Digital Camera

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

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 555 Digital Camera. Please readthis manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all
the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be avaluable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 555 that are for anything other than personalenjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases wherelimitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken withthe 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• The SD logo
is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.When used in combination,
PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software
help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• “PictBridge” allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly,
using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print
images directly from the camera through a few simple operations.
This is a Class B product that complies with the standards of the Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). In a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio and television interference when usednear radio and television receiving units, in which case the user may be required totake corrective actions. Read the Operating Manual and handle properly.

• Illustrations and screenshots depicted in the Operating Manual may differ fromthe actual product and screens.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but
please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by thefollowing symbols during use.
Warning This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user
may experience serious difficulties if the warnings
are not heeded.
Caution This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user
may experience minor or middling difficulties orphysical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Warning• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger ofelectric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, forexample, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger ofreceiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous,
please take care that small children do not hang the strap around theirnecks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if accidentally swallowed.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for
exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than thatspecified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric
shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any otherirregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service
center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can causea fire or electrical shock.

1Caution• Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of thebattery in fire, as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is arisk of burns.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not
rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes,wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

Care to be Taken During Handling• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particularcare should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot
inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be
avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent thecamera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any
other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid,
wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjectedto the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures ofapproximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal
temperatures are returned to.

2• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures.
This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust
using a lens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintainhigh-performance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is stillworking properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential
damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits thatwere to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of thisproduct.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put thecamera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the
difference in temperature has subsided.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto
the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard”(p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 provided for thiscamera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or
malfunction.

To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera
may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning
pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the
pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However,this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................2
Contents ...........................................................................................4
Contents of the operating manual ....................................................7
Checking the Contents of the Package ............................................8
Names of Parts.................................................................................9
Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................10

Getting Started

11

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................11
Powering the Camera .........................................................................12
Charging the Battery.......................................................................12
Installing the Battery .......................................................................13
Using the AC Adapter (optional).....................................................15
Installing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ............................16
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................18
Play back Only Mode......................................................................18
Adjusting the Viewfinder....................................................................19
Initial Settings .....................................................................................20
Setting the Display Language.........................................................20
Setting the Home Town ..................................................................21
Setting the D.S.T. Mode .................................................................21
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................22

Quick Start

24

Playing Back Images ......................................................................26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ..........................................27

Common Operations

30

Changing the Mode.............................................................................30
Using the Button Functions...............................................................31
Capture Mode.................................................................................31
Playback Mode ...............................................................................33
Using the Menus .................................................................................34
How to Set the Menus ....................................................................34
Menu List ........................................................................................36

Taking Pictures

38

Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode) ...........................38
Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................40
Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................40
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................43
Selecting the Quality Levels ...........................................................44
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ....454

Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) .........................................47
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure(AE Metering) .................................................................................48
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................49
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ...........................50
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness).....................................50
Setting the Sensitivity .....................................................................50
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)........................................51
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ............................................51
Adjusting the Flash Output .............................................................52
Taking Pictures ...................................................................................53
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) .................53
Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode) ......................54
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode) .........................55
Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) .............56
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) .................................58
Registering Functions in User Mode ..............................................59
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene(Picture mode) ................................................................................60
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode).....................62
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ......................................64
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ....................................69
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) .................70
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) .................................72
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74
EV Compensation...........................................................................76
Using the Self-timer ........................................................................77
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) .......................................78
Continuous Shooting ......................................................................79
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) ....................80
Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another(Multiple Exposure Mode)...............................................................82
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) ...84
Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) .................86
Saving the Settings (Memory) ...........................................................87
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ..................................................87

Playback / Erasing

89

Playing Back Images and Sound.......................................................89
Playing Back Still Pictures ..............................................................89
Zoom Display..................................................................................89
Adding a Voice Memo ....................................................................90
Playing Back Movie Pictures ..........................................................91
Playing Back Sound .......................................................................92
Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) .....................93
Nine-image Display ........................................................................94
Slideshow .......................................................................................95
Erasing Images ...................................................................................96
Erasing a Single Image or Sound...................................................96
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Erasing All Images..........................................................................98
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) .....................................99
Viewing Images on a TV ...................................................................100
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................101
Printing Single Image ...................................................................101
Printing All Images........................................................................103
Printing Directly from the Camera Connected to a Printer ...........104
Connecting the camera to the printer ...........................................104
Printing one image at a time.........................................................105
Printing using the printing service settings ...................................105
Disconnecting the camera from the printer...................................106

Editing / Settings

107

Editing Images ..................................................................................107
Changing the Image Size .............................................................107
Trimming Images ..........................................................................109
Using Digital Filters to Edit Images...............................................110
Camera Settings................................................................................112
Formatting a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard ........................112
Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................113
Setting the Date Style...................................................................115
Changing the Date / Time.............................................................116
Setting the World Time .................................................................116
Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................118
Changing the Display Language ..................................................119
Changing the Video Output Format..............................................119
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout).............................................120
Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................120
Setting the Quick Delete Function ................................................121
Setting the Quick Zoom Function .................................................121
Registering Functions...................................................................122
Adjusting the Focus Limit .............................................................124
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................125
Setting the Alarm ..............................................................................126
Checking the Alarm ......................................................................126
Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................126
Turning the Alarm Off ...................................................................127

Appendix128

List of City Names.............................................................................128
List of Menu Default Settings ..........................................................129
Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Capture Mode ..................131
Messages...........................................................................................132
Troubleshooting................................................................................134
Main Specifications ..........................................................................136
Optional Accessories .......................................................................138
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................139
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Contents of the operating manualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.

1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera
before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the
instructions.

2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play backimages. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also
tells you how to use the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.

1

2

3

3 Common Operations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode
dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to therespective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Editing/Settings]
chapters.

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

5 Playback / Erasing –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a
TV and how to delete images.

4

5

6

6 Editing / Settings ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to edit images and set the camera-related
functions.

7

7 Appendix –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor andwhat to do in the event of trouble.

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.

Eabc
The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that can
AdFG
activate the function.
DCO

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Checking the Contents of the Package

CameraOptio 555

Lithium-ion battery D-LI7
Rechargeable (∗)

Battery charger
D-BC7 (∗)

USB cable
I-USB7 (∗)

AV cable
I-AVC7 (∗)

AC plug cord
D-CO2 (∗)

3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1

Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW13Strap
O-ST5 (∗)

Digital Camera

Operating Manual(PC Connection Manual)Viewing Your Digital
Camera Images
On Your PC

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

Operating Manual(this Manual)Operating Manual(PC Connection Manual)∗ About items marked with (∗)∗ items marked with (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For otheroptional accessories, refer to the list on page 138.
∗ Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong
Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada
8Names of Parts
Front
Remote control receiver
Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Power switch
Autofocus window
Speaker
Viewfinder
Built-in flash
Microphone

Lens

Back
Viewfinder
LCD monitor

Strap lug
Terminal coverUSB / AV output terminal
DC input terminal
Battery lock leverBattery / card cover
Tripod socket

9Names of Operating Parts
Diopter adjustment leverb/Z button(/DPOF button
Power switch
Shutter release button
Mode dial
Zoom/f/y button)/i button
Playback button
OK button
Four-way controller (2345)
Display button
Focus status lamp (green)Flash status lamp (red)Menu/Fn button

Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor
during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.

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Four-way controller (2)2Four-way controller (3)Four-way controller (4)Four-way controller (5)Menu/Fn button
Shutter release button

3
4
5

Zoom/f/y button(Only for digital zoom andmagnified playback)
DISPLAY button
DPOF button
i button
Z button
OK button

Getting Started

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

11Powering the Camera

1

Battery

Charging
indicator

Getting Started

To power outlet

3

2

Battery charger

1

AC plug cord

Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.]message is displayed, charge the battery.

1
2
3
4

Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging andchanges to green when charging is completed.

When charging is completed, remove the battery fromthe battery charger.
• The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery
is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperatureand charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that thecamera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is
fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not beenused for a long time.
• Use the Battery charger D-BC7 to charge the rechargeable Lithiumion battery D-LI7 only as the charger may overheat or be damaged.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails tolight, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

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2
1

Battery / card coverBattery

2

Getting StartedBattery lock
lever

1

Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time,
charge the battery before installing.

1
2

3

Slide the battery / card cover in the direction indicatedby the arrow to open the battery / card cover.
Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens
while using the side of the battery to press the battery
lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Check that it is firmly secured by the battery lock lever when you haveinserted the battery.

Close the battery cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger topress the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you
inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.
Use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended when you
intend to use the camera continuously for a long period. (1 p.15)• The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is exclusively for powering
this camera. If you use any other battery the camera may bedamaged or malfunction.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
• If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date setting
will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may
cause malfunction.
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1

Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully
charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses
flash, LCD monitor ON)
Playback time
: Approx. 210 min.

Getting Started

The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions andmay vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
• Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorated as
temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection
against cold or inside the clothes.
• Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will berecovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature.

Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the
LCD monitor.

symbol displayed on the(lit green): Adequate power remains.

(lit green): Battery is running low.

(lit yellow): Battery is running very low.

(lit red): Battery is exhausted.

↓↓↓↓[Battery depleted.]

14: After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.

AC adapter

To power outlet

4
3

Terminal cover2
AC plug cord

Getting Started1

1

Using the AC Adapter (optional)
Use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended if you intend
to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC orprinter.

1

Make sure that the camera is turned off and opening
the terminal cover.

2

Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC
input terminal on the camera.

3
4

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 when connecting or
disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and connecting cord are inserted
securely. If the cord becomes disconnected while you are taking
pictures, the data may be lost.
• Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter
when using the AC adapter D-AC7.

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Installing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
Battery / card cover

SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard

1
Getting Started

MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with thiscamera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Make sure that the camera is turned off
before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.

1
2
3

Open the battery / card cover.

Follow the steps described on p.15 to open the cover.

Rotate the card with the surface of the card having the 2
symbol facing towards the lens and with the pin-connector
edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully until it clicks.
If the card is not inserted correctly, images and voice memos may not be recorded properly.

Close the battery / card cover.

To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and pull it out.

Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recorded
pixels / Quality levels
Quality levels
Recorded pixels
2592 × 1944
2048 × 1536
1600 × 1200
1024 × 768
640 × 480

TIFF

Best
(C)

Better
(D)

Good
(E)

0

Approx. 4

Approx. 8

Approx. 14

Movie images(320 × 240)

voice
recording–Approx. 7 Approx. 12 Approx. 18
Approx.
Approx.
–Approx. 11 Approx. 20 Approx. 27
40sec.
30min.
–
Approx. 25 Approx. 45 Approx. 56–
Approx. 53 Approx. 82 Approx. 100• The table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB SD Memory Card.
• The table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may varydepending on the subject, shooting conditions, Capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc.
• As TIFF data is uncompressed, it cannot be stored on a 16MB SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard. Use a Card with a capacity of 32MB or more.

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Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard

1
Getting Started• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery / card
cover.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect
Write-protect switch
switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existingdata by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion ofexisting data or formatting of the card.
• The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard formatted by theother equipment than this camera cannot be used forPC, etc.
Formatting must be done by this camera.
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard immediately after using thecamera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or turn the camera off
while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB
cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent
impact.
• Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or SD Memory
Card / multimedia cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to“Formatting a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard” (p.112) for instructions onformatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard during formatting as
this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased in thefollowing circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that iserased.
• when the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity
or electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery isremoved while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has a limited service life. If it is not
used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure
to make a backup of important data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity 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.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

1

Power switch

Getting Started

Playback button

1

Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on, the lens cover opens and the lensextends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.

Card Check
It automatically performs a card check when thecamera is turned on. h appears on the LCD
monitor if no SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
has been inserted.
And when the write-protect switch is set to
LOCK, Y will be displayed instead of h, and theimages or sound cannot be recorded.

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Play back Only Mode
Press the power switch while pressing the playback button, theplayback only mode will be activated.
• If the camera is turned on by the playback only mode, the lens cannot
be popped up.
• Turn off the camera and then turn it again to change from theplayback only mode to shooting mode.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26.
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Adjusting the Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment lever

Getting Started

Viewfinder

1

You can adjust the diopter in the range of –3 m–1 to +1 m–1 (per meter)
if the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see.

1

Aim the camera at the bright subject. While looking
through the viewfinder move the diopter adjustment
lever to the left or right until the subject appears in the
sharpest focus.
For easy adjustment, point the camera at a subject with clearly
defined outlines.

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Initial Settings

1

Power switch

Getting Started

Viewfinder

Four-way controller
OK button
Display button
Menu button

If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera on,
follow the procedure below to set the display language, Home Town,
DST, and current date and time. If the date and time that appear at thebottom right of the LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the
first time is not the current time, follow the instructions for “Setting theDate and Time” (p.22) to set the correct date and time.

Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish,
Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Russian.

1
2Turn the camera on.
Use the four-way controller (45) toselect the display language.

Initial settings

Language/City
DST

EnglishNYC

The default setting is English.

3

Press the four-way controller (3).

MENU

Exit

OK OK

The screen for setting the city will be
displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Changing
the Display Language” (p.119).
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Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.

1

1

Initial settings

Language/City
DST

English
NYC

Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the D.S.T will be
displayed.

MENU

OK OK

Exit

• See p.128 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting
the World Time” (p.116).

Getting Started

2

Press the four-way controller (45)to select the desired city (HomeTown).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the Y (Daylight Saving Time)
mode.

1

Use the four-way controller (45)to select Y or Z.

Initial settings

Language/

The default setting is Z (Off).

2

City
DST

English
NYC

Press the OK button.
The screen for setting the Data and Time will
be displayed.

MENU

Exit

OK OK

You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to “Setting theWorld Time” (p.116).

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Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.
1

1

Getting Started

Use the four-way controller (23) tochange the month.

Date Adjust

10 / 01 / 2003
0 : 00MENU

2Press the four-way controller (5).

12/24 OK OK

10 / 01 / 2003

the month.

0 : 00MENU

Use the four-way controller (23) tochange the day and press the fourway controller (5).

DISP

Date Adjust

2 and 3 will be displayed above and below

3

Exit

Exit

DISP

12/24 OK OK

Date Adjust

10 / 01 / 2003
0 : 002 and 3 will be displayed above and below

the day.

4

Repeat Step 3 to change the [year][hour] and [minutes].

MENU

Exit

DISP

12/24 OK OK

Date Adjust

10 / 01 / 2003
0 : 00MENU

5Use the Display button to select the
12-hour or 24-hour display format.

Exit

12/24 OK OK

Date Adjust

10 / 01 / 2003
11 : 19

MENU

22

DISP

Exit

PM

DISP

12/24 OK OK

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When you have finished the settings, press the OK
button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.

• For an accurate time setting, when you have finished the settings,
press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
• You can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode bypressing the MENU / Fn button when the initial settings screen isdisplayed. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayednext time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to“Changing the Date / Time” (p.116).

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Getting Started

The camera is ready to take a picture.
Press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when theclock reaches 00 seconds to return to Capture mode when you set
date and time except the initial settings.

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Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures
Shutter releasebutton2Mode dial

Quick Start

Power switch

Viewfinder
Zoom /f/y button
LCD monitor

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures.
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

1

Press the power switch.

200

The camera will turn on.

2
3

Set the mode dial to A.
Confirm the subject and shooting
information on the LCD monitor.

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Focus Area
The focus area in the middle of the LCD
monitor indicates the zone of automatic
focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing theZoom button.

x : makes the subject bigger.
w : makes the subject smaller.

You can check the size of the subject by looking through the
viewfinder.
As there is no focus area in the viewfinder, be sure to check the
focusing area on the LCD monitor.
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Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds(Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard. (The green and red lamps on the right of the
viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the
SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.)

Quick Start

Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
Press halfway
The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button ispressed lightly (halfway).
They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway, and the shutter
speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD monitor.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the statuslamp and the flash lamp.
1 Autofocus area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out offocus, the frame will not appear.
2 Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
status
Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)litSubject is in focus
Flash is charged
blink
Subject is out of focus
Flash is charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging. Use manual focus
to take the picture when the image is not focused.

2

Focus manually. 1 p.41

Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 2 seconds. During this time you
can delete the image by pressing the i button (The [Delete] menu will
be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.
To start recording a voice memo, press the OK button during InstantReview. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Setting the Instant Review Time 1 p.50
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Quick Start

Playing Back Still Pictures

2
Quick Start

LCD monitor

Playback button
Four-way controller

Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.

1

Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

To rotate the displayed image
The image will be rotated 90° clockwise each time your press the fourway controller (3).

100-0019

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100-0019

10/20/2003
11:19• You cannot rotate movie pictures.
• You cannot rotate images while playing back a voice memo.
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Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding either
forward or backward.

1

Press the Playback button after taking a picture.

2

2

Quick Start

An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the four-way controller (45).
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.

Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor
While the image is displayed, you can erase it bypressing the i button (The Delete screen will be
displayed.), press the four-way controller (2) toselect [Delete], and then pressing the OK button.
Press the Playback button or press the shutter
release button halfway to return to shooting
MENU Exit
status.

File No.
100-0020

DeleteCancelAll images & sounds OK OK• The camera turns on in Playback Only mode when you turn thecamera on while pressing the Playback button. As the lens does notextend in Playback Only mode, this feature is useful when you wantto pass the camera to someone and show them the picture you havejust taken. Turn the camera off and then turn it on again to switch to
the Capture mode.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing
the Zoom /f/y button.
• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the image withthe largest file number will be displayed first.
• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image & sound] message will
be displayed.
Zoom Display 1 p.89
Adding a Voice Memo 1 p.90
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Quick Start

How to View the Recorded Images

2

Images taken with the Optio 555 camera arerecorded on the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard. You can view the images
recorded on the card on the camera itself,
transfer them to your PC and print them out.

Quick Start

Viewing images on the camera
One of the advantages of a digital camera is thatit enables you to view your pictures immediately
after you have taken them. You can check thecomposition and focus and take the picture again
if you are not satisfied.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.89

Viewing images on a TV
If you want to show your pictures to friends, you can display them on
your TV monitor. Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable toview images on your TV.
Viewing Images on a TV 1 p.100

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Printing by directly connecting the camera to the printer 1 p.104
Process from taking pictures to printing 1 (PC connection manual) p.4-5

2
Quick Start

Viewing images on a PC
You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just by connecting
the camera to the PC with the USB cable and downloading the images (youneed to install the USB driver if you are using Windows 98/98SE). Or you canremove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer
the data to your PC using a card reader. If you use a laptop computer, you
can transfer the image data by fitting the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
into the card adapter and inserting the card adapter into the card slot.
If you are using a printer that is compatible with PictBridge, you can print
pictures by using a USB cable to connect the camera directly to a printer.

Printing images by a printing service
Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard canbe ordered in the same way as with conventional photographs by taking
the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard to a store that performs printing.
The number of prints can be specified and dates can be included in theprints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before taking the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard to a store that performs DPOF printing.
Setting the Printing Service 1 p.101

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Common Operations

Changing the Mode
Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording.
Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and sound.
Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode

3

• Press the Playback button to change from Capture mode to Playbackmode.
• Press the Playback button or the shutter release button halfway tochange from Playback mode to Capture mode.

Common Operations

Selecting the Capture Mode1

Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on E a b c
A d F G D C or O.
E
a
b
c
A
d
F
G
D
C
O

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The functions are set in advance and thesettings are enabled whenever the camera isturned on.
You can set the shutter speed and aperture
Manual exposure
manually.
You can set the shutter speed manually, andShutter-priority
the aperture is set automatically.
You can set the aperture manually, and theAperture-priority
shutter speed is set automatically.
The shutter speed and aperture are set
Programautomatically when taking still pictures.
You can select a Capture mode from 9 modes
Pictureaccording to the scene you are taking.
Panorama
This mode is for taking panorama pictures.
3D
This mode is for taking 3D pictures.
This mode is for taking pictures using a variety
Digital filterof filters such as red, blue and green.
This mode is for taking moving images.
Movie picture(Sound can also be recorded.)
Voice recording This mode is for recording sound.
User mode

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p.64
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p.72
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Using the Button Functions

1

2

3

4

5
6
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9

Capture Mode1

Diopter adjustment lever
Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. (1 p.19)

2

b button
Changes the flash mode. (1 p.42)

3( button
Changes the Capture mode as follows.
Using the self-timer (1 p.77)
Using the remote control unit (1 p.78)
Continuous shooting (1 p.79)
Multiple exposure shooting (1 p.82)
Interval shooting (1 p.80)*When the Capture mode is set to F G C continuous shooting,multiple exposure shooting and Interval shooting mode will beskipped.

4) button
Changes the focus mode. (1 p.40)

5Zoom button

Common Operations

11 10

3

Changes the size of the subject. (1 p.74)
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Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (1 p.33)

7

Four-way controller (45)
Changes the EV compensation in modes other than a and O.
(1 p.74)
Changes the shutter speed in a mode. (1 p.56)

8Four-way controller (23)Adjusts the focus in z mode. (1 p.41)
Sets the aperture value in a and c mode. (1 p.56, 54)
Sets the shutter speed in b mode. (1 p.55)
Selects the type of filter in D mode. (1 p.70)
Selects Picture mode in d mode. (1 p.60)

3
Common Operations

9

OK button
Sets the selected menu item. (1 p.34)
When pressed in z mode, the function on the four-way controller(23) reverts to the function set by the mode dial.

10 Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 p.38)

11 Menu / Fn button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode and retrieves thefunctions registered on the four-way controller. (1 p.34, 123)

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2

3

4
5
6
9

8

7

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8
9

Z button
Protects the image from erasure. (1 p.99)

DPOF button
Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. (1 p.101)
i button
Deletes the image. (1 p.96)
Zoom /f/y button
f displays nine images at once. (1 p.94)
Press -y in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom Display
image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 p.89)
Playback button (1 p.30)
Switches to Capture mode.
Four-way controller (45)Displays images one by one. (1 p.27)

Common Operations

Playback Mode3

OK button
Saves the function selected by the menu item. (1 p.34)
When pressed in Normal Playback mode, the voice memo starts, andwhen pressed again, the voice memo stops. (1 p.90)
When pressed in Zoom Display or Nine-image Display mode,changes to Normal Playback mode. (1 p.89, 94)

Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 p.93)

Menu / Fn button
Displays the active menus in Playback mode. (1 p.34)
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Using the Menus
The menus are displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the
Menu / Fn button. You can set functions, save the settings and change
the camera settings on these menus.

How to Set the Menus
3

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

Common Operations

1

Press the Menu / Fn button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be
underlined in green.

2

Press the four-way controller (45).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the menu screen.

3

Use the four-way controller (23) to select an item.
Use the four-way controller (23) to move the frame up or down.

4
4’

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

5

Press the OK button.

If there is a select screen, use the four-way controller(5) to move to the select screen.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to capture or
playback status.
If the menu screen is not exited, press the OK button again.
• If you press any buttons except the OK button before press the OK
button and leave the menu screen, any changes to setting will not
be saved.
• Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu screen, if you
remove the battery before turning off the camera or do not
otherwise turn off the camera correctly, any changes to setting will
not be saved.

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Example of menu operation
1 Menu / Fn button
2

2[Q Playback] menu

[A Rec.Mode] menu
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity[B Set-up] menu

Playback

Rec. Mode

AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

Set-upResizeTrimming
Digital Filter
Alarm
Slideshow
PictBridge

2592 1944

Off
3sec

1 / 1 MENU E x i t

OK OK

OK OK

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/1 / 3 MENU E x i t

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English
OK OK

3

3

1 / 3 MENU Exit

2592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK OK

4

3

Rec. Mode

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

1 / 3 MENU Exit

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

2592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

2592 1944
AWB
Wide
100

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

Common Operations

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK OK

4’

3

Select screen
Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie

2 / 3 MENU Exit

Interval Shoot

0.0

IntervalOn
2sec

Number of Shot

1min 10sec
02
Start Time
0hr

Off
OK OK

MENU E x i t

00min
OK OK

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To the next screen• If you press the shutter release button halfway and move the camera
to Capture mode, any changes to the setting will not be saved.
• The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed and when you display themenu from Capture mode, the [Q Playback] menu will be displayedwhen you display the menu from Playback mode.
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Menu List
Please refer to pages 141 to 143 for List of Menu Default settings andthe adjustable [Rec. mode] menu items by Capture mode.
[A Rec.Mode] Menu
Item

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level

3

White BalanceCommon Operations

Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie
3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

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Description

Reference

For selecting the size of recorded pixels.
For selecting the image compression rate.
For adjusting the color balance according tolighting.
For changing the Area of the autofocus.
For setting the metering method to determine theexposure.
For setting the sensitivity.
For adjusts the brightness of the flash withoutchanging the brightness of the background.
For setting the shooting conditions such as
exposure, saturation and sharpness.
For taking digital zoom pictures.
For setting the instant review time.
For taking pictures specified interval of time.
For delaying the frame rate when taking movie
pictures (so that the movie appears speeded up
when played back)For taking 3D pictures.
For saving the shooting function settings when
the camera is turned off.
For setting the sharpness.
For setting the saturation.
For setting the contrast.
For setting the functions registered in User mode.

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p.47
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p.75
p.50
p.80
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p.51
p.51
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[Q Playback] Menu
Item

ResizeTrimming
Digital Filter
Alarm
Slideshow
PictBridge

Description

Reference

For changing the size of images
For trimming images
Apply a red, blue, green, or other image filter to acaptured image.
For setting the alarm to ring at specified time
Recorded images are played successively.
For printing directly from a digital camera
connected to a printer.

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p.110
p.126
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[B Set-up] Menu
FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
LanguageStart-up screen
Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
Quick Delete
Quick Zoom
Fn Setting
Focus Limiter
Reset

Description

For formatting the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard
For adjusting the beep sound when a button ispressed. For setting the button operation, startup, shutter sounds and volume.
For setting the date style
For adjusting the date and time
For setting the world time
For changing the language in which menus andmessages are displayed
For setting the Start-up screen when the camera
is turned on
For setting the video output format
For setting the power saving function
For turning off the power automatically.
When this option is turned on, the Delete screen
is displayed with [Delete] or [All Images]
selected.
For playing back images at the set size with theZoom button pressed only once.
For registering a function on the four-way
controller.
For switching between limiting and not limitinglens movement during normal shooting andmacro shooting.
For returning the camera settings to defaults

Reference
p.112
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p.115
p.116
p.116

Common Operations

Item

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Taking Pictures

Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button.
Display On

4Shooting information is displayed.
1 Flash mode2 Drive mode
3 Focus mode
4 Capture mode
5 AF area
6 Number of images can be taken
7 Date & time
8 Battery indicator

1 2 3 4 5

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7

Taking Pictures

Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end)
and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers.
1 Recorded pixels
2 Quality level3 White balance
4 AE metering
5 Sensitivity
6 Histogram• The AF area will be displayed in theautofocus mode.

1 2 3
035

2592
AWB
AUTO

6

Grid Display
The grid is displayed. This is useful forcomposing detailed pictures.
• The AF area will be displayed in theautofocus mode.

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5 4

Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.
• The AF area in autofocus mode isdisplayed.
• If any of the modes are changed such asFlash mode, the mode you have changed
is displayed for a few seconds.

LCD Monitor Off
Turn off the LCD monitor.
(The LCD monitor is not turned off in
Playback mode.)

4

The LCD monitor does not turn off in C F G D mode.

Taking Pictures

Display On

Saving the Display Mode 1 p.87

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Setting the Shooting Functions

1

4

Selecting the Focus Mode

Taking Pictures

Focus Mode
(No icon) Autofocus modeq

Macro moderSuper macro modes

Infinity-landscapemodezManual focus mode
Move focusing area

1

The camera is focused on the subject in theautofocus area when the shutter release button ispressed halfway. Use this mode when the distanceto the subject is more than 60 cm (1.97 ft).
This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approx. 15 cm – 65 cm (0.5 ft – 2.13 ft).
This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approximately 2 cm – 65 cm (0.8 inch – 2.13 ft).
This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller(23).
The position of the autofocus area is changed.

Press the q s or z button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set
focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].
• The focus is fixed and the focus mode cannot be selected in themovie picture mode (1 p.72).
• The zoom is fixed in the wide-angle position in Super Macro mode.
• The image may be overexposed or a dark area may appear at thebottom right of the picture when you use the flash in Macro mode.
• The flash does not discharge in Super macro mode.

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If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus
mode is set on Macro or Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture
will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder.
Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.

Manual Focus
The central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD
monitor when the mode is set on z and press the four-way controller(23). Adjust the focus with the four-way controller while looking at theimage on the monitor.
For distant focus
For closer focus• Keep pressing the four-way controller (23) will move the focusing
position rapidly.
• The central portion of picture is also enlarged in the Digital zoom
mode except at maximum magnification.

4
Taking Pictures

Press any buttons except the four-way controller (23) or take a finger
off from the four-way controller (23), the screen returns to the normal
display two seconds later after the focus is set.

Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.87

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects
The autofocus mechanism is not all-powerful. Subjects which may not
focus are listed below. In this situation, use focus lock, press the shutter
release button halfway to focus on [ ] another subject that is equal
distant from the camera, recompose the picture while holding the
shutter release button halfway, and then take a picture.
a)Extremely low-contrast subject such as a white wall in the focus
points range.
b)Subjects which don’t reflect much light within the focus points range.
c) Subjects that are moving extremely fast.
d)Powerfully reflected light or strong backlight (subjects with extremely
bright backgrounds).
e)If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear whitin the focus points
range.
f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background wihin the focus
points range.
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Selecting the Flash Mode4

(No icon) Auto flash

Taking PicturesabFlash Off
Flash Onc

Auto flash +Red-eye ReductiondFlash On +Red-eye Reduction

The flash discharges automatically depending on
the light conditions.
The flash will not discharge.
The flash discharges.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyescaused by the light from the flash being reflectedin the subject’s eyes.
The flash discharges automatically.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes causedby the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
eyes.
The flash will discharge regard less of lighting conditions.

• The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] modes cannot
be selected when the Capture mode is set to a.
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, continuous shooting,infinity-landscape, fireworks in picture mode or super macro mode.
• The flash discharges once before the main flash as supplementary
light for AE metering.
• In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction]
modes, the flash discharges once to make the pupils of the subject’s eyes
smaller shortly before the main flash discharges to take the picture.

1

Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon
is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1 p.25
Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.87

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

EabcAdFGD

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

12
3

Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

1 / 3 MENU Exit

2592 1944

4
Taking Pictures

You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2592 × 1944],[2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 × 480].

AWB
Wide
Auto
OK OK

• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie picturemode.
• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct when it isprinted out.
• Selecting a small size reduces the volume of data. This is useful for
attaching images to E-mail or posting them on a website.

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

EabcAdFGD

Selecting the Quality Levels
4

You can choose the image compression rate.

Taking Pictures

TIFF• Captures the image as uncompressed TIFF data. This is bestfor prints and images that will be manipulated on a PC.

C BEST
D BETTER
E
GOOD• The quality is better and there is a high volume of image data.
• Standard level• The quality is good and there is a low volume of image data.

TIFF

1
2
3

Select [Quality Level] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) tochange the image quality.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

1 / 3 MENU Exit

2592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK OK

• The recorded pixels is 2592 × 1944 in the TIFF format.
• When the recorded pixels is set to other than 2592 × 1944, select the
TIFF format and the recorded pixels changes to 2592 × 1944.

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

2, 3
4
1

2592 1944

1 / 3 MENU Exit

AWB
Wide
Auto
OK OK

EabcAFGDC

Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)

F Automatic
G Daylight
H ShadeTungsten
I
Light
J

Fluorescent
Light

K

ManualThe camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or othertungsten light.
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Choose the type of fluorescent light from W (white (4200°K)*),N (neutral white (5000°K)*) and D (daylight (6500°K)*).
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the whitebalance manually.

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Taking Pictures

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

* The color temperature (°K) is approximate and does not indicate theprecise color.

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Select [White Balance] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).

White Balance

AWB

The white balance screen will be displayed.

3
4

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the setting.
Press the OK button twice.

-D
MENU Exit

OK OK

The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance 1 p.87

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Selecting the Type of Fluorescent Light J

12
3

Select [J] on the White Balance screen.
Use the four-way controller (45) tochoose “W”, “N” or “D”.

White Balance

AWB

Press the OK button twice.
D

The camera is ready to take the picture.
MENU Exit

OK OK

Manual Setting

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1
2
3

Select [K] (manual) on the white balance screen.
Point your camera at a blank sheetof paper so that it fills the screen.

AWB

Press the Display button.
The white balance is automatically adjusted,[Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor
and the display returns to the menu screen.

4

White Balance

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

-D
MENU Exit

DISP
AdjustOK OK

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
4

You can change the angle of the autofocus area.

1
2
3

Normal range
The autofocus range becomes smaller.

Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) tochange the setting.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

2592 1944

Taking Pictures

Wide
Spot

AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the
focusing area on the LCD monitor.

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
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Taking Pictures

You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure thebrightness and determine the exposure.
L
M
N

1
2
3

Multi segment

The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
The exposure is determined mainly by the center ofCenter-weighted
the screen.
The exposure is determined by the small area in theSpotcenter of the screen only.

Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) tochange the metering mode.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

1 / 3 MENU Exit

Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p.87

482592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK OK

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Setting the Sensitivity

Auto
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100
200
400

1
2
3

The camera sets the speed automatically.
• As the lower sensitivity produces sharp images with little or nonoise, but the shutter speed will be slower in low light
conditions.
• As the higher sensitivity uses faster shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake.

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Taking Pictures

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

Select [Sensitivity] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) tochange the Sensitivity.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

1 / 3 MENU Exit

2592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto
OK OK

[Auto] cannot be selected in manual exposure mode.
Saving the Sensitivity 1 p.87

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review)
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Taking Pictures

You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec., 2sec.,
3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display).

1
2
3

Select [Instant Review] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the display time.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie

0.0
On
2sec
Off

2 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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

1
2
3

Select [Sharpness] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting from [Normal]
to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode

3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

3 / 3 MENU Exit

Parallel

OK OK

Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
4

You can set the color saturation.

3

Select [Saturation] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting from [Normal]
to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

3 / 3 MENU Exit

Parallel

Taking Pictures

1
2

OK OK

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

1
2
3

Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45)to change the setting from [Normal]
to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

Rec. Mode

3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

3 / 3 MENU Exit

Parallel

OK OK

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Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

23
12592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Adjusting the Flash Output
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You can adjust the output of the flash without changing the brightnessof the background.

1
2
3

Select [Flash Exp. Comp.] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) toselect the compensation level.
4 Reduces the brightness.
5 Increases the brightness.

Press the OK button.

2 / 3 MENU Exit

The camera is ready to take the picture.

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Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie

+1.0
On
2sec
Off
OK OK

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1

2

4

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture fortaking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as
the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

1
2

Taking Pictures

Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)

Set the mode dial to A.
Press the shutter release button.

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The picture will be taken.

1/250
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Aperture Shutter speed

Using the Shutter Release Button 1 p.25
Playing back images 1 p.26

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Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode)

Taking Pictures

In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera
automatically sets the shutter speed.

1
2

Set the mode dial to c.
Use the four-way controller (23) tochange the aperture value.

200

2 Makes the aperture larger.

(Reduces the aperture value.)
3 Makes the aperture smaller.

(Increases the aperture value.)3

Press the shutter release button.

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Aperture value

The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off.
• The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button andcannot be used to change the aperture value when the focus mode is
set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way
controller (23) to change the value to change the aperture value.
• The exposure is not appropriate when the shutter speed is displayedin orange on the LCD monitor.
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3

2

Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode)1
2

Set the mode dial to b.
Use the four-way controller (23) tochange the shutter speed.

200

2 Increases the shutter speed.
3 Reduces the shutter speed.
1/250
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3

Press the shutter release button.

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Taking Pictures

In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera
automatically sets the aperture value.

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Shutter speed

The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
The set shutter speed will be saved when the camera is turned off.
• The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button andcannot be used to change the shutter speed when the focus mode is
set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way
controller (23) to change the value to change the shutter speed.
• The exposure is not appropriate when the aperture value is displayedin orange on the LCD monitor.

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3

2

4

Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)

Taking Pictures

You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually.

1
2

Set the mode dial to M.
Use the four-way controller tochange the shutter speed andaperture value.
4 Increases the shutter speed.
5 Reduces the shutter speed.
2 Makes the aperture larger.

(Reduces the aperture value.)
3 Makes the aperture smaller.
(Increases the aperture value.)

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Shutter speed

If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do not give anappropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.
If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is between –0.3 EV
and –2.0 EV, n will light, and if between +0.3 EV and +2.0 EV m willlight, and the value will be displayed.
If the picture is underexposed at a setting lower than –2.0 EV,(Blinking) n blinks, and if overexposed at a setting higher than +2.0 EV,
m blinks.
p (Lit)Metering is not possible.
(Lit)

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Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture value.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera isturned off.
• EV compensation is not available in this mode.
• The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button andcannot be used to change the aperture value when the focus mode is
set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way
controller (23) to change the value to change the aperture value.
• The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] flash modes
cannot be selected.

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3, 4
2
4
Taking Pictures

Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)
Register Capture mode or functions that you use frequently and thenalign the mode dial to E to quickly take pictures using your preferredsettings.
Registering a function

1
2
3
4

Set the mode dial to E.
Set the [A Rec. Mode] items to your preferred settings.
Press the four-way controller (23) to select [E].
Press the four-way controller (45) to select a Capturemode to be saved.
The set functions and Capture mode are registered in [User Mode].
See the table on the next page for the functions that can be set in theUser mode.

5

58

Press the shutter release button.

Registering Functions in User Mode
By setting the mode dial to USER and setting the shooting functions,the functions and Capture mode are registered in User mode.
Functions that can be set in User mode
Ref.
p.43
p.44
p.45
p.47
p.48
p.49

Function
Default Setting
Instant Review*
2 sec
Interval Shoot*–Fast Fwd Movie
Off
3D Mode*Parallel
Memory–Sharpness
Normal

Ref.
p.50
p.80
p.80
p.64
p.87
p.50

p.52

Saturation

Normal

p.51

4

p.84
p.75

Contrast
USER

Normale

p.51–

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Function
Default Setting
Recorded Pixels 2592 × 1944
Quality Level
DWhite Balance
AWB
Focusing Area
Wide
AE MeteringL
Sensitivity
AutoFlash Exp.
0.0
Comp.
Auto Bracket*–
Digital Zoom
On

• For the USER mode, you can choose from the following six modes:
program, manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority, picture
or digital filter mode.
• Settings made for functions marked with an asterisk (*) are reflected
in other modes as well as User mode.

1

2

Set the mode dial to E.

Press the shutter release button.

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The picture will be taken.

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4

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)

Taking Pictures

You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
Picture mode
There are nine available modes in Picture mode.
H
B
I
J
L
N
K
g
W

1
2
3

LandscapeEnables to take landscape photos with bright colors.
Night-Scene Mode Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views.
FlowerEnables to take flower photos bright in color.
Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by
Portraitemphasizing the person.
Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like
Surf & Snowbeaches and snow covered mountains.
Autumn Colors
Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn.
Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise andSunsetsunset photos.
Fireworks
Enables you to take bright photos of fireworks.
Text
Enables you to take clear photos of text.

Set the Mode dial to d.
Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the required mode.
Press the shutter release button.

200

The picture will be taken.
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• The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off.
• The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed at
infinity.
• The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button andcannot be used to change the picture mode when the focus mode is
set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way
controller (23) to change the picture mode to change the picturemode.
• To avoid camera movement in Night-scene, Sunset and Fireworks
mode. You are recommended to fix the camera on a tripod.

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3, 4

2
5
4

Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

Taking Pictures

Using the provided software (ACDSee™), join several pictures on your
PC and easily create panoramic photos. Join photos that have beentaken so the edges of the images overlap in Panorama Assist Mode tocreate a single panoramic photo.

1
2

Set the mode dial to F.
Use the four-way controller tochoose the direction in which theimages will be joined.

SSete t sshift
h i f t direction
direction

4 Joins the images at the left.
5 Joins the images at the right.
2 Joins the images at the top.
3 Joins the images at the bottom.

The example shows the images when 5 is selected.

3

Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to take thefirst image. The right edge of the image isdisplayed in transparent form on the left of
the LCD monitor.

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Move the camera to the right andtake the second picture.
Position the camera so that the actual image
display overlaps the transparent display on
the left edge, and then release the shutter.
Repeat the above procedure to take the thirdand subsequent pictures.

5

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Press the OK button.
The screen returns to Step 1.
To cancel Panorama assist mode, change to another mode.

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Taking Pictures• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software(ACDSee™) provided with the camera.
• See p.32 in the separate booklet (PC connection manual) for
instructions on how to create panoramic photos.
• Continuous shooting, Multiple Exposure mode and interval shooting
are not possible in Panorama assist mode.
• A computer running Windows is necessary for joining images.
(The ACD photostitcher software provided with the camera is notsupported by Macintosh.)

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6, 8

2, 3

1

4, 9
4

Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)

Taking Pictures

You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by theparallel method or cross method (p.66). If you print out the 3D pictures
taken by parallel method and look at them through the 3D image viewer
provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
Print 3D pictures taken using the parallel method and view them using
the provided 3D image viewer. Images will appear three-dimensional.
Select the 3D mode
The default setting is [Parallel]. If you do not need to switch to [Cross],go to Step 5.

1

Press the Menu / Fn button.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2
3

Press the four-way controller (23)to select [3D Mode].
Use the four-way controller (45) toselect [Cross].
To view the picture with the 3D image viewer,
select [Parallel].
You can also view it without the image viewer.

4

Press the OK button.
The 3D image mode screen appears again.

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Rec. Mode

3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

3 / 3 MENU Exit

Cross

OK OK

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5
6

Set the Mode dial to G.
The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle of the
LCD monitor.

Take the first picture.

14

Hold the camera so that the subject is in the
middle of the screen, and press the shutter
release button.

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8
9

14

4

Move the camera to right withoutchanging your stance.
Take the second picture.
Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of thescreen and press the shutter release button.
When you have taken the second picture, the screen returns to Step 6.

Press the Playback button.

Taking Pictures

7

The picture is displayed in the left half screenof the LCD monitor. The right half screen isfor taking the second picture.

The LCD monitor displays both the left and right images.
• Press the Menu / Fn button or change the 3D image mode to another
Capture mode to cancel the 3D image mode.
• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images aretaken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight. Whentaking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still
as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It iseasier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance
between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is
3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be
3m ÷ 40=7.5cm.
However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differsfrom person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer tothe table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.
Distance to subject
Camera movement

0.1 m
0.5 cm

0.3 m
1 cm

0.5 m
1.5 cm1m
2.5 cm3m
7.5 cm

5m
13 cm

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Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method
As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very slightdeviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with
our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce athree-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing
3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left andright lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distantscene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are
crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice
may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer.

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How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown
below.

How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide andplace the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.

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As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from person toperson, some people may have difficulty obtaining a three-dimensional
effect even when looking at prints that are the same size. It may beespecially difficult if the pictures are very large or very small.
Try different sizes until the right effect is achieved.
• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to direct
sunlight as this may lead to fire.

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2, 3

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)4

1

Set the mode dial to O.
The recordable time is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
1 Remaining time 2 Recording time2

100
0 : 29:29 55
00
0 : 00:00 00

Taking Pictures

You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the LCD
monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard.

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2

Press the shutter release button.
Recording starts. The self-timer lamp and flash status lamp blink
during recording.

3

Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops. The remaining recordable time is displayed.
Playing back sound 1 p.92
Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.

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Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)

Taking Pictures

You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color
filters such as red, blue and green, a soft filter that produces a fuzzy
effect.
Color filters
Eight colors, black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green andyellow, are provided for the color filters. When you select a color filter inthe Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered withthe selected color, and the pictures are taken in that color.
Soft Filter
Pictures taken with the soft filter have a fuzzy effect.

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3

Set the Mode dial to D.

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Use the four-way controller (23) toselect a digital filter to use.
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.

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Playing back still pictures 1 p.26

The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button andcannot be used to change the filter when the focus mode is set to
manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way controller(23) to change the filter to change the filter.

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Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode)

Taking Pictures

This mode enables you to take moving images. The amount of images
you can capture is displayed on the top right of the screen.
Sound can be recorded at the same time.

1

Set the mode dial to C.
The following information will be displayed on
the LCD monitor.
1 Flash OFF
2 Movie Picture mode icon
3 Remaining shooting time2

Press the shutter release button.

1

2

3
00
0 : 00
0 : 12

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Shooting will start.
You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button.
x: makes the image bigger.
w:makes the image smaller.

3

Press the shutter release button.
Shooting will end.
The remaining shooting time will be displayed.

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Keeping the shutter release button pressed
Pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed when
you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second.
Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter releasebutton.
Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.91

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Taking Pictures• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting, interval shooting and multiple exposureshooting are not possible in Movie Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.
• Focusing Area mode is not available in Movie Picture mode.
• The digital zoom can be operated in Movie Picture mode.
• The focus is fixed and focus mode cannot be selected in the movie
picture mode.

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Using the Zoom
4

You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode.

Taking Pictures

1

Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.

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x (Tele): makes the subject biggerw (Wide):makes the subject smaller

When the digital zoom function is disabled,
you can take pictures at up to 5×magnification using the optical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled, you canfurther enlarge the subject to a maximum
magnification equivalent to 20×.

Zoom bar Digitalzoom range

198

Digital Zoom

Saving the Zoom Position 1 p.87

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Enabling the Digital Zoom Function

1

Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

2

Press the four-way controller (3) toselect [Digital Zoom].

3

Use the four-way controller (5) toselect [On].

4

Press the OK button.

Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie

0.0
On
2sec
Off

2 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

The camera is ready to take a picture.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1 p.87

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Taking Pictures• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is disabled when
the digital zoom function is set to On.
• The image will be blurred when shooting an image using the digitalzoom function.
• The camera movement may occur due to high magnification. Use thetripod to prevent it when using the digital zoom function.
• The digital zoom is enabled when taking a movie picture.

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Taking Pictures

You can take pictures that are intentionally over-exposed or underexposed.

1

Press the four-way controller (45)in Capture mode.
Four-way controller (4)decreases the EV compensation to anegative (–) level
Four-way controller (5)increases the EV compensation to a
positive (+) level

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EV compensation level

The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Saving the EV Compensation 1 p.87
• If you press 4 or 5 one time, or set to ± 0, the set level displayed on
the LCD monitor will go off after two seconds.
• The exposure compensation cannot be set in the Fireworks picture
mode.

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Using the Self-timer

1

Press the ( button in Capture mode to display g on
the LCD monitor.

2

Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture istaken approximately three seconds after the self-timer lamp starts toblink.

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The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release button ispressed.

Playing Back Images and Sound 1 p.89
• The second count will be displayed when you turn the LCD monitoron.
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the second count isdisplayed to cancel the self-timer.

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Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
4

You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).

Taking Pictures

1

2

Press the ( button in Capturemode to display i on the LCD
monitor.
The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera
is ready to take pictures.

Press the shutter release button on
the remote control unit.

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The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after
approximately three seconds.
Playing Back Images and Sound 1 p.89
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
• Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 5 meters
away from the front of the camera.
• The distance at which the remote control unit operates may be
reduced when taking pictures against the light.
• Press the ( button in step 1 to display h on the LCD monitor totake a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release buttonon the remote control unit.

Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit
A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera
approximately 30,000 times. If the battery needs changing, contact yournearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is made forreplacing the battery.)
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Continuous Shooting
4

1

Press the ( button in Capturemode to display j on the LCD
monitor.
The mode will change to Continuous
Shooting mode.

2

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Taking Pictures

Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed.

Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button ispressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from the shutter
release button.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and [Quality
Level] setting.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture, Panorama
assist mode and 3D Image modes.

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Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting)
4

In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed interval.

Taking Pictures

1

Press the ( button in Capture mode to display k on
the LCD monitor.

2

Press the shutter release button.
Interval shooting will start with the following settings.
• Interval
0min 10sec• Number of shot 02• Start time
0hr 0minThe camera turns off automatically when shooting is finished.
• Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes inunits of 1 second, and intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in units of
1 minute. Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set.
• The number of pictures can be set in the range of 2 to 99 pictures.
• The start time can be set between 0 min. and 23 hr. 59 min. in units of
1 minute.
• If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture will be taken as soon
as the shutter release button is pressed.
• The remaining number of pictures and interval time will be displayed on
the LCD monitor when you press the power switch on during standby. If
you press the Menu / Fn button, the message “Stop interval shooting?”
will be displayed. To cancel interval shooting, press the OK button.
• Interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically when
the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard runs out of memory space.
Interval shooting is not possible in C F G mode.

80Setting the interval, number of shot, and start time1

Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.

2
3

Press the four-way controller (3) toselect [Interval Shoot].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Interval Shooting menu will be displayedand [Interval] will be framed.

4Interval ShootInterval
1min 10sec
Number of Shot
02
Start Time
0hr
MENU E x i t

00min
OK OK

Set the interval time.

5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the numberof pictures, then press (3).

4Taking Pictures

1. Press the four-way controller (5).
23 will be displayed above and below the minutes.
2. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the minutes, thenpress (5).
23 will be displayed above and below the seconds.
3. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the seconds, thenpress (5).
4. Press the four-way controller (3).
The frame will move to [Number of shoot].

The frame will move to [Start Time].

6

Set the time to start shooting.
1. Press the four-way controller (5).
23 will be displayed above and below the hours.
2. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the hours, thenpress 5.
23 will be displayed above and below the minutes.
3. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the minutes, thenpress (5).

7

Press the OK button twice.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26

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Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)4You can superimpose a new image on top of an image already recorded.

Taking Pictures

When images have been recorded

1

Press ( in Capture mode to
switch to Multiple Exposure mode.
The screen for selecting the base image will
be displayed.

2100-0038
Choose Base Image

Use the four-way controller (45) tochoose the base image and press
the OK button.

OK Ok

The selected image will appear in transparent form on the LCD monitor.

3

Aim the camera at your subject andchoose the exposure method withthe four-way controller (23).
S Priority is given to the brighter image.
Q Priority is given to the darker image.
R The average exposure is obtained.

4

Press the shutter release button.

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Exposure method

The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be asked
whether you want to continue shooting.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the picture you havejust created will be played back enabling you to add another image.
The combined picture will be saved as a new file.
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When there are no recorded images

1

Press ( in Capture mode to
switch to Multiple Exposure mode.

Base Image Shooting

A message will appear on the LCD monitor
informing you that the camera is ready to takethe base image.
Take the base image. When you have taken
the base image, it will appear in transparent
form on the LCD monitor.

2

Aim the camera at your subject andchoose the exposure method withthe four-way controller (23).

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Exposure method

3

Press the shutter release button.
The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be asked
whether you want to continue shooting.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the picture you havejust created will be played back enabling you to add another image.
The combined picture will be saved as a new file.

Taking Pictures

S Priority is given to the brighter image.
Q Priority is given to the darker image.
R The average exposure is obtained.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
• Multiple exposure is not possible in C F G mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple Exposure mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple Exposure mode.

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8Rec. Mode

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

2, 3, 4, 5, 6
712592 1944
AWB
Wide
Auto

1 / 3 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)
4
Taking Pictures

You can take pictures automatically with three different exposure, whitebalance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings.

1

Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.

2

Press the four-way controller (3) to select[Auto Bracket].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
[Applied Photo] screen to select the bracket setting will be displayed.

4

Use the four-way controller (45) toselect the conditions for bracket
shooting.
If you selected [Sharpness], [Saturation] or[Contrast], skip to step 7.

5

Press the four-way controller (3) toselect [Exp. Bracket] or [White
Balance].

Auto Bracket

Applied Photo
Exp.Bracket
Bracket Amount± 0.3

MENU E x i t

Auto Bracket

Applied Photo
Exp.Bracket
Bracket Amount± 0.3

Go to [Bracket Amount].

684

Use the four-way controller (45) to
set the bracketing steps.

OK OK

MENU E x i t

OK OK

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Press the OK button.
The Bracket mode is set.

8

Press and hold down the shutter release button.
Auto bracket shooting starts.
When shooting is finished, a message will be displayed asking
whether you want to continue shooting or not. To continue shooting in
auto bracket mode, select [Continue] and press the OK button.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26
• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
• If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous shooting mode,
continuous shooting will be cancelled.
• The auto bracket setting will be cancelled by pressing the Menu / Fnbutton or OK button.

4
Taking Pictures
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1

3, 4
5
2
C

Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)
4
Taking Pictures

This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate so thatwhen you play the movie back, the action appears speeded up.

1
2
3

Set the mode dial to C.
Press the Menu / Fn button in Capture mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Fast Fwd

5
6

Movie].
Use the four-way controller (45) tochoose [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5], [×10],[×50] or [×100].
Press the OK button.
Press the shutter release button.

7

Press the shutter release button.

4

Shooting in Fast Forward Movie mode starts.

Rec. Mode

Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie

2 / 3 MENU Exit

0.0
On
2sec
x2
OK OK

Shooting in Fast Fwd Movie mode ends.
Playing Back Movie Pictures 1 p.91
• Off (×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (15 frames per
second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of frames taken
per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.
• As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 15 frames
per second, movies taken at ×2 are played back twice as fast andmovies taken at ×5 are played back five times as fast.
• Sound cannot be recorded.

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

White Balance

The flash mode setting on the b button is saved.

Default
Setting
Off

Saves the Flash Compensation setting.

0.0

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

OffEV
The set EV compensation value is saved.
Compensation
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is
Digital Zoom
saved.
The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is
AE Metering
saved.
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is
Sensitivity
saved.
Focus Mode
The focus mode setting is saved.
Zoom Position The zoom position setting is saved.
MF Position
The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved.
DISPLAY
The LCD monitor display mode is saved.
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card /File No.
MultiMediaCard is inserted, the sequential file number isassigned.

Off
On
Off

4
Taking Pictures

Flash
Flash
Exp. Comp.

Description

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On

• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings
selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off.
• The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved
when [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory].
• The Auto Bracket setting is not saved.
• [Memory] can be set separately in User mode and other Capture modes.
• [Zoom Position] will be set to On automatically when [MF Position] is
set to On.
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Press the Menu / Fn button in
Capture mode.

2

Press the four-way controller (23)to select [Memory].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).

Rec. Mode

3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

3 / 3 MENU Exit

Parallel

OK OK[Memory] menu will be displayed.

44Taking Pictures
88

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the item.

5

Use the four-way controller (45) toswitch O [On] and P [Off].

6

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.

MemoryFlashF l a s h E x p. C o m p.
White Bal.
EV Compensation
Digital Zoom
AE Metering

1 / 2 MENU Exit

OK OK

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Playing Back Images and Sound

2
1
3

Playing Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26).

Zoom Display

5

1
2

Enter the Playback mode andchoose the image you want tomagnify with the four-way
controller (45).
Press x/y on the Zoom /f/y button.

1.1X

The image will be magnified (1× to 8×).

3

Playback / Erasing

You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to operation isdisplayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.

• The following operations can be performed while the magnified
image is displayed.
Four-way controller (2345) :Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom /f/y button (x):Makes the image larger
Zoom /f/y button (w):Makes the image smaller
Display button:Turns the guide marks on / off

Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
If you set the magnification for [Quick Zoom] in the [B Setup] menu inadvance, the image will be displayed in the set magnification when thex/y button of the Zoom /f/y button is pressed once.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
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Adding a Voice Memo
You can add a voice memo to a recorded image.

1

Enter the playback mode andchoose the image to which you
want to add a voice memo with thefour-way controller (45).
If the image has no voice memo, the screen
for recording a voice memo is displayed on
the LCD monitor.

2

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Press the OK button.
Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds.

3

Press the OK button.
Recording stops.

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4

Press the four-way controller (2).
Play back the recorded voice memo.

5

Press the four-way controller (2).
Playback stops.
• A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( ) images.
• U is displayed on the LCD monitor next to images with a voice
memo.

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1, 2, 3Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the
LCD monitor during playback. The sound is played back at the same time.

1
2

Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture
you want to play back with the four-way controller (45).
Press the four-way controller (2).
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Playback will start.
• The following operations can be
performed during playback.
Four-way controller (4) :Reverse playback
Four-way controller (5) :Forward playback
Four-way controller (2) :Pause
Zoom /f/y button (x) :Increases thevolumeZoom /f/y (w) button :Reduces thevolumeDisplay button:Changes the Display mode

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Recordingtime
Playbacktime

5
Playback / Erasing

00:
00:00
0:00
00
00:
00:04
0:04
04

• The following operations can be performed while Pause isengaged.
Four-way controller (4) :Frame reverse
Four-way controller (5) :Frame forward
Four-way controller (2) :Releases the Pause function
Display button:Changes the Display mode

Press the four-way controller (3).
Movie playback will end.

Press the Playback button.
The camera will return to Capture mode.
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1, 2, 3Playing Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.

5
Playback / Erasing

1

Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording
you want to play back with the four-way controller
(45).

2

Press the four-way controller (2).

Playback time

Playback will start.

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00
0 : 00:00: 0 000
0 : 12
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Recording time

• The following operations can be performed during
playback.
Four-way controller (4): Rewinds and plays back the recorded soundFour-way controller (5): Advances and plays back the recordedsoundZoom /f/y button (x): Increases the volume
Zoom /f/y button (w): Reduces the volume

3

Press the four-way controller (3).
Sound playback will end.

4

Press the Playback button.
The camera will return to the Capture mode.

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Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode)
You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the
Display button to change the information displayed.
Display On
Playback information is displayed.
1 Folder No.
2 File name3 Protect icon
4 Voice memo icon
5 Four-way controller operation guide
6 Date & time
7 Battery indicator

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6

5 4

1

2

3 4

Histogram Display

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AWB
1/125
F2.6

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5

5
Playback / Erasing

The brightness distribution of the image isdisplayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at
the left end and brightest at the right end)
and the y-axis shows the number of pixels.
1 Histogram
2 Recorded pixels
3 Quality level4 White balance
5 AE metering
6 Sensitivity
7 Aperture value
8 Shutter speed

Display Off
No playback information is displayed.

Display On

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3

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

5

1

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

2

Press w/f on the Zoom button f/y.

Playback / Erasing

Selected image

Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way controller (2345). When ten or
more images have been recorded, if you press the four-way controller(5) while the bottom right image is selected, the next nine images will
be displayed, and if you press the four-way controller (4) while the
top left image is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed.
Similarly, if you press the four-way controller (2) while an image on
the top row is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed,and if you press the four-way controller (3) while an image on thebottom row is selected, the next nine images will be displayed.

3

Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image.
Sound files are displayed in O.

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5
2

Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard continuously.

1

Press the Menu / Fn button.
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.

3

Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller (3).

4

Use the four-way controller (45) tochange the playback interval.

Playback

ResizeTrimming
Digital Filter
Alarm
Slideshow
PictBridge

Off
3sec

1 / 1 MENU E x i t

OK OK

5
Playback / Erasing

2

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image withwhich to start the slideshow with the four-way
controller (45).

Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec.

5

Press the OK button.
Playback will start at the set interval.
• The slideshow will stop when you press the four-way controller, or
any buttons such as the Menu / Fn button during continuous
playback.
• The slideshow will continue until you press any button.
• Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played throughto the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set
playback interval.

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Erasing Images

2

1, 3
4

Erasing a Single Image or Sound

1Enter the Playback mode and choose the image orsound you want to erase with the four-way controller
(45).

2

Press the i button.

5
Playback / Erasing

100-0020

The Delete screen will be displayed.

3

Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller (2).

4

Press the OK button.

DeleteCancelMENU

Exit

All images & sounds OK OK• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.25).
• You cannot erase protected images (with thesymbol).
• When [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [B Set-up] menu, Step 3 canbe omitted.

96Erasing a Voice MemoIf an image has a voice memo (U is displayed), you can erase thevoice memo without erasing the image.

1

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image withthe voice memo that you want to erase with the fourway controller (45).

2

Press the i button.

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The Sound Delete screen will be displayed.

3

Select [Sound Delete] with the fourway controller (2).

4

Press the OK button.

Sound Delete
DeleteCancelMENU

Exit

All images & sounds OK OK

Select [Delete] in step 3 above to erase both the image and the voicememo.

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3

Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images / sound at once.
• Once erased, images / sound cannot be restored.
• Protected images / sound cannot be erased.

5
Playback / Erasing
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1Enter the Playback mode and press
the i button twice.
The Delete screen will be displayed.

2
3

Select [Delete All] with the four-way
controller (2).

Delete all images & sounds
on the memory card?
Delete All
Cancel
MENU

Exit

OK OK

Press the OK button.
When [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [B Set-up] menu, step 2 can beomitted.

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4

Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images / sound from being accidentally erased.

1
2

4

The Protect screen will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller (2).
Protect
Unprotect

The frame will move to [Protect].

Press the OK button.

MENU

Exit

All images & sounds OK OK• Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting.
• If the image is protected, thesymbol is displayed when the image /sound is played back.

Protecting All Images / Sound

5
Playback / Erasing

3

Enter the Playback mode and choose the image / soundyou want to protect with the four-way controller (45).
Press the Z button.
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You can protect all the images / sound.

1
2
3
4

Enter the Playback mode.
Press the Z button twice.
The protect all images & sounds screen will be displayed.

Press the four-way controller (2).
The frame will move to [Protect].

Press the OK button.
Select [Unprotect] in step 3 to cancel the Protect setting on all of the images.
Even protected images / sound will be erased by formatting the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
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Viewing Images on a TV

5
Playback / Erasing

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

12Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.

3

Turn the TV and camera on.

Connect the sound terminal (white) and image terminal(yellow) of the AV cable to the sound terminal (white)
and image input terminal (yellow) of the TV.

Changing the Video Output Format 1 p.119
The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera is connected toa TV. If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for
the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.

100Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
You can print the images on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a
printing service.
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Printing Single Image

5

CopiesSet the number of prints up to a maximum of 10.
Date
Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or not.

1

Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way
controller (45) to choose the image for which you
want to make DPOF settings.

2

Press the DPOF button.

Playback / Erasing

Set the following items for each image.

100-0020

The DPOF screen will be displayed.
01

Copies
Date
MENU

Exit

DISP

All Images OK OK

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Use the four-way controller (45) toselect the number of prints, thenpress the four-way controller (3).

100-0020

The frame will move to [Date].

401

Copies
Date
MENU

Exit

DISP

All Images OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to select whether toinsert the date or not.
O :The date will be imprinted
P :The date will not be imprinted

5

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

5
Playback / Erasing
102• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, thepreviously set number of prints and On / Off date setting will be
displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and press
the OK button.
• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photoprocessing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if
the DPOF setting was made.

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Printing All Images

1

Enter the Playback mode and press the DPOF button
twice.
The [All Images] screen will be displayed.

2

Use the four-way controller (45) toselect the number of prints.

5

You can print up to 10 copies.

3

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

4

Copies
Date
MENU

Exit

01
OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) toselect O (On) or P (Off).
O :The date will be printed.

P :The date will not be printed.

5

Playback / Erasing

DPOF settings
for all images

Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• The number applies to all the images. Before printing, check that the
number is correct when you specify the number of prints in the DPOF
setting.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.

103Printing Directly from the Camera
Connected to a PrinterWhen you use the USB cable provided with the camera (I-USB7) toconnect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, you can print
images directly from camera without using a PC. The selection of theimages to print and the number of prints are set using the controls on
the camera after the camera has been connected to the printer. You
can use settings for printing services to print one image at a time.
• We recommend that you use the AC adaptor D-AC7 while the camera
is connected to a printer. The printer not operate correctly or image
data may be damaged when the power for the battery runs low while
the camera is connected to the printer.
• Depending on the type of printer, camera settings (such as image
quality and DPOF settings) may not be reflected.

5Connecting the camera to the printerPlayback / Erasing

1

Enter the Playback mode, then press the MENU / Fnbutton.
The Playback menu appears.

2

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect [PictBridge].

3

Press the four-way controller (5).
The message “Connect camera & printer” isdisplayed.

4104

Connect camera & printer

MENU

Exit

Connect the camera and printerwith supplied USB cable. The image is displayed forprinting.

Printing one image at a time
The screen for printing images is displayed.

1

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

2

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the number of prints.

3

Print this image

You can set up to 10 prints.

Press the OK button.

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DROF DPOF
OK Print
The image is printed using the selected
setting.
The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has
been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 1 and continue
printing.

5

The screen for printing images is displayed.

1

Press the DPOF button while thescreen for selecting an image toprint is displayed.
The images with a printing service setting aredisplayed.
To return to the screen for selecting any
image, press the DPOF button again.

Print w/DPOF settings

Copies 10
DROF

Exit

Playback / Erasing

Printing using the printing service settings

OK Print

2

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

3

Press the OK button.
The selected image is printed using the printing service settings set
for the image.
The message “Continue printing ?” is displayed after the image has
been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 1 and continue
printing.

105

Disconnecting the camera from the printerAfter you have finished printing images, disconnect the camera from theprinter.

12Turn the camera off.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and theprinter.
If you press the MENU / Fn button while the “Continue printing ?”message is displayed, the message “Safely remove USB cable” isdisplayed.
When you disconnect the USB cable from the camera, the camera
automatically switches to Capture mode.

5
Playback / Erasing106

Editing / Settings

Editing Images

Four-way controller
OK button
Menu / Fn button

Changing the Image Size
You can make the file smaller than the original by changing the size andquality of a selected image. After changing the size, the image can besaved as a new image or written over the original image.

1
2

Press the Menu / Fn button.

6

Press the four-way controller (5).

3
4

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

100-0020

The Resize screen will be displayed.

MENU

5

Exit

Editing / Settings

The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.

OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image
you want to resize.

107

6

Press the OK button.

100-0020
Select resolution
and quality
R e c o r d e d P i x e l s 640×480
Quality Level
MENU

Exit

OK OK

7

Press the four-way controller (45) to select [Recorded
pixels].

8

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

9

Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Quality
Level].

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

12 Press the OK button.
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Editing / Settings
108

The image will be resized.
• Movie pictures cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image.
• You cannot select a higher quality level than that of the original
image.

Trimming Images
You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.

1
2

Press the Menu / Fn button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.

3
4

Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Trimming].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The image that can be trimmed.

5

Choose the image you want to trim with the four-way
controller (45).

6

Press the OK button.

100-0020

The trimming screen will be displayed.

7

Trim the image.

8
9

Press the OK button.
Select the Quality level after
trimming with the four-way
controller (45).

10 Press the OK button.
The trimmed image will be saved as aseparate image.

6
Editing / Settings• Operations available on the Trimming
MENU
DISP
OK
Size
RotateOK
Exit
screen.
Zoom /f/ y button:Changes thesize of the image
Display button:Switches between horizontal andverticalFour-way controller (2345) :Moves the trimming position up, down,right and left
Menu / Fn button:Returns to the screen for selecting animage to be trimmed

100-0020
Select image quality

Quality Level
MENU

Exit

OK OK

• Movie pictures cannot be trimmed.
• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original image.
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Four-way controller
OK button
Menu / Fn button

Using Digital Filters to Edit Images
The digital filters include filters that can apply a red, blue, or green orother color filter to images, a soft filter, and a filter to adjust thebrightness of images. In digital filter mode, you can use these filters tomodify images.

6
Editing / Settings
110

Color filters
The color filters include a black and white filter, sepia, red, pink, purple,
blue, green, and yellow filters. When you select a color filter, the image
is displayed on the LCD monitor with the filter effect applied and you
can save the modified image.
Soft filter
You can save the image with a soft effect when you apply the soft filter.
Brightness filter
You can save the image as darker or lighter image when you apply thebrightness filter.

1
2

Press the MENU button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Playback menu is displayed.

3

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

4

Press the four-way controller (5).
The digital filter screen is displayed.

5

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

6

Use the four-way controller (23) toselect the filter.

100-0020• If you selected the brightness filter
Zoom /f/y button (x) :brightens the image.
Zoom /f/y button (w) :darkens the image.

9

Press the Ok button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as...]or [Save].
Press the OK button.
The image is saved with the filter affect applied to the image.

Editing / Settings

7
8

6

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Camera Settings
How to recall [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

Formatting a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard while the cardis being formatted. The card may be damaged and become unusable.
• SD Memory Cards / MultiMedia Cards formatted on a PC or device
other than the camera cannot be used.
Be sure to format the card with the camera.
• Formatting will delete protected data too.

6
Editing / Settings

1
2

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

3
4

Select [Format] with the four-way controller (2).
Press the OK button.
Formatting will start. The camera is ready to capture or play backimages when formatting is completed.

112

Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English1 / 3 MENU E x i t

OK OKChanging the Sound Settings
You can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound andoperation sounds. You can also change the type of each sound.
Changing the volume
6

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

Sound

VolumeStart-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound

MENU

Exit

3

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

4

Press the OK button twice.

1
1
1

OK OK

Editing / Settings

1
2

The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

113How to recall [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

Changing the type of start-up, shutter or operation sound1
2

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

6
Editing / Settings
114

3

Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Startup
Sound] and choose [1], [2], [3] or [off] with the four-way
controller (45).

4Change the [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] inthe same way.

5

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/1 / 3 MENU E x i t

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
EnglishOK OK

Setting the Date Style
You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera.
Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].

1
2
3

Select [Date Style] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the datestyle.
Press the OK button.

The style in which the time is displayed is set by [Date Adjust].

6
Editing / Settings

The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected
date style.

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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

Changing the Date / TimeYou can change the initial date and time settings.

1
2

Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The date screen will be displayed.
See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) for the setting procedure.

6
Editing / Settings

Setting the World Time
The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.20) serve as the Home
Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city
(World Time) when shooting or playing back.

1
2

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

World Time

The World Time screen will be dis-played.
NYC
TYO
MENU

116

Exit

04:18
17:18
OK OK

Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
English1 / 3 MENU E x i t

3

4

OK OK

Switch O (On) and P (Off) with the four-way
controller (45).
O On

:

P Off

:

The time in the country selected in World Time will be
displayed.
The time in the country selected in Home Time will be
displayed.

Press the four-way controller (3).

5

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the WorldTime city and press the four-way controller (3).

6

Set the daylight saving time [DST] to On (Y) or Off (Z)with the four-way controller (45).

7

Press the four-way controller (3).

6
Editing / Settings

If New York is selected as the world time city, then the cross-shapedline is located in New York on the world map, and then X
indicates the current time in New York (NYC).

Tokyo (TYO) is selected as the Home Time city W at first.

8

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to change the Home Time cityand DST setting.

9

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time inthe selected city.
See p.128 for the list of cities and code names.

117How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

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

1
2

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

Change Start-up Screen

The Start-up screen will be displayed.

Start-up Screen

6
Editing / Settings

MENU

3

Exit

DPOF Image OK OK

Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P(Off).
O The start-up screen is displayed.
P The start-up screen is not displayed.

4
5
6

Press the DPOF button.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image
you want to display as the start-up screen.
Press the OK button three times.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be erased even if theoriginal image is deleted or the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard isformatted. To delete the start-up screen, reset the setting. (1 p.125)

118

Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/1 / 3 MENU E x i t

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
EnglishOK OK

Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.

1
2

Select [Language] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the language.
The menus will be displayed in selected language.

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing
back images on a TV monitor.

1
2
3

Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu.

6
Editing / Settings

3
4

Use the four-way controller (45) to change the video
output format.
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.

119How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no
operation is performed for a fixed time.

1
2
6

3

Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30 sec],[1 min], [2 min] or [Off].
Press the OK button.

Editing / Settings

The camera is ready to take or play back images.
• This function will not work in Playback mode and using the USB cable
and when the camera is operated by optional AC adapter.

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

1
2
3

Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select [3 min],[5 min] or [Off].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

120Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/1 / 3 MENU E x i t

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
EnglishOK OK• The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation.
• The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable isconnected.

Setting the Quick Delete Function
The Delete screen will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] isselected when the Quick Delete function is set to On.

Select [Quick Delete] on the [B Set-up] menu.

6

Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].

Editing / Settings

1
2
3

Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

Setting the Quick Zoom Function
Images can be displayed at the set magnification simply by pressing theZoom button once during zoom playback when the Quick Zoom
function is set to On.

1
2

Select [Quick Zoom] on the [B Set-up] menu.

3

Press the OK button.

Use the four-way controller to (45) select [×2] [×4] [×8]or [OFF].
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

121How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

Registering Functions
You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way
controller. The functions can then be set directly by pressing the fourway controller without displaying the [Rec.Mode] menu.
Registering a function

6

1
2

Editing / Settings

3
4
5

Select [Fn Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The Fn Setting screen will be displayed.
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the key

where you want to register a function.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose thefunction you want to register.
If you do not want to register a function, select Off.

Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
• Only one function can be registered on each key of the four-way
controller.
• You can choose from the following 12 functions: Recorded Pixels,
Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AE Metering,Sensitivity, Flash Exposure Compensation, Digital Zoom, InstantReview, Sharpness, Saturation Contrast.
• In the default setting, a negative level of Flash Exposure
Compensation is registered for (4) and a positive level of Flash
Exposure Compensation is registered for (5).
• If the Flash Exposure Compensation is registered to either (2) or(3), levels are compensated positively for (2) and negatively for (3).

122Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/1 / 3 MENU E x i t

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
EnglishOK OK

Retrieving a function

1

2

White Balance

AWB

Press the four-way controller(2345) while pressing the
Menu / Fn button to change thesetting.

6

Release the Menu / Fn button.
The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take the picture.
If the flash exposure is set by using the four way controller (23), thefour-way controller (2) can only be designated for compensation
increase and the four-way controller (3) to compensation decrease.

Editing / Settings

3Enter the Capture mode and press
the Menu / Fn button and the fourway controller key (2345) on
which a function is registered at thesame time.

Checking the status

1

Press the Menu / Fn button and the
Display button at the same time.
The function settings will be displayed.

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area

2288 1712
AWB
Wide

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How to recall the [B Set-up] menu

Rec. Mode

Four-way controller

Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity

OK button

1 / 3 MENU Exit

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Wide
Auto
OK OK

Menu / Fn button

Adjusting the Focus Limit
You can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the lens whenshooting normally and in macro mode.

6
Editing / Settings
124

1
2

Select [Focus Limiter] on the [B Set-up] menu.

3

Press the OK button.

Press the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or[Off].
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

Set-upTwice

FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/1 / 3 MENU E x i t

mm/dd/yy
1/ 1/2003
Off
EnglishOK OK

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, language,
Video output format, world time and date style.

1
2

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

Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset].
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

6
Editing / Settings

3
4

125

Setting the Alarm
You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected
image.
DPOF button

Four-way controller
OK button
Menu / Fn button

Checking the Alarm
6

1
2

Press the Menu / Fn button.
Press the four-way controller (5).

Editing / Settings

The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.

3
4

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

Alarm

The list of alarms will be displayed.
Active alarms are indicated by O.

5

Once

Everyday

3

Off

17:30
19:30

Press the OK button twice.
If any alarms are enabled, the camera will beturned off and the alarms will be set.

1
2

12:00
MENU

Exit

OK OK

Setting the Alarm

1
2

Press the Menu / Fn button.
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.

3
126

Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm].

4

Press the four-way controller (5).

Alarm

The list of alarms will be displayed.

1

Once

2

Everyday

3

Off

17:30
19:30
12:00

5

Press the four-way controller (23)to select alarm 1-3.

6

Press the four-way controller (5).
The screen for setting the alarm mode andtime will be displayed.
Four-way controller (45):Selects the item.
Four-way controller (23):Changes thesetting.
If the Snooze (S) is set to O (on), the alarm
will ring 5 times at 5 minutes intervals.‘

7
8

MENU

OK OK

Exit

1

Alarm

17:30

Once

MENU

Exit

DPOF

Image OK OK

Press the DPOF button.
Press the four-way controller (45) to select the image
to be displayed when the alarm rings.

The camera will turn off.

Turning the Alarm Off
The alarm will ring for one minute when the camera is turned off and theset time is reached.
The camera will turn off automatically when the alarm has finishedringing.

6
Editing / Settings

9 Press the OK button.
10 Press the OK button 3 times.

• To stop the alarm ringing, press any button.
• To cancel the Snooze function, press the Menu / Fn button and OK
button at the same time.
The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on.

127Appendix

List of City Names
Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
RegionEUROPE

AFRICAMIDDLE
EAST

ASIA

7
Appendix
128

City
MadridCode
MADRegionASIA

City
Shanghai

Code
SHA

LondonLON

Manila

MNL

Paris

PAR

Taipei

TPE

Milano

MIL

Seoul

SEL

Rome

ROM

Tokyo

TYO

BerlinBER

Moscow

MOW

OCEANIA Pagopago
Perth

PPG
PER

Johannesburg

JNB

Adelaide

ADL

Cairo

CAI

SydneySYD

Istanbul

IST

NoumeaNOU

Jerusalem

JRS

Wellington

WLG

JeddahJED

AucklandAKL

Tehran

THR

NORTH
Guam
AMERICA Honolulu

GUM

Dubai

DXB

Kabul

KBL

Anchorage

HNL

KarachiKHI

San Francisco

SFO

Male

MLE

Los Angeles

LAX

Delhi

DEL

DenverDEN

Colombo

CMB

Chicago

CHI

ANC

Kathmandu

KTM

Miami

MIA

Dacca

DAC

New York

NYC

RangoonRGN

Vancouver

YVR

Bangkok

BKK

Calgary

YYC

Kuala Lumpur

KUL

Toronto

YTO

Vientiane

VTE

Halifax

YHZ

Singapore

SIN

Phnom Penh

PNH

Ho chi Minh

SGN

Jakarta

JKT

Buenos Aires

BUE

Hong Kong

HKG

Sao Paulo

SAO

Beijing

BJS

Rio de Janeiro

RIO

CENTRAL Mexico City& SOUTH Santiago
AMERICA
Caracas

MEX
SCL
CCS

List of Menu Default Settings[A Rec.Mode] Menu
item
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Flash Exp. Comp.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shooting
Fast Fwd Movie
3D ModeMemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

Default Setting
2592 × 1944 (C: 320 × 240)DAWB (Auto)
Wide
L
Auto
0.0
–
On
2 sec
–
Off
Parallel–
NormalNormalNormale

item
ResizeTrimming
Digital Filter
Alarm
Slideshow
PictBridge

Default Setting
–
–
BW
[Off]
3 sec (3 sec. intervals)–

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Appendix[Q Playback] Menu

129

[B Set-up] Menu
item
FormatSound
Date Style
Date AdjustWorld Time
Language/Start-up Screen
Video Out
Sleep Timeout
Auto Power Off
Quick Delete
Quick Zoom
Fn Setting
Focus Limiter
Reset

7
Appendix130

Default Setting––
mm/dd/yy/
2003/01/01
Off
English
On
NTSC
1 min
3 min.
OffOff
Fn + 4, Fn + 5 (Flash Exp. comp.)
On–Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by
Capture Mode
:Changes are reflected in all camera operations
×:Only default setting is reflected in camera operations; changes areinvalid
Item

a

b

c

A

d

F

G

D

Recorded
PixelsCO

320×240×××Flash Exp.
Comp.

×

×

×

×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×

White Balance×

Focusing Area
AE Metering

Auto Bracket

×

×

×
×
×

×
×

Digital Zoom

××

Instant Review
Interval ShootFast Fwd Movie
3D Mode

×
×

×
×

×
×

×
×

×
×

×

×
×
×
×

×
×

MemorySharpness
Saturation
Contrast
USER

×

×

×

×

×

×

×
×

×

7
AppendixSensitivity

×
×
×
×
×

Quality Level• Settings for items marked with an [×] can be changed on the menu
screen, but the change will not be reflected in camera operations.
• In E mode, only the settings marked with an [ ] can be changed in
the register.

131

Messages
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
Memory card fullNo image & soundCamera can not display
this image.
No card in camera.
Battery depleted.

Memory card error.

This card is notformatted.

7Image recording.

Appendix

Data being recorded.
No images for filter

Formatting132

The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard memory is fulland no more images and sound can be saved. Insert a
new SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or delete
unwanted images. (p.16, p.96)
Change the quality / size and try again. (p.43, p.44)
There are no images and sound on the SD Memory Card
/ MultiMediaCard to playback.
You are trying to play back an image in a format notsupported by this camera. You may be able to display iton another brand of camera or PC.
There is no SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard in thecamera. (p.16)
The battery is exhausted. Charge the D-LI7 battery using
D-BC7 battery charger or replace with a charged battery.
(p.12, p.13)
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
with SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Try displaying
on a PC.
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard you haveinserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC orother device and is not compatible with the camera.
The image / voice recording is being recorded on the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
The movie picture is being recorded on the SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard.
Displayed when a TIFF image is selected, or when you try
to apply a filter effect to an image that has not been saved
to a SD Memory Card / MultiMedia Card.
The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is being
formatted.

7Appendix

Deleting
The image is being deleted.
Image folder could not be The largest file number is assigned to an image and nocreated.
more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory
Card / MultiMediaCard or format the SD Memory Card /MultiMediaCard. (p.112)
This card is not
The SD Memory Card / MultiMedia Card you haveformatted.
inserted is unformatted, or has been formatted on a PC orother device and is not compatible with this camera.
(p.112)Compression error
Compression of the image you captured has failed.
Change the recorded pixels or quality levels, and take apicture again.
Data being recorded
The movie picture is being recorded.
Image protected
The image you are trying to delete is a protected image.
(p.99)
Alarm set
The alarm has been enabled.
No DPOF files
Displayed when the DPOF button is pressed in PictBridge
mode and there are no DPOF settings for an image.
Select the DPOF settings for the image.
Printer error / Print
Displayed when a printer error occurs in PictBridge mode.
abortedConnect camera &Displayed when PictBridge is selected from the Playback
printermenu.
No image
Displayed in PictBridge mode when there are no images
that can be printed saved in a SD Memory Card /MultiMedia Card.
Safely remove USB
Displayed when you choose not to continue printing in
cable
PictBridge mode.

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Problem
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Cause
RemedyBattery is not installed Check battery is installed.
If not, install battery.
Battery is installed
Check orientation of battery. Reinsert
incorrectly
battery with the label towards front ofcamera. (p.13)
Battery power is low
Insert a charged battery or use the AC
adapter.
No image on the LCD monitor is set to Press Display button to turn LCD monitor
LCD monitorOFF
on. (p.38)
Connected to PC byWhen connecting to PC, LCD monitor isUSB cable.
always On.
Camera is connected LCD monitor remains off while camera is
to TV
connected to TV.
Shutter will not
Image is displayed but Image on LCD monitor may be hard to
be released
is hard to see
see when taking pictures outside insunlight.
Flash is charging
When flash lamp blinks red, flash is
charging and no pictures can be taken.
Lamp lights red when charging iscompleted.
No available space on MultiMediaCard with available space or
SD Memory Card /delete unwanted images. (p.16, 96)
MultiMediaCard
Insert SD Memory
Card /
RecordingWait until recording is finished.
Zoom does not
Super Macro mode
The zoom is disabled in this mode.
work
has been set.

ProblemSubject is not in
focus

Cause
Subject difficult tofocus onSubject is not in
focusing area

Picture is dark

Subject is too close
Focus mode is set onq
Subject is too far away Picture becomes dark if subject is too far
in a dark environment, away. Take picture within range of flash.
such as a night scene.
Background is dark
When taking a picture of a person against
dark background, such as night scene,
the person may appear dark if the flash
does not reach background even withcorrect exposure. Set to B mode toensure both person and background areclear. (p.60)
Flash mode is set to
Set to Auto or b. (p.42)
Off
The Capture mode is Flash will not fire in these modes.
set to C, supermacro, continuous
shooting or infinitylandscape mode, or
the Picture mode is set
to Fireworks mode.

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Flash does not
fire

RemedySubjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little contrast (bluesky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely
patterned objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net, etc. Lockfocus on another object located at same
distance (press shutter release button
halfway), then aim at target and press
shutter release button fully.
Position subject in AF frame (focusingarea) in middle of LCD monitor. If thesubject is outside the focusing area, aim
the camera at the subject and lock focus(press shutter release button halfway),then compose picture and press the
shutter release button fully.
Set focus mode on q. (p.40)
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Main Specifications
Type
Effective Pixels
SensorFully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens
5.0 megapixels
5.25 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a
primary color filter
Recorded Pixels
Still2592 × 1944 pixels, 2048 × 1536 pixels,1600 × 1200
pixels, 1024 × 768 pixels, 640 × 480 pixels
Movie
320 × 240 pixels
Sensitivity
Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400)
File Format
Still
JPEG (Exif2.2), TIFF, DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image
Matching II
Movie
Mov (Quick Time Motion), 15fps
Quality Level“TIFF”, “Good”, “Better”, “Best”
Storage Medium
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Image Storage Capacity
Quality levels

TIFF

Recorded pixels

2595 × 1944

02048 × 1536

–
–
–
–

1600 × 1200
1024 × 768
640 × 4807

Better
(D)

Good
(E)

Movie images(320 × 240)

Voice
recordingApprox. 4 Approx. 8 Approx. 14
Approx. 7 Approx. 12 Approx. 18
Approx. 11 Approx. 20 Approx. 27 Approx. 40 Approx. 30
Approx. 25 Approx. 45 Approx. 56
Approx. 53 Approx. 82 Approx. 100• When using a 16MB SD Memory Card

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White Balance
Lens

Digital Zoom
Viewfinder

LCD Monitor

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Best
(C)

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W),
Fluorescent Light (N), Fluorescent Light (D), Manual
Focal Length
7.8 mm – 39 mm (Equivalent to 37.5 mm – 187.5 mm
in 35 mm format)
Max. aperture
f/2.8 – f/4.6
Lens Composition 9 elements in 7 groups (two aspherical elements)
Zoom type
Electrically driven
Picture Range
33.7 mm × 24.7 mm (screen is filled) (using supermacro mode or manual focus at max, WIDE position)
Lens Barrier
Electrically driven
Capture mode
Max. 4× (Combines with 5× optical zoom to givezoom magnification equivalent to 20×)Type
Real-image zoom viewfinder(Diopter adjustment in the range of –3 to +1m–1)
Magnification
Wide 0.37×, Tele 1.66×
1.5 inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor with 113
kilo pixels (with backlight)

Playback
Function

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Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×), scroll, slideshow,
Display rotated images, movie playback, voice playback, histogram
display, trimming, resize
Focusing System TypeTTL contrast detection system by sensor withexternal passive sensor
Focusing Range Normal: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) to infinity (full zoom range)(From lens front) Macro: 0.15 m (0.50 ft) – 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (full zoom range)
Super macro: 0.02 m (0.8 in.) – 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (Wide only)
Landscape: Infinity (full zoom range)
Focus LockBy half-pressing shutter release button
Manual Focus
0.15 m (0.50 ft) to infinity (full zoom range), 0.02 m (0.8 in.) to infinity(Wide only)
Exposure
AE Metering
TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment, CenterMechanism
weighted, Spot)
Exposure±2 EV (Set in 1/3 EV steps)
Compensation
Movie
Recording time approx. 1 sec. – 10 min.
Auto Bracket
Possible
Exposure Modes Program, Av, Tv, M, PICT, Movie, Panorama Assist,
3D, Digital Filter, USER, Voice Recording
Shutter
TypeElectronic / mechanical shutter
Speed
Approx. 1/2000 sec. – 15 sec.
Flash
Type
Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye reduction,
Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Light Compensation ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Working Range Wide: Approx. 0.4 m – 5.2 m (1.31 ft – 17.1 ft)
Tele: Approx. 0.15 m – 3.2 m (0.50 ft – 10.5 ft)
Drive Modes
Single-frame, Self-timer, Remote Control after 3 Seconds, Remote
Control, Continuous, Interval, Multiple Exposure
Self-timer
Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec.
Remote Control
Pentax Remote Control Unit F (optional)
Unit
Exposure 3 seconds after receipt of signal or instant exposure
Time function
World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)
Power Supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7, AC adapter (optional)
Battery life w / fully Approx. 400 with 50% of shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON inchargedaccordance with Pentax measuring conditions.
USB / AV terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power supply terminal
In / Out Port
Video Output Format NTSC, PAL
Direct Printing
PictBridge supported
Size
100 (W) × 59 (H) × 39.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members)
Weight205 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard)
Weight when shooting250 g (including battery and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard)
Accessories
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable,
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Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI7)
Battery charger (D-BC7)
AC adapter (D-AC7)
AC Plug Cord
D-CO2A Australia
D-CO2B United Kingdom
D-CO2E Europe
D-CO2H Hong Kong
D-CO2J Japan
D-CO2K Korea
D-CO2U North America, Canada
USB Cable (I-USB7)
AV Cable (I-AVC7)
Camera Case (O-CC7)
Strap (O-ST5)
Remote Control Unit F
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WARRANTY POLICYAll Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution
channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of
twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will
be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show
evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemicalcorrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an
unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not
be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shallnot be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect orconsequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material orworkmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer
or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied,is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will bemade 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 representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to
the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length oftime before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made andparts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you uponcompletion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges ofthe manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borneby the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish tohave 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 tothis procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges andcustoms clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchasewhen required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment
for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure thatyou 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 aquotation 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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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off andon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of theCanadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences duRglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.
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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We:

PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.

Located at:

600 12 th Street, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A.
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B
digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative
unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that theequipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Model Number: Optio 555

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Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera

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Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: September, 2003, Colorado

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