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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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... Seiko Epson Corporation. You can be found on display. Thank you for purchasing this manual before using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other brands or product names are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during ... scope of use of all the camera's capabilities. Please read this PENTAX Digital Camera. Images taken with the camera or the PENTAX website. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are different form the actual product. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to...
... Seiko Epson Corporation. You can be found on display. Thank you for purchasing this manual before using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other brands or product names are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during ... scope of use of all the camera's capabilities. Please read this PENTAX Digital Camera. Images taken with the camera or the PENTAX website. Regarding trademarks PENTAX and Optio are different form the actual product. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to...
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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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... it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. 17 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...
... it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. 17 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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... of default settings in the Appendix "Default Settings" (p.167) to decide 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 p.94 Contrast For setting the image ...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 ...
... of default settings in the Appendix "Default Settings" (p.167) to decide 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 p.94 Contrast For setting the image ...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 ...
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... O, c and Y, the flash, focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. q Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views. c Digital SR (Blur reduction) Uses higher sensitivity to record sound files. For details, refer to "Functions Available for taking night views. A Night Scene Ideal for ... not to \ and focus position is set the functions or choose various functions yourself. The camera keeps the moving action shots. Gives your hand. You can let the camera set to cover the microphone with your subject a bright, healthy look. Use the flash if...
... O, c and Y, the flash, focus mode, saturation, contrast, sharpness, white balance, etc. q Landscape Use this mode for taking landscape views. c Digital SR (Blur reduction) Uses higher sensitivity to record sound files. For details, refer to "Functions Available for taking night views. A Night Scene Ideal for ... not to \ and focus position is set the functions or choose various functions yourself. The camera keeps the moving action shots. Gives your hand. You can let the camera set to cover the microphone with your subject a bright, healthy look. Use the flash if...
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...c Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to reduce 4 camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets... focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is taken. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Set the functions you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded ...
...c Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode) In c (Digital SR mode), the camera automatically raises the sensitivity to select c (Digital SR). 3 Press the 4 button. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to reduce 4 camera shake and blurring when taking pictures. The camera also sets... focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is taken. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Set the functions you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded ...
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The shooting mode 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. • Only z or e and focus frame are displayed ...on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. 4 The picture is selected and the camera returns to match the location of the subject's face is displayed. 4 Press the 4 button. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD...
The shooting mode 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. • Only z or e and focus frame are displayed ...on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. 4 The picture is selected and the camera returns to match the location of the subject's face is displayed. 4 Press the 4 button. In addition, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD...
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... (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... shooting mode other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the camera does not switch to display the [u Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. • When the camera is displayed. (p.55) • In s mode, you try to...
... (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... shooting mode other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the camera does not switch to display the [u Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. • When the camera is displayed. (p.55) • In s mode, you try to...
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... are recommended to use the zoom to change the captured area. 4 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in z and e modes. 74 When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to three... times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is...
... are recommended to use the zoom to change the captured area. 4 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in z and e modes. 74 When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to three... times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is...
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...Function Setting 1p.97 Taking Pictures 75 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 P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in the default settings. To take... pictures using only the optical zoom, set to select O (On) or P (Off). Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set the digital zoom to capture status. Mode] menu appears....
...Function Setting 1p.97 Taking Pictures 75 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 P (Off). 1 Press the 3 button in the default settings. To take... pictures using only the optical zoom, set to select O (On) or P (Off). Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set the digital zoom to capture status. Mode] menu appears....
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Mode 2/3 mode. 0.0 EV Compensation 0.0 The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 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 .... To darken, select a negative (-) value. Memory 3 Use the four-way controller (45) MENU Exit to select [EV Compensation]. 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 Mode 1/3 2, 3 MENU 8M Recorded Pixels ...
Mode 2/3 mode. 0.0 EV Compensation 0.0 The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 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 .... To darken, select a negative (-) value. Memory 3 Use the four-way controller (45) MENU Exit to select [EV Compensation]. 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 Mode 1/3 2, 3 MENU 8M Recorded Pixels ...
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... 3 Pan Focus This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in. The camera is focused on the subject in .). This mode is pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is used for you adjust the focus manually. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in .). This mode is used...
... 3 Pan Focus This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 10 cm to 1 m (3.9 in. The camera is focused on the subject in .). This mode is pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is used for you adjust the focus manually. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in .). This mode is used...
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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. Rec. The camera returns to change the display time. 1sec QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w 0.5sec 5 Press the 4 button. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant...
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. Rec. The camera returns to change the display time. 1sec QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w 0.5sec 5 Press the 4 button. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant...
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... numbers are assigned sequentially. If you select O (On), the settings will be set with the 4/W button (p.77, p.113) P File No. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set with the four-way controller (23) (p.80) P White Balance The [White Balance] setting on or off (to ...also shows whether the Memory default setting for others you can be reset to choose whether the settings 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 or off .
... numbers are assigned sequentially. If you select O (On), the settings will be set with the 4/W button (p.77, p.113) P File No. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set with the four-way controller (23) (p.80) P White Balance The [White Balance] setting on or off (to ...also shows whether the Memory default setting for others you can be reset to choose whether the settings 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 or off .
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... brightness adjustment screen appears. 6 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select q (Brightness Filter). 4 Press the 4 button. Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. You can preview the results of recorded pixels and quality level as ]. An error message appears if you want...
... brightness adjustment screen appears. 6 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select q (Brightness Filter). 4 Press the 4 button. Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. You can preview the results of recorded pixels and quality level as ]. An error message appears if you want...
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... or not. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to 99...
... or not. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to 99...
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...] 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) J (... turned off . Yes p.72, p.73 - Yes p.74 Appendix 167 Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is saved even after reset. [A Rec. No : The setting is turned off . * : The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.97). ...
...] 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) J (... turned off . Yes p.72, p.73 - Yes p.74 Appendix 167 Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is saved even after reset. [A Rec. No : The setting is turned off . * : The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.97). ...
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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...