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... and 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 (http...
... and 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 (http...
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... Epson Corporation. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the unified standard for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 Digital Camera. Regarding trademarks • The SD logo is a trademark. • PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. • Optio is a possibility that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate... and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual safe, as it can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. • There is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. • All other than personal enjoyment cannot be...
... Epson Corporation. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the unified standard for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 Digital Camera. Regarding trademarks • The SD logo is a trademark. • PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. • Optio is a possibility that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate... and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual safe, as it can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. • There is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. • All other than personal enjoyment cannot be...
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... to be Taken During Handling 4 Contents 6 Contents of the Operating Manual 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 ...
... to be Taken During Handling 4 Contents 6 Contents of the Operating Manual 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 ...
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...This chapter explains the simplest way to be taken when operating the camera. The icons above the title show the Capture modes that is useful 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. indicates precautions to take pictures and play ...
...This chapter explains the simplest way to be taken when operating the camera. The icons above the title show the Capture modes that is useful 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. indicates precautions to take pictures and play ...
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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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... using the AC adapter, be sure to read "FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA" (p.1). • Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter D-AC5 before using the adapter. • The batteries inside the camera cannot be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you intend to use the ...LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter...
... using the AC adapter, be sure to read "FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA" (p.1). • Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter D-AC5 before using the adapter. • The batteries inside the camera cannot be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you intend to use the ...LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter...
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... controller (452) b (4) Changes the flash mode. (1p.62) zqs (5) Changes the focus mode as follows. (1p.60) Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode grihj (2) Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and continuous shooting mode (1p.51 - Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 10 3 9 3 4, 5, 6 7 8 Common Operations...
... controller (452) b (4) Changes the flash mode. (1p.62) zqs (5) Changes the focus mode as follows. (1p.60) Macro mode Super Macro mode Infinity-Landscape mode Manual Focus mode grihj (2) Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and continuous shooting mode (1p.51 - Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 10 3 9 3 4, 5, 6 7 8 Common Operations...
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... of the button appears. This step is ready to select [Mode Dial], [Four-way Controller] or [Buttons on Back Cover]. AF Macro Super macro infinity Manual focus ?/Fn E x i t OK Exit Only [Four-way Controller] and [Buttons on the LCD Mode Dial monitor. 3 4 5 6 40 Auto Select ?/Fn E x i t ...OK More Use the four-way controller (45) to take or play back pictures. The camera is omitted if you want to -. 2 Press the 0 button. Press the OK button. The Help screen appears on Four-way Controller Right Up Left OK...
... of the button appears. This step is ready to select [Mode Dial], [Four-way Controller] or [Buttons on Back Cover]. AF Macro Super macro infinity Manual focus ?/Fn E x i t OK Exit Only [Four-way Controller] and [Buttons on the LCD Mode Dial monitor. 3 4 5 6 40 Auto Select ?/Fn E x i t ...OK More Use the four-way controller (45) to take or play back pictures. The camera is omitted if you want to -. 2 Press the 0 button. Press the OK button. The Help screen appears on Four-way Controller Right Up Left OK...
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... mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is more than 40 cm (16 in Super Macro mode. The camera focuses on the object in Capture mode. If you take pictures in the selected focus ...-Landscape mode This mode is ready to check the image on the LCD monitor. This mode is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used for taking distant objects. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed halfway. H = Selecting the Focus Mode Focus ...
... mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is more than 40 cm (16 in Super Macro mode. The camera focuses on the object in Capture mode. If you take pictures in the selected focus ...-Landscape mode This mode is ready to check the image on the LCD monitor. This mode is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used for taking distant objects. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed halfway. H = Selecting the Focus Mode Focus ...
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... on the LCD monitor. When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to the normal display about two seconds later. Manual Focus When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is set, press any button except the four-way controller (23) or take your finger...
... on the LCD monitor. When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to the normal display about two seconds later. Manual Focus When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is set, press any button except the four-way controller (23) or take your finger...
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... Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance 4 according to take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance manually. 1 Press the MENU button in sunlight. The [A Rec. AWB 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White... Balance]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). White Balance F G H I J K Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Manual Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light. Adjusting the White Balance You can take the picture. Shade Use...
... Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance 4 according to take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance manually. 1 Press the MENU button in sunlight. The [A Rec. AWB 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White... Balance]. 3 Press the four-way controller (5). White Balance F G H I J K Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Manual Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light. Adjusting the White Balance You can take the picture. Shade Use...
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... LCD MENU E x i t OK Adjust monitor during adjustment. [Complete] appears on the [White Balance] screen. 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of white paper ready. 1 Select [K] (manual) on the LCD monitor when adjustment is ready to the White Balance setting are invalid in d, H and...
... LCD MENU E x i t OK Adjust monitor during adjustment. [Complete] appears on the [White Balance] screen. 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of white paper ready. 1 Select [K] (manual) on the LCD monitor when adjustment is ready to the White Balance setting are invalid in d, H and...
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...) sets [Zoom Position] to O (On) at the same time. ([Zoom Position] can choose whether you want the set to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Default Setting O P EV Compensation The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. P Focusing Area The [Focusing Area] setting on ...The optical zoom position on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. Mode] menu is saved. P MF The manual focus position is saved. The file number is saved. P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. P Sensitivity The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is ...
...) sets [Zoom Position] to O (On) at the same time. ([Zoom Position] can choose whether you want the set to the defaults when the camera is turned off. Default Setting O P EV Compensation The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. P Focusing Area The [Focusing Area] setting on ...The optical zoom position on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. Mode] menu is saved. P MF The manual focus position is saved. The file number is saved. P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. P Sensitivity The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is ...
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... a TV or other end of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is connected. 93 Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to use the camera for a long time, use of the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. 6 2 Connect the other equipment with a video IN jack. Changing the Video Output... Format 1p.115 If you can capture and play back images on . Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal...
... a TV or other end of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is connected. 93 Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to use the camera for a long time, use of the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. 6 2 Connect the other equipment with a video IN jack. Changing the Video Output... Format 1p.115 If you can capture and play back images on . Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal...
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... ?/Fn 2304 mode. 7 The functions registered on the four-way controller displays a histogram showing the EV setting. (1p.75) To adjust the white balance, select K (manual) and press the OK button when White Balance is not possible to register only EV Compensation (+) or (-), or to register a function. • EV Compensation (+) and... Compensation is registered on the four-way controller (2345) appear. +0.7 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to take pictures. The setting is saved and the camera is ready to choose the registered function and change the setting.
... ?/Fn 2304 mode. 7 The functions registered on the four-way controller displays a histogram showing the EV setting. (1p.75) To adjust the white balance, select K (manual) and press the OK button when White Balance is not possible to register only EV Compensation (+) or (-), or to register a function. • EV Compensation (+) and... Compensation is registered on the four-way controller (2345) appear. +0.7 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to take pictures. The setting is saved and the camera is ready to choose the registered function and change the setting.
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... Macro). If the subject is not in d mode, Continuous Shooting or Infinity-Landscape mode. Problem Cause Remedy Subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully, or use...
... Macro). If the subject is not in d mode, Continuous Shooting or Infinity-Landscape mode. Problem Cause Remedy Subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully, or use...
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... Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in 35 mm format) Maximum Aperture f/2.6 - Sound Approx. 16 min. 8 White Balance Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm(equivalent to 35 mm...pixels, 1600×1200 pixels, 1024×768 pixels, 640×480 pixels Moving Picture 320×240 pixels Auto, manual (equivalent to 8×) Type Real-image zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0.28×, Tele 0.78× Appendix 126
... Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in 35 mm format) Maximum Aperture f/2.6 - Sound Approx. 16 min. 8 White Balance Lens Digital Zoom Viewfinder Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm(equivalent to 35 mm...pixels, 1600×1200 pixels, 1024×768 pixels, 640×480 pixels Moving Picture 320×240 pixels Auto, manual (equivalent to 8×) Type Real-image zoom viewfinder Magnification Wide 0.28×, Tele 0.78× Appendix 126
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...inch TFT color LCD with approx. 85 kilopixels monitor (with PENTAX measuring conditions) 8 In/Out Port USB/AV terminal (PC...range) Macro: 0.18 m - 0.5 m (full zoom range) SLaunpdesrcMaapcer:o∞: 0(.0fu6llmzo-o0m.2ramng(feo)cal length 10.2 mm) Manual Focus Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button 0.18 m - ∞ (0.06 m - ∞ around the focal length ...(can be set in 1/3 EV steps) Capture Modes Easy, Program, Picture, Night-Scene, Moving Picture, Digital Effect, Landscape, Portrait Moving Picture Recording time approx. 1 sec. Remote Control, Instant Remote Control, 10...
...inch TFT color LCD with approx. 85 kilopixels monitor (with PENTAX measuring conditions) 8 In/Out Port USB/AV terminal (PC...range) Macro: 0.18 m - 0.5 m (full zoom range) SLaunpdesrcMaapcer:o∞: 0(.0fu6llmzo-o0m.2ramng(feo)cal length 10.2 mm) Manual Focus Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button 0.18 m - ∞ (0.06 m - ∞ around the focal length ...(can be set in 1/3 EV steps) Capture Modes Easy, Program, Picture, Night-Scene, Moving Picture, Digital Effect, Landscape, Portrait Moving Picture Recording time approx. 1 sec. Remote Control, Instant Remote Control, 10...