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PENTAX Corporation
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
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FRANCE
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(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
(Headquarters)
600 12
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PENTAX Canada Inc. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA
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Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
57714 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2006
02-200607 Printed in Philippines
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Operating Manual
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Page 1 - Operating Manual

PENTAX Corporation2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)Julius-Voss

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8Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ... 125Printing Single Images ...

Page 3 - USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

98Taking Pictures4The initial settings for Fn SettingFunctions that can be registered on Fn Settingstill picture mode Movie modeInitial settings (2) W

Page 4 - Warning

99Taking Pictures4You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] me

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100Taking Pictures4You can set the color saturation.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controlle

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101Taking Pictures4You can set the image contrast.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller

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1024Taking PicturesSaving the SettingsYou can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On),

Page 8 - Contents

103Taking Pictures41 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].3 Press

Page 9 - Playback/Deleting/Editing 109

1045Recording and Playback of SoundRecording and Playback of SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)You can record sound. The recordable time appe

Page 10 - Appendix 166

1055Recording and Playback of Sound5 Press the shutter release button.Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.6 Press the four-way cont

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1065Recording and Playback of SoundPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.1 Press the Q Playback button in

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1075Recording and Playback of SoundAdding a Voice MemoYou can add a voice memo to a captured image.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way cont

Page 13 - Names of Parts

9This operating manual contains the following chapters.1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––This chapter explains what you need

Page 14 - Names of Operating Parts

1085Recording and Playback of Sound1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that

Page 15 - Attaching the Strap

1096Playback/Deleting/EditingPlayback/Deleting/EditingPlaying Back ImagesYou can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is insert

Page 16 - Removing the Battery

1106Playback/Deleting/Editing3 Press the MENU button.Zoom playback ends.You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing x/y on t

Page 17 - Getting Started

1116Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include playback, f

Page 18 - Charging the Battery

1126Playback/Deleting/EditingShooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mod

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1136Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can display nine images at the same time.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an

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1146Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously.1 Enter the Playback mode a

Page 21 - Charging the Battery Abroad

1156Playback/Deleting/Editing7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect.8 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Sound Effect].9 Us

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1166Playback/Deleting/EditingDeleting Images, Movies and SoundsYou can delete a single image, movie or sound.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the fou

Page 23 - 4 symbols

1176Playback/Deleting/EditingIf an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image.1 Enter the Playback mode and use

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10Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.174)

Page 25 - Installing the SD Memory Card

1186Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once.1 Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice.The D

Page 26 - Data Backup

1196Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.1 Enter the Playback mode and pres

Page 27 - How to Set the Menus 1p.42

1206Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Press the Green button.A confirmation dialog appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]

Page 28 - Size and Quality of Movies

1216Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted.1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way c

Page 29 - The default setting is C

1226Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can protect all the images, movies and sounds.5Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images/Sounds].6 Press

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1236Playback/Deleting/EditingViewing Images on AV EquipmentBy using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images on a TV or other equipment

Page 31 - Setting the Date and Time

1246Playback/Deleting/EditingWhen the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can be displayed using the remote control unit E or F (optional).

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1256Playback/Deleting/EditingSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Forma

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1266Playback/Deleting/Editing6 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the number of copies.7 Use the Green button to select O (On)/P (Off) of [Dat

Page 34 - 1 Press the power switch

1276Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3).The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2

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11FrontBackNames of PartsPower switchFlashSelf-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF lightRemote control receiverStrap lugDC input terminalBattery/card coverShutter

Page 36 - Playing Back Still Pictures

1286Playback/Deleting/EditingDirect Printing Using PictBridgeBy connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB

Page 37 - Deleting the Displayed Image

1296Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One].2 Press the OK button.The Print this image screen appears.3 Use

Page 38 - Turning the Camera On and Off

1306Playback/Deleting/Editing9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the paper size.You can select only the print sizes available with the prin

Page 39 - Common Operations

1316Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF setting].2 Press the OK button.The DPOF setting screen appears.Use the

Page 40 - Using the Button Functions

1326Playback/Deleting/EditingEditing ImagesBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You

Page 41 - Playback Mode

1336Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size.6 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Quality Lev

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1346Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can crop part of a picture and save it as a separate image.1 Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to sel

Page 43 - Voice Recording Mode

1356Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor.1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the im

Page 44 - How to Set the Menus

1366Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters.You can choose from thirteen filters: B&W, Sepia,

Page 45 - 6 Press the MENU button

1376Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the color filter (eight colors).The color bar appears.6 Use the four-way con

Page 46 - Example of Menu Operation

12Guide IndicationsA guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation.The buttons are indicated as shown below.Names o

Page 47 - Menu List

1386Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the digital filter. You can choose from five fi

Page 48 - [B Set-up] Menu

1396Playback/Deleting/Editing7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].If the image is protected, it is automatically save

Page 49 - Operating the Mode Palette

1406Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter.1 Use the four-way contro

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1416Playback/Deleting/Editing6 Press the OK button.The overwrite confirmation screen appears.7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]

Page 51 - Playback Mode Palette

1426Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two.1 Use the four-way con

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1436Playback/Deleting/Editing7 Press the four-way controller (2) to play back a movie. Press (2) again to pause the movie at the point you want to sav

Page 53 - Saving the Display Mode

1446Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen.6 Press the OK button.The Extract screen appears.7 Press the four-way control

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1456Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to appear with red eyes.1 Enter the Playback mode and press

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1466Playback/Deleting/EditingManually compensate for red-eyes in images if the red-eyes were not automatically identified. 5 Press the OK button.“Sele

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1476Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera.1 Us

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131Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

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1486Playback/Deleting/Editing8 Press the OK button.The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3M.To switch to the screen for registering a

Page 59 - Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

1496Playback/Deleting/EditingCopying FilesYou can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This funct

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1506Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [  ] and press the OK button.All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card

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1517SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsYou can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.1 Press the f

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1527SettingsFormatting 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

Page 63

1537SettingsYou can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound. You

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1547Settings3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].4 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the fou

Page 65 - Playing Back Movies 1p.111

1557SettingsYou can set the first two seconds of your favorite recorded sound as the user sound and then use this as the start-up sound or shutter sou

Page 66

1567SettingsYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy],

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1577Settings8 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Date].9 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to month.10 Use the four

Page 68

141Getting StartedPowering the CameraInstall the battery provided with the camera.1 Open the battery/card cover.Slide the battery/card cover in the di

Page 69

1587SettingsThe date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)” (p.28) serve as the Home Time settin

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1597Settings7 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).Select O (On) if the De

Page 71

1607SettingsYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, P

Page 72

1617SettingsYou can change the image folder name from the standard name to the date that pictures were taken. When the name is changed to the date, pi

Page 73

1627SettingsYou can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.1 Sel

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1637SettingsYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels.1 Select [Brightness Level] on the [B Set-up] menu.2 Use the four-way con

Page 75

1647SettingsYou 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-u

Page 76 - Setting the Digital Zoom

1657SettingsYou can return all the settings other than the date and time, world time, Language/ , and video out to the default settings.1 Select [Rese

Page 77 - Selecting the Focus Mode

1668AppendixAppendixList of CityThis is a list of cities which you can choose for the World Time.Region City Region CityNorthAmericaHonoluluAfrica/Wes

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1678AppendixDefault SettingsThe table below lists the factory default settings.Last Memory SettingYes : The current setting (last memory) is saved whe

Page 79

15Getting Started1If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.21)•

Page 80 - Selecting the Flash Mode

1688AppendixItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageMemoryFlash Mode On Yes Yes p.78Drive Mode Off Yes Yesp.67 to p.72Focus Mode Off

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1698Appendixz [B Set-up] MenuItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageFormat--- - p.152SoundOperation Volume3Yes Yesp.153Playback Volum

Page 82 - The pull-down menu appears

1708Appendixz Playback Mode Palette ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageu SlideshowInterval 3 sec Yes Yesp.114Screen Effect W

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1718Appendixz Capture Mode and FunctionsYes: Available No: Not availableFlashManual Focus, Infinity, Macro, Pan FocusSelf-timerContinuous ShootingRem

Page 84

1728Appendix*1: If you enter this mode when LCD is set to Off, the LCD monitor returns to normal display.*2: Flash is fixed to off.*3: Available only

Page 85

1738Appendix* Blank means no changes of settings.1: Fixed to Flash Off2: Set to Flash Off (Setting can be changed)3: Fixed to 4M (2304×1728)4: Fixed t

Page 86 - Adjusting the White Balance

1748AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.USB cable I-USB17 (∗)AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)Camera case O-

Page 87 - Manual Setting

1758AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.Compression error Compression of the image yo

Page 88 - [AF Setting]

1768AppendixMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.Image folder could not be createdThe large

Page 89

1778AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyCamera will not turn onBattery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install battery.Bat

Page 90 - Aux. AF Light

16Getting Started1Use the battery charger D-BC8 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the

Page 91 - Exposure

1788AppendixVery occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the c

Page 92 - Setting the Sensitivity

1798AppendixMain SpecificationsCameraImage Storage Capacity and Recording Time (When using a 256 MB SD Memory Card)Still PicturesMovie* The above tabl

Page 93

1808AppendixWhite Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, ManualLens Focal Length 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm (equivalent to 37.5 mm -

Page 94 - 640 (640×480)

1818AppendixPower SupplyFlash Type Auto flash with red-eye reduction functionFlash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye , Flash On + Red-ey

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1828AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

Page 96 - Compensating for Camera Shake

1838Appendix• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in

Page 97

1848AppendixFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

Page 98 - Setting the Green Button

Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX IMAGING COMPANYA Division of PE

Page 99

1868AppendixInformation on disposal for users1. In the European UnionIf your product is marked with this symbol, it means that usedelectrical/electron

Page 100 - Taking Pictures

1878AppendixIndexAAC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Access lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Auto Picture Mode . . . . . . .

Page 101 - Setting the Image Sharpness

17Getting Started1• The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes.The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0°C –

Page 102 - Setting the Color Saturation

1888AppendixNNight Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Nine-Image Display . . . . . . . . . . 113Number of recordable images . . . 18OOK button

Page 104 - Saving the Settings

PENTAX Corporation2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)Julius-Voss

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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

Page 106 - 3 Press the OK button

18Getting Started1• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 180 (at 23°C with the LCD

Page 107

19Getting Started1The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz

Page 108 - Playing Back Sound

20Getting Started1Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the WorldABBFCSNorth America U.S.A., Canada 9Europe, Former Soviet UnionIcel

Page 109 - Recording a Voice Memo

21Getting Started1If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is re

Page 110 - Playing Back a Voice Memo

22Getting Started1To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “USING YOUR

Page 111 - Playing Back Images

231Getting StartedInstalling the SD Memory CardAn SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a

Page 112 - Playback/Deleting/Editing

24Getting Started1Data BackupVery occasionally, data stored in the built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you down

Page 113 - Playing Back Movies

25Getting Started1Choose the image size and quality best suited to your purpose.Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer i

Page 114 - Normal Display

26Getting Started1 Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality• The above table indicates the approximate number of images and record

Page 115

27Getting Started1 Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) and QualityThe default setting is C.• The above table indicates the approxim

Page 116 - Slideshow

1We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with th

Page 117 - 10 Press the OK button

281Getting StartedInitial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears whe

Page 118 - 4 Press the OK button

29Getting Started14 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [W].5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the desired city (Hometown).

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30Getting Started17 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to the month.8 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.Change the d

Page 120

31Getting Started1• When the Initial Settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MEN

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322Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesThe simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depen

Page 122 - 6 Press the OK button

33Quick Start2The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.Press halfwayThe focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release

Page 123 - Deletion (Protect)

342Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesYou can display the still picture you have just taken.1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a

Page 124 - 8 Press the OK button

35Quick Start2You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Green button, using the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]

Page 125 - 4 Turn the camera on

363Common OperationsCommon OperationsTurning the Camera On and Off1Press the power switch.The power indicator is illuminated by a green light. The len

Page 126 - Unit (optional)

37Common Operations32 Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four seconds in Capture Mode.The lens retracts two seconds after you start holding

Page 127 - Printing Single Images

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

Page 128

383Common OperationsUsing the Button Functionsw/x Zoom buttonChanges the size of the subject. (1p.32)Q Playback buttonSwitches to the Playback mode. W

Page 129 - Printing All Images

39Common Operations3w/x Zoom buttonPress w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p

Page 130

40Common Operations3If there are recorded indexes:When (4) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the previous index.When (5) is pressed

Page 131

41Common Operations3Shutter release buttonWhen pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording.When pressed for more than one secon

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423Common OperationsSetting the MenusWhen you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and

Page 133

43Common Operations36 Press the OK button or the four-way controller (4).The setting is saved and the screen returns to Step 3.6 Press the MENU button

Page 134 - Editing Images

44Common Operations3Example of Menu OperationRec. ModeMENUExitRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceAF SettingAE MeteringSensitivityAWBAuto7MSet-up

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45Common Operations3[A Rec. Mode] MenuMenu ListItem Description PageRecorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p.80Quality Level For selecting

Page 136 - Cropping Images

46Common Operations3[B Set-up] MenuItem Description PageFormat For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.152SoundFor adjusting the operat

Page 137 - Rotating the Displayed Image

473Common OperationsOperating the Mode PaletteOnce you press the four-way controller (3), the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor. You can edit an

Page 138

3• Before charging the battery, check that the battery charging contacts of both the camera and the charging stand are clean and dry. Dirt and liquid

Page 139 - 9 Press the OK button

48Common Operations3qPicture modeLandscape modeLets you capture the natural colors of landscape views.p.57<Flower mode Lets you take brightly color

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49Common Operations3Playback Mode PaletteIcon Item Description PageSlideshow For playing recorded images successivelyp.114Resize For changing the size

Page 141 - Selecting the Slim Filter

504Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking PicturesCapture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images.• To chan

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51Taking Pictures4Histogram DisplayThe brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the lef

Page 143

52Taking Pictures4A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (dist

Page 144 - Editing Movies

53Taking Pictures4In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using Green mode settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] men

Page 145 - Dividing a Movie

54Taking Pictures4* The Green Mode settings are as shown below.Flash ModeDefault setting is , (Auto). a (Flash Off) can also be selectedDrive ModeDefa

Page 146 - Extracting Movies

55Taking Pictures4In (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture

Page 147 - Red-eye Compensation

56Taking Pictures4In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select

Page 148

57Taking Pictures4You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 9 available modes in Picture mode.1Press the four-way con

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4• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the packa

Page 150

58Taking Pictures4When Portrait Mode is selected, you can switch between Portrait Mode and Kids Mode.“Kids Mode” is good for taking pictures of fast m

Page 151 - Copying Files

59Taking Pictures4In Pet mode, you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color you

Page 152

60Taking Pictures47 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is c

Page 153 - Green button

61Taking Pictures4You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capt

Page 154

62Taking Pictures4This mode enables you to take movies and sounds.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use t

Page 155 - Changing the Sound Settings

63Taking Pictures44 Press the shutter release button.Shooting starts. You can change the size of the image using the zoom button.x: makes the subject

Page 156 - Changing the Sound

64Taking Pictures4Camera shake and blurring are reduced because the camera automatically increases the Sensitivity setting to allow for low light leve

Page 157 - 2 Press the OK button

65Taking Pictures4You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the

Page 158 - Changing the Date and Time

66Taking Pictures47 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green butto

Page 159 - 11 Press the OK button

67Taking Pictures4In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press the four-way

Page 160 - Setting the World Time

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

Page 161

68Taking Pictures4• The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button.• If you press the shutter release button

Page 162 - 5 Press the MENU button

69Taking Pictures4You can switch the Drive mode to Continuous Shooting mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is press

Page 163 - 4 Press the 4 button

70Taking Pictures4• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.• Continuous Shooting is not available for Movie or Frame Composite mode.

Page 164 - Playback

71Taking Pictures4You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).1 Press the f

Page 165 - Setting Power Saving

72Taking Pictures4You can not only shoot images with the shutter release button, but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the

Page 166 - Setting the Guide Display

73Taking Pictures4You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.1 Press the zoom button in Capture mod

Page 167

74Taking Pictures4The digital zoom is set to O(On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (O

Page 168 - List of City

754Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsFocus modeSelecting the Focus Mode=Autofocus modeThe camera focuses on the object in the autofocus are

Page 169 - Default Settings

76Taking Pictures41 Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the focus mode.3 Press the OK butto

Page 170 - Appendix

77Taking Pictures4After the focus is corrected, press the OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen.Press the four-w

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6USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY... 1Care to be Taken During Handling...

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78Taking Pictures4Flash Modes1 Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the flash mode.Selecting

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79Taking Pictures43 Press the OK button.The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.Saving the Flash Mode 1p.102• Using the flash

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80Taking Pictures4You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [7M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640].The more pixels there are, the larg

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81Taking Pictures44 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recording pixels.5 Press the shutter release button halfway.The camera is ready to

Page 176 - Optional Accessories

82Taking Pictures4You can choose the image compression ratio.The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the file size. The Recorded Pixels

Page 177 - Messages

83Taking Pictures44 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the quality level.5 Press the shutter release button halfway.The camera is ready to tak

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84Taking Pictures4You can select a white balance function best suited to the light conditions at the time of shooting. The Auto setting adjusts white

Page 179 - Troubleshooting

85Taking Pictures45 Press the shutter release button halfway.The camera is ready to take the picture.Place a white material such as a piece of white p

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86Taking Pictures4You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the

Page 181 - Main Specifications

87Taking Pictures44 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area.6 Pres

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7Setting the Functions (Program Mode)... 56Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (

Page 183 - Power Supply

88Taking Pictures4The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditi

Page 184 - WARRANTY POLICY

89Taking Pictures4You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.AE Metering Modes1 Press the MEN

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90Taking Pictures4You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.Sensitivity1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A

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91Taking Pictures4You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or undere

Page 187 - Declaration of Conformity

92Taking Pictures4You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] men

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93Taking Pictures44 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].The re

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94Taking Pictures4When you set Movie anti-shake to On, you can compensate for camera shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies.4 Use th

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95Taking Pictures4You can choose the Instant Review time from Off (no display), 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., and 5 sec.1 Press the MENU button in

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96Taking Pictures4You can register one of the two functions: Green Mode (p.53) or Fn Setting (p.97) on the Green button. The function can be activated

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97Taking Pictures4You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by pr

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