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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 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 at all 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 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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    Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly
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    use with the Battery charger D-BC8. Do not use it with any other equipment. • Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or built-in memory will delete all data, however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera's memory at
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    of the Operating Manual 9 Checking the Contents of the Package 10 Names of Parts 11 Names of Operating Parts 12 Getting Started 13 Attaching the Strap 13 Powering the Camera 14 Installing the Battery 14 Removing the Battery 14 Charging the Battery 16 Charging the Battery Abroad 19
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    Mode 61 Taking Movies (Movie Mode 62 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Photos (Blur reduction Mode Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode 69 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional 71 Using the Zoom to Taking Movies 92 Setting the Instant Review Time 95 Setting the Green Button 96
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    Setting Power Saving 163 Setting Auto Power Off 164 Setting the Guide Display 164 Resetting to Default Settings 165 Appendix 166 List of City 166 Default Settings 167 Optional Accessories 174 Messages 175 Troubleshooting 177 Main Specifications 179 WARRANTY POLICY 182 Index...187 8
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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 S7 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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    Names of Parts Front Back Power indicator Shutter release button Power switch Speaker Flash Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp/ Auxiliary AF light Strap lug Lens DC input terminal USB/AV terminal Microphone Battery/card cover Access lamp LCD monitor Tripod socket 11
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    way controller OK/Display button Green/i button MENU button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor button OK button 2 3 4 5 MENU SHUTTER OK Zoom button for digital zoom y for cropping Green/i button for operating as the Green button for deleting
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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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    Powering the Camera 1 1 3 2 1 Battery 2 Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . 2 Insert the battery with the
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    incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction. • Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on. 1 • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. • If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date will be reset. Getting Started 15
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    with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the battery charger so that the PENTAX name is
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    event, replace the battery. • Always charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the battery has not been used for a long time. • Do not use the battery charger D-BC8 to charge batteries other than D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as the charger may overheat or
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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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    ) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a 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 the battery/card cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input
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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 "USING YOUR CAMERA 1 SAFELY" on page 1. Refer to page 181 for the specifications of the battery charger and AC adapter. 22
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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.152) 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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    a long time. • When you purchase the SD Memory Card, access the 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 center. • If you are going to discard, give away or sell your
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    that can be taken. When you choose 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. Choose 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 256 MB SD Memory Card. • The above table 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 Choose the size and
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    above table indicates the approximate recording times when using a 256 MB SD Memory Card. • The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, SD Memory Card, etc. 27
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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.28 - 29
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    Getting Started 4 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [W]. 5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the desired city (Hometown). 1 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time). 7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or
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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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    , you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU button. In this case, the Initial Settings 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
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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 green when the camera is in focus. 4 Press the shutter release button fully. The image appears on the LCD monitor for 0.5 second (Instant Review) and is recorded
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    a picture. [Poor focusing conditions] The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background) Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 second. During this time, you
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    Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Quick Start Playback button 2 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 08/
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    Quick Start Deleting the Displayed Image You can delete the image displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the Green button, using the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete] and pressing the OK button. Press the Q Playback button again or press the shutter release button halfway to return to
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    button 3 1 2 OK button Press the power switch. The power indicator is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready to take pictures by pressing the shutter release button. • Press the Q Playback button to switch to the Playback
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    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 Q Playback button to extend the lens and switch to the Capture mode. • Hold
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    Common Operations Using the Button Functions 1 2 3 4 3 5 6 Capture Mode 1 w/x Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. (1p.32) 2 Q Playback button Switches to the Playback mode. When pressed again, returns to Capture mode. (1p.34) 3 Four-way controller (2345) (qs5) Changes the focus mode
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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.113) Press x/y to enlarge the image in single-image display. Press w/f to return to the previous display. (1p.109
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    If there are recorded indexes: When (4) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the previous index. When (5) is pressed during playback, plays back starting from the next index. 4 OK/Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.112) Returns to a single-
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    Common Operations 1 2 3 4 3 Voice Recording Mode 1 Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and 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
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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 to operation appears on the LCD monitor. 3 1 Press the MENU button. The [A Rec. Mode] or [H Set-up
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    button. The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3. The MENU button functions differ depending on the screen. Refer to 3 the guide indications. MENU Exit : Saves the current setting, exits the operation and returns to the original screen (Capture or Playback mode). MENU : Saves
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    Auto MENU Exit 3 Rec. Mode EV Compensation ±0.0 Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec Memory Green Button MENU Exit 3 Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 7M Auto A5W0B 100 200
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    the quality level of the movie p.93 Movie anti-shake For compensating for camera shake of the movie automatically p.94 Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures p.73 Instant Review For setting the Instant Review time p.95 Memory For saving the shooting function settings when the
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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 built- screen in Capture mode and assignment of the Green button For returning the camera settings to defaults Page p.152 p.153 p.156 p.158 p.160 p.161 p.162
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    controller (3), the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor. 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 four-way controller (3). 3 In Capture mode, the Capture Mode Palette
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    text black/white or reverse color. K Food mode Lets you take appetizing pictures of prepared food. Blur reduction mode Lets you take pictures with reduced camera shake and blurring of the subject. p.64 Y Frame Composite mode Lets you take pictures with a decorative frame. p.65 48
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    135 Color Filter For processing images using the color filter p.136 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.125 Start-up Screen For setting the Start-up Screen p.151
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    displayed when the 1 2 3 4567 89 power is 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 1/160 F2.7 10 Date and time 11 World Time setting 08/24/2006 12
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    Level 3 White Balance 4 AE Metering 1/160 5 Sensitivity 6 Histogram F2.7 Guide Display The grids divided into three parts are displayed. These grids will help you 102 • Under shooting conditions where camera shake is likely to occur, (Anti-shake warning) will be displayed. Take pictures with
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    Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the Number of pixels brightness of an image on the horizontal axis 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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    picture-taking using Green mode settings*, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec. Mode] menu. 4 1 Press the Green button in Capture 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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    Area Focus Limiter AUX. AF Light 4 AE Metering 7M D (Better) F (Auto) J (Multiple) O(on) O(on) L (Multi-segment) Sensitivity Auto EV Compensation Digital Zoom ±0.0 O (On) Instant Review Sharpness Saturation Contrast 0.5 sec G (Standard) G (Standard) G (Standard) Taking Pictures 54
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    (Auto Picture mode), when you press the shutter release button, the camera selects the most appropriate mode from four capture modes: - (Normal mode OK 00:3263 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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    Taking Pictures Shutter release button Four-way controller OK button Setting the Functions (Program Mode) In R (Program mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed 4 and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the Flash Mode or Continuous
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    OK OK 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button Landscape halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus. 5 Press the shutter release button fully. MENU Cancel OK OK The picture is taken. Picture mode 57
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    taking portraits appears. 4 Select Kids Mode or Portrait Mode with the four-way controller (23). : Kids mode : Portrait mode 5 Press the OK button. The camera goes to the selected capture mode and pictures can be taken. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor
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    AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses or is not facing the camera directly. Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) In Pet mode, you can .) 5 Press the OK button. 38 The Pet mode is selected and the camera is ready to take the picture. 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The
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    take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or enhancing legibility of small print. 1 . Press the OK button. 38 The text mode is selected and the camera is ready to take the picture. Press the shutter release button halfway.
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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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    3 62 Press the OK button. The following shooting information appears on the LCD monitor and the camera is ready to take movies. 1 Movie mode icon 2 Flash Off icon 3 Drive Mode 4 Focus Mode 5 Digital zoom 6 Card/Built-in memory 7 Recording mode icon 8 Recordable time 9 Movie anti-shake (On) 10 EV
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    will not discharge in Movie mode. • Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie mode. 4 • 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
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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 at 4M and cannot be changed. • When
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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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    . To Register a New Frame To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green button in Step 3. You can register frames which you have downloaded from the internet, etc. When you register a new frame, it replaces one of the existing frames in the built-in memory. Before you can register
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    pictures using the Self-timer. 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. g The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights for about seven seconds. The
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    press the shutter release button. • If you press the shutter release button halfway while the camera is counting down, it stops counting down. And if you press the shutter release button fully, it starts counting down again from the beginning. Troubleshooting "Subject is not in focus" 1p.178 4 68
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    four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select j. 3 Press the OK button. Drive Mode Continuous Shooting The camera is ready to take pictures continuously. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. OK OK The focus frame on the LCD monitor will light green
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    Taking Pictures • The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode. • Continuous Shooting is not available for Movie or Frame Composite mode. • The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image. 4 70
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    1 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i or h. 3 Press the OK button. Drive Mode 0 sec remote control The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture. 4 Press the shutter release button OK OK on the
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    change the 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 center if
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    in Tele or Wide mode. 1 Press the zoom button in Capture mode. 4 198 x Tele: makes the subject bigger. w Wide: makes the subject smaller. 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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    select O (On)/P (Off). Press the shutter release button halfway. Rec. Mode EV Compensation ±0.0 Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec Memory Green Button MENU Exit The camera is ready to take pictures. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p.102 Set the Movie anti-shake to Off to use the
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    approx. 15 cm - 50 cm (5.9 in. - 19.7 in.). The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is 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.102
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    to select the focus mode. Focus Mode Standard Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode. OK OK Auxiliary AF once just right before starting taking a movie. Manual Focus When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), press the OK button to make the central
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    00 • To change the focus mode from z, press the four-way controller (5) two times while the indicator is displayed on screen. • 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. 4 Taking Pictures 77
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    Four-way controller OK button Taking Pictures Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Auto a Flash Off b Flash On c Auto + Red-eye d Flash On + redeye b Soft Flash The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the
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    Taking Pictures 3 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p.102 is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes using a flash in Night Scene mode. To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface. 4 79
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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 7M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [7M], [
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    pixels. Rec. Mode 7M Recorded Pixels 65M 5 Press the shutter release button Quality Level 4M White Balance AW3MB halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. AASeFEnSMseietCtittveioni8rtpigy0niegs 2M 1024 A6u4t0o MENU Cancel OK OK • Selecting a large size produces a clear picture
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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 7M AWB Auto MENU Exit Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures You can choose the image compression ratio. The more stars,
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    (23) Rec. Mode to change the quality level. Recorded Pixels 7M 5 Press the shutter release button Quality Level White Balance AWB halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. AASeFEnSMseietCtittveioni8rtpigy0niegs Auto MENU Cancel OK OK The Quality Level setting is saved when the
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    Auto setting adjusts white balance 4 automatically to reproduce natural colors. The Manual setting allows you to finely adjust white balance based on the subject you source. White Balance F G H I J K Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking
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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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    measures a wide range in the center of the [ ] Multiple monitor (within the focusing area) and focuses on the nearest subject. The camera measures a narrow range in the center of [ ] Spot the monitor (the spot focusing area) making easier for you to focus on a specific subject. Automatic
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    controller (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 to take the picture. Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1p.102 Setting the Focus Limiter You can limit the focusing range of
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    under the following condition: the Capture mode is set to C (Movie) or q (Landscape), or the focus mode is set to pan focus, infinity mode, or manual focus. In the q (Landscape) mode, however, you can let the camera emit the auxiliary AF light by setting [Aux. AF Light] to On. Taking Pictures 88
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    to change the AE metering mode. Recorded Pixels 7M 5 Press the shutter release button Quality Level White Balance AWB halfway. AF Setting AE Metering The camera is ready to take the picture. Sensitivity Auto MENU Cancel OK OK Saving the AE Metering Mode 1p.102 89
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    the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels 7M 5 Press the shutter release button Quality Level Auto White Balance A5W0B halfway. AF Setting 100 AE Metering 200 The camera is ready to take the picture. Sensitivity A4u0t0o MENU Cancel OK OK Saving the Sensitivity 1p.102 You can select 800 or 1600
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    controller (23) Rec. Mode to select [EV Compensation]. EV Compensation ±0.0 3 Use the four-way controller (45) Movie Digital Zoom to change the EV setting. Instant Review 0.5sec Memory To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To Green Button darken, set a negative (-) value. MENU Exit You
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    Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie]. Rec. Mode EV Compensation ±0.0 Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review 0.5sec Memory Green Button MENU Exit 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Movie The Movie setting menu appears. Recorded Pixels 640
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    time for the selected Quality Level 3302f0ps Movie anti-shake Recorded Pixels appears. Rec. time 00:05:11 6 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. MENU Cancel Size and Quality of Movies 1p.26 OK OK 4 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies You can
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    Shake When you set Movie anti-shake to On, you can compensate for camera shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Movie to select [Movie anti-shake]. Recorded Pixels 640
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    the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode to change the display time. EV Compensation ±50s.e0c 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Green Button 3sec 2sec 1sseecc 0.5sec Off MENU Cancel OK OK The Instant
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    Movie Digital Zoom The Green button setting screen appears. Instant Review 0.5sec Memory Green Button MENU Exit 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the function you want to Green Button Green Mode register. Fn Setting 5 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera
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    MENU Green Button Recorded Pixels + + + + WB AIAWISSEOFOB RQWeuhcaitoleirtdyBeLadleavPneicxleels EFoVcCuosminpgeAnsreataion WSSAeeEhnniMtsseiiettBiitvveaiirttliyyanngce MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready to take the picture. This function is activated only when assigning the Fn Setting
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    The initial settings for Fn Setting Initial settings still picture mode (2) White Balance (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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    ) Saturation Contrast to adjust sharpness. To soften the contours, choose (-) and to sharpen the contours, choose (+). 4 Press the shutter release button MENU Exit halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture. The Sharpness setting is saved when the
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    . Rec. Mode Sharpness Saturation Contrast To reduce the saturation, choose (-) and to increase the saturation, choose (+). 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Exit The camera is ready to take the picture. The Saturation setting is saved when the
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    Saturation Contrast to adjust contrast. To reduce the contrast, choose (-) and to increase the contrast, choose (+). 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Exit The camera is ready to take the picture. The Contrast setting is saved when the
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    zoom position setting on the zoom button is saved. P MF Position The manual focus position is saved. P White Balance The [White Balance] setting on on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off. • The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if
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    ]. EV Compensation ±0.0 3 Press the four-way controller (5). Movie Digital Zoom The [Memory] menu appears. Instant Review 0.5sec Memory Green Button MENU Exit 4 Use the four-way White Balance 4 halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The camera is ready to take the picture. Taking Pictures 103
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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. Power indicator Shutter release button Speaker Power switch 1 52 Microphone Press the four-
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    . 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. • Continuous recording can be done for a maximum
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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 choose 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 choose the image to which you want 5 to add a voice memo. 2 Press the four-way
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    Four-way controller Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 5 2 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. If U appears on the displayed image, a voice memo has been recorded. Press the four-way controller (2).
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    recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. Image" (p.34), or "Playing Back the Previous or Next Image" (p.34) for instructions on playing back images. 6 Zoom Display You can display images magnified up to eight times
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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 to take the picture. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 110
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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 08/24/2006 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 You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image. 2 Press w/f on the zoom button. A page consisting of nine thumbnail images appears. The displayed images
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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 choose the image with which to start 2 63 the slideshow. 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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    ]. Press the OK button. The image, movie or sound is deleted. 100-0010 Delete Cancel All OK OK • You can also delete images from Instant Review. (1p.95) • You cannot delete protected (Z) images, movies or sounds. (1p.121) Playback/Deleting/Editing 116
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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 choose an image with a voice memo to delete. 2 Press the Green button. The Delete screen appears. 3 Use the four-way
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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 62 3 Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice. The Delete All screen appears. Press the four-way
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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. 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 (Z) images, movies or sounds. 6 120 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 choose the image, movie or sound to protect. 2 Press the four-
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    • 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. Protecting All Images, Movies and Sounds You can protect all the images, movies and sounds. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All
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    Make sure that both the AV equipment and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 6 1 Open the battery/card cover and connect the AV cable supplied with to the camera, referring to the operating manual for the TV. 4 Turn the camera on. Changing the Video Output Format 1p.162
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    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 previous image. • As there is no zoom button on the remote control unit F, only an operation using the shutter release button (displaying
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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: Choose the
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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. • 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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    Four-way controller OK button Green button Playback/Deleting/Editing Printing All Images 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3). The Mode Palette appears. 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (DPOF). 3 Press the OK button. 4 Use the four-way controller (3)
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    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 data is being transferred from the camera to the printer. • Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfer. • Depending
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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 choose 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 supports higher quality paper. Quality with more E indicates higher print quality. 12 Press the OK button twice. The image is printed according to the
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    "Printing Single Images" (pages 129 to 130). Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer Disconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing. 1 Turn the camera off. 6 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. When you disconnect
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    Editing Images 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, by making the images
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    . • You cannot select a larger size than that of the original image. • Protected (Z) images cannot be overwritten. • You can resize only still pictures taken with this camera. 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 133
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    is saved as a separate image. • Movies cannot be cropped. • The image size is changed and saved. • You can crop only still pictures taken with this camera. 134
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    (5), and the image is rotated 90° counterclockwise each time you press the four-way controller (4). MENU Cancel 6 Press the Q button. OK OK 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 choose from thirteen filters: B&W, Sepia, Eight different 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 the color filter (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
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    . 2 Press the four-way controller (3). 63 The Mode Palette appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Digital Filter). Digital Filter 4 Press the OK button. The Digital Filter screen appears. MENU Cancel OK OK 5 Use the four-way controller SOFT (23) to select a desired filter
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    7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file. 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 Use the
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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 choose an image to edit. 2 Press the four-way controller (3). 3 6 The
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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]. If the image is protected, it is automatically saved as a new file. 8 Press the OK button. The edited image is saved with the same number of recorded pixels and
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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). 3 6
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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 Use the four-way controller (45) to advance one frame at a time when the movie is paused. 8 Press the OK button. MENU Cancel OK OK The selected frame
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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. During pause,
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    dialog for overwriting the image appears. MENU Cancel OK OK If the "Cannot process correctly" error message is displayed, go to step 5 in "Manual compensation for red- eyes" (p.146). 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. When the image is protected, [Save
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    . An error message appears in Step 4. • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures taken with this camera. Manual compensation for red-eyes Manually compensate for red-eyes in images if the red-eyes were not automatically identified. 5 Press the OK button. "Select the
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    OK button Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) This function lets you 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 choose the Frame Composite image to which you want to add a frame. 2 Press the
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    to register and press the OK button. The frame is registered in the built-in memory instead of 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 148
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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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    Press the Green button, while USER displaying [USER] in the upper-right corner of the screen, and use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image for the start-up screen, and press the OK button. 5 Press the OK button. Change MENU Cancel The camera is ready to play back images. Settings
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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. • Formatting will delete protected data too. Be careful. Select [Format] on the [B 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 to take pictures. Settings 153
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    down menu appears. Shutter Sound 1 Operation Sound 1 5 Use the four-way controller (23) Self-timer Sound 1 MENU to select [1], [2], [3], [Off] or [USER]. 6 Change the [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound], and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way. 7 7 Press the shutter release button halfway. The
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    5 on page 154. 2 Press the OK button. The Playback screen appears if a sound that can be used as the user sound has been saved in the camera. [USER] appears for the sound set as the user sound. 3 Use the four-way controller (45) MENU to choose a sound file. 100-0025 OK OK 7 Four-way
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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. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 1 Select [Date Adjust] on the [B 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 confirmed. 12 Press the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take pictures. Settings 157
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    How to recall the [B 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 7M AWB Auto MENU Exit Setting the World Time The date and time selected in "Initial Settings (
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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 to take pictures. Settings 159
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    How to recall the [B Set-up] menu MENU Four-way controller OK button MENU button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity 7M AWB Auto MENU Exit Changing the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are
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    , pictures are 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) Picture taken with standard folder name (Example: August 24) Folder name changed to Next time a picture is
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    four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PC] or [PictBridge]. 4 Press the Q Playback button. The camera is ready to play back images. 7 Do not connect the printer while "PC" is set. Also, do not connect the computer while "PictBridge" is set
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    images. Settings Setting Power Saving By setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the 7 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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    currently using and the functions that are assigned to the Green button, etc., right after starting up the camera in Capture mode or switching to the Capture mode from other modes. 1 Select [Guide Display] on the [B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On)/P (Off). 3 Press
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    (5). Reset The Reset screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller (2) to select [Reset]. 4 Press the OK button. The settings return to the defaults and the camera is ready to take or play back Reset to initial setting? Reset Cancel OK OK 7 images. Settings 165
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    Appendix List of City This is a list of cities which you can choose 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. ∗ : Compensation Recorded Pixels Movie Quality Level Movie anti-shake Digital Zoom Instant Review Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page 7M
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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 Default Setting On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off On Off On Green Mode Normal
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    (DST) Hometown (City) Hometown (DST) Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Quick Zoom Auto Power Off Guide Display Reset Default Setting Last Memory Setting Reset Setting Page - - - p.152 3 Yes Yes 3 Yes Yes 1 Yes Yes 1 Yes Yes p.153
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    z Playback Mode Palette Items Item Interval u Slideshow Screen Effect Sound Effect n Resize o Cropping p Image/Sound Copy s Image Rotation Color Filter Digital Filter & Brightness Filter [ Movie Edit Z Red-eye Compensation Default Setting 3 sec Wipe On According to the taken picture Cancel Normal
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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 Capture Mode Auto Picture R Program A Night Scene Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes q Landscape < Flower Portrait Kids
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    LCD Off Digital Zoom Remote Control Continuous Shooting Self-timer Manual Focus, Infinity, Macro, Pan Focus Flash y Digital Zoom Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes q Macro Mode Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Others s Infinity No (*2) - z Manual Focus Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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    Contrast Saturation Sharpness Sensitivity AE Metering Aux. AF light Focus Limiter Focusing Area White Balance Recorded Pixels Flash Mode Capture Mode Text 5 K Food 5 Y Frame Composite 4 * Blank means no changes of settings. 1: Fixed to Flash Off 2: Set to Flash Off (Setting can be changed)
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    (∗) AV cable I-AVC7 (∗) Camera case O-CC56 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 kit K-BC8 (∗) AC adapter kit K-AC8 Battery charger kit K-BC8 and AC
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    are impossible due to a problem with the SD Memory Card is being processed with digital filter. The movie is 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
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    to resize, crop, protect an image, or you are trying to set an image for DPOF, or you are trying to edit an image with a digital filter or edit a movie while the image or movie cannot be processed with these functions. There is no file that can be processed with the
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not Battery is not installed Check battery is installed. If not, install turn on battery. Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery, making sure that the battery matches the label inside the battery
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    Problem shutter release button fully, or use Manual Focus mode. Subject is not in camera is PictBridge. (p.162) 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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    Effective Pixels Sensor Recorded Pixels Sensitivity File Format Quality Level Storage Medium Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 7.0 megapixels 7.38 megapixels (total pixels), 1/2.5-inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Still Picture 7M (3072
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    White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual Lens Focal Length 6.2 mm - 18.6 mm (equivalent to 37.5 mm - × 111 mm (screen is filled) (Macro mode) Lens Cover Electrically driven Digital Zoom Capture Mode Max 4× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom
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    sec. Self-timer, 3-sec. Remote Control, Instant Remote Control Self-timer Electronic control type battery and SD Memory Card) Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, AC plug cord, USB cable, software (CD-ROM), AV cable, strap, operating manual Power Supply Battery Charger
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    battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX , with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length
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    policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the
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    could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
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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 S7 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: August, 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
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    Image Size of movies 92 Image Size of still pictures 25 Infinity mode 75 Initial Settings 28 Instant Review 33, 95 L LCD monitor 11 8 Lens 11 Light Metering mode 89 M Macro mode 75 Manual Focus mode 75 Memory 102 MENU button 12, 38, 40 Menu List 45 Messages 175 Microphone 11 Movie
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    33 Press halfway 33 Printer 128 Program Mode 56 Protect 121 Q 8 Quick Zoom 110 R Rec. Mode Menu 45 Recording Sound 104 Red-eye Compensation 145 Remote Control 71, 124 Reset 165 Resize images 132 S Saving by date 161 SD Memory Card 23, 24 Self-timer 67 Self-timer lamp 11 188
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    Memo
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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.