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... Epson Corporation. Thank you for purchasing this manual before using extremely high precision technology. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. • The SD logo and the SDHC logo are trademarks. • QuickTime™ and QuickTime logo are for the direct ...PRINT Image Matching III compliant. The QuickTime logo is 99.99% or better, you to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the PENTAX Digital Camera that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may not function correctly when used in the ...
... Epson Corporation. Thank you for purchasing this manual before using extremely high precision technology. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. • The SD logo and the SDHC logo are trademarks. • QuickTime™ and QuickTime logo are for the direct ...PRINT Image Matching III compliant. The QuickTime logo is 99.99% or better, you to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the PENTAX Digital Camera that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may not function correctly when used in the ...
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...by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of this item could cause serious personal injury. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is also dangerous. Continued use of the camera around their necks. &#... specified for use with this product. This symbol indicates that violating this product, we request your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Please take the camera apart or remodel the camera. The use of an AC adapter other irregularity, stop using this item could cause minor or medium personal...
...by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of this item could cause serious personal injury. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is also dangerous. Continued use of the camera around their necks. &#... specified for use with this product. This symbol indicates that violating this product, we request your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Please take the camera apart or remodel the camera. The use of an AC adapter other irregularity, stop using this item could cause minor or medium personal...
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...176;F). 3 Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during traveling). If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the ...product while it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as thinner, alcohol or benzene. • Places of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD...
...176;F). 3 Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during traveling). If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the ...product while it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as thinner, alcohol or benzene. • Places of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your camera or recording media (SD...
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...the-shelf data recovery software. This could cause breakage or malfunction. • Be careful not to sit down with the camera, be possible to recover that formatting an SD memory card or built-in memory will return to normal when normal temperatures are recommended every 1 to 2 years in ...order to maintain high performance. • If the camera is subjected to "Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card" (p.28) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Please note that data using a tripod with the camera in the tripod socket on the LCD monitor. Wipe away any raindrops or...
...the-shelf data recovery software. This could cause breakage or malfunction. • Be careful not to sit down with the camera, be possible to recover that formatting an SD memory card or built-in memory will return to normal when normal temperatures are recommended every 1 to 2 years in ...order to maintain high performance. • If the camera is subjected to "Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card" (p.28) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Please note that data using a tripod with the camera in the tripod socket on the LCD monitor. Wipe away any raindrops or...
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... Package 14 Names of Parts 15 Names of Operating Parts 16 Monitor Indications 16 Getting Started 19 Attaching the Strap 19 Powering the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries 20 Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply 23 Using the AC Adapter Abroad 24 Installing the... SD Memory Card 26 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 29 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........30 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Playback Only Mode 33 Initial Settings 34 Setting the...
... Package 14 Names of Parts 15 Names of Operating Parts 16 Monitor Indications 16 Getting Started 19 Attaching the Strap 19 Powering the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries 20 Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply 23 Using the AC Adapter Abroad 24 Installing the... SD Memory Card 26 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 29 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........30 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Playback Only Mode 33 Initial Settings 34 Setting the...
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Printing Using PictBridge 137 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 137 Printing Single Images 138 Printing All Images 140 Printing Using the DPOF Settings 141 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 141 ... Mode 143 Playing Back Sound 145 Adding a Voice Memo to Images 146 Recording a Voice Memo 146 Playing Back a Voice Memo 147 Settings 148 Camera Settings 148 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 148 Changing the Sound Settings 149 Changing the Date and Time 151 Setting the World Time...
Printing Using PictBridge 137 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 137 Printing Single Images 138 Printing All Images 140 Printing Using the DPOF Settings 141 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer 141 ... Mode 143 Playing Back Sound 145 Adding a Voice Memo to Images 146 Recording a Voice Memo 146 Playing Back a Voice Memo 147 Settings 148 Camera Settings 148 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 148 Changing the Sound Settings 149 Changing the Date and Time 151 Setting the World Time...
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1 Shooting mode (p.52) 2 Flash mode (p.81) 3 Drive mode (p.72, p.73) 4 Focus mode (p.79) 5 Camera shake icon (p.77) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.74) 7 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator (p.22) 10 Focus frame (p.39) 11 EV compensation (p.76) 12 Date and...
1 Shooting mode (p.52) 2 Flash mode (p.81) 3 Drive mode (p.72, p.73) 4 Focus mode (p.79) 5 Camera shake icon (p.77) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.74) 7 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator (p.22) 10 Focus frame (p.39) 11 EV compensation (p.76) 12 Date and...
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... Protect icon (p.122) A5 Voice memo icon (p.147) A6 Battery indicator (p.22) A7 Volume icon (p.147) A8 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected A9 Captured date and time (p.37) A10 Four-way controller guide A11 Key lock icon (p.64) B1 Bright portion...
... Protect icon (p.122) A5 Voice memo icon (p.147) A6 Battery indicator (p.22) A7 Volume icon (p.147) A8 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected A9 Captured date and time (p.37) A10 Four-way controller guide A11 Key lock icon (p.64) B1 Bright portion...
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...26 Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another camera. Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory 1 Card socket 1 SD Memory 2 Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Refer to "Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory" (p.148) for instructions on the ... Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.29) Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to format an SD Memory Card that the camera is inserted in the case of a malfunction. The still picture storage capacity varies depending on formatting. •...
...26 Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another camera. Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory 1 Card socket 1 SD Memory 2 Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Refer to "Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory" (p.148) for instructions on the ... Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.29) Backing Up Data The camera may not be able to format an SD Memory Card that the camera is inserted in the case of a malfunction. The still picture storage capacity varies depending on formatting. •...
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Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card 1 socket so that the label is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it clicks. Push the card in the direction of 2. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it. Pull the card out. 27 Pull the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 and flip the cover open in until it back into place. Getting Started 1 Open the battery/card cover. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is facing toward the LCD monitor.
Removing the SD Memory Card 1 Open the battery/card cover. 2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card 1 socket so that the label is not inserted all the way. 3 Close the battery/card cover and slide it clicks. Push the card in the direction of 2. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it. Pull the card out. 27 Pull the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 and flip the cover open in until it back into place. Getting Started 1 Open the battery/card cover. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is facing toward the LCD monitor.
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.... • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using the camera, as this may damage the card and render it to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used for ...following circumstances. r appears on the card may take a long time. • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. 28 PENTAX does not accept any liability for a long time, the data on the LCD monitor when the Write-...
.... • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. • Avoid using the camera, as this may damage the card and render it to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used for ...following circumstances. r appears on the card may take a long time. • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. 28 PENTAX does not accept any liability for a long time, the data on the LCD monitor when the Write-...
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... clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card). Suitable for making postcard-size prints. Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels Use a 3072×2304...
... clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card). Suitable for making postcard-size prints. Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels Use a 3072×2304...
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... numbers of pictures) C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) 1 Built-in Memory 128MB Built-in Memory 128MB Built-in [Movie] on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc. Mode] menu. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies Choose the recorded pixels and frame rate (number of frames per...
... numbers of pictures) C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) 1 Built-in Memory 128MB Built-in Memory 128MB Built-in [Movie] on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc. Mode] menu. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies Choose the recorded pixels and frame rate (number of frames per...
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Getting Started Appropriate Number of SD Memory Card used. 31 D (320×240) Suitable for viewing on the subject, shooting conditions and type of Recorded Pixels According to Use 30fps 15fps .... 5 min. 3 sec. 55 sec. 15fps Built-in Memory 128MB 17 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 36 min. 58 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on a TV or computer screen.
Getting Started Appropriate Number of SD Memory Card used. 31 D (320×240) Suitable for viewing on the subject, shooting conditions and type of Recorded Pixels According to Use 30fps 15fps .... 5 min. 3 sec. 55 sec. 15fps Built-in Memory 128MB 17 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 36 min. 58 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on a TV or computer screen.
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...set these settings again. 32 When you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on the SD Memory Card is not a malfunction. In this is in memory. This can also happen when using the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on , the lens cover opens and ...the lens extends. Wait a minute and then turn the camera on , the message [Battery depleted] may also be recorded when the write-protect switch is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. The date and time and other settings may appear. Memory status 38 10/14/2006...
...set these settings again. 32 When you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on the SD Memory Card is not a malfunction. In this is in memory. This can also happen when using the camera for a long time, when they are reinserted and the camera is turned on , the lens cover opens and ...the lens extends. Wait a minute and then turn the camera on , the message [Battery depleted] may also be recorded when the write-protect switch is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. The date and time and other settings may appear. Memory status 38 10/14/2006...
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... fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 38 The camera turns on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 4 Press... is captured by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to the left or right. You can change the captured area by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 10/14/2006 14:25 The focus... The standard procedure for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic Focus frame focusing.
... fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 38 The camera turns on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 4 Press... is captured by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to the left or right. You can change the captured area by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 10/14/2006 14:25 The focus... The standard procedure for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic Focus frame focusing.
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Common Operations [u Setting] Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.148 Sound For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and ... Dimmer For automatically adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the surrounding brightness p.159 Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically p.160 Quick Zoom For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button during still p.111 picture playback Green...
Common Operations [u Setting] Menu Item Description Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.148 Sound For adjusting the playback volume and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound and ... Dimmer For automatically adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the surrounding brightness p.159 Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically p.160 Quick Zoom For displaying an image at maximum magnification by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button during still p.111 picture playback Green...
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... where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes p.133 \ Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to the SD Memory Card and vice p.127 versa. s Image Rotation D Digital Filter For rotating still pictures For changing the color of still pictures p.42 p.129 3 q Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of...
... where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes p.133 \ Voice Memo For adding a voice memo to the SD Memory Card and vice p.127 versa. s Image Rotation D Digital Filter For rotating still pictures For changing the color of still pictures p.42 p.129 3 q Brightness Filter For changing the brightness of...
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The camera is ready to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button. Pictures are locked with the first image. 73 The focus frame on the LCD monitor ... Continuous Shooting mode. • The continuous shooting function is not available in s, b, A, d, O, I or Y mode. • You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. • The interval of Drive Mode Continuous Shooting pictures. 3 Press the shutter release button OK OK halfway...
The camera is ready to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button. Pictures are locked with the first image. 73 The focus frame on the LCD monitor ... Continuous Shooting mode. • The continuous shooting function is not available in s, b, A, d, O, I or Y mode. • You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. • The interval of Drive Mode Continuous Shooting pictures. 3 Press the shutter release button OK OK halfway...
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...or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off . Mode] menu (p.75) O DISPLAY The LCD monitor information display mode set to O (On) (the settings ... with the 4/W button (p.77, p.112) P File # If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are saved or not when the camera is turned off . Mode] Compensation menu (p.76) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on or off . Mode] menu (p.87) P Sensitivity The ...
...or P (Off) in the Memory function are shown in the table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for saving the current camera settings even when the camera is turned off . Mode] menu (p.75) O DISPLAY The LCD monitor information display mode set to O (On) (the settings ... with the 4/W button (p.77, p.112) P File # If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are saved or not when the camera is turned off . Mode] Compensation menu (p.76) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on or off . Mode] menu (p.87) P Sensitivity The ...
