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... external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57351 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2004 01-200402 Printed in Japan Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN...
... external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57351 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2004 01-200402 Printed in Japan Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN...
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... illuminate when they should be aware that recorded data may be taken here also. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the unified standard for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 Digital Camera. Keep this has no effect on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as specified in the Copyright Act. Although the...
... illuminate when they should be aware that recorded data may be taken here also. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the unified standard for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 Digital Camera. Keep this has no effect on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as specified in the Copyright Act. Although the...
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..., as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap of small children. Please take the camera apart or remodel the camera. Continued use with this product. These symbols indicate that it is possible that small children do not hang the strap around your... nearest PENTAX service center. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of an AC adapter other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact...
..., as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap of small children. Please take the camera apart or remodel the camera. Continued use with this product. These symbols indicate that it is possible that small children do not hang the strap around your... nearest PENTAX service center. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of an AC adapter other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact...
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... it may explode. • Do not charge any of the battery leakage should come in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be used in contact with water. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it is touching your mouth. 2 The battery could explode or catch fire. Caution ...• Never try 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...
... it may explode. • Do not charge any of the battery leakage should come in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be used in contact with water. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it is touching your mouth. 2 The battery could explode or catch fire. Caution ...• Never try 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...
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...as at low temperatures. This will become very hot inside. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are returned to. • The response speed of benefits that it is included in the package. PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures..., loss of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at a wedding or during storage. • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with ...
...as at low temperatures. This will become very hot inside. • Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are returned to. • The response speed of benefits that it is included in the package. PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures..., loss of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at a wedding or during storage. • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with ...
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...cause breakage or malfunction. • Be careful not to sit down with the camera in the tripod socket on the camera. 5 as this may damage the exterior of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. • Avoid contact with... when using an SD Memory Card" (p.18) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Please do not press forcefully on the inside and outside of the camera or the LCD monitor. • When using a tripod with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. • If the...
...cause breakage or malfunction. • Be careful not to sit down with the camera in the tripod socket on the camera. 5 as this may damage the exterior of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. • Avoid contact with... when using an SD Memory Card" (p.18) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Please do not press forcefully on the inside and outside of the camera or the LCD monitor. • When using a tripod with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. • If the...
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... 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Parts 11 Names of Operating Parts 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Strap 13 Powering the Camera 14 Installing the Batteries 14 Using the AC Adapter (optional 16 Installing the SD Memory Card 17 Recorded Pixels and Quality 19 Turning the... Camera On and Off 21 Playback Only Mode 21 Voice Recording Only Mode 22 Initial Settings 23 Setting the Display Language 23 Setting the Date and ...
... 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Parts 11 Names of Operating Parts 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Strap 13 Powering the Camera 14 Installing the Batteries 14 Using the AC Adapter (optional 16 Installing the SD Memory Card 17 Recorded Pixels and Quality 19 Turning the... Camera On and Off 21 Playback Only Mode 21 Voice Recording Only Mode 22 Initial Settings 23 Setting the Display Language 23 Setting the Date and ...
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...Images on a TV 93 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 94 Printing Single Images 94 Printing All Images 96 Direct Printing Using PictBridge 97 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 97 Printing Single Images 98 Printing All Images 99 Printing Using the DPOF Settings 99 Disconnecting the... the Printer 100 Editing Images 101 Changing the Image Size and Quality 101 Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 103 Copying Files 105 Settings 108 Camera Settings 108 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 108 Changing the Sound Settings 109 Changing the Date and Time 110 Setting ...
...Images on a TV 93 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 94 Printing Single Images 94 Printing All Images 96 Direct Printing Using PictBridge 97 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 97 Printing Single Images 98 Printing All Images 99 Printing Using the DPOF Settings 99 Disconnecting the... the Printer 100 Editing Images 101 Changing the Image Size and Quality 101 Editing Pictures with Digital Filters 103 Copying Files 105 Settings 108 Camera Settings 108 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 108 Changing the Sound Settings 109 Changing the Date and Time 110 Setting ...
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...a TV, how to delete and 6 resize images, and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer. 7 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions. 7 8 Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and ... to know. Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started 1 This chapter explains what to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. H, ., C, O, + Ex.) R + . Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) 9 Be sure to read it if ...
...a TV, how to delete and 6 resize images, and how to print images by connecting the camera directly to a printer. 7 Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions. 7 8 Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and ... to know. Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started 1 This chapter explains what to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. H, ., C, O, + Ex.) R + . Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) 9 Be sure to read it if ...
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For other optional accessories, refer to "Optional Accessories" (p.121). 10 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S40 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW16 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB7 (∗) Two AA batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to "Optional Accessories" (p.121). 10 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S40 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW16 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB7 (∗) Two AA batteries Operating Manual (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.
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... rechargeable. • Do not open 2 . 2 Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indicators on . • If you insert new batteries after the camera has been left for a long time without batteries, follow the procedure for "Setting the Date and Time". (p.24) • Insert the batteries correctly. Powering the... Insert the batteries in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the camera is turned on the battery chamber. 3 Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to use of the AC adapter D-AC5 ...
... rechargeable. • Do not open 2 . 2 Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (-) indicators on . • If you insert new batteries after the camera has been left for a long time without batteries, follow the procedure for "Setting the Date and Time". (p.24) • Insert the batteries correctly. Powering the... Insert the batteries in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the camera is turned on the battery chamber. 3 Close the battery cover and slide it back into place to use of the AC adapter D-AC5 ...
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... 130 pictures Approx. 120 minutes AA alkaline batteries Approx. 50 pictures Approx. 35 minutes • The above figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may deteriorate at low temperatures. • Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to... low temperature will turn off and using the viewfinder to the characteristics of other batteries (such as the temperature decreases. Use of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may vary depending on the LCD monitor. # (lit green) ↓ $ (lit yellow) ↓ % (lit red) ↓ [Battery Depleted]...
... 130 pictures Approx. 120 minutes AA alkaline batteries Approx. 50 pictures Approx. 35 minutes • The above figures are based on PENTAX measuring conditions and may deteriorate at low temperatures. • Be sure to take spare batteries with you when traveling abroad or to... low temperature will turn off and using the viewfinder to the characteristics of other batteries (such as the temperature decreases. Use of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may vary depending on the LCD monitor. # (lit green) ↓ $ (lit yellow) ↓ % (lit red) ↓ [Battery Depleted]...
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... power outlet 1 1 3 Getting Started 2 ∗ AC power cable Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you are taking pictures. • If the terminal cover on the camera. 3 Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet. • Make sure that the... be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to the DC input terminal on the camera gets caught in the illustration), the DC terminal may become disconnected. Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are inserted...
... power outlet 1 1 3 Getting Started 2 ∗ AC power cable Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you are taking pictures. • If the terminal cover on the camera. 3 Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet. • Make sure that the... be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to the DC input terminal on the camera gets caught in the illustration), the DC terminal may become disconnected. Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are inserted...
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... indicated by the arrow and pull it clicks. 3 Close the card cover. Installing the SD Memory Card 1 1 2 SD Memory Card Getting Started Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the... of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (1p.19) Data Backup Very occasionally, malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built-in until it out. Make sure that you download important data to become unreadable. The number of recordable...
... indicated by the arrow and pull it clicks. 3 Close the card cover. Installing the SD Memory Card 1 1 2 SD Memory Card Getting Started Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is facing toward the LCD monitor and push the... of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory and the selected image size and quality. (1p.19) Data Backup Very occasionally, malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built-in until it out. Make sure that you download important data to become unreadable. The number of recordable...
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...Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used on another camera. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by 1 prohibiting recording of new data, deletion ...-protect switch when the card is write-protected. • Care should be hot. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off before opening the card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking...
...Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used on another camera. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by 1 prohibiting recording of new data, deletion ...-protect switch when the card is write-protected. • Care should be hot. • Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off before opening the card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking...
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... . 2 Press the power switch again. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.58 Taking Pictures 1p.39 Playback Only Mode When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode. The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend. The lens does not extend. The... camera turns on . Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.82 21 To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power switch to turn it ...
... . 2 Press the power switch again. Switching between Capture Mode and Playback Mode 1p.58 Taking Pictures 1p.39 Playback Only Mode When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode. The camera turns on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend. The lens does not extend. The... camera turns on . Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.82 21 To switch from Playback Only mode to Capture mode, press the power switch to turn it ...
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The lens does not extend. The camera turns on in this mode. When the mode dial is for recording sound only. Recording Sound 1p.78 22 Getting Started Power switch 1 Mode Dial Voice Recording Only Mode Voice Recording Only mode is turned in Voice Recording Only mode, the lens extends and the camera switches to O and press the power switch. The lens does not extend in Voice Recording Only mode. You can use the camera as a voice recorder. 1 Set the mode dial to capture status.
The lens does not extend. The camera turns on in this mode. When the mode dial is for recording sound only. Recording Sound 1p.78 22 Getting Started Power switch 1 Mode Dial Voice Recording Only Mode Voice Recording Only mode is turned in Voice Recording Only mode, the lens extends and the camera switches to O and press the power switch. The lens does not extend in Voice Recording Only mode. You can use the camera as a voice recorder. 1 Set the mode dial to capture status.
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... which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese. 1 Turn the camera on , follow the procedure below to choose the display language. Initial Settings 2 Use the four-way controller (45) English City NYC to set the display... Q Playback button Four-way controller OK button DISPLAY button MENU button If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on .
... which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese. 1 Turn the camera on , follow the procedure below to choose the display language. Initial Settings 2 Use the four-way controller (45) English City NYC to set the display... Q Playback button Four-way controller OK button DISPLAY button MENU button If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on .
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... [minutes]. Getting Started 8 Repeat Step 7 to change the settings after they have finished the 1 settings. The camera is displayed, you set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal (on . • ...Press the OK button again. • When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. • To set the date and time using the MENU button...AM or PM if you selected [12h] in Step 3. 9 Press the OK button when you turn the camera on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. • When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen...
... [minutes]. Getting Started 8 Repeat Step 7 to change the settings after they have finished the 1 settings. The camera is displayed, you set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal (on . • ...Press the OK button again. • When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. • To set the date and time using the MENU button...AM or PM if you selected [12h] in Step 3. 9 Press the OK button when you turn the camera on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. • When the Initial Settings or Date Adjust screen...
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The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 4 The camera turns on. 2 Set the mode dial to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor. The image appears on the LCD monitor for taking still ...pictures is being recorded. The green and red lamps on the LCD monitor. w: enlarges the area captured by the camera. 04/25/2004 10:25 Focus frame You can change the captured area by looking through the viewfinder. 4 5 26 As there is in the middle...
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 4 The camera turns on. 2 Set the mode dial to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor. The image appears on the LCD monitor for taking still ...pictures is being recorded. The green and red lamps on the LCD monitor. w: enlarges the area captured by the camera. 04/25/2004 10:25 Focus frame You can change the captured area by looking through the viewfinder. 4 5 26 As there is in the middle...