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    L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) http://www.pentax.co.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57756 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2006 01-200609 Printed in Philippines Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from
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    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 product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help
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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 battery or disconnect 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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    battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water. • Remove the battery from the camera in your eyes or mouth. About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter Warning • Do not discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use
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    bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Remove the battery and unplug the AC plug cord when not using the battery charger. • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet
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    Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the Worldwide 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 has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly
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    recovery software. Please manage your camera's memory at your own risk. • The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with the Battery charger ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation. Refer to the PC Connection Manual (bottom right of
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    of Operating Parts 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Strap 13 Powering the Camera 14 Installing the Battery 14 Removing the Battery 14 Charging the Battery 15 Charging the Battery Abroad 17 Using the AC Adapter (optional 19 Installing the SD Memory Card 21 Image Size and Quality of
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    Mode 62 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode 66 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Blur reduction Mode 67 Taking Movies (Movie Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode 73 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional 74 Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size 76 Setting
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    Power Saving 171 Setting Auto Power Off 172 Setting the Guide Display 172 Resetting to Default Settings 173 Appendix 174 List of City 174 Default Settings 175 Optional Accessories 180 Messages 181 Troubleshooting 183 Main Specifications 185 WARRANTY POLICY 188 8 Index ...193
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    Contents of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started 1 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. 2 Quick Start This chapter explains
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    of the Package Camera Optio A20 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Software (CD-ROM) S-SW56 AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) USB cable I-USB17 (∗) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charger D-BC8 (∗) AC plug cord D-CO2 Operating Manual (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked
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    terminal cover Back Shutter release button Power switch, Power indicator (green) Shake Reduction preview button Microphone Self-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF light Lens Access lamp Battery/card cover LCD monitor Tripod socket Speaker 11
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    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) MENU button Shutter release button OK button 2 Zoom button 3 for digital
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    Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 13
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    as when you inserted the battery. The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.19) • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented
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    it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the message [Battery depleted] appears. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC8. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger so that the PENTAX logo is visible
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    based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. • In general, battery performance temporarily deteriorates as the temperature decreases. When using the camera in a cold environment, keep it warm by putting it in your pocket or inside your coat
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    Getting Started Charging the Battery Abroad The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electricity supply in the country or region where used. 1
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    Getting Started Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the World 1 North America U.S.A., Canada A B BF C S 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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    long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open while you are taking pictures. • Be sure to read the operating manual accompanying the AC adapter before using the adapter. • Be sure to
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    Precautions When Using the Battery Charger or AC Adapter To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on "For using your camera 1 safely" on page 1. Refer to page 187 for the specifications of the battery charger and AC adapter
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    sure to format unused cards or cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to "Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory" (p.158) for instructions on formatting. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover
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    PENTAX website and confirm beforehand if they have compatibility with your camera. Inquiries on the card compatibility can also be answered by your nearest PENTAX service -the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely
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    that can be taken. When you select high image quality as well as a large image size, it may take ten seconds or more for the camera to finish recording after shooting. Select the appropriate number of recorded pixels and quality level on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. How to Set the Menus
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    number of images and recording time when using a 256MB SD Memory Card. • The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. Size and Quality of Movies Select the size
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    table above indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256 MB SD Memory Card. • The table above is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. 25
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    and Time) 1 Power switch Getting Started Four-way controller OK button If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below to set the display language and/or current date and time. If the Initial Setting screen appears: 1p.26 - 27
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    Getting Started 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W]. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the desired 1 city (Hometown). 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to
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    [12h] in Step 4, the setting switches between am and pm corresponding to the time. • When you finish the settings and press the OK button, the camera clock is reset to 00 seconds. • To set the exact time, press the OK button when the time signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches
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    to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the Initial Setting or Date Adjust screen will appear next time you turn the camera on. • You can change the settings on the menu. Refer to the pages below for details. 1 Language: "Changing the Display Language" (p.166) City, Daylight
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    depending on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting 36 information on button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The image appears on
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    way down (fully) to take a picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this 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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    Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Quick Start 2 Playback button Four-way controller OK button Green button Playing Back an Image You can display the still picture you have just taken. 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 100-0010
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    The image displayed on the LCD monitor is All OK OK deleted. 3 Press the Q Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. • The last picture taken appears on the LCD monitor when you switch to the Playback mode. • You can enlarge
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    button Common Operations 3 1 2 Press the power switch. The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready for taking pictures by pressing the shutter release button. • Press the Q Playback button to switch to the Playback
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    Card to the Built-in Memory 1 p.155 Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode 1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button. The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the Playback mode with the lens retracted. • Press the
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    Using the Button Functions Common Operations 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 7 Capture Mode 1 Shake Reduction preview button Enables you to review an image compensated with the shake reduction system on the LCD monitor while taking a still picture. (1p.51) 2 w/x Zoom button Changes the size of the subject.
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 3 Common Operations Playback Mode 1 w/x Zoom button Press w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p.117) Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display. (1p.113
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    For playing back voice recording files (1p.110) (2) (45) : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback. : Selects a recorded file before playback. Performs the following operations during playback. Files with no recorded indexes: (4) Rewinds five seconds. (5) Advances five seconds.
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    Common Operations 1 2 3 4 3 Voice Recording Mode 1 Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording. When pressed again, stops recording. When pressed for more than one second, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released. 2 Q Playback button
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    the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. How to Set the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide for operation appears on the LCD monitor. 3 1 Press the MENU button. The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. The
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    6 Press the Q Playback button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status. To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu 3. The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit : Saves the current setting, exit the operation and
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    Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 10M AWB AUTO 800 MENU Exit 3 OK OK Rec. Mode EV Compensation ±0.0 Movie Shake Reduction Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec Memory MENU Exit 3 OK OK To the next screen 2 [H Set-up] Menu OK Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust
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    level of the movie p.96 Movie anti-shake For compensating for camera shake of the movie automatically p.97 Shake Reduction For reducing camera shake while taking still pictures p.98 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p.76 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time
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    Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Quick Zoom Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset Description For formatting the SD Memory Card or the description for the selected item on the Mode Palette. For returning the camera settings to defaults Page p.158 p.159 p.162 p.164 p.166 p.167 p.168
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    You can edit an image or change the settings of the camera. How to operate the Mode Palette The guide display is indicated while using the Mode Palette. 1 Press the best capture mode. p.54 R Program mode Shutter Priority mode Manual Exposure mode A Night Scene mode C Movie mode Lets you take
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    color. K Food mode Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food. p.60 Blur reduction mode Lets you set the sensitivity higher to reduce camera shake and blurring. p.67 Y Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. p.70 • When you select an item on the Mode
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    140 Color Filter For processing images using the color filter p.141 Digital Filter For applying special effects such as the illustration effect or DPOF For printing images from a DPOF compatible printer or at a printing service p.130 Start-up Screen For setting the Start-up screen p.156 Y
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    displayed when the power is 1 2 3 4567 89 turned on. 36 1 Capture mode 2 Flash mode 3 Drive mode 4 Focus mode 5 Focus frame 6 Digital zoom 7 Card/Built-in memory 8 Battery indicator 9 Remaining number of recordable images 10 Date and time 11 World time setting 1/160 F2.6 08/25/2006 12
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    of the setting appears for a few seconds. Backlight Off The LCD monitor is turned off. Saving the Display Mode 1p.106 • Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur, (Anti-shake warning) will be displayed. Take pictures using the shake reduction function or with the
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    Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis Number of pixels and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (distribution chart of the brightness). The histogram will help you detect the brightness of the image you have taken. For instance,
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    need to set Shake Reduction to On on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. For instructions for setting, refer to "Setting the Shake Reduction for Still Pictures" (p.98). is activated even in Playback mode, in Voice Recording mode, or when the camera is connected to a PC or a printer with the USB cable. To reduce
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    halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 3 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is to use this function.] and - (key lock icon) appear. • When the camera switches from the Green Mode to Playback Mode, you cannot display the [H Set-up
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    F (Auto) Focusing Area J (Multiple) Focus Limiter O (On) Aux. AF Light O (On) AE Metering [ (Multi-segment) Sensitivity AUTO 4 EV Compensation ± 0.0 Digital Zoom O (On) Instant Review 0.5sec Sharpness (Standard) Saturation (Standard) Contrast (Standard) Taking Pictures 53
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    Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) In (Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from - (Normal mode), A button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus, and the selected mode icon will appear on the top left
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    Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1p.94) • When the camera selects Portrait mode, "Face Recognition AF" and "Face Recognition AE" are activated. When you point the camera at your subject's face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting focus and exposure to take a high-quality
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    Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Using the Exposure Mode and Other Fuctions R (Program mode), (Shutter Priority mode) and (Manual Exposure mode) allow you to take pictures with various aperture and shutter speed settings 4 (Exposure modes). Enjoy a wide variety of shots
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    The screen for selecting one of the three modes appears. Program Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 4 OK To Select the Program mode 4 Use the four-way 23) to select R (Program mode), and press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions when necessary. "Setting the
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    the compensation value appears below the exposure warning. Press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions when necessary. "Setting the Shooting Functions" 1p.78~p.105 To Select the Manual Exposure mode 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select Exposure mode
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    Pictures 7 Press the OK button. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Set other functions In (Shutter Priority mode), Sensitivity is fixed to AUTO800. • In (Shutter Priority mode) and (Manual Exposure mode), 4 the exposure warning is shown as follows. - When the exposure exceeds over +2.0EV
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    Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are nine 4 available modes in Picture mode. q Landscape Lets you capture the
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    4 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The focus frame on the LCD monitor will Picture modes light green when the camera is in focus. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. In Picture mode, Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness and White Balance are
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    4 In (Portrait mode) and (Kids mode), "Face Recognition AF" and "Face Recognition AE" are activated. When you point the camera at your subject's face, the camera automatically recognizes it, adjusting both focus and exposure. Portrait Lets you take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasizing the
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    switches to Portrait mode, "Face Recognition AF" and "Face Recognition AE" are activated. • In Kids mode, the automatic tracking AF function is activated. The camera continues to adjust the focus on the moving subject even after you press the shutter release button halfway. Taking Pictures 63
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    or dog icon does not affect the resulting picture. Select whichever you prefer. 5 Press the OK button. The desired Pet mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus. 7 Press the
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    clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. Press the OK button. 38 The desired text mode is selected and the camera is ready for taking pictures. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The
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    the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. Total recording time will be longer when the picture is taken at
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    the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The recorded pixels are fixed to 5M and cannot be changed. • When
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    ) to select C (Movie mode). MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Press the OK button. 12 34 The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready 00:00:23 for taking movies. 1 Movie mode icon 2 Flash Off icon 3 Card/Built-in memory 4 Recordable time 5 Movie anti-shake (On
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    not possible in Movie mode. • You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode. • Set the Movie anti-shake to Off to use the digital zoom in Movie mode. • The optical zoom cannot be used while taking movies in Movie mode. • The Focusing Area is fixed to Spot, and the
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    mode You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 4 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode. The Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Y (Frame Composite
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    7 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. • The Recorded Pixels is fixed to 3M, and cannot be changed to any other size. • Continuous Shooting is not possible in Frame Composite mode. To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green
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    Self-timer) or (2 sec. Self-timer). 3 Press the OK button. Drive Mode Self-timer The camera is ready for taking pictures using the Self-timer. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. OK OK release button fully to restart the countdown. Troubleshooting "Subject is not in focus" 1p.184 72
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    for continuous shooting. 4 Press the shutter release button OK OK halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously while pressing the shutter release button. Shooting stops when you
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    Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional). 4 Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control 1 Press the four-way controller the OK button. The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the OK OK camera is ready for taking pictures. 4 Press the shutter release button on the
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    unit E (optional). 1 digital zoom range with the remote control unit. you can change only the optical zoom range. Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service
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    or Wide mode. 4 1 Press the zoom button in Capture 198 mode. Zoom button(x) : Enlarges the subject. (Tele) Zoom button(w) : Diminishes the subject. (Wide) When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the
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    four-way controller (45) Movie Shake Reduction to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec 4 Press the shutter release button Memory MENU Exit halfway. 4 The camera is ready for taking pictures. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.106 Set the Movie anti-shake Off
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    approx. 12 cm - 40 cm (4.7 in. - 16 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button Infinity mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. z Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. Saving the Focus Mode 1p.106 78
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    low lighting in Autofocus mode. • The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825-1) for Class 1 LED product. operation is performed once just before starting to take the movie. Manual Focus In MF (Manual Focus) mode, press the OK button to enlarge the central
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    to readjust the focus position. 2 08/25/2006 12:00 • When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. • When you use Manual Focus in Movie mode, adjust the focus right before starting taking a movie. You cannot adjust the focus while taking the movie. • To change Focus
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    Taking Pictures Four-way controller OK button Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + Red-eye b Soft Flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. 4 The flash will not discharge, regardless of the
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    controller (4) in Capture mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the flash mode. Flash Mode Auto 3 Press the OK button. OK OK The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p.106 • Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the
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    Taking Pictures Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 10M AWB AUTO 800 MENU Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures You can select the number of recorded pixels from [
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    the shutter release button Quality Level White Balance AASeFEnSMseietCtittveio1nirtp0igyni7egs 5M AW3MB 2M 1024 A6u4t0o halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready for taking pictures. • Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. • The Recorded Pixels setting
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    The number of shots for the selected quality Quality Level level appears. 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. White Balance AASeFEnSMseietCtittveio1nirtp0igyni7egs AWB AUTO 800 The camera is ready for taking pictures. MENU Cancel OK OK The Quality Level setting is saved when the
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    of the subject. 4 White Balance F G H I Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light. K Manual Adjusts the white balance manually. Use this mode to reproduce colors more accurately
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    Setting Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance. 1 Select K (Manual) on the White Balance screen. 2 Point the camera at the white White Balance AWB material so that it fills the screen. 3 Press the Green button. The white balance
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    . Focusing Area Focus Limiter Aux. AF Light MENU Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area J Multiple The camera measures a wide range in the center of the monitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject. K Spot The
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    (5). The pull-down menu appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.106 Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the focusing range of the lens
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    release button MENU halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. 4 The auxiliary AF light of this camera conforms to the safety standard (IEC60825 emitter from a very short distance since you may feel dazzled. The camera does not emit the AF light under the following conditions. - In Movie
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    change the AE metering mode. Recorded Pixels 10M 5 Press the shutter release button Quality Level White Balance AWB halfway. AF Setting AE Metering The camera is ready for taking pictures. Sensitivity Auto MENU Cancel OK OK Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.106 In Shutter Priority mode and
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    Low value equals low sensitivity, and high value equals high sensitivity. 4 Sensitivity can be adjusted according to the shooting situations. Sensitivity AUTO The camera automatically selects the sensitivity from 64, 100, 200, 400 and 800. (In Blur reduction mode, 1600 is also selectable.) You can
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    to select a range. 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. MENU Cancel OK OK ISO Correction in ISO Correction in AUTO: 64 - 800). The setting cannot be changed. • In Manual Exposure mode, AUTO cannot be selected. • Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in
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    the CCD receives). This changes the 4 exposure automatically determined by the camera when you want to adjust the brightness of pictures to suite your taste controller (45) Movie Shake Reduction to change the EV setting. Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec + : Brightens the picture (overexposed).
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    . 4 The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to select [Movie]. EV Compensation ±0.0 Movie Shake Reduction Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec Memory MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Movie The Movie setting menu appears. Recorded Pixels 640
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    Level 3302f0ps Movie anti-shake Recorded Pixels appears. Rec. time 6 Press the shutter release button 00:11:35 halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready for taking pictures. Size and Quality of Movies 1p.24 4 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can select the quality level from
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    Shake While Taking Movies When you set [Movie anti-shake] to [O (On)], you can compensate for camera shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies. To reduce camera shake while taking still pictures, refer to "Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function" (p.51). 4 Use the
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    way controller (45) to Movie Shake Reduction select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec O (On) : (Shake Reduction On) is Memory on the capture screen. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. You can also select On/Off using the
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    to change the display time. EV Compensation ±50s.e0c 5 Press the shutter release button Movie 3sec Shake Reduction 2sec halfway. Digital Zoom 1sseecc Instant Review 0.5sec The camera is ready for taking pictures. Memory Off MENU Cancel OK OK The Instant Review setting is saved when the
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    controller (23) to select the function you want to Green Button Green Mode register. Shake Reduction Fn Setting 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. MENU Cancel OK OK Green Mode is registered as the default setting. 100
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    button halfway. MENU Green Button EV Compensation + + + + RSShheacakorperdnReeedsdsuPcixtieolns ESVatCuroamtipoennsation WB ISO WSCOeofhfnnitsteriatBisvatitlyance MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready for taking pictures. This function is activated only when you assign the Fn Setting to
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    The initial settings for Fn Setting Initial settings still picture mode (2) Shake Reduction (3) EV Compensation (4) Recorded Pixels (5) Quality Level Movie mode (2) Movie anti-shake (3) EV Compensation (4) Recorded Pixels (5) Quality Level Functions that can be registered on Fn Setting Setting
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    four-way controller (45) Sharpness Saturation to adjust sharpness. Contrast - : Softens the contours. + : Sharpens the contours. 4 Press the shutter release button MENU Exit halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Sharpness setting is saved when the
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    ) to adjust saturation. Rec. Mode Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast - : Reduces the saturation. + : Increases the saturation. 4 Press the shutter release button MENU Exit halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Saturation setting is saved when the
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    ) to adjust contrast. Rec. Mode Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast - : Reduces the contrast. + : Increases the contrast. 4 Press the shutter release button MENU Exit halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. The Contrast setting is saved when the
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    camera (Memory function). Select [O On] to save the setting for the menu items after turning off the camera zoom button is saved. P MF Position The manual focus position is saved. P White Balance The the [A Rec.Mode] menu is saved. P Digital Zoom The [Digital Zoom] setting (On/Off) on the [A
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    • The settings you made for the menu items not listed will always be saved after turning off the camera. • The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if you set Zoom Position to On in Memory. • Even if you set Sensitivity to Off in Memory,
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    Recording and Playback of Sound Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the SD Memory Card. Shutter release button Power switch Microphone 1 52 Speaker Press the four-way controller
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    mode. You can exit the Voice Recording mode. • Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files. • The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Aim the camera to obtain the best sound. • An index can be added by pressing the MENU button during recording. • You can record sound for maximum 12
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    Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode. Zoom button Playback button Four-way controller 1 2 5 3 4 Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recording mode. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the recording to play back. Press the four-way
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    Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. Recording and Playback of Sound Four-way controller OK button Recording a Voice Memo 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to which you want 5 to add a voice memo. 2 Press the four-
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    Zoom button Four-way controller Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 5 2 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the still picture with the voice memo that you want to play back. If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded. Press the four-way
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    Card when a card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no or "Playing Back the Previous or Next Image" (p.32) for instructions on playing back images. 6 Zoom Display You can display images 5.3×, 8.0×. You can use the guide at the bottom left of the screen to check which portion
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    NTSC Brightness Level to select [O (On)/P (Off)]. Power Saving 5sec Quick Zoom 5 Press the shutter release button Auto Power Off 3min halfway. MENU Exit The camera is ready for taking pictures. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 114
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    /Deleting/Editing Playing Back Movies You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include first frame. 4 Press the Q Playback button. The camera returns to Capture mode. No sound is output during fast-rewind and fast-forward playback.
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    is displayed. 1 Voice Memo icon 2 Card/Built-in memory icon 3 Folder name 4 File name 5 Protect icon 6 Battery indicator 7 Shooting date and time 8 Four-way controller operation guide 12 3 4 5 100-0010 /08/25/2006 12:00 8 76 Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is
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    Zoom button Four-way controller OK button Nine-Image Display/Calendar Display Nine-Image Display You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image. 2 Press w/f on the zoom button. Nine thumbnails of images are
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    Calendar Display In calendar display, the recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. You can select images by date of shooting/ recording. 1 In Playback mode, press w/f on the zoom button. Nine thumbnails of images appear. 2 Press w/f on the zoom button. SUN MON
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    Four-way controller OK button Slideshow You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image with which to start the slideshow. 2 Press the four-way controller (3).
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    7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect. Wipe The effect is like a slide show that slides the displayed images one by one to the left. Fade The current image gradually disappears and the next image appears under it. Shrink The current image shrinks towards the center. Off No
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    Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds Four-way controller OK button Green button MENU button Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound You can delete a single image, movie or sound. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45
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    Deleting a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select an image with a voice memo to delete. 2 Press the Green button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-
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    Four-way controller OK button Green button Deleting All Images You can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once. Once deleted, images, movies or sounds cannot be restored. 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice. The Delete All screen appears. Delete all images/sounds
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    Zoom button Four-way controller OK button Green button 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. 1 Enter the Playback mode and press w/f on the zoom button. 2 6 Nine thumbnail images
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    4 Press the Green button. A confirmation dialog appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]. 6 Press the OK button. The selected images and sound files are deleted. You cannot delete protected images, movies or sounds. (1p.126) 6 125 Playback/Deleting/Editing
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    Four-way controller OK button Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) You can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the image, movie or sound to protect. 2 Press the four-
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    7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect]. 8 Press the OK button. 100-0010 Protect this image/sound Protect Unprotect Cancel OK OK • Select Unprotect in Step 7 to cancel the Protect setting. • If the image, movie or sound is protected, the Z icon appears when it is played back.
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    . 3 Turn the AV equipment on. When the AV equipment connected to the camera and the AV equipment used to view images are separate, turn both pieces of the one connected to the camera, referring to the operating manual for the TV. 4 Turn the camera on. Changing the Video Output Format 1p
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    for a long time, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected. • Images may not be displayed properly depending on the countries or areas when the Video Out setting is the default. In this situation
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    (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a printing service. Four-way controller OK button Green button Playback/Deleting/Editing Printing Single Images Set the following items for each image. [Copies] : Select
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    date setting will be displayed. • To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to 0 and press the OK button. 6 • You cannot set the printing service for movies or sound-only files. • Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on
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    Playback/Deleting/Editing Four-way controller OK button Green button Printing All Images 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3). 2 3 4 65 6 7 8 The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (DPOF). Press the OK button. Use the four-way
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    printer. • We recommend the use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) while the camera is connected to the printer. The printer may not work properly or the image data may be damaged if the battery runs out of power while the camera is connected to the printer. • The access lamp blinks slowly while
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    Printing Single Images 1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One]. 2 Press the OK button. The Print this image screen appears. Select printing mode Print All Print One DPOF setting 3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to
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    ] and [Border Status]. When the Paper Size is set to [ Setting], images are printed according to the printer settings. Paper Type with more E's supports higher quality paper. Quality with more E's indicates higher print quality. 12 Press the OK button twice. The image is printed according to the
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    and the date imprint, refer to "Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)" (p.130). To print the images, refer to Steps 4 to 11 Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing. 6 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera
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    Editing Images Playback/Deleting/Editing Four-way controller OK button Changing the Image Size and Quality By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the card or memory is full,
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    . • You can resize the data to 9M, 8M, 6M or 4M. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. • You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 138
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    is saved as a separate image. • Movies cannot be cropped. • The image size is changed and saved. • You can only crop still pictures taken with this camera. Playback/Deleting/Editing 139
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    the MENU button. Four-way controller (4) : Rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise each time you press the button. 6 Press the Q button. The camera saves the rotated image and returns to Playback mode. • You can rotate protected (Z) images, but the rotated image will not be saved. • You
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    Four-way controller OK button Editing Pictures with Color Filters This function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters. You can select from thirteen filters: [B&W], [Sepia], [Eight colors], [B&W + Red], [B&W + Green], and [B&W + Blue]. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback
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    Selecting the Color Filter (Eight Colors) 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select (Eight colors). The color bar appears. 6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a desired color. 7 Press the OK button. The Overwrite confirmation screen appears. 8 Use the four-way controller (23) MENU
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    2 Press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select 6 Digital Filter (Digital Filter). 4 Press the OK button. The Digital Filter screen appears. MENU Cancel 5 Press the four-way controller (23) to select a desired filter. 6 Press the
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    7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. Selecting the Slim Filter 5 6 7 8 69 Press the four-way controller (23) to select (Slim Filter).
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    Four-way controller OK button Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter This function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select an image to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). Brightness
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    6 Press the OK button. The overwrite confirmation screen appears. 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. 8 Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and quality level as the original. 6 146 Playback/Deleting/Editing
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    Four-way controller OK button Playback/Deleting/Editing Editing Movies You can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select a movie to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). The
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    7 Press the four-way controller (2) to play back a movie. Press (2) again to pause the movie at the point you want to save. Select image to save The following operations are available during pause. Four-way controller (4) : Reverses the MENU Cancel OK OK movie frame by frame. Four-way
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    Extracting Movies 5 Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen. 6 Press the OK button. The Extract screen appears. 7 Press the four-way controller (2) to play back the movie and press it again to select the desired start point. Choose the start point to extract The movie is paused. The following
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    OK OK If the error message [Cannot process correctly] appears, go to the step 5 in "Removing Red-eye Manually" (page 151). 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. When the compensation function can only be used for still pictures taken with this camera. 150
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    Removing Red-eye Manually If the camera does not detect the red-eye, remove it manually. 5 Press the OK button. The message [Select the area to compensate] and the screen for specifying the area for compensation appears. 6 Specify the area for
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    add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera. 1 Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to select the Frame or [Save as]. [Save as] is the only option available for protected images. Change OK OK Overwrite original image? Overwrite Save as Cancel
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    to register and press the OK button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory and replaces the frame selected in Step 1. Visit the PENTAX website at the URL below to download new frames. http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/digital/frame_02.html Playback/Deleting/Editing 153
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    the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This function can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once. When files are copied
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    To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ ’ ] and press the OK button. All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card. Cancel OK OK To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory 4 Use the four-way controller (23)
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    Four-way controller OK button Green button Setting Up the Start-up Screen You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Playback mode. 2 73 The Mode Palette appears. Press the four-way controller
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    the Green button once to delete the image and press it again to show the screen for selecting a captured image. 5 Press the OK button. The camera is ready for playing back images. • Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the original image is
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    this may damage the card and render it unusable. • 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. • Note that formatting will also delete protected files. Select [Format] on the [H Set-up] menu. Press the four-way
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    Sound 1 5 Use the four-way controller (45) Self-timer Sound 1 MENU to change the volume of playback sounds. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Settings 159
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    [Off]. 6 Press the OK button. 7 Change [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self- timer Sound] in the same mannar. 7 8 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Settings 160
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    World Time Language/ English Folder Name Standard MENU Exit Changing the Sound (Using a Recorded Sound File) You can use the sound recorded on the camera for sound settings. The first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as [USER] sound. 1 Select [USER] in Step 5 in "Changing
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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. Select [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 1 Select [Date Adjust] on the [H Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The
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    between "am" and "pm" corresponding to the time. 11 Press the OK button. The settings are made. 12 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready for taking pictures. Settings 163
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    How to recall the [H Set-up] menu Shutter release button MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 10M AWB AUTO 800 MENU Exit Setting the World Time Settings The date and time selected in "Initial
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    (3) to select [W (Hometown)]. Set the location and the current time in the same manner as Steps 5 to 9. 11 Press the shutter release button halfway. 7 The camera is ready for taking pictures. Settings 165
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    How to recall the [H Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 10M AWB AUTO 800 MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
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    ) to select [Standard] or [Date]. 4 Press the OK button. • If you set [Date Style] to [dd/mm/yy], the folder name appears as "xxx_ddmm" (3-digit folder number_day month). • The capacity of an image folder is 500 files maximum. When the number of files reaches 500, a new folder will be automatically
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    [PC] or [PictBridge]. 4 Press the Q Playback button. 7 The camera is ready for playing back images. For details on connecting the camera to a computer, see "PC Connection Manual" (a separate volume). • Do not connect the camera to a computer when [Pictbridge] is selected. • Do not connect the
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    controller (23) to select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Select the video output format to match the output format of the TV. 4 Press the Q Playback button. 7 The camera is ready for playing back images. Settings 169
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    four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness. Slide leftwards : Darkens the LCD monitor. Slide rightwards : Brightens the LCD monitor. 3 Press the Q Playback button. The camera is ready for playing back images. 7 Settings 170
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    Name Standard MENU Exit Setting Power Saving By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the camera without performing any operations for a certain period, you can lessen battery drain. When Power Saving takes effect and the LCD monitor dims, press any button to return to the
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    Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected. Setting the Guide Display You can show the information on the current mode and the functions currently assigned to the Green button when you start up the camera in Capture mode or switch from other modes to Capture mode. You can
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    appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to Reset to initial setting? select [Reset]. 4 Press the OK button. The settings return to the defaults and the camera is ready for taking or playing back Reset Cancel OK OK 7 images. Settings 173
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    Appendix List of City This is a list of cities which you can select for the World Time. Region City North America Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Central and South America Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas
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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 Recorded Pixels Movie Quality Level Movie anti-shake Shake Reduction Digital Zoom Instant Review Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset
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    Item Flash Mode Drive Mode Focus Mode Zoom Position MF Position Memory White Balance AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation Digital Zoom DISPLAY File # Green Button Sharpness Saturation Contrast z [H Set-up] Menu Item Format 8 Sound Date Adjust Operation Volume Playback Volume Start-up Sound
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    Level Power Saving Quick Zoom Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset Default Setting According to initial setting Standard Image/Sound Copy Cancel No - p.154 s Image Rotation Normal No No p.140 Color Filter Digital Filter B&W SOFT No - p.141 No - p.143 8 & Brightness Filter 0 No
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    z Capture Mode and Functions Yes: Available No: Not available LCD Off Digital Zoom Remote Control Continuous Shooting Self-timer Manual Focus Infinity, Macro, Pan Focus, Flash Auto Picture R Program Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A Night Scene q Landscape <
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    light Focus Limiter Focusing Area White Balance Recorded Pixels Flash Mode Auto Picture 5 0 ccc R Program Shutter Priority *1 *2 *3 Manual Exposure *1 *2 *4 A Night Scene C Movie 1 6 88ab O Voice Recording q Landscape 5 90 ccc < Flower 5 9 0 ccc Portrait 5 0 ccc Kids 57
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    accessories are available for this camera. USB cable I-USB17 (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC42 Strap O-ST8 Strap O-ST20 (∗) Leather Strap O-ST24 Sports Strap O-ST30 Remote control unit E (zoom function) Remote control unit F Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 (∗) Battery charger
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    error Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card. You may be able other device and is not compatible with this camera. (p.158) Card locked The SD Memory Card being recorded. The image is being processed with digital filter. The movie is being edited. The SD
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    supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on another brand of camera or PC. Battery depleted The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery or replace with charged battery DPOF, or you are trying to edit an image with a digital filter or edit a movie while the image or movie cannot
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not Battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed. If not, install turn on a battery. (p.14) Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of the battery and reinsert it. (p.14) The battery is exhausted Charge the battery. (p.
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    Problem shutter release button fully, or use Manual Focus mode. Subject is not in camera is PictBridge. (p.168) set to PC. Very occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera works properly, the camera
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    Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 10.0 megapixels (1024×768), 640 (640×480) Movie 640 (640×480), 320 (320×240) AUTO, Manual (64/100/200/400/800 (/1600 Blur reduction mode): Standard Output Sensitivity) Still Picture JPEG
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    Zoom LCD Monitor Playback Functions Color filter Digital filter Brightness filter Focusing System 8 Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Focal Length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm (equivalent to 38 mm - 114 mm in 35 mm format) Maximum Aperture f/2.8 - f/5.4 Lens Composition
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    and SD Memory Card) Weight When Shooting 145 g (including battery and SD Memory Card) 8 Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable, software (CD-ROM), AV cable, strap, operating manual Power Supply Rated input Rated output External dimensions Weight
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    of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or
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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. 8 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
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    operation. 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 A20 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: September, 2006, Colorado
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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 equipment
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    90 AV cable 128 B Battery 14 Battery Level Indicator Battery/card cover . . . 123 Delete Images 121 Digital Filter 143 Display Language .1.2., . 3. 6. , . 3. 8. ,. . 23 100 Green Mode 52 Guide Display 172 H Histogram 49, 50 Home Time 164 I 8 Image Image Contrast quality
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    L Lens 11 Light Metering mode 91 M Macro mode 78 Manual Exposure mode 56 Manual Focus mode 78 Memory . . . . MENU button . . . . . . . images . . . 16 O OK button 12, 36, 39 Operating Time 16 Optional Accessories 180 P PAL 29, 169 8 Pan Focus mode 78 PC/AV terminal 128
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    Symbols 9 T Take Movies 68 Take Still Pictures 30 Tele 76 Text 65 Tripod socket 11 TV 128 U USB cable 133 USB Connection 168 V Video Output Format 169 Voice Voice Memo . . Recording . . . . . Mode . . . . . . . . . 3. 9. ,. 111 108 W White Balance 86 Wide 76 World Time
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