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Pentax Optio Optio Z10 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Regarding Product Registration In order to serve you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    • If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 4 Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical...
  • Page 5 AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
  • Page 7 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...4 Contents ...6 Composition of the Operating Manual ...11 Camera Features...12 Checking the Contents of the Package ...15 Names of Parts...16 Names of Operating Parts ...17 Monitor Indications ...18 Getting Started Attaching the Strap...21 Powering the Camera ...22...
  • Page 9 Calling Up a Specific Menu ...57 Setting the Playback Mode...60 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ...62 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ...62 Setting The Functions (Program Mode) ...63 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ...64 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode)...66 Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) ...67 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/Portrait) ...68...
  • Page 10 Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies ...114 Setting the Optical Zoom ...115 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...116 Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...116 Playing Back Still Pictures ...116 Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display ...117 Zoom Playback...119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ...120 Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR...121...
  • Page 11 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ...158 Playing Back Sound ...160 Adding a Voice Memo to Images...161 Recording a Voice Memo ...161 Playing Back a Voice Memo...162 Settings Camera Settings...163 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ...163 Changing the Date and Time...164 Changing the Sound Settings...166 Setting the Alarm ...168...
  • Page 12 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation.

  • Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, see the supplied “PC Connection Manual”. For details on editing and printing images on a PC, see the Help section in the ACDSee for PENTAX software.

  • Page 14: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio Z10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio Z10 has an anti-shake function to prevent camera shake...
  • Page 15 Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio Z10 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.116, p.135) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions.
  • Page 16 Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You! Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The Optio Z10 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies.

  • Page 17: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio Z10 O-ST20 (*) S-SW70 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) battery D-LI72(*) Battery charger AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual D-BC72 (*) Operating Manual Quick Guide (this manual) Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Self timer lamp (red) Speaker Microphone Lens Flash Lens cover/power switch LCD monitor Power indicator Tripod socket DC input terminal PC/AV terminal Terminal cover Terminal cover Card cover Battery cover...

  • Page 19: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.43 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button. Lens cover/power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button...

  • Page 20: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1 Shooting mode (p.53) 2 Flash mode (p.87) 3 Drive mode (p.74, p.75) 4 Focus mode (p.85) 5 Camera shake warning (p.83) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.76) Intelligent zoom icon (p.76) 7 Memory status (p.32)
  • Page 21 Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.3 F3.3 F3.3 1 Bright portion (blinks red) 2 Dark portion (blinks yellow) 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture 5 Recorded pixels (p.89) About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning.
  • Page 22 A1 Playback mode (p.60) w : Still Picture Playback Mode (p.59) P : Digital SR (p.121) A2 Folder number (p.173) A3 File number A4 Protect icon (p.133) A5 Voice memo icon (p.162) A6 Battery indicator (p.24) A7 Volume icon (p.162) A8 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card)

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight.

  • Page 24: Powering The Camera

    Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC72. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing down. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished.

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery

    Open the battery cover. When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open. Insert the side of the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the back of the camera. Close the battery cover.

  • Page 26: Battery Level Indicator

    • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. •...

  • Page 27: Using The Ac Adapter

    DC terminal Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover.

  • Page 28: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32) •...
  • Page 29 Open the card cover. When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the back of the camera (the side with the LCD monitor). Push the card in all the way.
  • Page 30 • The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

  • Page 31: Recorded Pixels And Quality Level Of Still Pictures

    Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card).

  • Page 32: Recorded Pixels, Quality Level And Frame Rate Of Movies

    Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.91 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) Built-in Memory E3264×2448 13 pictures 62 pictures 26 pictures 121 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures...
  • Page 33 2 min. 31 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used. • Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD memory card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card).

  • Page 34: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Open the lens cover. The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Press and hold the playback button for two seconds. The LCD monitor turns on and the camera starts in Playback mode. To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, open the lens cover.

  • Page 36: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. The Language/ first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) to set the current date and time.
  • Page 37 Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36). Go to Step 3 in “Setting Hometown and DST”...

  • Page 38: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
  • Page 39 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date].
  • Page 40 When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds.

  • Page 41: Quick Start

    Taking Still Pictures The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Open the lens cover. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture mode.
  • Page 42 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Playing Back Images Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.

  • Page 44: Rotating The Displayed Image

    Rotating the Displayed Image Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (234 5) to select s (Image Rotation) and press the 4 button.

  • Page 45: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Lens cover/power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.32)

  • Page 46: Shutter Release Button

    Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture mode. (Except in 3, s and \ modes) (p.39) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.39) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode. (p.107) Starts and stops sound file recording in O mode.

  • Page 47: Q Mode

    Q Mode Lens cover/power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.32) Shutter release button Switches to A mode. (p.116)
  • Page 48 Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed. (p.117) Enlarges the image when y is pressed during single-image display. Returns to the previous display when f is pressed. (p.119) Press f during nine-image display to change to folder or calendar display.
  • Page 49 Green/i button Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.127) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.129) Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. (p.118) Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen. (p.118) 3 button Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display.

  • Page 50: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
  • Page 51 A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].
  • Page 52 To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken. To Save the Setting and Begin Playback of Images Press the Q button.

  • Page 53: Menu List

    Menu List This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix “Default Settings” (p.184) 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 reset.

  • Page 54: W Setting] Menu

    • Use the Green Mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. (p.64) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Fn settings menu of the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.57) [W Setting] Menu Item Format...

  • Page 55: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio Z10 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies and sound in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

  • Page 56: O Voice Recording

    There are 16 available shooting modes. 5 Auto Picture Use this mode to select the best shooting mode automatically. R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.63) A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views.

  • Page 57: Z Natural Skin Tone

    z Natural Skin Tone Adjusts the color and brightness to reproduce skin tone more beautifully than Portrait mode. e Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. i Surf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.

  • Page 58: Y Frame Composite

    E Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet’s coat. (p.72) D Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish.

  • Page 59: Calling Up A Specific Menu

    Calling Up a Specific Menu If you set the Green Mode in the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode when you press the Green button. If you set Fn Setting in the Green button, the menu assigned to the four-way controller is displayed when you press the Green button.
  • Page 60 Registering Fn Setting in the Green Button Select [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Fn Setting]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the four-way controller key to set.
  • Page 61 Using the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode. The function assigned to [Green Button] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu is called up. When [Fn Setting] is called up, the functions assigned to the four-way controller (2345) are displayed. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the function you want to change.

  • Page 62: Setting The Playback Mode

    Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button.

  • Page 63: Playback Mode Palette

    Playback Mode Palette Item Digital SR Slideshow Resize Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still image Divide Movies Stitch Movies Frame Composite For adding a decorative frame to a still picture Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Image Recovery Start-up Screen...

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In 5 (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four shooting modes: - (Standard mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landscape mode) and e (Portrait mode).

  • Page 65: Setting The Functions (Program Mode)

    Setting The Functions (Program Mode) In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 66: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Press the Green button in A mode. The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected.
  • Page 67 • In Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4/W button. • You cannot use the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette in Green Mode. If you try to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu or Capture Mode Palette, - (key lock icon) appears.

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital Sr (Blur Reduction) Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. Use this mode to take pictures indoors or in low light conditions. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

  • Page 69: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite)

    Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite).

  • Page 70: Taking Pictures Of People (Natural Skin Tone/Portrait)

    Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/ Portrait) In z or e mode, Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE are activated. Simply point the camera toward your subject’s face and the camera automatically recognizes the location of the subject’s face, adjusts the focus (using Face Recognition AF) and the exposure (using Face Recognition AE) and allows you to take a picture.
  • Page 71 • If the camera cannot recognize the location of the subject’s face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • Continuous Shooting and HS Cont. Shooting cannot be used in z or e mode. • Face Recognition AF and Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera.

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) C(Kids mode) is ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look. “Face Recognition AF” and. “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at your subject’s face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure.
  • Page 73 • Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting cannot be used in C mode. • Face Recognition AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or has part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera.

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) Use this mode to keep your moving pet in focus while you take the picture and capture the color of your pet’s coat. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between). Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 75 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. In E mode, AE metering is set to multi-segment metering.

  • Page 76: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

  • Page 77: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode)

    Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory Continuous before the next image is taken.

  • Page 78: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. Zoom button (w) : Diminishes the subject Zoom button (x) : enlarges the subject. When you press and hold the button, the camera automatically switches from optical zoom to intelligent zoom.
  • Page 79 Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio Recorded pixels Not Available (7× optical zoom available) 1024 Approx. 35.7× (Same as 35.7× Digital • You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate. •...
  • Page 80 Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].

  • Page 81: Using The Digital Wide Function

    Using the Digital Wide Function Capturing a Wide Image Using the Digital Wide Function Digital wide can stitch two pictures taken into a 35 mm film conversion (equivalent to approx. 28 mm). Press the w side of the Zoom/w/ x button when in A mode. Press and hold the w side of the Zoom/ w/x button to set the zoom to the widest position, release the button, and then press...
  • Page 82 Press the shutter release button. The first captured image is saved, and the shooting screen for the second image is displayed. Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose your picture. If you want to stop capturing images in the digital wide mode, go to step 6.
  • Page 83 Press the 3 button, 4 button, or Zoom/ w/x button. Press the four-way controller (2). Press the 4 button. The Digital Wide mode stops. Setting the Digital Wide Function The Digital Wide function is set to O (On) in the default settings. Use the A mode to set whether the camera enters the Digital Wide mode when the w side of the Zoom/w/x button is pressed.

  • Page 84: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation].

  • Page 85: Displaying Shooting Information In Capture Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). •...
  • Page 86 Using the Histogram A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before and after shooting tells you whether the brightness and contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to use EV...

  • Page 87: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard Macro Pan Focus Infinity Manual Focus Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23).

  • Page 88: Manual Focus

    • In 9 mode, you can only select =, 3 and q. • If you select something other than,3 or s for the focus mode when shooting with C the sound of the camera focusing may be audible in the recorded sound, depending on the shooting environment. •...

  • Page 89: Selecting The Flash Mode

    Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash • The flash will not discharge (a Flash Off) in C mode, or when the drive mode is set to 1 or c, or the focus mode is set to s. •...
  • Page 90 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode.

  • Page 91: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.
  • Page 92 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. •...

  • Page 93: Selecting The Quality Level

    Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (p.89). Quality Level Best Better...

  • Page 94: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluores. Light Manual Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with white balance set to AWB (Auto).
  • Page 95 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to “Manual Setting” below for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. If you use the [White Balance] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the { Setting of Green button.

  • Page 96: Setting The Ae Metering

    Setting the AE Metering You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure. AE metering Multi-segment metering Center- weighted metering Spot AE metering Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].
  • Page 97 • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. • When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use spot AE metering, aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 98: Setting The Iso Sensitivity

    Setting the ISO Sensitivity You can select the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. ISO Sensitivity The sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range set in the procedures AUTO described in “Setting Automatic Sensitivity” (p.97). • The lower the ISO sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
  • Page 99 Setting Automatic Sensitivity You can choose an automatically adjusted range of ISO sensitivity from among six ranges: 64 to 100, 64 to 200, 64 to 400, 64 to 800, 64 to 1600 and 64 to 3200. The initial setting for the AUTO range is ISO 64 to 800. Press the 3 button in A mode.

  • Page 100: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. Setting the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple Spot Automatic Tracking AF Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting].
  • Page 101 Press the 4 button. The AF Setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • In Y mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot). •...

  • Page 102: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time (the length of time the image is displayed immediately after capture) from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 5sec and Off (no display). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 103: Setting The Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

    Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) You can give the image sharp or soft outlines. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the sharpness level. The following setting is saved.

  • Page 104: Setting The Color Saturation (Saturation)

    Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) You can set the color saturation. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the saturation level. The following setting is saved.

  • Page 105: Setting The Image Contrast (Contrast)

    Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) You can set the image contrast level. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the contrast level. The following setting is saved.

  • Page 106: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    Setting the Date Imprint Function For choosing whether to imprint the date when taking still pictures. Press the MENU button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Imprint]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 107: Saving The Settings (Memory)

    Saving the Settings (Memory) The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others you can choose on or off (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 108 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Memory screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

  • Page 109: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 110 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD memory card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. • The flash will not discharge in C mode. • The focus mode can be changed before recording starts. •...

  • Page 111: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: m and The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. The file size also varies depending on the quality level and frame rate settings.

  • Page 112: Selecting The Quality Level Of Movies

    Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can set the quality level of movies. The higher the quality level, the clearer the details and the bigger the file size. Quality level of movies C Best Better Good Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 113: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose from two frame rates (number of frames per second) for movies: 30fps (frames per second) and 15fps. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger.

  • Page 114: Recording Movies In Black And White Or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)

    Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode) You can set the color mode to black and white or sepia, as well as full color, when recording a movie. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].

  • Page 115: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Anti-Shake) Function

    Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function In C mode, you can compensate for camera shake while you are recording movies with the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) function. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie].

  • Page 116: Selecting The Focusing Method For Recording Movies

    Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies You can set the focusing method used when recording movies. Select either to always continue to focus on the subject while shooting, or to lock the focus in the position selected by pressing the shutter release button halfway with the subject in focus before shooting.

  • Page 117: Setting The Optical Zoom

    Setting the Optical Zoom You can set whether or not to use the optical zoom during movie recording. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Movie screen appears.

  • Page 118: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as [A mode]. The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the LCD monitor, is referred to as [Q mode].

  • Page 119: Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images change nine at a time page by page.

  • Page 120: Calendar Display

    Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display.

  • Page 121: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to eight times. A guide showing the center of the magnified portion of the image appears on the LCD monitor during zoom playback. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify.

  • Page 122: Displaying Shooting Information In Playback Mode

    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.19 for details of each display mode. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.83 Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...

  • Page 123: Correcting Camera Shake With Digital Sr

    Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR For correcting the camera shake in recorded images. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to correct camera shake for. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (Digital SR).
  • Page 124 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. If the image is protected, you can only select [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The corrected image is saved to the built-in memory or SD Memory Card. • If you overwrite the image, the shake information is lost, and you cannot perform shake correction again.

  • Page 125: Slideshow

    Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u (Slideshow).
  • Page 126 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval and press the 4 button. You can choose from 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, and 30sec.

  • Page 127: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back.

  • Page 128: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment PC/AV terminal Terminal cover By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV. Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 129: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. When images or sounds are inadvertently deleted Deleted images and sounds can be recovered with the Optio Z10. (p.132) Deleted images and sounds can be recovered even if the camera has been turned off after deletion as long as the SD memory card has not been removed.
  • Page 130 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.161), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 131: Deleting Selected Images And Sound Files (From Nine-Image Display)

    Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Nine thumbnail images appear.
  • Page 132 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Delete all selected Delete all selected Delete all selected images/sounds images/sounds images/sounds Select &...

  • Page 133: Deleting All Images And Sound Files

    Deleting All Images and Sound Files You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.133) Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears.

  • Page 134: Recovering Deleted Images

    Recovering Deleted Images You can recover images or sound files that were taken with this camera and then deleted. After deleting an image, once operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, or cropping images have been performed, or the SD memory has been removed, the message “No image to be processed”...

  • Page 135: Protecting Images And Sound Files From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button.
  • Page 136 Protecting All Images and Sound Files Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Protect). Press the 4 button. The screen for selecting [Single image/ sound] or [All Images/Sounds] appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].

  • Page 137: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize) By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.
  • Page 138 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. [Save as] is the only available option for protected images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Press the 4 button. The resized image is saved. Overwrite Overwrite Overwrite...

  • Page 139: Cropping Images

    Cropping Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped image as a separate image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to trim. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 140: Copying Images And Sound Files

    Copying Images and Sound Files You can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 141 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 142: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. Digital Filters Processes the image using the selected filter. You can choose from B&W/sepia filter two filters: B&W and sepia. Processes the image using the selected color filter.
  • Page 143 To Select a B&W/sepia filter or the Soft Filter Use the four-way controller ( filter. You can preview the results of the filter effect. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. Use the four-way controller ( to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
  • Page 144 To Select the Fisheye Filter or the Brightness Filter Use the four-way controller (23) to select the digital filter you want to use. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the effect. The fisheye filter effect increases each time you press the four-way controller (5) and decreases each time you press the four-way controller (4).

  • Page 145: Red-Eye Compensation

    Red-eye Compensation You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to correct. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 146: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. Press the four-way controller (3).
  • Page 147 Press the 4 button. The frame position and size adjustment screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to adjust the position of the image, and use the Zoom/f/y button to make the image larger or smaller. Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

  • Page 148: Editing Movies

    How to display the Movie Edit menu Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or stitch two movies together. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to edit.
  • Page 149 Movie Edit Movie Edit Movie Edit Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Select [Save as Still image] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture.

  • Page 150: Dividing A Movie

    How to display the Movie Edit menu Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The screen for choosing the dividing position appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to determine the dividing position. 2 : Plays or pauses the movie 3 : Stops the movie and returns to the first frame 4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame...
  • Page 151 Movie Edit Movie Edit Movie Edit Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Stitching Movies Select [Stitch Movies] on the movie edit selection screen. Press the 4 button. The movie selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the second movie (latter half).

  • Page 152: Setting The Printing Service (Dpof)

    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
  • Page 153 Press the 4 button. The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

  • Page 154: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.150. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 155: Printing Using Pictbridge

    Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) provided, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Connect the camera to the printer and select the images you want to print and the number of copies on the camera. •...

  • Page 156: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.
  • Page 157 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size. You can only choose a size that is supported by your printer. Press the 4 button. The Paper Size setting is saved, and the screen returns to the print settings screen. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Paper Type] and press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 158: Printing All Images

    Printing All Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Choose the number of copies and whether to insert the date or not. The number of copies and date setting that you choose apply to all the images.

  • Page 159: Printing Using The Dpof Settings

    Printing Using the DPOF Settings In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT]. Press the 4 button. The DPOF settings you have made appear. Use the four-way controller (45) to check the number of copies for each picture, whether to insert the date or not, and the total number of copies.

  • Page 160: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 161 Press the 4 button. The remaining recordable time and the recording time of the current file appear on the LCD monitor. 1 Recording time 2 Remaining recordable time Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. The self-timer lamp blinks during recording.

  • Page 162: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound You can play back the sound files you made in O mode. Press the Q button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose a sound file to play back. Press the four-way controller (2). The sound file is played back. 1 Total file recording time 2 Playback time The following operations can be...

  • Page 163: Adding A Voice Memo To Images

    Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Recording a Voice Memo Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo.

  • Page 164: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter Q mode and use the four- way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. Press the four-way controller (2).

  • Page 165: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card. All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 166: Changing The Date And Time

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Changing the Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [W Setting] menu.
  • Page 167 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to one of the following items depending on the date style set in Step 4.

  • Page 168: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears.
  • Page 169 Changing the Sound Type Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER] and press the 4 button. The selected sound type is saved.

  • Page 170: Setting The Alarm

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time. You can choose whether the alarm will ring at the same time every day or only once at the set time. Setting the Alarm Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu...
  • Page 171 Press the 4 button twice. The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On). Press the 4 button. [Alarm is set] appears and the camera turns off. Checking the Alarm Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm] on the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 172: Setting The World Time

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.36) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.164) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. By using the world time function, you can display the time in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination).
  • Page 173 Press the 4 button. The World Time setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Select W (Hometown) in Step 3 of p.170 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city. Displaying the Time of the Destination on the LCD Monitor (Select Time) Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World Time]...

  • Page 174: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. The camera supports the following 17 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Thai and Japanese.

  • Page 175: Changing The Image Folder Name

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name to Standard or Date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pictures are saved in separate folders by the date they were taken.

  • Page 176: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Changing the USB Connection Mode Choose the appropriate USB connection mode depending on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridge- compatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 177: Changing The Video Output Format

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out] on the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 178: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level] on the [W Setting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 179: Using The Power Saving Function

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the LCD monitor returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.

  • Page 180: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off] on the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 181: Setting The Guide Display

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting the Guide Display You can choose whether or not to display a guide for the mode you choose in the Capture Mode Palette (p.53) and Playback Mode Palette (p.60).

  • Page 182: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    How to display the [W Setting] menu Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.184) for the reset settings. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu.

  • Page 183: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to display the Playback Mode Palette Q button Four-way controller 4 button Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. Press the four-way controller (3).

  • Page 184: Displaying The Clock Mode

    Displaying the Clock Mode You can use the camera as a clock. With the camera turned off, press and hold down the 4 button to display the clock on the LCD monitor. Press and hold down the 4 button. The camera turns on and the clock appears on the screen.

  • Page 185: Appendix

    Appendix List of World Time Cities The column “City” indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.34) or the World Time (p.170). The column “Video Output Format” indicates the video output format of the city set as the Initial Setting.

  • Page 186: Default Settings

    Default Settings The table below lists the factory default settings. The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is explained below. Last Memory Setting Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
  • Page 187 Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position White Balance Memory Sensitivity EV Compensation AE Metering Digital Zoom DISPLAY File No. Green Button Green Mode Green Button Fn Setting (Setting) Sharpness Saturation Contrast Date Imprint Last Memory Default Setting Setting O (On)

  • Page 188: Playback Mode Palette Items

    [W Setting] Menu Items Item Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time Alarm Alarm Time World time Destination (City) World Time Destination (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name...

  • Page 189: Key Operation

    Item Cropping Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Save as Still image Divide Movies Movie Edit Stitch Movies Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Single image/ sound Protect All Images/Sounds Single image DPOF All Images Image Recovery Start-up Screen Key Operation Item Function Q button...

  • Page 190: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode Yes: Can be set and function is available. No : Cannot be set. : Can be set but function is not available. , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) Yes b (Soft) 9 (Single-frame shooting) Yes...
  • Page 191 Note: Menu settings cannot be changed when in Digital wide mode. Fixed at h (2048×1536) Fixed at D *10 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not available *11 Fixed to J (Multiple) *12 Fixed at AUTO (64 - 3200) *13 Fixed at F (Auto White Balance) *14 Stitched photos are fixed f (however, the first photo uses h) *15 Stitched photos are fixed at E (however, only the first photo requires the menu setting) *16 Fixed to W (Automatic Tracking AF)

  • Page 192: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72 (*) Battery charger kit K-BC72 (*) (Battery charger D-BC72, AC plug cord) AC adapter kit K-AC63 (AC adapter D-AC63, AC plug cord) The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set.

  • Page 193: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Message The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery using the Battery depleted battery charger. (p.22) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved.
  • Page 194 Data being recorded Data being processed Built-in memory full No image to be processed This image/sound cannot be processed No card in the camera built-in memory is not enough to copy images/sounds Cannot process correctly Display image/sound from built-in memory Green mode must be canceled to use this function.
  • Page 195 Print Canceled No image to be processed Wrong DPOF setting Displayed when printing is canceled. Displayed when there are no images to print. Displayed when DPOF printing cannot be performed.

  • Page 196: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem The battery is not installed The camera will The battery is installed not turn on incorrectly The battery power is The camera is connected to a PC The camera is connected to a TV No image appears The LCD monitor is set on LCD monitor to OFF The image is displayed...
  • Page 197 Problem The subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus The subject is not The subject is not in in focus the focusing area The subject is too close The focus mode is set to q The flash mode is set to a (flash off) The drive mode is set The flash does not...

  • Page 198: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 8.0 megapixels Sensor 8.29 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Still Picture E (3264×2448 pixels), f (2592×1944 pixels) Recorded Pixels Movie ISO Sensitivity...
  • Page 199 Movie/Sound Built-in Memory 49 min. 1 min. 640×480 6 sec. 1 min. 41 sec. 1 min. 19 sec. 1 min. 320×240 47 sec. 2 min. 31 sec. The recording time is for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject.
  • Page 200 Playback Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×, scrollable), folder display, calendar display, Image Rotation, sound playback, Functions slideshow, movie playback and editing (saving as still image, dividing, stitching), histogram display, bright/dark portion display, image/sound copying, digital filter, cropping, resizing, frame composite, red-eye compensation, image recovery, Protect, DPOF, Start-up Image Setting, Voice Memo, Deleting Selected images Focus Modes...
  • Page 201 Time Function World Time Clock Mode Alarm Power Supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72, AC adapter kit (optional) Battery Life Number of Recordable Images approx. 180 pictures Playback Time approx. 150 min. Movie Recording Time approx. 65 min. Sound Recording Time approx.

  • Page 202: Warranty Policy

    Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country.
  • Page 203 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
  • Page 204 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 205: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Located at: 600 12 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
  • Page 206 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products.

  • Page 207: Index

    Index Symbols [A Rec.Mode] menu ... 51 A mode ... 10 Q button ... 44, 46 Q mode ... 10 [W Setting] menu ... 52 9 Green Mode ... 64 X Green Button ... 44, 47 i Delete ... 42, 127 x Tele ...
  • Page 208 Contrast ... 103 Copy ... 138 Cropping ... 137 Dark portions ... 19 Date and time ... 36, 164 Daylight G ... 92 Daylight saving time ... 36 Default setting ... 34, 184 Delete i ... 42, 127 Deleting sounds ... 128 Digital Filter ...
  • Page 209 PAL ... 175 Pan Focus 3 ... 85 Photo processing lab ... 150 PictBridge ... 153 Playback ... 41, 116, 125, 160, Playback Mode ... 33 Playback Mode Palette ... 60 Playing back movies ... 125 Playing back sounds ... 160 Power Saving ...
  • Page 210 Memo...
  • Page 211 Memo...
  • Page 212 PENTAX (Schweiz) AG PENTAX Italia S.r.l. PENTAX Scandinavia AB PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. PENTAX Canada Inc. • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57932 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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