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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.
Operation Manual
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...effect on the recorded image. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Please take care, as items for purchasing the PENTAX Optio SV Digital Camera. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you for display. Some functions are not available on taking pictures...radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used outside the scope of use of the copyright as specified in this manual safe, as it can be used without permission according to understand all the features and functions. Thank you should be aware that ...
...effect on the recorded image. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Please take care, as items for purchasing the PENTAX Optio SV Digital Camera. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you for display. Some functions are not available on taking pictures...radiation or magnetic fields. • The liquid crystal panel used outside the scope of use of the copyright as specified in this manual safe, as it can be used without permission according to understand all the features and functions. Thank you should be aware that ...
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... 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 Battery 14 Removing the Battery 14 Charging...38 Operation of the SIMPLE Menu 44 Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures 48 Setting the Functions (Program Mode 48 Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode 49 Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode 51 Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode 52 Using Preset ...
... 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 Battery 14 Removing the Battery 14 Charging...38 Operation of the SIMPLE Menu 44 Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures 48 Setting the Functions (Program Mode 48 Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode 49 Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode 51 Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode 52 Using Preset ...
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... LCD monitor and what you need to do in the event of trouble. 8 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates precautions to know. indicates information ...that is useful to be taken when operating the camera. 9 Be sure to read it if 2 you want to start taking pictures straightaway. 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations ...
... LCD monitor and what you need to do in the event of trouble. 8 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates precautions to know. indicates information ...that is useful to be taken when operating the camera. 9 Be sure to read it if 2 you want to start taking pictures straightaway. 3 Common Operations This chapter explains common operations ...
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio SV Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW23 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB17 (∗) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charging stand D-BC23 (∗) AC plug cord D-CO2 (∗) 32 MB SD Memory Card 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.161). 10
Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio SV Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW23 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB17 (∗) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charging stand D-BC23 (∗) AC plug cord D-CO2 (∗) 32 MB SD Memory Card 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.161). 10
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... power outlet 1 2 1 AC plug cord 4 symbol AC adapter 3 Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you are taking pictures. • Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter. • Be sure to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. •...; Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the...
... power outlet 1 2 1 AC plug cord 4 symbol AC adapter 3 Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you are taking pictures. • Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter. • Be sure to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. •...; Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the...
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... Changes the focus mode as follows Macro mode (1p.85) Infinity-Landscape mode (1p.85) Focusing Area mode (1p.87) Super Macro mode (1p.85) Manual Focus mode (1p.86) 34 Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 10 Capture Mode 1 b button Changes the flash mode. (1p.84) 2 Q Playback button Switches to...
... Changes the focus mode as follows Macro mode (1p.85) Infinity-Landscape mode (1p.85) Focusing Area mode (1p.87) Super Macro mode (1p.85) Manual Focus mode (1p.86) 34 Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 10 Capture Mode 1 b button Changes the flash mode. (1p.84) 2 Q Playback button Switches to...
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p.99 3D Mode For taking digital zoom pictures On p.68 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time 1 sec. p.104 b ...changing the area of the autofocus [ ] (Multiple) p.94 AE Metering For setting the metering method to register for the Manual Exposure mode M p.49 USER For setting the functions registered in specified interval of time - p.76 Focus Limiter For switching ...-lapse Movie For setting the frame rate when recording movies Off p.79 Digital Zoom For taking 3D pictures e (Parallel mode) p.60 Memory For saving the shooting function settings when the...
p.99 3D Mode For taking digital zoom pictures On p.68 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time 1 sec. p.104 b ...changing the area of the autofocus [ ] (Multiple) p.94 AE Metering For setting the metering method to register for the Manual Exposure mode M p.49 USER For setting the functions registered in specified interval of time - p.76 Focus Limiter For switching ...-lapse Movie For setting the frame rate when recording movies Off p.79 Digital Zoom For taking 3D pictures e (Parallel mode) p.60 Memory For saving the shooting function settings when the...
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... Four-way controller OK button MENU button Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually. If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is ready to take pictures in the Manual Exposure mode. 5 Use the four-way controller to b.....2 3:00 PM Aperture Shutter speed If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed. The camera is between -0.3 EV (Lit) and -2.0 EV, n will light, and if between +0.3 EV and +2.0 EV m will light, and the value will...
... Four-way controller OK button MENU button Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually. If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is ready to take pictures in the Manual Exposure mode. 5 Use the four-way controller to b.....2 3:00 PM Aperture Shutter speed If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed. The camera is between -0.3 EV (Lit) and -2.0 EV, n will light, and if between +0.3 EV and +2.0 EV m will light, and the value will...
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... p.29 • The shutter speed and aperture value will be taken at the set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust...shutter speed or aperture value. The picture will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Manual Exposure mode by setting the mode dial to E or b. • EV compensation is not available ...in this mode. • [AUTO] cannot be selected for the sensitivity or flash mode when in the Manual Exposure mode. 4 • When the focus mode is turned off. • If the [USER] or b in...
... p.29 • The shutter speed and aperture value will be taken at the set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust...shutter speed or aperture value. The picture will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Manual Exposure mode by setting the mode dial to E or b. • EV compensation is not available ...in this mode. • [AUTO] cannot be selected for the sensitivity or flash mode when in the Manual Exposure mode. 4 • When the focus mode is turned off. • If the [USER] or b in...
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...focus mode is turned off. • If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value. 4 1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press the four-way controller ...the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode) In this mode the shutter speed is set to [b], the camera will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Shutter-Priority mode. 5 Use the ...13 F8 7/ 7/2004 3:00 PM The picture will be saved when the camera is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to b.
...focus mode is turned off. • If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value. 4 1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press the four-way controller ...the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode) In this mode the shutter speed is set to [b], the camera will be ready to make settings or take pictures in the Shutter-Priority mode. 5 Use the ...13 F8 7/ 7/2004 3:00 PM The picture will be saved when the camera is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to b.
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... button. Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.29 • The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off. • If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set manually and the camera 4 automatically sets the shutter speed. 1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press ...the four-way controller (5). 2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select Av. 3 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. 4 Set the mode dial to [c], the camera will be ...
... button. Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.29 • The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off. • If the [USER] or b in the [ARec.Mode] menu has been set manually and the camera 4 automatically sets the shutter speed. 1 Select b on the [A Rec.Mode] menu and press ...the four-way controller (5). 2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select Av. 3 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. 4 Set the mode dial to [c], the camera will be ...
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Taking Pictures • When the focus mode is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust the aperture value or the focus. (The function of the four-way controller changes each time you press the OK button.) • [AUTO] cannot be selected for the sensitivity when in the Manual Exposure mode. 4 53
Taking Pictures • When the focus mode is set to the Manual Focus or Focusing Area mode, press the OK button to use the four-way controller to adjust the aperture value or the focus. (The function of the four-way controller changes each time you press the OK button.) • [AUTO] cannot be selected for the sensitivity when in the Manual Exposure mode. 4 53
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... The Capture mode is for playing back or deleting images. Night-Scene mode Lets you use the camera as night views. E USER mode Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value b Manual Exposure mode manually. p.48 Lets you activate the preset function settings. p.55 d Picture mode Lets you take dark scenes such...
... The Capture mode is for playing back or deleting images. Night-Scene mode Lets you use the camera as night views. E USER mode Lets you set the shutter speed and aperture value b Manual Exposure mode manually. p.48 Lets you activate the preset function settings. p.55 d Picture mode Lets you take dark scenes such...
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...mode when the distance to take pictures in the selected the focus mode. 85 The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is ready to... the subject is used for taking distant objects. The camera is pressed halfway. The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is r Super ... controller OK button Selecting the Focus Mode Focus modes (No icon) Autofocus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area 4 when the shutter release button is approx. 12 ...
...mode when the distance to take pictures in the selected the focus mode. 85 The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is ready to... the subject is used for taking distant objects. The camera is pressed halfway. The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is r Super ... controller OK button Selecting the Focus Mode Focus modes (No icon) Autofocus mode The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area 4 when the shutter release button is approx. 12 ...
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...Macro or Super Macro, the range of the display. The screen returns to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor. 4 Manual Focus When the mode is set to focus quickly. 86 Use the four-way controller (23) to the normal display about two seconds later. Landscape... when the focus mode is set to full screen and display the indicator. When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to the z (Manual Focus) mode, a frame appears in the center of the resulting picture will not discharge in the viewfinder. Taking Pictures • The default setting is ...
...Macro or Super Macro, the range of the display. The screen returns to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor. 4 Manual Focus When the mode is set to focus quickly. 86 Use the four-way controller (23) to the normal display about two seconds later. Landscape... when the focus mode is set to full screen and display the indicator. When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to the z (Manual Focus) mode, a frame appears in the center of the resulting picture will not discharge in the viewfinder. Taking Pictures • The default setting is ...
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...2560 AWB AUTO MENU Exit SIMPLE MENU button Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance manually. 1 Press the MENU button in the shade. White Balance The White Balance screen appears. MENU Cancel OK OK 92 White Balance Modes F... G H I J K Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 ...
...2560 AWB AUTO MENU Exit SIMPLE MENU button Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance manually. 1 Press the MENU button in the shade. White Balance The White Balance screen appears. MENU Cancel OK OK 92 White Balance Modes F... G H I J K Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Tungsten Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 ...
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... a blank sheet of white paper ready. 1 Select K (manual) on the LCD monitor when adjusting is ready to match the flash, regardless of the screen. 3 Press the Fn button. The camera is complete and the display returns to take pictures. 5 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. The white... [Adjusting] appears on the LCD SHUTTER Adjust MENU Cancel OK OK monitor while adjusting. [Complete] appears on the White Balance screen. 2 Point the camera at the blank White Balance 4 sheet of paper so that it fills the AWB frame in the center of the white balance setting, when the...
... a blank sheet of white paper ready. 1 Select K (manual) on the LCD monitor when adjusting is ready to match the flash, regardless of the screen. 3 Press the Fn button. The camera is complete and the display returns to take pictures. 5 Press the OK button and then the MENU button. The white... [Adjusting] appears on the LCD SHUTTER Adjust MENU Cancel OK OK monitor while adjusting. [Complete] appears on the White Balance screen. 2 Point the camera at the blank White Balance 4 sheet of paper so that it fills the AWB frame in the center of the white balance setting, when the...
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... ready to reduce camera shake, but the image may be selected in the Capture mode. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance...press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 4 Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. 50 • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The 100 shutter speed will ...200 conditions to take pictures. [AUTO] cannot be affected by 400 noise. 1 Press the MENU button in the Manual Exposure mode. Saving the Sensitivity 1p.104 96
... ready to reduce camera shake, but the image may be selected in the Capture mode. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance...press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to suit the brightness of the surroundings. 4 Sensitivity Auto The camera sets the sensitivity automatically. 50 • The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The 100 shutter speed will ...200 conditions to take pictures. [AUTO] cannot be affected by 400 noise. 1 Press the MENU button in the Manual Exposure mode. Saving the Sensitivity 1p.104 96
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Taking Pictures MENU Four-way controller Rec. Priority, and Aperture-Priority modes. 1 Press MENU button in the Night-Scene, Manual Exposure, Shutter- Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 2560 AWB AUTO MENU Exit SIMPLE ...(23) Rec. USER P Noise Reduction Sharpness MENU Exit SIMPLE • The Noise Reduction setting is valid when the shutter speed is below 1/4 seconds in the Manual Exposure, Shutter-Priority, and Aperture-Priority modes. • When Noise Reduction is set to select O (On)/P (Off). This 4 function is set to O...
Taking Pictures MENU Four-way controller Rec. Priority, and Aperture-Priority modes. 1 Press MENU button in the Night-Scene, Manual Exposure, Shutter- Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity 2560 AWB AUTO MENU Exit SIMPLE ...(23) Rec. USER P Noise Reduction Sharpness MENU Exit SIMPLE • The Noise Reduction setting is valid when the shutter speed is below 1/4 seconds in the Manual Exposure, Shutter-Priority, and Aperture-Priority modes. • When Noise Reduction is set to select O (On)/P (Off). This 4 function is set to O...