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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.
M40 Operating Manual
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... anything other brands or product names are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. All Rights Reserved. To users of their intentions. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the camera in the Copyright Act. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual before using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for purchasing this manual safe, as...
... anything other brands or product names are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. All Rights Reserved. To users of their intentions. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the camera in the Copyright Act. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual before using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for purchasing this manual safe, as...
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... Setting the Playback Mode 57 Taking Pictures 60 Taking Pictures 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode 62 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode 63 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait...
... Setting the Playback Mode 57 Taking Pictures 60 Taking Pictures 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode 60 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode 62 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode 63 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait...
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... Zoom Playback 111 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 113 Slideshow 114 Playing Back Movies 116 Playing Back a Movie 116 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 117 Deleting Images 118 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File 118 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image...125 Editing Images 125 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize 125 Cropping Images 127 Copying Images and Sound Files 128 Using the Digital Filters 130 Using the Brightness Filter 131 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 132 Red-eye Compensation 134 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF ...
... Zoom Playback 111 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode 113 Slideshow 114 Playing Back Movies 116 Playing Back a Movie 116 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 117 Deleting Images 118 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File 118 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image...125 Editing Images 125 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize 125 Cropping Images 127 Copying Images and Sound Files 128 Using the Digital Filters 130 Using the Brightness Filter 131 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 132 Red-eye Compensation 134 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF ...
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... pressed halfway. * Some indications do not appear in some shooting modes. 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...
... pressed halfway. * Some indications do not appear in some shooting modes. 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...
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...the Appendix "Default Settings" (p.167) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.93 Saturation For setting the color saturation... choosing a color mode for movies p.105 Movie SR For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function p.106 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...
...the Appendix "Default Settings" (p.167) to decide whether you want the settings saved when the camera is turned off and whether you want the settings returned to the defaults when the camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.93 Saturation For setting the color saturation... choosing a color mode for movies p.105 Movie SR For choosing whether to use the movie anti-shake function p.106 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...
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... of people. i Surf & Snow For capturing images with your hand. A Night Scene Ideal for taking mode. Sound is pressed. The camera keeps the moving action shots. Page p.60 p.62 p.68 p.99 p.143 p.64 p.64 p.63 53 There are automatically set the functions... or choose various functions yourself. e Portrait Use this mode for taking night views. c Digital SR (Blur reduction) Uses higher sensitivity to cover the microphone with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains. \ Sport Ideal for...
... of people. i Surf & Snow For capturing images with your hand. A Night Scene Ideal for taking mode. Sound is pressed. The camera keeps the moving action shots. Page p.60 p.62 p.68 p.99 p.143 p.64 p.64 p.63 53 There are automatically set the functions... or choose various functions yourself. e Portrait Use this mode for taking night views. c Digital SR (Blur reduction) Uses higher sensitivity to cover the microphone with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains. \ Sport Ideal for...
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...automatically. p.95) for details of how to set to c, the sensitivity is in A mode. The picture is selected and the camera returns to between ISO 50 and 3200. (p.91) 63 The shooting mode is taken. When shooting mode is set the functions. ...Refer to reduce 4 camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter speed (set to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button. 5, 6 1, 2 3 Taking Pictures c Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity ...
...automatically. p.95) for details of how to set to c, the sensitivity is in A mode. The picture is selected and the camera returns to between ISO 50 and 3200. (p.91) 63 The shooting mode is taken. When shooting mode is set the functions. ...Refer to reduce 4 camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets the shutter speed (set to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button. 5, 6 1, 2 3 Taking Pictures c Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity ...
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...LCD monitor at the location of the subject's face is taken. • In z and e modes, Face Recognition can be activated. (p.54) • The digital zoom function cannot be used in z and e modes. • Continuous shooting cannot be used in z and e modes. As the subject moves, the size... and location of the subject's face. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. No other shooting information is selected and the camera returns to match the location of the focus frame changes to capture status. The shooting mode is displayed. 4 Press the 4 button. In addition...
...LCD monitor at the location of the subject's face is taken. • In z and e modes, Face Recognition can be activated. (p.54) • The digital zoom function cannot be used in z and e modes. • Continuous shooting cannot be used in z and e modes. As the subject moves, the size... and location of the subject's face. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. No other shooting information is selected and the camera returns to match the location of the focus frame changes to capture status. The shooting mode is displayed. 4 Press the 4 button. In addition...
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.... • If you try to display the [u Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. • When the camera is turned off in the s mode, it turns on the LCD monitor by pressing the 3 button. Self-timer) or Z (2 sec.... (Auto)*1 9 (Standard)*2 = (Standard)*3 Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area a D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint 1 sec G (Standard) G (Standard) G (Standard) P (Off) *1 Can be set to a ...
.... • If you try to display the [u Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. • When the camera is turned off in the s mode, it turns on the LCD monitor by pressing the 3 button. Self-timer) or Z (2 sec.... (Auto)*1 9 (Standard)*2 = (Standard)*3 Information Display Standard Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area a D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint 1 sec G (Standard) G (Standard) G (Standard) P (Off) *1 Can be set to a ...
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... pictures at a high 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. 1 Taking...
... pictures at a high 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. 1 Taking...
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... Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to capture status. Mode 2/3 0.0 EV Compensation The selected setting is saved. 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 select O (On) or P (...Off). The [A Rec. Movie 4 Press the 3 button. MENU Exit Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.97 Taking...
... Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to capture status. Mode 2/3 0.0 EV Compensation The selected setting is saved. 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 select O (On) or P (...Off). The [A Rec. Movie 4 Press the 3 button. MENU Exit Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.97 Taking...
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Movie 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w to select the EV value. Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.97 76 Taking Pictures Rec. You can save time by assigning it ... the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are intentionally overexposed or 4 underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A Rec. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. • If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you to ±0.0. The selected EV value is saved (the default setting...
Movie 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w to select the EV value. Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.97 76 Taking Pictures Rec. You can save time by assigning it ... the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are intentionally overexposed or 4 underexposed. 1 Press the 3 button in A Rec. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. • If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you to ±0.0. The selected EV value is saved (the default setting...
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... to the back, is used for Tele). The Focus Mode setting is available for you ask someone to take pictures for zoom. Only digital zoom is saved and the camera returns to capture status. This mode is approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in A mode. This mode is used when the distance to ... subject is used when you , or when taking distant objects. to 39.4 in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The camera is focused on the subject in .). You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. The focus mode ...
... to the back, is used for Tele). The Focus Mode setting is available for you ask someone to take pictures for zoom. Only digital zoom is saved and the camera returns to capture status. This mode is approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in A mode. This mode is used when the distance to ... subject is used when you , or when taking distant objects. to 39.4 in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The camera is focused on the subject in .). You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. The focus mode ...
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... the image is saved. 6 Press the MENU button. 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 select [Instant Review]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the display time...is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec (default setting), 4 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Rec. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. The [A Rec. Taking Pictures Rec.
... the image is saved. 6 Press the MENU button. 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 select [Instant Review]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the display time...is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec (default setting), 4 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. Rec. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. The [A Rec. Taking Pictures Rec.
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...76) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. The table below . (Items not listed here will be saved in the status they were in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) If you can be set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned ... has been selected, file numbers 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 . Item Description Default Setting Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.81) O...
...76) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. The table below . (Items not listed here will be saved in the status they were in the selected settings when the camera is turned off.) If you can be set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned ... has been selected, file numbers 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 . Item Description Default Setting Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) (p.81) O...
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... for overwriting the image appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The edited image is saved with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter].
... for overwriting the image appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The edited image is saved with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter].
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Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to 99. You cannot store print order data for movies or ... and Printing Images 135 The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Single Image]. 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...
Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to 99. You cannot store print order data for movies or ... and Printing Images 135 The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select [Single Image]. 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...
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... depends on the [Memory] setting (p.97). Yes p.79 - Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is explained below lists the factory default settings. Yes p.74 Appendix 167 Default Settings The table below . No : The setting returns to... Menu Items Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level Movie Frame Rate Color Mode Movie SR Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Mode Drive Mode Memory Focus Mode Zoom Position Default Setting a (3264×2448) D (Better) F (Auto) ...
... depends on the [Memory] setting (p.97). Yes p.79 - Reset Setting Yes : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is explained below lists the factory default settings. Yes p.74 Appendix 167 Default Settings The table below . No : The setting returns to... Menu Items Item Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Recorded Pixels Quality Level Movie Frame Rate Color Mode Movie SR Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Mode Drive Mode Memory Focus Mode Zoom Position Default Setting a (3264×2448) D (Better) F (Auto) ...
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Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8 megapixels Sensor 8.5 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.35 inch interline transfer CCD with monaural sound, full color/sepia/black and ... Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) Built-in Memory 256 MB Built-in Memory 256 MB Built-in ISO Auto. * When Digital SR (blur reduction) mode is for ISO Auto. File Format Still Picture JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, DPOF, PictBridge, PRINT Image Matching III Movie AVI (Motion JPEG...
Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8 megapixels Sensor 8.5 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.35 inch interline transfer CCD with monaural sound, full color/sepia/black and ... Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Picture C (Best) D (Better) E (Good) Built-in Memory 256 MB Built-in Memory 256 MB Built-in ISO Auto. * When Digital SR (blur reduction) mode is for ISO Auto. File Format Still Picture JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, DPOF, PictBridge, PRINT Image Matching III Movie AVI (Motion JPEG...
