Names of Parts Front Zoom lever (p.45) Shutter release button (p.24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20) Flash (p.56) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (green) (p.69, p.66) Remote control receiver (p.70) Speaker (p.125) Lens Digital Camera PC/AV terminal (p.87, p.132) Microphone (p.30) Operating Manual Q button (p.25) Strap lug (p.13) Back Touch display (LCD monitor) (p.34, p.74, p.134) DC input terminal (p.141) 3 button (p.34, p.120) Battery/card compartment cover (p.15, p.17) Tripod socket To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Accessing the Camera Settings Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera. Monitor Indications These are the indications on the monitor during Capture or Playback mode. Capture Mode A9 A10 A11 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Playback Mode C1 C2 C3 C4 Press the Q button. This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p.25). 38 7M Press the 3 button. This displays menus to adjust the recorded pixels, EV compensation, and other advanced shooting settings (p.34, p.120). Touch the LCD monitor. This displays the [Capture Toolbar] ([Playback Toolbar] in Playback mode) to set the flash, self-timer, and other frequently used functions (p.34, p.74). 1/250 F2.7 ISOAUTO 10/25/2006 +1.0 14:25 A15 A14 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 A13 B6 30 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 7M 100-0038 C5 C6 C7 D8 ISOAUTO 1/250 F2.7 10/25/2006 14:25 C9 C8 C9 Using the touch display Use the touch display by directly touching the LCD monitor with your finger. It is recommended that you use the stylus when precise operations are required such as editing images after shooting. Touch This refers to touching the touch display with your finger or the stylus and then releasing it. Touch an icon to select it, and release to set that option (a guide display appears describing the function of the selected icon before it is set). Touch an item for more than two seconds to cancel the selection. Use this to display toolbars or select icons. Press and hold down an arrow icon (suqr) to change the setting or switch screens in some menus. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Double-touch This refers to touching the touch display twice quickly. Use this to directly set a function without having to display the guide display. Shooting mode ........................... 42 Flash mode.................................. 56 Drive mode .................................. 35 Focus mode................................. 63 Focus frame................................. 65 Camera shake warning................ 62 Shutter speed .............................. 48 Aperture....................................... 48 Digital zoom................................. 46 Memory status ............................. 20 Remaining image storage capacity ................................. 50, 52 Battery level................................. 16 Current date and time................ 123 World time setting...................... 127 EV compensation value............... 53 Recorded pixels........................... 49 Quality level ................................. 49 White balance.............................. 58 AE metering................................. 55 Sensitivity .................................... 67 Histogram .................................... 54 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 Voice memo............................... 107 Memory status .............................20 Folder name............................... 131 File number Battery level .................................16 Protect .........................................92 Voice memo playback..................82 Shooting date and time Previous/Next ..............................25 Recorded pixels ...........................49 Quality level .................................49 White balance ..............................58 AE metering .................................55 Sensitivity.....................................67 Shutter speed ..............................48 Aperture .......................................48 Histogram ....................................54 * D1 to D8 only appear when the display is set to [Standard+Histogram] (p.77). Drag This refers to touching and moving your finger or stylus across the touch display. Use this to change the displayed portion of an image or to change a setting by sliding the cursor along a setting bar. If you inadvertently select the wrong icon, drag your finger or the stylus from that icon to the desired icon, and then release your finger or the stylus to reselect. * B1 to B6 only appear when the display is set to [Standard+Histogram] (p.40). Overview of the Operating Manual First, you should read the chapters "Getting Started" and "Camera Features" while operating the Optio T20 to familiarize yourself with how the camera works. Refer to the other chapters as necessary for information on additional camera features. 1 Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to know about the camera. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. p.12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 Camera Features p.24 This chapter explains the main features of the camera including basic operations such as taking pictures, recording movies and sounds, and printing images. 3 Taking Pictures p.34 This chapter goes into more detail about various ways to take pictures, how to set relevant functions, and how to get the most out of these functions. 4 Playing Back and Editing Images p.74 This chapter explains how to play back, delete, and edit still pictures, movies, and recorded sound. 5 Printing Images p.112 This chapter explains how to print still images using PictBridge and the DPOF printing setting with a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab. 6 Settings p.120 This chapter explains how to format the SD Memory Card or the builtin memory, set the date and time, sound, LCD monitor brightness, and other camera-related functions. 7 Appendix This section details optional accessories and troubleshooting tips. p.139 * For information on transferring images to a PC and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, see the supplied "PC Connection Manual". For details on editing and printing images on a PC, see Help in the ACDSee for PENTAX software for related topics. The symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. This indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. This indicates information that is useful to know. 1 This indicates the reference page for an explanation of a related operation. 1 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 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 Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks · PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · The SD logo is a trademark. · QuickTimeTM and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. The QuickTime logo is registered in U.S. and other countries. · Red Eye software © 2003-2005 FotoNation Inc. In Camera Red Eye -- covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents pending. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Right Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. Regarding Product Registration In order to service you better, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of the front side) for more information. 2 · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product. Contents Overview of the Operating Manual.................................................................. 1 Contents .......................................................................................................... 3 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY .................................................................. 7 About the Camera .................................................................................... 7 About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter ....................................... 9 Care to be Taken During Handling................................................................ 10 1 Getting Started......................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ......................................................... 12 Attaching the Strap........................................................................................ 13 Installing the Battery...................................................................................... 14 Charging the Battery............................................................................... 14 Installing the Battery ............................................................................... 15 Removing the Battery ............................................................................. 15 Installing the SD Memory Card ..................................................................... 17 Removing the SD Memory Card............................................................. 18 Turning the Camera On and Off.................................................................... 20 Checking the Memory Card.................................................................... 20 Initial Settings ................................................................................................ 21 Setting the Language and the Date and Time........................................ 21 2 Camera Features...................................................24 Enjoy Taking Pictures.................................................................................... 24 Enjoy Recording Movies................................................................................ 28 Enjoy Recording Sounds............................................................................... 30 Enjoy Printing Images ................................................................................... 32 3 Contents 3 Taking Pictures .....................................................34 Setting the Shooting Functions ..................................................................... 34 Calling Up Frequently Used Functions ................................................... 36 Saving the Current Camera Settings...................................................... 38 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................. 40 Selecting a Shooting Mode ........................................................................... 42 Selecting the Shooting Mode in the Capture Palette.............................. 42 Composing Your Shot ................................................................................... 45 Using the Zoom .. ...