Page 2 - Regarding PictBridge; Memo
Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Digital Camera.Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Imag...
Page 3 - • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High; FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA; Warning
1 Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is the...
Page 4 - Caution; wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.; Handling precautions for batteries
2 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. The batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH bat...
Page 5 - • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an; About the AC Adapter
3 Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the 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 whil...
Page 6 - return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.; Care to be Taken During Handling
4 • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, pa...
Page 7 - Regarding Product Registration
5 • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. • Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water...
Page 8 - Contents
6 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ............................................. 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ................................................... 4 Contents ........................................................................................... 6 Contents of the Operating Manual...
Page 9 - Taking Pictures; Recording and Playback of Sound
7 Taking Pictures 46 Taking Pictures ................................................................................... 46 Changing the Mode ........................................................................ 46 Selecting the Capture Mode ..........................................................
Page 10 - Settings
8 Playback/Deleting/Editing 92 Playing Back Images .......................................................................... 92 Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 92 Zoom Display....................................................................
Page 11 - Appendix
9 Appendix 132 List of City Codes ............................................................................. 132Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 133Messages ...................................................................................
Page 13 - This operating manual contains the following chapters.; Contents of the Operating Manual
11 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. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––...
Page 14 - Checking the Contents of the Package
12 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio S60 Strap O-ST20 ( ∗ ) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW32 AV cable I-AVC7 ( ∗ ) USB cable I-USB7 ( ∗ ) Two AA alkaline batteries Operating Manual (this manual) PC Connection Manual ACDSee for PENTAX User Guide
Page 15 - Names of Parts
13 Front Back Names of Parts Shutter release buttonRemote control receiverSelf-timer lamp Power switch Flash PC/AV terminal Lens DC input terminal Terminal cover Speaker Microphone Card cover Battery cover Tripod socket Flash status lamp (red) Focus status lamp (green) Strap lug LCD monitor Mode dia...
Page 16 - Guide Indications; Names of Operating Parts
14 Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation.The buttons are indicated as shown below. Names of Operating Parts Four-way controller ( 2 ) 2 Zoom / f / y button Four-way controller ( 3 ) 3 When digital zoom is enabled y Four-way controller ( ...
Page 17 - Getting Started; Attaching the Strap
15 1 Gettin g Sta rte d Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
Page 18 - Powering the Camera; Open the battery cover.; Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow; indicators on the battery chamber.; Installing the Batteries
16 1 Gettin g Sta rte d Powering the Camera Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery. 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open . 2 Inse...
Page 19 - when using various batteries.; • Battery Level Indicator; You can check the battery level by the
17 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 • Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time (at 23°C with new batteries) The following shows the number of shots and playback time possible when using various batteries. *1 The image storage capacity is a guideline based on CIPA standard measurement conditions, and may va...
Page 20 - Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter.; Using a Household Power Outlet
18 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, we recommend using the AC adapter D-AC5 (option) to connect your camera to a household power outlet. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC ter...
Page 21 - Using the AC Adapter Overseas
19 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) 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.However, electrical socket shapes differ depending on the country or region. Before traveling abr...
Page 23 - Installing the SD Memory Card; appears on the LCD; Lift your finger, and the card cover opens.; Close the card cover.
21 1 Gettin g Sta rte d Installing the SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sounds are recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. If a card is inserted the data is recorded on the card ( ? appears on the LCD monitor). If a card has not been inserted the ...
Page 25 - Recorded Pixels and Quality
23 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.Choose the ...
Page 26 - Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality
24 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 Appropriate Quality According to Use (Auto Select Mode) The default setting is Super. Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality When using the built-in memory (11MB) When using the SD memory card (128MB) • The above table is based on standard shooting condit...
Page 27 - Turning the Camera On and Off; Press the power switch.; The camera turns off.; appears on the; Checking the SD Memory Card
25 1 Gettin g Sta rte d Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on.The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the camera is turned on. 2 Press the power switch again. The camera turns off. The SD Memory Card is checked automatically when the camera is turned on. ...
Page 28 - Press the power switch while pressing the; Playback Only Mode
26 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend. Use this mode when you want to immediately play back images or audio data without shooting pictures. The mode does not switch to Capture mode even if the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Pre...
Page 29 - Set the mode dial to; Voice Recording Only Mode
27 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only. The lens does not extend in this mode.You can use the camera as a voice recorder. 1 Set the mode dial to O and press the power switch. The camera turns on in Voice Recording Only mode. The lens does not extend. Voice Reco...
Page 30 - “Changing the Date and Time”; to choose the display language.; The default setting is English.; Setting the Display Language
28 1 Gettin g Sta rte d Initial Setting After purchasing the camera, before using it for the first time set the language, date and time. If the Initial Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on, follow the procedure below; “Setting the Display Language” to set the language and page 30; “Se...
Page 31 - Press the MENU button twice.; to your desired city referring to
29 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 5 Press four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 6 Use four-way controller ( 45 ) to select O (On) or P (Off). 7 Press the OK button. The Date Adjust screen appears. Go to the next page to continue with “Setting the Date and Time”. If you ha...
Page 32 - Set the current date and time and the display style.; to select the date display style.; The frame moves to month.; Setting the Date and Time
30 Gettin g Sta rte d 1 Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ), to select the date display style. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The frame moves to [24H]. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ), to select the time display style. Select [12...
Page 34 - Quick Start; Taking Still Pictures; : enlarges the area captured by the camera.; Press the shutter release button halfway.; The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus.; Press the shutter release button fully.
32 2 Quick Star t Quick Start Taking Still Pictures The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on. 2 Set the mode dial to R . 3 Check the image on the LCD monitor. Th...
Page 36 - Playing Back Still Pictures; You can display the still picture you have just taken.; Press the; The image appears on the LCD monitor.; Playing Back Images
34 2 Quick Star t Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures You can display the still picture you have just taken. 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The mode changes to the Playback mode and the image appears on the LCD monitor.Pressing and holding the Playback button for two secon...
Page 37 - Rotating the Displayed Image; Deleting the Displayed Image
35 2 Quick Star t 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the i Delete button, using the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete] and press...
Page 38 - Common Operations; Using the Button Functions; Capture Mode
36 3 Com m on O p erati ons Common Operations Using the Button Functions DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( 1 p.47) Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. Press it and hold it down to retract the lens. ( 1 p.34) Zoom button You can change the shooting ar...
Page 39 - Playback Mode
37 Com m on O p erati ons 3 DISPLAY button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( 1 p.95) Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DPOF screen and Protect screen. ( 1 p.102 , p.107 ) i Delete button Deletes the image displayed on the LCD monitor. ( 1 p.98) Q Playback but...
Page 40 - ) Selects previous and next image and sound file before playback.; MENU button; When recording sound:; Voice Recording Mode
38 Com m on O p erati ons 3 Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. ( 1 p.86) Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Voice Recording mode. ( 1 p.87) Four-way controller (in Playback mode) ( 2 ) Starts pl...
Page 41 - Using the Menus; When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD; Press the MENU button.; How to Use the Menus
39 3 Com m on O p erati ons Using the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.Ex.) To s...
Page 42 - Example of Menu Operation; To the next screen
40 Com m on O p erati ons 3 Example of Menu Operation AWB R e c o r d e d P i x e l sQ u a l i t y L e v e lW h i t e B a l a n c eF o c u s i n g A r e a M u l t i A u t o A E M e t e r i n gS e n s i t i v i t y 2816 R e c . M o d e MENU O K O K O K O K E x i t E x i t E x i t AWB 2816 R e c o r d...
Page 44 - Pressing the zoom button (; Enlarging a Menu Display; Q u a l i t y L e v e l
42 Com m on O p erati ons 3 Pressing the zoom button ( x ) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display. Example of Menu Operation Enlarging a Menu Display If you turn the camera off while still in enlarged display mode, the next time you turn the camera on ...
Page 45 - and; Menu List
43 Com m on O p erati ons 3 [ A Rec. Mode] Menu Yes ... Adjustable# ... Any changes made are invalid in d , H and = modes. No ... Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation. Menu List Item Description Default Setting...
Page 48 - • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the; Capture Modes; Changing the Mode; Selecting the Capture Mode
46 4 Tak ing Pi cture s Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Q Playback butt...
Page 49 - Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
47 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 1 Turn the mode dial and match the indicator with one of the following: R d- = . HC + . The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed when the power is turned on. Histogram Display The brightness distr...
Page 50 - or; Using Histogram; ber of
48 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 No Icons No shooting information is displayed.• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.• If any of the modes are changed, such as the flash mode, the mode you have changed appears for a few seconds. LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor turns off.The LCD monitor cannot be turned...
Page 51 - (Auto Select Mode) lets the camera automatically recognize the; : The camera chooses the optimal settings for a landscape view.; Press the shutter release button down fully.; The picture is taken.; Taking Pictures in Auto Select Mode (Auto Select Mode)
49 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - (Auto Select Mode) lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting scene and set the optimal settings for the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to - . 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor changes to green if the subject is in focus, t...
Page 52 - Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each button,; The explanation of the button appears.; Using the Help Function
50 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each button, such as the four-way controller keys and zoom button. 1 Set the mode dial to - . 2 Press the 0 button. The Help screen appears on the L...
Page 53 - The camera is ready to take the picture.; Selecting the Image Quality
51 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below. Image Quality * The letter M indicates megapixel. 1 megapixel is 1 million pixels. 1 Set the mode dial to - . 2 Press th...
Page 54 - In
52 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 In R (Program Mode) the camera automatically selects the shutter speed and aperture; this is the basic picture-taking mode. However, you can select the flash mode or continuous shooting mode, or any other of the functions on the “Rec. Mode” menu, to whatever you want. 1 Set t...
Page 55 - The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears.
53 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.There are 9 available modes in Picture mode. 1 Set the mode dial to d . 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The screen for choosing a Picture mode appears. Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting ...
Page 56 - ) to choose the Picture; The Picture mode is selected.
54 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the Picture mode. 4 Press the OK button. The Picture mode is selected. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 6 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is...
Page 57 - Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes
55 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings. 1 Set the mode dial to . . 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is ta...
Page 58 - The focus frame turns green if the subject is
56 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings. 1 Set the mode dial to H . 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. This mode lets yo...
Page 59 - Flash Off icon; Press the shutter release button.
57 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 This mode lets you take movies. Sound can be recorded at the same time. 1 Set the mode dial to C . The following information appears on the LCD monitor. 1 Flash Off icon 2 Movie mode icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time 2 Press the shutter release button. Recording s...
Page 60 - Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off.; Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed
58 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 3 Press the shutter release button. Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off. Recording starts when you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second. The movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Recording stops when you tak...
Page 61 - You can use the zoom to change the shooting area.; button in; Using the Zoom
59 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - d R + C . H = You can use the zoom to change the shooting area. 1 Press the Zoom/ w / x button in Capture mode. x (Tele) : enlarges the subject. w (Wide) : enlarges the area captured by the camera. The digital zoom function is turned on in initial settings. When the digital...
Page 62 - Press the MENU button in Capture mode.; The camera is ready to take pictures.; Disabling the Digital Zoom Function
60 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select P (Off). 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. Disabling the Digital ...
Page 63 - ) in Capture mode to; The self-timer is engaged and the picture
61 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - d R + C . H = The picture is taken either 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Be sure to stabilize the camera using a tripod, etc. when taking pictures with the self-timer. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Capture mode to display g or r on t...
Page 64 - in Capture mode to display
62 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - d R + . H = Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus...
Page 65 - middle; Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.; The picture is taken immediately.; Remote control unit E
63 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - d R + C . H = You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional).The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Stabilize the camera using a tripod, etc. and use the remote control u...
Page 67 - You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to
65 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 + You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the left half of the picture and the second image in the right half. 1 Set the mode dial to + . 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The screen for...
Page 68 - Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
66 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 + You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (S-SW32) provided with the camera and a computer are necessary for joining the images. The Panorama Assist mode enables you to overlap the edges...
Page 69 - Take the first image.; The screen returns to Step 5.
67 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 6 Take the first image. Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in semi-transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor. 7 Move the camera to the right and take the second image. Move the camera until the semi-transparent ...
Page 70 - Setting the Shooting Functions; Focus mode; Selecting the Focus Mode
68 4 Tak ing Pi cture s Setting the Shooting Functions - d R + C . H = Focus mode 1 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ) in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode. Sel...
Page 71 - When the mode is set to; Manual Focus; For distant focus
69 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller ( 23 ) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the...
Page 72 - The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon; Selecting the Flash Mode
70 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 - d R + . H = Flash Modes 1 Press the four-way controller ( 4 ) in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon)...
Page 74 - Selecting the Quality Level
72 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 d R + . H = You can choose the image compression rate.The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting ( 1 p.71). Quality Levels 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] ...
Page 75 - The White Balance screen appears.; to change the setting.; Adjusting the White Balance
73 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 R + C . The color of the subject changes depending on the light source. For example, the white color in a subject is different when under natural or artificial light. White balance is used to adjust the color of white according to the light source. White Balance 1 Press the M...
Page 76 - To select; Manual Setting
74 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. 1 To select K (manual), press the four-way controller ( 3 2 ) on the “White Balance” screen. 2 Point the camera at the white material so that it fills the frame of the LCD m...
Page 77 - Changing the Focusing Area
75 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 d R + . H = You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Focusing Area]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the setting. 4...
Page 79 - Setting the Sensitivity
77 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 d R + . H = You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sensitivity]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to c...
Page 80 - Setting the Frame Rate
78 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 C You can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate when shooting in “Movie mode”. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Frame Rate]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) ...
Page 81 - Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
79 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 d R + . H = You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display). 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Instant Review]. 3 Use the four-way...
Page 82 - You can choose whether the image has sharp or soft outlines.
80 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 R + . You can choose whether the image has sharp or soft outlines. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sharpness]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the setting from x [Normal] ...
Page 83 - You can set the color saturation.; Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
81 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 R + . You can set the color saturation. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Saturation]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low ...
Page 84 - You can set the color contrast level.
82 Tak ing Pi cture s 4 R + . You can set the color contrast level. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Contrast]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Lo...
Page 86 - Saving the Settings
84 4 Tak ing Pi cture s Saving the Settings You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be ...
Page 88 - The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor.
86 5 Rec o rdin g an d Pla y back o f Soun d Recording and Playback of Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. 1 Set the mode dial to O and...
Page 89 - Playing Back Sound; You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.; • The following operations can be; The camera returns to the Voice Recording mode.
87 5 Rec o rdin g an d Pla y back o f Soun d Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. 1 Press the Q Playback button. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the recording to play back. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). Playback starts. • The fo...
Page 90 - appears on the four-way controller; Recording a Voice Memo
88 5 Rec o rdin g an d Pla y back o f Soun d Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images You can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. O appears on the four-way controller operat...
Page 91 - Press the MENU button in Playback mode.; On : Voice memos can be recorded while playing back still images.; Setting the Voice Memo Recording Function
89 5 Rec o rdin g an d Pla y back o f Soun d You can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back still images to prevent any voice memo from being recorded. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Recor...
Page 92 - If; Playing Back a Voice Memo
90 5 Rec o rdin g an d Pla y back o f Soun d 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image with the voice memo that you want to play back. If U appears, a voice memo has been recorded for the displayed image. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ). The voice mem...
Page 94 - Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way; down the button changes the magnification
92 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images Press the Q Playback button. Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.34) for instructions. You can display images magnified up to 12 times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnification. 1 Enter the...
Page 95 - button once during zoom playback.; button once displays the; Setting the Quick Zoom Function
93 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/ f / y button once during zoom playback. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Quick Zoom]. 3 Use ...
Page 96 - • The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged.; The camera returns to Capture mode.
94 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the movie to play back. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 2...
Page 97 - Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
95 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Normal Display Shooting information is displayed. Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horiz...
Page 98 - You can display nine images at the same time.; is; Press; button, OK button or DISPLAY button; Nine Image Display
96 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image. 2 Press w / f on the Zoom/ f / y button. Nine images appear.Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose an image. When ten or m...
Page 99 - ) to choose the image with which to start; Slideshow
97 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow. 2 Press the MENU button. The [ Q Playback] men...
Page 100 - Deleting; You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time.; ) to choose the image or sound to; The Delete screen appears.; Deleting Individual Images or Sounds
98 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Deleting You can delete images and sound recordings one at a time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image or sound to delete. 2 Press the i Delete button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2...
Page 101 - ) to choose an image with a voice memo; The camera is ready to take or play back images.; Deleting a Voice Memo only
99 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete. 2 Press the i Delete button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Us...
Page 102 - You can delete all the images and sounds at once.; The Delete All screen appears.; Deleting All Images
100 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can delete all the images and sounds at once. 1 Press the i Delete button twice in Playback mode. The Delete All screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete All]. 3 Press the OK button. All the images and sounds are deleted. Delet...
Page 103 - The Protect screen appears.
101 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Protect]. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Protect screen app...
Page 104 - You can protect all the images and sounds.; Press the DISPLAY button.; The Protect All screen appears.; Protecting All Images and Sounds
102 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can protect all the images and sounds. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Protect]. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Protect screen appears. 4 Press the DISPLA...
Page 105 - Viewing Images on a TV; Turn the TV and camera on.
103 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Viewing Images on a TV By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the ...
Page 106 - The image following the current image is played.
104 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previousimage while watching the images on a TV. 1 Press the shutter release button on the remote controlunit. The image following the current image is played. 2 Press the remote zoom button on ...
Page 107 - Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.; The DPOF screen appears.; Printing Single Images
105 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Set the following items for each image.Copies: Choose the number of...
Page 108 - to choose whether to insert the date or not.; Prints can be made according to the settings.
106 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies, then press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Date]. 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose whether to insert the date or not. O (On) : The date will be imprinted. P (...
Page 109 - You can print up to 99 copies.; Printing All Images
107 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [DPOF]. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The DPOF screen appears. 4 Press the DISPLAY button. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to...
Page 110 - Direct Printing Using PictBridge; The PictBridge menu appears.; Connecting the Camera to the Printer
108 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with the camera, you can print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Select the images you want to print and the...
Page 111 - The Print One screen appears.; to choose the image to print.
109 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Print One]. 2 Press the OK button. The Print One screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies. You can pri...
Page 112 - The Print All screen appears.; to choose the number of copies.; the image and the print settings.
110 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Print All]. 2 Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies. The number of copies you choose applies to all the images. 4 Use the DISPLAY b...
Page 113 - Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.; Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer
111 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer
Page 114 - Editing Images; The Resize screen appears.; ) to choose the image; The screen for selecting the resolution and quality appears.; Changing the Image Size and Quality
112 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Editing Images By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file 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...
Page 115 - to change the recorded pixels.; The resized image is saved.
113 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the recorded pixels. 7 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the quality. 9 Press the OK button. 10 Use the four-way controller ( 2...
Page 116 - Editing Pictures with Digital Filters
114 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g The digital filters consist of eight color filters (black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red, black-and-white + green, black-and-white + blue), a soft filter, five illustration filters and two special effect filters. The Digital Filter m...
Page 117 - to choose a digital filter.; The image is saved with the digital filter effect.
115 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose a digital filter. The filter effect is created and the image appears on the LCD monitor. The example shows an image with illustration filter 1 effect. 6 Press the OK button. 7 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to...
Page 118 - Copying Files
116 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g Copying Files You can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera.When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card,...
Page 119 - and press the OK button.; To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card
117 6 Play bac k /D el eting /Editi n g 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ 5 ] and press the OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ 5 ] and press the OK button. 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the file ...
Page 120 - Camera Settings; The Format screen appears.
118 7 Settings Settings Camera Settings Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no card inserted. 1 Select [Format] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Format screen appears...
Page 121 - The Operation Sound screen appears.; Press the OK button twice.
119 7 Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation sound. You can also change the type of sound. 1 Select [Sound] on the [ B Set-up] menu. Choosing [0] turns the volume off. 2 Press the four-way controller...
Page 122 - The Date Adjust screen appears.; Changing the Date and Time
120 7 Settings You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appears on the camera. 1 Select [Date Adjust] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Date Adjust screen appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 )...
Page 124 - The World Time screen appears.; : The time in the city selected in World Time is displayed.; Setting the World Time
122 7 Settings The date and time selected in “Initial Setting” (p.28) serve as the Home Time setting.You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time). This is useful when taking pictures abroad. 1 Select [World Time] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controll...
Page 125 - The frame moves to
123 7 Settings 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to turn [DST] O (On) or P (Off) and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to W (Home Time) city. The default setting of the W (Home Time) city is [NYC (New York)]. Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the W (Home Time) city a...
Page 126 - The Screen Setting screen appears.; You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome; to select; Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color; Changing the Start-up Screen
124 7 Settings 1 Select [Screen Setting] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Screen Setting screen appears. You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Start-up S...
Page 127 - Press the OK button four times.; You can choose the background design and color of the LCD monitor.; to choose the background color.; The background color of the menu changes.; Changing the Background Color
125 7 Settings 8 Press the OK button four times. The camera is ready to take or play back images. You can choose the background design and color of the LCD monitor. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Background Color]. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the background color....
Page 128 - You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.; The Brightness Level screen appears.; to adjust the brightness.; Changing the Display Language
126 7 Settings You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified) and Japanese. 1 Select [Language/ ] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way contr...
Page 130 - The camera is ready to be connected to the computer or printer.; Changing the USB Connection Mode
128 7 Settings You can change the USB connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer. 1 Select [USB Connection] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The USB connection mode selection screen appears. 3 Press the...
Page 131 - You can reset all the settings other than the date adjust, language/; The Reset screen appears.; Setting Auto Power Off
129 7 Settings You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [2 min], [3 min], [5 min] or [Off]. 3 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take or...
Page 132 - The Fn Setting screen appears.; to choose the function to register.; The default settings are as follows: Recorded Pixels on; Registering Functions; Registering a Function
130 7 Settings You can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu and register them on the four-way controller. The functions can then be retrieved in Capture mode by pressing the 0 button to display the Function Mode screen, enabling you to change the ...
Page 133 - Retrieving a Function
131 7 Settings 1 Align the mode dial with one of the following; d , R , + , . , H , = . 2 Press the 0 button in Capture mode. The functions registered on the four-way controller ( 2345 ) appear. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the registered function and change the setting. Pressing...
Page 134 - List of City Codes
132 8 Appe ndix Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time. TYO Tokyo JNB Johannesburg GUM Guam IST Istanbul SYD Sydney CAI Cairo NOU Noumea JRS Jerusalem WLG Wellington MOW Moscow AKL Auckland JED Jeddah PPG Pago Pago THR Tehran HNL Honolulu DX...
Page 135 - Optional Accessories; A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.; Remote control unit E (with zoom function); Products marked with an asterisk (
133 8 Appe ndix Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC5 USB cable I-USB7 ( ∗ ) AV cable I-AVC7 ( ∗ ) Camera case O-CC32 Strap O-ST20 ( ∗ )/Sports strap O-ST30/Leather Strap O-ST24/ Strap O-ST8 Remote control unit E (with zoom function) R...
Page 136 - Messages; Messages during shooting
134 8 Appe ndix Messages Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Messages during shooting Messages during playback Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the quality/size and try again. Memory card fullBuilt-in memory ...
Page 138 - Troubleshooting
136 8 Appe ndix Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not turn on Batteries are not installed Check batteries are installed .If not, install batteries. Batteries are installed incorrectly Check orientation of batteries.Reinsert batteries according to the +- symbols on the battery compartm...
Page 140 - Main Specifications
138 8 Appe ndix Main Specifications Approximate Image Storage Capacity (when using the built-in memory (11MB)) Approximate Image Storage Capacity (when using the SD memory card (128MB)) Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 6.0 megapixels Sensor 6...
Page 143 - Index; Symbols
141 8 Appe ndix Index Symbols Buttons i Delete button 14, 37 Q Playback button 14, 34, 36, 37, 38 0 button 14, 36, 37 x (Tele) 14, 32, 42, 57, 59, 87, 92, 94 w (Wide) 14, 32, 42, 57, 59, 87, 92, 94 f (Nine-image display) 96 y (Magnify) 92 Capture Mode (Mode dial) - (Auto Select Mode) 49 R (Program M...
Page 145 - Press halfway (shutter release
143 8 Appe ndix Nine Image Display 96NTSC 31, 127Number of Pixels 71Number of Recordable Images 17, 24 O OK button 14, 36, 37Optional Accessories 133Overseas 19, 122 P PAL 31, 127Panorama Assist Mode 66PC/AV terminal 13, 103PictBridge 108, 128Playback 34, 92Playback Only Mode 26Playing Back Movies 9...
Page 146 - USB Connection Mode 128
144 8 Appe ndix T Taking Movies 57Taking Pictures 32, 46Text (Picture Mode) 53Tungsten Light (White Balance) 73 TV 103Two-in-One 65 U USB Connection Mode 128 V Video Output Format 31, 127Voice Memo 88Voice Recording Mode 86Volume 87, 94, 119 W White Balance 73World Time 122 Z Zoom 59Zoom button 36, ...
Page 148 - WARRANTY POLICY
146 8 Appe ndix WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced w...
Page 150 - * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; For customers in Canada
148 8 Appe ndix 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 interfer...
Page 151 - Declaration of Conformity; According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for; Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; Pentax Imaging Company
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: 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 Declare under sole res...
Page 152 - Information on disposal for users; In the European Union
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 ...
Page 153 - Operating Manual
Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. AP012401/ENG Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2005 FOM 01.09.2005 Printed in Belgium PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.co.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)...