without taking pictures.

2

Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.
The LCD monitor turns on with the lens retracted. The camera turns
on in Q mode (Playback mode).

Press the Q button again or press the shutter releasebutton halfway.
The camera switches to A mode (Capture mode).

Getting Started

11Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.33

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Initial Settings

1

Set the language, time and date before you start taking pictures for the
first time.

Getting Started

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

The [Language/] screen appears when the camera is turned on for
the first time. Follow the procedures in “Selecting the Display Language”
below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) to
set the current date and time.
Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.29) if the [Date Adjust] screen
appears.

Selecting the Display Language

1

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the desired
display language.
Press the 4 button.

English Dansk
SvenskaDeutsch Suomi
Polski
Italiano Magyar
Nederlands
MENU Cancel

The [Date Adjust] screen appears.
Go to “Setting the Date and Time” to set thecurrent date and time and select the display style.

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OK OK

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

1

3
4
5
6

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].

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

1

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

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

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

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

OK OK

The frame returns to [Date Style].

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

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

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9

Getting Started

2

Press the four-way controller (5).

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

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

OK OK

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

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

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
If you press the 3 button in the [Date Adjust] screen, you cancancel your setting and start taking pictures right away. However, the[Date Adjust] screen will appear next time you turn on the camera.
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1
Getting Started• If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to
00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when thetime signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.
• You can change the selected [Language], [Date] and [Time]anytime. See p.126 to change [Language], and p.124 to change[Date] and [Time].
• The video output format is automatically set according to thelanguage you have selected in the initial setting. If the output
format is different from the one used in your country or region,refer to “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.129) to change it.
LanguageVideo Output Format

English (English)
French (

NTSC
)

PAL

German (Deutsch)

PAL

Spanish (PAL)

Portuguese ()

PAL

Italian (Italiano)

PAL

Netherlands (Nederlands)

PAL

Danish (Dansk)

PAL

Swedish (Svenska)

PAL

Finnish (Suomi)

PAL

Polish (Polski)

PAL

Czech ()

PAL

Hungarian (Magyar)

PAL

Turkish (PAL)

Russian (Thai (
Korean (

PAL
PAL

)

NTSC

Chinese (traditional) ()

Chinese (simplified) ()

Japanese (

30

)

)

)

PAL
PAL
NTSC

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Power switch
Shutter release button
Zoom button

2

1

Quick Start

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

Press the power switch.
The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual,
this is called A mode (Capture mode).

2

Compose the picture on the LCD monitor.
The camera will automatically focus on the area within the focus frame.
You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button.
x : enlarges the subjectw : widens the area captured by the camera

3

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
The color of the focus frame indicates whether
the camera focuses clearly on the subject or not.
Green : The subject is in focus.
Red : The subject is out of focus.
Hold the shutter release button and wait until
the focus frame turns green.

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Focus frame

When the [= mode] is set to(Continuous) on the [A Rec.
Mode] menu (p.69), the focus frame turns green if the subject is in
focus, and the focus frame remains white even if the subject is out
of focus.

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4Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The image appears on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (Instant Review)
and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. (p.22)• When you turn on the camera, you can take pictures in b mode,the default shooting mode. (p.50)• Press the Green button to switch to(Green Mode) and let thecamera set all the shooting functions automatically. (p.48)

2
Quick Start

Pressing the Shutter Release Button
Press the shutter release button smoothly in two steps. This allows forexact focusing as well as preventing camera shake.
Basic method for shutter release

1

Press the shutter release button
halfway.
Lightly press the shutter release button until
you feel the click on your finger.

2

Confirm the focus frame on the
LCD monitor turns green.
Hold the shutter release button and wait
until the focus frame turns green. The
subject is in focus.

3

The subject isin focus.

Press the shutter release button
fully.
Press it down smoothly until the shutter isreleased.

The picture is taken.

You can also press the shutter release button all the way down(single step) to take pictures. This allows you to release the shutter
at the right moment. The pictures are taken as deep-focus (panfocus) shots.
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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures
Shutter release button

2

Q button

Playing Back Images

1

Press the Q button after taking a
picture.
The image appears on the LCD monitor. In
this manual, this is called Q mode
(Playback mode).
Press the Q button again or press the
shutter release button halfway to switch to
A mode (Capture mode).

Quick Start

Four-way controller

File number
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Playing Back the Previous or Next Image

1

Press the Q button after taking a picture.
The image appears on the LCD monitor.

2

Press the four-way controller (45).
The previous or next image appears.

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Shutter release button

Q button
Four-way controller
4 button

2
Quick Starti button

Rotating the Displayed Image
You can rotate the displayed image. This is useful when you view
images taken vertically.

1

Press the Q button after taking a picture.

2

Press the four-way controller (3).

3

4The image appears on the LCD monitor.
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select s (Image
Rotation) and press the 4
button.

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°,
Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose therotation direction and press the 4 button.
The rotated image appears.
Panoramic pictures, images taken with the 16-frame shooting
function, and movies cannot be rotated.
Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in therotated state.

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Deleting the Displayed Image

1

Press the i button when playing
back an image.

100 - 0017

The screen for deleting the image appears.

Press the four-way controller (2)to select [Delete] and press the
4 button.
The image displayed on the LCD monitor isdeleted.

3

2
DeleteCancelAll Images/Sounds

OK OK

Quick Start

2

Press the Q button again or press the shutter releasebutton halfway.
The camera is ready for taking pictures.

Switching between Capture Mode and Playback
Mode
From A mode (Capture mode) to Q mode (Playback mode)
Press the Q button.
From Q mode (Playback mode) to A mode (Capture mode)
Press the Q button or press the shutter release button halfway.

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Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions
1
2
3
3

4

Common Operations

5
6
7
8

In Capture Mode
1Power switch
Turns the camera off. (p.26)

2

Shutter release button
Focuses on the subject when pressed halfway in A mode. (Except ins and 3 modes) (p.67)
Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.32)
Starts and stops movie recording in d mode. (p.81)
Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode. (p.118)

3

Zoom/w/x button
Changes the captured area. (p.66)

4

Q button
Switches to Q mode. (p.35)

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5Four-way controller
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

: Changes the drive mode. (p.75, p.76): Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.45): Changes the flash mode. (p.70): Changes the focus mode. (p.67)

64/W button

7

Green button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.74)
Switches to8mode. (p.48)

3 button3
Common Operations

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.43)

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1
2
3
4
5

3

6

Common Operations

7
8

In Playback Mode
1Power switch
Turns the camera off. (p.26)

2

Shutter release button

3

Zoom/f/y button

Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.33)
Press f during single-image display to change to nine-image display.
Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.86)
Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display.
Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.88)
Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar
display. (p.87)
Press y during folder display to change to nine-image display of theselected folder. (p.87)
Press y during calendar display to change to nine-image display forthe selected date. (p.87)
Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or sound files. (p.91,
p.120)

4

Q button
Switches to A mode. (p.35)

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5

Four-way controller
(2)
(3)

6

4/W button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.85)
Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.
(p.86, p.88)
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display. (p.87)
Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar
display. (p.87)

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Common Operations: Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.91, p.120): Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.47)
Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.91, p.120)(45): Displays the previous or next image and sound fileduring single-image display. (p.33)
Frame forwards, frame reverses and reverses a movie
during playback. (p.91)
Fast forwards, reverses, and moves to the next index insound file playback. (p.120)(2345) : Moves the display area during zoom display. (p.88)
Selects an image in nine-image display, a folder in folder
display, and a date in calendar display. (p.86, p.87)
Moves the image when using the Frame Composite
function. (p.107)

Green/i button
Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.94)
Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.95)
Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.87).
Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.87)
Saves the paused frame as a single image during the playback of aseries of successive images taken with 16-frame shooting function.

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3 button
Displays the [H Setting] menu during single-image display. (p.44)
Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display.
(p.47)
Returns zoom display or nine-image display to single-image display.
(p.86, p.88)
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display. (p.87)
Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar
display. (p.87)
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Using the Menu
Press the 3 button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.
Press the 3 button in A mode to show the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the 3 button in Q mode to show the [H Setting] menu.

How to Set the Menus
You can set the menus as shown below. While you are making settings forthe menus, the button operation guide appears at the bottom of the LCD
monitor to navigate you.
During recording

3
Common Operations

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Movie

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MENU

MENU

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
Date Adjust

8M

Auto
±0

Folder Name
USB Connection

MENU Exit

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Movie

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Date
PC

MENU Exit

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
Date Adjust

8M

Auto
±0

Folder Name
USB Connection

1/2

02/02/2008
English
Date
PC

MENU Exit

MENU Exit

SHUTTER

1/2

MENU , OKor

Press halfway
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The setting iscomplete andthe camera
returns to
A mode40

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100 0038
100-0038

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The setting iscomplete andthe camera
returns to
Q modeEx.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu

1

Press the 3 button in A
mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

Rec. Mode

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

3

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

Rec. Mode

1/2

3

MENU Exit

4

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

5

a Storage Capacity

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Movie
MENU Cancel

Common Operations

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the setting.
The quality level changes each time the four-way controller (23) ispressed.
Refer to the following page for instructions on saving settings andcanceling changes.

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Saving the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

Saving the Setting and Begin Playback of Images

6

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

3
Common Operations

Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations

6

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

Canceling the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6

Press the 3 button.
The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.
The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer tothe button operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen.
MENU Exit
MENU: Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.
: Returns to Step 3 with the current setting.

MENU Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu andreturns to Step 3.

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Menu List
This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides
descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix“Default Settings” (p.136) to decide whether you want the settings saved
when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings
returned to the defaults when the camera is reset.
[A Rec. Mode] Menu

Frame Rate

MemoryDate Imprint

For setting the frame rate (number of frames per second)
For choosing whether to save the set values of theshooting function or return to the defaults when thecamera is turned off
For choosing whether to imprint the shooting date on
the picture when shooting

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3

p.64
p.69
p.72
p.73
p.83

Common Operations

Description
For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still
Recorded Pixels
pictures
Quality Level
For choosing the quality level of still pictures
AF ModeFor changing the area for auto focusing
Sensitivity
For setting the sensitivity
EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture
Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies
Movie

Item

p.84
p.79
p.78

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[H Setting] Menu
Item
FormatSound
Date Adjust
Language/
Folder Name

3
Common Operations

USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
Guide Display
Reset

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Description
For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
For adjusting the playback volume and setting thestart-up sound, shutter sound, key operation soundand self-timer soundFor adjusting the date, time, and date and time styles
For setting the language in which menus andmessages appear
For choosing how names are assigned to folders forstoring images and sound files
For setting the USB/AV cable connection (to PC orprinter)
For setting the output format to the AV equipment
For setting the brightness of the LCD monitor
For setting the time until power saving mode isactivated
For setting the time until the camera turns off
automatically
For setting to display guides when an icon is selectedin Capture Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette
For returning settings other than the date and time,
language, and video out to their defaults

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p.122
p.124
p.126
p.127
p.128
p.129
p.130
p.131
p.132
p.133
p.134

Using the Mode Palettes
Press the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD
monitor. There are two different Mode Palettes, the “Capture Mode
Palette” and the “Playback Mode Palette”.
You can activate a shooting mode most appropriate for the scene or edit
taken images just by selecting the icons.

How to Select the Modes

1

Press the four-way controller (3).
In A mode, the “Capture Mode Palette” appears.
In Q mode, the “Playback Mode Palette” appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select an icon.
Press the 4 button.
The screen for the selected mode appears.

Mode Palette List

3
Common Operations

While you are using the Mode Palettes, refer to the button operation
guide displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Capture Mode PaletteAuto Picture

MENU Cancel

b

R
A
d
O
q

OK OK

Item
Description
Auto Picture mode Automatically select the best capture mode.
The basic mode for capturing images. Various
Program mode
functions can also be set with this mode.
Night Scene
Used for night scenes. Use a tripod, etc. tomodeprevent shaking and use a flash for portraits.
Movie mode
For capturing movies. Sound is also recorded.
Voice Recording For recording sound only. Be careful not to covermode
the microphone with your hands.
For capturing landscape views. The camera
Landscape mode
focuses on a wide range.

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I
L
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c

3

E

Common Operations

Y

Description
For capturing brightly colored flowers.
Reproduces the outline of the flower softly.
For capturing portraits. The skin tone will be
Portrait mode
brighter to make the person look healthy.
Surf & Snow
For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds,modesuch as beaches or snowy mountains.
Sport mode
For subjects in fast motion.
Digital SR mode Higher sensitivity reduces blur.
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy
Kids modeand bright skin tone.
For capturing images of pets in motion. A setting
Pet modesuitable for the pet's coat can be set.
Stitches images taken with the camera to create
Digital Panoramaa panoramic photograph. Recorded pixels formodeeach frame to be stitched is fixed at 2M.
Frame
For capturing image with frame composite.
Composite mode Recorded pixels is fixed at 3M.
Flower mode

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p.52
p.54
p.59
p.57

When you select an icon on the Capture Mode Palette, waiting forabout 2 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. To
set the description not to display, see p.133.

Face Recognition AF&AE
In b (Auto Picture mode), R (Program mode), I (Portrait mode)and (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF&AE” is activated.
This function recognizes the subject’s face, focuses, and performs
exposure compensation when capturing images. The camera willrecognize the main subject's face and make suitable adjustments
automatically even when there are multiple faces. The subject isgiven a brighter and healthier look.
• When the camera does not recognize the subject’s face in R
mode, I mode or mode, the camera will focus on thesubject using the AF mode selected in [AF Mode] on the[A Rec. Mode] menu.
• When the camera does not recognize the subject’s face in b
mode, the camera will focus on the subject using the standard
AF Mode (Multiple). You cannot change to other AF modes on
the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
• The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing
sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking
toward the camera.

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Playback Mode Palette
Slideshow

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Item

Page

Slideshow

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p.100
p.102
p.103
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p.105
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Common Operations

Description
For continuously playing back images. Screen oruSound effects can be set.
For changing Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
Resizen
to make the file size smaller.
For cropping images to the size you like. Savedo Cropping
as a new image.
Image/Sound
For copying images and sounds between thep Copybuilt-in memory and SD memory card.
For rotating captured images. Useful whens Image Rotation
viewing vertical images on a TV.
For modifying images with a Color filter.
D Digital Filter
q Brightness Filter For modifying the brightness of the images.
For merging a frame onto an image. Select to
Y Frame Composite overwrite or save it as a new file.
Red-eyeFor compensating red-eye. May not work on
Z Compensationsome images due to the condition of the image.
Protects images and sounds from accidental
Z Protectdeletion. Images can be deleted by formatting.
For setting the print settings of images. Usefulr DPOF
when printing at a printing service.
For setting a captured image as the Start-up^ Start-up Screen
Screen.

p.107
p.109
p.98
p.110
p.135

When you select an icon on the Playback Mode Palette, waiting forabout 2 seconds, the description for the selected mode appears. To
set the description not to display, see p.133.

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Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode2, 31
Available in
4

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

Taking PicturesInmode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing theGreen button.

1

2
3

Press the Green button in A
mode.
The camera switches tomode (GreenMode).
Press the Green button again to return to thestatus before
mode was selected.

Remaining image
storage capacity

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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.
• In
mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the
LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button.
• You cannot use the [A Rec. Mode]38
menu or Capture Mode Palette inmode. If you try to do so, - (key lockGreen mode musticon) and a message appear.
be canceled to use
this function.
mode,• If you switch to Q mode fromyou cannot display the [H Setting] menu
by pressing the 3 button. If you try
Auto Picture
to do so, - (key lock icon) and amessage appear.

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• When the remaining image storage capacity falls below 10, thenumber on the LCD monitor turns red.
• When the camera is turned off inmode, it turns on inmode
next time the power switch is pressed.

* The settings in, (Auto)*1
9 (Standard)*2= (Standard)*3
Standard
8M

D (Better)
J (Multiple)
Auto
±0.0
P (OFF)*1 Can be set to a (Flash Off)
*2 Can be set to g (10 sec. Self-timer) or Z (2 sec. Self-timer). (Theself-timer mode you have selected in a shooting mode other thanmode is available.)*3 Can be set to q (Macro) or 3 (Pan Focus)

4
Taking Pictures

Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Information Display
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Date Imprint(Green Mode) are as shown below.

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4, 5

1, 2
3
Available in b

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting
Mode (Auto Picture Mode)
4
Taking Pictures

In b (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button,
the camera selects the most appropriate mode from 4 shooting modes:- (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) andI (Portrait mode).

1
2
3

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b(Auto Picture).
Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and thecamera returns to capture status.

4

5

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns
green when the subject is in focus, and theselected mode icon will appear on the top left of the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button fully.
The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available
in b mode.
• In b mode, the EV Compensation is fixed at ±0.0. (p.73)• When the camera selects I mode in b mode, Face Recognition
AF&AE is activated. (p.46)• b mode is selected as the default shooting mode.

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5, 6

1, 2
3
Available in R

Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings(Program Mode)

1

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

2

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

3

Press the 4 button.

4
Taking Pictures

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 and recorded pixels.

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture
status.

4
5

Set the functions you want to use.

The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns
green if the subject is in focus.

6

38

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

Press the shutter release button
fully.

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The picture is taken.
When the subject is recognized as a person in R mode, Face
Recognition AF&AE is activated. (p.46)

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4, 5

1, 2
3
Available in I

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait Mode/Kids
Mode)
4
Taking Pictures

In I (Portrait mode) and (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF&AE” isactivated. This function recognizes faces, focuses, and performs
exposure compensation when capturing images. The camera willrecognize the main subject's face and make suitable adjustments
automatically even when there are multiple faces. The subject is given abrighter and healthier look.

1

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

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select I(Portrait) or (Kids).
The following procedures are for selecting I mode.

Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and thecamera returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes the subject's
face, a yellow focus frame with the brackets
appears on it within the LCD monitor.
If there are more than two subjects, thecamera first recognizes the main subject's
face and a yellow focus frame with thebrackets appears on it, and a white focus
frame appears on the faces of the othersubjects.

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The size and location of the focus frame change while the cameracontinues to adjust the focus on the moving subject’s face.

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in
focus. When there are multiple faces, the focus frame with thebrackets displayed in Step 3 turns green if the main subject’s face is in
focus.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The Face Recognition may not work if the subject is wearing
sunglasses, has part of the face covered, or is not looking toward thecamera.

4
Taking Pictures• When the camera does not recognize the subject's face, thecamera will focus on the subject using the AF mode selected in[AF Mode] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
• When there are multiple faces, the camera will first recognize thesubject's face that looks closer to the center of the LCD monitor
and larger compared with the other ones as the main subject’s
face.

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6, 7

1, 2, 43, 5
Available in E F F H G GTaking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)
4

In E (Pet mode), you can select the appropriate pet color from white,black and in between according to your pet's coat or fur color.

1

Taking Pictures

2
3

4

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select E (Pet).
Press the 4 button.
The Pet mode selection screen appears. To
take pictures with the Pet mode alreadyselected, press the 3 button and go on
to Step 6.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select E, F, F, H, G or G.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

There are two types of icons: a cat and dog
icon. (Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting
picture. Choose whichever you prefer.)Press the Q to save the selected settings, and switch to Q mode
(Playback mode).

5
6
7

Press the 4 button.
The Pet mode is selected and the camera
returns to capture status.

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

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

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4, 5

1, 2
3
Available in A

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes(Night Scene Mode)
In A (Night Scene mode), you can choose settings appropriate fortaking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.

2
3
4
5

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A(Night Scene).
Press the 4 button.

Taking Pictures

1

4

The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture
status.

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

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available
in A mode.
The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of a darkscene. To prevent camera shake, it is recommended to shoot usinga tripod and/or the self-timer function. (p.75)

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4, 5

1, 2
3
Available in c

Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring When
Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)
4
Taking Picturesc (Digital SR mode) allows you to set the sensitivity higher than othermodes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Use this mode under theshooting conditions that camera shake or blurring tends to occur.

1

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

2

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

3

Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

4

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns
green if the subject is in focus.

5

Press the shutter release button
fully.

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The picture is taken.
When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automaticallyadjusted between ISO XX – XX. (p.72) Shutter speed and apertureare set automatically according to the selected sensitivity.

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7, 8

1, 2, 43, 5, 6
Available in Y

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can display frames stored in yourcamera, and take a picture with a selected frame.

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

2

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

3

Press the 4 button.
A nine-frame display of the frames stored inyour camera appears on the LCD monitor.

MENU

OK OK

4

Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose theframe you want to use.

5

Press the 4 button.
The selected frame appears in single-image
display. You can choose another frame
using either of the following operations.
Four-way controller (45) : displays
another frame
MENU
3 button or Zoom button (f):returns to the nine-frame display ofavailable frames

6

4
Taking Pictures

1

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The frame appears on the screen.
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7

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

8

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting are not available
in Y mode.
The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level
at D.

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4, 5, 6

1, 2, 32, 6
Available in

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)
In(Digital Panorama Mode), you can stitch 2 or 3 frames taken insequence into a panoramic scene.

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

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select(Digital Panorama), and press the 4 button.
The screen to specify the direction you want to pan appears.

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select the direction to stitch.
(5): stitch the frames to the right(4): stitch the frames to the left
The camera is ready for taking the first
frame.
The following procedures will explain steps
for those when (5) is selected.

4

Take the first frame.

4
Taking Pictures1

Set shift direction

1

38

Press the shutter release button fully to takethe first frame, and after the taken image isdisplayed on the LCD monitor (InstantReview), the camera is ready for taking thesecond frame. In the second frame shooting
screen, an “overlay” from the first frame
appears at the left 1/4 of the LCD monitor.
The
on the upper left part of the screen indicates the number ofthe next frame for shooting.
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5

Pan the camera to the right andtake the second frame.

1 2

Be sure to make the “overlay” cover thesame position in the second frame when
you compose.
Pan the camera to the right and press the
SHUTTER 2nd frame
OK Exitshutter release button fully to take thesecond frame. After the Instant Review of the second frame, thecamera is ready for taking the third frame.
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to take the third frame. After the third frame istaken, the message “Data being processed” will blink. After the InstantReview of the full panoramic picture, the camera will return to thescreen to take the first frame again.
To stitch only the first frame and the second frame into a panoramic
picture, go to Step 6 and select “Save” in Step 7.

4
Taking Pictures

To quit taking panoramic pictures

6

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation screen for saving the taken
image(s) appears.

7

Use the four-way controller (23)to select “Save”, “Discard”, or“Cancel” and press the 4
button.
“Save”

Save the image(s) andexit this screen?
Save
DiscardCancelMENU

OK OK: When you select “Save” after the first frame is taken, theframe taken is saved, and the camera will return to thescreen to take the first frame.
When you select “Save” after the second frame is taken,
the message “Data being processed” blinks, and after the
Instant Review of the 2 frames stitched together, thecamera will return to the screen to take the first frame.
“Discard” : All the frames taken will be discarded, and the camera will
return to the screen to take the first frame.
“Cancel” : The camera quits the operation and returns to the mostrecent shooting screen.
In
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mode, the flash does not discharge.

• Focus, exposure, drive mode and zoom position used for all
images in the panorama sequence are those set for the first frame.
• You can re-take the first or second frame. During the InstantReview, press i button, the four-way controller (2), and the 4
button to discard the image, then take a frame again.

4
Taking Pictures
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Taking Pictures with Customized
Settings
Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 4
5
1, 6

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \ c
4E

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Taking Pictures

Select Recorded Pixels for still pictures according to how the images will
be used.
The larger the number of recorded pixels the higher the quality ofimages, but the file size becomes larger. The selected Quality Level also
affects the size of the image file. (p.64)
Recorded Pixels
Recorded Pixels
8M

Use
For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or
editing images on a PC.

3264×2448

g 2304×1728
h 2048×1536
i 1600×1200

Clearerf 2592×1944

For making postcard-size prints.

l 1024×768
m 640×480

1

For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.

Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

62

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

3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the number of recorded
pixels.
Storage capacity for the selected recorded
pixels is also displayed on the upper rightpart of the screen.

5a Storage Capacity
8M
Recorded Pixels
5M
Quality Level
4M
AF Mode3M
Sensitivity
2M
EV Compensation
1024
Movie
640
MENU Cancel

38

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The Recorded Pixels setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

4• In
mode, recorded pixels for each image to be stitched is fixedat i.
• In Y mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h.
• In d mode, movies are taken with the recorded pixels set in[Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. (p.83)

Taking Pictures

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture)
1p.14563

Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 4
5
1, 6

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \ cESelecting the Quality Level
4
Taking Pictures

Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to
how the images will be used.
The more E’s, the higher the quality of images, but the file size becomeslarger. The selected Recorded Pixels also affects the size of the image
file (p.62).
Quality Level
C Best1

D

BetterE

Good

Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints.
Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on
a computer screen.
Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or
attaching to e-mail.

Press the 3 button in A 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).
A pull-down menu appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the quality level.
Storage capacity for the selected quality
level is also displayed on the upper rightpart of the screen.

5

Press the 4 button.
The Quality Level setting is saved.

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a Storage Capacity

38

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Movie
MENU Cancel

OK OK

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
In Y mode, quality level is fixed at D.

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (Still Picture)
1p.145

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Taking Pictures65

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Available inbRAdq<Ii\cE

YUsing the Zoom
You can zoom in and out to change the captured area.
4

1

Taking Pictures

Press the Zoom button in Amode.
x Tele : enlarges the subject
w Wide : widens the area captured by thecameraThe zoom bar indicates the current status ofmagnification.

You can enlarge the subject to a maximum
magnification equivalent to ×12 bycombining the digital zoom with the optical
zoom.

38

Zoom barPress x38

Optical zoom Digital zoom
range
range

• You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake
when taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
• Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier thanpictures taken in the optical zoom range.
• When q (Macro) is selected in Focus Mode, the optical zoom isfixed to Wide (However, the digital zoom is available to change
zoom ratio of the image).
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2
Available inbRAdq<Ii\cEYSelecting the Focus Mode
Select a focus mode according to the distance between the camera andthe subject.
Focus Mode

q

Macro

s

Infinity3

Pan Focus

1
2

Select this mode when your subject is more thanapprox. 40 cm (1.31 ft) away from the camera. When youpress the shutter release button halfway, the camera
automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.
Select this mode when your subject is located approx. 15 cm
to 50 cm (0.49 ft to 1.64 ft) away from the camera. When youpress the shutter release button halfway, the camera
automatically focuses on the subject within the focus frame.
This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set
to a (Flash Off).
The pictures are taken as deep-focus (pan focus) shots. It isuseful when you ask someone to take pictures for you, ortake pictures from the window of a moving car or a train.

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

The focus mode changes each time thebutton is pressed. You can also change thesetting using the four-way controller (23).

Taking Pictures= Standard

4

Focus Mode
Standard

Press the 4 button.

The Focus Mode setting is saved and thecamera returns to capture status.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

When you select = or q in d mode, adjust the focus before
recording. Once the recording starts, you cannot adjust the focus.

67• When q (Macro) is selected, the optical zoom is fixed to Wide
(However, the digital zoom is available to change zoom position of
the image).
• When = (Standard) is selected, the auto-Macro function is
activated (The optical zoom is fixed to Wide also in auto-Macrofunction. The digital zoom is available to change the zoom positionof the image). When your subject is closer than approx. 40 cm(1.31 ft) from the camera, the camera automatically focuses on
the closer subject.
• In
mode, you can only select =, q or 3.
Saving the Focus Mode 1p.79

4Focus lock

Taking Pictures

When you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try theprocedures below.
You may have difficulty in auto focusing on such subjects as:• Subject contrast is very weak. (blue sky, solid white wall, etc.)• Dark places, black object, or subject that does not reflect light.
• Subject with strong reflected light, or strong backlight.
• Object with a fine pattern• Rapidly moving objects• When a distant object and a close object are both in the focus frame.

1
2
3

Find alternate subject that is in the same distance fromthe camera as the desired subject.
Focus on the alternate subject.
Locate it in the focus frame on the LCD monitor.

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

4

While holding the shutter release button halfway, movethe camera to obtain the desired composition.
The focus is locked at the point you set in Step 3 even if you
recompose. (Focus lock)5
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Press the shutter release button fully.

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 45
1, 6

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in R A d q < I i \ cYE

Selecting the Auto Focus Mode (AF Mode)
You can change the auto focus area.
AF ModeMultiple
Spot
Continuous

1

4
The camera focuses on the standard auto focus area.
The camera focuses on the smaller auto focus area.
The camera keeps focusing on the subject within the auto
focus area.

Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2
3

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

4

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

5

Press the 4 button.
The AF Mode setting is saved.

6

1/2

Rec. Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Movie

Taking Pictures

J
K

8M

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
In d mode,
In b and(Continuous) cannot be selected.
modes, AF Mode is fixed at J (Multiple).

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2
Available inbRAq<Ii\cEY

Selecting the Flash Mode
Flash Modes
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Taking Pictures

,

Auto

a

Flash Offb

Flash Onc

Auto + Red-eye

dFlash On + Red-eye

The flash discharges automatically depending on thelight conditions.
The flash does not discharge, regardless of thebrightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash
photography is prohibited.
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in thesubject’s eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflected in thesubject’s eyes. The flash discharges regardless of thelight conditions.

• The Face Recognition AF&AE function is activated when the drivemode is set to b, R I, or . If the flash discharges with the
flash mode set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On), the d icon appears
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway, and the flash
discharges with red-eye reduction function at all times.
• The flash mode is fixed at a (Flash Off) in d ormode, when
the drive mode is set to 1 or , or when the focus mode is set tos.
• A pre-flash discharges when c or d is displayed.
• In
mode, you can only select , or a.

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2

Press the four-way controller (4)in A mode.
The flash mode changes each time thebutton is pressed. You can also change thesetting using the four-way controller (23).

Press the 4 button.

Flash Mode
Auto

MENU Cancel

OK OK

The camera returns to capture status withthe selected flash mode.

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Taking Pictures

Preventing the “red-eye”
The “red-eye” in flash pictures occurs when the flashlight is reflectedin the subject's eyes. To prevent the phenomenon, try thefollowings.
- Illuminate the subject.
- Set the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Redeye).
You can also compensate the red-eye pictures using the Z (Redeye Compensation) function of the camera. (p.109)

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 4
5
1, 6

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \EYSetting the Sensitivity
4

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

Taking Pictures

Auto

Sensitivity is automatically adjusted between ISO XX – XX. (In Digital SR mode,
it is automatically adjusted within the range of ISO XX – XX.)

XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX

1
2
3
4
5
6

• The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The
shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
• Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected bynoise.

Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity].
Press the four-way controller (5).
1/2
Rec. Mode
A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the sensitivity.
Press the 4 button.
The Sensitivity setting is saved.

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Movie

Auto
XX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXXX

MENU Cancel

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
• In c mode, the sensitivity is fixed at Auto (ISO XX– XX).
• In
mode, the sensitivity is fixed at ISO XX.
Saving the Sensitivity 1p.79

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OK OK

Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
1, 4

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in R A d q < I i \ cYE

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 3 button in A
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 select the EV value.

Rec. Mode

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Taking Pictures

1

4

The selected EV value is saved.
To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative(–) value.
You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in
1/3 EV steps.

4

Press the 3 button.
The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.
Inand b modes, the EV compensation is fixed at ±0.0.

Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.79

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Doing More with Useful Functions
Displaying Shooting Information
In A mode, you can change the display of shooting information bypressing the 4/W button. For the meanings of the indications,see p.14.
Normal Display

LCD Monitor Off
38

4
Taking Pictures+1.0

02/02/2008
14:25

OK

OK

OK

Detailed Display

No Info

38
8M

ISO XX
1/250
F2.8

OK
+1.0

• In
mode, shooting information is displayed only when you takethe first frame. No shooting information is displayed when you takethe second and/or the third frame.
• In O mode, the display can be switched only between Normal
Display and LCD Monitor Off.
• Under the conditions that camera shake tends to occur, S willappear on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter releasebutton halfway. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and theself-timer function. (p.75)• When you press the 4/W button in “No Info”, the display
turns to LCD Monitor Off.

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3, 4

1, 2
2
Available inbRAdq<Ii\cE

YUsing the Self-timer
In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.

Z

1
2

3
4

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
Use the four-way controller(453) to select g or Z and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take the pictureusing the self-timer.

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

4
Taking Picturesg

Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two
seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Drive Mode
Self-timer
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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 ten seconds or two seconds later.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while theself-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• Z cannot be selected for default setting ofmode for the first time.
Select Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode
to
mode.
• In
mode, g (10 sec. Self-timer) cannot be selected.
• In d mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is runningto stop the countdown. Press it down fully to restart the countdown.
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3, 4

1, 2
2
Available in R q < I i \ cETaking a Series of Pictures
You can take several pictures continuously.
4
Taking Pictures

Continuous Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory
before the next image is taken.
16-frame
Takes 16 images per 2 seconds with one press of the shutter
shooting
release button. The Recorded Pixels per one image is fixed at m.

1 Shooting

1
2

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select 1 (Continuous Shooting)or (16-frame shooting) and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a series ofpictures.

3

Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
Continuous Shooting : Pictures are taken continuously until you
release the shutter release button.
16-frame shooting: 16 images are taken per 2 seconds with onepress of the shutter release button.

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• In Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting, the flash does notdischarge.
• The Continuous Shooting and the 16-frame shooting are notavailable in, b, A, d, O,
or Y mode.
• In c mode, only the Continuous Shooting is available. The 16frame shooting is not available.

4
Taking Pictures• In Continuous Shooting and 16-frame shooting, the focus and EV
Compensation are fixed with the first image.
• In Continuous Shooting, you can continue shooting until thememory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory
reaches full.
• The interval of Continuous Shooting varies depending on the
Recorded Pixels and the Quality Level you have selected.
• The images taken with the 16-frame shooting function will be
printed as a single image in 4 × 4 rows of the 16 images.
• When you play back the images taken with the 16-frame shooting
function, they will be displayed as follows.
- When played back on the camera, 16 images are continuously
played back like a movie. You can save one of a series of images
taken with the 16-frame shooting function as a single image. You
can play them back in the same way as you play back movies.
(p.91)- When played back on a PC, the16 images are arranged in 4 × 4
rows and displayed as a single image.

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3
1, 4

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in b R A q < I i \ cYE

Setting the Date Imprint
You can imprint the shooting date on pictures.
4

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

Taking Pictures

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the 3 button.

Rec. Mode

2/2

MemoryDate Imprint

The camera returns to capture status withthe current setting.
MENU Exit

The date imprinted with this function cannot be deleted.

• The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style selected inthe [Date Adjust] menu.
• When [Date Imprint] is set to On,(Date Imprint Warning) icon
is displayed on the screen.
• When taking panoramic pictures inmode, the date is imprinted
on the lower right of the stitched picture.

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Saving Your Settings (Memory)

Flash Mode

Default
Setting
O

Drive Mode

P

Item

Description

The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.70)
The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) (p.75,
p.76)
Focus Mode
The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) (p.67)
Zoom Position The zoom position set with the Zoom/w/x button (p.66)
Sensitivity
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.72)
EV
The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
Compensation menu (p.73)
The LCD monitor information display mode set with the
DISPLAY
4/W button (p.74, p.85)
If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been
File No.
selected, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

P
P
P

4
Taking Pictures

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings evenwhen the camera is turned off.
For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On)(the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others
you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or
not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O (On)or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items
not listed here are always saved in the selected settings 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. The table below also shows whether the Memory
default setting for each item is on or off.

P
P
O

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Rec. Mode

MENU

2, 3, 4, 5
6
1, 7

1

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

4

2
3

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

Taking Pictures

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose an item.

5

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

6

Press the 4 button.
The Memory setting is saved.

7

Memory1/2

Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
MENU Cancel

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

80

OK OK

Recording Movies
4, 5

1, 2
3
Available in d

Recording a Movie

4

1

Taking Pictures

When you record movies, sound is recorded at the same time.

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

2

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

Movie

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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3

Press the 4 button.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.

4

1

2

3

4

Taking Picturesd mode is selected and the camera is
07:34
ready for recording movies.
The following information appears on the
LCD monitor.
1 Movie mode icon
02/02/2008
2 Focus mode icon
14
14:25
:25
3 Recording indicator (appears when
6
5
recording begins in Step 4 and blinks
during recording)
4 Remaining recordable time
5 Current date and time
6 Focus frame (does not appear during recording)
You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom button to theleft or right.
x : enlarges the subjectw : widens the area captured by the camera
Recording starts. You can record movie continuously until the built-in
memory/SD Memory Card reaches full or max. 2GB.
The flash does not discharge in d mode.
• You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting torecord, and the digital zoom while recording.
• When the focus mode is set to = or q, you can adjust the focus
before recording starts.
• You can switch shooting information on the LCD monitor with 4/
W button during recording.

5

Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording stops.
Playing Back Movies 1p.91

Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second,
recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting
stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.
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Rec. Mode2, 3, 4,
5, 6
7

MENU

1, 8

1/2

8M
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeAuto
Sensitivity
EV Compensation ±0
Movie
MENU Exit

Available in d

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies
You can select [Recorded Pixels] and [Frame Rate] for your movies.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The menu for movie setting appears.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Movies

4
Taking Pictures[A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

The more pixels are selected, the larger the data size. The data size also
varies depending on the frame rate you select.
Recorded Pixelsm(640×480)D(320×240)4High-quality movies. Suitable for viewing on a TV or a PC.
Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to an e-mail.

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

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

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the recorded pixels.
Recordable time for the selected recorded
pixels is also displayed on the upper rightpart of the screen.

7

a Rec. time

04:31

Recorded Pixels 640
320
Frame Rate

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
Your selection is saved.

8

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

4

Selecting the Frame Rate

Taking Pictures

The frame rate determines how smoothly the movie is played back. The“fps” indicates the number of frames taken per a second. The more
frames, the better the quality of the movie, but the data size becomeslarger.

4

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

5

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

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the frame rate.
Recordable time for the selected frame rateis also displayed on the upper right part ofthe screen.

7

Rec. time

MENU Cancel

Press the 4 button.
Your selection is saved.

8

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

84

04:31

Recorded Pixels 640
Frame Rate
30fps
15fps

OK OK

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images on the Camera
Playing Back Still Pictures
To play back still pictures, press Q button in A mode to switch to Q
mode (Playback mode). For details, see “Playing Back Images” (p.33).
For playing back movies, see “Playing Back a Movie” (p.91).

Reviewing Shooting Information
In Q mode, you can change the display of shooting information on theplayed back image by pressing the 4/W button. For themeanings of the indications, see p.15.
Normal Display
100 - 0026

5

OK

Detailed Display
100 - 0026
8M

OK
ISO XX
02/02/2008
14:25

1/250
F2.8

OK

No Info

Playing Back and Deleting Images

02/02/2008
14:25

Displaying Shooting Information 1p.74
85

Zoom button
Q button
Four-way controller
4 button
3 buttonNine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar
Display
Nine-Image Display
You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time.
5

1

In Q mode, press f on the Zoom
button.

Selection
frame

Playing Back and Deleting Images

A page consisting of nine thumbnail images
1
appears. The displayed images changenine at a time page by page.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to2move the selection frame. When 10 or more
images have been saved, if you choose
Select & Delete
100-0010
image 1 and press the four-way controller(24), the previous page appears. Similarly, if you choose image 2
and press the four-way controller (35), the next page appears.
The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:
No icon : Still pictured: Movie (first frame appears)
O: Sound file2

Press the 4 button.
The single-image display of the selected image is displayed.
You can also use the 3 button or y on the Zoom button todisplay the selected image.

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Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display
In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom button to switch to folder
display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between
folder display and calendar display.

1

In Q mode, press f on the Zoom button.
The screen changes to nine-image display.

2

Press f on the Zoom button.
The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.

Folder display

Selection frame
100

101

103

104

102

5
100-0010

Calendar display
Recorded images and sound files are
Selection
displayed by date in calendar format.
frame
The first image recorded on a date is
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
displayed for that date on the calendar.
2
1
9
4
3
5
6
7
8
O appears for dates on which a sound file
16
10
11
12
13
14
15
was first recorded.
23
17
18
19
20
21
22
Use the four-way controller (2345) to
24
25
26
27
28
29
move the selection frame.
02. 2008
Select a date and press y on the Zoom
button to switch to nine-image display withthe first image from that date selected.
Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image
display of the first image recorded on that date.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Folders with recorded images and soundfiles appear.
Use the four-way controller (2345) tomove the selection frame.
Select a folder and press y on the Zoom
button or 4 button to switch to nine-image
display with the first image in the folder
selected.

• Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display toswitch to normal nine-image display.
• Press the Q button or the shutter release button in folder display
or calendar display to switch to A mode.
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2
1, 2
3

Zoom Playback
You can magnify an image up to ×8. A guide showing the center of themagnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom
playback.

5

1Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image you want to magnify.

2

Press y on the Zoom button.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

2.0×
2.0

The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×8).
Holding down y on the Zoom buttonchanges the magnification continuously.
You can use the guide at the bottom left ofthe screen to check which portion of theimage is magnified.
Guide

The following operations can be
performed while the magnified image is displayed.
Four-way controller (2345) Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom button (y)Enlarges the image (max. ×8)
Zoom button (f)Diminishes the image (min. ×1.1)

3

Press the 4 button.
The image returns to single-image display.
• Images taken with the 16-frame shooting function and movies
cannot be magnified.
• The guide does not appear if the shooting information display is
set to “No Info”.

88Slideshow

1, 2, 3
4
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Slideshow
You can play back recorded images one after another.

1
2

4
5

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u(Slideshow).
Press the 4 button twice.
The slideshow starts.
Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow. To
resume the slideshow, press the 4 button while the slideshow is paused.

Press any button other than the 4 button or the power switch.
The slideshow stops.
If you press the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie,
the next image is displayed without ending the slideshow.

Setting the Slideshow Conditions
You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and soundeffect for when one image changes to the next.

1
2

5
Playing Back and Deleting Images

3

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with.
Press the four-way controller (3).

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u(Slideshow).
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3
4
5
6
7

Press the 4 button.
The screen for setting the slideshow
conditions appears.

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

Interval
Screen EffectSound Effect

3sec
Wipe

MENU

OK

A pull-down menu appears.

Start

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval
and press the 4 button.
You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec and 30sec.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen Effect].
After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears with the following items that can beselected. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item and press
the 4 button.
Off
Wipe
CheckerFade

5Playing Back and Deleting Images

89

No effect
The next image slides over the previous one from left to rightThe next image appears in small square mosaic blocks
The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound Effect].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
Except when the screen effect is set to Off, you can choose O (On) or
P (Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the next.

10 Press the 4 button.

The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect.
Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back inthe slideshow.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than
the 4 button or the power switch.
• Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next
picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However,pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie
skips to the next image.
• Panoramic pictures are played back scrolling for 5 seconds
regardless of your setting on [Interval].
Playing Back Images on a TV 1p.93

90

Playing Back Movies

2
1, 2, 3Playing Back a Movie
You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at
the same time.

1

100 - 0017
00:30

02/02/2008

14:25
Playback starts.
Press the four-way controller (2) again topause.
The following operations can be performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) Reverse playback
Four-way controller (2) Pause
Zoom button (x)Increases the volume
Zoom button (w)Reduces the volume
The following operations can be performed while playback ispaused.
Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5) Frame forward
Four-way controller (2) Releases the Pause function (Play)Green button: Saves the paused frame of a series of images takenwith 16-frame shooting as a single image.

5
Playing Back and Deleting Images

2

Enter the Q mode and use thefour-way controller (45) tochoose the movie you want to playback.
Press the four-way controller (2).

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3Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
• You can play back images taken with the 16-frame shooting
function in the same way as you play back movies.
• When you save the paused frame of a series of images taken with
16-frame shooting function as a single image, the displayed still
image will be saved as a new image in 640 × 480 recorded pixels.

5
Playing Back and Deleting Images
92

Playing Back Images on a TV
USB/AV terminal

yellow

AUDIO
VIDEO (L)
(R)

white

By connecting your camera to a TV or other AV equipment using the
supplied USB/AV cable, you can display images on the monitor for
review or picture taking.

2

3

4

Connect the supplied USB/AV cable to the USB/AV
terminal on the camera.
Connect the other ends of the USB/AV cable (yellow:
video, white: audio) to the video input terminal andaudio input terminal on the AV equipment.
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into theL (white) terminal.

Turn the AV equipment on.
When the equipment that the camera is connected to and the equipmentthat plays back images are different, turn both equipment on.
When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input
terminals (such as a TV), refer to the operation manual of theequipment and select the video input terminal to which the camera isconnected.

Turn the camera on.
• Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to beplayed back if the video output format is set different from the one in use
there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. (p.129)• The LCD monitor of the camera turns off while it is connected toAV equipment. You cannot adjust sound volume using the Zoom
button on the camera.

5
Playing Back and Deleting Images

1

You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC62 (optional)
if you intend to use the camera for a long time. (p.20)
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Deleting Images and Sound Files
Delete images and sounds that are with mistakes or unnecessary.

1, 3
4
2

Deleting a Single Image/Sound File
You can delete a single image and sound file.
5

Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.98)

Playing Back and Deleting Images

1

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image/sound file you want todelete.

2

Press the i button.
A confirmation screen appears.

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.
The image or sound file is deleted.

100 - 0017

DeleteCancelAll Images/Sounds

OK OK

If you press the i button during Instant Review, the screen in Step 2
appears, enabling you to delete the image you have just taken. (p.35)

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1
3, 5
3, 6
2, 4

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files(from Nine-Image Display)
You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image
display at once.
Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted.

5

In Q mode, press f on the Zoom
button.
Nine thumbnail images appear.

2

Press the i button.
P appears on the images and sound files.
Select & Delete

3

100-0010

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the images
and sound files that you want todelete and press the 4 button.
O appears on the selected images and
MENU Cancel
OK
Deletesound files.
If you select an image and press y on theZoom button, the selected image is displayed in single-image display
while your are holding the button, enabling you to check whether you
want to delete it or not. (The display returns to the nine-image display
when you release the button.) However, protected images cannot be
displayed in single-image display.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

1

95

4

Press the i button.
A confirmation dialog appears.

5
6

Press the 4 button.
The selected images and sound files aredeleted.

5
Playing Back and Deleting Images
96

Delete all selected
images/sounds

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

Select & Delete
Cancel
MENU

OK OK

2
3
1

Deleting All Images and Sound Files
You can delete all the images and sound files at once.
Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.98)

1

Press the i button twice in Q mode.

5

A confirmation dialog appears.

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

3

Press the 4 button.

Delete all images/sounds

All the images and sound files are deleted.

Delete All
CancelMENU

OK OK

Playing Back and Deleting Images

2

97

Slideshow

1, 2, 4, 6
3, 5, 7
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion(Protect)
You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally
deleted.

1
52Playing Back and Deleting Images

3
4

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z(Protect).
Press the 4 button.
The screen for selecting [Select image/sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

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

Select image/soundAll Images/Sounds
Cancel
OK OK

5

6
7

Press the 4 button.
The message [Protect this image/sound]appears. To protect another image or sound
file, use the four-way controller (45) toselect another image or sound file.

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

100 - 0017

Protect this image/soundProtect
Unprotect
MENU Cancel

OK OK

The selected image or sound file is protected.
• To cancel the Protect setting, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.
• Y appears below the file number on protected images and soundfiles during playback.
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Slideshow

1, 2, 4, 6
3, 5, 7
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Protecting All Images and Sound Files

1

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

2

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

3

Press the 4 button.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [All Images/Sounds].

5
Select image/soundAll Images/Sounds
Cancel
OK OK

5Press the 4 button.
The screen for selecting [Protect] or[Unprotect] appears.

6

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

7

Press the 4 button.

Protect all images/sounds

Protect
Unprotect
MENU Cancel

OK OK

All the images and sound files are protected.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

The screen for selecting [Select image/sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears.

Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD
Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted.
To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files,
select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

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Editing Images
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7
4, 6, 8MENU Cancel

OK OK

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)
By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make thefile size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue
taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by
making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to makemore space available.
• You cannot resize panoramic pictures, images taken with the 16frame shooting function and movies.
• You cannot select a larger resolution or higher quality than that of
the original image.

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You can resize the images to a, P, or D, in addition to theregular recorded pixels for still pictures (p.62).

1
2Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image you want to resize.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.
The screen for choosing the size and quality
appears.
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

8M

MENU Cancel

5

OK OK

Select [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality Level].
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size and quality.
Use the four-way controller (23) to switch between [Recorded Pixels]
and [Quality Level].

6

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The
image is automatically saved with a new file name.

7

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

8

Press the 4 button.
The resized image is saved.

Overwrite
original image?

6

MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Save as101

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1, 2, 3, 5
4, 65

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Cropping Images
You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped
image as a new image.

1
2
3
6
Editing and Printing Images

45Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image you want to crop.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select o(Cropping).
Press the 4 button.
The Cropping screen appears.

Specify the portion to be cropped.
Zoom button

Changes the size of the
portion to be cropped
MENU
Four-way controller (2345)
CancelMoves the cropping
frameGreen button
Rotates the cropping frame

6

Press the 4 button.
The cropped image is saved with a new file name.
The cropped image is saved in the same quality level as the original
image. The number of recorded pixels is selected automaticallyaccording to the size of the cropped section.
Panoramic pictures, images taken with the 16-frame shooting
function, and movies cannot be cropped.

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OK

OK

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3, 5, 7
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Copying Images and Sound Files
You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD
Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected whenan SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
the SD Memory Card.

1

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select p(Image/Sound Copy).

3

Press the 4 button.

6

The copying method selection screen appears.

Copying Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card
All the images and sound files in the built-in memory are copied to the
SD Memory Card at once. Before copying the images, make sure that
there is enough space in the SD Memory Card.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [f}{].

5

Press the 4 button.

SD

All the images and sound files are copied.

CancelEditing and Printing Images

2

SD

OK OK

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Copying Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory
Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied
to the built-in memory one at a time.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [{}f].

5
6Press the 4 button.

7

Press the 4 button.

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

100 - 0017

Copy this image/sound

MENU Cancel

The selected image/sound file is copied.
When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in
memory, it is assigned a new file name.

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OK OK

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1, 2, 3, 5, 7
4, 6, 8MENU Cancel

OK OK

Using the Digital Filter
You can change the color tone of taken images or give them digital effectwithout a PC. Select a digital filter from B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple,
Blue, Green and Yellow to arrange the images in your style.

1
2

6
7
8

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter).
Press the 4 button.
The digital filter selection screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose a digital filter.
The preview of the edited image isdisplayed on the LCD monitor. It changes
each time you switch the filter.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting theimage appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
If the image is protected, a confirmation
screen does not appear. The image is
automatically saved with a new file name.

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asMENU Cancel

OK OK

6
Editing and Printing Images

3
4
5

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image you want to edit.
Press the four-way controller (3).

Press the 4 button.

The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
With the digital filter, you can edit still pictures taken with this camera
only. You cannot edit panoramic pictures, movies, or images takenwith other cameras.
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7
4, 6, 8MENU Cancel

OK OK

Using the Brightness Filter
You can change the brightness of taken images without a PC.

1
2
3
4
6
Editing and Printing Images

5

6
7
8

Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image you want to edit.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q(Brightness Filter).
Press the 4 button.
The brightness adjustment screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust the brightness.
The preview of the edited image isdisplayed on the LCD monitor. It changes
each time you adjust the brightness.

MENU Cancel

OK

OK

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The
image is automatically saved with a new file name.

Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.
With the brightness filter, you can edit still pictures taken with thiscamera only. You cannot edit panoramic pictures, movies, orimages taken with other cameras.

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6
1, 2, 3, 5, 9
4, 6, 7, 8, 10
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)
You can add a frame to taken pictures. You can use the frames stored
in your camera, and new frames downloaded from websites.

1Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45)to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.

2

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

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

4

Press the 4 button.
A nine-frame display of frames stored inyour camera appears on the LCD monitor.

5

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

6

OK OK

Press the 4 button or y on theZoom button.
The selected frame appears in single-image
display.
You can choose another frame using eitherof the following operations.
MENU
OK OK
Four-way controller (45) : displays
another frame
3 button or Zoom button (f): returns to the nine-frame display ofavailable frames

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Editing and Printing Images

3

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7

Press the 4 button.
The frame position and size adjustment
screen appears. Use the four-way controller(2345) to adjust the position of theimage, and use the Zoom button to enlarge
or diminish the image.

8

OK

OK

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting theimage appears.

9

MENU

CancelUse the four-way controller (23)to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
If the image is protected, a confirmation
screen does not appear. The image is
automatically saved with a new file name.

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asMENU Cancel

OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of h.

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The Frame Composite function cannot be used on panoramic
pictures, images taken with the 16-frame shooting function, movies,
and images of size i or smaller. An error message appears in
Step 4.

Using a New Frame
Frames downloaded from a website or other source can be used when
taking pictures. To display available frames stored in the built-in memoryor the SD Memory Card, in Step 3, select Y (Frame Composite) andpress the 4 button.
• The three frames stored in the built-in memory cannot be deleted.
• Up to 96 downloaded frames can be displayed. Including the threeframes already stored in the built-in memory, you can choose fromup to 99 frames.

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1, 2, 3, 5
4, 6
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Red-eye Compensation
You can compensate the “red-eye” in flash pictures.

1Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller(45) to choose the image you want to correct.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
If the image is protected, a confirmation
screen does not appear. The image is
automatically saved with a new file name.

6

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asMENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels
and quality level as the original.

Editing and Printing Images

A confirmation dialog for overwriting theimage appears.

6• The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies oron images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An
error message appears in Step 4.
• The red-eye compensation can be used for still images taken withthis camera. However, it cannot be used for panoramic pictures orimages taken with the 16-frame shooting function.
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print orderdata on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print orderdata has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF
settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
You cannot store print order data for movies or sound-only files.
Slideshow

1, 2, 4, 6
3, 5, 8
7

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Printing Single Images
6

Set the following items for each image.

Editing and Printing Images

CopiesDate

1

Choose the number of copies up to 99.
Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

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

2

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

3

Press the 4 button.
The screen for selecting [Single Image] or[All Images] appears.

4

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

Single ImageAll Images
Cancel
OK OK

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5

Press the 4 button.
The message [DPOF setting for this image]appears. To make DPOF settings foranother image, use the four-way controller(45) to select another image.
If DPOF settings have already been madefor an image, the previous number of copies
and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

100 - 0017

DPOF setting forthis image
Copies
Date
Date
MENU Cancel

00

OK OK

6

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the numberof 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.
To continue setting DPOF print order data,
use the four-way controller (45) to choose
another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7.

8

100 - 0017

DPOF setting forthis image
Copies
Date

01

Date
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.

• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photoprocessing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even
if O (On) was selected in the DPOF settings.
• If the picture already has the date imprinted on it (p.78), do not set
Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be
imprinted twice on your printed picture.
To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 6
and press the 4 button.

6
Editing and Printing Images

The DPOF settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF
menu.

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1, 2, 4
1, 3, 5
4

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Printing All Images
When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert thedate, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera.

1

Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode.
Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.110.

2
3
6

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].
Press the 4 button.
The message [DPOF setting for all images]
appears.

Editing and Printing Images

4

Choose the number of copies andwhether to insert the date or not.
Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing Single
Images” (p.111) for details of how to makethe settings.

5

DPOF setting for
all images
Copies
Date
Date
MENU Cancel

00

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera
returns to the DPOF setting screen.
• The number of copies specified in the DPOF settings applies to all
the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
• If the pictures already have the date imprinted on them (p.78), do
not set Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could
be imprinted twice on your printed pictures.
Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made forall images.

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Printing Using PictBridge
By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the
supplied USB/AV cable (I-UAV77), you can print images directly from thecamera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and selectthe images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera.
• You are recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC62(optional) when the camera is connected to the printer. The printermay not work properly or the image data may be lost if the batteryruns out of power while the camera is connected to the printer.
• Do not disconnect the USB/AV cable during data transfer.
• Depending on the type of printer, not all the settings made on thecamera (such as print settings and DPOF settings) may be valid.
• A printing error may occur if the selected number of copies
exceeds 500.
• Printing the index of the images (printing multiple images on a single
sheet) cannot be performed directly from the camera. Make thesettings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC.

6

1

Select [PictBridge] for the [USB Connection] mode on
the [H Setting] menu.
Refer to “Changing the USB Connection Mode” (p.128).

2
3

Turn off the camera.

4
5Turn the printer on.

Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied
USB/AV cable.
When the printer is ready to print,
turn the camera on.
The printing mode selection screen
appears.

Editing and Printing Images

Connecting the Camera to the PrinterSelect printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK

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Printing Single Images

1

2

In the printing mode selection
screen, use the four-way
controller (23) to select [Single
Image].

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT

Press the 4 button.

OK OK

The setting screen appears.

3

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

4

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

5

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

Print this image
Copies

0 1 Date

Date
MENU Cancel

OK Print

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

6
Editing and Printing Images

6

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
To print the pictures according to the printsettings on the printer, press the 4
button.
To change the print settings, go to Step 7.

7

Press the Green button.
The screen for changing the print settings
appears.

8

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

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

ChangeOK OK

PictBridge
Paper Size
Paper Type
QualityBorder Status

MENU

Setting
Setting
Setting
Setting

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Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the papersize.
You can only choose a size that is
supported by your printer.

Paper Size
Setting
Card
L
100×150
Postcard
4”×6”

10 Press the 4 button.

MENU Cancel

2L8”×10”
A4
Letter11”×17”A3
OK OK

The Paper Size setting is saved, and thescreen returns to the print settings screen.

11 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type]and press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

12 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the paper
type and press the 4 button.

13 Press the 3 button.

The screen returns to the confirmation dialog.

14 Press the 4 button.

The image is printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
• The power lamp lights while the camera is communicating with theprinter, and blinks while the card is being accessed and during
printing. Do not disconnect the USB/AV cable while the power
lamp is blinking.
• If the picture already has the date imprinted on it (p.78), do not set
Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be
imprinted twice on your printed picture.

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Editing and Printing Images

The Paper Type setting is saved, and the screen returns to the printsettings screen. Set [Quality] and [Border Status] in the same way as
in Steps 11 and 12.
If you select [_ Setting] for each print setting, images are printed
according to the settings made on the printer.
Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper.
Quality with more E indicates higher print quality.
The print settings screen appears after each item has been set.

The [Paper Size], [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status]
settings are reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 1p.117
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Printing All Images

1

In the printing mode selection
screen, use the four-way
controller (23) to select [AllImages].

Select printing mode
Single ImageAll Images
DPOF AUTOPRINT
OK OK

2

Press the 4 button.
The setting screen appears.

3

Choose the number of copies andwhether to insert the date or not.

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Print all images
Copies
Total
Date
MENU Cancel

The number of copies and date setting thatyou choose apply to all the images.
Refer to Steps 4 and 5 in “Printing Single
Images” (p.114) for details of how to make the settings.

4

OK Print

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.114, p.115) for
details of changing print settings.

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0 1 Date
28

5

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation
screen.
All the images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.
If the pictures already have the date imprinted on them (p.78), do not
set Date O (On) in DPOF settings. Otherwise, the date could be
imprinted twice on your printed pictures.

Printing Using the DPOF Settings

1

In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way
controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT].

2

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF settings you have made appear.
Use the four-way controller (45) to checkthe number of copies for each picture, whether
to insert the date or not, and the total numberof copies. Refer to p.110 for instructions on
how to make the DPOF settings.

3

100 - 0017

Print with DPOF setting
CopiesTotal
MENU Cancel

0 1 Date
10
OK Print

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
Refer to Steps 7 to 11 of “Printing Single Images” (p.114, p.115) for
details of changing print settings.

4

Press the 4 button on the print settings confirmation
screen.
The images are printed according to the settings.
Press the 3 button to cancel printing.

Disconnect the USB/AV cable from the camera and the printer when you
finish printing.

1
2Turn off the camera.
Disconnect the USB/AV cable from the camera and theprinter.

Editing and Printing Images

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Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located below
and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim thecamera to obtain the best conditions.
Shutter releasebuttonAuto Picture

Four-way controller
4 button
Green button
OK OK

MENU Cancel

Speaker
Microphone

1
2
7
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3

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

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select O(Voice Recording).
Press the 4 button.
The remaining recordable time and therecording time of the current file appear on
the LCD monitor.
1 Recording time
2 Remaining recordable time1

2
01:31:44

00:00:00
SHUTTER REC Start

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5

Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording starts. The power lamp blinks
during recording.
You can record sound continuously until thebuilt-in memory/SD Memory Card reaches
full, or for max. 24 hours.
When the Green button is pressed during
recording, an index can be added to thecurrent sound file.

01:30:22

00:01:22
SHUTTER REC Stop

Index

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Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording stops.
• If you press and hold down the shutter release button for morethan one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take yourfinger off the button.
• Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

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Playing Back SoundYou can play back the sound files you made in O mode.

3
1
2, 3, 41
2
3

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4

Press the Q button.
Use the four-way controller (45)to choose a sound file to play back.
Press the four-way controller (2).

1

2
100 - 0025

00:00:00

The sound file is played back.
00:01:30
1 Total file recording time
02/02/2008
2 Playback time
14
14:25
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The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback
Zoom button (x)Increases the volume
Zoom button (w)Reduces the volume
If there are no recorded indexes:
Four-way controller (4) Reverses playback
Four-way controller (5) Fast forwards playback
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
The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.
Four-way controller (2) Resumes playback
Four-way controller (4) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds
Four-way controller (5) Advances approx. 5 seconds

Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.

Settings

Camera Settings
How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in
MemoryFormatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.
All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card
is inserted in the camera.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may
damage the card and render it unusable.
• Formatting will delete protected images and any data recorded on
the card with a camera other than this camera.
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than thecamera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format] on
the [H Setting] menu.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts. When formatting iscompleted, the camera returns to Capturemode or Playback mode.

8
Settings

1

FormatAll data deleted
FormatCancel
OK OK

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How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Changing the Sound Settings
You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type ofsound.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on
the [H Setting] menu.

2

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

Sound
VolumeStart-up Sound
1
Shutter Sound
1
Operation Sound 1
Self-timer Sound
MENU

Changing the Operation Volume
8
Settings

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Volume].
Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume.
The selected volume is saved.
Set the volume to 0 to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound, and self-timer sound.

Changing the Sound Type5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up
Sound].

6

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

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or[Off] and press 4 button.
The selected sound type is saved.

8

Set [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same
way as in Steps 5 to 7.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off) for the
self-timer sound.

9

Press the 3 button.
The screen returns to the [H Setting] menu with the changed setting.

8
Settings
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How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
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.

1
2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DateAdjust] on the [H Setting] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Date Adjust
The Date Adjust screen appears.

Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

3
8
Settings

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
Depending on the initial setting or previous
setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may bedisplayed.

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

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

5

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

6

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

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

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OK OK

OK OK

7

Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame returns to [Date Style].

8

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

Date Adjust
Date Style

mm/dd / yy 24h

Date

01/01/2008

Time

0:00

MENU Cancel

9

Press the four-way controller (5).

OK OK

Date Adjust

The frame moves to one of the following
Date Style
mm/dd / yy 24hitems depending on the date style set in
Date
01/01/2008
Step 4.
For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01])
Time
0:00
For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01])
MENU Cancel
OK OK
For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2008])
The following operations and screens use [mm/dd/yy] as an example.
The operations are the same even if another date style has been
selected.

10 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.
11 Press the four-way controller (5).
The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller (23) tochange the day. After changing the day, change the year in the samemanner.

12 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 7 to 10.
13 Press the 4 button.
The date and time settings are saved.

Settings

If you selected [12h] in Step 6, the setting switches between am andpm corresponding to the time.

8

When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, the camera
clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button
when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

125How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
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, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian,Turkish, Russian, Thai, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) andJapanese.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/] on the [H Setting] menu.

2

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

8
Settings
126] screen appears.

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.
The selected language is set to be
displayed.

English Dansk
SvenskaDeutsch Suomi
Polski
Italiano Magyar
Nederlands
MENU Cancel

OK OK

How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

3 button

Changing the Image Folder NameYou can change the image folder name from the standard name or thedate that pictures were taken. When [Date] is selected, 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)* xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style isset to [dd/mm/yy].

Picture taken withstandard folder name(Example: March 25)

Folder name changed todate setting(Example: March 25)

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

DCIM

DCIM

DCIM

100
100PENTX

100

100

100PENTX

100PENTX

101

101

101_0325

101_0325

1
2

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder
Name] on the [H Setting] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

3
4

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

Settings

102
102_0401

8

A pull-down menu appears.

The Folder Name setting is saved.
The capacity of an image folder is 9999 files maximum. When thenumber of files reaches 9999, a new folder will be automatically created.

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How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Changing the USB Connection Mode
Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether
you are going to connect the USB/AV cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer.
For instructions on connecting the camera to a computer, refer to the
PC Connection Manual contained in the CD-ROM that contains thisOperating Manual.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB
Connection] on the [H Setting] menu.

2

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

3
8

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

Settings: Select this option whentransferring image data to acomputer[PictBridge] : Select this option whenconnecting the camera to a
PictBridge-compatible printer4

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder NamePC
PC
USB Connection PictBridge
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The USB Connection setting is saved.
Do not connect the camera to your PC while [PictBridge] is selected
for the USB Connection mode. And do not connect the camera toyour printer while [PC] is selected.

128How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Changing the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate
video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out]on the [u Setting] menu.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.
The Video Out setting is saved.

Setting

2/2

NTSC
Video Out
Brightness Level PAL
5sec
Power Saving
Auto Power Off 3min
Guide Display
Reset
MENU Cancel

OK OK

8
Settings

Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may failto be played back if the video output format is set different from theone in use there. If this happens, change the video output format
setting.
Playing Back Images on a TV 1p.93

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How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor for easy viewing. It isuseful when you view the LCD monitor outdoors or in brighter places.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness
Level] on the [H Setting] menu.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust the brightness.
The following setting is saved.
F (Dark)
G (Normal)
H (Bright)

3
8
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130

Setting
Video OutNTSC
Brightness Level
5sec
Power Saving
Auto Power Off 3min
Guide Display
Reset
MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode.
The LCD monitor is displayed with the set brightness.

2/2

How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Using the Power Saving Function
You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to turn off
automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the
power saving function has been activated, you can turn the LCD monitor
on again by pressing any of the buttons.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power
Saving] on the [H Setting] menu.

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [2min], [1min], [30sec],[15sec], [5sec] or [Off].

4

Press the 4 button.

Setting

2/2

2min
Video Out
Brightness Level 1min
30sec
Power Saving
Auto Power Off 15sec
5sec
Guide Display
Off
Reset
MENU Cancel

OK OK

The Power Saving setting is saved.

8

The default power saving function is activated 15 seconds after you
turn on the camera. When the power saving function is set to “2min”,“1min” or “30sec”, the power saving function is activated after thetime set has passed.

Settings
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How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

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

1
2
3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto PowerOff] on the [H Setting] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [5min], [3min] or [Off].
Press the 4 button.
The Auto Power Off setting is saved.

Setting

MENU Cancel

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Settings
132

2/2

Video OutNTSC
Brightness Level
5sec
Power Saving
3min
Auto Power Off 5min
3min
Guide Display
Off
Reset
OK OK

Auto Power Off does not function while the camera is connected toa PC or a printer.

How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Setting the Guide Display
You can set to display or hide guides when the mode is selected in
Capture Mode Palette (p.45) and Playback Mode Palette (p.47).

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide
Display] on the [H Setting] menu.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O (On) or P (Off).
The following setting is saved.
On : Display
Off : Hide3

Press the 3 button.

Setting

2/2

Video OutNTSC
Brightness Level
5sec
Power Saving
Auto Power Off 3min
Guide Display
Reset
MENU Exit

The camera returns to Capture mode or
Playback mode.

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How to display the [H Setting] menu

MENU

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

Setting

1/2

FormatSound
02/02/2008
Date Adjust
EnglishLanguage/
Date
Folder Name
USB Connection PC
MENU Exit

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default
Settings” (p.136) for the reset settings.

1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on
the [u Setting] menu.

2

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

3

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

4

Press the 4 button.
The settings return to the defaults.

Reset
Reset toinitial setting?
Reset
CancelOK OK

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134

The settings on [Date Adjust], [Language/cannot be reset.

] and [Video Out]How to display the Playback Mode Palette
Slideshow

1
2, 3, 5
4, 6
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Changing the Start-up Screen
You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when
the camera is turned on.

1

Press the Q button.
The camera enters Q mode.

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select ^(Start-up Screen).

4

Press the 4 button.

100 - 0017

The image selection screen appears.

5

Press the 4 button.

8
MENU Cancel

OK OK

The Start-up Screen setting is saved.
You cannot use panoramic pictures and images taken with the 16frame shooting function for the start-up screen.

Settings

6

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose an image for the startup screen.

• 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.
• Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen.

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Appendix

Default Settings
The table below lists the factory default settings.
The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is
explained below.
Last Memory Setting
Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera
is turned off.
No
: The setting returns to the default setting when the camera isturned off.
*
: The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.79).
—: NA
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Resetfunction (p.134).
No: The setting is saved even after reset.
[A Rec. Mode] Menu Items

30fps
O (On)

Last
MemorySetting
Yes
Yes
Yes
*
*
Yes
Yes
Yes

Drive ModeP (Off)

Yes

Yes

Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MemorySensitivity
EV Compensation

P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)P (Off)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

DISPLAY

P (Off)

Yes

Yes

File No.

O (On)

Yes

Yes

Item

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
AF ModeSensitivity
EV Compensation
Recorded Pixels
Movie
Frame Rate
Flash Mode

Default Setting(3264×2448)
D (Better)
J (Multiple)
Auto

8M

±0.0
m (640×480)

Reset
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Page
p.62
p.64
p.69
p.72
p.73
p.83
p.84
p.70
p.75,
p.76
p.67
p.66
p.72
p.73
p.74,
p.85
—

Item

Default Setting

Date Imprint

P (Off)

Last
MemorySetting
Yes

Reset
Setting

Page

Yes

p.78

Reset
SettingPage[u Setting] Menu Items
Item

Sound

Date
AdjustVolumeStart-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound
Date Style (date)
Date Style (time)
Date
Time

Language/
Folder Name
USB Connection
Video Out
Brightness Level
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
Guide Display

Default Setting
3
1
1
1
O (On)
According to initial setting
According to initial setting
According to initial setting
According to initial setting
According to initial setting
Date
PC
According to initial setting
G (Standard)
5 sec
3 min
O (On)

Last
MemorySetting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

p.122

p.29

p.28
p.127
p.128
p.129
p.130
p.131
p.132
p.133

Playback Mode Palette Items
Item

Start-up Screen

Reset
Setting
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Page

p.89
p.135

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Slideshow

Interval
Screen EffectSound Effect

Last
MemorySetting
3 sec
Yes
Wipe
Yes
O (On)
Yes
Optio Logo screen 1
Yes
Default Setting137

Key Operation
Item

Function

Default Setting

Q button
Zoom/w/x
buttonOperation Mode

Q mode

Last
MemorySetting—

Zoom Position

Wide

2

Drive Mode345

Shooting Mode
Flash Mode
Focus Mode

3 button

Menu Display

4/W
buttonInformation
Display

Four-waycontroller

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Reset
Setting

Page

—

—

*

No

p.66

9 (Normal)*Yesb (Auto Picture), (Auto)= (Standard)
Capture mode:[A Rec. Mode]menu
Playback mode:[B Setting] menu

Yes
*
*

Yes
Yes
Yes

p.75,
p.76
p.45
p.70
p.67

—

—

p.40

Normal

*

Yes

p.74,
p.85

Functions Available for Each Shooting ModeYes : Can be set and function is available.
- : Fixed setting. Cannot be changed.
# : Can be set but function is not available.
No : Cannot be set.

b

O

c

, (Auto)Yes
No No Noa (Flash Off)Yes Yes Yes Yes No
b (Flash On)
No Yes*11 Yes*11 Yes No No
c (Auto + Red-eye) No Yes Yes No No No
d (Flash On + Red-eye) No Yes Yes Yes No No
Yes*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
g (Self-timer)
Z (2 sec. Self-timer) Yes*1 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
1 (Continuous Shooting) No No Yes No No No(16-frame shooting) No No Yes No No No= (Standard)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
q (Macro)Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
s (Infinity)
No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
3 (Pan Focus)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Recorded Pixels
Yes Yes Yes Yes*2 #Quality Level
Yes Yes Yes Yes*2 #AF Mode-*6 Yes*6 Yes Yes*3 #Sensitivity
Yes Yes Yes #EV Compensation
No No Yes Yes Yes*4 #
Movie
No
#
#
# Yes #
MemoryNo Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Date Imprint
No Yes Yes Yes #
#

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-*5
Yes
#
Yes
Yes

R

Yes*11 Yes*11

A

d

<
\
Y q
I
i
E
*9
*11
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes*9 Yes Yes
Yes Yes*9 Yes*11 Yes
Yes Yes*9 Yes Yes
Yes Yes*9 Yes Yes
Yes Yes*8 Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Yes*7 Yes Yes
No Yes*7 Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes- Yes*10 Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes*6 Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes####
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes*1

9
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The self-timer mode you have selected in a shooting mode other thanmode can beused.
Uses the settings in [Movie].
“Continuous” is not available.
Not available during recording
Fixed at an automatic high sensitivity setting
Uses either Face Recognition AF (when the camera recognizes the subject’s face) or thesetting in [AF Mode] (if the camera does not recognize the face).
*7 In
mode, “Continuous Shooting” and “16-frame shooting” are not available.
*8 In
mode, “10 sec. Self-timer” is not available.
*9 In
mode, setting of flash modes is not available (fixed at Flash Off).
*10 Inmode, fixed at 2M. Cannot be changed on [A Rec. Mode] menu.
*11 Face Recognition AF&AE is activated when the subject's face is recognized. If the flash
is discharged, the flash mode will perform Flash On + Red-eye.
*2
*3
*4
*5
*6

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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
AC adapter kit K-AC62
This kit includes the DC coupler D-DC51, the AC adapter D-AC62
and the AC plug cord.
USB/AV cable I-UAV77 (*)
Strap
O-ST62 (*)
O-ST24
Genuine leather strap
O-ST8
Silver chain strap
O-ST30
Plastic coated strap
Camera caseO-CC58
O-CC72
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied withthe camera.

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Messages
Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during
camera operation.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. If
using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. (p.18)
The built-in memory/SD Memory Card is full and no more
Built-in memory fullimages can be saved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images.
(p.22, p.94)
Memory card full
Change the quality level or recorded pixels of recorded
images and try again. (p.100)
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
Memory card error
with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to display or
copy the images on the card using a PC.
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or
has been formatted on a computer or other device and is
Card not formatted
not compatible with this camera. Format the SD Memory
Card in the camera. (p.121)
Card locked
The SD Memory Card is write-protected. (p.24)
This message appears when compression of images has
Compression error
failed. Change the quality level/size and record or saveagain.
No image/sound
There are no image/sound files on the SD Memory Card.
This message appears when the camera is deleting an
Deleting
image or sound file.
You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format
Camera cannot play thisnot supported by this camera. You may be able to play it
image and soundback on another brand of camera or your computer.
The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an
Image folder could not image in the largest folder number (999) and no more
be createdimages can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card orformat the card. (p.121)
Protected
The image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected.
This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode
while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect
Data being recorded
setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears
after the image is recorded or the setting is changed.
This message appears when the camera takes more than
five seconds to display an image due to image processing,
Data being processedor when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being
formatted.
Battery depleted

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Green mode must be
canceled to use thisfunction.
No image to beprocessed
This image/soundcannot be processed
No card in the camera
The card memory is notenough to copy images/
soundsThe built-in memory is
not enough to copy
images/sounds
Cannot process
correctlyThis function is not available in
Press the Green button to cancel

mode (Green Mode).
mode. (p.48)

This message appears when no image/sound file ispresent.
This message appears when you attempt to edit a file thatcannot be processed.
This message appears when you select [Image/Sound
Copy] with no SD Memory Card inserted.
This message appears when there is not enough memoryon the SD Memory Card or in built-in memory to copy
image/sound to. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete
unwanted images. (p.22, p.94)
This message appears when Red-eye Compensation
cannot be performed correctly.

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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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 is stuck in the printer.

Troubleshooting
Problem

The camera will
not turn on

Cause

RemedyThe batteries are notinstalled

Check if the batteries are installed. If not,install batteries.
Check orientation of the batteries.
Reinsert the batteries according to the+- symbols in the battery
compartment. (p.18)
Insert new batteries or use the AC
adapter.
The LCD monitor is off when the camera
is connected to a computer.

The batteries are
installed incorrectly

The batteries are
exhaused
The camera is
No image appears connected to a PC
on the LCD
The camera ismonitorconnected to the AV
equipment
The brightness level ofthe LCD monitor is set
too dark

The LCD monitor is off when the camera
is connected to an AV equipment.
Adjust the brightness level in [Brightness
Level] in the [Setting] menu. (p.130)

When the Power Saving function is on,
the LCD monitor automatically darkens
after a certain amount of time. Press aPower Saving function button to return to the normal brightness
is onlevel.
Select [Off] in [Power Saving] in the[Setting] menu to turn the Power Saving
function off. (p.131)
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is
The flash is charging
charging. Wait until charging is finished.
There is no available
Insert an SD Memory Card with available
space on the SD
space or delete unwanted images. (p.22,
Memory Card or in the
p.94)
built-inmemoryThe shutter will
not release
RecordingWait until recording is finished.
The number of image,
movie, and sound files
Replace the SD Memory Card or delete
recorded on the SD
unwanted images.
Memory Card hasreached 10000
The subject is too far
The picture becomes dark if the subject isaway in a dark
The picture is dark
too far away. Take picture within theenvironment, such as
specified flash range.
a night scene
The LCD monitor
is hard to see

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ProblemCause

The subject is difficult
to focus on with auto
focus
The subject is notin focus
The subject is not in
the focusing area

RemedyThe camera may have difficulty infocusing on such subjects as: lowcontrast subjects (a white wall, a bluesky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned
objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is alsodifficult to get proper focus whenshooting through a window or a net. Tryshooting using the focus lock (p.68).
Locate the desired subject in the focus
frame (focusing area) in the center of the
LCD monitor. If it is difficult to do so, first lockthe focus on the desired subject (focus lock),and then move the camera to recompose.
(p.68)

The flash mode is set
Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.70)
to a (Flash Off)The drive mode is set
The flash does not to 1 ordischarge
The focus mode is set The flash does not discharge in theseto smodes.
The shooting mode is
set to d or
The USB
connection with a The USB connection
Set the USB connection setting to [PC].
personal
setting of the camera(p.128)computer does not is set to [PictBridge]
function properly
The USB
The USB connection
connection with a
Set the USB connection setting tosetting of the camera
printer does not[PictBridge]. (p.113)
is set to [PC]function properly

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Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case,remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then working properly, normal
condition is restored and you can continue using the camera.

Main Specifications
Type

Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens

Effective Pixels

8.1 megapixels

Sensor8.32 megapixels (total pixels)
Type

CCD

Size

1/2.5 inch

Recorded Pixels Still PictureMovie

8M (3264×2448 pixels), 5M (2592×1944 pixels)
4M (2304×1728 pixels), 3M (2048×1536 pixels)
2M (1600×1200 pixels), 1024 (1024×768 pixels)
640 (640×480 pixels)* Fixed at 3M (2048×1536) for Frame Composite.
* Fixed at 2M (1600×1200) per one image forPanorama mode.
* Fixed at 640 (640×480) per one image, and
2560×1920 per one picture for 16-frame shooting.
640 (640×480 pixels), 320 (320×240 pixels)

Sensitivity

Auto, manual (ISO XX/XX/XX/XX/XX/XX) (standard output
sensitivity)* Automatically adjusted between ISO XX – XX in ISO Auto.
* When Digital SR (blur reduction) mode is selected, automaticallyadjusted to ISO XX (ISO Auto).

File Format

Still Picture

JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF2.0, DPOF, PictBridge,
PRINT Image Matching III

Movie

AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30fps/15fps, with soundSound

WAVE (PCM) system, monaural

Storage Medium Built-in memory (approx. XX MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time
Still Picture
C (Best)D (Better)
Built-inBuilt-in
256MB
256MB
MemoryMemoryE (Good)
Built-in
256MB
MemoryXX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures

f 2592×1944 XX pictures

XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures

g 2304×1728 XX pictures

XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX picturesh 2048×1536 XX pictures

XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX picturesi 1600×1200 XX pictures

XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX picturesl 1024× 768 XX pictures

XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures

m 640× 480 XX pictures

XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures xx pictures XX pictures

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3264×2448 XX pictures

8M

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The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity
may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
Movie/Soundm 640×480
D 320×240

Movie (30fps)
Built-in
256MB
MemoryXX min.
XX sec.
XX sec.
XX min.
XX sec.
XX sec.

Movie (15fps)
Built-in
256MB
MemoryXX min.
XX sec.
XX sec.
XX min.
XX sec.
XX sec.

Sound
Built-in
256MB
MemoryXX min.
XX sec.

XX hr.
XX min.
XX sec.

The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary dependingon the SD Memory Card and the subject.
Lens

Digital Zoom
Magnification
Image Monitor

Playback
Functions

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Focal Length

6.2 mm - 18.6 mm(equivalent to 37.5 mm - 112.5 mm in 35 mm
format of focal length)
Aperture
f/2.8 (W) - f/5.2 (T)Lens Composition 6 elements in 5 groups (3 dual-sided asphericalelements)
Zoom TypeElectrically driven
Lens CoverElectrically driven
×4
TFT color LCD monitor
Type
2.4 inch
Image size
Number of dots approx. 110,000 dotsbrightness adjustable in two steps (Economy,
Brightness
Adjustment
Normal)Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. ×8, scroll), folder
display, calendar display, rotating, sound playback, slideshow,
movie playback, Select & Delete, image/sound copying, digital filter(B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow), brightness
filter, cropping, resizing, frame composite, red-eye compensation,
protect, DPOF, Start-up screen

Focus Modes

Exposure
Mechanism

Capture Modes
Movie

Digital Filter
Shutter

Built-in FlashPower Supply

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Drive Modes

Autofocus, Macro, Infinity, Pan Focus
AF type
TTL contrast detection system by sensor(multiple/spot/continuous changeable)
Shooting
Normal: Approx. 0.4 m - ∞Distance Range(whole zoom area)(from lens front
Macro: Approx. 0.15 m - 0.5 m (Wide)
end)
Infinity: ∞ (whole zoom area)
Pan focus: Approx. 1.5 m - ∞ (Wide),approx. 5.9 m - ∞ (Tele)
Face Recognition AF is available only in [AutoPicture], [Program], [Portrait] and [Kids].
Focus LockBy half-pressing shutter release button
AE metering
TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment
metering)
EV±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)
Compensation
Green, Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice
Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport,
Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite
Continuous
Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD
Recording Time Memory Card is full (There is a limitation ofmax. 2GB regardless of SD memory card
capacity.)
B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow
TypeElectronic/mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed
Approx. 1/2000 sec. - 4 sec. (all shooting
modes included)
Type
Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Flash Modes
Auto (at low illumination), Flash Off, Flash On,
Auto + Red-eye, Flash On + Red-eye (Slowsynchronization is possible only in Night Scene
mode)
Effective Range Wide: Approx.XX m to XX m (in Auto),
approx. XX m to XX m (in Digital SR
mode)
Tele : Approx. XX m to XX m (in Auto),
approx. XX m to XX m (in Digital SR
mode)
Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.),
Continuous Shooting, 16-frame shooting
Two AA (alkaline, lithium, nickel manganese or Ni-MH) batteries,
AC adapter kit (optional)

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Number of* Recording capacity shows approximate
Battery Life
number of shots recorded during CIPA(When using AA Recordable
compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash
alkaline batteries) Images
XX pictures
used for 50% of the shots, and 23 °C).
Actual performance may vary according toPlayback Timeoperating conditions.
XX min.
* The playback time/recording time are
Movie Recording
measured based on in-house testing. Actual
Timetime may differ depending on the condition of
XX min.
use.
Sound
Recording TimeXX min.
External Interface USB2.0 (high-speed compatible)/AV terminal
Video Output
NTSC/PAL (monaural)
Format
PictBridge
Printer
PictBridge-compatible printerPrint Modes
Print One, Print All, DPOF AUTOPRINT
Paper SizeCard, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 mm×150 mm, 4"×6",
8"×10", Letter, 11"×17", A4, A3, printer setting
Paper TypeC, D, E, printer setting
Quality
C, D, E, printer setting
Border Status
With/without, printer setting
Dimensions
XX (W) × XX (H) × XX (D) mm (excluding operating or protruding parts)
WeightXX g (excluding the batteries and SD Memory Card)
Weight WhenXX g (including the batteries and SD Memory Card)
Shooting
Accessories
Two AA alkaline batteries, USB/AV cable, Software (CD-ROM),
Strap, Operating Manual/PC Connection Manual (CD-ROM), Quick
Guide

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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.

149• 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.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 du Canada.

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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 hereincomplies 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 E50
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Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: January, 2008, Colorado

Information on disposal for users
1. In the European Union
If your product is marked with this symbol, it means thatused electrical/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 equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer
may also take back your old product free of charge if you
purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help 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.

Appendix

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment canbe returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you
don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities
are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.

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IndexSymbolsA[A Rec. Mode] menu ..........43
A mode (Capture mode)

AC adapter ........................... 20
AF Mode ............................... 69
Auto , .................................. 70
Auto Power Off .................. 132
AV equipment ...................... 93..........................................31, 36

Q button ........................36, 38
Q mode (Playback mode)..........................................33, 38

9Appendix[H Setting] menu .................44
Green Mode ....................48| Green Button .............37, 39
i Delete .........................35, 94
x Tele ...................................66
w Wide ................................66y Magnify ............................88f Nine-image display .........86
g Self-timer ..........................75
16-frame shooting ...........76b Auto Picture ....................50
R Program ...........................51
A Night Scene ....................55
d Movie ...............................81
O Voice Recording ............118
q Landscape ......................45< Flower ..............................46
I Portrait ..............................52
L Surf & Snow ....................46\ Sport .................................46c Digital SR ......................56
Kids .....................................52
EFHG Pet ........................54
Digital Panorama ...........59
Y Frame Composite ..........57

Numerics
16-frame shooting

154...........76

B
Basic mode ........................... 48
Batteries ................................ 18
Battery level indicator w ... 19
Brightness Filter ................. 106
Brightness level ................. 130

C
Calendar display .................. 87
Camera shake .......... 56, 66, 74
Capture Mode Palette ......... 45
Changing volume ...... 120, 122
Checking the memory
card ........................................ 26
Computer ............................ 128
Connecting to a printer ..... 113
Continuous Shooting 1 .... 76
Copy .................................... 103
Cropping ............................. 102

D
Date and time ............... 29, 124
Date Imprint .......................... 78
Default setting ...................... 28
Delete i ............................... 94
Digital Filter ........................ 105
Digital Panorama.......... 59
Digital SR c ..................... 56
DPOF printing .................... 117
DPOF settings .................... 110

FPFace Recognition AF&AE ...46
File No. ..................................79
Flash ......................................70
Flash Off a ...........................70
Flash On b ...........................70
Focus lock .............................68
Focus Mode ..........................67
Folder display .......................87
Folder Name .......................127
Format .................................121
Four-way controller ........37, 39
Frame Composite ..............107
Frame Rate ...........................84

PAL ...................................... 129
Pan Focus 3 ..................... 67
Photo processing lab ........ 110
PictBridge ........................... 113
Playback ........... 33, 85, 91, 120
Playback Mode Palette ....... 47
Playing back movies ........... 91
Playing back sounds ......... 120
Power Saving ..................... 131
Power supply .................. 18, 26
Power switch ............ 26, 36, 38
Press fully(Shutter release button) ...... 32
Press halfway(Shutter release button) ...... 32
Printing ................................ 113
Protect Z ........................... 98

G

Green Button | .............37, 39
Green Mode....................48
Guide Display .........46, 47, 133

I
Infinity s ...............................67
Installing batteries ................18
Instant Review ......................32

L
Language ......................28, 126

M

N
Nine-image display f .........86
NTSC ...................................129

O
4/W button ....37, 39
Optional accessory ............140

Quality Level .................. 25, 64

R
Recorded Pixels ofmovies ................................... 83
Recorded Pixels of
still pictures ........................... 62
Recording movies ................ 81
Recording sounds ............. 118
Red-eye Compensation .... 109
Red-eye reduction cd ...... 70
Reset ................................... 134
Resize ................................. 100
Rotating ................................. 34

S
Saving settings .................... 79
SD Memory Card ................. 22
Self-timer g .......................... 75
Sensitivity .............................. 72

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3 button .................37, 39
Macro q ................................67
Magnify y ............................88
Memory ..................................79

Q

155

Setting the exposure ...........73
Shooting information .....74, 85
Shutter release button....................................32, 36, 38

Slideshow ..............................89
Sound settings ....................122
Sound types ........................122
Standard = ........................67
Start-up screen ...................135
Storage Capacity ...............145
Strap .......................................17

T
TV ...........................................93

U
USB connection mode ......128

V
Video output format ...........129

Z
Zoom xw ...........................66
Zoom button ....................36, 38

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PENTAX U.K. Limited

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PENTAX Italia S.r.l.
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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)
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADAPENTAX Canada Inc.
(http://www.pentax.ca)
23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road,PENTAX Trading(SHANGHAI) Limited
Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 China

http://www.pentax.co.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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