Asahi Pentax Optio RZ-10 Operations Manual

Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.• Specificatio

8Taking Pictures 65Taking Still Pictures...66Taking Pictures...

983Taking PicturesIn F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch together two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

993Taking Pictures5Press the shutter release button halfway.The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the c

1003Taking Pictures1After shooting the first frame in Step 6 on p.99 or the second frame in Step 7, press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog appears.2

1013Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsSelecting the Flash Mode,AutoThe flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. If

1023Taking Pictures1Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode.The [Flash Mode] screen appears.The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed

1033Taking Pictures1Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.The [Focus Mode] screen appears.The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed

1043Taking Pictures2Press the 4 button.The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.1Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.The

1053Taking Pictures5Press the 4 button.The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-wa

1063Taking Pictures6Press the 3 button.The camera returns to capture status.You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.The la

1073Taking Pictures1Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].3Press t

9Setting the Date Imprint Function ...120Setting the Green Button ...

1083Taking PicturesYou can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or under

1093Taking PicturesExpands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when t

1103Taking Pictures6Press the 3 button twice.The camera returns to capture status.The D-Range Setting icon appears on the display.You can take picture

1113Taking Pictures1Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance].3Press the

1123Taking PicturesHave a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.1In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to sel

1133Taking Pictures2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering].3Press the four-way controller (5).A pull-down menu appears.4Use the four

1143Taking PicturesYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.1Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appe

1153Taking PicturesThis specifies whether the Blink Detection function works when the Face Detection function is activated. The default setting is O (

1163Taking PicturesYou can set this function to correct camera shake which can occur during shooting. You can correct camera shake using optical shake

1173Taking PicturesUse this setting to specify whether or not an Instant Review is displayed immediately after images are taken. The default setting i

10Recording and Playing Back Sound 179Recording Sound (Voice Recording) ...180Setting the Voice Recording F

1183Taking Pictures3Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.O Instant Review is displayed.P Instant Review is not displayed.4Press the 3 bu

1193Taking PicturesYou can set the color saturation.1Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2Use the four-way controller (23) to

1203Taking Pictures4Press the 3 button.The camera returns to capture status.You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still p

1213Taking PicturesYou can assign one of the following functions to the 9 (Green) button: [9 Green Mode] (p.76) [Voice Recording] (p.180), [Movie] (p.

1223Taking Pictures2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Green Button].3Press the four-way controller (5).The [Green Button] screen appears.4Us

1233Taking Pictures8Use the four-way controller (23) to select the function you want to register.The following functions can be registered.9Press the

1243Taking Pictures3Use the four-way controller (23 or 45) to change the setting.4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved and the camera returns to ca

1253Taking PicturesRecording MoviesThis mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time.1Press the four-way controller (3) in A

1263Taking PicturesYou can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right.Right (x) Enlarges the subject.Left (w) Widens the

1273Taking PicturesYou can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings for movies.The more pixels there are, the clearer the det

11Appendix 223Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode...224Messages...

1283Taking Pictures6Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of recorded pixels and frame rate.7Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.8

1293Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the camera is turned off.For some ca

1303Taking Pictures1Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].3Press the four-w

4 Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back Images ... 132Deleting Images and Sound Files ... 146Connecting the

1324Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back Images1Press the Q button after taking a picture.The camera enters the Q mode and the captured image

1334Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can play back the movies you have taken. The sound is played back at the same time.1In Q mode, use the four-wa

1344Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.1In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (

1354Playing Back and Deleting ImagesThe icons that appear on the images indicate the following:Press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of

1364Playing Back and Deleting ImagesCalendar displayImages and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format.A thumbnail of the first image rec

1374Playing Back and Deleting ImagesOKMENUSHUTTER09/09/20100 9 / 0 9 / 2 0 1 009/09/201014:251 4 : 2 514:251001 0 0-00380 0 3 8100-0038383 83814:251 4

12In 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 us

1384Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlayback Mode PalettePlayback Mode Description PageuSlideshowFor continuously playing back images. Screen or sound

1394Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can play back recorded images one after another.1In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the ima

1404Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound effect for when one image changes to the next

1414Playing Back and Deleting Images8Use the four-way controller (45) to select O or P.Except when the [Screen Effect] is set to [Off], you can choose

1424Playing Back and Deleting Images2Press the four-way controller (3).The Playback Mode Palette appears.3Use the four-way controller (2345) to select

1434Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can magnify an image up to ten times.1In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want

1444Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can enjoy playing back images with the subjects’ faces zoomed up simply by pressing the I button (Face close-u

1454Playing Back and Deleting ImagesAvailable operations during the Face close-up playback mode3Press the 4 button.The image returns to single-image d

1464Playing Back and Deleting ImagesDeleting Images and Sound FilesYou can delete images and sound files that you do not want to keep.You can delete a

1474Playing Back and Deleting ImagesIf sound (voice memo) has been added to an image (p.184), you can delete the sound without deleting the image.1In

13This Operating Manual contains the following chapters.Composition of the Operating Manual1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

1484Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can delete several images/sound files selected from the four-/nine-image display at once.1In Q mode, turn the

1494Playing Back and Deleting Images3Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the images and sound files that you want to delete and press the 4 b

1504Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can delete all the images and sound files at once.1Press the 3 button in Q mode.The [W Setting] menu appears.W

1514Playing Back and Deleting Images5Press the 4 button.All the images and sound files are deleted.You can protect stored images and sound files from

1524Playing Back and Deleting Images7Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].8Press the 4 button.The selected image or sound file is prot

1534Playing Back and Deleting Images4Press the 4 button.All the images and sound files are protected and the screen shown in Step 1 reappears.5Use the

1544Playing Back and Deleting ImagesConnecting the Camera to AV EquipmentBy using the supplied AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back images

1554Playing Back and Deleting Images5Turn the camera on.• It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC92 if you intend to use the camera

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5 Editing and Printing ImagesEditing Images ... 158Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 176About printingT

14Camera FeaturesIn addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio RZ10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section descri

1585Editing and Printing ImagesEditing ImagesBy changing the recorded pixels of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original

1595Editing and Printing Images6Press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.If the selected image is protected, the pro

1605Editing and Printing Images4Press the 4 button.The cropping screen appears.The largest size of cropped image is shown with a green frame on the sc

1615Editing and Printing Images4Press the 4 button.Face detection frames for faces that can be corrected are displayed.Proceed to Step 6 when there is

1625Editing and Printing ImagesThis function lets you change the color tones and perform special processing on a selected image.1In Q mode, use the fo

1635Editing and Printing Images2Press the four-way controller (3).The Playback Mode Palette appears.3Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P (D

1645Editing and Printing Images5Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a filter.The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears.6Pres

1655Editing and Printing Images7Press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.If the selected image is protected, the pro

1665Editing and Printing Images7Press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the selected image is protected, the pr

1675Editing and Printing Images3Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z (Red-eye Compensation).4Press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog for ov

15The Optio RZ10 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the fac

1685Editing and Printing Images3Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N (Frame Composite).4Press the 4 button.The 9-frame display of the frame

1695Editing and Printing Images7Press the 4 button.The frame position and size adjustment screen appears.You can adjust the image using either of the

1705Editing and Printing ImagesOptional FramesThe optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio RZ10. These optional frames are delet

1715Editing and Printing ImagesThe frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be used for adding a frame to pictures.You can select

1725Editing and Printing Images5Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection screen.6Press the 4 button.The screen appears for selecting a

1735Editing and Printing Images8Press the 4 button.A confirmation dialog appears.9Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Divide].10Press the 4 bu

1745Editing and Printing Images3Press the 4 button.The copying method selection screen appears.Subsequent steps vary depending on your selection.All t

1755Editing and Printing Images7Press the 4 button.The selected image/sound file is copied to the built-in memory.To copy other images or sound files,

1765Editing and Printing ImagesSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on stil

1775Editing and Printing Images4Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image].5Press the 4 button.The message [Applies DPOF settings to th

16The Optio RZ10 has a shake reduction function (Movie SR) to reduce camera shake during movie recording (p.128). And it enables you to record movies

1785Editing and Printing ImagesWhen you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images

6Recording and Playing Back SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording) ... 180Adding a Voi

1806Recording and Playing Back SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording)You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located on the front of t

1816Recording and Playing Back Sound1Press the Green button in A mode.The camera enters the Voice Recording mode. The remaining recordable time and th

1826Recording and Playing Back SoundYou can play back the sound files you made in Voice Recording.1Press the Q button.2Use the four-way controller (45

1836Recording and Playing Back SoundAvailable operations while playback is paused4Press the four-way controller (3).Playback stops.Four-way controller

1846Recording and Playing Back SoundAdding a Voice Memo to ImagesYou can add a voice memo to your still pictures.1In Q mode, use the four-way controll

1856Recording and Playing Back Sound1In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play

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7 SettingsCamera Settings ... 188

17Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Ch

1887SettingsCamera SettingsFormatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card.Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card t

1897Settings5Press the 4 button.Formatting starts.When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q mode.You can adjust the volume of op

1907Settings4Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].5Press the four-way controller (5).A pull-down menu appears.6Use the four-way

1917Settings4Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].Depending on the initial setting or previous setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/m

1927SettingsThe following operations and screen use [mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if another date format has been selecte

1937SettingsThe date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.47) and “Changing the Date and Time” (p.190) serve as the Hometown date and t

1947Settings7Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST].8Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).Select O if the Destinatio

1957Settings6Use the four-way controller (23) to select X or W.X Displays the time of the Destination cityW Displays the time of the Hometown city7Pre

1967Settings3Press the four-way controller (5).The [Language/ ] screen appears.4Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the desired language.5Pre

1977Settings1Press the 3 button in Q mode.The [W Setting] menu appears.When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way controller (5) once.2

Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features a

18FrontNames of PartsMicrophoneSpeakerLensFlashSelf-timer lampBattery/card coverTripod socket

1987Settings5Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.You can transfer images to your computer automatically via wireless LAN using an Eye-Fi card. Ref

1997SettingsYou can adjust the brightness of the display.1Press the 3 button in Q mode.The [W Setting] menu appears.When you press the 3 button in A m

2007SettingsYou can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power sa

2017SettingsYou can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.1Press the 3 button in Q mode.The [W Sett

2027SettingsYou 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 scree

2037SettingsPixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dot

2047SettingsYou can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default Settings” (p.230) for the reset settings.1Press the 3 button in Q m

8 Connecting to a ComputerSetting Up Your Computer ... 206Connecting to Your Computer ... 213Transferring Images Using a

2068Connecting to a ComputerSetting Up Your ComputerBy installing the software included on the provided CD-ROM on your computer and connecting the cam

2078Connecting to a Computer* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system requirements.* The system requirements describe the mini

19BackNames of Operating PartsRefer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.52 - p.55) for an explanation of the function of each button.DisplayPow

2088Connecting to a ComputerInstall the image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX”.1Turn your Windows PC on.2Insert the

2098Connecting to a Computer6Select the file format to use and click [Next].All files in the checked format will open with MediaImpression 2.0 for PEN

2108Connecting to a Computer6Click [Close].Installation is complete.7Click [Exit] on the installation screen.The window is closed.In order to better s

2118Connecting to a ComputerSet the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable.1Turn your camera on.2Press the 3 button in Q mode.The

2128Connecting to a ComputerMSC (Mass Storage Class)A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memor

2138Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Your ComputerConnect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (I-USB7).1Turn your computer o

2148Connecting to a ComputerImport the images captured with the camera into your computer.• The power switch blinks while the camera is connected to a

2158Connecting to a Computer5Click [Import media files to local disk].MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX starts and the import screen appears.6Select an i

2168Connecting to a Computer7Click [Import].The images are imported to the computer and the Media Browser screen appears.When a message appears after

2178Connecting to a Computer6Click [Import].The import screen appears. For subsequent steps, refer to Step 6 and 7 on p.215.1Double-click the [Safel

20The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press

2188Connecting to a Computer3Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [OK].A message appears indicating that the hardware can be safely removed.4Dis

2198Connecting to a Computer2Click [All Media].The Media Browser screen appears.3Select and click the folder containing the images you wish to view.Th

2208Connecting to a ComputerYou can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX” by using the help pages.1Select [Help] in [Ex

2218Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Images Using an Eye-Fi CardYou can transfer images to your computer automatically when a built-in wireless LA

2228Connecting to a Computer• When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your com

9 AppendixFunctions Available for Each Shooting Mode ... 224Messages ...

2249AppendixFunctions Available for Each Shooting Modez: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set.b R 9 AcB d RCZoom leverZoom operationzzz*1 zzz*1I but

2259Appendixa f K b \ e B K U c Qc SN X FPagezz*2 zz × zZoom operationZoom leverp.78zzzzzzFace Detection OnI button p.72z*3Smile CapturezzzzzFace Dete

2269AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the display during camera operation.Message DescriptionBattery depletedThe battery is

2279AppendixProtectedThe image or sound file you are trying to delete is protected (p.151).Data being recordedDisplayed when you try to switch to Q mo

21Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode* 3 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.P When [Highlight Correction] is

2289AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyThe camera will not turn onThe battery is not installedCheck if a battery is installed. If not, install

2299AppendixThe subject is not in focusThe subject is difficult to focus on with autofocusThe camera may have difficulty in focusing on such subjects

2309AppendixDefault SettingsThe table below lists the factory default settings.The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is

2319AppendixMemoryFace Detection P (Off) Yes Yes p.72Flash Mode O (On) Yes Yes p.101Drive Mode P (Off) Yes Yesp.92p.93Focus Mode P (Off) Yes Yes p.

2329Appendix [W Setting] Menu ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageSoundOperation Volume 3 Yes Yesp.189Playback Volume 3 Yes

2339Appendix Playback Mode Palette ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageSlideshowInterval 3 sec. Yes Yesp.139Screen Effect Wi

2349Appendix Key OperationItem Function Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageQ buttonOperation ModeQ mode — — —Zoom lever Zoom Position

2359AppendixList of World Time CitiesCity: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.43) or the World Time (p.193).Video Outpu

2369AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as t

2379AppendixMain SpecificationsType Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lensNumber of Effective PixelsApprox. 14 megapixel

22* 4 varies depending on the following conditions.M When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] me

2389AppendixApproximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still PicturesBuilt-in Memory2 GBSD Memory Cardg 4288×321633 pictures 778 picturesj

2399AppendixIntelligent Zoom Approx. 14× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 67× at m (640×480) (when combined with optical zoom)Digital Zoom Up to approx. 6.7×

2409AppendixDigital Filters B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro (Blue, Amber), Color (Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow), Extract Color (Red, Green

2419AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

2429Appendix• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in

2439AppendixFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

2449AppendixDeclaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX Imaging CompanyA Di

2459AppendixInformation for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries1. In the European UnionThese symbols on the products,

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2479AppendixIndexSymbolsA Mode ... 12, 56Q Mode ... 12, 56Q button ... 52, 54I button ...

23* A3 depends on the [D-Range Setting] setting in the [A Rec. Mode] menu.P When [Highlight Correction] is set to OQ When [Shadow Correction] is set t

2489AppendixCCalendar display ... 135Camera shake ... 116, 128Candlelight Mode ... 80Capture Mode Palette ... 69Cen

2499AppendixHighlight Correction ... 109Histogram ... 26Hometown ... 46, 193IImage Storage Capacity ...

2509AppendixRRec. Mode menu ... 61, 230Recorded Pixels ... 106, 127Recording movies ... 125Recording sounds ... 180Red-eye

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Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.• Specificatio

24The display shows the shooting information of the image in the playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the

25Normal Display/Histogram + Info Display in Playback Mode(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)The display shows inf

26* A12 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is performed for two s

27Understanding BrightnessIf the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if

1To users of this camera• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fie

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1 Getting StartedAttaching the Strap ... 30Powering the Camera ... 31Installing the SD Me

301Getting StartedAttaching the StrapAttach the strap (O-ST104) supplied with the camera.1Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug.2Pass

311Getting StartedPowering the CameraUse the supplied battery charger (D-BC92) to charge the supplied rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI92) before

321Getting StartedUse the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera f

331Getting Started2Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3 and insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing toward the screen displ

341Getting Started• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time(at 23°C with the display on and the battery

351Getting StartedUse of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC92) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a comput

361Getting Started6Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal of the DC coupler.7Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.8Plug th

371Getting StartedInstalling the SD Memory CardThis camera uses either an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card. (Both cards are referred to as SD Mem

2 Warning• Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.• If the camera

381Getting Started1Open the battery/card cover.Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2.2Inser

391Getting StartedPrecautions When Using an SD Memory Card• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK pre

401Getting StartedThe file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that ca

411Getting StartedTurning the Camera On and Off1Press the power switch.The camera turns on and the display turns on.When you turn the camera on, the l

421Getting StartedIf you want to play back images or sound files straightaway without taking any pictures, you can start up the camera in the playback

431Getting StartedInitial SettingsThe [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting

441Getting Started2Press the 4 button.The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and [DST]

451Getting StartedIf you accidentally select the wrong language and proceed to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the desired

461Getting Started3Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [W Hometown].4Press the four-way controller (5).The [W Hometown] screen appear

471Getting StartedSet the current date and time and the display style.1Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].2Use the four-w

3• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric shock.• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or

481Getting Started7Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to the month.8Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.Change the day

491Getting Started[Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown], and [DST] can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.• To change the langua

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2 Common OperationsUnderstanding the Button Functions ... 52Setting the Camera Functions ... 57

522Common OperationsUnderstanding the Button Functions1 Power switchTurns the camera on and off (p.41).2 Shutter release buttonFocuses the camera on t

532Common Operations5 I buttonSwitches the Face Detection function (p.72). The Face Detection function is switched as follows each time the I button i

542Common Operations1 Power switchTurns the camera on and off (p.41).2 Shutter release buttonSwitches to A mode (p.56).3 Zoom leverTurn to the left (f

552Common Operations5 I buttonZooms in on the subjects’ faces in a face-detected image in the order the faces were detected when the picture was taken

562Common OperationsIn this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback m

572Common OperationsSetting the Camera FunctionsTo change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] men

4 Warning• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock.• If any leakage fr

582Common OperationsAvailable button operations appear on the display during menu operation (p.26).SettingSoundDate Adjustment09/09/2010World TimeEngl

592Common OperationsEx.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu1Press the 3 button in A mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2Press the f

602Common Operations6Press the shutter release button halfway.The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.When the shutter release b

612Common OperationsThis displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in

622Common Operations[W Setting] MenuSaturation For setting the color saturation p.119Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.119Date ImprintFo

632Common OperationsFolder NameFor choosing how names are assigned to folders for storing images and sound filesp.196USB ConnectionFor setting the USB

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3 Taking PicturesTaking Still Pictures ... 66Setting the Shooting Functions ... 101Recording Movies ...

663Taking PicturesTaking Still PicturesThe Optio RZ10 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions to suit almost any subject or scene. This

673Taking PicturesYou can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever to the left or right (p.78).Right (x) Enlarges the subject.Left (w) Widen

53. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or SD Memory Cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small

683Taking PicturesThe shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.Press halfwayThis refers to pressing the shutter release button gen

693Taking PicturesThe image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes ar

703Taking Pictures3Press the 4 button.The shooting mode is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.There are 24 shooting modes which can be sel

713Taking Pictures* In addition to the modes listed above, 9 (Green) mode (p.76) and Voice Recording (p.180) are also available.NFrame Composite For c

723Taking PicturesWith the Optio RZ10, the Face Detection function is available with all shooting modes.When the camera detects a person’s face in the

733Taking PicturesAn icon indicating either Face Detection On or Smile Capture appears on the display. (The icon does not appear when the Face Detecti

743Taking PicturesIn b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects.1Press

753Taking PicturesThe focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.5Press the shutter release

763Taking Pictures2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R.3Press the 4 button.The R mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.

773Taking Pictures1Press the Green button in A mode.The camera switches to 9 mode.Press the Green button again to return to the status before 9 mode w

6• The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.• Sudden temperature ch

783Taking PicturesYou can use the zoom to change the captured area.1Turn the zoom lever in A mode.Right (x) Enlarges the subject.Left (w) Widens the a

793Taking PicturesThe zoom bar is displayed as follows.*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 10× optically.*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs dependin

803Taking PicturesThe Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the

813Taking Pictures1Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.The Capture Mode Palette appears.2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select B, A, c,

823Taking PicturesThe c (Portrait) and d (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Detection function (p.72) oper

833Taking Pictures5Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.The R (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. I

843Taking PicturesIn e (Pet) mode, the camera automatically releases the shutter when the pet is detected. Also the camera can register pets.1Press th

853Taking Pictures2Press the I button again.The pet registration screen appears.Aiming the camera at the pet’s full face automatically releases the sh

863Taking PicturesIf you have registered pets, choose the pet you want to shoot.1Press the I button on the capture status screen in e (Pet) mode.The p

873Taking Pictures1Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.The Capture Mode Palette appears.2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select \ or Q.3

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883Taking Pictures4Press the shutter release button halfway.The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses on the subject at the c

893Taking PicturesThe c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important

903Taking Pictures5Press the 4 button.The selected icon appears and the camera returns to capture status.When the camera detects a person’s face, the

913Taking Pictures4Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the frame you want to use.5Turn the zoom lever to the right (y).The selected frame app

923Taking PicturesIn Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.Stabilize the camera

933Taking Pictures3Use the four-way controller (45) to select g or Z and press the 4 button.The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-tim

943Taking Pictures* When [Shake Reduction] in the [ARec. Mode] menu is set to [CCD-Shift] (p.116), the CCD shifting sound may occur during shooting. T

953Taking PicturesIn X (Digital Wide) mode, you can stitch two vertical images captured with this camera into a single frame up to approx. 21 mm cover

963Taking Pictures1Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.The Capture Mode Palette appears.2Use the four-way controller (2345) to select X.3Press

973Taking Pictures6Take the second image.Overlap the image on the preview guide on the left of the screen to compose the second image. Repeat Steps 4