Pentax OPTIOS7 Operation Manual - Page 11

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This operating manual contains the following chapters.

1

Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start

taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

2

Quick Start

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This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if

you want to start taking pictures straightaway.

3

Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the buttons and how

to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective “Taking Pictures”,

“Recording and Playback of Sound”, “Playback/Deleting/Editing” and “Settings”

chapters.

4

Taking Pictures

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This chapter explains the various way of capturing images and how to set the relevant

functions, including how to use the Capture Mode screen to select the capture mode

best suited to the situation.

5

Recording and Playback of Sound–––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an image, and

how to play back voice memos.

6 Playback/Deleting/Editing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV, how to

delete, resize and crop images, and how to print images directly to the printer.

7 Settings–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.

8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the

event of trouble.

The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below.

Contents of the Operating Manual

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indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the

related operation.

indicates information that is useful to know.

indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.

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Section	Page
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	6
Contents of the Operating Manual	11
Checking the Contents of the Package	12
Names of Parts	13
Names of Operating Parts	14
Getting Started	15
Attaching the Strap	15
Powering the Camera	16
Installing the Battery	16
Removing the Battery	16
Charging the Battery	18
Charging the Battery Abroad	21
Using the AC Adapter (optional)	23
Installing the SD Memory Card	25
Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures	27
Size and Quality of Movies	28
Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)	30
Setting the Display Language	30
Setting the Date and Time	31
Quick Start	34
Taking Still Pictures	34
Playing Back Still Pictures	36
Playing Back an Image	36
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image	36
Common Operations	38
Turning the Camera On and Off	38
Using the My Album Function	38
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode	39
Using the Button Functions	40
Capture Mode	40
Playback Mode	41
Voice Recording Mode	43
Setting the Menus	44
How to Set the Menus	44
Menu List	47
Operating the Mode Palette	49
How to operate the Mode Palette	49
Taking Pictures	52
Taking Pictures	52
Changing the Mode	52
Selecting the Capture Mode	52
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode	52
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)	55
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)	57
Setting the Functions (Program Mode)	58
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)	59
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)	63
Taking Movies (Movie Mode)	64
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Photos (Blur reduction Mode)	66
Taking Pictures in Frame Composite mode	67
Using the Self-timer	69
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)	71
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)	73
Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size	75
Setting the Shooting Functions	77
Selecting the Focus Mode	77
Selecting the Flash Mode	80
Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures	82
Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures	84
Adjusting the White Balance	86
Selecting the Autofocus Settings	88
Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure	91
Setting the Sensitivity	92
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)	93
Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies	94
Setting the Instant Review Time	97
Setting the Green Button	98
Setting the Image Sharpness	101
Setting the Color Saturation	102
Setting the Image Contrast	103
Saving the Settings	104
Saving the Menu Items (Memory)	104
Recording and Playback of Sound	106
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)	106
Playing Back Sound	108
Adding a Voice Memo	109
Recording a Voice Memo	109
Playing Back a Voice Memo	110
Playback/Deleting/Editing	111
Playing Back Images	111
Playing Back Still Pictures	111
Zoom Display	111
Playing Back Movies	113
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode	114
Nine-Image Display	115
Slideshow	116
Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds	118
Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound	118
Deleting All Images	120
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display)	121
Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)	123
Viewing Images on AV Equipment	125
Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)	126
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	127
Printing Single Images	127
Printing All Images	129
Direct Printing Using PictBridge	130
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	130
Printing Single Images	131
Printing All Images	132
Printing Using the DPOF Settings	133
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer	133
Editing Images	134
Changing the Image Size and Quality	134
Cropping Images	136
Rotating the Displayed Image	137
Editing Pictures with Color Filters	138
Editing Pictures with the Digital Filter	140
Editing Pictures with Brightness Filter	142
Editing Movies	144
Red-eye Compensation	147
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)	149
Copying Files	151
Settings	153
Camera Settings	153
Setting Up the Start-up Screen	153
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory	154
Changing the Sound Settings	155
Changing the Date and Time	158
Setting the World Time	160
Changing the Display Language	162
Changing the Image Folder Name	163
Changing the USB Connection Mode	164
Changing the Video Output Format	164
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor	165
Setting Power Saving	165
Setting Auto Power Off	166
Setting the Guide Display	166
Resetting to Default Settings	167
Appendix	168
List of City	168
Default Settings	169
Optional Accessories	176
Messages	177
Troubleshooting	179
Main Specifications	181
WARRANTY POLICY	184

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