User manual PENTAX OPTIO Z10

Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. 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. 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 · PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · SDHC logo ( ) is trademark. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. · There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product. Regarding Product Registration In order to serve 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. USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. 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 camera is taken apart. · 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. · 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 a card is accidentally swallowed. · 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. · 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 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 a fire, or leave the battery in a high-temperature location (above 140°F/60°C). The battery could heat up, catch fire, or explode. · Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. The battery could explode or catch fire. · 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 battery leakage at all should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. Do not rub them. · If any battery leakage at all should come in contact with skin or clothes, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. · 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. · Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth. About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter 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 100-240V 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. 2 · If thunder storm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. 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. 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. · 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. · Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. This can cause overheating or malfunctions. · 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. 3 Care to be Taken During Handling · When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing 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 traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. · The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable. · Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene. · Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. · This camera is not waterproof. Do not use this camera where it might come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid. · Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove the camera from its case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. · Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof performance. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked. · 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 a high temperature 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. · Refer to "Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card" (p.28) regarding the SD Memory Card. · Please note that formatting an SD memory card or built-in memory will delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera's memory at your own risk. · 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. · The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the battery charger D-BC72. Do not use it with any other equipment. 5 Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................15 Names of Parts...............................................................................16 Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................17 Monitor Indications .........................................................................18 Getting Started 21 Attaching the Strap.............................................................................21 Powering the Camera .........................................................................22 Charging the Battery.......................................................................22 Installing the Battery .......................................................................23 Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................25 Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................26 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures ........................29 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........30 Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................32 Playback Mode ...............................................................................33 Initial Settings .....................................................................................34 Setting the Display Language.........................................................34 Setting the Date and Time..............................................................36 Quick Start 39 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................39 Playing Back Still Pictures.................................................................41 Playing Back Images ......................................................................41 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image ......................................41 Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................42 Common Operations 43 Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................43 A Mode .........................................................................................43 Q Mode ........................................................................................45 Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................48 Setting with the Menus ...................................................................48 Menu List ........................................................................................51 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................53 6 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................57 Setting the Playback Mode.............................................................60 Taking Pictures 62 Taking Pictures ...................................................................................62 Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................62 Setting The Functions (Program Mode) .........................................63 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) ..........................64 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Digital SR (Blur Reduction) Mode)............................66 Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite) ....................................67 Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone/Portrait) ..................68 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................70 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................72 Using the Self-timer ........................................................................74 Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) ...........................................................75 Using the Zoom ..............................................................................76 Using the Digital Wide Function .....................................................79 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ......................................82 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode .........................83 Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................85 Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................85 Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................87 Selecting the Recorded Pixels........................................................89 Selecting the Quality Level .............................................................91 Adjusting the White Balance...........................................................92 Setting the AE Metering..................................................................94 Setting the ISO Sensitivity ..............................................................96 Setting the Autofocus Conditions ...................................................98 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) ........................100 Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................101 Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)......................................102 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ..........................................103 Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................104 Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................105 Recording Movies .............................................................................107 Recording a Movie........................................................................107 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ....................................109 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................110 Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................111 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode).................................................................................112 Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function .....................113 7 Selecting the Focusing Method for Recording Movies .................114 Setting the Optical Zoom ..............................................................115 Playing Back and Deleting Images 116 Playing Back Images ........................................................................116 Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode.................................116 Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................116 Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display ..........117 Zoom Playback.............................................................................119 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .....................120 Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR....................................121 Slideshow .....................................................................................123 Playing Back Movies ........................................................................125 Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................125 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................126 Deleting Images ................................................................................127 Deleting a Single Image/Sound File .............................................127 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display)............................................................129 Deleting All Images and Sound Files............................................131 Recovering Deleted Images .........................................................132 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........133 Editing and Printing Images 135 Editing Images ..................................................................................135 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)............................135 Cropping Images ..........................................................................137 Copying Images and Sound Files.................................................138 Using the Digital Filters.................................................................140 Red-eye Compensation................................................................143 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................144 Editing Movies ..............................................................................146 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................150 Printing Single Images..................................................................150 Printing All Images........................................................................152 Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................153 Connecting the Camera to the Printer ..........................................153 Printing Single Images..................................................................154 Printing All Images........................................................................156 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................157 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer .....................................157 8 Recording and Playing Back Sound 158 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ....................................158 Playing Back Sound .........................................................................160 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.....................................................161 Recording a Voice Memo .............................................................161 Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................162 Settings 163 Camera Settings................................................................................163 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory ..............163 Changing the Date and Time........................................................164 Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................166 Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................168 Setting the World Time .................................................................170 Changing the Display Language ..................................................172 Changing the Image Folder Name ...............................................173 Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................174 Changing the Video Output Format..............................................175 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................176 Using the Power Saving Function ................................................177 Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................178 Setting the Guide Display .............................................................179 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................180 Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................181 Displaying the Clock Mode ..............................................................182 Appendix 183 List of World Time Cities..................................................................183 Default Settings.................................................................................184 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................188 Optional Accessories .......................................................................190 Messages...........................................................................................191 Troubleshooting................................................................................194 Main Specifications ..........................................................................196 WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................200 Index...................................................................................................205 9 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown in illustrations, such as in the one below. 2 4 3or 5or 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. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the "Still Picture Capture Mode", the mode for recording movies is referred to as the "C mode" and the mode for recording sound files is referred to as the "O mode". This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back movies and sound files. A mode Q mode 10 Composition 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 or playing back images straightaway. 2 3 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 chapters below. 4 4 Taking Pictures ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions. 5 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images from the camera. 6 6 Editing and Printing Images ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. 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 the Help section in the ACDSee for PENTAX software. 7 8 7 Recording and Playing Back Sound ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains how to record sound files or add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back sound files. 9 8 Settings ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions. 9 Appendix­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ This section deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories. 11 Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio Z10 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Advanced Movie Recording and Picture Taking Functions The Optio Z10 has an anti-shake function to prevent camera shake during movie recording. (p.113) You can also take pictures while recording a movie. (p.108) For recording the action of sporting events as a movie while capturing the winning shot in a picture. Add Fun Frames to Your Pictures! With the Optio Z10, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.67) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame. (p.144) For decorating your pictures with a frame. 12 Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the Optio Z10 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (p.116, p.135) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the LCD monitor lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. (p.53, p.60) A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette for a few seconds after each mode is selected. (p.53, p.60) Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.64) Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio Z10, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar format. (p.118) This lets you quickly find the image or sound file you want to play back. 13 Perfect Size for Carrying Around With You! With its sporty and sharp design and excellent portability, the Optio Z10 is just right to slip into a pocket of your bag or hang round your neck, so you always have it with you, like your cell phone. It has a useful clock function, "Clock Mode" for telling the time too. (p.182) Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The Optio Z10 lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies. (p.135) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the Optio Z10, you can recover them again. (p.132) Resize (p.135) , Cropping (p.137) , and Red-eye Compensation (p.143) can be used, while the image is displayed in Playback mode. You can divide a movie into two, stitch two movies together or select a frame from a movie to save as a still picture. (p.146) 14 Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Optio Z10 Strap O-ST20 (*) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW70 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72(*) Battery charger D-BC72 (*) AC plug cord (*) PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. The battery charger and AC plug cord are only sold as a set (Battery Charger Kit K-BC72). For other optional accessories, refer to "Optional Accessories" (p.190). 15 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self timer lamp (red) Speaker Microphone Lens Flash Lens cover/power switch Back LCD monitor Power indicator Tripod socket DC input terminal PC/AV terminal Terminal cover Terminal cover Card cover Battery cover 16 Names of Operating Parts Lens cover/power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to "Understanding the Button Functions" (p.43 - p.47) for an explanation of the function of each button. 17 Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 1 2 3 4 5 +1.0 38 6 7 8 9 10 11 01/01/2007 14:25 12 13 14 Shooting mode (p.53) Flash mode (p.87) Drive mode (p.74, p.75) Focus mode (p.85) Camera shake warning (p.83) Digital zoom icon (p.76) Intelligent zoom icon (p.76) 7 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator (p.24) 10 Focus frame (p.39) 11 EV compensation (p.82) 12 Date and time (p.36) 13 World time setting (p.170) 14 Date Imprint icon (p.104) 18 Histogram + Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 8M 1 2 200 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1/250 F3.3 +1.0 +1.0 6 7 8 9 10 Bright portion (blinks red) Dark portion (blinks yellow) Shutter speed Aperture Recorded pixels (p.89) Quality (p.91) White balance (p.92) AE Metering (p.94) ISO sensitivity (p.96) Histogram (p.84) About the Bright and Dark Portions When there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, the indicated area blinks red as a warning. Similarly, when there is an area that is so dark it appears black, the indicated area blinks yellow as a warning. Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.120) 19 A11 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 100 - 0038 8M A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 B10 200 1/250 F3.3 01/01/2007 14:25 A9 A10 A1 Playback mode (p.60) A9 Captured date and time (p.36) w : Still Picture Playback A10 Four-way controller guide Mode (p.59) A11 Key lock icon (p.65) P : Digital SR (p.121) B1 Bright portion (blinks red) (p.19) A2 Folder number (p.173) B2 Recorded pixels (p.89) A3 File number B3 Quality (p.91) A4 Protect icon (p.133) B4 White balance (p.92) A5 Voice memo icon (p.162) B5 AE Metering (p.94) A6 Battery indicator (p.24) B6 ISO sensitivity (p.96) A7 Volume icon (p.162) B7 Dark portion (blinks yellow) (p.19) A8 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory B8 Shutter speed (without card) B9 Aperture a : SD Memory Card B10 Histogram (p.84) r : Card is write-protected In Normal Display, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed in two seconds. Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) Four-way controller (3) Four-way controller (4) Four-way controller (5) 3 button 2 3 4 5 MENU Zoom button 4/W button Shutter release button Green/i button OK SHUTTER X ,i 20 Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. 1 Getting Started 2 1 1 2 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight. 21 Powering the Camera Charging indicator While charging: Lights red Charging finished: Turns off Battery charger 1 Getting Started 22 Battery 3 1 AC plug cord To power outlet 2 Charging the Battery Use the battery charger to charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Note: AC plug cord "Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)" 1 2 3 4 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC72. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is facing down. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging is finished. Remove the battery from the battery charger when charging is finished. · The time required to fully charge the battery is about 90 minutes (max.). The appropriate ambient temperature for charging the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions.) · The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace with a new battery. · Do not use the battery charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72, as the charger may overheat or be damaged. · If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery. 1 Getting Started Battery cover Battery Installing the Battery Use the battery that is provided with the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first time. 1 2 3 1 2 Open the battery cover. When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open. Insert the side of the battery with the PENTAX logo pointing toward the back of the camera. Close the battery cover. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery out. Removing the Battery 23 1 Getting Started 24 · This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI72. Use of any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction. · Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. · Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on. · If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. · The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera is left without the battery for a long time. · Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the battery fully charged) Image Storage Capacity*1 (flash used for 50% of shots) 180 pictures Movie Recording Time*2 65 min. Sound Recording Time*2 190 min. Playback Time*2 150 min. *1: Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (with LCD monitor on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and 23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. *2: According to the result of in-house testing. · In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the temperature decreases. · Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures. · Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the Screen Display (green) (green) (yellow) (red) [Battery depleted] indicator on the LCD monitor. Battery Status Adequate power remains. Battery is running low. Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. The camera will turn off after this message appears. 4 1 Getting Started AC plug cord 1 2 DC terminal AC adapter 3 Using the AC Adapter Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC63 (optional) is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a PC. 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to DC input terminal of the camera with the 2 marks facing the same direction. Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. · Make sure that the lens cover is closed (the camera is turned off) before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. · Make sure that the AC plug cord and the power cord connecting the AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. The data may be lost if either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. · Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read "USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY" (p.1) before using the AC adapter. · Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC63 before using the adapter. · The battery cannot be charged inside the camera even when the AC adapter is connected. 25 Installing the SD Memory Card 1 SD Memory Card socket 26 Getting Started Backing Up Data Card cover SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sound files are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted. (p.32) · Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices. Refer to "Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory" (p.163) for instructions on formatting. · Make sure that the lens cover is closed (the camera is turned off) before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. · The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels and quality level. (p.29) · The power indicator blinks while the SD Memory Card is being accessed (data is being recorded or read). The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in another location. 1 2 Open the card cover. When you slide the battery cover out, it springs open. Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the back of the camera (the side with the LCD monitor). Push the card in all the way. Images and sound may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way. 1 Getting Started 3 Close the card cover. Close the card cover in the opposite direction of 2, and slide it in the opposite direction of 1 to fasten it closed. Removing the SD Memory Card 1 2 Open the card cover. Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it. Pull the card out. 27 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card · The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion Write-protect of existing data or formatting of the card. switch r appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected. · Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. · Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while data is being saved to the card, images or sound files are being played back, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. · Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. · Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. · The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. PENTAX does not accept any liability for data that is deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being recorded or accessed. · If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer. · Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. · Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. · When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time. · For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. 1 Getting Started 28 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures Choose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use the pictures you have taken. Higher quality levels and numbers of pixels produce clearer images, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken (stored in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD Memory Card). The quality of the captured photo or printed picture also depends on the quality level, exposure compensation, resolution of the printer and a variety of other factors, so you do not need to select more than the required number of pixels. As a rough guide, i (1600×1200) is adequate for making postcard-size prints. Refer to the table below for the appropriate settings according to use. Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use Recorded Pixels E 3264×2448 f 2592×1944 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 Clearer g 2304×1728 Use For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC. 1 Getting Started For making postcard-size prints. For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. The default setting is E (3264×2448). Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C D E Best Better Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. The default setting is D (Better). 29 Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level for still pictures on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.89 1 Getting Started 30 Selecting the Quality Level 1p.91 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity (Approximate numbers of pictures) C (Best) Built-in 256 MB Memory 13 pictures 62 pictures 21 pictures 97 pictures 26 pictures 121 pictures 33 pictures 151 pictures 52 pictures 242 pictures 104 pictures 476 pictures 208 pictures 953 pictures D (Better) Built-in 256 MB Memory 26 pictures 121 pictures 40 pictures 186 pictures 52 pictures 242 pictures 65 pictures 299 pictures 87 pictures 401 pictures 175 pictures 802 pictures 303 pictures 1386 pictures E (Good) Built-in 256 MB Memory 40 pictures 186 pictures 58 pictures 267 pictures 75 pictures 346 pictures 95 pictures 435 pictures 128 pictures 586 pictures 222 pictures 1016 pictures 416 pictures 1906 pictures E3264×2448 f 2592×1944 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 · The above figures may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, shooting mode and SD Memory Card, etc. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies Choose the recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate (number of frames per second) according to how you intend to use the movies you have taken. The higher the number of recorded pixels and quality level, the clearer the details, but the bigger the file size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie, but the bigger the file size. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels, quality level and frame rate in [Movie] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies 1p.109 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies 1p.110 Selecting the Frame Rate 1p.111 Appropriate Number of Recorded Pixels According to Use m (640×480) D (320×240) Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 1 Getting Started The default setting is m (640×480). Appropriate Quality Level According to Use C D E Best Better Good Grainier images Clearer images The default setting is C (Best). Appropriate Frame Rate According to Use 30fps 15fps Produces high quality movies, but reduces the total recording time. Increases the total recording time because the file size is smaller. The default setting is 30fps (frames per second). Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, Frame Rate and Recording Time (Approximate recording time) 30fps Built-in 256 MB Memory 3 min. C 49 sec. 47 sec. m 1 min. 5 min. D 640×480 6 sec. 5 sec. 1 min. 7 min. E 41 sec. 42 sec. 1 min. 6 min. C 19 sec. 3 sec. D 1 min. 8 min. D 320×240 47 sec. 12 sec. 2 min. 11 min. E 31 sec. 33 sec. 15fps Built-in 256 MB Memory 1 min. 7 min. 38 sec. 28 sec. 2 min. 10 min. 13 sec. 10 sec. 3 min. 14 min. 16 sec. 57 sec. 2 min. 11 min. 31 sec. 33 sec. 3 min. 15 min. 28 sec. 53 sec. 5 min. 23 min. 3 sec. 6 sec. Sound Built-in 256 MB Memory 41 min. 17 sec. 3 hr. 8 min. 53 sec. · The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of SD Memory Card used. · Recording can continue until the built-in memory/SD memory card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC card). If recording stops at 2 GB, start recording again to continue to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 2 GB. 31 Turning the Camera On and Off Lens cover/power switch Power indicator 1 Getting Started 1 Open the lens cover. The camera turns on and the power indicator turns on. If the Initial Setting screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.34 to set the display language and/or current date and time. 2 Close the lens cover. The camera turns off and the power indicator turns off. Taking Pictures 1p.62 Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked automatically when the camera turns on. + appears on the LCD monitor when there is no SD Memory Card inserted in the camera. In this case, images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory. r appears instead of a when the write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the locked position. Images and sound cannot be recorded when the write-protect switch is locked. Memory status 38 01/01/2007 14:25 32 Q button 1 Getting Started Playback Mode Use this mode when you want to play back an image or sound file straightaway without taking any more pictures. 1 Press and hold the playback button for two seconds. The LCD monitor turns on and the camera starts in Playback mode. To switch from Playback Mode to A mode, open the lens cover. Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.41 33 Initial Settings Set the language, time, and date after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. 1 Getting Started Four-way controller 4 button 3 button The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in "Setting the Display Language" below to set the language, and in "Setting the Date and Time" (p.36) to set the current date and time. Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages below for instructions. · To change the language, follow the steps in "Changing the Display Language" (1p.172). · To change the date and time, follow the steps in "Changing the Date and Time" (1p.164). Setting the Display Language 1 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the display language. English Dansk Svenska Deutsch Finnish Polish Czech Italiano Hungarian Nederlands MENU Cancel OK OK 34 2 Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. If the desired settings for [Hometown] and daylight saving time appear, press the 4 button again to display the [Date Adjust] screen. Go to "Setting the Date and Time" (p.36). Go to Step 3 in "Setting Hometown and DST" if the desired settings do not appear. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel DST OFF 1 Getting Started OK OK Daylight saving time If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure, perform the following operation to set the language back. When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language and press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears in the selected language. When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the 4 button. Press the 3 button. Press the four-way controller (5). Use the four-way controller (32) to select [Language/ ]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Language/ screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the language. Press the 4 button. The [W Setting] menu appears in the selected language. The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset Hometown and the Date and Time, refer to the pages below for instructions. · To change Hometown, follow the steps in "Setting the World Time" (p.170). · To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in "Changing the Date and Time" (p.164). 35 Setting Hometown and DST 3 1 Getting Started 36 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Initial Setting English Hometown New York MENU Cancel 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. DST OFF Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (3). OK OK The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the 4 button. The Initial Setting screen appears. Press the 4 button. The Date Adjust screen appears. Next, set the date and time. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the date and time display style. mm/dd / yy 24h 01/01/2007 0:00 OK OK 3 4 5 6 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [24h]. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time MENU Cancel Use the four-way controller (23) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display). Press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Date Style]. mm/dd / yy 24h 01/01/2007 0:00 OK 1 Getting Started OK Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Date]. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time MENU Cancel mm/dd / yy 24h 01/01/2007 0:00 OK OK 7 8 Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to the month. Date Adjust Date Style Date Time mm/dd/ yy 24h 01/01/2007 0:00 OK Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month. Change the day and year in the same manner. MENU Cancel Next, change the time. If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. OK 9 Press the 4 button. The setting is set and the camera returns to capture status. Language, Date, Time, Hometown, and DST can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. · To change the language, follow the steps in "Changing the Display Language" (1p.172). · To change the date and time, follow the steps in "Changing the Date and Time" (1p.164). · To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in "Setting the World Time" (1p.170). 37 1 Getting Started 38 When the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the 3 button. In this case, the Initial Setting screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. If you press the 4 button in Step 9, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds. The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in [Hometown] on the Initial Setting screen. Refer to "List of World Time Cities" (p.183) for the video output format of each city set as the Initial Setting, and "Changing the Video Output Format" (p.175) for changing the setting of the video output format. Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Zoom/w/x button 2 Quick Start The standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. 1 2 Open the lens cover. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture mode. 38 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor. 01/01/2007 14:25 3 4 The focus frame in the middle of the LCD Focus frame monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the captured area by pressing the Zoom/w/x button to the left or right. x : enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.40) Press the Green button to switch to the Green Mode and let the camera set all the shooting functions automatically. Selecting the Green Mode is the easiest way to ensure that pictures come out well. (p.64) 39 Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. 2 Quick Start 40 Press halfway The focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The green focus frame lights on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will light red. Press fully Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully. · Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall · Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back · Horizontal lines or intricate patterns · Fast moving objects · When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture · Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background) Instant Review The image appears on the LCD monitor for one second (Instant Review) immediately after it is captured. You can change the Instant Review time. (p.100) You can delete the image during Instant Review by pressing the i button. Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Shutter release button Q button Four-way controller 2 Quick Start Playing Back Images 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. In this manual, this is called Q mode (Playback mode). Displaying one image in full in Q mode (Q mode default setting) is called single-image display. Press the Q button again in Q mode or press the shutter release button halfway to switch to A mode. File number 100 - 0038 01/01/2007 14:25 Playing Back the Previous or Next Image 1 2 Press the Q button after taking a picture.