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    Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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    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
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    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 batteries or unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric
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    batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • Do not place your finger in your eyes or in your mouth. Handling Precautions for Batteries • This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH or AA nickel
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    cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. • The lens on this camera
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    toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry. • 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
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    USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 3 Contents 5 Composition of the Operating Manual 11 Camera Features 12 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
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    the Playback Mode 58 Taking Pictures 61 Taking Pictures 61 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode 61 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode 62 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Blur Reduction Mode 63 Taking Pictures
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    Back Movies 115 Playing Back a Movie 115 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 116 Deleting Images 117 Deleting Single Images/Sound the Digital Filters 129 Using the Brightness Filter 130 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 131 Red-eye Compensation 133 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF
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    Off 160 Setting the Guide Display 161 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset 162 Changing the Start-up Screen 163 Appendix 164 List of World Time Cities 164 Default Settings 166 Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode 169 Optional Accessories 170 Messages 171 Troubleshooting 173 Main
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    . indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. A mode 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
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    Memo 10
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    still pictures and how to edit images with the camera. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for 8 instructions on saving images to a computer and installing ACDSee for PENTAX, and refer to ACDSee for PENTAX Help for instructions on editing and printing images with a computer. 7 Recording and
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    camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The Optio M20 Picture) (p.61). The camera selects the appropriate shooting mode* depending on the scene. A guide appears when you select
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    By connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable, you can print images directly from the camera. In addition, a computer. Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! With the Optio M20, you can display recorded images and sound files by date in calendar
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    Camera Optio M20 Strap O-ST51 (*) Dock insert O-DI58 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW58 USB cable I-USB7 (*) AV cable I-AVC7 (*) Two AA alkaline batteries PC Connection Manual Operating Manual (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories
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    Names of Parts Front Back Strap lug Shutter release button Ambient light sensor Speaker Power switch Flash Self-timer lamp (red) Microphone Lens DC coupler cable cover PC/AV terminal LCD monitor ImageLink Terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket 15
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    Names of Operating Parts 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.46) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in
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    mode (p.52) 2 Flash mode (p.81) 3 Drive mode (p.72, p.73) 4 Focus mode (p.79) 5 Camera shake icon (p.77) 6 Digital zoom icon (p.74) 7 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 8 Remaining image storage capacity 9 Battery indicator (p.22
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    indicator (p.22) A7 Volume icon (p.147) A8 Memory status (p.32) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected A9 Captured date and time (p.37) A10 Four-way controller guide A11 Key lock icon (p.64) B1 Bright portion (blinks red) (p.17) B2 Recorded pixels (p.83
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    Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST51) supplied with the camera. 1 2 1 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight. 19
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    1 1 2 Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Pull the battery/card cover in
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    the batteries correctly. If the batteries are incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. Wipe the ends of the batteries and insert them into the camera. • Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, Sound Recording Time, and Playback Time (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and fresh batteries
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    will return to normal performance when the batteries reach room temperature. • Due to their characteristics, AA alkaline batteries may not allow the camera to make full use of its capabilities, and therefore they are not recommended except for emergency use. • Due to their characteristics, AA
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    Adapter with a Household Power Supply Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC51 (optional) with a household power supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer. (The AC adapter kit K-AC51 includes AC adapter D-AC5, DC coupler D-DC51, and AC plug cord D-CO2
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    AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock. Be sure to read "FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA" (p.1) before using the AC adapter. • Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K-AC51 before using the adapter. Using the AC Adapter Abroad The AC adapter kit
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    Getting Started Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World North America U.S.A., Canada A B BF C S 1 9 Europe, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ukraine, Austria, Former Soviet Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Greece, Sweden, Union Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, 9 France
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    inserted. (p.32) • Be sure to use this camera to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to "Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory" (p.148) for instructions on formatting. • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
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    battery/card cover. Pull the battery/card cover in the direction of 1 and flip the cover open in the direction of 2. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card 1 socket so that the label is facing toward the LCD monitor. Push the card in until it clicks. Images and sound
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    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 • For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website or contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. 28
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    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
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    412 93 522 m 640× 480 87 489 127 712 175 979 • 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 and frame rate (number of frames per second
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    . 11 min. 7 sec. 51 sec. Sound Built-in Memory 128MB 17 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 36 min. 58 sec. • The above figures are based on PENTAX standard shooting conditions and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of
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    off. Taking Pictures 1p.61 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
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    the power switch while holding down the Q button. The LCD monitor turns on while the lens is closed and the camera turns on in Playback Only Mode. To switch from Playback Only Mode to A mode, turn the camera off and then turn it on again. Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.41 33
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    controller 4 button 3 button The Language/ screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in . Language, Date, and Time can be changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions. • To change the language, follow the steps in "Changing the Display Language" (1p
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    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.153). • To change the Date and Time, follow the steps in "Changing the
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    Getting Started Setting Hometown and DST 3 14 5 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Hometown]. Press the four-way controller (5). The Hometown screen appears. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city. Press the four-way controller (3). Initial Setting English
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    Getting Started Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display style. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust 1 The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. 2 Date Style mm/dd/yy 24h Use the four-way controller (23) Date 01/01/2006 to choose the date and time display
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    Getting Started 9 1 Press the 4 button. 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.155). • To change the date and time,
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    the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. 38 The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode. 2 Confirm the subject monitor for one second (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or built-in memory. (p.40) 39
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    the way down to take the picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully. • Objects that
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    Q button 2 Four-way controller 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
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    2 3 button Q button Four-way controller 4 button i button Quick Start Rotating the Displayed Image 1 Press the Q button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345)
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    Common Operations Common Operations Understanding the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 7 8 A Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) 2 Shutter release button Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode. (Except in s, 3 and \ modes) (p.39)
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    5 Four-way controller (2) : Changes the drive mode. (p.72, p.73) (3) : Displays the Capture Mode Palette. (p.52) (4) : Changes the flash mode. (p.81) (5) : Changes the focus mode. (p.79) (23) : Adjusts \ in \ mode. (p.80) 6 4/W button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (p.77)
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 3 7 Common Operations 8 Q Mode 1 Power switch Turns the camera off. (p.32) 2 Shutter release button Switches to A mode when pressed halfway. (p.106) 3 Zoom/f/y button Press f during single-image display to change to nine-Image display.
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    Common Operations 5 Four-way controller (2) : Plays back and pauses a movie or sound file. (p.115, p.145) (3) : Displays the Playback Mode Palette. (p.59) (45) Stops a movie or sound file during playback. (p.115, p.145) : Displays the previous or next image and sound file during single-image
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    Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [u Setting] menu Sound Date Adjust World Time 10/14/2006 English MENU Exit The setting is complete and the camera returns to A mode 38 10/14/2006 14:25 100-0038 10/14/2006 14:25 The setting is
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    Common Operations A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during menu operation. Ex those AWB White Balance Focusing Area items that can be selected with the current ISO AUTO Sensitivity camera settings. MENU ৾C aકn c e l OKࠨO೰K 5 Use the four-way controller (23)
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    of Images 6 Press the Q button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. 3 Saving the Setting and Continue with Menu The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen
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    Zoom For choosing whether to use the digital zoom function p.75 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.92 Memory For choosing whether to save the set values of the shooting function or return to the defaults when the p.96 camera is turned off Sharpness For choosing sharp
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    Page Format For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in 159 Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off automatically p.160 Quick Zoom For displaying an Green button in Capture mode p.56 Guide Display For setting to display guides when an icon is selected in Capture
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    1, 2 3 Setting the Shooting Mode 3 The Optio M20 has a variety of shooting modes that let you can also set to hide the guides. Refer to "Setting the Guide Display" (p.161) for instructions. 3 Press the 4 button. 38 The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 10/14
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    are 15 available shooting modes. 3 1 b Auto Picture Selects the best capture mode. (p.61) 2 R Program The basic picture-taking mode. You can let the camera set the functions or choose various functions yourself. (p.62) 3 A Night Scene Ideal for taking night views. It is best to use a tripod in
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    & Snow For capturing images with dazzling backgrounds, such as beaches or snowy mountains. 0 \ Sport Ideal for taking fast-moving action shots. The camera keeps the moving subject in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. a c Blur reduction Uses higher sensitivity to reduce blur when
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    Common Operations c E Pet Ideal for taking pictures of pets. The camera keeps the moving pet in focus until the shutter release button is pressed. You can select settings according to the color of your pet's coat. (p.
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    to choose the function you want to set and press the 4 button. White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity MENU Cancel OK OK 4 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. 56
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    0.0 3 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the settings and press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status. • If the Green Mode has been assigned to the Green button, the camera enters the Green Mode (p.64) 1.5 seconds after the Green button is pressed. • If a function other than
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    Common Operations Setting the Playback Mode Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode to display the Playback Mode Palette. You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the 4 button. 100-0038 3 10/14/
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    of a picture p.126 p Image/Sound Copy For copying images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice p.127 versa. s Image Rotation D Digital Filter For rotating still pictures For changing the color of still pictures p.42 p.129 3 q Brightness Filter For changing
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    the Playback Mode Palette. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mode. Landscape Choose a Playback Mode if the camera is in Q mode. A guide of the selected mode appears after MENU OK OK approximately two seconds when a mode is selected. 3 Press the 4 button. Landscape
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b (Auto Picture). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Press the shutter release button 38 halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Program). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Set the functions you want to use. 38 Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p.79 - p.95) for details of how
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c (Blur reduction). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Set the functions you want to use. 38 Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p.79 - p.95) for details of
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    enjoy easy picture-taking using standard settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 4 1 Press the Green button in A mode. 38 The camera switches to the Green Mode. Press the Green button again to return to the status before the Green Mode was selected. 2 Press the shutter
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    [H Setting] menu, - (key lock icon) and a message appear. 4 • When the camera is turned off in the Green Mode, it turns on in the Green Mode next time the D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review 1 sec Sharpness G (Standard)
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    Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select A (Night Scene). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus
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    6 Y Taking Pictures Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) In Y (Frame Composite mode), you can take pictures using the frames stored in the camera. 4 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame
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    Taking Pictures 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. 8 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The number of recorded pixels is fixed at h and the quality level at D. • The continuous shooting
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    . The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select I (Portrait). 3 Press the 4 button. The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When the location of the subject's face is recognized, a yellow focus frame appears on the LCD monitor at the
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    recognize the location of the subject's face, the camera focuses using the normal Focusing Area (Multiple). • The digital zoom function cannot be used in I mode. • Continuous Shooting cannot be used in I mode. • In I part of the face covered or if the subject is not looking toward the camera. 4 70
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    or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Choose whichever you prefer.) 5 Press the 4 button. 38 The Pet mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus
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    the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 4 Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer. Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. g The picture is taken
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    (45) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take a series of Drive Mode Continuous Shooting pictures. 3 Press Y mode. • You can continue shooting until the memory capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full. • The interval of continuous
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    the Zoom/w/x button in A 38 mode. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the
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    . Mode 2/3 0.0 EV Compensation The selected setting is saved. Movie 4 Press the 3 button. Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w 4 The setting is complete and the camera Memory returns to capture status. MENU Exit Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.96 Taking Pictures 75
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    0.0 The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Movie 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Digital Zoom QUICK I n s t a n t R e v i e w to select [ 1/3 EV steps. 4 Press the 3 button. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. • If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you
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    : Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Info. For details of each display mode, refer to "Monitor Indications" (p.16). • S appears when camera shake is likely to occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and the self-timer function. (p.72) • Only I and the focus frame are displayed on the LCD
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    Using the Histogram Number of pixels→ A histogram shows the brightness distribution of an image. The horizontal axis represents brightness (dark at the left and bright at the right) and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels. The shape of the histogram before (Dark) ←Brightness→
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    .7 in.). The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Only digital zoom is available the front to the back, is focused sharply. \ Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A
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    four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide. 2 : for distant focus 3 : for closer focus Press the 4 button. Focus Mode Manual Focus OK OK 5 2 1m \ indicator OK OK The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. The focus position is fixed five seconds
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    Taking Pictures 1 2 s b R A q < I i \ c Q E D Y Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes , Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. 4 a Flash Off The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography
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    flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. Flash Mode Auto OK OK [About the red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the flash may
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    Taking Pictures 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 MENU Rec. Mode 1/3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit b R A q < I i \ c Q E D Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose from seven recorded pixels settings for still pictures. The larger your
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    Area 2M ISO AUTO Sensitivity 1024 640 MENU ৾C aકn c e l OKࠨO೰K Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • When shooting mode is set to Y, the number of recorded pixels is set to h and
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    level is displayed when the Quality Level MENU ৾C aકn c e l OKࠨO೰K setting is changed. 5 Press the 4 button. The Quality Level setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. 85
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    Taking Pictures • Quality level is set at D when shooting mode is set to Y. • When shooting mode is set to d, the number of recorded pixels set in [Movie] on the recording mode menu is set. (p.102) • If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green
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    -way controller (23) to change the setting. 5 Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. MENU Cancel OK OK 6 Press the MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to "Manual Setting" (p.88) for instructions on adjusting the white balance
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    similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand. 1 In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). 2 Point the camera at the blank 4 sheet of white paper or similar White Balance material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame
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    Focusing Area 5 Press the 4 button. ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel OK OK The Focusing Area setting is saved. 6 Press the MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. • In Y mode, [Focusing Area] can only be set to J (Multiple) or K (Spot). • In b and I mode
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    200 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. • Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light 400 conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by 800 noise. 1600 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the
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    Taking Pictures • When shooting mode is set to c, the sensitivity is automatically adjusted to between 64 and 1600. • If you use the [Sensitivity] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.56) Saving the Sensitivity 1p.96 4 91
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    appears. 0.0 EV Compensation 5sec 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Movie 3sec Digital Zoom 2sec to change the display time. QUICK I n s t a n t Review setting is saved. 6 Press the MENU button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Instant Review 1p.40 92
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    The following setting is saved. F (Soft) Saturation Contrast G (Normal) H (Hard) MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The Sharpness setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Sharpness] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button
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    The following setting is saved. F (Low) Saturation Contrast G (Normal) H (High) MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The Saturation setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Saturation] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button
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    The following setting is saved. F (Low) Saturation Contrast G (Normal) H (High) MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The Contrast setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Contrast] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.56
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    camera settings even when the camera is turned off. For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On) (the settings are saved when the camera the camera is camera is turned off.) If you MF Position The manual focus position set ) P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom]
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    O (On) or P (Off). Zoom Position MF Position 6 Press the 4 button. White Balance MENU Cancel OK OK The Memory setting is saved. 7 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Taking Pictures 97
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    Recording Movies 4, 5 1, 2 3 d 4 Recording a Movie This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode. The Capture Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select d (Movie). Movie MENU OK OK
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    enlarges the subject w : widens the area that is captured by the camera 4 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording starts. • The flash ) • You can use the optical zoom and digital zoom before starting to record, and the digital zoom while recording. • Changing the LCD monitor display
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    Taking Pictures 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7 1, 8 MENU Rec. Mode 1/3 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies You can choose from two recorded pixels settings for movies: [m 640×480] and [D 320×240]. 4
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    recorded pixels is displayed when the Recorded Pixels setting is changed. 7 Press the 4 button. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.30 4 101
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    when the Quality Level setting is changed. MENU Cancel OK OK 7 Press the 4 button. The Quality Level setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.30 102
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    when the Frame Rate setting is MENU Cancel OK OK changed. 7 Press the 4 button. The Frame Rate setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies 1p.30 103
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    Mode Full Color Movie anti-shake B&W 7 Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel Sepia OK OK The Color Mode setting is saved. 8 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. The color mode setting cannot be changed after a movie is recorded. 104
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    ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit d Setting the Movie Anti-Shake Function In d (Movie mode), you can use the Movie anti-shake function to correct camera shake. 4 1 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. 3 Press the four
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    Playing Back Images Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is The camera switches to A mode. When an SD Memory Card is inserted, images, movies and sound files saved in the SD Memory Card are displayed. Remove the SD Memory Card
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Still Pictures Refer to "Playing Back Images" (p.41) for instructions. 5 107
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Zoom/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine captured images on the LCD monitor at a time. 1 5 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y button. Frame
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images Switching to Folder Display or Calendar Display In nine-image display, press f on the Zoom/f/y button to switch to folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch between folder display and calendar display. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom
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    ×8). Holding down y on the Zoom/f/y button changes the magnification continuously. You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion of the image is magnified. Guide The following operations can be performed while the magnified image is displayed. Four-way controller
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    5 Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) Setting 3/3 to select O (On) or P (Off). Quick Zoom O : Jumps to ×8 magnification Green Button Guide Display P : Pressing y on the Zoom/f/y button Reset once magnifies the image in stages from ×1.1 to ×8.0 MENU Exit 4 Press the 3 button. The
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    Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Q mode. Pressing the 4/W button changes the display mode. Refer to p.18 for details of each display mode. Normal Display 100-0026 10/14/2006 14:25 OK Histogram + Info 5 100-0026 7M OK ISO
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    Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4 MENU OK OK Playing Back and Deleting Images Slideshow You can play back recorded images one after another. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Playback Mode
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    or a picture with sound skips to the next image. • Sound files made in Voice Recording mode are not played back in the slideshow. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.116 114
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    Playing Back Movies 2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back a Movie You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at the same time. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie you want to play back. 2 Press the four-way
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    ) terminal. 3 Turn the AV device on. When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that plays back images are different, turn TV), refer to the operation manual of the device and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected. 4 Turn the camera on. • You are
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    Deleting Images Delete images and sounds with mistakes or that are unnecessary. Playing Back and Deleting Images 1, 3 4 2 Deleting Single Images/Sound Files You can delete single images and sound files one at a time. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.122) 5 1 Enter the Q
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    Deleting a Sound File If sound has been recorded with an image (p.146), you can delete the sound without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image with sound. 2 Press the i button. The confirmation screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller
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    Playing Back and Deleting Images 1 3, 5 3, 6 2, 4 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display) You can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. 1 In Q mode, press f on the Zoom/ f/y
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    4 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) Delete all selected images/sounds to select [Select & Delete]. 6 Press the 4 button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. Select & Delete Cancel MENU OK OK 5 Playing Back and Deleting Images
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    3 4 1, 2 Deleting All Images You can delete all the images and sound files at once. Protected images and sound files cannot be deleted. (p.122) 1 Press the i button in Q mode. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 2 Press the i button. A confirmation dialog appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (
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    Slideshow 1, 2, 4, 6 3, 5, 7 MENU OK OK Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) Playing Back and Deleting Images You can protect stored images and sound files from being accidentally deleted. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears.
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    7 Press the 4 button. MENU Cancel OK OK All the images and sound files are protected. Protected images and sound files will be deleted when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. To cancel the Protect setting on all your images and sound files, select [Unprotect] in Step 6. 123
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    quality of a selected image, you can make the file size smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available. • Movies cannot
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    6 Press the 4 button. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. If the image is protected, a confirmation screen does not appear. The image is automatically saved with a new file name. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the 4 button.
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    5 1, 2, 3, 5 4, 6 5 Slideshow MENU OK OK Trimming Images You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image. 1 2 3 64 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to trim. Press the four-way controller (3). The
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    Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory Card has been inserted in the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode. The Playback Mode Palette appears. 2 Use
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    Card to the Built-in Memory Selected images and sound files from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in memory one at a time. 4 copied with the image. • When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory, it is assigned a new file name. 6 Editing and Printing Images 128
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    The Playback Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select D (Digital Filter). 6 4 Press the 4 button. The digital filter selection screen appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. You can preview the results of the filter effect. 6 Press the
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    image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Movies or images taken with another camera cannot be edited using [Digital Filter] or [Brightness Filter]. An error message appears if you choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the
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    a Frame (Frame Composite) Editing and Printing Images This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the four
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    frames available in the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card, in Step 3, select Y (Frame Composite) and press the 4 button. Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/optio_frame.html • The three frames stored in the internal
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    level as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message appears in Step 4. • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this
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    Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or
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    5 Press the 4 button. 100-0017 The message [DPOF setting for this image] appears. To make DPOF settings for DPOF setting for this image another image, use the four-way controller (45) to select another image. Copies 00 Date If DPOF settings have already been made Date MENU Cancel for an
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    not to insert the date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera. 1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode. Refer to Steps 1 to OK OK The DPOF settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the DPOF setting screen. The number of copies specified in
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    of the images (printing multiple images on a single sheet) cannot be performed directly from the camera. Make the settings on a printer supporting index printing function or use a PC. 6 Connecting the Camera to the Printer 1 Select [PictBridge] for the [USB Connection] mode on the [u Setting] menu
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    Printing Single Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image]. 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose
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    to the settings made on the printer. Paper Type with more E supports higher quality paper. 6 Quality with more E indicates higher print quality 3 button to cancel printing. • The self-timer lamp lights while the camera is communicating with the printer, and blinks while the card is being accessed
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    Printing All Images 1 In the printing mode selection screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images]. Select printing mode All Images Single Image DPOF AUTOPRINT OK OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting screen appears. 3 Choose the number of copies and 100-0017 Print all images
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    . Refer to p.134 for instructions on how to make the camera and printer when you have finished printing. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Editing and Printing Images Printing Using ImageLink This camera camera on the dock insert to connect the camera
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    • Some printer functions may not work when using the camera with a printer dock. • The camera cannot be connected to another printer or PC via USB while connected to the printer dock. 6 142 Editing and Printing Images
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    Playing Back Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound with the camera. The microphone is located above and to the left of the lens on the camera. When recording sound, aim the camera to obtain the best conditions. Auto Picture Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Speaker
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    5 Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. • If you press and hold down the shutter release button for more than one second in Step 4, recording continues until you take your finger off the button. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. 7 144 Recording and Playing Back Sound
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    playback Four-way controller (4) Rewinds approx. 5 seconds Four-way controller (5) Advances approx. 5 seconds 4 Press the four-way controller (3). Playback stops. If an SD Memory Card is inserted and you press and hold the Q button for more than one second in step 1, sound recorded in the internal
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    Adding a Voice Memo to Images You can add a voice memo to your still pictures. Slideshow 1, 2, 3 4, 5 MENU OK OK Recording a Voice Memo 1 2 3 7 4 Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture to which you want to add a voice memo. Press the four-way
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    2 1, 2, 3 Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. U appears on images with voice memos in single-image display. 2 Press the four-way controller (2). 100-0038 10/14/2006 14:
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    will delete protected images and any data recorded on the card with a camera other than this camera. • SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format] on the [u Setting
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    How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/࡞ࢊ 1/3 2006/10/14 English MENU ਞE xၭi t Changing the Sound Settings You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound. 1 Use the four-way
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    7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off] and press 4 button. The selected sound type is saved. 8 Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way as in Steps 5 to 7. Select [On] or [Off] for the self-timer sound. 9 Press the 3 button. The
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    Date and Time You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Adjust] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjust The Date Adjust screen
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    corresponding to the time. 13 Press the 4 button. The date and time settings are saved. When you finish the settings and press the 4 button, 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
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    How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/࡞ࢊ 1/3 2006/10/14 English MENU ਞE xၭi t Setting the World Time The date and time selected in "Setting the Date and Time" (p.37) and "Changing the Date and Time"
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    city selected as the Hometown city Press the 4 button. The Select time setting is saved. 7 Press the 3 button twice. The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. X (Destination) appears on the LCD monitor when the camera returns to A mode and World Time is selected. 38 10/14/2006 14:25 Settings 154
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    How to display the [u Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/࡞ࢊ 1/3 2006/10/14 English MENU ਞE xၭi t Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can
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    saved in separate folders by the date they were taken. Folder Name Standard XXXPENTX (where XXX is the 3-digit folder number) Date XXX_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style is set to [dd/mm/yy]. Picture taken with standard folder
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    on whether you are going to connect the USB cable to a PC or a PictBridgecompatible printer. Refer to the PC Connection Manual for instructions on connecting the camera to a computer. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection] on the [u Setting] menu. 2 Press the four-way
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    Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/࡞ࢊ 1/3 2006/10/14 English MENU ਞE xၭi t Changing the Video Output Format When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 1 Use the four-way controller
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    Auto LCD Dimmer is turned off. USB Connection PC Video Out NTSC Auto LCD Dimmer Auto Power Off 3min 3 Press the 3 button. MENU Exit The camera returns to Capture mode or 8 Playback mode. To change the setting, perform the above steps again. The Auto LCD Dimmer does not function in the
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    4 button 3 button Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/࡞ࢊ 1/3 2006/10/14 English MENU ਞE xၭi t Setting Auto Power Off You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off
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    3/3 to select O (On) or P (Off). Quick Zoom The following setting is saved. On : Display Off : Hide Green Button Guide Display Reset 3 Press the 3 button. MENU Exit The camera returns to Capture mode or Playback mode. To change the setting, perform the above steps again. 8 Settings 161
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    Setting Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/࡞ࢊ 1/3 2006/10/14 English MENU ਞE xၭi t Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to "Default Settings" (p.166) for the reset settings. 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset
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    an image to be displayed as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the Q button. The camera enters Q mode. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is formatted. • Select [Off] to hide the
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    Appendix List of World Time Cities The following are cities that can be set for [Hometown] and [Destination] in World Time. Region City Video output Region City Video output North Honolulu NTSC Africa/ Jerusalem PAL America Anchorage NTSC West Asia Nairobi PAL Vancouver NTSC
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    • The video output mode shown in the Video output column in the table on the left is selected when Hometown is selected in Initial Setting (p.34). • Change the video output mode manually when Hometown in [World Time] of the [H Settings] is changed. 9 165 Appendix
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    (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off. No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off. * : The setting Pixels Quality Level 9 Movie Color Mode Frame Rate Movie anti-shake Digital Zoom Instant Review Flash Mode Drive Mode Memory Focus Mode Zoom Position
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    Item MF Position White Balance Sensitivity Memory EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Sharpness Saturation Contrast Default Setting Off Off Off Off On Off On Normal Normal Normal Last Memory Setting - - - - - Reset Setting Yes Yes
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    Item Default Setting Quick Zoom Green Button Guide Display Off Green Mode On Playback Mode Palette Items Item Default Setting Interval Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect Start-up Screen Optio Logo screen 3 sec Wipe On On Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Page
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    Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes \ (Manual Focus) No Yes Yes Yes No*4 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recorded Pixels No Yes *6 # Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Movie No # # # Yes # Yes Yes # # # Digital Zoom No Yes Yes Yes Yes # Yes Yes Yes No Yes Instant Review Memory No Yes Yes Yes
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    A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. AC adapter kit K-AC51 This kit includes the DC coupler D- (*) Strap O-ST51 (*) O-ST24 Genuine leather strap O-ST8 Silver chain strap O-ST30 Camera case O-CC58 Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the
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    ) Memory card error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to display or copy the images on or sound in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or your computer. The largest file
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    Data being processed This message appears when the camera takes more than five seconds to display an image due to image processing, or when the SD Memory Card or built-in memory is being formatted. Messages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Batteries are not installed Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Camera is finished. Shutter will not release No available space on Insert SD Memory Card with available SD Memory Card or in space or delete unwanted images. (p.26,
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    press shutter release button fully (p.40), or use Manual Focus mode. (p.80) Subject is not in focus Subject is not in focusing area Position subject in focus frame in middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press
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    compact digital still camera with 640×480 pixels), D (320×240 pixels) Sensitivity Auto, manual (64/100/200/400/800/1600: Standard Output Sensitivity) "Good" Storage Medium Built-in memory (approx. 21.9 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card Appendix Approximate Image Storage Capacity and
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    for reference only. The actual recording time may vary depending on the SD memory card and the subject. White Balance Lens Digital Zoom LCD Monitor 9 Playback Functions Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm (equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm in
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    (full zoom range) Pan focus : Approx. 1.4 m - ∞ (Wide), approx. 5.8 m - ∞ (Tele) Manual focus : Approx. 0.1 m - ∞ (Wide), approx. 0.6 m - ∞ (Tele) * Face Recognition AF is 1 second - until built-in memory or SD Recording Time Memory Card is full Digital Filter B&W, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple,
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    Supported 94 (W) × 61 (H) × 23 (D) mm (excluding operating or protruding parts) 130 g (excluding batteries and SD Memory Card) 170 g (including batteries and SD Memory Card) Two AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, AV cable, software (CDROM), strap, dock insert, operating manual, Quick Guide
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    PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station
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    this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 9 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the
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    has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
  • Pentax 18626 | M20 Operating Manual - Page 184
    . The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio M20 9 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2006, Colorado Appendix 182
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    Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There exists a separate collection system for these products. Used electric/electronic
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    portions 17 Brightness Filter 130 Browse Built-in Memory ... 106 C Calling up menus 56 Camera shake 74, 77 Capture Mode Palette ......... 52 Changing volume ...... 145, 149 Checking the Daylight G 87 Default setting 34 Delete i 42, 117 Deleting sounds 118 Digital Filter 129 Digital Zoom 75
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    Button | .......44, 46, 56 Green Mode s 64 Guide Display 60, 161 H Histogram 78 I ImageLink 141 Infinity Manual K 87 Memory 96 Movie anti-shake 105 N Nine-image display f ...... 108 NTSC 158 Number of pixels 83 Number of recordable images 30 O 4/W button .... 44, 46 Optional accessory
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    94 Saving by date 156 Saving settings 96 SD Memory Card 26 Select time 154 Self-timer 43, 45 Slideshow 113 Soft b 81 Soft (digital filter 129 Sound settings 149 Sound types 149 9 V Video output format 158 Viewing a guide 60 Voice Memo 146 W White Balance 87 World Time 153 Z
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    Memo
  • Pentax 18626 | M20 Operating Manual - Page 190
    Memo
  • Pentax 18626 | M20 Operating Manual - Page 191
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    Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado 80234
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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance
from your camera, please read
the Operating Manual before
using the camera.