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Pentax Optio RS1500 Operating Manual

Pentax optio rs1500: user guide
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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 copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    To users of this camera • Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
  • Page 4 • 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 5: About The Battery

    • If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock. • If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger, unplug the AC plug and discontinue use.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery. •...
  • Page 7 If the camera is subjected to strong 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 8: Cleaning Your Camera

    Cleaning Your Camera • Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzine. • Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens. Storing Your Camera •...
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  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY............1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...........4 Contents ...................8 Composition of the Operating Manual ..........13 Camera Features................. 14 Checking the Contents of the Package .......... 17 Names of Parts................18 Names of Operating Parts .............. 19 Monitor Indications .................
  • Page 11 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ....... 69 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ....70 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)......72 Using the Zoom ................73 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/ Digital SR/Sunset/Candlelight Mode)........76 Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/ Natural Skin Tone Mode) ............77 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........
  • Page 12 Rotating the Image ............... 122 Zoom Playback................123 Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) ................124 Deleting Images ................125 Deleting a Single Image ............... 125 Deleting Selected Images............. 126 Deleting All Images............... 128 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ........129 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment........
  • Page 13 Viewing Images on a Computer Setting Up Your Computer............... 178 Provided Software ................178 System Requirements ..............178 Installing the Software ..............180 Setting the USB Connection Mode..........183 Connecting to Your Computer............185 Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ....... 185 Transferring Images ..............186 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer......189 Starting “MediaImpression”...
  • Page 14 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the ones 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 15: Composition Of The Operating Manual

    Composition of the Operating Manual This Operating Manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

  • Page 16: Camera Features

    Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio RS1500 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 17 Add Various Frames to Your Pictures! When you take a picture with the Optio RS1500, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.83). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken and adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size.
  • Page 18 Display Images in Calendar Format! With the Optio RS1500, you can display recorded images by date in calendar format (p.117). This lets you quickly find the image you want to play back. A multitude of functions inside the camera for...

  • Page 19: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio RS1500 O-ST86 (*) S-SW116 R G E C H A USB cable Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger I-USB98 (*) battery D-LI108 (*) D-BC108 (*) Alternative Skins Lens Ring O-LR1 Operating Manual...

  • Page 20: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Front panel Flash Self-timer lamp Lens ring Lens Microphone Tripod socket Tripod socket Speaker Battery/card cover Back Power switch Shutter release button Strap lug PC/AV terminal Display...

  • Page 21: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/f/y button Q button I button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50 - p.53) for an explanation of the function of each button.

  • Page 22: Monitor Indications

    Monitor Indications Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the camera settings in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display Detailed Display 38 38 38 38...
  • Page 23 Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 38 1/250 1/250 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0 +1.0 14:25 14:25 1 Shooting mode (p.65) 10 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon 2 Face Detection icon (p.67) (p.73) 3 Shadow Correction icon 11 Memory status (p.41) (p.100) 12 Remaining image storage capacity 4 Digital Blur Removal icon...
  • Page 24 Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A16 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1 appears when “No Info” is selected. A5 A6 A7 38 38 20 200 1/25 1/250 1/250 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 F3.5 F3.5 +1.0...

  • Page 25: Display In Q Mode

    Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info. Normal Display 100 - 0026 100 - 0026 1/1000 1/1000...
  • Page 26 Normal Display/Detailed Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1 to B5 appear only when “Detailed Display”...
  • Page 27 Guide Indications A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as follows on the display during operation. Four-way controller (2) Zoom button Four-way controller (3) 4/W button Four-way controller (4) Shutter release button SHUTTER Four-way controller (5) Green/i button I button 3 button MENU...
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  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........28 Dress-up the Camera ........ 29 Powering the Camera ....... 31 Installing the SD Memory Card ....37 Turning the Camera On and Off ....41 Initial Settings ........... 43...

  • Page 30: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST86) 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 31: Dress-Up The Camera

    Dress-up the Camera The Alternative Skins are supplied with the camera. You can choose a desired sheet and put it on the front of the camera to dress up. Lens Ring Front panel (*) Alternative Skin * At shipment, the transparent film for protection is sticked. Peel off the film when you use the camera.
  • Page 32 Put on a front panel. Attach the lens ring. Replace the lens ring removed in Step1. Put the camera on the flat surface, fit the lens ring to the camera in its designated position, snap the lens ring along the groove. •...

  • Page 33: Powering The Camera

    Plug the AC plug into the power outlet. Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing up. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and lights green when charging is finished.

  • Page 34: Installing The Battery

    • Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC108) to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108, as the battery charger may overheat or be damaged. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.

  • Page 35: Removing The Battery

    Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place. Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo facing toward the screen display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.

  • Page 36: Battery Level Indicator

    Recordable Image No., Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time ° (at 23 C with the display on and the battery fully charged) Recordable Image No. Movie Recording Playback Time (flash used for 50% of shots) Time Approx. 210 pictures Approx. 70 min. Approx.

  • Page 37: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC119 (available in the near future) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. AC plug cord DC terminal AC adapter...
  • Page 38 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.

  • Page 39: Installing The Sd Memory Card

    Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.) Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera.
  • Page 40 Battery/ card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).
  • Page 41 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write- protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

  • Page 42: Number Of Images Recordable On An Sd Memory Card

    Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be saved on an SD Memory Card also varies. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Power switch Press the power switch. The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens extends. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.43 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 44: Starting-Up In The Playback Mode

    Starting-up in the Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image straightaway without taking any pictures. Power switch Q button Press the power switch while holding down the Q button. The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on in the playback mode.

  • Page 45: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The [Language/ ] 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” (p.47) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later.
  • Page 46 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the English selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Hometown New York Time) appear, press the four-way controller Settings complete (3) twice to select [Settings complete] and Cancel press the 4 button to display the [Date MENU...
  • Page 47 If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button.
  • Page 48 To Set Hometown and DST Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). Initial Setting The [Hometown] screen appears. English Hometown New York Settings complete Cancel MENU Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown to choose a city.

  • Page 49: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date format. Date Format mm dd yy Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
  • Page 50 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to change the month. Date Format mm dd yy Change the day and year in the same 01/01/2011 manner. 00:00 Time Next, change the time. Settings complete If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting MENU Cancel switches between am and pm...

  • Page 51: Common Operations

    Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions ..50 Setting the Camera Functions ....55...

  • Page 52: Understanding The Button Functions

    Understanding the Button Functions A Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except in 3 and s modes). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.63). Starts and stops movie recording in C (Movie) mode (p.106).
  • Page 53 Four-way controller Changes the drive mode (p.85, p.86). Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.65). Changes the flash mode (p.92). Changes the focus mode (p.94). 4/W button Changes the information on the display (p.20). Green button Switches to the 9 (Green) mode (p.72). Calls up the assigned function (p.104).

  • Page 54: Q Mode

    Q Mode Power switch Turns the camera on and off (p.41). Shutter release button Switches to A mode (p.54). Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to four-image display, and press f again to change to nine-image display. Returns to the previous display when y is pressed (p.116).
  • Page 55 I button Zooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken. (Face Close-up Playback) (p.124). Four-way controller Plays back and pauses a movie (p.115). Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.118). Stops a movie during playback (p.115).

  • Page 56: Switching Between A Mode And Q Mode

    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 capture mode). The playback mode, such as for displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the playback mode).

  • Page 57: 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 are displayed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec.Mode] menu.

  • Page 58: During Recording

    During recording During playback 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 38 38 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 14:25 14:25 14:25 14:25 Edit MENU MENU Rec. Mode Setting Recorded Pixels Sound White Balance Date Adjustment 10/10/2010 Focusing Area World Time English Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Date...
  • Page 59 Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] 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). Rec. Mode The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels]. Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity Auto...
  • Page 60 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. When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to A mode by pressing the Q button.

  • Page 61: 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.200) to check whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults when the camera is reset.
  • Page 62 [W Setting] Menu Item Description Page For adjusting the operation volume and playback Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.161 key operation sound and self-timer sound Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.162 World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.165 For setting the language in which menus and...

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures ........62 Setting the Shooting Functions ....92 Recording Movies ........106 Saving the Settings (Memory) ....110...

  • Page 64: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures The Optio RS1500 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory default settings).
  • Page 65 Press the shutter release button 38 38 halfway. The focus frame (or frame) on face detection the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct 1/250 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 distance. F4.6 14:25 14:25 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken.
  • Page 66 Poor focusing conditions The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 67: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Setting the Shooting Mode The Optio RS1500 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record movies in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette. Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
  • Page 68 There are 22 available shooting modes. Shooting Mode Description Page Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.69 Used for basic shooting. Various functions can Program p.70 also be set with this mode. Natural Skin For images of people. Enhances skin tone while p.77 Tone smoothing blemishes.

  • Page 69: Using The Face Detection Function

    Using the Face Detection Function With the Optio RS1500, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes. When the camera detects a person’s face in the image, the Face Detection function displays a yellow face detection frame around the face on...
  • Page 70 To Switch the Face Detection Function By default, the Face Detection function is set to Face Detection On. You can switch to Smile Capture, which automatically releases the shutter when your subject smiles. The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button is pressed: Smile Capture Face Detection Off...

  • Page 71: Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

    • The Face Detection function cannot be set to be off in b (Auto Picture), B (Night Scene Portrait), C (Half-length Portrait), F (Portrait), G (Kids) or C (Natural Skin Tone) mode. In these modes, the Face Detection function is always activated, and only either Face Detection On or Smile Capture can be selected.

  • Page 72: Taking Pictures In The Custom Settings (Program Mode)

    Press the shutter release button 38 38 halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green and the selected shooting mode is displayed on the top left of the screen when 1/250 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 the camera focuses on the subject at the F4.6 14:25 14:25...
  • Page 73 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The R (Program) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

  • Page 74: Taking Pictures In The Basic Mode (Green Mode)

    Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) In the 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu. 9 mode settings are as shown below. Flash Mode , (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Drive Mode...

  • Page 75: Using The Zoom

    • In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by pressing the 4/W button. • Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu. The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed. • When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next time the power switch is pressed.
  • Page 76 The zoom bar is displayed as follows. Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree image quality. of image deterioration. Optical zoom range Intelligent Digital Zoom Zoom range range *1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 4× optically. *2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded pixels.
  • Page 77 To Set the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to P (Off). Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 78: Taking Pictures Of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Digital Sr/Sunset/Candlelight Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/ Night Scene Portrait/Digital SR/Sunset/ Candlelight Mode) You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes. For night time images. Use of a tripod or other Night Scene support is suggested. For images of people at night.

  • Page 79: Taking Pictures Of People (Half-Length Portrait/Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode)

    Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark scenes. • To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.85). • In c mode, sensitivity is automatically fixed at Auto. Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait/ Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) C (Half-length Portrait), F (Portrait) and C (Natural Skin Tone) modes are...

  • Page 80: Taking Pictures Of Children (Kids Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C, F or C and press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 When the camera detects a face, the Face 14:25 14:25 Detection function is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.67).

  • Page 81: Taking Pictures Of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (2345) to select G. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The G (Kids) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is activated and the face 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 detection frame appears (p.67).

  • Page 82: Taking Pictures Of Sports And Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select H, K, K, L, or M. There are two types of icons: a cat and dog icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer. Cancel Cancel MENU...
  • Page 83 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q or \. Press the 4 button. 38 38 38 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

  • Page 84: Taking Pictures Of Text (Text Mode)

    Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) The c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. Color Maintains original colored text. Neg.

  • Page 85: Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

    Press the 4 button. 38 38 The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status. 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 14:25 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully.
  • Page 86 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use. Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Taking A Series Of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting/16-Frame Shooting Mode)

    Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. When set to g, the self-timer lamp lights. The self-timer lamp blinks during the last 3 seconds before shooting or when set to Z.
  • Page 89 Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select j, K or I and press the 4 button. Drive Mode Drive Mode Drive Mode The camera is ready to take a series of Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting...
  • Page 90 • The focus and exposure are locked with the first shot. • When the Face Detection is activated (p.67), it works only when taking the first shot. • In I mode, pictures are taken with the following settings. - Sensitivity is fixed at Auto. - EV Compensation and Auto Focus are adjusted when taking the first picture and are fixed for subsequent pictures.

  • Page 91: Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)

    Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode) In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera. Shutter release button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears.
  • Page 92 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance. Press the shutter release button fully. The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the first frame.
  • Page 93 To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way controller (3). A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select an option and press the Save the image(s) and Save the image(s) and...

  • Page 94: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode The flash discharges automatically depending on the Auto light conditions. The flash does not discharge, regardless of the Flash Off brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.
  • Page 95 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the Flash Mode Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Auto Auto button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button.

  • Page 96: Selecting The Focus Mode

    Selecting the Focus Mode Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm (16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in Standard the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx.
  • Page 97 Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.110 To Set the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). J Multiple Normal autofocus area Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller. Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus. Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

  • Page 98: Selecting The Recorded Pixels

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from five 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 99 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Recordable Image No. to change the number of recorded Recorded Pixels pixels. White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie Cancel...

  • Page 100: 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. F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.

  • Page 101: Setting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. Refer to the section “To Set the White Balance Manually” for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. Saving the White Balance setting 1p.110 To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.

  • Page 102: Correcting The Shadows

    Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode to select the EV value. Recorded Pixels White Balance To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To Focusing Area darken, select a negative (–) value. Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation...

  • Page 103: Setting The Sensitivity

    Press the 3 button. 38 38 The camera returns to capture status. appears on the display. 10/10/2010 10/10/2010 14:25 14:25 Setting the Sensitivity You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (Sensitivity 100 - 800) The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image.

  • Page 104: Setting The Digital Blur Removal Function

    Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • When set to 9 (Green) or C (Movie) mode, only Auto (sensitivity 100 - 800) is available. • When set to c (Digital SR) mode, only Auto (sensitivity 100 - 6400) is available.

  • Page 105: Setting The Date Imprint Function

    When [Digital Blur Removal] is set to O When the shutter speed is slow, and the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Digital Blur Removal] set to P, and the flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) (Camera shake warning). When [Digital Blur Removal] is set to O, blur is removed after shooting, and then the image is saved.

  • Page 106: Calling Up A Specific Function

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. • O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set. • The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted.
  • Page 107 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Green Button]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Green Button to choose a function and press the Green Mode 4 button. Movie EV Compensation Sensitivity Recorded Pixels Cancel MENU...

  • Page 108: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Shutter release button Zoom button Four-way controller 4 button Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Movie (2345) to select C (Movie).
  • Page 109 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB. • The flash does not discharge in C (Movie) mode. •...

  • Page 110: Selecting The Recorded Pixels For Movies

    Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from the following recorded pixels settings for movies: M, F, G, H, I and J. M (1280×720, 30fps), Suitable for viewing in HDTV format (16:9). F (1280×720, 15fps) G (640×480, 30fps), Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.

  • Page 111: Setting The Movie Sr (Movie Shake Reduction) Function

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

  • Page 112: 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 O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved or not when the camera is turned off).
  • Page 113 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Memory] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) Memory to choose an item. Face Detection Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode...
  • Page 114 Memo...

  • Page 115: Playing Back And Deleting Images

    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images ......114 Deleting Images ........125 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment ......... 132...

  • Page 116: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller Press the Q button after taking a File number picture. 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 0038 The camera enters the Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display.

  • Page 117: Playing Back A Movie

    Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. You can also play back images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode in the same way as you play back movies. Zoom button Q button Four-way controller...

  • Page 118: Four-Image Display, Nine-Image Display, Folder Display And Calendar Display

    To cancel playing back in fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (5), and to cancel playing back in reverse fast-forward, press and hold four-way controller (4). The camera returns to either playback in reverse or normal playback. Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops.
  • Page 119 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following: (No icon) Still picture Movie (the first frame appears) Press the 4 button or the 3 button to switch to single-image display of the selected image. Press the Q button or the shutter release button to switch to A mode. To Switch 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.

  • Page 120: Using The Playback Function

    • Press the 3 button in folder display or calendar display to switch to nine-image display. • Press the Q button or half-press the shutter release button in folder display or calendar display to switch to A mode. Using the Playback Function Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback Mode Palette.

  • Page 121: Playback Mode Palette

    When an icon is selected in the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for the selected function appears. Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Page For continuously playing back images. Screen or Slideshow p.120 sound effects can be set. Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing Image Rotation p.122 vertical images on a TV.

  • Page 122: 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 Slideshow Slideshow (2345) to select u...
  • Page 123 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval]. Start Interval Interval 3sec. 3sec. Screen Effect Screen Effect Wipe Wipe Sound Effect Sound Effect MENU 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.

  • Page 124: Rotating The Image

    • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the 4 button. • Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However, pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips to the next image.

  • Page 125: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback You can magnify an image up to ten times. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to magnify. Press y on the Zoom/f/y 2.0×...

  • Page 126: Zoom In On The Subject's Face Automatically (Face Close-Up Playback)

    Zoom In on the Subject’s Face Automatically (Face Close-up Playback) You can enjoy playing back images with the subjects’ faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-up playback) if Face Detection operated when the images were taken. Enter the Q mode and use the 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 127: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Delete images with mistakes or that are unnecessary. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.129). Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete.

  • Page 128: Deleting Selected Images

    Deleting Selected Images You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nine- image display at once. Protected images cannot be deleted. Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/f/y button. Four thumbnail images appear.
  • Page 129 release the button.) However, protected images cannot be displayed in single-image display. Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. All selected images All selected images are deleted. are deleted. Select &...

  • Page 130: Deleting All Images

    Deleting All Images You can delete all the images at once. Protected images cannot be deleted (p.129). Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.

  • Page 131: Protecting Images From Deletion (Protect)

    Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted. Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller Protect Protect (2345) to select Z (Protect). Protects images from delete function.
  • Page 132 Press the 4 button. The selected image is protected. • To cancel the protection of the image, select [Unprotect] in Step 6. • Y appears below the file number on protected images during playback. • The maximum number of images you can protect in succession with [Single Image] is 99.
  • Page 133 Press the 4 button. All the images are protected. Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card/built-in memory is formatted (p.160). To cancel the protection of all your images, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

  • Page 134: Connecting The Camera To Av Equipment

    Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment By using the optional AV cable (I-AVC7), 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. External Input Terminal AUDIO...

  • Page 135: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the camera on. • It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC119 if you intend to use the camera for a long time (p.35). • Depending on the country or region, images and movie files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there.
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  • Page 137: Editing And Printing Images

    Editing and Printing Images Editing Images ........136 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ..155 About printing The following options are available for printing images taken with this camera. 1 Use a printing service. 2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly from the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 138: Editing Images

    Editing Images Changing the Image Size (Resize) By changing the size 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 the built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available.

  • Page 139: Cropping Images

    Select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the size. Recorded Pixels Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.
  • Page 140 Use the four-way controller Cropping Cropping (2345) to select o (Cropping). For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as a new image Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The cropping screen appears. The largest size of the cropped image is shown with a green frame on the screen.

  • Page 141: Processing Images To Make Faces Look Smaller

    Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller Images are processed to reduce the size of people’s faces detected with the Face Detection function (p.67) when taking pictures so that they look smaller. In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to edit.

  • Page 142: Processing Images To Smooth Blemishes On The Skin

    Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
  • Page 143 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

  • Page 144: Using The Digital Filters

    Using the Digital Filters This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image. B&W Filter Processes the image using the B&W filter. Sepia Filter Processes the image using the sepia filter. Processes the image that looks as though it was shot with a toy Toy Camera Filter camera.
  • Page 145 Press the 4 button. The digital filter selection screen appears. 1 B&W Filter 2 Sepia Filter 3 Toy Camera Filter 4 Retro Filter 5 Color Filter Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU 6 Starburst Filter 7 Soft Filter 8 Fish-eye Filter 9 Brightness Filter To Select a B&W Filter, Sepia Filter or Soft Filter Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose a digital...
  • Page 146 To Select a Retro Filter or Color Filter Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose a digital filter. Use the four-way controller ( to adjust the effect. Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Four-way controller Four-way controller Default Setting Retro Blue Original image Amber Red ↔...
  • Page 147 To Select a Toy Camera Filter, Fish-eye Filter, Starburst Filter or 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. Cancel Cancel Cancel MENU Four-way Four-way Default Setting...

  • Page 148: Compensating For An Unwanted Red-Eye Effect

    Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4 button. Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.

  • Page 149: Adding A Frame (Frame Composite)

    • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic images, images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode, movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 4. • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera.
  • Page 150 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button. The selected frame appears in single-image display. You can choose another frame using either of the following operations. Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame. Zoom/f/y button (f) Press to return to the 9-frame display of the frame selection screen, and then perform Step 5 to choose a different frame.
  • Page 151 Optional Frames In addition to the built-in frames in the Optio RS1500, the CD-ROM (S-SW116) supplied with the camera contains a total of 90 optional frames. These frames can be stored either in the built-in memory or on SD Memory Cards. To save the optional frames into the built-in memory, do so after removing the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 152: Editing Movies

    To Use a New Frame Frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures. • Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
  • Page 153 To Save 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. Use the four-way controller 100 - 0042 100 - 0042...
  • Page 154 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide]. Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide at this position? Divide Cancel Press the 4 button. The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are saved as new files, and the original one is deleted.

  • Page 155: Copying Images

    Copying Images You can copy images 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 156 To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one by one at a time. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2]. Press the 4 button. Use the four-way controller (45) 100 - 0017 100 - 0017...

  • Page 157: 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 158 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. Single Image All Images All Images All Images Cancel Cancel Cancel Press the 4 button. The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears. To apply DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.

  • Page 159: 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.155. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].
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  • Page 161: Settings

    Settings Camera Settings ........160...

  • Page 162: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Formatting an SD Memory Card/built-in memory Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card/built-in memory. Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. •...

  • Page 163: Changing The Sound Settings

    Press the 4 button. Format starts. When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode. Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears.

  • Page 164: Changing The Date And Time

    To Change 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 the sound type. Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Press the 4 button.
  • Page 165 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Format mm dd yy Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be 00:00 Time displayed. Settings complete MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date format.
  • Page 166 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment The frame moves to one of the following Date Format mm dd yy items depending on the date format set in Step 5. 00:00 Time For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01]) Settings complete For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) MENU Cancel For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2010])

  • Page 167: Setting The World Time

    Setting the World Time The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.162) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time. If you set the Destination city using the world time function, you can display the Destination date and time when taking pictures in a different time zone.
  • Page 168 Use the four-way controller (23) 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. The [World Time] setting is saved. Press the 3 button twice.

  • Page 169: Changing The Display Language

    Use the four-way controller (23) World Time to select X (Destination) or W Select Time (Hometown). Destination 20:25 London Displays the time of the Destination Hometown city New York 14:25 Displays the time of the Hometown Cancel MENU city Press the 4 button. The setting is saved.

  • Page 170: Changing The Naming System Of The Folder

    Press the four-way controller (5). The [Language/ ] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired English Dansk language. Deutsch Svenska Suomi Polski Italiano Nederlands Magyar Cancel MENU Press the 4 button. The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language. Changing the Naming System of the Folder You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images.

  • Page 171: Changing The Video Output Format

    Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears.

  • Page 172: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.132 Video output format of each city 1p.204 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display...

  • Page 173: Using The Power Saving Function

    Using the Power Saving Function You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.

  • Page 174: Setting The Auto Power Off Function

    Setting the Auto Power Off Function You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Press the 3 button in Q mode. [W Setting] menu appears. When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.

  • Page 175: Changing The Start-Up Screen

    Changing the Start-up Screen You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: - The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons - One of the 3 pre-installed screens - One of your own images (compatible images only)

  • Page 176: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    • Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card/built-in memory is formatted. • Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen. • The start-up screen is not displayed when the camera starts up in the playback mode.
  • Page 177 The following settings are not affected by resetting: - Date Adjustment - World Time - Language/ - Video Out...
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  • Page 179: Viewing Images On A Computer

    Viewing Images on a Computer Setting Up Your Computer ..... 178 Connecting to Your Computer ....185...

  • Page 180: Setting Up Your Computer

    Provided Software The following software is included in the provided CD-ROM (S-SW116). Image viewing/managing/editing software Windows • “MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX” Macintosh • “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX” Applicable languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC119 when the camera is connected to the computer (p.35).
  • Page 181 Windows Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7 • The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. Pentium IV 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2 processor recommended) Memory 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended)

  • Page 182: Installing The Software

    If the installation screen appears, go to Step 5. Click [Computer] in the Start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM/DVD drive (S-SW116) icon. The installation screen appears. Click [MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX], choose a language in the “Choose Setup Language” screen and click [OK]. The setup screen appears. Follow the on-screen guidance and install the software.
  • Page 183 Select the file format to use and click [Next]. All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX. Remove the check to open the file using another application. Click [Finish]. Installation is complete. Reboot your computer.
  • Page 184 Click [Close]. Installation is complete. Click [Exit] on the installation screen. The window is closed. Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the installation screen.

  • Page 185: Setting The Usb Connection Mode

    Setting the USB Connection Mode Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable. Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 186 A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the Optio RS1500 to your computer.

  • Page 187: Connecting To Your Computer

    Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the Camera and Your Computer Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I- USB98). Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 188: Transferring Images

    • The self-timer lamp blinks while the camera is connected to a computer. • For Macintosh, the volume label name appears instead of [NO NAME] if the SD Memory Card has a volume label. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer's name or model number. When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear Double-click the [MediaImpression] icon on...
  • Page 189 Windows Click [Import media files to local disk]. MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX starts and the import screen appears. Select an image to import. To select multiple images, choose the images while pressing the Ctrl key. To specify the destination location,...
  • Page 190 [Removable Disk]. The manufacturer name or model number may appear for a new unformatted SD Memory Card. Macintosh Double-click the [MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX] icon in the [Applications] folder. MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears.

  • Page 191: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Click [Import]. The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.187. If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen, select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from]. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows Click the...

  • Page 192: Starting "Mediaimpression

    Macintosh Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash. If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash. Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and the camera. • If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as “MediaImpression”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the application is closed.
  • Page 193 Select and click the folder containing the images you wish to view. The images are displayed. Select and double-click an image you wish to view. You can enlarge/reduce the display size of the image or edit the image. You can also play back movies.

  • Page 194: Details On How To Use "Mediaimpression

    Details on How to Use “MediaImpression” You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression” by using the help pages. Select [Help] in [Menu] at the top right of the screen (for Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the menu bar (for Macintosh).

  • Page 195: Appendix

    Appendix Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode ........194 Messages ..........196 Troubleshooting ........198 Default Settings ........200 List of World Time Cities ......204 Optional Accessories ......205 Main Specifications ........ 206 WARRANTY POLICY ....... 210 Index ............216...

  • Page 196: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set. Shooting Mode Function Face Detection On I Button Smile Capture Face Detection Off × × × , (Auto) × × a (Flash Off) Flash Mode b (Flash On) ×...
  • Page 197 Shooting Mode c N F Page Function Face Detection On Smile Capture I Button p.67 × Face Detection Off , (Auto) a (Flash Off) Flash p.92 Mode b (Flash On) d (Flash On + Red-eye) (Standard) — g (Self-timer) p.85 Z (2 sec.

  • Page 198: Messages

    Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation. Message Description The battery exhausted. Replace with charged battery. Battery depleted (p.31) The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images Memory card full (p.37, p.125).
  • Page 199 Message Description This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect Data being recorded setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears after the image is recorded or the setting is changed. This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, Data being processed...

  • Page 200: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The battery is not Check if a battery is installed. If not, installed install a battery. Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert The camera will The battery is installed the battery with the label facing the not turn on incorrectly display (p.32).
  • Page 201 Problem Cause Remedy The camera may have difficulty in focusing on subjects such as: low contrast subjects (a white wall, a blue The subject is difficult sky, etc.), dark subjects, finely-patterned to focus on with objects, rapidly-moving objects. It is also autofocus difficult to get proper focus when shooting through a window or a net.

  • Page 202: 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 203 Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Face Detection P (Off) p.67 Flash Mode O (On) p.92 p.85 Drive Mode P (Off) p.86 Focus Mode P (Off) p.94 Zoom Position P (Off) p.73 Memory White Balance P (Off) p.98 Sensitivity P (Off)

  • Page 204: Playback Mode Palette Items

    Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting According to initial p.43 Language/ setting p.167 Folder Name Date p.168 USB Connection p.183 According to initial Video Out p.169 setting Brightness Level p.170 Power Saving 5 sec. p.171 Auto Power Off 3 min.

  • Page 205: Key Operation

    Last Memory Reset Item Default Setting Page Setting Setting Start-up Screen p.173 P(Off) Key Operation Last Memory Reset Item Function Default Setting Page Setting Setting Operation Q button Q mode — — — Mode Zoom button Zoom Position Full wide-angle p.73 p.85 Drive Mode...

  • Page 206: List Of World Time Cities

    List of World Time Cities City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.165). Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting. Video Output Video Output Region City...

  • Page 207: 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-LI108 (*) Battery Charger D-BC108 (*) AC adapter kit K-AC119 (available in the near future) (AC adapter D-AC115, DC coupler D-DC108, AC plug cord) The AC adapter, DC coupler and AC plug cord are only sold as a kit.

  • Page 208: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Approx. 14 megapixels Effective Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD Number of Still W (4288×3216 pixels), Recorded Pixels B (16:9) (4224×2432 pixels), 6 (3072×2304 pixels), A (16:9) (1920×1080 pixels), m (640×480 pixels) * Fixed at h (2048×1536) in Half-length Portrait mode.
  • Page 209 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still Pictures Built-in Memory 2 GB 9 picture 786 pictures 4288×3216 11 pictures 983 pictures B 4224×2432 15 pictures 1228 pictures 3072×2304 42 pictures 3278 pictures A 1920×1080 187 pictures 10000 pictures 640× 480 •...
  • Page 210 Motion Blur Still Digital Blur Removal, Reduction Hi-sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR) Movie Movie shake reduction (Movie SR) Display 3.0 inch LCD, approx. 230,000 dots Playback modes Single-frame, 4-frame Index, 9-frame Index, Enlargement (max. 10×, scrollable), Face Close-up Playback, Folder Display, Calendar Display, Deleting Selected Images, Slideshow, Small Face Filter, Natural Skin Tone, Digital Filter, Frame Composite, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Image Rotation, Red-eye Compensation, Protect,...
  • Page 211 Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Continuous, Burst and 16-frame shooting Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec. Time Function World Time 75 cities (28 time zones) Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI108, AC adapter kit (available in the near future) Battery Life Number of...

  • Page 212: 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 213 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 214 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 215: 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 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131...
  • Page 216 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
  • Page 217 don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use.

  • Page 218: Index

    Index Symbols c Text .......82 F Digital Panorama ..89 A mode ...... 12, 54 Q mode ..... 12, 54 Numerics Q button ....50, 52 16-frame shooting I ..86 I button ..... 50, 53 [A Rec.Mode] menu ......59, 200 AC adapter ......35 [W Setting] menu ..
  • Page 219 Checking the memory Flash On + Red-eye d ..92 card ........41 Flash On b ......92 City name ......204 Flower Mode ......66 Color filter ......142 Fluores. Light J ....98 Connecting to a TV ..132 Focus Mode .......94 Continuous Shooting j ..
  • Page 220 Power switch ..41, 50, 52 Press fully Macintosh ......179 (shutter release button) ..63 Macro q ......94 Press halfway Magnify y ....... 123 (shutter release button) ..63 Manual K ......98 Product Registration ..182 MediaImpression ..... 178 Program Mode ....70 Memory ......
  • Page 221 Shutter release button ....50, 52, 63 Zoom ........73 Slideshow ......120 Zoom button .......50 Small Face Filter ..... 119 Smile Capture ....68 Soft filter ......142 Sound settings ....161 Sound types ....162 Specifications ....206 Sport Mode ......80 Standard = .....
  • Page 222 Memo...
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  • Page 224 (France - http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Imaging Systems Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GmbH GERMANY (http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX Imaging Systems PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks Limited SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.

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