User manual PENTAX OPTIO S4I

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. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl) (for Belgium & Luxembourg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (http://www.pentax.be) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX U.S.A., Inc 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (http://www.pentax.com) PENTAX Canada Inc. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentaxcanada.ca) PENTAX Corporation Digital Camera Operating Manual · Printed on recycled paper · Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57343 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2004 01-200402 Printed in Japan To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio S4i 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 Optio S4i 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, industrial enterprise or as items for 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. 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. Regarding trademarks · The SD logo is a trademark. · PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. · Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. · The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation. Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved. · This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enables digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching II is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. · "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. · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 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 These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. About the Camera Warning · Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks. · If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. · Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. · To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed. · Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks. · If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest PENTAX service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock. 1 Caution · Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. · Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. · Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. · Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. · Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. · If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. · If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. About the Battery Charger D-BC8 and the AC Adapter D-AC8 Warning · Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Use with a power source or voltage other than that designed can cause a fire or electrical shock. The specified voltage is 100-240 V AC. · Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock. · If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. · If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electrical shock. · If lightning should be present during using, unplug the power cord and discontinue using. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. · Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire. 2 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 while it is still plugged in. · Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the battery charger. · Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock. · Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction. · To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent. · Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the ones specified. This can cause overheating or malfunctions. 3 Care to be Taken During Handling · 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, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this product. · The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable. · Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. · Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. · Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. · Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. · Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc. · The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. · The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. · Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance. 4 · 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, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. · Refer to "Precautions when using an SD Memory Card" (p.21) regarding the SD Memory Card. · Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or malfunction. · Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the LCD monitor. · When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera. 5 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .................................................... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling .......................................................... 4 Contents .................................................................................................. 6 Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9 Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 10 Names of Parts...................................................................................... 11 Names of Operating Parts ..................................................................... 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Strap .................................................................................... 13 Powering the Camera ................................................................................ 14 Installing the Battery .............................................................................. 14 Removing the Battery ............................................................................ 14 Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 15 Using the AC Adapter (optional)............................................................ 18 Installing the SD Memory Card ................................................................. 20 Image Size and Quality ......................................................................... 22 Initial Settings............................................................................................. 23 Setting the Display Language ............................................................... 23 Setting the Date and Time..................................................................... 24 Quick Start 26 Taking Still Pictures ................................................................................... 26 Playing Back Still Pictures ........................................................................ 28 Playing Back an Image.......................................................................... 28 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ............................................. 28 Rotating the Displayed Image ............................................................... 29 Common Operations 30 Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................ 30 Lens Closed Playback Mode ................................................................. 31 Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 31 Using the Button Functions ...................................................................... 32 Capture Mode........................................................................................ 32 Playback Mode ...................................................................................... 34 Voice Recording Mode .......................................................................... 35 Setting the Menus ...................................................................................... 36 How to Set the Menus ........................................................................... 36 Menu List ............................................................................................... 38 Taking Pictures 40 Taking Pictures .......................................................................................... 40 Taking Pictures by the Simplest Procedure (Green Mode) ................... 40 Setting the Functions (Program Mode).................................................. 41 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ....................................................................................... 42 6 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ........................... 43 Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) .................................... 44 Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)............................ 46 Taking Soft-Contoured Pictures (Soft Focus Mode).............................. 48 Taking Posterization-Type Pictures (Posterization Mode)..................... 49 Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ........................ 50 Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ........................................ 52 Taking Underwater Pictures (Marine Mode).......................................... 53 Taking 3D Pictures (3D Image Mode) ................................................... 55 Using the Self-Timer.............................................................................. 60 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional).............................................. 61 Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) .............................. 62 Using the Zoom ..................................................................................... 63 Taking Time-Lapse Moving Pictures ..................................................... 65 Setting the Shooting Functions ................................................................ 66 Changing the Mode ............................................................................... 66 Selecting the Capture Mode .................................................................. 66 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ................................ 68 Selecting the Focus Mode ..................................................................... 69 Selecting the Flash Mode ...................................................................... 71 Selecting the Recorded Pixels .............................................................. 72 Selecting the Quality Level .................................................................... 73 Adjusting the White Balance ................................................................. 74 Changing the Focusing Area ................................................................. 76 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure .............. 77 Setting the Sensitivity ............................................................................ 78 Setting the Instant Review Time............................................................ 79 Setting the Image Sharpness ................................................................ 80 Setting the Color Saturation .................................................................. 81 Setting the Image Contrast.................................................................... 82 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)............................................. 83 Saving the Settings .................................................................................... 84 Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ......................................................... 84 Registering Functions in User Mode ..................................................... 85 Recording and Playback 86 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ............................................. 86 Playing Back Sound................................................................................... 87 Adding a Voice Memo ................................................................................ 88 Setting the Record Voice Memo to [Off] ................................................ 88 Playback/Deleting/Editing 89 Playing Back Images ................................................................................. 89 Playing Back Still Pictures ..................................................................... 89 Zoom Display ........................................................................................ 89 Playing Back Moving Pictures ............................................................... 91 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .............................. 92 Nine Image Display ............................................................................... 93 Slideshow .............................................................................................. 94 7 Deleting Images, Moving Pictures and Sound ........................................ 95 Deleting a Single Image or Sound......................................................... 95 Deleting All Images ............................................................................... 97 Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) ........................ 98 Viewing Images on a TV ............................................................................ 99 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ....................................................... 100 Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 100 Printing All Images .............................................................................. 102 Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 103 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ................................................. 103 Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 104 Printing All Images .............................................................................. 105 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ....................................................... 105 Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ........................................ 106 Editing Images.......................................................................................... 107 Changing the Image Size and Quality ................................................. 107 Trimming Images................................................................................. 109 Copying Files............................................................................................ 110 Settings 112 Camera Settings ....................................................................................... 112 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..................... 112 Changing the Start-up Screen ............................................................. 113 Changing the Sound Settings.............................................................. 114 Changing the Date and Time .............................................................. 115 Setting the World Time ........................................................................ 116 Changing the Display Language ......................................................... 118 Changing the Video Output Format..................................................... 119 Changing the USB Connection Mode ................................................. 119 Sleep Timeout ..................................................................................... 120 Setting Auto Power Off ........................................................................ 120 Registering a Function (Custom Function) .......................................... 121 Setting the QUICK Button ................................................................... 122 Resetting to Default Settings ............................................................... 123 Setting the Alarm ..................................................................................... 124 Checking the Alarm ............................................................................. 124 Setting the Alarm ................................................................................. 124 Turning the Alarm Off .......................................................................... 125 Appendix 126 List of City Codes..................................................................................... 126 Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 127 Messages .................................................................................................. 128 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 130 Main Specifications.................................................................................. 132 WARRANTY POLICY ................................................................................ 134 8 Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 1 2 Quick Start ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. 2 3 Common Operations ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective "Taking Pictures", "Recording and Playback", "Playback/Deleting/Editing" and "Settings" chapters. 3 4 Taking Pictures ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions, including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode best suited to the situation. 4 5 Recording and Playback ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image, and how to play back voice memos. 5 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV, how to delete, resize and trim images, and how to print images directly to the printer. 6 7 Settings ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions. 8 Appendix­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble. 7 8 The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. 1 indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. R, B, C, F, G, H, <, I, S, L, N, K, J, W, K, V, W, D, E, M The icons above the title show the Capture modes that can activate the function. RBFGH