M20 Operating Manual
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Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
M20 Operating Manual
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...camera in the LCD display is manufactured using the unified standard for more faithful to the rights as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used without permission according to their respective owners. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and Optio...for purchasing this manual before using the PENTAX Digital Camera that recorded data may illuminate when they should be found on printers that are trademarks used under license. Please read this PENTAX Digital Camera. Thank you for anything other than...
...camera in the LCD display is manufactured using the unified standard for more faithful to the rights as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used without permission according to their respective owners. Regarding trademarks • PENTAX and Optio...for purchasing this manual before using the PENTAX Digital Camera that recorded data may illuminate when they should be found on printers that are trademarks used under license. Please read this PENTAX Digital Camera. Thank you for anything other than...
M20 Operating Manual
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...Zoom Playback 110 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 112 Slideshow 113 Playing Back Movies 115 Playing Back a Movie 115 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 116 Deleting Images 117 Deleting Single Images/Sound Files 117 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image ...124 Editing Images 124 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize 124 Trimming Images 126 Copying Images and Sound Files 127 Using the Digital Filters 129 Using the Brightness Filter 130 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 131 Red-eye Compensation 133 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF ...
...Zoom Playback 110 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 112 Slideshow 113 Playing Back Movies 115 Playing Back a Movie 115 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 116 Deleting Images 117 Deleting Single Images/Sound Files 117 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image ...124 Editing Images 124 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize 124 Trimming Images 126 Copying Images and Sound Files 127 Using the Digital Filters 129 Using the Brightness Filter 130 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 131 Red-eye Compensation 133 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF ...
M20 Operating Manual
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... 4 only appear when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 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...
... 4 only appear when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 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...
M20 Operating Manual
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... a color mode for movies p.104 Movie anti-shake For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function p.105 Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.92 Memory For choosing whether to save time by ... standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] Menu This menu shows the functions related to the defaults when the p.96 camera is reset. [A Rec. Common Operations Menu List This displays the items that can save the set with the menus and provides descriptions of each ...
... a color mode for movies p.104 Movie anti-shake For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function p.105 Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.92 Memory For choosing whether to save time by ... standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] Menu This menu shows the functions related to the defaults when the p.96 camera is reset. [A Rec. Common Operations Menu List This displays the items that can save the set with the menus and provides descriptions of each ...
M20 Operating Manual
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...)*1 9 (Standard)*2 = (Standard)*3 Information Display Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Standard a D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review 1 sec Sharpness G (Standard) Saturation G (Standard) Contrast G (Standard) *1 Can be set to a (Flash Off) ...Picture Mode, you try to display the [H Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. 4 • When the camera is displayed. (p.56) • In Green Mode, you try to use the [A Rec. If you cannot display the [H Setting] ...
...)*1 9 (Standard)*2 = (Standard)*3 Information Display Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Standard a D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review 1 sec Sharpness G (Standard) Saturation G (Standard) Contrast G (Standard) *1 Can be set to a (Flash Off) ...Picture Mode, you try to display the [H Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. 4 • When the camera is displayed. (p.56) • In Green Mode, you try to use the [A Rec. If you cannot display the [H Setting] ...
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... addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor. Taking Pictures • If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in I mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I mode. •...
... addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor. Taking Pictures • If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in I mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I mode. •...
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...magnification rate. • Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range. • The digital zoom function cannot be used in A 38 mode. When the digital zoom function is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of ...magnification. Zoom bar Press x 38 Optical zoom Digital zoom range range • You are recommended...
...magnification rate. • Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range. • The digital zoom function cannot be used in A 38 mode. When the digital zoom function is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of ...magnification. Zoom bar Press x 38 Optical zoom Digital zoom range range • You are recommended...
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... Function Setting 1p.96 Taking Pictures 75 Movie 4 Press the 3 button. Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w 4 The setting is complete and the camera Memory returns to O (On) in A mode. Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set the digital zoom to select O (On) or P (Off). The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23...
... Function Setting 1p.96 Taking Pictures 75 Movie 4 Press the 3 button. Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w 4 The setting is complete and the camera Memory returns to O (On) in A mode. Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set the digital zoom to select O (On) or P (Off). The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23...
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...Compensation 0.0 The [A Rec. Memory 3 Use the four-way controller (45) MENU Exit to select [EV Compensation]. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. • If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you to check the exposure. (p.78) • In s ...and b mode, the EV compensation is saved. Mode] menu appears. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. Movie 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Digital Zoom QUICK I i \ c Q E D Y Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.56) •...
...Compensation 0.0 The [A Rec. Memory 3 Use the four-way controller (45) MENU Exit to select [EV Compensation]. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. • If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you to check the exposure. (p.78) • In s ...and b mode, the EV compensation is saved. Mode] menu appears. To brighten, select a positive (+) value. Movie 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Digital Zoom QUICK I i \ c Q E D Y Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.56) •...
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... mode changes each time the button is pressed halfway. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. Only digital zoom is set to a (Flash Off). The flash is available for taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire... on the subject in A mode. This mode is approx. 10 cm to the subject is used for zoom. The camera is focused on the subject in . This mode is saved and the camera returns to take pictures for Tele). The Focus Mode setting is used when you ask someone to capture status.
... mode changes each time the button is pressed halfway. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. Only digital zoom is set to a (Flash Off). The flash is available for taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. The entire... on the subject in A mode. This mode is approx. 10 cm to the subject is used for zoom. The camera is focused on the subject in . This mode is saved and the camera returns to take pictures for Tele). The Focus Mode setting is used when you ask someone to capture status.
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Instant Review 1p.40 92 The camera returns to change the display time. Memory 0.5sec Off MENU Cancel OK OK The Instant Review setting is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, ... MENU Exit b R A q < I n s t a n t R e v i e w 1 sec 5 Press the 4 button. Taking Pictures Rec. Mode 2/3 A pull-down menu appears. 0.0 EV Compensation 5sec 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Movie 3sec Digital Zoom 2sec to capture status with the current setting. The [A Rec. Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review...
Instant Review 1p.40 92 The camera returns to change the display time. Memory 0.5sec Off MENU Cancel OK OK The Instant Review setting is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, ... MENU Exit b R A q < I n s t a n t R e v i e w 1 sec 5 Press the 4 button. Taking Pictures Rec. Mode 2/3 A pull-down menu appears. 0.0 EV Compensation 5sec 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Movie 3sec Digital Zoom 2sec to capture status with the current setting. The [A Rec. Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review...
M20 Operating Manual
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... to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are saved when the camera is turned off), while for each item is turned off . Mode] Compensation menu (p.76) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. O 96 Item Description Default Setting...
... to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is inserted when On has been selected, file numbers are saved when the camera is turned off), while for each item is turned off . Mode] Compensation menu (p.76) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. O 96 Item Description Default Setting...
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.... (p.79) • You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to record, and the digital zoom while recording. • Changing the LCD monitor display mode by the camera 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash will not discharge in d mode. ...• Focus Mode is fixed to 3 when in step 4 and blinks 5 during recording) 4 You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to...
.... (p.79) • You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to record, and the digital zoom while recording. • Changing the LCD monitor display mode by the camera 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash will not discharge in d mode. ...• Focus Mode is fixed to 3 when in step 4 and blinks 5 during recording) 4 You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to...
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... Playback Mode Palette appears. You can preview the results of the brightness adjustment. 6 Press the 4 button. The image is automatically saved with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the brightness. Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU OK OK Using the Brightness Filter Editing...
... Playback Mode Palette appears. You can preview the results of the brightness adjustment. 6 Press the 4 button. The image is automatically saved with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the brightness. Slideshow 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 4, 6, 8 MENU OK OK Using the Brightness Filter Editing...
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on the print or not. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The screen .... Single Image All Images MENU OK OK Editing and Printing Images 134 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Copies Choose the number of copies up to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. Once the print order data has...
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on the print or not. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The screen .... Single Image All Images MENU OK OK Editing and Printing Images 134 Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Copies Choose the number of copies up to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. Once the print order data has...
M20 Operating Manual
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... Items Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level 9 Movie Color Mode Frame Rate Movie anti-shake Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Mode Drive Mode Memory Focus Mode Zoom Position Default Setting a (3072×2304) D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Auto ...96). Yes - No : The setting is turned off . Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is explained below lists the factory default settings. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting when the...
... Items Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level 9 Movie Color Mode Frame Rate Movie anti-shake Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Mode Drive Mode Memory Focus Mode Zoom Position Default Setting a (3072×2304) D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Auto ...96). Yes - No : The setting is turned off . Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is explained below lists the factory default settings. Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting when the...
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... 175 pictures 979 pictures The image storage capacity is automatically set until standard output sensitivity 1600 for reference only. Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture a (3072×2304 pixels), f (2560×1920 pixels) g (2304×1728 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels...
... 175 pictures 979 pictures The image storage capacity is automatically set until standard output sensitivity 1600 for reference only. Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture a (3072×2304 pixels), f (2560×1920 pixels) g (2304×1728 pixels), h (2048×1536 pixels...
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...above named party is responsible for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio M20 9 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2006, ...continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as a Class B digital device. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Operation is identical to the representative unit ...
...above named party is responsible for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio M20 9 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2006, ...continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as a Class B digital device. Located at: 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Operation is identical to the representative unit ...
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..., 129 Basic mode 64 Batteries 20 Battery level indicator w .. 22 Bright portions 17 Brightness Filter 130 Browse Built-in Memory ... 106 C Calling up menus 56 Camera shake 74, 77 Capture Mode Palette ......... 52 Changing volume ...... 145, 149 Checking the memory card 32 Color Mode 104 Computer 157 Connecting to a printer ..... 137... shooting 1 ..... 73 Contrast 95 Copy 127 D Dark portions 17 Date and time 37, 151 Daylight G 87 Default setting 34 Delete i 42, 117 Deleting sounds 118 Digital Filter 129 Digital Zoom 75 Index Appendix Symbols [A Rec.
..., 129 Basic mode 64 Batteries 20 Battery level indicator w .. 22 Bright portions 17 Brightness Filter 130 Browse Built-in Memory ... 106 C Calling up menus 56 Camera shake 74, 77 Capture Mode Palette ......... 52 Changing volume ...... 145, 149 Checking the memory card 32 Color Mode 104 Computer 157 Connecting to a printer ..... 137... shooting 1 ..... 73 Contrast 95 Copy 127 D Dark portions 17 Date and time 37, 151 Daylight G 87 Default setting 34 Delete i 42, 117 Deleting sounds 118 Digital Filter 129 Digital Zoom 75 Index Appendix Symbols [A Rec.