HOYA CORPORATIONPENTAX Imaging Systems Division
2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX Europe GmbH(European Headquarters)

Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)

PENTAX U.K. Limited

PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)

PENTAX France S.A.S.

112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil
Cedex, FRANCE(http://www.pentax.fr)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

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)
250 North 54th Street Chandler, Arizona 85226, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca)

PENTAX Trading(SHANGHAI) Limited

23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang
Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA(http://www.pentax.com.cn)

http://www.pentax.jp/english• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
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Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2010
H01-201002 Printed in Indonesia

Operating Manual

PENTAX Canada Inc.

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please
read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the mostout of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can bea valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other thanpersonal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases wherelimitations 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 is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION.
•SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•
, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface aretrademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• ArcSoft®, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of
ArcSoft Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registeredtrademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. andother countries.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matchingenabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to
produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are notavailable 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
their respective companies.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the productregistration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the
PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to “Viewing Images on a Computer” (p.219) for more information.

To users of this camera• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such asradio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or
affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely
high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or
better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate
or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on therecorded image.
• If you point the camera toward an object that is bright, a band of light may
appear on the screen display. This phenomenon is referred to as “smear” andis not a malfunction of the camera.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manualare different from the actual product.
• In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card arereferred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC ora Macintosh hereafter.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for thiscamera and accessories.

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 disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present
inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.
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• If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging
the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric
shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that smallchildren do not hang the strap around their necks.
• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop
use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact yournearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can causea fire or electric shock.

Caution• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You
may burn yourself.
• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash.
Discoloration may occur.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin, in your eyes ormouth.
• Depending on your individual 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.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter
Warning• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed forthis product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger
or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery
charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause afire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or otherabnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
2• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger and AC
plug cord, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use
the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Duston the plug may cause a fire.

Caution• Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord.
Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged,
consult a PENTAX Service Center.
• Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while thecord is plugged in.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. This can cause anelectric shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause
equipment breakdown.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than arechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106. Attempting to charge other typesof batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage thebattery charger.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a 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.

About the Battery
Warning• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it intheir mouths may cause an electric shock.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do
not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
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Caution• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may
cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an
explosion or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an
explosion or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Precautions for D-LI106 Battery Usage:
BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.
- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

Keep the Camera and Accessories out of the Reach of Small
Children
Warning• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of smallchildren.
1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally it may cause serious
personal injuries.
2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory
Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach ofsmall children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory isaccidentally swallowed.

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Care to be Taken During Handling
Before Using Your Camera• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is includedin the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or when traveling). Pictures and sounds cannot be guaranteed
if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is notpossible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SDMemory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing in high temperatures.
• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, thebattery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage span.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use isrecommended.
• The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively forthe battery charger D-BC106. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do notleave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use acushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles,or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return tonormal at normal temperatures.
• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due toliquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside andoutside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, andremove it after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
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• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off
any rain or water drops.
• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to breakor malfunction.
• Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.
• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.
Do not hold or force the extended part of the lens. This can cause a
malfunction.

Cleaning Your Camera• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use aspray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

Storing Your Camera• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in hightemperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated
location.

Other Precautions• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintainhigh performance.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card” (p.39) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please note that deleting images or sounds, or formatting the SD Memory
Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data.
Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available
software. It's user's responsibility to ensure the privacy.

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Contents
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................5
Contents ...........................................................................................7
Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................ 13
Camera Features................................................................................. 14
Checking the Contents of the Package .......................................... 17
Names of Parts............................................................................... 18
Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 19
Monitor Indications ......................................................................... 20

Getting Started

29

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap .................................................... 30
Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 31
Charging the Battery....................................................................... 31
Installing the Battery ....................................................................... 32
Using the AC Adapter..................................................................... 35
Installing the SD Memory Card.......................................................... 37
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card................ 40
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 41
Starting-up in the Playback Mode...................................................42
Initial Settings .....................................................................................43
Setting the Display Language.........................................................43
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................. 47
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ...................................................... 50

Common Operations

51

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................52
A Mode .........................................................................................52
Q Mode ........................................................................................ 54
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode................................... 56
Setting the Camera Functions ........................................................... 57
Operating the Menus ......................................................................57
Menu List ........................................................................................ 61

Taking Pictures

65

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................66
Holding the Camera........................................................................66
Taking Pictures............................................................................... 66
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Using the Face Detection Function ................................................ 70
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................72
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74
Adjusting the Exposure................................................................... 76
Selecting the Shooting Mode............................................................. 78
Picture Modes................................................................................. 79
H Modes .....................................................................................79
Exposure Modes............................................................................. 81
Selecting the Shooting Mode According to the Situation...............82
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Digital SR/Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode) ..................................... 82
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Half-length Portrait/
Baby Mode) ..............................................................................83
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................ 84
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................................... 85
Taking Backlit Pictures (Backlight Mode) ....................................... 86
Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Sport/
Surf & Snow Mode) ..................................................................87
Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode) ............................................ 88
Various Shooting Methods ................................................................90
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) ..........................90
Using the Self-timer ........................................................................92
Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst ShootingMode) .......................................................................................93
Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) ........................... 94
Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure Adjustment (Exposure
Bracket).................................................................................... 96
Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode)..................... 98
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode).................. 100
Setting the Exposure ........................................................................103
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed...........................................103
Using A (USER) Mode ............................................................ 110
Setting the Shooting Functions.......................................................112
Selecting the Flash Mode ............................................................. 112
Selecting the Focus Mode ............................................................ 114
Selecting the Autofocus Settings.................................................. 117
Setting the Image Tone ................................................................120
Selecting the Recorded Pixels...................................................... 121
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures ..................................123
Setting the White Balance ............................................................ 124
Setting the Sensitivity ................................................................... 126
Setting the ISO Correction in AUTO .............................................127
Setting the AE Metering................................................................128
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Compensating Flash Output......................................................... 129
Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting) ......................... 130
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function ................. 131
Setting the Blink Detection Function.............................................132
Setting the Instant Review............................................................ 133
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)................................... 134
Setting the Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/Tone
Adjustment) ............................................................................134
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast).......................................... 135
Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................136
Setting the Green Button ..............................................................137
Recording Movies ............................................................................. 140
Recording a Movie........................................................................140
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........142
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............ 143
Saving the Settings (Memory) ......................................................... 144

Playing Back and Deleting Images

147

Playing Back Images ........................................................................148
Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................ 148
Playing Back a Movie ................................................................... 149
Multi-Image Display ......................................................................150
Using the Playback Function ........................................................ 152
Slideshow .....................................................................................155
Rotating the Image ....................................................................... 157
Zoom Playback............................................................................. 158
Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up
Playback) ............................................................................... 159
Deleting Images ................................................................................ 161
Deleting a Single Image ............................................................... 161
Deleting Selected Images............................................................. 162
Deleting All Images....................................................................... 164
Recovering Deleted Images ......................................................... 165
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ................................... 166
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................................... 169
Connecting the Camera to a Video IN Jack ................................. 170
Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal ............................. 172

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Editing and Printing Images

175

Editing Images .................................................................................. 176
Changing the Image Size (Resize)...............................................176
Cropping Images ..........................................................................177
Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller......................... 178
Using the Digital Filters................................................................. 180
Compensating for Unwanted Red-eye Effects ............................. 184
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................ 185
Editing Movies .............................................................................. 188
Copying Images............................................................................190
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................ 192
Printing a Single Image ................................................................192
Printing All Images........................................................................194

Recording and Playing Back Sound

195

Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................196
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................................. 196
Playing Back a Voice Memo......................................................... 197

Settings

199

Camera Settings................................................................................ 200
Formatting an SD Memory Card...................................................200
Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................201
Changing the Date and Time........................................................ 202
Setting the World Time ................................................................. 205
Changing the Display Language .................................................. 208
Changing the Naming System of the Folder................................. 209
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................ 210
Using the Power Saving Function ................................................ 210
Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................ 212
Setting the Quick Zoom Function .................................................213
Setting the Guide Display ............................................................. 214
Changing the Start-up Screen ...................................................... 214
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor(Pixel Mapping) ......................................................................216
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................217

10Viewing Images on a Computer

219

Setting Up Your Computer............................................................... 220
Provided Software ........................................................................220
System Requirements ..................................................................220
Installing the Software ..................................................................222
Setting the USB Connection Mode...............................................225
Connecting to Your Computer......................................................... 227
Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ............................... 227
Transferring Images ..................................................................... 229
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer..........................231
Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” ................................232
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”.........233
Using a Wireless LAN....................................................................... 234
Setting Up an Eye-Fi Card............................................................ 235

Appendix237

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................238
Messages...........................................................................................243
Troubleshooting................................................................................ 245
Default Settings................................................................................. 247
List of World Time Cities..................................................................252
Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 253
Main Specifications ..........................................................................254
WARRANTY POLICY......................................................................... 258
Index................................................................................................... 263

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In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shownin illustrations, such as in the ones below.

2or
4or

5or
3or

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

1

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

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A modeThis is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies.
In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as
the “still picture capture mode” and the mode for recording movies
is referred to as the “C mode”.

Q modeThis is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies
and sounds.

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 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.

1

2

3

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

4 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera
or on a TV screen and how to delete them from the camera.

5 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the ways of printing still pictures and how to edit themwith the camera.

6 Recording and Playing Back Sound –––––––––––––––––––––––

4

5

6

7

This chapter explains how to add sound (a voice memo) to an image, andhow to play back it.

7 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

8This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

8 Viewing Images on a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, andincludes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided
software.

9

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

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Camera Features
In addition to basic picture-taking, the X90 has a variety of shooting modes
to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of
the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera
operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.

Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback
Functions!
The user-friendly design of the X90
enables easy operation with only a few
buttons. Simply by choosing theappropriate icon, you can select theshooting mode (p.78) and choose theoptimal settings for the situation, or the
playback mode (p.152, p.176) andenjoy the various playback and editing
functions. A guide on the display lets
you check the functions available ineach mode and how to use them.
A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode
Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode
Palette (p.79, p.152).
Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using
standard settings (p.72).

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Perfect for Portrait Shots!
The X90 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces inyour shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for thefaces. It can detect up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you takeperfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter whenpeople are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you cantake the shot again until it is perfect. It also has a feature that lets you
enlarge each person's face in sequence during playback so you canquickly check their facial expressions.
* Up to 31 face detection frames are displayed on the monitor.
Face Detection function (p.70)
Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.83)
Close-ups of people’s faces for easy checking during
playback (p.159)

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!
When you take a picture with the X90, you
can choose from a wide range of fun
frames to create attractive framed shots(p.90). You can also add frames topictures you have taken. Adjust theposition of the subject in the picture or
reduce or enlarge the picture size tomatch the frame shape and size. Now you
no longer have to worry about the subject
not fitting into the frame (p.185).
For decorating your pictureswith a frame

Display Images and Sounds (Voice Memo) in
Calendar Format!
With the X90, you can display recorded images by date in calendar
format (p.151). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play
back.
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Advanced Movie Recording Functions
The X90 has a Shake Reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera
shake during movie recording (p.143). You can record movies in
1280×720 pixel (16:9) HDTV format (p.142) and can enjoy viewing highquality movies on AV devices by connecting the camera using acommercially available HDMI cable (p.172).
Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of yourchildren or pets as a visual diary of their development(p.140).

A Multitude of Functions inside the Camera for
Enjoying Images without a Computer!
The X90 has a variety of functions
to let you enjoy playing back andediting images without having toconnect the camera to yourcomputer and transfer the images
first. The camera is all you needto take and edit still pictures andmovies (p.176). And no moreworries about accidentally
deleting images, because now,with the X90, you can recoverthem again (p.165).

Resize (p.176), Cropping (p.177) and Red-eye
Compensation (p.184) can be used, while the image isdisplayed in the playback mode.
You can divide a movie into two or select a frame from a
movie to save it as a still picture (p.188).

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Checking the Contents of the Package

CameraX90

Strap
O-ST92 (*)

Lens cap O-LC106 (*)(Cap installed on camera)

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW104

USB cable
I-USB7 (*)

AV cable
I-AVC7 (*)

Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery D-LI106 (*)

Battery charger
D-BC106 (*)

AC plug cord (*)

Operating Manual(this manual)

Quick Guide

Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit
K-BC106).
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.253).

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Names of Parts
Front
Self-timer lamp (focus assist light)b button
Strap lug

PC/AV

PC/AV terminal

HDMI terminal(Type D)
Lens

Back
Flash (stored)
Mode dial
Diopter adjustment dial

Shutter release button
Zoom leverm button

Viewfinder
Display
Power switch/Power lamp

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Strap lug

Bottom
Connection cable cover

Tripod socket

Battery/card cover lock leverBattery/card cover

Names of Operating Parts
G buttonu buttone-dialI button
Q button
Four-way controller
4 button
9/i button
3 buttonRefer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - p.55) for an
explanation of the function of each button.

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Monitor Indications
Display in A Mode
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in thecapture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time
you press the u button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “GridDisplay” and “No Info”.
Normal Display

Histogram + Info
38

38

DISP

12 M

200
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14:25

DISP

DISP

DISP

No Info• When the shooting mode is set to 9
(Green) mode, the monitor display is asshown on the right. You cannot change
the information on the display by pressing
the u button.
• To take pictures using the viewfinder,
switch from the monitor display to theviewfinder by pressing the G button.
Press the button again to switch to themonitor display.

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Grid Display

38Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

7 8

9 10
38

1
2
3

11
12
13
14
15

4
5
6

1/250
F3.5

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1 Shooting mode (p.78)
2 Face Detection icon (p.70)
3 D-Range Setting icon (p.130)
4 Shake Reduction icon (p.132)
5 Shutter speed
6 Aperture
7 Flash Mode (p.112)
8 Drive Mode (p.92 - p.97)
9 Focus Mode (p.114)
10 Eye-Fi communication status(p.235)02/02/2010
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18 19
11 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom
icon (p.74)
12 Memory status (p.42)
13 Remaining image storage
capacity
14 Battery level indicator (p.34)
15 Focus frame (p.67)
16 Date and time (p.47)
17 EV Compensation (p.76)
18 Date Imprint setting (p.136)
19 World Time setting (p.205)* 3 differs depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec.
Mode] menu.
P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O
Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O
O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both
set to O
If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P(Off), nothing appears in 3.

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* For 4, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway
when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On).
l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off).
* 5 and 6 always appear when the shooting mode is set to e, b, c,a, or E. In other shooting modes, they are displayed only when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
* 10 differs depending on the communication status when using an SD
Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card).
(No indicator) Eye-Fi card is not supported
MN
Communicating dataMO
Waiting for communication
MP
Eye-Fi communication is not allowed
MQ
Version is outdated* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.
Histogram + Info/Grid Display/No Info Display in Still Picture
Capture ModeA1 to A18 and B1 appear when “Histogram + Info” is selected. Only B1
appears when “Grid Display” or “No Info” is selected.

A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10
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A1
A2
A3

12 M

B1
A4
B2
B3

200
1/250
F3.5

22

A18

+1.0

A19

A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17

A20

Shooting mode (p.78)
Face Detection icon (p.70)
D-Range Setting icon (p.130)
Shake Reduction icon (p.132)
Flash Mode (p.112)
Drive Mode (p.92 - p.97)
Focus Mode (p.114)
Eye-Fi communication status(p.235)
A9 Digital Zoom/
Intelligent Zoom icon (p.74)
A10 Memory status (p.42)
A11 Remaining image storage
capacity
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8

A12 Battery level indicator (p.34)
A13 Recorded Pixels (p.121)
A14 Quality Level (p.123)
A15 White Balance (p.124)
A16 AE Metering (p.128)
A17 Sensitivity (p.126)
A18 Histogram (p.26)
A19 EV Compensation (p.76)
A20 Date Imprint setting (p.136)
B1 Focus frame (p.67)
B2 Shutter speed
B3 Aperture* A3 differs depending on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec.
Mode] menu.
P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O
Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O
O When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both
set to O
If [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow Correction] are both set to P(Off), nothing appears in A3.
* For A4, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway
when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to O (On).
l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off).
* A8 differs depending on the communication status when using an SD
Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card).
(No indicator) Eye-Fi card is not supported
MN
Communicating dataMO
Waiting for communication
MP
Eye-Fi communication is not allowed
MQ
Version is outdated* B2 and B3 always appear when the shooting mode is set to e, b, c,a, or E. In other shooting modes, they are displayed only when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.

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* When the shooting mode is I (Auto Picture) and if you press the
shutter release button halfway, the automatically selected shooting mode
appears in A1 even when “Grid Display” or “No Info” is selected (p.66).
* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.
Display in Q Mode
The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback
mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time youpress the u button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info” and “NoInfo”.
Normal Display
100 - 0038

Edit

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DISP

Histogram + Info
100 - 0038
12 M

DISP
200
1/250
F3.5

Edit

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DISP

No InfoEdit

24Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode(All items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)

The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to
A11 appear when “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info” is selected.
B1 to B8 appear only when “Histogram + Info” is selected.

A3

A2
A1
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7

100 - 0038
12 M

200
1/250
F3.5

A1 Playback mode
Q : Still Picture (p.148)
K : Movie (p.149)
A2 Face Detection icon (p.70)
A3 Memory status (p.42)
A4 Folder number (p.209)
A5 File number
A6 Protect icon (p.166)
A7 Voice memo icon (p.197)
A8 Battery level indicator (p.34)
A9 Volume icon

A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
B8

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A10
A11

A10 Captured date and time (p.47)
A11 Four-way controller guide
B1 Recorded Pixels (p.121)
B2 Quality Level (p.123)
B3 White Balance (p.124)
B4 AE Metering (p.128)
B5 Sensitivity (p.126)
B6 Shutter speed
B7 Aperture
B8 Histogram (p.26)* A2 appears only if the Face Detection function worked when the image
was shot.
* In “Normal Display”, A8 and A10 disappear if no operation is performed
for two seconds.
* A9 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback ofmovies or voice memos. (p.149, p.197)* A11 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if nooperation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is
performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Histogram + Info”,
only “Edit” disappears.
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Guide Indications
A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as
follows on the display during operation.
2
3
4
5

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

3 button/e-dialOK

SHUTTER

4 button
Shutter release button

X/i
I/J

9/i button
I button

Using the Histogram
Number of pixels→

A histogram shows thebrightness distribution of animage. The horizontal axis
represents brightness (dark at
the left and bright at the right)
and the vertical axis represents
the number of pixels.
The shape of the histogram(Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)
before and after shooting tells
Dark portions
Bright portions
you whether the brightness andcontrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust the
exposure and take a picture again.
Adjusting the Exposure 1p.76

Understanding Brightness
If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is
too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on
the right side.
Dark image

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Correct image

Bright image

When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions)and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright
portions).
Understanding Contrast
The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The
graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large
difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

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Memo

28

1 Getting Started
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap .......... 30
Powering the Camera ............................... 31
Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 37
Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 41
Initial Settings ........................................... 43
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ............ 50

Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap

1

Attach the lens cap (O-LC106) and strap (O-ST92) supplied with thecamera.

Getting Started

1

2

Attach the string provided to thelens cap.

Pass the end of the strap throughthe strap lug, then secure it on theinside of the clasp.
As shown in the illustration, passing thestrap through the lens cap's string preventsthe lens cap from being lost.

330

Attach the other end of the strap inthe same manner as describedabove.

Powering the Camera
Charging the Battery

1
Getting Started

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC106) to charge the supplied
rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI106) before using it in the camera
for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery
depleted] message appears.
Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord,
rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Battery2
3

To poweroutlet1
Charging indicator
While charging: Lights
Charging finished: Turns off

12
3

AC plug cordBattery charger

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Place the battery in the battery charger so that the
PENTAX logo is facing up.
The charging indicator lights while the battery is charging and turns off
when charging is finished.

4

Remove the battery from the battery charger whencharging is finished.

31• Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC106) to charge batteries
other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106, as the battery
charger may overheat or be damaged.
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run
down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails tolight, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.

1
Getting Started

The estimated time required to fully charge the battery is about 140
minutes. (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient
temperature and charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient
temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Installing the Battery
Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106 that is provided withthe camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the firsttime.

Battery/card coverlock leverBatterylock leverBattery/card cover

1

Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to
open the cover (1).

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2Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 2 andinsert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing
toward the monitor display.

Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo pointing
toward the monitor display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented,
malfunction may result.

3

Close the battery/card cover.

1
Getting Started

Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery
compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place.

After closing the battery/card cover, slide the battery/card cover locklever in the opposite direction of 1.

To Remove the Battery

12Open the battery/card cover.
Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 2.
The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery whenremoving it.
• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106. Use of
any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause a
malfunction.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented,
malfunction may result.
• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.
• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery
for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery
separately.
Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing thebattery at or below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it in hightemperatures.
• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera
is left without the battery for a long time.
• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when thecamera is used continuously for a long period of time.

33• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, and PlaybackTime(at 23°C with the display on and the battery fully charged)

1
Getting Started

Image Storage Capacity*1(flash used for 50% of shots)
Approx. 255 pictures

Movie Recording Time*2

Playback Time*2

Approx. 100 min.

Approx. 360 min.

*1 Image storage capacity shows the approximate number of shots
recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for
50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade).
*2 According to the result of in-house testing. Actual performance may vary
according to operating conditions.
• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as thetemperature decreases.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to acold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.
Screen Display

w (green)x (green)y (yellow)z (red)[Battery depleted]

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

Using the AC Adapter
Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC106) is recommended if you
intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.

Getting Started

48

AC plug cord

37
DC terminal

2

DC coupler

6

AC adapter

1

1

1

Make sure that the camera is turned off and open thebattery/card cover.
Remove the battery.
Refer to p.32 - p.33 on how to open/close the battery/card cover andremove the battery.

3

Insert the DC coupler while holding down the battery
lock lever (1).
Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

4

Extract the DC coupler cord.
Pull open the connection cable cover (2) which is next to the battery/card cover, and pull out the cord from the DC coupler.

5

Close the battery/card cover.

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6
1
Getting Started
36

78Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC
terminal of the DC coupler.
Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting theAC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may be lost
if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD
Memory Card or the built-in memory.
• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.
Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.2)
before using the AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter
kit K-AC106 before using the adapter.

Installing the SD Memory Card

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory
Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital
devices. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.200) for
instructions on formatting.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
the SD Memory Card.

1
Getting Started

This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card.
(Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured
images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in thecamera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted(p.42).

• The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of
the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels andquality level (p.40).
• The power lamp blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed(data is being recorded or read).

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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1
Getting StartedBattery/card coverBattery/card cover lock lever

1

SD Memory Card

Open the battery/card cover.
Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction of the arrow to
open the cover (1).

2Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Cardsocket so that the label is facing toward the front of thecamera (the side with the lens).
Push the card in all the way. Data may not be recorded correctly if thecard is not inserted all the way.

3

Close the battery/card cover.
After closing the battery/card cover, slide the battery/card cover locklever in the opposite direction of 1.

To Remove 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.

38Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

1
Getting Started• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK
prevents new data from being recorded on thecard, the stored data from being deleted, andWrite-protect
the card from being formatted by the camera or
switchcomputer.
r appears on the display when the card is write-protected.
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately afterusing the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Keep the cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn thecamera off while the data is being played back or saved to the card, or thecamera is connected to a computer with the USB 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. We do 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 SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while thedata on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• If it 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.
• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used onanother camera. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card” (p.200).

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Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory
Card
1
Getting Started

The file size of the recorded images differs depending on the number ofrecorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can besaved on an SD Memory Card also differs.
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the[A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.121

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in[Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.142

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length ofrecorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “MainSpecifications” (p.254).

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Turning the Camera On and Off1

1
2

Getting Started

Power switch

Remove the lens cap.
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on and the display turns on.
When you turn the camera on, the lens will extend. (The lens will notextend if the initial settings have not been configured.)If the [Language/u] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears
when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 or p.47 to
set the display language and/or current date and time.

3

Press the power switch again.
The display turns off, the lens is retracted, and the camera turns off.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.66

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Checking the SD Memory Card

1

The SD Memory Card is checked when thecamera turns on and the memory status isdisplayed.

Memory status
38

Getting Started

The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images anda sounds will be saved on the SD Memory Card.
The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images and+ sounds will be saved in the built-in memory.
r

The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card
is in the LOCK position (p.39).
Images and sounds cannot be recorded.

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Starting-up in the Playback ModeIf you want to play back images straightaway without taking any pictures,
you can start up the camera in the playback mode.
Q button

Power switch

1

Press the power switch while holding down the Q
button.
The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns onin the playback mode.
To switch from the playback mode to the A mode, press the Q button
or press the shutter release button halfway.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.148

42

Initial Settings

The language, date, and time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below
for instructions.
• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”(1p.208).
• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date andTime” (1p.202).

1
Getting Started

The [Language/u] screen appears when the camera is turned on for
the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language”
below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) to
set the current date and time.

Setting the Display Language

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button1

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

EnglishDansk
Deutsch Svenska
Suomi
Polski
Italiano
Nederlands Magyar
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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2

Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in theselected language. If the desired settingsfor [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight SavingTime) appear, proceed to Step 3.
Proceed to “To Set Hometown and DST”
(p.46) if the desired settings do not appear.

1

Initial Setting
EnglishHometown
New York

DST
OFF

Getting Started

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

Daylight saving time3

Press the four-way controller (3)twice to select [Settingscomplete].

Initial Setting
EnglishHometown
New York

DST
OFF

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Set the date and time byfollowing the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47).

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If you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next
procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired language.

Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (2345) to select thedesired language and press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

1
2
3
4
5
6

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in the Wrong Language

1
Getting Started

1
2

When the Wrong Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

Press the 3 button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (32) to select [Language/u].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/u] screen appears.

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select thedesired language.
Press the 4 button.
The [W Setting] menu appears in the selected language.

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset [Hometown],[Date] and [Time], refer to the pages below for instructions.
• To change [Hometown], follow the steps in “Setting the World Time”(1p.205).
• To change the [Date] and [Time], follow the steps in “Changing the Date andTime” (1p.202).

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To Set Hometown and DST

3
1

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

Getting Started

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
The [W Hometown] screen appears.

Initial Setting
EnglishHometown
New York

DST
OFF

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

5

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

Hometown

City
DST

New York

MENU Cancel

6

OK OK

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

7
8

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.

9

Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings complete].

Initial Setting
EnglishHometown
New York

DST
OFF

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

46

OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

Setting the Date and Time1
Getting Started

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in[Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities”(p.252) for the video output format of each city that will be set at the time of initial
setting, and “To Select the Video Output Format” (p.171) for changing the video
output format.

Set the current date and time and the display style.

1

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

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the date format.
Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or[yy/mm/dd].

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

3

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

4

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

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

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5

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

1

6

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

Date Adjustment

Getting Started

Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

7

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

8

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the month.
Change the day and year in the samemanner.
Next, change the time.
If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting
switches between am and pm
corresponding to the time.

9

Press the four-way controller (3)to select [Settings complete].

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

10 Press the 4 button.
This confirms the date and time.

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OK OK

If you press the 4 button in Step 10, 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.

[Language/u], [Date], [Time], [Hometown] and [DST] can be changed. Referto the pages below for instructions.
• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display Language”(1p.208).
• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date andTime” (1p.202).
• To change the city or DST setting, follow the steps in “Setting the World Time”(1p.205).

1
Getting Started

When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you
can cancel the settings made up to that point and switch to the capturemode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting]screen will appear again the next time you turn the camera on.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

1
Getting Started

Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight.
If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, turn the diopter
adjustment dial up or down.

1
2

Press the G button and switch to the viewfinder.
Look through the viewfinder andturn the diopter adjustment dialup or down.
Adjust the dial until the image in the
viewfinder appears clearly focused.
Point the camera at a white wall or otherbright and consistent surface.

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2 Common Operations
Understanding the Button Functions ..... 52
Setting the Camera Functions ................. 57

Understanding the Button Functions
A Mode2
Common Operations

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1

1

b button2

G button

2

0
a
b
c

The flash pops up.
Switches between the viewfinder and the monitor display.

3

m button
Sets the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and the aperture
value.

4

Zoom lever
Changes the captured area (p.74).

5

Shutter release button
Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in still
picture capture mode (except when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as
the focus mode). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.68).
Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.140).

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6Power switch
Turns the camera on and off (p.41).

7e-dialChanges the EV compensation value, shutter speed, and aperture
value.

8

I (Face) button

9

Q button
Switches to the Q mode (p.56).

0Four-way controller
2
3
4
5
23

a

Changes the drive mode (p.92 - p.97).
Displays the Capture Mode Palette when the mode dial is set
to H (p.79).
Changes the flash mode (p.112).
Changes the focus mode (p.114).
Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.115).

2
Common Operations

Switches the Face Detection function (p.70). The Face Detection
function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed:
Smile Capture ´ Face Detection Off ´ Face Detection On

9(Green) button
Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.72).
Calls up the assigned function when set to [Fn Setting] (p.137).

b

3 buttoncu button

Displays the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.57).
Changes the information on the display (p.20).

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Q Mode3
42
Common Operations

5
6
7
1

8
9

2

0

1

u button2

3 button

Changes the information on the display (p.24).
Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.57).
Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display.
Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display orzoom display.
Switches from folder/calendar display to nine-image display with the
cursor placed on the most recent image.

3

Shutter release button

4Power switch

Switches to A mode (p.56).
Turns the camera on and off (p.41).

5e-dialTurn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image
display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again.
Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.150).
Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image
display. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (f) (p.158).
Turn to the left (f) during nine-image display to change to folder orcalendar display (p.151).

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Turn to the right (y) during folder/calendar display to change to nineimage display (p.151).
Adjusts the volume during playback of movies or voice memos (p.149,
p.197).

6

I (Face) button
Zooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the orderthe faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face close-up
playback) (p.159).

Q button

8

Four-way controller

Switches to A mode (p.56).
Plays back and pauses a movie or voice memo (p.149,
p.197).
3
Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.154).
Stops a movie or voice memo during playback (p.149,
p.197).
45
Displays the previous or next image during single-image
display (p.148).
Fast-forwards, fast-reverses, frame forwards, frame
reverses, reverses a movie and makes a movie playforwards during playback (p.149).
2345 Selects an image during four-/nine-image display, a folder
during folder display, and a date during calendar display(p.150, p.151).
Moves the display area during zoom display (p.158).
Moves the image when using the Frame Composite
function (p.186).
2

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Common Operations

7

9(Green)/i (Delete) button
Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.161).
Switches from four-/nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen(p.162).
Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.151).
Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.151).

0

4 button
Returns to single-image display during four-/nine-image display orzoom display (p.150, p.158).
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display (p.151).
Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar
display (p.151).
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Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode2

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred
to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as fordisplaying captured images on the monitor, is referred to as “Q mode” (theplayback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on
the images that are played back.
Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.

Common Operations

To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

1

Press the Q button.
The camera switches to Q mode.

To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

1

Press the Q button or the shutter release button
halfway.
The camera switches to A mode.

Displaying the data stored in the built-in memory
When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images andmovies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display
images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off andremove the SD Memory Card, or follow the procedure below to use the“Built-in memory display” function.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
the SD Memory Card.
Viewing images in the built-in memory while the SD Memory Card isinserted (built-in memory display)- When you press and hold down the Q button for more than one second in
A mode, the lens is retracted. After the message [Displays image/soundfrom built-in memory] appears, images and movies stored in the built-in
memory are displayed.
- In the built-in memory display, you can play back still pictures (including
enlarged display) (p.148, p.158) or movies (p.149) and switch between four/nine-image display, folder display and calendar display (p.150).
- In the built-in memory display, you cannot delete data, delete a selection,
display the Playback Mode Palette or display the menu. If you want toperform any of these operations on images, movies or sounds in the built-in
memory, do so after removing the SD Memory Card.
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Setting the Camera Functions
To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the[A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing backand/or editing images and sounds are called up from the Playback Mode
Palette.
2
Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between [A Rec. Mode]menu and [W Setting] menu.

Common Operations

Operating the Menus

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During playback38

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Common Operations

MENU

Rec. Mode

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MENU

1/4

Setting

1/4

Image Tone
BrightRecorded Pixels 12M
Quality Level
White Balance
AWB
Sensitivity
AUTO
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400

Save as USERSound
Date Adjustment 02/02/2010
World Time
EnglishDate
Folder NameMENU Exit

MENU Exit

Rec. Mode

1/4

Setting

1/4

Image Tone
BrightRecorded Pixels 12M
Quality Level
White Balance
AWB
Sensitivity
AUTO
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400

Save as USERSound
Date Adjustment 02/02/2010
World Time
EnglishDate
Folder NameMENU Exit

MENU Exit

SHUTTER

MENU

orPress halfway
The setting iscomplete andthe camera
returns to A
mode.

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returns to Q
mode.

Available button/key operations appear on the display during menu
operation (p.26).

58Ex.) To set [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 [Image Tone].

Rec. Mode

1/4

MENU Exit

3

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

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

Use the four-way controller (23)to change the setting.
The quality level changes each time thefour-way controller (23) is pressed.

Rec. Mode

MENU Exit

Recordable Image No.

12BrightImage Tone
Recorded Pixels 12M
Quality Level
White Balance
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400
MENU Cancel

6

1/4

Image Tone
BrightRecorded Pixels 12M
Quality LevelAWBWhite Balance
AUTO
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400

2Common Operations

Image Tone
BrightRecorded Pixels 12M
Quality LevelAWBWhite Balance
AUTO
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400

OK OK

Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).
The setting is saved and then the camera is ready for setting the otherfunctions. To exit the setting operation, press the 3 button.
To use another operation, refer to the following alternate Step 6 options.

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To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

6

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.
When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch
to A mode by pressing the Q button.

2
Common Operations

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

6

Press the Q button.
When the [A Rec. Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting
is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

6

Press the 3 button.
The changes are canceled and the screen shown in Step 3 reappears.
The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to theguide indications.

MENU Exit

Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

MENU

Returns to the previous screen with the current
setting.

MENU Cancel

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Cancels the current selection, exits the menu andreturns to the previous screen.

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.247) to check whether the settings are saved when
the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults
when the camera is reset.

Description
For setting the tone of still pictures
For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still pictures
For setting the quality level of still pictures
For adjusting the color balance according to the lighting
White Balance
conditions
Sensitivity
For setting the sensitivity
ISO Corction in
For setting the adjustment range when sensitivity is set to
AUTO
AUTO
Focusing Area For setting the area of the autofocus
Auto Macro For adjusting the focus up to the macro range if necessary
For discharging an assist light when the subject is in a dark
Focus Assist
area and the autofocus system does not operate correctly
For choosing the area of the screen that is metered to
AE Metering
determine the exposure
Flash Exp. Comp. For adjusting the flash output
Recorded
For choosing the number of recorded pixels and frame rate
Pixelsof movies
For choosing whether or not to use the movie shake
Movie SR
reduction function
Highlight
For adjusting the bright areas when the image is too bright
Correction
D-Range SettingMovie

AF Setting

Item
Image Tone
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

Shadow
Correction

Interval Shoot

p.124
p.126
p.127
p.117
p.118
p.119
p.128
p.129
p.142
p.143

p.130

For adjusting the dark areas when the image is too dark

For choosing whether to compensate for camera shake
while taking still pictures
Interval
For setting the interval between shots
Number of Shots For setting the number of shots to be taken

Shake Reduction

Start Delay

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p.121
p.123

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Common Operations[A Rec. Mode] Menu
This menu shows the functions related to taking still pictures andrecording movies.

p.131

p.94

For setting the start time for interval shooting

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For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function
when the Face Detection function is activatedFor choosing whether to use the Digital Zoom function
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
For choosing whether to display Instant Review
For choosing whether to save the set values of theMemoryshooting function or return to the defaults when the camera
is turned off
For assigning a function to the 9 button so that you canGreen Button
go straight to it in A mode
Sharpness
For choosing sharp or soft outlines
Saturation (Tone For setting the color saturation. When [Monochrome] is
Adjustment)
selected, [Tone Adjustment] is displayed
Contrast
For setting the image contrast level
For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time when
Date Imprint
taking still pictures
Blink Detection

2
Common Operations[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1
Rec. Mode

1/4

p.132
p.76
p.133
p.144
p.137
p.134
p.134
p.135
p.136

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 2
2/4

Rec. Mode

Image Tone
BrightRecorded Pixels 12M
Quality LevelAWBWhite Balance
AUTO
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400

AF Setting
AE Metering
Flash Exp. Comp.
Movie
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction

MENU Exit

MENU Exit[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3[A Rec. Mode] Menu 4

Rec. Mode

3/4

0.0

4/4

Rec. Mode

Interval ShootBlink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemoryGreen Button

Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint

MENU Exit

MENU ExitOff• Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard
settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.72).
• Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you
to go straight to the desired function (p.137).

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[W Setting] Menu
Item
Save as A
Sound
Date Adjustment
World Time

Folder Name
USB Connection
Video OutHDMI Out
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Guide Display

Reset
Delete All
Pixel Mapping
Format

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p.201
p.202
p.205
p.208
p.209
p.225
p.171
p.173

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Common Operations

Language/uDescription
For saving the current camera settings in A mode
For adjusting the operation volume and playbackvolume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound,
key operation sound and self-timer soundFor adjusting the date and time
For setting the Hometown and Destination
For setting the language in which menus andmessages appear
For choosing how names are assigned to folders forstoring images and sounds
For setting the method of connecting the camera to acomputer (MSC or PTP)
For setting the output format to the AV device
For setting the HDMI output format when connecting
the camera to an AV device with an HDMI terminal
For setting when transferring images using an SD
Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi
card)
For changing the brightness of the display
For setting the time until the camera enters powersaving mode
For setting the time until the camera turns off
automatically
For choosing whether to use the Quick Zoom function(p.158) when playing back images
For setting whether to display explanations forselected items in Capture Mode Palette and Playback
Mode Palette displays
For returning settings other than the date and time,
language, world time and video out settings to theirdefaults
For deleting all the saved images and sounds at once
For mapping out and correcting any defective pixels in
the CCD sensor
For formatting the SD Memory Card

p.235
p.210
p.210
p.212
p.213
p.214

p.217
p.164
p.216
p.200

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1/4

Setting2

Setting

2/4

Common Operations

Save as USERSound
Date Adjustment 01/01/2010
World Time
EnglishDate
Folder Name

USB Connection MSC
NTSC
Video OutHDMI Out
Auto
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
5 sec.

MENU Exit

MENU Exit[W Setting] Menu 3[W Setting] Menu 4

3/4

Setting
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Guide Display
Reset
Delete All
Pixel Mapping
MENU Exit

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3 min.

Setting
FormatMENU Exit

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Taking Still Pictures .................................. 66
Selecting the Shooting Mode ................... 78
Selecting the Shooting Mode According
to the Situation .......................................... 82
Various Shooting Methods ...................... 90
Setting the Exposure .............................. 103
Setting the Shooting Functions ............. 112
Recording Movies ................................... 140
Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 144

Taking Still Pictures
Holding the Camera
How you hold the camera is important when taking pictures.
• Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture.

3
Taking Pictures

Horizontal position

Vertical position

To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid
object such as a table, tree, or wall.

Taking Pictures
The X90 features various capture modes, focus modes, and drive
modes for expressing your photographic vision. This section explains
how to take pictures using I (Auto Picture) mode, by simply pressing
the shutter release button.
In I mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate
mode depending on the situations and subjects.

12Remove the lens cap.
Press the power switch.
The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual,
this is called “still picture capture mode”.

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Set the mode dial to I.
The camera will select the optimal capture mode for the subject.

34

Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the display.

38

The focus frame in the middle of the display
indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

Taking Pictures

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When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears (p.70).

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Face detection frame

You can change the captured area by
turning the zoom lever to the right or left
(p.74).
Right (x) Enlarges the subject.
Left (w) Widens the area that is
captured by the camera.

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5

Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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The selected shooting mode is displayed on
the top left of the screen.
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Night Scene

Night Scene Portrait

LandscapeFlowerPortraitSport

Taking Pictures

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

6

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review: p.70) for
one second and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in
memory.
The following restrictions apply in I mode:- You cannot turn the Face Detection function off.
- The focusing area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).
- The(Flower) mode cannot be selected when using Digital Zoom
or Intelligent Zoom.
- If the(Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is ,(Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to a (Flash Off).
- If the(Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is set
to a mode other than , (Auto), the flash mode set before theshooting mode was selected is used. However, when discharging
the flash, the flash mode is set to G (Slow-speed Sync).
- When the drive mode is set to A (Burst Shooting(L)), B Burst
Shooting(M)), or C (Burst Shooting(H)), pictures are taken
continuously in the shooting mode first selected.
- The camera automatically focuses on the subject when [Auto Macro]is set to O (On), and the focus mode is set to = (Standard) or q
(Macro).

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To Use the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.
Press halfway
This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first
position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus
frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressedhalfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, theframe turns white.

Not pressed

3
Taking Pictures

Press fully
This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to thefully depressed position. This takes a picture.

Pressed halfway
Pressed fully(first position) (second position)• Press the shutter release button gently when taking a picture toprevent camera shake.
• Practice pressing the shutter release button halfway/fully to learn
where the first position and second position are.

Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In thesecases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (bypressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera
at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall
• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back• Horizontal lines or intricate patterns• Fast moving objects• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in
the captured area
• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)69

Instant Review and Blink Detection
The image appears for 1 second on the monitor shortly after capturing(Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed
while the Face Detection function is activated, the message [Closed
eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).

3• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also
does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink
Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected
faces.
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.132).

Taking Pictures

Using the Face Detection Function
With the X90, the Face Detection function isavailable with all shooting modes.
When the camera detects a person’s face in theimage, the Face Detection function displays ayellow face detection frame around the face on
the display screen, sets the focus (Face
Detection AF) and compensates the exposure(Face Detection AE).
If the subject in the face detection frame
moves, the frame also moves and changes its
own size as it tracks the face.
The Face Detection function can detect up to
32 people’s faces. If it detects multiple faces,
the camera displays a yellow frame over themain face and white frame(s) over the otherface(s). It can display up to a total of 31 frames(or up to 30 frames in Half-length Portraitmode) including a main frame and whiteframe(s).

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Main frame

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White
frame

• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing
sunglasses, has part of their face covered or is not looking toward thecamera.
• If the camera cannot detect the subject’s face, the camera focusesusing the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].
• When the Smile Capture function is set, the shutter may not bereleased automatically because the Smile Capture function may notwork in some situations, such as when the detected face is too small.
If this happens, press the shutter release button to release the shutter.

To Switch the Face Detection Function

3
Taking Pictures

By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You
can switch to the Smile Capture function, which automatically releases
the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Detection function isswitched as follows each time the I button is pressed:
Smile Capture → Face Detection Off → Face Detection On

I button

An icon indicating either Face Detection On or Smile Capture appearson the display.
Face Detection On

Smile Capture

Face Detection Off

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3
Taking Pictures• The Face Detection function cannot be set to off in I (AutoPicture), P (Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), B (Night Scene
Portrait), L (Baby) or R (Kids) mode. In these modes, the Face
Detection function is always activated, and only either Face Detection
On or Smile Capture can be selected.
• Even if the Face Detection function is set to off, it is automaticallyturned on when I (Auto Picture), 9 (Green), P (Portrait), C(Half-length Portrait), B (Night Scene Portrait), L (Baby), R (Kids) or
C (Movie) mode is selected. When switching to another mode fromone of these modes, the Face Detection setting returns to the previous
setting.
• If the Face Detection function is activated when the flash mode is set
to , (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On +Red-eye) when discharging the flash.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)
In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard
settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
The 9 mode settings are as shown below.
Drive Mode
9 (Standard)Flash Mode, (Auto)Focus Mode= (Standard)
Face Detection
I (On)
function
Information Display Normal
EV Compensation ±0.0
Image Tone
BrightRecorded Pixels
E (4000 × 3000)
Quality Level
D (Better)
White Balance
F (Auto)Sensitivity
AUTO

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ISO Corction in
AUTO

ISO 80-800

Focusing Area
Auto Macro

J (Multiple)
O (On)

Focus Assist

O (On)AE Metering

L (Multi-segment
metering)

Flash Exposure±0.0Compensation
Highlight Correction P (Off)Shadow Correction P (Off)Shake Reduction
O (On)
Blink Detection
O (On)
Digital Zoom
O (On)
Instant Review
O (On)
Sharpness
G (Normal)
Saturation
G (Normal)
Contrast
G (Normal)
Date Imprint
OffShutter releasebutton9 buttonPress the 9 button in A mode.
The camera switches to 9 mode.

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Press the 9 button again to return to thestatus before 9 mode was selected.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

2

Taking Pictures

1

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

3

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to the Green button
in [Green Button] of the [A Rec. Mode] menu. By default, the 9 modeis assigned to the 9 button.
• In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display bypressing the u button.
• If you press the 3 button in 9 mode, the [W Setting] menu
appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu cannot be displayed.

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Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

1

Turn the zoom lever in A mode.
Right (x) Enlarges the subject.
Left (w) Widens the area that is
captured by the camera.

3
Taking Pictures

If you continue turning the lever to the right(x), the camera automatically switchesfrom optical zoom to Intelligent Zoom andstops at the point it switches to Digital
Zoom.
Once the lever is released and turned
again, the camera switches to Digital
Zoom.

Green: Intelligent Zoom
White: Digital Zoom
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1cm

Zoom bar162.5 xZoom ratio

The zoom bar is displayed as follows:
Zoom in with highimage quality

Zoom in with some degreeof image deterioration

*3

1cm

Optical zoom range*1

Intelligent
Zoom range*2

Digital Zoom
range

*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 26× optically.
*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number ofrecorded pixels. See the following table.
*3 When the focus mode is set to I (1cm Macro), the zoom position isfixed.

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Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio
Recorded
PixelsDigital Zoom

Not Available (26× optical zoom only)

Equivalent to approx. 33.9×

Equivalent to approx.
162.5×Approx. 40.1×
Approx. 50.8×
Approx. 101.6×
Approx. 162.5× (Same as Digital Zoom)• It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when
taking pictures at high zoom.
• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures
taken in the optical zoom range.
• Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom are not available when thesensitivity is set to 3200 or higher.
• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions:- when the number of recorded pixels is set to E/D/E/F(26× optical zoom and Digital Zoom are available)- in c (Digital SR) mode (only 26× optical zoom is available)• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on thedisplay. This does not affect the quality of the recorded image.
• Only Digital Zoom is available while recording a movie in C (Movie)
mode.

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D
E
F
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To Set the Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take picturesusing only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom range, set the Digital
Zoom to P (Off).

1

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

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3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital
Zoom].
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
O Uses Digital Zoom
P Uses only optical zoom and Intelligent
Zoom
The setting is saved.

4

Rec. Mode

3/4

Interval ShootBlink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.144

Adjusting the Exposure
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed orunderexposed.

1

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Press the m button in A mode.

2

Turn the e-dial.
To brighten, select a positive (y) value. To darken, select a negative(f) value.
You can choose the EV compensation value with a range of ±2.0 EV
in increments of 1/3 EV.

3Press the m button.
EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture
status.

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to a value other than ±0.0. When set to ±0.0, it disappears after being
displayed for 2 seconds at the bottom of the screen.
• In 9 (Green) or I (Auto Picture) mode, EV compensation value isfixed at ±0.0.
• In a (Manual Exposure) mode, EV compensation is unavailable.
• The EV compensation value displayed on the screen is enlarged when
you press the m button.
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When the m button is pressed77Selecting the Shooting Mode
You can switch the shooting modes by setting the icons on the mode dial
to the dial indicator.

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Dial indicator

The X90 features various shooting modes, enabling you to take pictureswith settings suited to your photographic vision.
In this manual, shooting modes are referred to as follows.
Shooting Modes
Picture modes

H (Scene) modes

Exposure modes
Movie mode

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Type
I (Auto Picture)/\ (Sport)/c (Digital SR)
H (Landscape)/I (Flower)/P (Portrait)/
K (Backlight)/C (Half-length Portrait)/A (Night
Scene)/B (Night Scene Portrait)/n (Stage
Lighting)/Q (Surf & Snow)/L (Baby)/R (Kids)/
Y (Pet)/K (Food)/S (Fireworks)/N (Frame
Composite)/B (Party)/E (Museum)/K (Sunset)/
X (Digital Wide)/F (Digital Panorama)e (Program)/b (Shutter Priority)/c (Aperture Priority)/a (Manual Exposure)/
A (USER)C (Movie)

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Picture Modes
There are 3 shooting modes, I (Auto Picture), \ (Sport) and c(Digital SR).
The characteristics of each mode are as follows.
Modes

I Auto Picture
\

Sport

c Digital SR

Characteristics
The optimal capture mode is selected
automatically from standard settings.
For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject
until the picture is taken.

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Higher sensitivity reduces blur.

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H Modes
By setting the mode dial to H (Scene), you can choose from thefollowing 20 shooting modes.
Shooting ModesC

Half-length
Portrait

A

Night Scene

B

Night Scene
Portrait

Description
For capturing landscape views. Enhances colorsof sky and foliage.
For images of flowers. The outline of the flower issoftened.
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone.
For backlit images. Please use flash to properly
expose the subject.
For portraits with proper framing by automatic
zoom. (Fixed to h (2048×1536).)
For night time images. Use of a tripod or othersupport is suggested.
For images of people at night. Use of a tripod orother support is advised.

nStage Lighting

For moving subjects on poorly lit stages.

H LandscapeI

FlowerP

Portrait

K Backlight

Q

Surf & Snow

L

Baby

R

Kids

For bright images such as sand or snow.
Accurately meters for bright scenes.
For images of babies. Captures bright images ofa baby's expressions.
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy
and bright skin tone.

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Y
K
S
N
B
3

E

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Description
For capturing moving pets. Select the colorPetaccording to the pet’s coat.
For images of food and prepared dishes.
Food
Enhances saturation and contrast.
For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other
Fireworks
support is suggested.
For capturing images with a frame. The number
Frame Composite
of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).
For capturing images at parties or in dim light.
Party
Increases ISO and clarity.
For capturing images in places where a flash isMuseumprohibited.

K Sunset
X Digital Wide
F Digital Panorama

For images of sunsets and warm lighting.
Stitches two pictures together to create a wider
image.
Stitches images taken with the camera to createa panoramic photograph.

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Some functions may not be available or may not work fully depending on
the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available for
Each Shooting Mode” (p.238).

1

Set the mode dial to H.
The camera enters the H mode last selected. The default setting is
H (Landscape).

2

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

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose a shootingmode.
When an icon is selected in the Capture
Mode Palette, the guide for the selectedshooting mode appears.

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Landscape

1/2

For capturing landscapeviews. Enhances colorsof sky and foliage
OK OK
MENU Cancel
Cance
cel

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Press the 4 button.

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The shooting mode is fixed and the camera
returns to capture status.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop
up the flash. (p.114)

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Exposure Modes

Shooting Modes

Description
This mode automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture value to the proper exposure
according to Program Line. Use the e-dial toe Programchange the shutter speed and aperture value
while maintaining the proper exposure.
This lets you set the desired shutter speed forexpressing moving subjects. You can take
ShutterPriorityb
pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or
subjects that give a sense of movement.
Lets you set the desired aperture value forc Aperture Priority controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain ablurred or sharp background.
Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value
ManualExposureato capture the picture with creative intent.
Lets you use previously-saved settings defined
A USERby the user.

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Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed andaperture value and take pictures according to your own photographic
vision.

p.106

p.107
p.108
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Selecting the Shooting Mode According
to the Situation
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Digital SR/Night
Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode)
You can choose a shooting mode appropriate for taking pictures of darkscenes, such as nightscapes.
3

PictureMode

Taking PicturesA

H Modes

B

S

1Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is
automatically set to AUTO and the number ofrecorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
For night time images. Use of a tripod or otherNight Scene
support is suggested.
For images of people at night. Use of a tripod orother support is advised. If the Face Detection
Night Scene
function is activated and the flash mode is set to ,Portrait(Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d
(Flash On + Red-eye) when discharging the flash.
For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other
Fireworks
support is suggested. The sensitivity is fixed to theminimum value.

c Digital SR

In A mode, set the mode dial to c or H.
If you set the mode dial to c, proceed to Step 5.

2

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

3
4

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A, B or
S.
Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture
status.
When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection functionis activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70)
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

6

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of darkscenes.
• To prevent camera shake, set the Shake Reduction function to O (On)(p.132) or use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.92).

The P (Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait) and L (Baby) modes are
suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Detection function (p.70)
operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize thesubject’s face when taking pictures.

P Portrait
H ModesHalf-length

C Portrait
L Baby1

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Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Half-length
Portrait/Baby Mode)3

For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy andbright skin tone.
For portraits with proper framing by automatic
zoom. The number of recorded pixels is fixed toh (2048×1536).
For images of babies. Captures bright images of ababy's expressions.

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P, C or
L.

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Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and thecamera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)
If the camera detects a person’s face in C
mode, an orange frame appears showing
the area to be zoomed in.

3

4

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

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The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
If the camera detects a person’s face in C mode, the camera
automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shownin Step 3.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

5

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

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)
The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It
also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Detection
function (p.70) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier toemphasize the subject’s face when taking pictures.

1

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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

3

Press the 4 button.
The R mode is selected and the camera
returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

5

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

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)Use the Y (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture thecolor of your pet’s coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate
icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in
between).

1

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The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y.
Press the 4 button.
The Y mode selection screen appears.

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Use the four-way controller (23)to select Y, Z, Z, a, b or b.
There are two types of icons: a cat and dog
icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon
does not affect the resulting picture. Choose
whichever you prefer. Choose an icon
(white, gray, or black) whose tone best
matches your pet’s coat or fur.

3

5

MENU Cance
Cancelcel

Press the 4 button.

Taking Pictures

The pet mode is selected and the camera
returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)

6

OK OK

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button ispressed halfway.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

7

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

Taking Backlit Pictures (Backlight Mode)
In K (Backlight) mode, the flash can be used to illuminate the subject
when shooting against the light.

1

Press the b button to pop up the flash.
See p.114.

2

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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4

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select K.
Press the 4 button.
The K mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection functionis activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70)

5Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
If K mode is selected with the flash housed, the message [Please popup the flash] appears.

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities(Sport/Surf & Snow Mode)
PictureMode\ SportH ModeQ Surf & Snow

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6

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject
until the picture is taken.
For bright images such as sand or snow.
Accurately meters for bright scenes.

In A mode, set the mode dial to \ or H.
If you set the mode dial to \, proceed to Step 5.

2

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

3

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

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Press the 4 button.
The Q mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection functionis activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70)

5Press the shutter release button
halfway.

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frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is pressedhalfway.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

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6

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

Taking Pictures Indoors (Party Mode)
The B (Party) mode is perfect for taking pictures indoors, such assnapshots at parties.

1

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select B.
Press the 4 button.
The B mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection functionis activated and the face detection frame appears. (p.70)

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

5

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

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Various Shooting Methods
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)
In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames
stored in the camera.

1

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N.
Press the 4 button.
The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the frame youwant to use.

y

5

OK OK

Turn the e-dial to the right (y).
The selected frame appears in single-image
display.
You can choose another frame using eitherof the following operations.

Four-way controller (45)e-dial to the left (f)90Lets you choose a different frame.
Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame
selection screen, and then lets you choose a
different frame in the same way as Step 4.

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Press the 4 button.
The framed image appears on the display.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)

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Press the shutter release button halfway.

8

Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
• The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).
• At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames and 87 optionalframes built-in. (The CD-ROM supplied with the camera contains a
total of 90 frames, including the default frames.)• In N mode, you cannot display “Grid Display” by pressing the u
button.

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The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

Optional Frames
The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the X90. These optionalframes are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with acomputer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into
the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW104) supplied withthe camera (p.187).
Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.185

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

g Self-timer
3

2 sec.

Z Self-timer

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1

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

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select g or Z and press the 4
button.
The camera is ready to take the pictureusing the self-timer.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)

3

L

M

H

Drive Mode
Self-timer
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
To use the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.114)

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
When g is selected, the self-timer lamp lights. Three seconds before
the picture is taken, and when Z is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the selftimer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• The self-timer lamp does not light or blink in Y (Pet) mode.

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• In C (Movie) mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two
seconds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer isengaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart thecountdown.

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous
Shooting/Burst Shooting Mode)jContinuous
Shooting

Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory
before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, thelonger the interval between shots.
You can continue shooting until the memory of the SD Memory
Card or the built-in memory is full.

Burst

A Shooting(L)Burst

B Shooting(M)Burst

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In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter
release button is pressed.

The number of recorded pixels is fixed to f (2592×1944) andpictures are taken continuously. The interval between shots
becomes shorter in the following sequence: A, B, and C.

C Shooting(H)The number of pictures that can be taken continuously and the interval
between shots vary depending on the shooting conditions.

1

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select j, A, B or C and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take a series ofpictures.

L

M

H

Drive Mode
Burst Shooting(L)MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter releasebutton pressed.
• The flash does not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting cannot be selected in 9 (Green), S(Fireworks), N (Frame Composite), X (Digital Wide), F (Digital
Panorama) or C (Movie) mode.
• Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom are not available in A, B and C
modes.

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• When the Face Detection function (p.70) is activated, it works only
when taking the first shot.
• The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot.
• In I (Auto Picture) mode, pictures are taken continuously in theshooting mode first selected.

Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot)In k (Interval Shoot) mode, pictures can be taken automatically at a
certain interval from a set time. Specify the following settings.
Set the camera to take pictures in intervals from 10 seconds to 99
minutes. You can set the camera to take pictures in one second
increments from ten seconds to four minutes intervals or in one minuteincrements from four minutes to 99 minutes intervals.
Number of Set the number of shots to be taken. You can take from two pictures to
Shots
the number of recordable images. However, 1000 shots is the maximum.
Set the start delay from 0 minutes to 24 hours. The start delay can be set
in increments of 1 minute for a delay time up to 59 minutes, andStart
increments of 1 hour for a delay time of one hour or more. When set to 0
Delaymin., the first picture is taken as soon as the shutter release button ispressed.
Interval

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Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (45)to select k and press the 4
button.
The current settings for interval shooting
appear for approximately 1 minute. To takepictures with the current settings, proceed
to Step 7.

M

H

Drive Mode
Interval ShootMENU Cancel

OK OK

3

Press the 4 button.

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The [Interval Shoot] screen appears.
Interval

30 min. 0 sec.

Number of Shots 20
Start Delay

0 hr.

0 min.

OK Change

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Interval], [Number of
Shots] or [Start Delay].

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3

L

Interval ShootInterval
Number of Shots
Start Delay

0 min. 10 sec.
20 hr.

0 min.

MENU

5

Press the four-way controller (5), then use the fourway controller (23) to change the settings.
To change another setting, press the four-way controller (5).

6

When finished, press the 3 button.
The screen shown in Step 3 reappears.
The camera returns to capture status after approximately one minute.

7

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

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Press the shutter release button fully.
After the message [Starts interval shooting] appears, the display turns
off. When [Start Delay] is set to [0 min.], the display turns off after the
first image taken appears in Instant Review.
When the number of images set in [Number of Shots] is taken, themessage [Interval shooting complete] appears and the camera turns
off.
Interval shooting is not available in 9 (Green), N (Frame Composite),
X (Digital Wide), F (Digital Panorama) or C (Movie) mode.

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• Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining
number of shots and interval on the display. When the 3 button
is pressed, the message [Stop interval shooting?] appears. To cancel
interval shooting, press the 4 button.
• If the shooting interval is short, cancel operation may not succeed. In
this case, turn the mode dial to terminate the process.
• Settings for interval shooting can also be made in [Interval Shoot] inthe [A Rec. Mode] menu. Perform the same operations described in
Steps 4 to 6 to make the settings.

Taking Pictures with Automatic Exposure
Adjustment (Exposure Bracket)
You can take three consecutive pictures at different exposure levels
when the shutter release button is pressed.
The shooting order is as follows: correct exposure → negativecompensation → positive compensation.

Correct exposure

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Negative compensation

Positive compensation

1

Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2

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

L

The camera is ready to take pictures with
Auto Bracket.

M

H

Drive Mode
Auto Bracket± 0.3
MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

You can set the adjustment from ±0.3EV to ±2.0EV.

4

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

5

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select thebracketing range and press the 4 button.

Press the shutter release button fully.
Press the shutter release button once to automatically adjust the
exposure and take the three pictures at different exposures.
Auto Bracket is not available in 9 (Green), S (Fireworks), X (DigitalWide), F (Digital Panorama) or C (Movie) mode.
When [Instant Review] is set to O (On) (p.133), the third picture taken isshown in Instant Review after shooting (p.70).

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Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital WideMode)
In X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured
with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 20 mm coverage (35mm film equivalent).

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1

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X.
Press the 4 button.

1

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The camera enters X mode.
Hold the camera vertically so that the
shutter release button is on the bottom, andcompose the first image (left half of picture).
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)

4Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

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Press the shutter release button
fully.

2

The first captured image is temporarily
saved, and the shooting screen for thesecond image is displayed.

OK Exit6

Take the second image.

• To minimize distortion when taking the second image, turn the camera
so that it pivots around the right edge of the preview guide on thescreen.
• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or
if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second image on thepreview guide.
• When the Face Detection function (p.70) is activated, it works only
when taking the first shot.
• The composite image is saved with the pixel size of f (2592×1944).

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Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen tocompose the second image (right half of picture). Repeat Steps 4 and
5 to take the second image.
The stitched first and second image appears on the display (InstantReview) for one second, and then is saved.

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To Cancel after Taking the First Shot

1

When the shooting screen for the second image isdisplayed in Step 5 on p.99, press the 4 button or the
four-way controller (3).
A confirmation dialog appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23)to select an option and press the
4 button.

Taking Pictures

Save

DiscardCancelSaves the first image and you canretake the first shot. The first image
is saved in h (2048×1536).
Discards the first image and you
can retake the first shot.
Returns to the shooting screen forthe second image.

Save the image(s) andexit this screen?
Save
DiscardCancelOK OK

Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama
Mode)
In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or threecaptured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

1

In A mode, set the mode dial to H and press the fourway controller (3).
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F.
Press the 4 button.
The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction]is displayed.

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4

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose the direction in which
the images will be joined.
Set shift direction

The screen for taking the first frame isdisplayed.
When the camera detects a person’s face,
the Face Detection function is activated andthe face detection frame appears. (p.70)

1

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3

5

Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

6

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Press the shutter release button fully.
The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take thefirst frame.
If you select right (5) in Step 4:
The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on
the left edge of the display.
If you select left (4) in Step 4:
The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on
the right edge of the display.

7

Take the second frame.
Move the camera so that the semitransparent image and the actual view
overlap and press the shutter releasebutton.

1 2

SHUTTER 2nd Frame

OK Exit101

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Take the third frame.
Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to take the third frame.
The panorama images are joined and a stitched together image
appears.
The stitched image does not appear when [Instant Review] (p.133) is
P (Off).
• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or
if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or thesecond and third frames on the preview guide.
• When the Face Detection function (p.70) is activated, it works only
when taking the first shot.

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To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

1

After shooting the first frame in Step 6 on p.101 or thesecond frame in Step 7, press the 4 button or the
four-way controller (3).
A confirmation dialog appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23)to select an option and press the
4 button.
Save

DiscardCancelSaves the captured image(s) and you
can retake the first frame. When thisoption is selected after shooting thesecond frame, the first and thesecond frames are stitched together
and saved as a panoramic
photograph.
Discards the captured image(s) andyou can retake the first frame.
Returns to the previous shooting
screen.

Save the image(s) andexit this screen?
Save
DiscardCancelOK OK

Unstitched images captured in F mode are saved with a pixel size ofi (1600×1200).

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Setting the Exposure
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
Correct exposure of the subject is determined by the combination of
shutter speed and aperture value. There are many correct combinationsof shutter speed and aperture value for a particular subject. Different
combinations produce different effects.
Effect of Shutter Speed3

By changing the shutter speed, you can manipulate how time isexpressed in the pictures you create. Unlike with your own naked eyes,
in a picture you can capture a fraction of a moment or a whole period oftime, creating different effects.
Use the b (Shutter Priority) mode.

Taking Pictures

Using slower shutter speed
If the subject is moving, the image will be
blurred because the shutter is open longer.
It is possible to enhance the effect of motion(rivers, waterfalls, waves, etc.) by intentionallyusing a slower shutter speed.
Using faster shutter speed
Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow
freezing the action of a moving subject.
A faster shutter speed also helps to prevent
camera shake.

103Effect of Aperture
By changing the aperture, you can control the depth of the area thatappears in focus in the picture (the depth of field). By either narrowing
the focus to emphasize a single point or giving depth to your picture
instead you can completely change the feel of the picture you create.
Use the c (Aperture Priority) mode.

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Opening the aperture (reduce theaperture value)
Objects closer and farther than the focused
subject will be more out of focus. For instance,
if you take a picture of a flower against alandscape with the aperture open, thelandscape in front and behind the flower will be blurred, emphasizing
only the flower.
Closing the aperture (increase theaperture value)
The range in focus expands forward andbackward. For instance, if you take a picture of
a flower against a landscape with the aperture
narrowed, the landscape in front and behindthe flower will be in focus.
To Use the e (Program) Mode
This mode automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to theproper exposure according to Program Line. Use the e-dial to change
the shutter speed and aperture value while maintaining the proper
exposure.

1

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Set the mode dial to e.

2Turn the e-dial to adjust the
shutter speed and aperture value
while maintaining the proper
exposure.

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Effecty (Right)

Slows the shutter speed and increases the aperture value(closes down the aperture) in increments of 1/3EV.

f (Left)Speeds up the shutter speed and decreases the aperture
value (opens up the aperture) in increments of 1/3EV.

Taking Pictures

Shutter speed
Aperture value

To use the flash, press the b button.
The flash pops up. (p.114)

4

Take the picture.

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To Use the b (Shutter Priority) Mode
This lets you set the desired shutter speed for expressing moving
subjects. You can take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or
subjects that give a sense of movement.

1

Set the mode dial to b.

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2

Turn the e-dial to change the
shutter speed.
The shutter speed can be set within therange of 1/4000 to 4 seconds.

3

To use the flash, press the b button.
The flash pops up. (p.114)

4

Take the picture.
Flash modes , (Auto), b (Flash On), c (Auto + Red-eye) and d (FlashOn + Red-eye) are not available.
• Aperture value and sensitivity (when set to [AUTO]) are automatically
set to provide the proper exposure according to the shutter speed. If
the proper exposure value cannot be achieved, the closest value is set
and the aperture value is displayed in red.
• The shutter speed set in b mode is shared with a mode. Changing
the value in one mode automatically changes the value in the othermode.
• When the shutter speed is set to a speed slower than 1/4 seconds, a
process to reduce image roughness and unevenness (noise
reduction) is performed.
• The shutter speed is always saved. Performing a reset returns thevalue to the default setting. The default setting is 1/125 seconds.

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To Use the c (Aperture Priority) Mode
Lets you set the desired aperture value for controlling the depth of field.
The depth of field is deeper and the front and back of the focused object
is clear when aperture is set to a large value. The depth of field isshallower and the front and back of the focused object is blurred whenaperture is set to a small value.
Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on
the aperture value.

1

3Turn the e-dial to change theaperture value.

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Set the mode dial to c.

To use the flash, press the b button.
The flash pops up. (p.114)

4

Take the picture.
Flash modes , (Auto) and c (Auto + Red-eye) are not available.

107• Shutter speed and sensitivity (when set to [AUTO]) are automatically
set to provide the proper exposure according to the aperture value. If
the proper exposure value cannot be achieved, the closest value is set
and the shutter speed is displayed in red.
• The aperture value set in c mode is shared with a mode. Changing
the value in one mode automatically changes the value in the othermode.
• When the shutter speed is set to a speed slower than 1/4 seconds, a
process to reduce image roughness and unevenness (noise
reduction) is performed.
• Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture value ismaintained. However, when the current aperture value cannot be usedwith the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture value is set. In thiscase, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture
value can be used, the setting returns to the original aperture value.

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To Use a (Manual Exposure) Mode
You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitableto take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode isconvenient for taking pictures using the metered combination of the
shutter speed and aperture value or taking intentionally underexposed(darker) or overexposed (brighter) photographs.

1

2

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial to change the
shutter speed/aperture value.
Use the m button to switch between the
shutter speed and aperture value. (Thedefault setting is shutter speed.)

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3

To use the flash, press the b button.
The flash pops up. (p.114)

4

Take the picture.
• In a mode, EV compensation is unavailable.
• [AUTO] cannot be selected for sensitivity.
• Flash modes , (Auto), b (Flash On), c (Auto + Red-eye) and d(Flash On + Red-eye) are not available.

3
Taking Pictures• A warning appears if there is a large difference between the current
exposure and the proper exposure. If the difference is greater than
±2.0EV, only the exposure warning icon is displayed. If the difference
is ±2.0EV or less, the exposure warning icon is displayed and thedifference between the current exposure and the proper exposure isshown in increments of 1/3EV.
• The shutter speed and aperture value set in a mode are shared withb and c modes. Changing the values in one mode automaticallychanges the values in the other modes.
• When the shutter speed is set to a speed slower than 1/4 seconds, a
process to reduce image roughness and unevenness (noise
reduction) is performed.
• When the shutter speed or aperture value is changed, the new value
is displayed in a larger font size (height of 1.5×).
• Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture value ismaintained. However, when the current aperture value cannot be usedwith the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture value is set. In thiscase, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture
value can be used, the setting returns to the original aperture value.

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Using A (USER) Mode
To Save the Settings in E Mode
By saving the current camera settings, you can easily retrieve them bysetting the mode dial to E.
The following settings can be saved:• Shooting modes e (default setting)/b/c/a• [A Rec. Mode] menu settings• Flash Mode
• Drive Mode
• Focus Mode
• EV Compensation• u button information display• Face Detection function setting

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1
2

Set the functions to be saved.
Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as
E].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Save as E] screen appears.

5

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

Save as USER
Saves current shooting
settings in USER mode
Save
Cancel
OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The save process starts.
When the save process is completed, the camera returns to A modeor Q mode.
You can save settings in E mode only when the mode dial is set to e,b, c or a.

To Take Pictures in A Mode

Set the mode dial to A.
The saved settings are retrieved.

2
3

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1

Change the settings already saved in A mode asnecessary.
To use the flash, press the b button.
The flash pops up. (p.114)

4

Take the picture.
The settings changed in A mode are only valid when the mode dial isset to A mode. Changing the capture mode or turning off the power
returns the camera to the settings saved with [Save as A]. To change
the settings saved in A mode, perform the operations to save thesettings in A mode again.

111

Setting the Shooting Functions
Selecting the Flash Mode
, Autoa Flash Off
3Taking Picturesb Flash On
Auto +c Red-eyeFlash On +d Red-eyeSlow-speed

G SyncSlow-speed

H Sync+Red-eye

The flash discharges automatically depending on the light
conditions. If the Face Detection function is activated, the flash
mode is automatically set to d.
The flash does not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use
this mode to take pictures where flash photography isprohibited.
The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by thelight from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The
flash discharges automatically. (A pre-flash discharges before
the main flash.)This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by thelight from the flash being reflected in the subject’s eyes. The
flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. (A pre-flash
discharges before the main flash.)
For taking bright pictures of both people and backgroundindoors and outdoors at night. The flash discharges
automatically.
Discharges a pre-flash to reduce the phenomenon of red eyes
before discharging the flash with Slow-speed Sync.

• The flash mode is fixed at a in the following situations:- when n (Stage Lighting), S (Fireworks) or C (Movie) is selected
as the capture mode
- when j(Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting(L)), B (Burst
Shooting(M)), C (Burst Shooting(H)) or l (Auto Bracket) is
selected as the drive mode
- when s (Infinity) is selected as the focus mode
• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a.
• In A (Night Scene) mode, b (Shutter Priority) or a (Manual
Exposure) mode, you cannot select ,, E, c or d.
• In c (Aperture Priority) mode, you cannot select , or c.
Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause
irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. When using the
flash at an extremely close distance, a shadow of the lens may appear
in the picture taken.
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1

Press the b button.
The flash pops up and begins charging.

b button2

Press the four-way controller (4)in A mode.

3
Flashsh ModeMo
Auto
Au

MENU Cancel
Cance
cel

3
4

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to select a flash
mode.

Taking Pictures

The [Flash Mode] screen appears.

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

About the red-eye phenomenon
Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in
the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash isreflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area aroundthe subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle.
Setting the flash mode to c, d or H is also an effective way of reducing redeyes.
If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be correctedby the red-eye compensation function (p.184).
Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.144

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To Use the Flash1
2

Select a capture mode.
Press the b button.
The flash pops up and begins charging.
b (Red) blinks on the display while charging.
When the flash is fully charged, b appears on the display. (Notdisplayed in , mode)

3

3

Press the shutter release button halfway.

Taking Pictures

The focus frame (or face detection frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

4

Press the shutter release button fully.
The flash discharges and the picture is taken.

5

Push the flash down to retract.

Selecting the Focus ModeUse this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or= Standard more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area
q

Macro
1cm

I Macros Infinity
Manual\ Focuswhen the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm
to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in theautofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used for taking pictures of the subject from a distanceof 1 cm to 30 cm. (0.4 in. to 12 in.)This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is set to a
(Flash Off).
This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

AF Area
J Selection Select an area of the subject to focus on.

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1

Press the four-way controller (5)in A mode.
The [Focus Mode] screen appears.
The focus mode changes each time thefour-way controller is pressed. You can alsochange the setting using the four-way
controller (4).

2

Focus
Focu
cus
s ModeMo
Standard
rd
St

MENU Cancel
Cance
cel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

3

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.144

Taking Pictures• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = or q.
• The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode.
• When [Auto Macro] (p.118) is set to O (On) and shooting with q
selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera
automatically focuses to ∞ (Infinity). By pressing the shutter releasebutton fully, you can also take a picture even when the focus is not set.

To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

1
2
3

Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.
Press the four-way controller (5) to select \.
Press the 4 button.
The central portion of the image ismagnified to full screen on the display.

Focus
Focu
cus
s ModeMo
Manual
Focus
Focu
cus
Ma

MENU Cancel
Cance
cel

OK OK

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4

Use the four-way controller (23)to adjust the focus.
The \ indicator appears on the display toindicate the approximate distance to thesubject. Adjust the focus using the indicator
as a guide.
2 for distant focus
3 for closer focus

3

5

2m
1

0.5
OK OK

MENU

\ indicator

Press the 4 button.

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The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.
After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again
to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.
The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \indicator is displayed.
• To focus at 1 cm in \ mode, turn the zoom lever and set the zoom
position to the 1 cm indicator on the zoom bar.
• To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way
controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

To Select an Area to Focus On (AF Area Selection)
You can select an area to focus on from 25 points.

1
2
3

Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.
Press the four-way controller (5) to select J.
Press the 4 button.
The [AF Area Selection] screen appears
with the central portion selected.

Focus Mode
AF Area Selection

MENU Cancel

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OK OK

4
5

Use the four-way controller (2345) to select theposition you want to focus on.
Press the 4 button.
The focusing area is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.

Selecting the Autofocus Settings
You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.
3

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

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [=Setting].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [AF Setting] screen appears.

Rec. Mode
AF Setting
AE Metering
Flash Exp. Comp.
Movie
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction

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1

0.0

MENU Exit

To Change the Focusing Area (AF Area)
When = (Standard), q (Macro) or I (1cm Macro) is selected as thefocus mode, you can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
The camera measures a wide area in the center of the monitor(within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject.
The camera measures a narrow area in the center of the monitor(the spot focusing area) making easier for you to focus on a
K Spotspecific subject.
Automatic
The camera continues to focus on the moving subject while you
W Tracking AF are pressing the shutter release button halfway.

J Multiple

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
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Use the four-way controller (23)to change the = area setting.

AF Setting
Focusing Area
Auto Macro
Focus Assist

MENU Cancel

6

0.0

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

3

7

Press the 3 button twice.

Taking Pictures

The camera returns to capture status.
• In N (Frame Composite) and C (Movie) modes, the focusing areacannot be set to W.
• In I (Auto Picture), 9 (Green) and S (Fireworks) modes, thefocusing area is fixed at J.

To Set the Auto Macro
This sets the focus in the macro range when the distance to the subject
is 50 cm or closer.

4

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

AF Setting
Focusing Area
Auto Macro
Focus Assist

MENU

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Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
When the focus mode is set to = or J, the focus is adjusted to themacro range as necessary. When the focus mode is set to I, the focus
is only adjusted in the 1-cm macro range (1 cm to 30 cm). (Default
O setting)
When the Auto Macro function is activated during shooting, q appearson the display. (p.21)
P The focus is only adjusted in the respective focus range.

The setting is saved.

6

3

Press the 3 button twice.

To Set the Focus Assist Light
The focus assist light aids in focusing on dark subjects. This helps you
to focus on the subject in low light conditions where auto focus does notwork properly. The focus assist light is emitted from the self-timer lamp
part.

4

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

Taking Pictures

The camera returns to capture status.

AF Setting
Focusing Area
Auto Macro
Focus Assist

MENU

5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
O Focus assist light is emitted as necessary. (Default setting)
P Focus assist light is not emitted.

The setting is saved.

6

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

119• Looking at the light directly does not pose a safety hazard. However,
do not look directly into the emitter from a very short distance.
• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following
conditions:- when the capture mode is set to C (Movie)- when s (Infinity) or \ is selected as the focus mode

Setting the Image Tone3

Set the image tone of still pictures.
You can select from [Bright] (Default setting), [Natural] or [Monochrome].

Taking Pictures

1

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

2
3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a finishing tone.

Rec. Mode

MENU Cancel

5

1/4

BrightImage Tone
Recorded Pixels Natural
Monochrome
Quality LevelAWBWhite Balance
AUTO
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
When [Monochrome] is selected, [Tone Adjustment] appears on the[A Rec. Mode] menu for setting the tone of monochrome images
instead of [Saturation].

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Recorded Pixels
E

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

4000×3000

D 4000×2672

For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same
aspect ratio as HDTV

F

2992×2992

63072×2304f

2592×1944h2048×1536l

1024× 768m

640× 480

Clearer

E 4000×2256

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You can choose from nine recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details willappear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture
also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of theprinter, and other factors, you do not need to select more than therequired number of recorded pixels. h is adequate for making
postcard-size prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture andthe bigger the file size.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to use.
(Default setting : E)

For making postcard-size prints
For posting on a website or attaching to e-mailIf you select E, the aspect ratio of theimage is 16:9 and the monitor display forrecording and playback is as shown on theright.

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1

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

2
3

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

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Use the four-way controller (23)to change the number of recorded
pixels.

Recordable Image No.

MENU Cancel

5

12

12M
Image Tone
Recorded Pixels 10.7M
9M
Quality Level
9M
White Balance
7M
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO 5M
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green)mode is fixed at E.
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length
Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h.
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR)
or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f. (The number of recorded
pixels is h if you exit X mode without taking the second image.)122

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
Sets the quality for still images according to how the images will be used.
The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size
becomes larger. The selected recorded pixels also affects the size of theimage file (p.121).

C BestD

BetterE

Good

Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing on acomputer screen. (Default setting)Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mailsor posting on websites.

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

2
3

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1

Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints.

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 choose the quality level.
The maximum number of pictures you cantake is displayed at the top of the screen
when you select a quality level.

Recordable Image No.

MENU Cancel

512BrightImage Tone
Recorded Pixels 12M
Quality Level
White Balance
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-400
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
In 9 (Green) mode, the quality level is fixed at D.

123

Setting the White Balance
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balanceaccording to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

F AutoThe camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
(Default setting)G
H

Daylight

For use when taking pictures in sunlightShade

For use when taking pictures in the shade

I

Tungsten LightFor use when taking pictures under light bulb or othertungsten light

For use when taking pictures under fluorescent light

JW

Daylight Colors
Fluorescent
Daylight White
FluorescentWhite Light
FluorescentK

ManualFor use when adjusting the white balance manually

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JD
JN• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color
balance of pictures taken with the white balance set to F.
• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting
may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode” (p.238) for details.

1

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

2
3

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

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

White Balance
Auto

You can check the result of selected whitebalance setting on the preview image eachDtime you press the four-way controller(23).
MENU Cancel
OK OK
To select a type of fluorescent lighting,select an icon for the fluorescent light and press the four-way controller(5) and then use the four-way controller (23) to select a type oflighting.

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Refer to the section “Manual Setting” for instructions on adjusting thewhite balance manually.

3
Taking Pictures

5

Saving the White Balance setting 1p.144

Manual Setting
Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

1
2

In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way
controller (23) to select K.
Point the camera at the blank
sheet of paper or other material sothat it fills the frame displayed in
the center of the screen.

White Balance

D
SHUTTER Adjust

MENU Cancel

3

OK OK

Press the shutter release button fully.
The white balance is automatically adjusted.

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Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.

5

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
3
Taking Pictures

AUTO The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera.
80
The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The
100
shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
200
400
800
1600
Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by
3200
noise.
6400

1

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

2
3

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

4

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

Rec. Mode

MENU Cancel

5

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

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1/4

BrightImage Tone
Recorded Pixels AUTO
80
Quality Level
100
White Balance200
Sensitivity
ISO Corction in AUTO 400
OK OK

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Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Sensitivity setting 1p.144

Setting the ISO Correction in AUTO

3
Taking Pictures• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the number of recorded
pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
• When D (4000×2672), E(4000×2256) or F(2992×2992) isselected, you cannot select 3200 or 6400.
• When set to c (Digital SR), 9 (Green) or C (Movie) mode and A(Burst Shooting(L)), B (Burst Shooting(M)) or C (Burst Shooting(H))
is selected as the drive mode, only [AUTO] is available.
• When set to S (Fireworks) mode, the sensitivity is fixed to theminimum value.
• In a (Manual Exposure) mode, you cannot select [AUTO].
• When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), 160
is displayed as the sensitivity instead of 80 or 100.

Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO.
You can select from 80-100, 80-200, 80-400, 80-800, and 80-1600.

1

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

2
3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the sensitivity
adjustment range.

Rec. Mode

1/4

BrightImage Tone
Recorded Pixels ISO80-100
ISO80-200
Quality Level
White Balance
ISO80-400
Sensitivity
ISO80-800
ISO Corction in AUTO ISO80-1600
MENU Cancel

OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), selectfrom 160-200, 160-400, 160-800, and 160-1600.

3

Setting the AE Metering

Taking Pictures

You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered todetermine the exposure.
The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters thebrightness and determines the exposure.
The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the
M Center-weighted image with the center of the image having more influence on
the exposure.
The camera determines the exposure by metering theSpotNbrightness only at the center of the image.

L Multi-segment

1

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

2
3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a metering method.

Rec. Mode

MENU Cancel

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2/4

AF Setting
AE Metering
Flash Exp. Comp.
Movie
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction
OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the AE Metering setting 1p.144

3
Taking Pictures• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness ismetered and the exposure is determined.
• When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N,
aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button
halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again andpress the shutter release button fully.
• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting
may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode” (p.238) for details.

Compensating Flash Output
You can adjust the flash output.

1

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

2
3

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

4

Rec. Mode
AF Setting
AE Metering
Flash Exp. Comp.
Movie
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction

2/4

0.0

MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

129Compensating for Brightness (D-Range Setting)Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas fromoccurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image
is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when theimage is too dark.

1

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

3

2

Taking Pictures

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range
Setting].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Highlight Correction] or[Shadow Correction].

D-Range Setting
Highlight Correction
Shadow Correction

MENU

5
6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
The D-Range Setting icon appears on thedisplay.

38

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O
Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O
When [Highlight Correction] and [Shadow

O Correction] are both set to O

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Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction
Function

Blurred picture

Picture taken with the
Shake Reduction function

3
Taking Pictures

You can easily take sharp pictures using the Shake Reduction function.
The Shake Reduction function reduces camera shake that occurs when
the shutter release button is pressed. This is useful for taking pictures insituations where camera shake is likely to occur.
The Shake Reduction function is ideal when taking pictures in thefollowing situations:- when taking pictures in dimly lit locations, such as indoors, at night,
on cloudy days and in the shade- when taking telephoto pictures• The Shake Reduction function does not compensate for blurring
caused by subject movement. To take pictures of a moving subject,increase the shutter speed.
• The Shake Reduction function may not fully reduce camera shake
when taking close-up shots. In this case, it is recommended that thecamera be used with a tripod.
• The Shake Reduction function will not fully work when shooting with aslower shutter speed, for example when shooting a moving subject ornight scenes. In this case, it is recommended that the camera be usedwith a tripod.

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To Set the Shake Reduction
By using this function, you can correct camera shake during shooting. If
the Shake Reduction function is set to O (On), the camera automaticallycorrects any camera shake in the images you shot.

1

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

2
3
Taking Pictures

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shake
Reduction].
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
O Automatically corrects camera shake.
(Default setting)
P Does not correct camera shake.

Rec. Mode
AF Setting
AE Metering
Flash Exp. Comp.
Movie
D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction

2/4

0.0

MENU Exit

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Blink Detection Function
This specifies whether the Blink Detection function works when the Face
Detection function is activated.

1

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

2

132

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

3

Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
O Blink Detection function works.
(Default setting)
P Blink Detection function does not
work.

4

Rec. Mode

3/4

Interval ShootBlink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

3

Setting the Instant Review
Use this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed
immediately after images are shot.

1

Taking Pictures

Blink Detection 1p.70

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

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [InstantReview].
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
O Instant Review is displayed for 1
second. (Default setting)
P Instant Review is not displayed.

Rec. Mode

3/4

Interval ShootBlink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Exit

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Instant Review 1p.70

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If the Blink Detection function worked when shooting, the message[Closed eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds during InstantReview.

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

1
3

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

Taking Pictures

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the sharpness level.
F
G
H

Soft
NormalSharp

4/4

Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint

OffMENU Exit

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Color Saturation/Tone (Saturation/
Tone Adjustment)
You can set either color brightness (Saturation) or the tone ofmonochrome images (Tone Adjustment).
The items displayed change depending on the setting in [Image Tone] ofthe [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Image Tone Setting Displayed Item
Bright/Natural
Saturation
Monochrome
Tone Adjustment

1

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

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3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation](or [Tone Adjustment]).
Use the four-way controller (45)to select the level of saturation (orthe tone of monochrome images).
F
G
H

Tone Adjustment
Blue
B&W
Sepia

Off

MENU Exit

3
Taking Pictures

4

Saturation
Low
Standard
High

4/4

Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast level.

1

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

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the contrast level.
F
G
H

Low
NormalHigh

4/4Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint

OffMENU Exit

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

135Setting the Date Imprint Function
You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still
pictures.

1

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

2
3

3

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

Taking Pictures

A pull-down menu appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the Date Imprint details.
Choose from [Date], [Date & Time], [Time]or [Off].

Rec. Mode
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint

MENU Cancel

5

4/4

Date
Date & Time
Time
Off
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

6

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
• The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot
be deleted.
• Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print thedate and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time
imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap.
• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set(p.21).
• The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the date format
style set with “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47).

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Setting the Green Button
You can assign one of the following functions to the 9 (Green) button:[9 Green Mode] (p.72) or [Fn Setting]. You can activate the assigned
function by just pressing the 9 (Green) button.
Green ModeFn Setting

Default settings of Fn Setting
Four-way Controller
2
3
4
5

1

Still Picture Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Sensitivity

Movie Mode
Movie SR
Recorded Pixels
White Balance
Focusing Area

3
Taking Pictures

Press the 9 button to shoot in 9 (Green) mode. (Default setting)Press the 9 button to use the functions assigned to the four-way
controller (2345). By assigning frequently used functions to thefour-way controller, you can easily change the settings during
shooting.
The functions that can be set differ depending on the capture mode
used before the 3 button is pressed.
• When you press the 3 button in still picture capture mode:
Still picture capture functions are assigned.
• When you press the 3 button in movie recording mode:
Movie recording functions are assigned.

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

2

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

Rec. Mode

3/4

Interval ShootBlink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
MemoryGreen Button
MENU Cancel

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Green Button] screen appears.

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

Green Button
Q

9Green ModeFn Setting

When [Green Mode] is selected, proceed to
Step 9.
MENU Cancel

5

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The Fn Setting screen appears.

3

6

Taking Pictures

Use the four-way controller (23)to select a key to which to assign afunction.

Green Button
Q

+
+
+
+

Fn Setting
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
WB White Balance
Sensitivity

MENU

7

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

8

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the function you want toregister.
The following functions can be registered.

Green Button
Q

+
+
+
+

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
WB White Balance
Sensitivity
AF Focusing Area
Auto Macro

MENU Cancel

Still picture mode
functionsMovie mode
functions

OK OK

Recorded Pixels/Quality Level/White Balance/Sensitivity/
Focusing Area/Auto Macro/AE Metering/Highlight
Correction/Shadow Correction/Shake Reduction/
Sharpness/Saturation (Tone Adjustment)*1/Contrast
Recorded Pixels/Movie SR/White Balance/Focusing Area/
Sharpness/Saturation (Tone Adjustment)*1/Contrast*1 When [Bright] or [Natural] is selected for [Image Tone] on the [A Rec.
Mode] menu, [Saturation] is displayed, and when [Monochrome] isselected, [Tone Adjustment] is displayed.

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Press the 4 button.
The setting is registered.
Repeat Steps 6 to 9 to register other keys.

10 Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
Only one function can be registered to each key.

3

1

Press the 9 button in A mode.
The functions registered with Fn Setting on the [Fn Setting] screen
appear.
The displayed functions differ depending on whether the camera is instill picture mode or movie mode before the 9 button is pressed.

2

3

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

12M

WB
AWB

Use the four-way controller (23or 45) to change the setting.

ISO
AUTO

12M

WB
AWB

Recorded Pixels

4

Taking Pictures

To Use Fn Setting

ISO
AUTO

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

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Recording Movies
Recording a Movie
Use this to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.

1

In A mode, set the mode dial to C (Movie).
C mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
The following information appears on
the display.
1 Movie mode icon
2 Recording indicator (blinks during
recording)
3 Remaining recordable time
4 Focus frame (does not appear during
recording)
5 Movie shake reduction icon

3

1

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5

4

You can change the captured area by
turning the zoom lever to the left or right.
Right (x) Enlarges the subject.
Left (w) Widens the area that is
captured by the camera.

2

Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording starts.
You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD
Memory Card is full, or the file size of the recorded movie reaches 2
GB.

3

Press the shutter release button fully.
Recording stops.
Playing Back a Movie 1p.149

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Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed

3
Taking Pictures• The flash does not discharge in C mode.
• The focus mode can be changed before recording starts.
• When the focus mode is set to \ (Manual Focus), you can adjust thefocus before recording starts.
• The optical zoom can be used only before recording, while the Digital
Zoom is available both before and during recording.
• While recording a movie, you cannot use the u button to switch theinformation displayed on the monitor.
• When the shooting mode is set to C, the Face Detection function is
automatically activated. You can switch to Smile Capture or Face
Detection Off by pressing the I button before starting recording of amovie (p.70). When the Smile Capture function is selected, movie
recording starts automatically when the camera detects the subject’s
smile. However, depending on the condition of the detected faces,
movie recording may not start automatically because the Smile
Capture function may not work. If this happens, press the shutter
release button to start movie recording.

If you keep the shutter release button pressed for one second or more,recording will continue as long as you keep the button pressed.
Recording stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button.

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate
for Movies
You can choose the number of recorded pixels and frame rate settings
for movies.
The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the filesize. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie,
but the file size becomes larger.
3

Recorded Frame
Pixels
Rate

Use

M

1280×720 30 fps

Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Movement isrecorded smoothly. (Default setting)F

1280×720 15 fps

Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Increases thetotal recording time by making the file size smaller.

G

640×480

30 fpsSuitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
Movement is recorded smoothly.

H

640×480

Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
15 fps Increases the total recording time by making the filesize smaller.

I

320×240

30 fpsJ

320×240

Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
15 fps Increases the total recording time by making the filesize smaller.

Taking Pictures

Settings

Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
Movement is recorded smoothly.

* The frame rate (fps) indicates the number of frames per second.

1

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

2
3

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

4
5

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

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Use the four-way controller (23)to change the number of recorded
pixels and frame rate.

Rec. TimeMENU Cancel

7

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Recorded Pixels
Movie SR

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

3

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

Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)
Function
In C mode, you can compensate camera shake while you are recording
a movie with the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.

1

Taking Pictures

8

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

2
3

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

4
5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR].
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
O Automatically corrects camera shake.
(Default setting)
P Does not correct camera shake.
The setting is saved.

6

Movie
Recorded Pixels
Movie SR

MENU

Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
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Saving the Settings (Memory)

3
Taking Pictures

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when thecamera 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 O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved
or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O
or P in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items notlisted here are always saved in the selected settings when the camera isturned off.)If you select O, the settings will be saved in the status they were in
immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P, thesettings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The
table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item
is O or P.
Item

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Description

Default
Page
Settings

Face Detection

The Face Detection mode set by using the I
buttonP

Flash Mode

The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4)

O

p.112

p.70

Drive Mode

The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2)P

p.92p.97

Focus Mode

The focus mode set with the four-way controller
(5)

P

p.114

Zoom Position

The zoom position set with the zoom lever

P

p.74

MF Position

The manual focus position set with the four-way
controller (23)

P

p.115

White Balance

The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu

P

p.124

Sensitivity

The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu

P

p.126

EV
The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec.
Compensation Mode] menu

P

p.76

AE Metering

The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu

P

p.128

Digital Zoom

The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
menu

O

p.76

DISPLAY

The information display mode selected with theu buttonP

p.20

File No.

If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when O (On)has been selected, file numbers are assigned
sequentially

O

—

1

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

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

4

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

Memory1/3Face Detection
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position

3
Taking Pictures

2
3

MENU

5
6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.

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Memo

146

4 Playing Back andDeleting Images

Playing Back Images .............................. 148
Deleting Images ...................................... 161
Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment ............................................ 169

Playing Back Images
Playing Back Still Pictures

Q button
Four-way controller

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images

1

Press the Q button after taking a
picture.

File number
100 - 0038

The camera enters the Q mode and theimage appears on the display (Singleimage display).

Edit

2

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

To Delete the Displayed Image
Press the i button while the image isdisplayed to display the Delete screen. Pressthe four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]and press the 4 button.

100 - 0017

DeleteCancel
OK OK

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Playing Back a Movie
You can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played backat the same time.

e-dialQ button
Four-way controller

2

4

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the movie you want to play back.
Press the four-way controller (2).

100 - 0017
00:30

Playback starts.

Available operations during playback
e-dial to the right (y)e-dial to the left (f)Four-way controller (2)Four-way controller (5)Edit

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Increases the volume.
Reduces the volume.
Pauses playback.
Fast-forwards playback while the button is held down.
Plays back in reverse.
Four-way controller (4)Fast-reverses playback while the button is held down.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

1

Available operations while playback is paused
Four-way controller (2) Resumes playback.
Four-way controller (5) Forwards the frame.
Four-way controller (4) Reverses the frame.

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
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Multi-Image Display
Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display
You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.

1

In Q mode, turn the e-dial to theleft (f).
The four-image display appears showing a
page consisting of four thumbnail images.
Turn the e-dial to the left (f) again to switch
to the nine-image display.

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images

A page consisting of four or nine thumbnail
images appears. The displayed images
change four or nine images at a time pageby page.
Use the four-way controller (2345) tomove the frame. If there are too many
images to display on one page, pressing thefour-way controller (24) while the image
1 is selected will display the previous
page. Similarly, if you choose image 2 andpress the four-way controller (35), thenext page appears.
♦ (Folder divider icon) indicates that theprevious or next image is stored in a
separate folder.
The icons that appear on the images
indicate the following:(No icon)O
C

Still picture without soundStill picture with soundMovie (the first frame appears)

Four-Image Display
Frame

1

2
Select & Delete 100-0010

Folder divider icon
Nine-Image Display
Folderdivider icon
Frame
1

2
Select & Delete 100-0010

Press the 4 button to switch to singleimage display of the selected image.
Press the Q button to switch to A mode.

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Folder Display/Calendar Display
In nine-image display, turn the e-dial to the left (f) to switch to folder
display or calendar display.

1

In Q mode, turn the e-dial to theleft (f) three times.
The screen changes to folder display orcalendar display.

Folder display
The list of folders with recorded images
appears.

100

101

103

104

100_0707

Calendar display
Images are displayed by date in calendar
format.
The thumbnail of the first image recorded oneach date is displayed on the calendar.
O appears for dates on which a still picturewith voice memo was the first recorded file.

4

102

Frame
SUN MON TUE WED THU

FRI

SAT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

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Four-way controller
Moves the frame.
(2345)
Displays the images in thee-dial to the rightselected folder in nine(y)/ 4 button
image display.
Returns to nine-image
3 buttondisplay.
Switches to calendar
9 buttondisplay.

Frame

28

2010. 02

Four-way controller (2345) Moves the frame.
Displays the images recorded on the selectede-dial to the right (y)date in nine-image display.
Displays the first image recorded on the
4 buttonselected date in single-image display.
3 button
Returns to nine-image display.
9 button
Switches to folder display.

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Using the Playback Function

1

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

2

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose an icon.
The guide for the selected function appears
below.

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152

3

Press the 4 button.
The selected playback function is called up.

Slideshow

1/2

For continuously playing
back images. Screen orsound effects can be set
OK OK
MENU Cancel

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Edit

MENU

Slideshow

1/2

Image Rotation

For continuously playing
back images. Screen orsound effects can be set
OK OK

1/2

Rotates captured images.
Useful when viewing
vertical images on a TV
OK OK

MENU Cancel

MENU Cancel

OK38

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Closes the Playback Mode
Palette and goes to A mode.

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Goes to the screen for
selected playback function.

You can turn the guide display off for each function on the Playback
Mode Palette. (p.214)

Playing Back and Deleting Images

SHUTTER

Press halfway

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Playback Mode Palette

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154

Description
For continuously playing back images. Screen oru Slideshow
sound effects can be set.
Rotates captured images. Useful when viewings Image Rotation
vertical images on a TV.
Reduces the size of faces in the image, for wellN Small Face Filter proportioned portraits.
For modifying images with a Color filter or SoftP Digital Filter
filter.
For composing an image with a frame. SelectN Frame Composite Overwrite or Save as to save.
Save as Still For saving one frame from a movie as a still
Image
picture.
[DivideFor dividing a movie into two.
MoviesRed-eyeFor compensating for red-eye. May not work due to
Z Compensation
the condition of the image.
Changes Recorded Pixels and Quality Level ton Resizemake the file size smaller.
For cropping images to the size you like. Saved aso Cropping
a new image.
For copying images and sounds between the builtp Image/Sound Copy in memory and SD Memory Card.
Attaches sound to images. Recording is possible\ Voice Memotill the memory card is full.
Protects images and sounds from accidental
Z Protectdeletion. Formatting will delete.
For the print settings. Useful when printing at ar DPOF
printing service.
For recovering image and sounds which were
Image
Recovery]
accidentally deleted.
For setting a captured image as the Start-up
Start-up
ScreenR
Screen.
Movie Edit

Playback Mode

Page
p.155
p.157
p.178
p.180
p.185

p.188

p.184
p.176
p.177
p.190
p.196
p.166
p.192
p.165
p.214

Slideshow
You can play back recorded images one after another.

1
2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image to start the slideshow with.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

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

Slideshow

1/2

4

Press the 4 button.
The slideshow setting screen appears.

5

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

Slideshow starts
Start
Interval
Screen EffectSound Effect
MENU

6

3sec.
Wipe
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The slideshow starts.
Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
To resume the slideshow, press the 4 button again.

7

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images

For continuously playing
back images. Screen orsound effects can be set
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Press any button other than the 4 button.
The slideshow stops.

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To Set 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

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Interval] in Step 5 on
p.155.

Start
Interval
Screen EffectSound Effect

3sec.
Wipe

MENU

2

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

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval
and press the 4 button.
Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.] or [30sec.].

4
5

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

6

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the screen
effect and press the 4 button.
Wipe
Checker
Fade
Off

7
8

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
No effect

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

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] andpress the 4 button.
The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the
4 button.
• Movies or pictures with sound will 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 amovie or a picture with sound skips to the next image.
• Panorama images will be scrolled for display from left to right in 4
seconds before the next picture is played back, regardless of theinterval or screen effect setting.

4

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.169

1

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

2

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

3

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

Image Rotation

1/2

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Rotating the Image

Rotates captured images.
Useful when viewing
vertical images on a TV
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

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5

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the rotation
direction and press the 4
button.
The rotated image is saved.
MENU Cancel

OK OK• Images taken with the F (Digital Panorama) mode and movies
cannot be rotated.
• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotatedstate.

4

Zoom Playback

Playing Back and Deleting Images

You can magnify an image up to ten times.

1
2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image you want to magnify.
Turn the e-dial to the right (y).
The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10).
Continuing to turn the e-dial to the right (y)changes the magnification continuously.

You can use the guide mark “+” thatappears at the bottom left of the screen to
check which portion of the image ismagnified.

2.0×
2.0

Available operations while an image ismagnified
Four-way controller(2345)
e-dial to
the right (y)e-dial tothe left (f)158

Moves the position to bemagnifiedMakes the image larger(max. ×10)
Makes the image smaller(min. ×1.1)

Guide

3

Press the 4 button.
The image returns to single-image display.
• When [Quick Zoom] (p.213) is set to O (On), you can magnify theimage at 10x by simply rotating the e-dial to the right (y) once.
• Movies cannot be magnified.

Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically(Face Close-up Playback)You can enjoy playing back images with the subjects’ faces zoomed up
simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if the Face
Detection function operated when the images were taken.

2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image you want to magnify.
Confirm that the I icon is displayed in the image andpress the I button.
The image is magnified around the face firstdetected when the image was taken.

If multiple faces were detected when theimage was taken, the subjects’ faces arezoomed up on each time the I button ispressed in order of the detection during
shooting.

1/2

2/2

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1

4

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Available operations during Face closeup playback modee-dial to
the right (y)e-dial tothe left (f)34Playing Back and Deleting Images
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Zooms in on the subject being
displayed for face close-up
playback from an equal orslightly larger magnification
ratio.
Zooms out on the subject being
displayed for face close-up
playback from an equal orslightly smaller magnification
ratio.

Press the 4 button.
The image returns to single-image display.
The magnification ratio for Face close-up playback may differ dependingon the conditions such as the size of the face detected when shooting.

Deleting Images
You can delete images that you do not want to keep.
When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted
Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the X90 (p.165).
Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been
turned off after deletion as long as the SD Memory Card has not been removed.
However, deleted images and sounds cannot be recovered after operations towrite data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving
DPOF settings, resizing images, cropping images, or formatting has been
performed.

4

You can delete a single image.
Protected images cannot be deleted (p.166).

1
2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image you want to delete.
Press the i button.
A confirmation screen appears.

3

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

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Playing Back and Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

DeleteCancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The image is deleted.
Recovering Deleted Images 1p.165

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To Delete the Sound from an Image
If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.196), you candelete the sound without deleting the image.

1

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image with sound.
U appears on the images with sound.

2

Press the i button.
A confirmation screen appears.

3
4

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

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Delete Sound
DeleteCancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
The sound data is deleted.
• Select [Delete] in Step 3 to delete both the image and sound data.
• You cannot delete only the sound in a movie.

Deleting Selected Images
You can delete several images selected from the four-/nine-image
display at once.
Protected images cannot be deleted (p.166).

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1

In Q mode, turn the e-dial to theleft (f) once or twice.
Four-image display or nine-image display
appears.

2

Press the i button.
P appears on the images.

Select & Delete 100-0010

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the images
that you want to delete and press
the 4 button.
O appears on the selected images.
MENU Cancel
OK
Turn the e-dial to the right (y) to display the
Deleteselected image in a single screen and check
whether you want to delete it or not. Turning to the left returns to four/nine-image display. However, protected images cannot be displayed insingle-image display.

4

Press the i button.
A confirmation dialog appears.

5

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

Playing Back and Deleting Images

3

4

Delete all selected
images/sounds?
Select & Delete
Cancel
MENU

6

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The selected images are deleted.
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Deleting All Images
You can delete all the images at once.
Protected images cannot be deleted (p.166).

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
4

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

3 min.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

MENU Exit

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Delete All] screen appears.

4

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

Delete All
Delete all
images/sounds?
Delete All
Cancel
OK OK

5Press the 4 button.
All the images are deleted.

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Setting
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Guide Display
Reset
Delete All
Pixel MappingRecovering Deleted Images
You can recover images or sounds that were taken with this camera andthen deleted.
If any of the following operations have been performed after deleting animage, the deleted image cannot be recovered.
- Taking a picture/movie or recording a voice memo
- Protect setting/DPOF setting/Resizing/Cropping- Formatting- Removing the SD Memory Card

1

After deleting the image(s), press the four-way
controller (3).

4The Playback Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select ] (Image
Recovery).
When 8 is displayed, there are no images
that can be recovered.

3

Image Recovery

2/2

For recovering image andsound files which wereaccidentally deleted
OK OK
MENU Cancel

Press the 4 button.
The number of recoverable images appears.
If you selected 8 and pressed the 4 button, the message [No image
to be processed] appears. In this case, press the 4 button to returnto the Playback Mode Palette.

4

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

Playing Back and Deleting Images

2

5 image(s)Want to recover?
Recover
Cancel
OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The images are recovered.
• Recovered images/sounds have the same file name as before they
were deleted.
• Up to a maximum of 999 deleted image files can be recovered.

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.

14Playing Back and Deleting Images

2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image you want to protect.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

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

2/2

Protect

Protects images and sounds
from accidental deletion.
Formatting will delete
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

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

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Single Image/Sound].
Single Image/SoundAll Images/Sounds
Cancel
OK OK

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6

Press the 4 button.
The message [Protects this image/sound] appears.
To protect another image, use the four-way controller (45) to selectanother image.

7

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

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Protects thisimage/soundProtect
Unprotect
Cancel
OK OK

8Press the 4 button.

• To cancel the protection of the image, select [Unprotect] in Step 7.
• Y appears on the protected images during playback.
• The maximum number of images you can protect in succession with[Single Image/Sound] is 99.

To Protect All Images

1

Select [All Images/Sounds] in Step
5 on p.166.

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images

The selected image is protected and the screen shown in Step 5
reappears.
To protect other images, repeat Steps 5 to 8. Select [Cancel] to exit theProtect setting.

Single Image/SoundAll Images/Sounds
Cancel
OK OK

2Press the 4 button.

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3

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

Protects all
images/sounds
Protect
Unprotect
Cancel
OK OK

4Press the 4 button.
All the images are protected and the screen shown in Step 1
reappears.

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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Cancel] andpress the 4 button.
The Playback Mode Palette reappears.
Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card is formatted(p.200).
To cancel the protection of all your images, select [Unprotect] in Step 3.

Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment
By connecting the camera to a TV or other device with a video IN jack or
HDMI terminal, you can play back images.
Choose a terminal type that matches your purpose or AV device.
AV CableVideo OutHDMI Out

Provided(I-AVC7)
Commerciallyavailable *1

Output during
Shooting

Output during
Playback

z

z

×

z

*1 The camera has a Type D HDMI terminal.

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images• If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of
the AC adapter kit K-AC106 (optional) is recommended. (p.35)• For AV device with multiple video IN jacks, check the operating manualof the AV device, and select the video IN jack to which the camera isconnected.
• You cannot output a composite and HDMI video signal at the sametime.
• You cannot adjust the volume on the camera when connected to an
AV device. Adjust the volume on the AV device.

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Connecting the Camera to a Video IN JackUse the provided AV cable (I-AVC7) to connect the camera to a device
with a video IN jack.

1
2

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images
170

Turn the AV device and camera off.
Open the terminal cover, face the arrow on the provided
AV cable toward the 2 mark on the camera, andconnect the cable to the PC/AV terminal.

AUDIO
VIDEO (L)(R)

3
4

Connect the other end of the AV cable to the video IN
jack on the AV device.
Turn the AV device and camera on.
The camera turns on in video mode, and the camera information isdisplayed on the screen of the connected AV device.

To Select the Video Output Format
When the hometown is set with the initial setting (p.43), the video output
format is set in accordance with that region. Depending on the country
or region, images may fail to be played back with the set video output
format. If this happens, change the video output format setting.

1
2Turn the camera on.
Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

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

4

Press the four-way controller (5).

Playing Back and Deleting Images

3
4

A pull-down menu appears.

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [NTSC] or [PAL].

Setting

MENU Cancel

6

2/4

USB Connection MSC
NTSC
Video OutPALHDMI Out
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
5 sec.
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

7

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
The video output format differs depending on the region. When you set[Select Time] in the World Time setting (p.205) to X (Destination), thevideo output setting changes to the video output format for that city.

171Connecting the Camera to an HDMI Terminal
Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a
device with an HDMI terminal.

1
2Turn the AV device and camera off.
Open the terminal cover and connect the HDMI cable to
the HDMI terminal.

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3
4

Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN
jack on the AV device.
Turn the AV device and camera on.
The camera turns on in HDMI mode, and the camera information isdisplayed on the screen of the connected AV device.
• The camera has a Type D HDMI terminal. Use a commerciallyavailable HDMI cable that matches your AV device.
• Nothing is displayed on the camera monitor during HDMI output.

To Select the HDMI Output Format
Set the output signal format of the HDMI terminal.

1
2Turn the camera on.
Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

3
4

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

Use the four-way controller (23)to select an HDMI output format.
The maximum size which the camera
and AV device support is automaticallyselected. (Default setting)
1080i 1920×1080i
720p
1280×720p
480p*1 720×480p
Auto

Setting

2/4

USB Connection MSC
NTSC
Video OutHDMI Out
Auto
Eye-Fi
1080i
Brightness Level 720p
Power Saving
480p
MENU Cancel

OK OK*1 When [480p] is selected, HDMI output format switches between 480p
[NTSC] and 576p (720×576p) [PAL] depending on the video output
format setting.

6

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

7

Playing Back and Deleting Images

5

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
When the HDMI output format is set to [1080i] or [720p], the display may
appear with a screen design that differs from that displayed on thecamera.

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Images

Editing Images ........................................ 176
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 192

Editing Images
Changing the Image Size (Resize)
By changing the recorded pixels and quality of a selected image, you can make its
file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking
pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by making theimages smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
• Images taken with the recorded pixels of D (4000×2672)/ E(4000×2256)/F (2992×2992) or with the F (Digital Panorama)
mode and movies cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger resolution and higher quality level than thatof the original image.

1
5
Editing and Printing Images

2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose 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).

1/2

ResizeChanges Recorded Pixels
and Quality Level to makethe file size smaller
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
The screen for choosing the number of recorded pixels and quality
level appears.

5

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

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Recorded Pixels
Quality Leve
Level
vel
MENU Cance
Cancel
cel

12 M
OK OK

6

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

7

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

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancel
OK OK

8Press the 4 button.
The resized image is saved.

Cropping Images

5

Images taken with the recorded pixels of D (4000×2672)/ E(4000×2256)/F (2992×2992) or with the F (Digital Panorama)
mode and movies cannot be cropped.

1
2

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

3

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

Cropping

Editing and Printing Images

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

1/2

For cropping images to thesize you like. Saved as a
new image
OK OK
MENU Cancel

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4

Press the 4 button.
The cropping screen appears.
The largest size of the cropped image is shown with a green frame on thescreen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping frame size.

5

Choose the cropping area.
The following operations move the green frameand set the area for cropping on the screen.
e-dialChanges the size of thecropping frame.
Four-way controller Moves the cropping frame(2345)
up, down, left and right
9 button
Rotates the cropping frame• The button is only displayedwhen the cropping frame
can be rotated.

5

6

MENU

OK

Cancel

OK

Press the 4 button.

Editing and Printing Images

The cropped image is saved with a new file name.
The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to
the size of the cropped image.

Processing Images So That Faces Look Smaller
Images are processed to reduce the size of people’s faces detected with theFace Detection function (p.70) when taking pictures so that they look smaller.

1
2

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

3

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select N (Small Face
Filter).

Small Face Filter

1/2

Reduces the size of faces
in the image, for wellproportioned portraits
OK OK
MENU Cancel

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4

Press the 4 button.
Face detection frames appear on the faces that can be corrected.
Proceed to Step 6 when there is only one detection frame.

5

Use the four-way controller(2345) to select a face to beprocessed.
A green frame indicates the face that is tobe processed.
OK OK

6
7

Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the reduction ratio.
Approx. 5 %Approx. 7 %Approx. 10 %5
MENU Cancel

8

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

9

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

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancelEditing and Printing Images

F
G
H

OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.
The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed.

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You may not be able to process images in the following situations:- when the size of face is too large or too small in relation to an image- when faces are located in the edges of an image
In such cases, the face detection frame in Step 4 will not appear.

Using the Digital Filters
This function lets you change the color tones and perform special
processing on a selected image.
Processes the image into one that has the look of a black and whitephotograph.
Sepia
Processes the image into one that has the look of a sepia photograph.
Toy Camera Processes the image that looks as though it was shot with a toy camera.
Retro
Processes the image into one that has the look of an old photo.
Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose
Colorfrom six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
Extract
Extracts only a specific color and processes the rest of the image into
Color
black and white. You can choose from three filters: red, green, and blue.
Color
There are four filters: Sky Blue/Fresh Green/Delicate Pink/Autumn
EmphasisLeaves.
Soft
Processes the image into a soft image that appears soft overall.
Fish-eyeCreates an image that looks as though it was shot with a fish-eye lens.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image.
B&W

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Editing and Printing Images

Movies, images taken with the F (Digital Panorama) mode or images
taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function.

1
2

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

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3

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

1/2

Digital Filter

For modifying images witha Color filter or Softfilter
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
1
3
5
7
9

2
4
6
8
10

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection.

To Select a B&W, Sepia or Soft Filter

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter.
The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears.

6

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

7

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

5
Editing and Printing Images

The filter selection screen appears.
1 B&W
2 Sepia
3 Toy Camera
4 Retro5 Color
6 Extract Color
7 Color Emphasis
8 Soft9 Fish-eye
10 Brightness

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancel
OK OK

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Press the 4 button.
The image processed with the filter is saved.

To Select a Retro, Color, Extract Color or Color Emphasis Filter

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter.
The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears.

6

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

Retro

The filter color changes in the following
sequence each time the four-way controller(5) is pressed.
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Retro
Original image → Amber → Blue
Color
Red → Pink → Purple → Blue → Green → Yellow
Extract Color
Red → Green → Blue
Color Emphasis Sky Blue → Fresh Green → Delicate Pink → Autumn Leaves

5
Editing and Printing Images

7

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

8

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

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancel
OK OK

9Press the 4 button.
The image processed with the filter is saved.

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To Select a Toy Camera, Fish-eye or Brightness Filter

5

Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter.
The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears.

6

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

Toy Camera

MENU Cancel

Toy Camera
Fish-eye
Brightness

Default SettingStandard
MediumStandard

Four-way controller(5)StrongStrongBrightPress the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

8

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

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancelOK OK

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Editing and Printing Images

7

Four-way controller
(4)
Weak
Weak
Dark

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The image processed with the filter is saved.

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Compensating for Unwanted Red-eye Effects
You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject toappear with red eyes.
• The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on images takenwith the F (Digital Panorama) mode, movies or on images where red
eyes cannot be detected on the camera. If you choose them to apply
this function, an error message appears in Step 4.
• The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures
taken with this camera.

1
2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image you want to correct.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

5
Editing and Printing Images

3

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

Red-eye Compensation 1/2

For compensating red-eye.
May not work due to thecondition of the image
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

5

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

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancel
OK OK

6Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved.

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Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)
This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are
90 frames already stored in the camera.
The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with therecorded pixels of D (4000×2672)/E (4000×2256)/F(2992×2992), images taken with the F (Digital Panorama) mode,
movies, and images of size h (2048×1536) or smaller. If you choose
them to apply this function, an error message appears in Step 4.

1
2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the image to which you want to add a frame.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

Frame Composite

1/2

For composing an image
with a frame. Select Overwrite or Save as to save
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

5

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

y5
Editing and Printing Images

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

OK OK

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6

Turn the e-dial to the right (y).

The selected frame appears in singleimage display.
You can choose another frame using eitherof the following operations.

5Four-wayLets you choose a different
controller (45) frame.
e-dial to the left Returns to the 9-frame display of(f)
the frame selection screen, andthen lets you choose a different
frame in the same way as Step 5.

Editing and Printing Images

7

f

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The frame position and size adjustment
screen appears.
You can adjust them using either of thefollowing operations.
Four-way controller Lets you adjust the(2345)
position of the image
e-dial
Makes the image larger orsmaller.

8

MENU

OK

Cancel

OK

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

9

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

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save asCancelOK OK

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10 Press the 4 button.
The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of h (2048×1536).

Optional Frames
The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the X90. These optionalframes are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a computer orthe built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into the built-in
memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW104) supplied with the camera.

To Copy Frames

1

2

4
5
6
7

8

If you leave the SD Memory Card in the camera, the frames will becopied onto the card, not into the camera's built-in memory.

Connect the camera to the computer using theprovided USB cable (I-USB7).
Refer to “Viewing Images on a Computer” (p.219) for instructions onconnecting the camera to a computer.

When the device detection window opens, click[Cancel].
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW104) into the CD-ROM drive.
When the installer window opens, click [EXIT].
If there is not already a “FRAME” folder in the root
directory of the camera (removable disk), create the folder.
Copy the desired files from the FRAME folder in theroot directory of the CD-ROM to the FRAME folder on
the camera (removable disk).
For information on working with files on your computer, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the computer.

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Editing and Printing Images

3

Remove the SD Memory Card from the camera.

Disconnect the USB cable from the computer andcamera.
Refer to “Viewing Images on a Computer” (p.219) for instructions on
disconnecting the cable.
Frames can be stored both in the built-in memory and on the SD
Memory Cards, but using large numbers of frames may slow down
processing speed.
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To Use a New Frame
The frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source canbe used for adding a frame to pictures.
• Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in thebuilt-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
• The FRAME folder is created when the SD Memory Card is formatted
with this camera.
• For more information on downloading, refer to the PENTAX website.

Editing Movies
You can select a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture
or divide a movie into two.
5

1

Editing and Printing Images

2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the movie you want to edit.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

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

1/2

Movie Edit

For cutting out a still
image from a movie or
dividing a movie
OK OK
MENU Cancel

4

Press the 4 button.
The movie edit selection screen appears.
Subsequent steps vary depending on yourselection.

Save as Still Image
Divide Movies
CancelOK OK

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To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture

5
6

Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection
screen.
Press the 4 button.
The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture.

7

Use the four-way controller(2345) to choose the frame youwant to save.
2 Plays or pauses the movie
3 Stops the movie and returns to thefirst frame
4 Reverses the movie frame by frame
5 Advances the movie frame by frame

Select the image
to save
1
MENU Cancel

OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
The selected frame is saved as a still picture.

To Divide a Movie

5
6

Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen.
Press the 4 button.
The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.

7

Use the four-way controller(2345) to determine thedividing position.
2 Plays or pauses the movie
3 Stops the movie and returns to thefirst frame
4 Reverses the movie frame by frame
5 Advances the movie frame by frame

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00:09

Editing and Printing Images

8100 - 0042
00:06

SelectSe ct image
ima
mage fordividing
viding posi
positionsitiondivi
1
MENU Cancel
Cance
cel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
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Use the four-way controller (23)to select [Divide].
Divide at this position?
DivideCancel
OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.
The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are
saved as new files, and the original one is deleted.
The protected movies cannot be divided.

5

Copying Images

Editing and Printing Images

You can copy images from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Cardand vice versa. This function can only be selected when an 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.

2

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

Image/Sound Copy

1/2

For copying images andsounds between the builtin
memory and SD memory card
OK OK
MENU Cancel

3

Press the 4 button.
The copying method selection screen appears.
Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection.

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To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card
All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Cardat once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enoughspace on the SD Memory Card.

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select [2}{].
SD
SD

Cancel
OK OK

5Press the 4 button.
All the images are copied to the SD Memory Card.

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

5

Selected images from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in
memory one by one at a time.

Editing and Printing Images

4
5
6

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2].
Press the 4 button.
Use the four-way controller (45)to select the image you want tocopy.

100 - 0017

Copies this image/sound

MENU Cancel

7

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The selected image is copied to the built-in memory.
• If sound (voice memo) has been added to an image, the image iscopied with the sound.
• 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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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.
If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it (p.136), do
not set [Date] to O (On) in DPOF setting. If you select O, the imprinted
date and/or time may overlap.

Printing a Single Image
Set the following items for each image.
5
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.

In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

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

DPOF

For the print settings.
Useful when printing at a
printing service
OK OK
MENU Cancel

3

Press the 4 button.
The DPOF setting method selection screen appears.

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4

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

5Press the 4 button.
The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears.

6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select an image.
If DPOF settings have already been made for the selected image, theprevious number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

7

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

100 - 0017

Applies DPOF settings
to this image
00

Date
MENU Cancel

8

Press the 9 button to switch O or
P for [Date] setting.
O The date will be imprinted.
P The date will not be imprinted.
To continue setting DPOF print order data,
repeat Steps 6 to 8.

9

OK OK

100 - 0017

Applies DPOF settings
to this image
Copies
Date

01

Date
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Editing and Printing Images

CopiesDate

5

Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved and the screen shown in Step 4 reappears.
Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing
lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if O (On) is
selected in the DPOF setting.
To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 7 andpress the 4 button.

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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
2

Select [All Images] in Step 4 on p.193.
Press the 4 button.
The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.

3

Choose the number of copies andswitch O or P for [Date] setting.
Refer to Steps 7 and 8 in “Printing a Single
Image” (p.193) for details on how to makethe settings.

Applies DPOF settings
to all images
Copies
Date

01

Date
MENU Cancel

5
Editing and Printing Images
194

4

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The settings for all the images are saved and the DPOF setting method
selection screen reappears.
• The number of copies specified in the [All Images] setting applies to all
the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.
• Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made with[All Images].

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Adding a Voice Memo to Images ........... 196

Adding a Voice Memo to Images
You can add a voice memo to your still pictures.

Recording a Voice Memo

1
2

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the still picture to which you want to add a voice
memo.
Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3

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

Voice Memo

2/2

Attaches sound to images.
Recording is possible till
the memory card is full
OK OK
MENU Cancel

6
Recording and Playing Back Sound
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4

Press the 4 button.
Recording starts.

5100 - 0038
࡮01:31:44
01:31:44

Press the 4 button.
Recording stops.
• A voice memo cannot be added to the image that already has a voicememo. Delete the old voice memo (p.162) and record a new one.
• A voice memo cannot be added to protected images (p.166).

Playing Back a Voice Memo1

In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the still picture with the voice memo that you
want to play back.
U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display.

2

Press the four-way controller (2).

100 - 0001

Playback starts.
Available operations during playback
e-dial to the right (y)e-dial to the left (f)Increases the volume
Reduces the volume
Edit

3

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14:25

Press the four-way controller (3).
Playback stops.
To Delete the Sound from an Image 1p.162

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Recording and Playing Back Sound
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Memo

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7 Settings
Camera Settings ...................................... 200

Camera Settings
Formatting an SD Memory Card
Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card.
Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card thatis unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may
damage the card and render it unusable.
• Formatting deletes protected images and any data recorded on thecard with a computer or any camera.
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a computer or device other than thiscamera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with this camera.
• The built-in memory cannot be formatted except when an error occurs.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
7 3

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

Settings

The [Format] screen appears.

4

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

FormatAll data deleted
FormatCancel
OK OK

5Press the 4 button.
Formatting starts.
When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q
mode.

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

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

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

Sound
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound 1
Shutter Sound
1
Operation Sound 1
Self-timer Sound 1
MENU

To Change the Operation Volume/Playback Volume

4

Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume.
Set the volume to f to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound, and self-timer sound.

6

7
Settings

5

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

Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps
4 and 5.

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To Change the Sound Type4
5

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

6

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

7
8
9

Press the 4 button.
Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer
Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7.
Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

Changing the Date and Time7

You can change the initial date and time settings (p.47). You can also
set the format in which the date appears on the camera.

Settings

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DateAdjustment].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

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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.

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010

Time

00:00
Settings complete

MENU Cancel

5

Use the four-way controller (23)to choose the date format.
Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or[yy/mm/dd].

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

6

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

7

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

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete

8

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

9

7
Settings

MENU Cancel

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

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10 Press the four-way controller (5).

Date Adjustment

The frame moves to one of the following
mm/dd/yy 24h
Date Format
items depending on the date format set in
01/01/2010
Date
Step 5.
00:00
TimeMonth for [mm/dd/yy]
Settings complete
Day for [dd/mm/yy]
MENU Cancel
Year for [yy/mm/dd]
The following operations and screen use[mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if
another date format has been selected.

11

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

Date Adjustment
Date Format

mm/dd/yy 24h

Date

01/01/2010
00:00

Time

Settings complete
MENU Cancel

12

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.

7

13 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 8 to 12.

Settings

If you selected [12h] in Step 7, the setting switches between am andpm corresponding to the time.

14

Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settingscomplete].

15 Press the 4 button.
The date and time settings are saved.
When you press the 4 button in Step 15, 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.

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Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) and“Changing the Date and Time” (p.202) serve as the Hometown date andtime. If you set the Destination city using the world time function, you candisplay the Destination date and time when taking pictures in a different
time zone.
To Set the Destination

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [WorldTime].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [World Time] screen appears.

4

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

World Time
Select Time
14:25

Hometown
New York

14:25

DST
OFF
DST
OFF

MENU

5

7
Settings

Destination
New York

Press the four-way controller (5).
The [X Destination] screen appears. The city that is currently selected
blinks on the map.

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6

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

Destination

14:25

The current time, location and timedifference of the selected city appear.
City
DST

New York
TimeDif. +0:00
OK OK

MENU Cancel

7
8

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
Select O if the Destination city uses daylight saving time.

9

Press the 4 button.
The settings are saved and the [World Time] screen reappears.

10 Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.
Select [W Hometown] in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting for theHometown city.

To Display the Time of the Destination (Select Time)
7
Settings

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [WorldTime].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [World Time] screen appears.

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4

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

World Time
Select Time
Destination
London

20:25

Hometown
New York

14:25

DST

DST
OFF

MENU

5

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

6

Use the four-way controller (23)to select X or W.
X Displays the time of the Destinationcity
W Displays the time of the Hometowncity

7World Time
Select Time
Destination
London

20:25

Hometown
New York

14:25

MENU Cancel

OK OK

DST

DST
OFF

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

8

Press the 3 button twice.

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7
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00:25

Settings

The camera returns to A mode or Q
mode.
When X (Destination) is selected in Step 6,
the X icon appears on the display toindicate that the destination date and time
are displayed in A mode.

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Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
The camera supports the following languages: English, French,
German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish,
Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian,Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/u].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/u] screen appears.

4

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

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Settings

5

EnglishDansk
Deutsch Svenska
Suomi
Polski
Italiano
Nederlands Magyar
MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language.

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Changing the Naming System of the Folder
You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images.
When the naming system is set to the date, pictures are saved inseparate folders by the date they were taken.
xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)Date
* xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when [Date Format](Default setting)is set to [dd/mm/yy]
PENTX
xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number)

Taken with the folder
name setting [PENTX].
(e.g. September 25)

Taken with the folder
name setting [Date].
(e.g. September 25)

Next time, taken withthe folder namesetting [Date] again.
(e.g. October 1)

DCIM

DCIM

DCIM

100
100PENTX

100

100

100PENTX

100PENTX

101

101

101_0925

101_0925• Up to 900 folders can be created.
• Up to 9999 images or sounds can be saved in a folder.

2
3

Press the 3 button in Q mode.

7

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

Settings1

102
102_1001

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

4
5

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date] or[PENTX].
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

209

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
You can adjust the brightness of the display.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness
Level].
Use the four-way controller (45)to adjust the brightness.
F
G
H

Dark
NormalBrightSetting

2/4

USB Connection MSC
NTSC
Video OutHDMI Out
Auto
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
5 sec.
MENU Exit

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
The display appears with the set brightness.

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Settings

Using the Power Saving Function
You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automaticallywhen no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving
function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary
brightness by pressing any of the buttons.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2

210

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

3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the time until the camera
enters power saving mode.
Choose from [2min.], [1min.], [30sec.],[15sec.], [5sec.] (default setting) or [Off].

MENU Cancel

5

2/4

Setting
USB Connection
Video OutHDMI Out
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving

2 min.
1 min.
30 sec.
15 sec.
5 sec.
Off
OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
• Power Saving does not function in the following situations:- while taking pictures in continuous shooting mode
- in the playback mode
- during movie recording/playback- while the camera is connected to a computer- while a menu is being displayed- while the camera is connected to an AV device- when switching to the viewfinder using the G button• When no operation is performed after the camera is turned on, thePower Saving function is activated only after 15 seconds elapse evenif [5sec.] is set.

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

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

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

4

Use the four-way controller (23)to select the time until the camera
turns off automatically.
Choose from [5min.], [3min.] (default
setting) or [Off].

Setting
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Guide Display
Reset
Delete All
Pixel Mapping
MENU Cancel

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5

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations:- while taking pictures in the continuous shooting mode
- while recording a movie- during a slideshow or movie/sound playback- while the camera is connected to a computer- while transferring images via Eye-Fi card

3/4
5 min.
3 min.
Off

OK OK

Setting the Quick Zoom Function
You can set whether to use [Quick Zoom] to magnify playback images tothe maximum of 10x by simply turning the e-dial to the right (y) during
playback of images in Q mode.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick
Zoom].
Use the four-way controller (45)to select O or P.
O The Quick Zoom is available.
P The Quick Zoom is not available.
(Default setting)

3/4

Setting
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Guide Display
Reset
Delete All
Pixel Mapping

3 min.

MENU Exit

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

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Setting the Guide Display
Set whether to display the guides in Capture Mode Palette and Playback
Mode Palette or when setting the capture mode.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide
Display].
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.
O The mode guides are displayed. (Default setting)
P The mode guides are not displayed.

4

Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.

Changing the Start-up Screen
7
Settings

You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera isturned on.
You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen:• The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting
modes and buttons• One of the three pre-installed images• One of your own images (compatible images only)

1

In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2

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

Start-up Screen

2/2

For setting a captured
image as the Start-up
ScreenOK OK
MENU Cancel

214

3

Press the 4 button.
The image selection screen appears.

4

Use the four-way controller (45)to choose the image for the startup screen.
Only images available for the start-up
screen are displayed. You can also choose
one of the three pre-installed images or the
Guide Display Start-up Screen alreadystored in the camera.

5

100 - 0017

MENU Cancel

OK OK

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
• Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if theoriginal image is deleted or the SD Memory Card is formatted.
• Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen.
• The start-up screen is not displayed when you turn the camera on in
the playback mode.
• Movies or images taken with the recorded pixels of D
(4000×2672)/E (4000×2256)/F (2992×2992) and the F(Digital Panorama) mode cannot be used for the start-up screen.

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Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor(Pixel Mapping)
Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective
pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots
always seem to be defective in the same place.

1

Press the 3 button in A mode, and press the fourway controller (5).
The [W Setting] menu appears.
[Pixel Mapping] cannot be selected when the 3 button is pressedin Q mode.

2
3

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

4

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

7

Pixel Mapping
Checks the image sensor
and corrects defective
pixelsPixel Mapping
CancelSettings

OK OK

5

Press the 4 button.
Defective pixels are mapped and corrected.
When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining toactivate Pixel Mapping] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter
kit K-AC106 (optional) or load a fully charged battery.

216

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default
Settings” (p.247) for the reset settings.

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2
3

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

4

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

Reset
Returns to default
settings
Reset
Cancel
OK OK

5Press the 4 button.
The settings return to the defaults.

Settings

The following settings are not affected by resetting:- Date Adjustment- World Time- Language/u- Video Out

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Memo

218

8 Viewing Images on a
Computer

Setting Up Your Computer ..................... 220
Connecting to Your Computer ............... 227
Using a Wireless LAN ............................. 234

Setting Up Your Computer
By installing the software included on the provided CD-ROM on yourcomputer and connecting the camera to your computer with the USB
cable, you can transfer images and movies captured with your camera
to the computer and then display and manage them. This section
explains how to install the provided software and the other necessary
preparations for enjoying the captured pictures and movies on yourcomputer.

Provided Software
The following software is included on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW104).
Image viewing/managing/editing software“MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”
Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian,
Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese,
Japanese
It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC106 when thecamera is connected to a computer (p.35). If the battery runs out of
power while images are being transmitted to the computer, the image
data may be lost or damaged.

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System Requirements
The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy theimages and movies captured with the camera on your computer.

Windows
OS
CPU

MemoryHard Disk Space
OthersWindows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7• The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon(Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2
processor recommended)
512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended)
300 MB minimum
CD-ROM drive
USB port as standard equipment
1024 × 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or greater* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system
requirements.
* The system requirements describe the minimum environment forplaying and editing movies.
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT
and Windows 2000 are not supported.

MacintoshOSCPU* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system
requirements.
* The system requirements describe the minimum environment forplaying and editing movies.

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MemoryHard Disk Space
OthersMac OS X (Ver.10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6)• The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
PowerPC G4 800 MHz processor or equivalent CPU (Power PC
G5 or Intel Core Duo processor recommended)
512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended)
300 MB minimum
CD-ROM drive
USB port as standard equipment
1024 × 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or greater

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Installing the Software
Install the image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression
2.0 for PENTAX”.
• Make sure your computer meets the system requirements before
installing the software.
• When multiple accounts have been set up in your computer, log onwith an account that has administrative rights before installing thesoftware.

Windows

1
2

Turn your Windows PC on.
Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD
drive.
If the installation screen appears, go to Step 5.

3
4

Click [Computer] in the Start menu.
Double-click the CD-ROM/DVD drive (S-SW104) icon.
The installation screen appears.

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Click [MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX], choose a languagein the “Choose Setup
Language” screen and click[OK].
The setup screen appears. Follow theon-screen guidance and install thesoftware.

6

Select the file format to use
and click [Next].
All files in the checked format will openwith MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX. Remove the check mark(s)to open the file using anotherapplication.

7

Click [Finish].
Installation is complete.
Reboot your computer.

Macintosh1
2

Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM/DVD
drive.
Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW104) icon.
Double-click the [PENTAX Software Installer] icon.
The installation screen appears.

5

Click [MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX].
The setup screen appears. Follow theon-screen guidance and install thesoftware.

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3
4

Turn your Macintosh on.

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6

Click [Close].
Installation is complete.

7

Click [Exit] on the installation screen.
The window is closed.

Product Registration on the Internet
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the productregistration.

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If your computer is connected to theInternet, please click [ProductRegistration] on the installation screen.
The world map screen shown on the rightfor Internet Product Registration isdisplayed. Click the displayed country or
region and then follow the instructions toregister your product.
Only customers in countries and regions
displayed on the software installation screen can register their productson the Internet Product Registration.

Setting the USB Connection Mode
Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable.
Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting yourcamera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if thecamera is connected to your computer with the USB cable.

12Turn your camera on.
Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

3
4

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

5

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

Setting

MENU Cancel

Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

OK OK

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6

2/4

USB Connection MSC
Video OutPTPHDMI Out
Auto
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
5 sec.

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MSC and PTP
MSC (Mass Storage Class)
A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to thecomputer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard forcontrolling USB devices with this driver.
By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class,
you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a
dedicated driver.
PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital
cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740.
You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without
installing a device driver.
Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the X90 toyour computer.

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Connecting to Your Computer
Connecting the Camera and Your Computer
Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (IUSB7).

1
2
3Turn your computer on.
Turn your camera off.
Connect your camera to the computer using the USB
cable.
Connect the terminal of the USB cable withon the PC/AV terminal of the camera.

pointing toward the 48Turn your camera on.
For Windows, the “AutoPlay” screen appears on the computer.
If the “AutoPlay” screen does not appear, follow the steps in “When the[AutoPlay] screen does not appear” (p.228).
For Macintosh, the camera is recognized as [NO NAME]
on the desktop.

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4227• The power switch blinks while the camera is connected to a computer.
• For Macintosh, the volume label name appears instead of [NO NAME]
if the SD Memory Card has a volume label. A new unformatted SD
Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number.
It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC106 when thecamera is connected to a computer (p.35). If the battery runs out of
power while images are being transmitted to a computer, the data may
be lost or damaged.

When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear

1

2

Double-click the[MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX] icon on the desktop.
MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX
starts and the Start page appears.

Click [Import].
The import screen appears. For
subsequent steps, go to Step 6 on
p.229.

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Transferring Images
Import the images captured with the camera into your computer.
• If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in thebuilt-in memory will be transferred to your computer.
• If you are using a Macintosh, go to p.230.

Windows

5

Click [Import media files tolocal disk].
MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX
starts and the import screen appears.

6

Select an image to import.
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To select multiple images, choose theimages while pressing the Ctrl key.
To specify the destination location,
click the folder icon.
If any of the “Import Options” arechecked, marks will appear on theimages that were imported.

229

7

Click [Import].

The images are imported to thecomputer and the Media Browser
screen appears.
When a message appears after importis complete, click [Done].

• If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen,
select [Removable Disk] in [Get Media from].
• If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label nameappears instead of [Removable Disk]. The manufacturer’s name ormodel number may appear for a new unformatted SD Memory Card.

Macintosh

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Double-click the[MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX] icon in the[Applications] folder.
MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears.

6

Click [Import].
The import screen appears. For
subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and7 on p.229.

If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen,
select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from].

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer
Windows

1

Double-click the[Safely
Remove Hardware] icon in thetask bar.
The “Safely Remove Hardware” screen
appears.

2

Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [Stop].
The “Stop a Hardware device” screen
appears.

3

Select [USB Mass Storage
Device] and click [OK].

4

Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC andthe camera.

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A message appears indicating that the
hardware can be safely removed.

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231Macintosh

1

Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.
If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that nameto the trash.

2

Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and thecamera.
• If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as“MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”, the camera cannot be
disconnected until the application is closed.
• The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the
USB cable is disconnected from your computer or the camera.

Starting “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”“MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” lets you view, edit, manage, searchfor, share, and print images.

1

Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX]
icon on the desktop (for Windows) or in the[Applications] folder (for Macintosh).
MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears.

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2

Click [All Media].
The Media Browser screen appears.

* The screen shown is for a
Windows PC. Items shown
will differ depending on theoperating system andsettings.

3

Select and click the folder
containing the images you
wish to view.
The images are displayed.

4

Select and double-click an
image you wish to view.
The selected image is displayed withMediaImpression Photo Viewer.
You can enlarge/reduce the display
size of the image or edit the image.
You can also play back movies orsounds.

Details on How to Use “MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX”
You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 2.0 for
PENTAX” by using the help pages.

1

Select [Help] in [Extras] at the top right of the screen(for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on
the menu bar (for Macintosh).

2

Click the desired topic.
The explanation is displayed.

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The help screen appears in the web browser.

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Using a Wireless LAN
You can transfer images via wireless LAN by using an SD Memory Cardwith a built-in wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card).
Precautions When Using the Eye-Fi Card
• Eye-Fi cards that can be used with this camera are Eye-Fi Share and Eye-Fi
Share Video.
• If an outdated version of the Eye-Fi card is inserted into the camera, an error
message will appear.
• When using an Eye-Fi card for the first time, install the Eye-Fi Manager
software from the card to your computer before formatting the card.
• Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required fortransferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website.
(http://www.eye.fi)• Use Eye-Fi cards which have been updated to the newest firmware.
• Set [Eye-Fi] to P (Off), or do not use an Eye-Fi card in a location where theuse of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes.
• Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card waspurchased. Please observe all local laws governing Eye-Fi card usage.
• This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication functionof the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability of all Eye-Fi
card functions.
• Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card.
• Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any malfunctions or
problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.

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Setting Up an Eye-Fi Card
Start transferring images from the Eye-Fi card.
In A mode or Q mode (single-image display), images will be
automatically transferred when no operation is performed for 5 seconds
or more.
• If the following setting is made, images that have not been transferred
will be transferred automatically. Images will also be transferred when
images are taken, new images are saved, or images are overwritten.
Be sure to confirm the images before making following setting.
• [Eye-Fi] is set to P (Off) by default. Even if it is set to O (On), it will bereset to P when the camera is turned off.
• Images will not be transferred in the following situations:- when an available wireless LAN access point cannot be found- when the battery level is low (the battery level indicator isy (yellow) or z (red))• When transferring large data files such as a large movie file, theinternal temperature of the camera may become high and may cause
the camera to turn off automatically for the sake of circuit protection.
• Auto Power Off does not function when images are being transferred.
• Transferring a large number of images may take some time. It is
recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC106).

1

Press the 3 button in Q mode.

2
3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Eye-Fi].
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting to O.

Setting
USB Connection MSC
Video OutNTSCHDMI Out
Auto
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
5 sec.
MENU Exit

2/4

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The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

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4

Press the 3 button.

38

Wireless LAN communication is activatedfor the Eye-Fi card and image transfer
starts. M will appear on the display.

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data
M Communicating
When [Eye-Fi] is set to O and the camera is connected to an
N access point or is searching for an access point

M Waiting for communication
O When [Eye-Fi] is set to O and is not connected to an access point
M Eye-Fi communication is not allowed
P When [Eye-Fi] is set to P
is outdated
M Version
When the version of the Eye-Fi card is out of date or the card is
Q write-protected

Image transfer will be canceled if any camera operation is performed,
while images are being transferred.

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9 Appendix
Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode ......................................................... 238
Messages ................................................. 243
Troubleshooting ...................................... 245
Default Settings ....................................... 247
List of World Time Cities ........................ 252
Optional Accessories ............................. 253
Main Specifications ................................ 254
WARRANTY POLICY ............................... 258
Index ......................................................... 263

Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode

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Shooting Mode I
Function
Zoom lever Zoom
z*1
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z
Flash
z
Mode c (Auto + Red-eye)d (Flash On + Red-eye)z
G (Slow-speed Sync)/z
H (Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye)
9 (Standard)zj (Continuous Shooting)z
ABC (Burst Shooting L/M/H)z
Drive
Mode g (Self-timer)/z
Z (2 sec. Self-timer)
k (Interval Shoot)za (Auto Bracket)z= (Standard)/q (Macro)z
I (1cm Macro)z
Focuss (Infinity)zMode\ (Manual Focus)z
J (AF Area Selection)
×Image Tone
×*4
Recorded Pixels
z
Quality Levelz
White Balance
×*11
Sensitivityz
ISO Corction in AUTOz
Focusing Area
×*14
AF
Auto Macroz[A Rec. Setting
Focus Assist
z
Mode]
×*16
menu AE Metering
EV Compensation
×*17
Flash Exposure Compensationz
D-Range Settingz
Shake Reductionz
Blink Detectionz
Sharpness/Saturation (Tone×*19
Adjustment)/Contrast
Date Imprint
z

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The I (Flower) mode cannot be
selected when using Digital Zoom orIntelligent Zoom.
Only optical zoom is available
Only optical zoom and Digital Zoom
are available
Fixed at Natural
Fixed at Bright
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Fixed at i
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Fixed at J (Multiple)
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Fixed at ±0.0
Fixed at P (Off)Fixed at the normal setting
Fixed at h for the first shot, and fixed
at f for a composite image
Fixed at i for the first shot
Fixed at C (Best)The sensitivity is fixed to the minimum
value
AUTO is not available
W (Automatic Tracking AF) is notavailable
Set [Movie SR] in [Movie] of the[A Rec. Mode] menu

Messages
Messages such as the following may appear on the display during
camera operation.
Message

Description

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The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using theBattery depleted
battery charger (p.31).
The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can besaved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images
Memory card full
(p.37, p.161).
Change the number of recorded pixels or quality level ofrecorded images and try again (p.176).
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 computer.
The built-in memory is
The data within the built-in memory are damaged. Format
not formatted
the built-in memory.
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or
has been formatted on a computer or other device and is
Card is not formatted
not compatible with this camera. Format the SD Memory
Card in the camera (p.200).
Card is locked
The SD Memory Card is write-protected (p.39).
This message appears when the camera fails to compress
Compression error
an image. Change the quality level or recorded pixels of theimage and try shooting or saving it again.
No image/sound
There are no images for playback on the SD Memory Card.
This message appears when the internal temperature of theMovie recording stopped camera has exceeded normal operating limits while
recording a movie.
The camera will turn off
The camera turned off because it has overheated. Wait until
to prevent damage fromit cools down and then turn it back on.
overheating
Deleting
This message appears while deleting an image.
You are trying to play back an image or sound in a format
Camera cannot play
not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it
this image and soundback on another brand of camera or on your computer.
The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an
Image folder
image in the largest folder number (999) and no morecannot be createdimages can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card orformat the card (p.200).
Protected
The image you are trying to delete is protected.

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Data being recorded

Data being processed
Built-in memory fullNo image to beprocessed
This image/soundcannot be processed
No card in the camera
The built-in memory is
not enough to copy
images/sounds
Cannot process
correctly
Displays image/soundfrom built-in memory
Please pop-up the flash
Please confirm the lens
cap is removed
Not enough battery
power remaining toactivate Pixel MappingThis card isn’t
compatible with thiscameraThe version of this EyeFi card is outdated

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Description
Displayed when you switch to Q mode while an image isstill being recorded, or when the protect setting or DPOF
setting is being changed. It disappears after the image isrecorded or the setting is changed.
Displayed when the camera takes more than five seconds
to display an image due to image processing, or when the
SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is being formatted.
Displayed if the built-in memory is full when saving a file.
Displayed when there are no images.
Displayed for files that cannot be processed.
Displayed when no SD Memory Card is inserted.
Displayed when there is insufficient built-in memory to
perform copying.
Displayed when Red-eye Compensation processing fails.
Displayed when the camera enters the built-in memory
display.
Press the b button to enable the use of the flash.
Displayed when the power is turned on with the lens cap on.
Turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.
Displayed during pixel mapping if the battery level isinsufficient. Replace the battery with a fully charged one oruse an optional AC adaptor kit K-AC106 (p.35).
Displayed when the version of the Eye-Fi card is outdated
and the camera is not compatible with it (p.234).

Troubleshooting
Problem

Cause

RemedyThe battery is notinstalled

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Check if a battery is installed. If not,install a charged battery.
Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert
The camera will
The battery is installed
the battery according to the +- symbols
not turn on
incorrectlyin the battery compartment (p.32).
The battery is
Charge the battery.
exhausted
The camera is
The display is off when the camera isconnected to aconnected to a computer.
computer
No image appears
The camera is
The display is off when the camera ison the display
connected to a TV
connected to a TV.
The viewfinder is
Press the G button.
selected
The brightness level of
Adjust the brightness level in [Brightness
the display is set too
Level] in the [W Setting] menu (p.210).
dark
When the Power Saving function is
activated, the display automatically
The display isdarkens after a certain amount of time.
hard to see
Power Saving function Press a button to return to the normal
is onbrightness level.
Select [Off] in [Power Saving] of the[W Setting] menu to turn the Power
Saving function off (p.210).
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash
The flash is charging is charging. Wait until charging isfinished.
The shutter will
There is no available
Insert an SD Memory Card with available
not releasespace on the SD
space or delete unwanted images (p.37,
Memory Card or in the161).
built-in memory
RecordingWait until recording is finished.
The subject is too far
The picture is dark
The picture becomes dark if the subject isaway in a darkwhen using the
too far away. Take pictures within theenvironment, such as
flash
specified flash range.
a night scene

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The subject is difficult
to focus on with
autofocus
The subject is notin focus

The subject is not in
the focusing area

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popped up
The flash mode is set
to a
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to j, A, B, <C ordischargel
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to s
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set to n, S or C
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RemedyThe camera may have difficulty infocusing on such subjects as: low
contrast 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.69), or
adjust the focus manually (Manual
Focus) (p.115).
Locate the desired subject in the focus
frame (focusing area) in the center of thedisplay. If it is difficult to do so, first lockthe focus on the desired subject (focuslock), and then move the camera torecompose. Or, use the J (AF Area
Selection) mode to take a picture with thefocusing area set on the subject you wish
to focus on in. (p.116).
Pop up the flash.
Set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On) (p.112).

The flash does not discharge in thesemodes.

Pop up the flash.

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

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 isturned off.
No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera isturned off.
*
: The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.144).
— : N/A
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the reset function(p.217).
No : The setting is saved even after reset.
— : N/A[A Rec. Mode] Menu Items
Item

AE Metering
Flash Exp. Comp.
Recorded Pixels
Movie
Movie SR

BrightE (4000×3000)
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F (Auto)AUTO
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metering)±0.0
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Image Tone
Recorded Pixels
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White Balance
Sensitivity
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Focusing Area
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Auto Macro
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Item

Default Setting

D-Range Highlight Correction
Setting
Shadow Correction
Shake Reduction
IntervalInterval
Number of Shots
Shoot
Start Delay
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Face Detection
Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode
Zoom Position
MF Position
Memory White Balance
Sensitivity
EV Compensation
AE Metering
Digital Zoom
DISPLAY
File No.
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Tone Adjustment
Contrast
Date Imprint

P (Off)P (Off)O (On)
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[W Setting] Menu Items
Item

Default Setting

Save as A
Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up SoundSound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound
Self-timer Sound

Cancel3
3Date Format (date)
Date Format (time)
Date
Adjustment Date
Time
Select Time
Destination (City)
World Time Destination (DST)
Hometown (City)
Hometown (DST)
Language/u
Folder Name
USB Connection
Video Out

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p.201

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HDMI Out
Eye-FiBrightness Level
Power Saving
Auto Power Off
Quick Zoom
Guide Display
Reset
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setting
24h
01/01/2010
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setting
Off
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setting
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Default Setting

Pixel Mapping
FormatCancelCancelLast
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p.216
p.200

Playback Mode Palette Items
Item

Default Setting

Interval
Slideshow Screen EffectSound Effect
Image Rotation
Small Face Filter
Digital Filter
Frame Composite
Save as Still Image
Movie Edit
Divide Movies
Red-eye Compensation

3 sec.
Wipe
O (On)
NormalApprox. 7%
B&W
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picture taken
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picture taken
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picture taken
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SD Memory Card—
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Depending on therecorded image/sound
Copies: 0
Date: P (Off)CancelOff

Recorded Pixels
ResizeQuality Level
Cropping
Image/Sound Copy

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Voice Memo
Single Image/Sound
Protect
All Images/Sounds
Single ImageAll Images
Image Recovery
Start-up Screen
DPOF

Last
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Yes
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Key Operation
Item

Function

Default Setting

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Operation
Mode
Zoom Position

Q Mode———Full wide-angle

*

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2

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9 (Standard)

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Focus Mode

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3 button

Menu Display, (Auto)= (Standard)
Capture mode:[A Rec. Mode] menu
Playback mode:[W Setting] menu

p.74
p.92 p.97
p.112
p.114

—

—

p.57

Normal

*

Yes

p.20

Face Detection On

*

Yes

p.70

Monitor display

Yes

Yes

—

Green Mode

Yes

Yes

p.72

Q button
Zoom leverFour-waycontroller

u button
I button
G button
9 button

Information
Display
Operation
Mode
Displayswitching
Capture Mode

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List of World Time Cities
City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.205).
Video Out Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting.
RegionNorth
America

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City

Honolulu
Anchorage
Vancouver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calgary
Denver
Chicago
Miami
Toronto
New York
Halifax
Central and Mexico City
South
Lima
America
Santiago
CaracasBuenos Aires
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
EuropeLisbonMadridLondonParis
Amsterdam
Milan
Rome
Copenhagen
BerlinPragueStockholm
Budapest
Warsaw
AthensHelsinki
MoscowAfrica/Dakar
West Asia
Algiers
Johannesburg

Video Output
Format
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL

RegionAfrica/West Asia

East Asia

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

Video Output
Format
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
NTSC
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
PAL
NTSC

Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied withthe camera.
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106 (*)
Battery charger kit K-BC106 (*)(Battery charger D-BC106 and AC plug cord)
AC adapter kit K-AC106(AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC106, and AC plug cord)
The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a kit.
Cable
USB cable I-USB7 (*)
AV cable I-AVC7 (*)
Strap
O-ST92 (*)
Camera Case
O-CC92
Lens cap (*)
O-LC106
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Main Specifications
Type

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

Number of
Effective Pixels

Approx. 12.0 megapixels

Image Sensor

1/2.33 inch CCD

Number ofRecorded Pixels

Still

E (4000×3000), D (4000×2672)
E (4000×2256), F (2992×2992)
6 (3072×2304), f (2592×1944)h (2048×1536), l (1024×768), m (640×480)* Fixed at h in Half-length Portrait mode.
* Fixed at i in Stage Lighting mode.
* Fixed at f in Digital SR mode.
* Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode.
* Fixed at f in Digital Wide mode, however, the first frame usesh.
* Fixed at i for one frame in Digital Panorama mode.
* Fixed at f when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.
* Fixed at f in Burst Shooting L/M/H mode.
Movie

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M (1280×720/30 fps), F (1280×720/15 fps)
G (640×480/30 fps), H (640×480/15 fps)
I (320×240/30 fps), J (320×240/15 fps)

Sensitivity(Standard Output
Sensitivity)

AUTO, Manual (ISO 80-6400)

File Format

Still

JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PRINT Image
Matching III

Movie

AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30 fps/15 fps, PCM system,
monaural sound, Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)

Sound

Voice memo: WAVE (PCM) system, monaural

Storage Medium

Built-in memory (approx. 31.2 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC
Memory Card

Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time
Still Pictures

Built-in Memory

E
D
E
F
6
f
h
l
m

4000×3000
4000×2672
4000×2256
2992×2992
3072×2304
2592×1944
2048×1536
1024× 768
640× 480

C
7
7
8
8
11
13
20
72
149

D
14
15
17
17
20
25
41
123
232

E
22
23
25
25
27
36
59
160
261

512MB
SD Memory Card
C
D
E
107
209
321
114
228
343
126
253
368
126
253
368
160
299
397
192
368
530
299
592
863
1042
1777
2324
2158
3358
3777

• The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity
may vary depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.
MoviesBuilt-in Memory
M (1280×720/30 fps)
F (1280×720/15 fps)
G (640×480/30 fps)
H (640×480/15 fps)
I (320×240/30 fps)
J (320×240/15 fps)

10 sec.
20 sec.
29 sec.
56 sec.
45 sec.
1 min. 23 sec.

512MB
SD Memory Card
2 min. 30 sec.
4 min. 59 sec.
7 min. 11 sec.
13 min. 36 sec.
10 min. 56 sec.
20 min. 8 sec.

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (Daylight Colors/
Daylight White/White Light), Manual
Lens

Focal Length

4.6 mm -119.6 mm(approx. 26 mm - 676 mm in 35 mm equivalentfocal length)

Aperture
Lens Composition

F2.8 (W) - F5.0 (T)14 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical elements)

Zoom TypeElectrically driven

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• Recording can continue until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or
the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card). If
recording stops at 2 GB, start recording again to continue to record the rest of themovie in blocks of 2 GB.

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Optical Zoom

26×Intelligent
Zoom

6: approx. 33.9×, f: approx. 40.1×, h: approx. 50.8×,
l: approx. 101.6×, m: approx. 162.5× (when combined with opticalzoom)

Digital Zoom

Up to approx. 6.25× (when combined with 26× optical zoom to give zoom
magnification equivalent to approx. 162.5×)

Motion Blur
Reduction

Still

Display
Viewfinder
Playback
Modes

Movie
Electronic movie shake reduction (Movie SR)
2.7-inch wide viewing field LCD with approx. 230,000 dots, AR coating
Electronic viewfinder with approx. 200,000 dots and diopter adjustment
function
Single-frame, 4-frame, 9-frame, Enlargement (max. 10×, scrollable), Face
Close-up Playback, Folder Display, Calendar Display, Histogram Display,
Deleting Selected Images, Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter,
Digital Filter, Frame Composite, Movie Playback/Edit (Save as still images,
Divide a movie), Red-eye Compensation, Resize, Cropping, Image&Sound
Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Image Recovery, Start-up Image
Setting

Focus Modes

Autofocus, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity, Manual Focus, AF Area Selection(Selectable from among 25 points)

Focus

Type

TTL contrast detection system by sensor (multiple(9-point autofocus)/spot/automatic tracking AFchangeable)

Focus range (Fromlens surface)

Standard

Focus Lock
Metering system

By half-pressing the shutter release button
TTL image sensor metering (Multi-segment/
Center-weighted/Spot)±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)

Exposure
Control

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CCD shift shake reduction (Shake Reduction),
Hi-sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR)

EV Compensation
Face
Detection

CaptureModes: 0.4 m - ∞ (Wide-angle)
1.7 m - ∞ (Telephoto)Macro: 0.1 m - 0.5 m
1cm Macro : 0.01 m - 0.3 m* It is possible to switch to Infinity, Manual Focus
or AF Area Selection.
* Face Detection AF is available only while thecamera detects the subject’s face.

Detection of up to 32 people’s faces (up to 31 face detection frames on thedisplay), Smile Capture, Blink Detection* Face Detection AE is available only while the camera detects the subject’s
face.
Auto Picture, Sport, Digital SR, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,
Manual Exposure, USER, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Halflength Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Stage Lighting, Surf &Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame Composite, Party, Museum,
Sunset, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Movie, Green

Digital
Filters

B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro (Blue, Amber), Color (Red, Pink, Purple,
Blue, Green, Yellow), Extract Color (Red, Green, Blue), Color Emphasis(Sky Blue, Fresh Green, Delicate Pink, Autumn Leaves), Soft, Fish-eye,
Brightness

Movie

Continuous Recording
Time

Shutter
Speed

1/4000 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
Exposure, Night Scene mode)

Built-in FlashModes

Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD
Memory Card is full (however, maximum size islimited to 2 GB)

Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye, FlashOn + Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed
Sync+Red-eye

Flash Range

Drive Modes

Wide-angle: approx. 0.2 m - 9.1 m (approx. 0.66
ft - 29.9 ft)(Sensitivity: in Auto condition)
Telephoto: approx. 1.7 m - 5.1 m (approx. 5.6 ft- 16.7 ft)(Sensitivity: in Auto condition)
Single-frame, Continuous Shooting, Burst Shooting (L/M/H), Self-timer(approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Interval Shoot, Auto Bracket

Self-timer
Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.
Time Function World Time
75 cities (28 time zones)
Power Source
Battery Life

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI106, AC adapter kit (optional)
Number of Recordable * Recording capacity shows approximate number
Imagesof shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing
approx. 255 pictures(with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots,and 23 degrees centigrade).
Playback Timeapprox. 360 min.

* According to the result of in-house testing.
Actual time may differ depending on usage
conditions.

Movie Recording Timeapprox. 100 min.
USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible), PC/AV terminal, HDMI terminal
NTSC/PAL (monaural)

Dimensions

Approx. 111.0 (W) × 84.5 (H) × 110.0 (D) mm (excluding operating or
protruding parts)

WeightApprox. 400 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
Approx. 428 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)

Accessories

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable,
AV cable, software (CD-ROM), lens cap, strap, Operating Manual, Quick
Guide

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Video Output

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WARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic
distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanshipfor a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, anddefective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided theequipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary tooperating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair oralterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable fordamages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship orotherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its
representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No
refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.

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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should
be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the
manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it willtake a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you
owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment iscovered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, andthe equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If theequipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may becharged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding
this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the dateof your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering thepurchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment
for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.

• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in somecountries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommendthat you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the timeof purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Union.
259

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 radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 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.
FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery
used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require
special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate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: X90
Contact person: Customer Service Manager

Appendix

Date and Place: March, 2010, Colorado

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical andelectronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed withgeneral household waste.
Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must betreated separately and in accordance with legislation that
requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of theseproducts.
Following the implementation by member states, privatehouseholds within the EU states may return their usedelectrical/electronic equipments and batteries to designatedcollection facilities free of charge*.
In some countries your local retailer may also take back yourold product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*Please contact your local authority for further details.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure thatthe waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery andrecycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on theenvironment and human health which could otherwise arise
due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other countries outside the EU
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you
wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don'tpurchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listedon the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):This symbol might be used in combination with a designation
for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you
have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for thechemicals involved.

IndexSymbols

Numerics
1cm MacroI ........................ 114

A
AC adapter ............................. 35
Accessories .......................... 253
Adding sound (Voice Memo).............................................. 196
AE Metering .......................... 128
AF Area Selection ................. 116
Aperture ................................ 104
Aperture Priority Mode .......... 107
Assign functions ................... 137
Auto F ........................... 124
Auto, ................................... 112
Auto + Red-eye c ................ 112
Auto Macro ........................... 118
Auto Power Off ..................... 212
Automatic Tracking AF ... 70, 117c (Aperture Priority) Mode.............................................. 107
AV cable ............................... 170
AV equipment ....................... 169

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A Mode ............................12, 56
Q Mode ...........................12, 56
Q button ..........................53, 55
I button ...........................53, 55
9 (Green) button .....53, 55, 137b (Flash pop-up) button........................................52, 113
m (EV compensation) button..........................................52, 76[A Rec. Mode] menu .....61, 247[W Setting] menu .............63, 249
i Delete .......................148, 161
x Tele .....................................74
w Wide ..................................74y Magnify ............................158
f Four-/Nine-image display..............................................150
g Self-timer ............................92
j Continuous Shooting ..........93
ABC Burst Shooting ...........93
I Auto Picture ...................66\ Sport ..................................87c Digital SR .........................82
9 (Green) Mode ....................72
H Landscape .........................79
I Flower .................................79
P Portrait ................................83
K Backlight ............................86
C Half-length Portrait .............83
A Night Scene .......................82
B Night Scene Portrait ...........82
nStage Lighting .....................79
Q Surf & Snow .......................87
L Baby ...................................83

R Kids .................................... 84
Y Pet ..................................... 85
K Food ................................... 80
S Fireworks ........................... 82
N Frame Composite ............. 90
B Party .................................. 88
E Museum ............................ 80
KSunset ............................... 80
X Digital Wide ..................... 98
F Digital Panorama ........... 100
C Movie ............................... 140

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F ....................................124

B
B&W filter ..............................180
Baby Mode ..............................83
Backlight Mode ........................86
Basic shooting mode ...............72
Battery level indicator ..............34
Best (Quality level) ................123
Better (Quality level) ..............123
Blink Detection ................70, 132
Bright .....................................120
Bright portions .................26, 130
Brightness filter .....................180
Brightness level .....................210
Built-in memory .....................190
Built-in memory display ...........56
Burst Shooting A/B/C .........93C

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Calendar display ...................151
Capture Mode Palette .............80
Center-weighted metering M..............................................128
Changing volume ..........149, 201
Charging a battery ...................31
Checking the Memory Card ....42
City ........................................252
Color Emphasis filter .............180
Color filter ..............................180
Compensating for Brightness..............................................130
Connecting to a AV Equipment..............................................169
Connecting to a TV ...............169
Connecting to computer ........227
Continuous Shooting j ..........93
Contrast .................................135

Copy ..................................... 190
Cropping ............................... 177

D
Dark portions .................. 26, 130
Date and time setting ...... 47, 202
Date Imprint .......................... 136
Daylight G ............................ 124
Daylight saving time ....... 46, 206
Default settings ..................... 247
Delete i ....................... 148, 161
Delete all ............................... 164
Deleting sounds .................... 162
Destination ............................ 205
Digital Filter ........................... 180
Digital SR Mode ...................... 82
Digital Wide Mode .................. 98
Digital Zoom ..................... 74, 76
Diopter adjustment ................. 50
u button ...................... 53, 54
Display brightness ................ 210
Display language .................. 208
Dividing movies .................... 189
DPOF settings ...................... 192
D-Range Setting ................... 130
Drive Mode ........... 92, 93, 94, 97

Ee-dial.... 53, 54, 77, 105, 106, 107, 108
Editing movies ...................... 188
Error messages .................... 243
EV Compensation ................... 76
G button .......................... 52
Exposure Bracket ................... 96
Exposure Mode .............. 81, 103
Extract Color filter ................. 180
Eye-Fi ................................... 234

F
Face close-up playback ........159
Face Detection function ..........70
File number ...........................145
Filters ....................................180
Fireworks Mode .......................82
Fish-eye filter .........................180
Flash Exposure Compensation..............................................129
Flash Mode ...........................112
Flash Off a ...........................112
Flash On b ...........................112
Flash On + Red-eye d .........112
Flash output ..........................129
Flower Mode ...........................79
Fluorescent Light J ..............124
Fn Setting ..............................137
Focus Assist ..........................119
Focus Mode ..........................114
Focusing ................................114
Focusing Area .......................117
Folder display ........................151
Folder name ..........................209
Food Mode ..............................80
Format ...................................200
Four-image display f ...........150
Four-way controller ...........53, 55
Frame Composite ............90, 185
Frame rate .............................142
Good (Quality level) ..............123
Green mode ....................72, 137
Guide display ..................26, 214

H
Half-length Portrait Mode ........83
HDMI output format ...............173

I
Image Recovery ................... 165
Image storage capacity ........ 255
Image Tone .......................... 120
Infinity s .............................. 114
Info Display ............................. 20
Initial settings .......................... 43
Installing a battery .................. 32
Installing the software ........... 222
Instant Review ................ 70, 133
Intelligent Zoom ...................... 74
Interval .................................... 94
Interval Shoot k .................... 94
ISO Sensitivity ...................... 126

K
Kids Mode ............................... 84

LLandscape Mode .................... 79
Language setting ............ 43, 208
Lens cap ................................. 30

Ma (Manual Exposure) Mode.............................................. 108
Macintosh ............................. 221
Macro q ............................... 114
Magnify y ............................ 158
Manual K ............................. 124
Manual Exposure Mode ........ 108
Manual focus \ ................. 115
MediaImpression .................. 220

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HDMI terminal ....................... 172
Help ...................................... 233
Highlight Correction .............. 130
Histogram ............................... 26
Hometown ...................... 46, 205

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Memory .................................144
3 button ..............53, 54, 57
Menu list ..................................61
Mode dial .................................78
Monochrome .........................120
Movie .....................................140
Movie SR (Movie Shake
Reduction) Function ..............143
MSC (Mass Storage Class)..............................................226
Multi-Image Display ...............150
Multi-segment metering L ...128
Museum Mode ........................80

N
Natural ...................................120
Night Scene Mode ...................82
Night Scene Portrait Mode ......82
Nine-image display f ...........150
NTSC ....................................171
Number of shots ......................94

Q

O

R

4 button ...............................55
Opening screen .....................214
Operating the menus ...............57
Optional accessories .............253

Rec. Mode Menu ............ 61, 247
Recorded Pixels ........... 121, 142
Recording movies ................. 140
Recovering images ............... 165
Red-eye Compensation ........ 184
Red-eye reduction cd ........ 112
Reset .................................... 217
Resize ................................... 176
Retro filter ............................. 180
Rotating ................................ 157

P
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Playback ....................... 148, 197
Playback Mode Palette...................................... 152, 250
Playing back movies ............. 149
Portrait Mode .......................... 83
Power Saving ....................... 210
Power switch .............. 41, 53, 54
Press fully (shutter releasebutton) .................................... 69
Press halfway (shutter releasebutton) .................................... 69
Product registration .............. 224
Program Mode ...................... 104
Protect Z ........................... 166
Provided software ................. 220
PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol).............................................. 226

e (Program) Mode ...............104
PAL .......................................171
Panoramic pictures ...............100
Party Mode ..............................88
PC/AV terminal ......................170
Pet Mode .................................85
Photo processing lab .............192
Picture mode ...........................79
Pixel Mapping ........................216
Pixels .....................................121

Quality Level ......................... 123
Quick Zoom .......................... 213

S
Saturation ............................. 134
Saving as still picture (movie).............................................. 189
Saving pictures by date ........ 209

Start-up screen ..................... 214
Strap ....................................... 30
Sunset Mode .......................... 80
Surf & Snow Mode .................. 87
System requirements ............ 220

T
Taking backlit pictures ............ 86
Taking pictures indoors .......... 88
Taking pictures of children ...... 84
Taking pictures of dark scenes................................................ 82
Taking pictures of people ....... 83
Taking pictures of sports ........ 87
Taking pictures of your pet ..... 85
Time imprint .......................... 136
Tone Adjustment .................. 134
Toy Camera filter .................. 180
Transferring images .............. 229
Tungsten Light I ................. 124
TV ......................................... 169
b (Shutter Priority) mode .... 106

U
USB Connection ................... 225
A (USER) mode ............... 110

VVideo output format ...... 171, 252
Video terminal ....................... 170
Viewfinder ............................... 50
Voice Memo .......................... 196

W
White balance ....................... 124
Windows ............................... 221
Wireless LAN ........................ 234
World Time ........................... 205

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Saving settings ......................144
H Mode ................................79
Screen Effect .........................156
SD Memory Card ....................37
Select Time ...........................206
Self-timer g ............................92
Sensitivity ..............................126
Sepia filter .............................180
Setting Menu ...................63, 249
Shade H .............................124
Shadow Correction ................130
Shake Reduction ...........132, 143
Sharpness .............................134
Shooting information ...............21
Shooting Mode ........................78
Shooting mode according to thesituation ...................................82
Shutter Priority Mode ............106
Shutter release button....................................52, 54, 69
Shutter Speed .......................103
Slideshow ..............................155
Slow-speed Sync G ............112
Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye H..............................................112
Small Face Filter ...................178
Smile Capture .........................71
Soft filter ................................180
Sound settings ......................201
Sound types ..........................202
Specifications ........................254
Sport Mode ..............................87
Spot AE metering N .............128
Stage Lighting Mode ...............79
Standard = .........................114
Start Delay ..............................94
Starting-up in the Playback
Mode .......................................42267

Z
Zoom /x/w ...........................74
Zoom lever ..............................52

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