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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 better service you, 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 reverse side) for more information.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    • 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: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    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 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 The camera’s waterproof function may be compromised by loose packing, or cracks or dents in the packing or packing contact surface. If there is any such damage, contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. • To maintain the waterproof performance of the camera, you are recommended to change the waterproof packing once a year.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...3 Contents ...6 Composition of the Operating Manual ... 11 Camera Features... 12 Checking the Contents of the Package ... 16 Names of Parts... 17 Names of Operating Parts ... 18 Monitor Indications ...
  • Page 9 Setting the Camera Functions ... 48 Setting with the Menus ... 48 Menu List ... 51 Setting the Shooting Mode ... 53 Changing the Shooting Mode Icons ...57 Calling Up a Specific Menu ... 58 Setting the Playback Mode... 60 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures ...
  • Page 10 Recording Movies ... 99 Recording a Movie...99 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ... 101 Selecting the Frame Rate... 102 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)... 103 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ...104 To Switch Between A Mode and Q Mode ...104 Playing Back Still Pictures ...
  • Page 11 Printing Using PictBridge ...139 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ... 139 Printing Single Images...140 Printing All Images...142 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ... 143 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer... 143 Recording and Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)... 144 Playing Back Sound ...
  • Page 12 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. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files.

  • Page 13: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    6 Editing and Printing Images –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. Refer to the ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide for instructions on how to print or edit images using a computer.

  • Page 14: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the OptioWPi 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.
  • Page 15 Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures! With the OptioWPi, not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture, but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode, the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture.
  • Page 16 Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the OptioWPi enables easy operation with the minimum number of buttons on the camera body. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Capture mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.104, p.122) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions.
  • Page 17 Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The OptioWPi 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. (p.122) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the OptioWPi, you can recover them again.

  • Page 18: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    / D-CO24J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO24U North America, Canada Strap O-ST20 (∗) AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-AVC7 (∗) AC plug cord (∗) ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide Software (CD-ROM) S-SW30 battery D-LI8 (∗) PC Connection Manual Quick Guide...

  • Page 19: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Back Shutter release button Power switch, power indicator (green) Microphone Speaker Self-timer lamp (red) Flash Lens Strap lug LCD monitor Battery/card cover Battery cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery lock lever DC input terminal PC/AV terminal...

  • Page 20: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Refer to Understanding the Button Functions (p.44 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. Power switch Shutter release button Green/i button...
  • Page 21 1 Shooting mode (p.53) 2 Flash mode (p.83) 3 Drive mode (p.72, p.73, p.74) 4 Focus mode (p.81) 5 Camera shake icon (p.79) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.76) 7 Memory status (p.34) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1/250...
  • Page 22 Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.109) A1 Folder number (p.159) A2 File number A3 Protect icon (p.120) A4 Voice memo icon (p.148) A5 Battery indicator (p.24) A6 Volume icon (p.148) A7 Memory status (p.34)

  • 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-BC8. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is finished.

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery

    Battery cover lock lever Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3.

  • Page 26: Battery Level Indicator

    • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. 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: Charging The Battery Abroad

    Recycling Batteries This symbol indicates that the battery is recyclable. Cover the terminals with insulating tape and take the battery to a store displaying this symbol. Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used.
  • Page 28 Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, France, Belarus, Belgium, Rumania, Russia U.K. Spain Switzerland, Poland, Portugal Asia...

  • Page 29: Using The Ac Adapter

    DC terminal Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (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 battery/card cover.

  • Page 30: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card Battery cover lock lever 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.34) •...
  • Page 31 Open the battery/card cover. Press the battery cover lock lever in the direction of 1, slide the battery/card cover in the direction of 2 and flip the cover open in the direction of 3. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor.
  • Page 32 • 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 33: 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 for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be stored in the camera’s built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 34 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity P 2816×2112 f 2560×1920 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 640× 480 • The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc. (Approximate numbers of pictures) C (Best) D (Better)

  • Page 35: Recorded Pixels And Frame Rate Of Movies

    320×240 16 sec. 1 min. 160×120 1 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. (Approximate recording time) 30fps 15fps...

  • Page 36: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power switch. The camera turns on. If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.36 to set the display language and/or current date and time. Press the power switch again.

  • Page 37: Playback Only Mode

    Playback Only Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. Pressing the shutter release button does not change the mode to A mode. Press the power switch while holding down the Q button.

  • Page 38: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. The Initial Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time”...
  • Page 39 Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. Press the 4 button again when [Hometown] and [DST] appear, as in the display screen on the right. Go to “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38). Go to “Setting Hometown and DST” if another screen appears.

  • Page 40: 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 41 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time.

  • Page 42: Quick Start

    The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. Press the power switch. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. This is called Still Picture Capture mode. Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 43 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 44: 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 45: 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 (2345) to select s (Image Rotation). Press the 4 button. The image is rotated 90 degrees clockwise each time the button is pressed.

  • Page 46: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions A mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.34) Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.40) Takes the still picture when pressed down fully. (p.40) Starts and stops movie recording in C mode.
  • Page 47 Q button Switches to the Q mode. (p.104) Four-way controller : Changes the drive mode. (p.72, p.73, p.74) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.53) : Changes the flash mode. (p.83) : Changes the focus mode. (p.81) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.82) 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 48: Shutter Release Button

    Q mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off. (p.34) Shutter release button Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.104) Green/i button Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen. (p.114) Switches from nine-image display to the Select & Delete screen. (p.116) Displays a guide of the function selected on the Playback Mode Palette.
  • Page 49 Four-way controller : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.112, p.146) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.61) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.112, p.146) (45) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file 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 [u Setting] menu. Menus for playing back and editing images and sound files are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Setting with the Menus Pressing the 3 button displays the [A Rec.
  • 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: A Rec. Mode] Menu

    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 (p.169) 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 • 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 Green button enables you to go straight to the menu. (p.58) [u Setting] Menu Item Format...

  • Page 55: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The OptioWPi 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: A Night Scene

    There are 22 available shooting modes. 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. It is best to use a tripod in this mode.

  • Page 57: B Underwater

    I Portrait Use this mode for taking pictures of people. Gives your subject a bright, healthy look. B Underwater Use this mode for taking pictures underwater. Captures the blueness of the sea. (p.70) i Surf & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains.

  • Page 58: Panorama Assist

    x Candlelight Ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere. The number of recorded pixels is set at 1280×960. (p.66) X Soft For taking pictures with soft, blurred outlines. F Panorama Assist For capturing images to make a panoramic image. Use the supplied software to join images easily.

  • Page 59: J Museum

    D Food Use this mode for taking pictures of food. The increased saturation gives pictures a bright, vivid finish. J Museum For taking pictures in museums and art galleries where flash photography is not permitted. Take care to avoid camera shake. R Report For capturing image with fixed 1280×960 pixels for reports.

  • Page 60: Calling Up A Specific Menu

    Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The shooting mode selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the mode icon you want to add and press the 4 button. The selected mode icon is added to the Mode Palette. •...
  • Page 61 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Choose a function and press the 4 button. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to register the necessary functions. Press the shutter release button halfway. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. Using the Green Button Press the Green button in A mode.

  • Page 62: Setting The Playback Mode

    Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback 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 Slideshow Resize Trimming Image/Sound Copy Image Rotation Digital Filter Brightness Filter Save as Still Image Divide Movies For dividing a movie into two Stitch Movies For joining two movies together Frame Composite Red-eye Compensation Voice Memo Z Protect DPOF Image Recovery...
  • Page 64 Viewing a Guide of the Shooting and Playback Modes Selecting a mode on the Capture Mode Palette or Playback Mode Palette and pressing the Green button displays an explanation of the selected item. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (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 power switch.

  • 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 • If any other functions have been assigned to the Green button, the menus appear in sequence each time the button is pressed. (p.59) • In Green mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the 4 button. •...

  • Page 68: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Candlelight/Fireworks Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. Use this mode when taking pictures of night views. This mode is ideal for capturing a candlelit atmosphere. Use this mode to take spectacular pictures of fireworks.

  • Page 69: 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).

  • Page 70: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)

    (Panorama Assist Mode) You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher) on the CD-ROM (S-SW30) supplied with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges of the images so that they are easier to join together later into a panorama picture.
  • Page 71 Steps 5 and 6 to take the third and subsequent images. The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama software supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX, ACD photostitcher). Refer to the ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide for instructions on stitching images. 38 38 38 09/25/2005...

  • Page 72: Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode)

    Taking Underwater Pictures (Underwater Mode) This camera has been proven to comply with JIS Class 8 waterproof performance and can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 30 minutes. In addition, this camera complies with JIS Class 5 dustproof performance (IP58).

  • Page 73: Taking Still Pictures With Sound (Synchro Sound Record)

    Taking Still Pictures with Sound (Synchro Sound Record) A total of 20 seconds, the 10 seconds before and after the shutter release button is pressed fully, of sounds are recorded with the still picture. Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 74: Using The Self-Timer

    A R A C C q < I B i \ Q E x X F y > z D 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.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Framing Your Pictures

    A R A q < I B i \ Q E X y > z D J Framing Your Pictures In this mode you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. There are three frames already stored in the camera. Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.
  • Page 77 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The frame function is not available in C, O, C, x, F or R mode.

  • Page 78: Using The Zoom

    A R A C C q < I B i \ Q E x X F y > z D Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : enlarges the area captured by the camera...
  • Page 79 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 80: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    R A C C q < I B i \ Q E x X F > z D J R 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.

  • Page 81: 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 button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Icons, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to “Monitor Indications” (p.18). •...
  • Page 82 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...

  • Page 83: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions A R A C C q < I B i \ Q E x X F > z D J R Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode Autofocus Macro Infinity Pan Focus Manual Focus Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.
  • Page 84 • In y mode, the focus mode is set to s. • In A mode, you can only select = and q. • In C mode, you can only select s, 3 or \. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.97 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.

  • Page 85: Selecting The Flash Mode

    A R A C q < I B i \ Q E x X F > z D J R Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash •...
  • Page 86 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 is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.

  • Page 87: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    R A C q < I B i \ Q E X F y > z D J 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.
  • Page 88 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 shutter release button halfway. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. •...

  • Page 89: Selecting The Quality Level

    R A C q < I B i \ Q E x X F y > z D J R 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.

  • Page 90: 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 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.
  • Page 91 Press the shutter release button halfway. The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 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 Green button.

  • Page 92: Setting The Autofocus Conditions

    R A C q < I B i x X F > z D J R Setting the Autofocus Conditions You can set various conditions for autofocus. Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Multiple Spot Automatic...
  • Page 93 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Use the four-way controller (4) and then the four-way controller (3) to select [Focus Limiter]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.

  • Page 94: Setting The Sensitivity

    R A C C q < I B i \ Q E x X F > z D J R Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The default setting is Auto. Sensitivity Auto Sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 80 and 320.

  • Page 95: Setting The Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

    R A q < I B i \ Q E x X F y > z D J R 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).

  • Page 96: 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 setting from G [Normal] to H [Hard (+)] or F [Soft (–)].

  • Page 97: 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 setting from G [Normal] to H [High (+)] or F [Low (–)].

  • Page 98: 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 setting from G [Normal] to H [High (+)] or F [Low (–)].

  • Page 99: 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 (whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 100 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 101: 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 102 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash will not discharge in C mode. • The only focus modes that can be used in C mode are 3, s and • You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record, and the digital zoom while recording.

  • Page 103: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: [D (320×240)] and [E (160×120)]. The more pixels there are, the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the frame rate setting. (p.33) Recorded Pixels for Movies Suitable for viewing the movie on a computer.

  • Page 104: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Selecting the Frame Rate You can choose the frame rate (number of frames per second). The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the file size becomes larger. You can choose 30fps (frames per second) or 15fps (frames per second).

  • Page 105: 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 106: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images To Switch 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 107: Nine-Image Display And Folder Display

    Nine-Image Display and Folder 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 108 Folder Display If images and sound files are stored in several folders, follow the procedure below to find the folder that you are looking for. In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to nine-image display. Press f on the Zoom/f/y button.

  • Page 109: 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 110 Setting the Quick Zoom Function When the Quick Zoom function is enabled, you can display an image at maximum magnification (×8) simply by pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button once. Press the 3 button in Q mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Press the four-way controller (5).

  • Page 111: 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 button changes the display mode. Refer to p.20 for details of each display mode. Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 1p.79 Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026...

  • Page 112: 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 113 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 114: 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 115: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment Battery/card cover yellow 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 is turned off before connecting it to the TV. Open the battery/card cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

  • Page 116: 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 OptioWPi. (p.119) However, deleted images and sounds cannot be recovered once the camera has been turned off after deletion, or operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, or trimming images have been performed.
  • Page 117 Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.147), 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 118: 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 119 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 120: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.120) Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete All].

  • Page 121: 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 the camera has been turned off after deletion or operations to write data such as taking pictures, recording movies, protecting images, saving DPOF settings, resizing images, or trimming images have been performed, the message “No image to be processed”...

  • Page 122: 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).
  • Page 123 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 protect screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].

  • Page 124: 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 125 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 126: Trimming Images

    Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed 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 127: 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 128 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 129: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This function lets you edit selected images with digital filters to change the color, etc. You can choose from nine filters: B&W, sepia, red, pink, purple, blue, green, yellow and soft. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.

  • Page 130: Using The Brightness Filter

    Using the Brightness Filter This function lets you adjust the brightness of the selected image. Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit. Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select q (Brightness Filter).

  • Page 131: 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 132: 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.
  • Page 133 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the frame you want to register and press the 4 button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of the frame selected in Step 1. Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/optio_frame.html...

  • Page 134: 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 135: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Picture

    Movie Edit Movie Edit Movie Edit Guide Guide Guide MENU Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as Still Image]. Press the 4 button. The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture.

  • Page 136: Dividing A Movie

    How to display the Movie Edit menu Dividing a Movie Select [Divide Movies] on the Movie Edit menu. 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 4 : Reverses the movie frame by frame...
  • Page 137 Movie Edit Movie Edit Movie Edit Guide Guide Guide MENU Stitching Movies Select [Stitch Movies] on the Movie Edit menu. Press the 4 button. The movie selection screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the second movie (latter half).

  • Page 138: 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 139 Press the 4 button. The screen for setting the DPOF print order data for the selected image appears. If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the previous number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.

  • Page 140: 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 2 to 4 on p.136. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

  • Page 141: 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 142: Printing Single Images

    Printing Single Images In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select 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 143 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. Repeat Steps 8 to 10 to set [Paper Type], [Quality] and [Border Status]. If you select [_ Setting], images are printed according to the settings made on the printer.

  • Page 144: 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 145: 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 setting]. 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 146: 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 top of the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Speaker Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 147 • If you press and hold down the shutter release button in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. This is useful for making short sound recordings, such as for the user sound in the [Sound] menu. •...

  • Page 148: 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 149: 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 150: Playing Back A Voice Memo

    Playing Back a Voice Memo Enter the Playback 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 151: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings How to display the [u 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 has been inserted in the camera.

  • Page 152: Changing The Date And Time

    How to display the [u 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. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. Select [Date Adjust] on the [u Setting] menu.
  • Page 153 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 the month. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner.

  • Page 154: Changing The Sound Settings

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Select [Sound] on the [u Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Sound screen appears. Changing the Operation Volume Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Volume].
  • Page 155 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER] and press the four-way controller (4). Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound]. Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sound. Press the 4 button.

  • Page 156: Setting The Alarm

    How to display the [u 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 Select [Alarm] on the [u Setting] menu.
  • Page 157 Press the 4 button. The screen returns to the [u 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 Select [Alarm] on the [u Setting] menu. Check that [Alarm] is set to O (On).

  • Page 158: Setting The World Time

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.38) 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 159 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time. Press the 4 button twice. The World Time setting is saved. Select W in Step 3 to set the city and DST setting for the Hometown city.

  • Page 160: Changing The Display Language

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese.

  • Page 161: Changing The Image Folder Name

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Changing the Image Folder Name You can change the image folder name from the standard name to the 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 162: Changing The Usb Connection Mode

    How to display the [u 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 163: Changing The Video Output Format

    How to display the [u 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. Select [Video Out] on the [u Setting] menu.

  • Page 164: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Select [Brightness Level] in the [BSetting] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. The monitor gets darker as the bar slider moves to the left (toward [–]) and brighter as it moves to the right (toward [+]).

  • Page 165: Using The Power Saving Function

    How to display the [u 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 turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, you can turn the LCD monitor on again by pressing any of the buttons.

  • Page 166: Setting Auto Power Off

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Select [Auto Power Off] on the [u Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 167: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    How to display the Playback Mode Palette 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). The Playback Mode Palette appears.

  • Page 168: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    How to display the [u Setting] menu Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.169) for the reset settings. Select [Reset] on the [u Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The Reset screen appears.

  • Page 169: 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 170: Appendix

    Appendix List of World Time Cities Refer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time. Region North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Central and Mexico City South America Lima Santiago...

  • Page 171: 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 : 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 172 MF Position White Balance Sensitivity EV Compensation Memory Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Sharpness Saturation Contrast [u Setting] Menu Item Volume Start-up Sound Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound Self-timer Sound Date Style (date) Date Style (time) Date Adjust Date Time Alarm Setting Alarm Time...

  • Page 173: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Quick Zoom Auto Power Off Green Button Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Digital Filter Brightness Filter Start-up Screen Key Operation Item Function Q button Operation Mode Zoom/w/x Zoom Position...

  • Page 174: 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) b (Soft) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec.
  • Page 175 *7 Set at 1260×960 *8 Fixed at s (Infinity) > , (Auto) a (Flash Off) b (Flash On) c (Auto + Red-eye) d (Flash On + Red-eye) b (Soft) g (Self-timer) Z (2 Sec. Self-timer) 1 (Continuous Shooting) c (HS Cont. Shooting) Y (Frame Composite) = (Autofocus) q (Macro)

  • Page 176: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC8 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charger D-BC8 (∗) AC plug cord (∗) D-CO2A Australia D-CO24E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong, United Kingdom D-CO24J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO24U North America, Canada USB cable I-USB7 (∗)

  • Page 177: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. 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 178 Data being recorded Data being processed Alarm is set Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper in the printer No ink in the printer Printer error Data error Paper stuck in the printer This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect...

  • Page 179: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Battery is not installed Camera will not Battery is installed turn on incorrectly Battery power is low Camera is connected to a PC Camera is connected to a TV No image on LCD LCD monitor is set to monitor Image is displayed but is hard to see...
  • Page 180 Problem Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Subject is not in Subject is not in focus focusing area Subject is too close Focus mode is set to q Flash mode is set to a (flash off) Drive mode is set to 1 Flash does not or c discharge...

  • Page 181: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 6.0 megapixels Sensor 6.36 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still Picture Movie Sensitivity Auto, manual (80/160/320/400: Standard Output Sensitivity) ∗...
  • Page 182 Movie Built-in Memory Approx. D 320×240 16 sec. Approx. 1 E 160×120 1 sec. White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length Aperture Lens Composition 11 elements in 9 groups Zoom Type Picture Range Digital Zoom Capture Mode LCD Monitor 2-inch low-reflection TFT color LCD monitor (with backlight) with...
  • Page 183 Focus Type Still Picture (from lens front) Movie (from lens front) Focus Lock Exposure AE metering Mechanism Compensation Shooting Modes Green, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Synchro Sound Record, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Soft, Panorama Assist, Fireworks, Self-portrait, Natural Skin Tone, Food, Museum, Report Digital Filters B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft, Brightness...
  • Page 184 Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous (Normal, High Speed), Frame Composite Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time Clock Mode Alarm Power Supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8, AC adapter (optional) Battery Life Number of Recordable...

  • Page 185: 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 186 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 187 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 188: Declaration Of Conformity

    Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: OptioWPi Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2005, Colorado Declaration of Conformity PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 189 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 190: Index

    Index Symbols [A Rec. Mode] menu A mode ...10, 104 Q button ...45, 46 Q mode ...10, 104 [H Setting] menu A Green Mode | Green Button i Delete ...43, 114 x Tele ...76 w Wide ...76 y Magnify ...107 f Nine-image display gSelf-timer ...72...
  • Page 191 Contrast ...96 Copy ...125 Dark portions ...19 Date and time ...38, 150 Daylight (White Balance) Default setting ...36, 169 Delete i ...43, 114 Deleting sounds ...115 Digital Filter ...127 Digital Zoom ...77 Dividing movies ...134 DPOF printing ...143 DPOF settings ...136 File # ...97...
  • Page 192 Power saving function Power switch ...34, 44, 46 Press fully (shutter release button) Press halfway (shutter release button) Printing ...139 Protect Z ...120 Quality Level ...31, 87 Quick Zoom ...108 Recorded Pixels Recording movies Recording sounds Recovering images Red-eye Compensation Red-eye reduction ...83, 84 Resetting settings...
  • Page 193 Memo...
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  • Page 196 PENTAX Benelux B.V. PENTAX (Schweiz) AG 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. 57557 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

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