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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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Playback/Erasing
Installing the image processing software
z
Turn your Macintosh on.
x
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into the CD-ROM drive.
c
Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW7) icon.
v
Double-click the [Master Installer] icon.
b
Double-click the [Master Installer] alias icon.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
n
Click the applicable language.
The screen for selecting the soft-
ware you want to install will be
displayed.
b Install ACDSee™
When you have installed ACDSee™, you can edit recorded
images on your Macintosh.
m
Click [ACDSee™].
The Setup screen will appear.
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the registration
information and install the software.
When installation is finished, reboot your Macintosh.
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Playback/Erasing
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™
z
Turn your Macintosh on
x
Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to
your Macintosh with the USB cable.
Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia
Card in the camera.
c
Turn your camera on.
Your camera can be found on the
desktop as [untitled]. You can
change the folder name.
v
Click the [ACDSee™] folder on the hard drive.
b
Double-click the [ACDSee™] program icon.
n
Open the camera folder.
Camera images can be found in [untitled (or the name on
the volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card,
if there is one)] → [DCIM] → [XXXPENTX]. (XXX is a 3-digit
number.)
m
Select the image you want to view from the list.
Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen
display.
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Playback/Erasing
,
Copy the image to your Macintosh.
Refer to the operating manual for your Macintosh for instructions
on copying or moving files.
Before editing an image, copy it to your Macintosh first.
If there is a volume label on the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia
Card, the name on the volume label will be displayed instead of
[untitled]. If the card is unformatted, the manufacturer and type
of card may be displayed.
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh
z
Drag the [untitled (or the name on the volume label on
the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, if there is one]
folder on the desktop to Trash.
x
Unplug the USB cable from your Macintosh and camera.
memo
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MEMO
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Editing/Settings
memo
n
Press the OK button.
m
Press the four-way controller (̇̈) to select [Recorded
pixels].
,
Press the four-way controller (̄).
The frame will move to [Quality Level].
.
Press the four-way controller (̇̈) to select [Quality
Level].
⁄0
Press the OK button.
⁄1
Press the four-way controller (̆̄) to select [Overwrite]
or [Save as].
⁄2
Press the OK button.
The image will be resized.
• Movie pictures cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger size than that of the original
image.
• You cannot select a higher quality level than that of the origi-
nal image.
• TIFF images cannot be resized.
100-0020100-0020
Select resolution
and quality
MENU
OK
Quality Level
Recorded Pixels
640×480
OkExit OkExit
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Editing/Settings
Trimming Images
You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.
c
Press the four-way controller (̆̄) to select [Trimming].
v
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The image that can be trimmed.
b
Choose the image you want to trim with the four-way
controller (
̇̈).
n
Press the OK button.
The trimming screen will be dis-
played.
m
Trim the image.
b Operations available on the Trimming
screen.
Zoom/ / button : Changes the size of the
image
Display button : Switches between horizontal
and vertical
Four-way controller
(̆̄̇̈) : Moves the trimming position
up, down, right and left
Menu/Fn button : Returns to the screen for
selecting an image to be
trimmed
,
Press the OK button.
.
Select the quality level after trim-
ming with the four-way controller
(
̇̈).
⁄0
Press the OK button.
The trimmed image will be saved as
a separate image.
• Movie pictures cannot be trimmed.
• You cannot select a higher quality than that of the original
image.
• TIFF images cannot be trimmed.
memo
100-0020100-0020
MENU OK
Exit OK
SizeSize
DISP
RotateRotate
Exit OK
Select image quality
100-0020100-0020
MENU
OK
Quality Level
OkExit OkExit
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Editing/Settings
Caution
How to recall [ Set-up] menu
Camera Settings
Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
while the card is being formatted. The card may be dam-
aged and become unusable.
• SD Memory Cards/MultiMedia 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.
z
Select [Format] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The Format screen will be displayed.
c
Select [Format] with the four-way controller (̆).
v
Press the OK button.
Formatting will start. When formatting is completed,
the camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Editing/Settings
Changing the Sound Settings
You can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter sound
and operation sounds. You can also change the type of each
sound.
Changing the volume
z
Select [Sound] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The Sound screen will be displayed.
c
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
change the volume.
v
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or
play back images.
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
Off
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Volume
Start-up Sound
Shutter Sound
Operation Sound 1
1
1
Sound
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Twice
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Editing/Settings
Changing the type of start-up, shutter or operation sound
z
Select [Sound] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The Volume screen will be displayed.
c
Press the four-way controller (̆̄) to select [Startup
Sound] and choose [1], [2], [3] or [off] with the four-way
controller (
̇̈).
v
Change the [Shutter sound] and [Operation Sound] in
the same way.
b
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
How to recall [ Set-up] menu
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Editing/Settings
Setting the Date Style
You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the cam-
era. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
z
Select [Date Style] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to change the date
style.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with
the selected date style.
The style in which the time is displayed is set by [Date Adjust].
memo
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
Off
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Twice
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Editing/Settings
Changing the Date/Time
You can change the initial date and time settings.
z
Select [Date Adjust] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The date screen will be displayed.
See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.22) for the setting proce-
dure.
Setting the World Time
The city and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p.20) serve as the
Home Time setting.
You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city
(World Time) when shooting or playing back.
z
Select [World Time] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The World Time screen will be dis-
played.
How to recall the [ Set-up] menu
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
NYC
TYO
17:18
04:18
World Time
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
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Editing/Settings
c
Switch (On) and (Off) with the four-way con-
troller (
̇ ̈).
On
: The time in the country selected in World Time will be
displayed.
Off
: The time in the country selected in Home Time will be
dis-played.
v
Press the four-way controller (̄).
If New York is selected as the world time city, then the
cross-shaped line is located in New York on the world map,
and then indicates the current time in New York (NYC).
b
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select the World Time
city and press the four-way controller (
̄).
n
Select [DST] On ( ) or Off with the four-way controller
(
̇̈).
m
Press the four-way controller (̄).
Tokyo (TYO) is selected as the Home Time city [ ] at first.
,
Repeat steps
b
and
n
to change the Home Time city
and DST setting.
.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with
the time in the selected city.
See p.141 for the list of cities and code names.
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
Off
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
memo
Twice
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Editing/Settings
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error mes-
sages, etc. are displayed.
z
Select [Language] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select the language.
The menus will be displayed in selected language.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or
playing back images on a TV monitor.
z
Select [Video Out] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to change the video
output format.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
How to recall the [ Set-up] menu
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Editing/Settings
Changing the Start-up Screen
You can display an image recorded with the camera as the
welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
z
Select [Start-up Screen] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The Start-up screen will be dis-
played.
c
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select (On) or
(Off).
The start-up screen is displayed.
The start-up screen is not displayed.
v
Press the DPOF button.
b
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to choose the image
you want to display as the start-up screen.
n
Press the OK button three times.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be erased
even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard is formatted. To delete the start-up screen,
reset the setting. (
☞
p.138)
memo
Twice
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
Off
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
DPOF
Opening screen
Start-up Screen
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Image
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Editing/Settings
LCD Power Saving (Sleep Timeout)
You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no
operation is performed for a fixed time.
z
Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select [30 sec], [1
min], [2 min] or [Off].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
• This function will not work in Playback mode and using the
USB cable and when the camera is operated by optional AC
adapter.
Setting Auto Power Off
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no opera-
tion is performed for a fixed time.
z
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select [3 min],
[5 min] or [Off].
How to recall the [ Set-up] menu
memo
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Editing/Settings
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
• The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation.
• The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB
cable is connected.
Setting the Quick Delete Function
When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen
will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected.
z
Select [Quick Delete] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select [On] or [Off].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Setting the Quick Zoom Function
When the Quick Zoom function is set to On, images can be dis-
played at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom
button once during zoom playback.
z
Select [Quick Zoom] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller to (̇̈) select [On] or [Off].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
memo
Twice
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
Off
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Editing/Settings
Registering Functions
You can register the functions you use most frequently on the
four-way controller. The functions can then be set directly by
pressing the four-way controller, without displaying the
[Rec.Mode] menu.
Registering a function
z
Select [Fn Setting] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The Fn Setting screen will be displayed.
c
Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to choose the key
where you want to register a function.
v
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to choose the function
you want to register.
If you do not want to register a function, select Off.
b
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
• Only one function can be registered on each key of the four-
way controller.
• You can choose from the following 11 functions: Recorded
Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AE
Metering, Sensitivity, Digital Zoom, Instant Review,
Sharpness, Saturation and Contrast.
memo
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
How to recall the [ Set-up] menu
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Editing/Settings
Retrieving a function
z
Enter the Capture mode and press
the Menu/Fn button and the four-
way controller key (
̆̄̇̈) on
which a function is registered at
the same time.
x
Press the four-way controller
(
̆̄̇̈) while pressing the Menu/Fn button to change
the setting.
c
Release the Menu/Fn button.
The setting is saved and the camera is ready to take the
picture.
Checking the status
z
Press the Menu/Fn button and the
Display button at the same time.
The function settings will be dis-
played.
Set-up
Format
Sound
Date Style
mm.dd.yy
1/ 1/2003
Date Adjust
World Time
Language/
English
Off
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Twice
White Balance
AWB
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area Wide
AWB
2592 1944
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Editing/Settings
Adjusting the Focus Limit
You can choose whether or not to limit the movement of the
lens when shooting normally and in macro mode.
z
Select [Focus Limiter] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̇̈) to select [On] or [Off].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)
You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan-
guage, Video output format, world time and date style.
z
Select [Reset] on the [ Set-up] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller button (̈).
The Reset screen will be displayed.
c
Use the four-way controller (̆) to select [Reset].
v
Press the Playback/OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images.
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
How to recall the [ Set-up] menu
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Editing/Settings
You can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a
selected image.
Checking the Alarm
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.
c
Press the four-way controller (̆̄) to select [Alarm].
v
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The list of alarms will be displayed.
Active alarms are indicated by .
b
Press the OK button twice.
If any alarms are enabled, the camera will be turned off and
the alarms will be set.
Setting the Alarm
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The [ Playback] menu will be displayed.
c
Press the four-way controller (̆̄) to select [Alarm].
Setting the Alarm
Four-way controller
OK button
Menu/Fn button
DPOF button
Alarm
1 Once
5:30AM
2
Everyday
7:30AM
3 Off
12:00PM
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
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Editing/Settings
Caution
v
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The list of alarms will be displayed.
b
Press the four-way controller (̆̄) to select alarm 1-3.
n
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The screen for setting the alarm
mode and time will be displayed.
Four-way controller (̇̈)
Selects the item.
Four-way controller (̆̄)
Changes the setting.
m
Press the DPOF button.
,
Press the four-way controller (̇̈) to select the image to
be displayed when the alarm rings.
.
Press the OK button.
⁄0
Press the OK button 3 times.
The camera will turn off.
Turning the Alarm Off
When the camera is turned off and the set time is reached, the
alarm will ring for one minute .
The camera will turn off automatically when the alarm has fin-
ished ringing.
• To stop the alarm ringing, press any button.
• If the Snooze function is set to On, the alarm will ring 5 times
at 5-minute intervals.
• To cancel the Snooze function, press the Menu/Fn button and
OK button at the same time.
The alarm will not ring when the camera is turned on.
memo
Alarm
1 Once
5:30AM
2
Everyday
7:30AM
3 Off
12:00PM
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Alarm 1
Once 5:30AM
Image
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
DPOF
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Appendix
Appendix
List of City Names
Code
PPG
City names
Pagopago
Code
THR
City names
Tehran
HNL Honolulu DXB Dubai
ANC Anchorage KHI Karachi
YVR Vancouver KBL Kabul
SFO San Francisco MLE Male
LAX Los Angeles DEL Delhi
YYC Calgary CMB Colombo
DEN Denver KTM Kathmandu
MEX Mexico City DAC Dacca
CHI Chicago RGN Rangoon
MIA Miami BKK Bangkok
YTO Toronto KUL Kuala Lumpur
NYC New York VTE Vientiane
SCL San Diego SIN Singapore
CCS Caracas PNH Phnom Penh
YHZ Halifax SGN Ho chi Minh
BUE Buenos Aires JKT Jakarta
SAO Sao Paulo HKG Hong Kong
RIO Rio de Janeiro PER Perth
MAD Madrid BJS Beijing
LON London SHA Shanghai
PAR Paris MNL Manila
MIL Milan TPE Taipei
ROM Rome SEL Seoul
BER Berlin ADL Adelaide
JNB Johannesburg TYO Tokyo
IST Istanbul GUM Guam
CAI Cairo SYD Sydney
JRS Jerusalem NOU Noumea
MOW Moscow WLG Wellington
JED Jeddah AKL Auckland
Refer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.
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Appendix
b [ Rec.Mode] Menu
Item Default Setting
Recorded Pixels 2592×1944 ( : 320×240)
Quality Level
White Balance AWB (Auto)
Focusing Area Wide
AE Metering
Sensitivity Auto
Auto Bracket —
Digital Zoom On
Instant Review 2 sec
Interval Shooting —
Fast Fwd Movie Off
3D Mode Parallel
Memory —
Sharpness Normal
Saturation Normal
Contrast Normal
USER
b [ Playback] Menu
Item Default Setting
Resize —
Trimming —
Alarm
[
Off
]
Slideshow 3 sec (3 sec. intervals)
List of Menu Default Settings
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Appendix
b [ Set-up] Menu
Item Default Setting
Format —
Sound —
Date Style mm/dd/yy
Date Adjust 2003/01/01
World Time Off
Language/ English
Start-up Screen On
Video Out NTSC
Sleep Timeout 1 min
Auto Power Off 3 min.
Quick Delete Off
Quick Zoom Off
Fn Setting —
Focus Limit On
Reset —
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Appendix
Adjustable [Rec.Mode] Menu Items by Shooting Mode
ć: Changes are reflected in all camera operations
҂: Only default setting is reflected in camera operations;
changes are invalid
Item
Recorded Pixels
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Quality Level
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White Balance ćććć҂ ćććć҂
Focusing Area ććććć҂ ććć҂
AE Metering
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Sensitivity
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Auto Bracket
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Digital Zoom
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Instant Review ććććć҂ ććć҂
Interval Shoot ććććć҂҂҂ć ҂
Fast Fwd Movie
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3D Mode
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Memory
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Sharpness
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Saturation
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• Settings for items marked with an [҂] can be changed on the
menu screen, but the change will not be reflected in camera
operations.
• In mode, only the settings marked with an [
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changed in the registered mode.
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Messages
Memory card full
No image & sound
Camera can not display
this image.
No card in camera.
Battery depleted.
Memory card error.
This card is not formatted.
Image recording.
Data being recorded.
Changing setting
Formatting
The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
memory is full and no more images and
sound can be saved. Insert a new SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or delete
unwanted images. (p.16, p.96)
Change the quality/size and try again. (p.43,
p.44)
There are no images and sound on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to playback.
There is no SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard in the camera. (p.16)
The battery is exhausted. Charge the NiMH
batteries using a battery charger or replace
with new batteries. (p.12, p.13)
Shooting and playback are impossible due
to a problem with SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard. Try displaying on a PC.
The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard you have insert-
ed is unformatted or has been formatted on a PC or
other device and is not compatible with the camera.
The image/voice recording is being recorded
on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
The movie picture is being recorded on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
The protect setting or DPOF setting is
being changed.
The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is being
formatted.
You are trying to play back an image in a
format not supported by this camera. You
may be able to display it on another brand
of camera or PC.
Messages such as the following may be displayed on the LCD monitor
during camera operation.
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Deleting
The largest file number is assigned to an
image and no more images can be saved.
Insert a new SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard or format the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (p.126)
The image is being deleted.
Image folder could not be
created.
The SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card you
have inserted is unformatted, or has been
formatted on a PC or other device and is
not compatible with this camera. (p.126)
This card is not formatted.
Compression of the image you captured
has failed. Change the recorded pixels or
quality levels, and take a picture again.
Compression error
The movie picture is being recorded.Data being recorded
The image you are trying to delete is a pro-
tected image. (p.99)
Image protected
The alarm has been enabled.Alarm set
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Power will not
come on
No image on the
LCD monitor
Shutter will not
be released
Battery is not installed
Check battery is installed.
If not, install battery.
Battery is installed
incorrectly
Check orientation of battery.
Reinsert battery with the label
towards front of camera. (p.13)
Battery power is low
LCD monitor is set to
OFF
Camera is connected
to TV
Image is displayed but
is hard to see
Flash is charging
No available space on
SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard
Insert SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard with available
space or delete unwanted images.
(p.16, 96)
When flash lamp blinks red, flash
is charging and no pictures can be
taken. Lamp lights red when
charging is completed.
Insert a charged battery or use the
AC adapter.
Press Display button to turn LCD
monitor on. (p.38)
LCD monitor remains off while
camera is connected to TV.
Image on LCD monitor may be
hard to see when taking pictures
outside in sunlight.
Recording
Wait until recording is finished.
Zoom does not
work
Super Macro mode has
been set.
The zoom is disabled in this
modes.
Connected to PC by
USB cable.
When connecting to PC, LCD
monitor is always On.
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Subject is not in
focus
Subject difficult to
focus on
Subjects difficult to focus on using
autofocus: objects with little con-
trast (blue sky, white walls, etc.),
dark objects, finely patterned
objects, fast-moving objects,
scenery through window or net,
etc. Lock focus on another object
located at same distance (press
shutter release button halfway),
then aim at target and press shut-
ter release button fully.
Subject is not in focus-
ing area
Position subject in AF frame
(focusing area) in middle of LCD
monitor. If the subject is outside
the focusing area, aim the camera
at the subject and lock focus
(press shutter release button
halfway), then compose picture
and press the shutter release but-
ton fully.
Subject is too close
Set focus mode on . (p.40)
Focus mode is set on
Normal pictures will be out of
focus if taken with focus mode set
on .
Picture is dark
Subject is too far away
in a dark environment,
such as a night scene.
Picture becomes dark if subject is
too far away. Take picture within
range of flash.
Background is dark
When taking a picture of a person
against dark background, such as
night scene, the person may
appear dark if the flash does not
reach background even with cor-
rect exposure. Set to mode to
ensure both person and back-
ground are clear. (p.59)
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Flash does not
fire
Flash mode is set to
Off
The Capture mode is
set to , super
macro, continuous
shooting or infinity-
landscape mode, or
the Picture mode is
set to Fireworks
mode.
Set to Auto or . (p.42)
Flash will not fire in these modes.
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A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
• Lithium-ion battery D-LI7 (Rechargeable) (included)
• Battery charger D-BC7 (included)
• AC adapter D-AC7
• AC Plug Cord (included)
D-CO2A Australia
D-CO2B United Kingdom
D-CO2E Europe
D-CO2H Hong Kong
D-CO2J Japan
D-CO2K Korea
D-CO2U North America, Canada
• USB Cable I-USB7 (included)
• AV Cable I-AVC7 (included)
• Camera Case O-CC7
• Strap O-ST5 (included)
• Remote Control Unit F
Optional Accessories
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WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distri-
bution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for
a period of twelve months from date 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, mis-
handling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operat-
ing instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufactur-
er or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations
except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages
from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any
kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it
is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives
under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limit-
ed to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be
made on repairs by non-authorized Pentax service facilities.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should
be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the
manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it
will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to
you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is
covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge,
and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the
equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be
charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding
this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the
date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering
the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equip-
ment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufactur-
er's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty 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 PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
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ț
Exposure capacity when using a 16MB SD Memory Card
Main Specifications
Approx. 30
5.25 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with
a primary color filter
Still JPEG (Exif2.2), TIFF, DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II
Movie Mov (Quick Time Motion), 15fps
Capture mode Max. 4
×
(Combines with 5× optical zoom to give
zoom magnification equivalent to 20×)
Type
Real-image zoom viewfinder
(Diopter adjustment in the range of –3 to +1m
–1
)
Magnification Wide 0.37×, Tele 1.66×
Still
2592 × 1944 pixels, 2048 × 1536 pixels, 1600 × 1200 pixels,
1024 × 768 pixels,
640 × 480 pixels
Movie 320 × 240 pixels
Effective Pixels
Type
Sensor
Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in
zoom lens
5.0 megapixels
Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400)
“TIFF”, “Good”, “Better”, “Best”
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Recorded Pixels
Sensitivity
File Format
Quality Level
Storage Medium
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W),
Fluorescent Light (N), Fluorescent Light (D), Manual
White Balance
Image Storage Capacity
2048 × 1536
1024 × 768
1600 × 1200
Approx. 12 Approx. 18
Approx. 20 Approx. 27 Approx. 40
Approx. 45
Approx. 56
Approx. 82 Approx. 100
640 × 480
Lens
Digital Zoom
Viewfinder
Better
(ȢȢ)
Good
(Ȣ)
Movie images
(320 × 240)
Voice
recording
Quality levels
Recorded pixels
Best
(ȢȢȢ)
Approx. 4
Approx. 11
Approx. 25
Approx. 53
Approx. 7
Approx. 8 Approx. 14
2592 × 1944
Focal Length 7.8 mm – 39 mm (Equivalent to 37.5 mm –
187.5 mm in 35 mm format)
Aperture f/2.8 – f/4.6
Lens Composition
9 elements in 7 groups (two aspherical elements)
Zoom type Electrically driven
Picture Range
33.7 mm × 24.7 mm (screen is filled) (using super
macro mode or manual focus at max, WIDE position)
Lens Barrier Electrically driven
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1.5 inch low-sound polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor (113
Kilopixels) (with backlight)
LCD Monitor
Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8×), scroll, slideshow,
movie playback, voice playback, histogram display, trimming, resize
Playback
Function
Type Electronic/mechanical shutter
Speed Approx. 1/4000 sec. – 4 sec.
Shutter
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7, AC adapter (optional)
Power Supply
USB/AV terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power
supply terminal
In/Out Port
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable,
3D image viewer, software (CD-ROM), strap, operating manual
Accessories
Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor with
external passive sensor
Focusing Range Normal: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) to infinity (full zoom range)
(From lens front)
Macro: 0.15 m (0.50 ft) – 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (full zoom range)
Super macro: 0.02 m (0.8 in.) – 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (Wide only)
Landscape: Infinity (full zoom range)
Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button
Focusing System
Manual Focus
0.15 m (0.50 ft) to infinity (full zoom range), 0.02 m (0.8 in.) to infinity (Wide only)
Drive Modes
Single-frame, Self-timer, Remote Control after 3 Seconds, Remote Control, Continuous, Interval, Multiple Exposure
Self-timer Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec.
Time function World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones)
Video Output Format
NTSC, PAL
Size
100 (W) × 59 (H) × 39.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members)
Weight 205 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard)
Weight when shooting
250 g (including battery and SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard)
AE Metering TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment,
Center-weighted, Spot)
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (Set in 1/3 EV steps)
Movie Recording time approx. 1 sec – max. 10 min.
Auto Bracket Possible
Exposure Modes Program, Av, Tv, M, PICT, Movie, Panorama
Assist, 3D, Digital Filter, USER, Voice Recording
Exposure
Mechanism
Type Auto flash with red-eye reduction function
Flash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye
reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Working Range Wide: Approx. 0.4 m – 5.2 m (1.31 ft – 17.1 ft)
(ISO/AUTO) Tele: Approx. 0.15 m – 3.2 m (0.50 ft – 10.5 ft)
Flash
Approx. 400 with 50% of shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON in
accordance with Pentax measuring conditions.
Battery life w/fully
charged
Remote Control Unit
Pentax Remote Control Unit F (optional)
Exposure 3 seconds after receipt of signal or instant exposure
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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European
Community.
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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We: PENTAX U.S
.A., Inc.
Located at: 35 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112 USA
Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identi-
fied herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the
FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product mar-
keted, is identical to the representative unit tested and
found to be compliant with the standards. Records main-
tained continue to reflect the equipment being produced
can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due
to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis
as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired 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: PENT
AX Digital Still Camera
Model Number: Optio 550
Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: February, 2003, Colorado
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PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639,
JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg,
GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE
PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands)
Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS
(http://www.pentax.nl)
(for Belgium & Luxembourg)
Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM
(http://www.pentax.be)
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon,
SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch)
PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado
80112, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentax.com)
PENTAX Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2E5,
CANADA
(http://www.pentaxcanada.ca)
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp
• Printed on recycled paper
• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
57227 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003
02-200304 Printed in Japan
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Taking Pictures
Caution
z
x
Continuous Shooting
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is
pressed.
z Press the button in Capture
mode to display on the LCD
monitor.
The mode will change to Continuous
Shooting mode.
x Press the shutter release button.
Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release
button is pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off
from the shutter release button.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
The interval will vary according to the [Recorded Pixels] and
[Quality Level] setting.
• The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting mode.
• Continuous shooting is not available for Movie Picture,
Panorama assist mode and 3D Image modes.
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval
Shooting)
In this mode still pictures are taken automatically at a fixed inter-
val.
z
Press the button in Capture mode to display
on the LCD monitor.
x
Press the shutter release button.
Interval shooting will start with the following settings.
• Interval 0min 10sec
• Number of shot 02
• Start time 0hr 0min
When shooting is finished, the camera turns off automati-
cally.
Setting the interval, number of shot, and start time
z
Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
x
Press the four-way controller (̄) to select [Interval
Shoot].
c
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The Interval Shooting menu will be
displayed and [Interval] will be
framed.
z
x
Interval Shoot
Interval
Number of Shot
Start Time
0hr 0min
02
1min 10sec
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
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Taking Pictures
Caution
v
Set the interval time.
1. Press the four-way controller (̈).
̆̄ will be displayed above and below the minutes.
2. Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to change the min-
utes, then press (̈).
̆̄ will be displayed above and below the seconds.
3. Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to change the sec-
onds, then press (̈).
4. Press the four-way controller (̄).
The frame will move to [Number of shoot].
b
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select the number of
pictures, then press (̄).
The frame will move to [Start Time].
n
Set the time to start shooting.
1. Press the four-way controller (̈).
̆̄ will be displayed above and below the hours.
2. Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to change the hours,
then press ̈.
̆̄ will be displayed above and below the minutes.
3. Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to change the min-
utes, then press ̈.
m
Press the OK button twice.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
•
Interval shooting can be set at intervals of 10 seconds to 4 minutes
in units of 1 second, and intervals of 4 minutes to 99 minutes in
units of 1 minute. Intervals of less than 10 seconds cannot be set.
•
The number of pictures can be set in the range of 2 to 99 pictures.
• The start time can be set between 0 min. and 23 hr. 59 min.
in units of 1 minute.
• If the start time is set to 0 min., the first picture will be taken
as soon as the shutter release button is pressed.
• If you press the power switch on during standby, the remain-
ing number of pictures and interval time will be displayed on
the LCD monitor. If you press the Menu/Fn button, the mes-
sage “Stop interval shooting?” will be displayed. To cancel
interval shooting, press the OK button.
•
If the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard runs out of memory space,
interval shooting stops and the camera turns off automatically.
Interval shooting is not possible in mode.
memo
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zz
vc
xc
x
Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another (Multiple Exposure Mode)
You can superimpose a new image on top of an image already
recorded.
When images have been recorded
z
Press in Capture mode to
switch to Multiple Exposure
mode.
The screen for selecting the base
image will be displayed.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to choose the base image and
press the OK button.
The selected image will appear in
transparent form on the LCD monitor.
c
Aim the camera at your subject
and choose the exposure method
with the four-way controller (
̆̄).
Priority is given to the brighter
image.
Priority is given to the darker
image.
The average exposure is obtained.
v
Press the shutter release button.
The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be
asked whether you want to continue shooting.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the picture
you have just created will be played back enabling you to
add another image. The combined picture will be saved as
a new file.
100-0038100-0038
MENU
OK
OkExit OkExit
Choose Base Image
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Caution
When there are no recorded images
z
Press in Capture mode to
switch to Multiple Exposure
mode.
A message will appear on the LCD
monitor informing you that the cam-
era is ready to take the base
image.
Take the base image. When you
have taken the base image, it will
appear in transparent form on the
LCD monitor.
x
Aim the camera at your subject
and choose the exposure method
with the four-way controller (
̆̄).
Priority is given to the brighter
image.
Priority is given to the darker
image.
The average exposure is
obtained.
c
Press the shutter release button.
The Instant Review screen will be displayed and you will be
asked whether you want to continue shooting.
If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the picture
you have just created will be played back enabling you to
add another image. The combined picture will be saved as
a new file.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
• Multiple exposure is not possible in Movie Picture mode,
Panorama assist mode or 3D mode.
• Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple Exposure
mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple Exposure
mode.
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Base Image ShootingBase Image Shooting
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Taking Pictures
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket)
You can take pictures automatically with three different expo-
sure, white balance, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings.
z
Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
x
Press the four-way controller (̄) to select [Auto Bracket].
c
Press the four-way controller (̈).
[Applied Photo] screen to select the bracket setting will be
displayed.
v
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to select the conditions for brack-
et shooting.
If you selected [Sharpness],
[Saturation] or [Contrast], skip to
step
m
.
b
Press the four-way controller (̄)
to select [Exp. Bracket] or [White
Balance].
Go to [Bracket Amount].
n
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to set the bracketing steps.
,
xcvbn
m
z
Auto Bracket
Applied Photo
Bracket Amount
Exp.Bracket
± 0.3
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Auto Bracket
Applied Photo
Bracket Amount
Exp.Bracket
± 0.3
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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m
Press the OK button.
The Bracket mode is set.
,
Press and hold down the shutter release button.
Auto bracket shooting starts.
When shooting is finished, a message will be displayed
asking whether you want to continue shooting or not. To
continue shooting in auto bracket mode, select [Continue]
and press the OK button.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
• Check the pictures you have taken using the Playback mode.
• If you set auto bracket when you set the Continuous shooting
mode, continuous shooting will be canceled.
• The auto bracket setting will be canceled by pressing the
Menu/Fn button or OK button.
• Auto bracket mode is not available when TIFF is selected for
the image quality.
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Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)
This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rate
so that when you play the movie back, the action appears
speeded up.
z
Press the Menu/Fn button in Capture mode.
The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
x
Press the four-way controller (̄) to select [Fast Fwd
Movie].
c
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to choose [Off (×1)], [×2], [×5],
[×10], [×50] or [×100].
v
Press the OK button.
b
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting in Fast Forward Movie
mode starts.
n
Press the shutter release button.
Shooting in Fast Fwd Movie mode ends.
Playing Back Movie Pictures
☞
p.91
• Off (
×1) is the normal setting for movie pictures (15 frames
per second). Each time ×2 or ×5 is selected, the number of
frames taken per second is reduced to 1/2 or 1/5.
• As movie pictures are normally played back at the rate of 15
frames per second, movies taken at ×2 are played back twice
as fast and movies taken at ×5 are played back five times as
fast.
• Sound cannot be recorded.
bn
xc
v
z
memo
Rec Mode
Auto Bracket
Instant Review
Parallel
Digital Zoom
Interval Shoot
3D Mode
Fast Fwd Movie
x2
On
2sec
2/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Saving the Menu Items (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the
camera is turned off. If you select [On], the settings will be saved in
the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If
you select [Off], the settings will be reset to the defaults when the cam-
era is turned off.
• Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the
settings selected 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 [Zoom Position] is set to On in [Memory].
• The Auto Bracket setting is not saved.
• [Memory] can be set separately in User mode and other
shooting modes.
Saving the Settings (Memory)
Flash
Default Setting
The flash mode setting on the button is saved.
Focus Mode The focus mode setting is saved.
Item Description
White Balance
The [White Balance] setting on the [ Rec.Mode]
menu is saved.
Digital Zoom
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [ Rec.Mode] menu
is saved.
AE Metering
The [AE Metering] setting on the [ Rec.Mode] menu
is saved.
File No.
The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard is inserted, the sequential file number
is assigned.
Sensitivity
The [Sensitivity] setting on the [ Rec.Mode] menu is
saved.
Zoom Position The zoom position setting is saved.
DISPLAY The LCD monitor display mode is saved.
EV Compensation
The set EV compensation value is saved.
MF Position The focus position set by Manual Focus is saved.
memo
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
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z
Press the Menu/Fn button in
Capture mode.
x
Press the four-way controller
(
̆̄) to select [Memory].
c
Press the four-way controller (̈).
[Memory] menu will be displayed.
v
Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to
select the item.
b
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
switch [On] and [Off].
n
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Registering Functions in User Mode
By setting the mode dial to and setting the shooting
functions, the functions and shooting mode are registered in
User mode.
● Functions that can be set in User mode
• For the USER mode, you can choose from the following six
modes: program, manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter
priority, picture or digital filter mode.
• Settings made for functions marked with an asterisk (*) are
reflected in other modes as well as User mode.
memo
Function
Default
Setting
Ref.
Recorded Pixels
2592×1944
p.43
Quality Level p.44
White Balance AWB p.45
(Auto)
Focusing Area Wide p.47
AE Metering p.48
Sensitivity Auto p.49
Auto Bracket* — p.84
Digital Zoom [On] p.75
Function
Default
Setting
Ref.
Instant Review* 2s (2 sec) p.50
Interval Shoot* — p.80
Fast Fwd Movie [Off] p.86
3D Mode* Parallel p.65
Memory — p.87
Sharpness Normal p.51
Saturation Normal p.52
Contrast Normal p.53
USER —
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec. Mode
3/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
USER
Memory
Flash On
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
EV Compensation
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Digital Zoom
White Bal.
1/2
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Playing Back Still Pictures
See “Playing Back Still Pictures” (p.26, 27).
Zoom Display
You can display images magnified up to 8 times. A guide to oper-
ation is displayed on the LCD monitor during magnification.
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image you
want to magnify with the four-way controller (
̇̈).
x
Press / on the Zoom/ /
button.
The image will be magnified (1× to
8×).
b The following operations can be performed while the magni-
fied image is displayed.
Four-way controller (̆̄̇̈) : Moves the position to be magnified
Zoom / / button ( ) : Makes the image larger
Zoom / / button ( ) : Makes the image smaller
Display button : Turns the guide marks on/off
Playback/Erasing
Playing Back Images and Sound
1.1X
z
c
x
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c
Press the OK button.
Zoom playback will end.
If you set [Quick Zoom] in the [ Set-up] menu to On, when
the Zoom/ / button ( / ) is pressed in Step x, the
image will be magnified eight times.
Movie pictures cannot be magnified.
Adding a Voice Memo
You can add a voice memo to a recorded image.
z
Enter the playback mode and
choose the image to which you
want to add a voice memo with the
four-way controller (
̇̈).
If the image has no voice memo, the
screen for recording a voice memo is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
x
Press the OK button.
Recording starts. You can record for up to 30 seconds.
c
Press the OK button.
Recording stops.
v
Press the four-way controller (̆).
Play back the recorded voice memo.
b
Press the four-way controller (̄).
Playback stops.
• A voice memo cannot be added to protected ( ) images.
• is displayed on the LCD monitor next to images with a
voice memo.
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Playing Back Movie Pictures
You can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-
played on the LCD monitor during playback. The sound is
played back at the same time.
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose the movie picture
you want to play back with the four-way controller (
̇̈).
x
Press the four-way controller (̆).
Playback will start.
b The following operations can be per-
formed during playback.
Four-way controller (̇): Reverse
playback
Four-way controller (̈): Forward
playback
Four-way controller (̆): Pause
Zoom/ / button ( ): Increases the volume
Zoom/ / button ( ): Reduces the volume
Display button: Changes the Display mode
b The following operations can be performed while Pause is
engaged.
Four-way controller (̇): Frame reverse
Four-way controller (̈): Frame forward
Four-way controller (̆): Releases the Pause function
Display button: Changes the Display mode
c
Press the four-way controller (̄).
Movie playback will end.
v
Press the Playback button.
The camera will return to Capture mode.
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Playing Back Sound
You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording
mode.
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose the recording you
want to play back with the four-way controller (
̇̈).
x
Press the four-way controller (̆).
Playback will start.
b The following operations can be performed during playback.
Four-way controller (
̇): Rewinds and plays back the
recorded sound
Four-way controller (
̈): Advances and plays back
the recorded sound
Zoom/
/ button ( ): Increases the volume
Zoom/
/ button ( ): Reduces the volume
c
Press the four-way controller (̄).
Sound playback will end.
v
Press the Playback button.
The camera will return to the Capture mode.
v
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Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode)
You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use
the Display button to change the information displayed.
Display On
Playback information is displayed.
ቢ Folder No.
ባ File name
ቤ Protect icon
ብ Four-way controller operation guide
ቦ Date & time
ቧ Battery indicator
Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image
is displayed.
The x-axis shows the brightness (dark-
est at the left end and brightest at the
right end) and the y-axis shows the
number of pixels.
ቢ Histogram
ባ Recorded pixels
ቤ Quality level
ብ White balance
ቦ AE metering
ቧ Sensitivity
ቨ Aperture value
ቩ Shutter speed
Display Off
No playback information is displayed.
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1/125
F2.6
1/125
F2.6
AWB
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4
21
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➞
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Display On
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Nine-image Display
You can display nine images at the same time.
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose an image with the
four-way controller (
̇̈).
x
Press / on the Zoom but-
ton / .
Nine images will be displayed with
the selected image in the center.
Choose an image with the four-way
controller (̆̄̇̈).
When ten or more images have
been recorded, if you press the four-
way controller (̈) while the bottom right image is selected,
the next nine images will be displayed, and if you press the
four-way controller (̇) while the top left image is selected,
the previous nine images will be displayed. Similarly, if you
press the four-way controller (̆) while an image on the top
row is selected, the previous nine images will be displayed,
and if you press the four-way controller (̄) while an image
on the bottom row is selected, the next nine images will be
displayed.
c
Press the OK button.
The screen will return to single-image display of the select-
ed image.
Sound files are displayed in .
Selected image
x
z
c
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Erasing a Single Image or Sound
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or
sound you want to erase with the four-way controller
(
̇̈).
x
Press the button.
The Delete screen will be dis-
played.
c
Select [Delete] with the four-way
controller (
̆).
v
Press the OK button.
• You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.25).
• You cannot erase protected images (with the symbol).
• If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [ Set-up] menu, Step c
can be omitted.
Erasing Images
zc
v
x
memo
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Cancel
Delete
MENU
OK
All ima
All ima
ges & soundsAll images & sounds
OkExit OkExit
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Erasing a Voice Memo
If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo
without erasing the image.
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the
voice memo that you want to erase with the four-way
controller (
̇̈).
x
Press the button.
The Delete screen will be displayed.
c
Select [Sound Delete] with the
four-way controller (
̆).
v
Press the OK button.
Select [Delete] in step c above to erase both the image and
the voice memo.
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Cancel
Delete
Sound Delete
MENU
OK
All images & soundsAll images & sounds
OkExit OkExit
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Erasing All Images
You can erase all the images/sound at once.
• Once erased, images/sound cannot be restored.
• Protected images/sound cannot be erased.
z
Enter the Playback mode and
press the button twice.
The Delete screen will be dis-
played.
x
Select [Delete All] with the four-
way controller (
̆).
c
Press the OK button.
If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [Set-up] menu, step x can
be omitted.
x
c
z
100-0020100-0020
Cancel
Delete All
Delete all images & sounds
on the memory card?
MENU
OK
OkExit OkExit
memo
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Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect images/sound from being accidentally erased.
z
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image/sound
you want to protect with the four-way controller (
̇̈).
x
Press the button.
The Protect screen will be dis-
played.
c
Press the four-way controller (̆).
The frame will move to [Protect].
v
Press the OK button.
• Select [Unprotect] in step
c
to release the Protect setting.
• If the image is protected, the symbol is displayed when the
image/sound is played back.
Protecting All Images/Sound
You can protect all the images/sound.
z
Enter the Playback mode.
x
Press the button twice.
The protect all images & sounds screen will be displayed.
c
Press the four-way controller (̆).
The frame will move to [Protect].
v
Press the OK button.
Select [Unprotect] in step c above to cancel the Protect setting
on all the images.
Even protected images/sound will be erased by formatting
the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
z
c
x
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Unprotect
Protect
MENU
OK
All images & soundsAll images & sounds
OkExit OkExit
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Viewing Images on a TV
By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images
on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that
both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting
the cable.
z
Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.
x
Connect the sound terminal (white) and image terminal
(yellow) of the AV cable to the sound terminal (white) and
image input terminal (yellow) of the TV.
c
Turn the TV and camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format
☞
p.132
The LCD monitor is always turned off when the camera is con-
nected to a TV.
If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC
adapter (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating man-
ual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.
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You can print the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible printer or at a
printing service.
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
Printing Single Image
Set the following items for each image.
b Copies
Set the number of prints up to a maximum of 99.
b Date
Specify whether you want the date imprinted on the print or
not.
z
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller
(
̇̈) to choose the image for which you want to make
DPOF settings.
x
Press the DPOF button.
The DPOF screen will be displayed.
zcv
b
x
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MENU
OK
DISP
Date
Copies
01
All ImagesAll Images Ok
Ok
Exit OkExit
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c
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
select the number of prints, then
press the four-way controller (̄).
The frame will move to [Date].
v
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
select whether to insert the date or
not.
:
The date will be printed
:
The date will not be printed
b
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• If DPOF settings have already been made for an image, the
previously set number of prints and On/Off date setting will
be displayed.
• To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of prints to 00 and
press the OK button.
• You cannot set the printing service for movie pictures.
• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the
photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on
the pictures even if the DPOF setting was made.
memo
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MENU
OK
DISP
Date
Copies
03
All ImagesAll Images Ok
Ok
Exit OkExit
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Printing All Images
z
Enter the Playback mode and press the DPOF button
twice.
The [All Images] screen will be displayed.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
select the number of prints.
You can print up to 99 copies.
c
Press the four-way controller (̄).
The frame will move to [Date].
v
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
select (On) or (Off).
The date will be printed.
The date will not be printed.
b
Press the OK button.
Prints can be made according to the settings.
• The setting for a single image will be cancelled.
• When you specify the number of prints in the DPOF setting,
the number applies to all the images. Before printing, check
that the number is correct.
• The setting is not possible for movie pictures.
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b
z
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MENU
OK
Date
Copies
01
OkExit OkExit
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Caution
Viewing Images with your PC
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and
image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with
the camera to your PC and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on your PC using the
provided USB driver and software.
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW7) contains the following software:
- USB driver
- Image viewing software (ACDSee™)
- ACD Photostitcher
ACD photostitcher is only for the English and the Japanese
version.
System environment
OS: Windows 98/98 SE/2000/Me
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
CPU: Pentium or later recommended
Memory: 64MB or more
Hard disk space: 15MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
To view movie pictures on your PC, Direct X 8.0 or later and
Media Player pre-installed on system, or QuickTime 3.0 or later
are required. For Windows Me/XP, Media Player pre-installed on
system, QuickTime 3.0 or later is required.
• Not compatible with Windows 95/NT.
• When you connect the camera to your PC, you are rec-
ommended to use the AC adapter kit D-AC7.
If the battery power runs out while image data is being
transferred, the data may be lost.
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Installing the software
This section describes the procedures for installing the neces-
sary software.
Installing the USB driver
☞
p.105
Installing the image processing software (ACDSee™ and
ACD photostitcher)
☞
p.110
Installing the USB driver on Windows 98/98 SE only
If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP,
you do not need to install the USB driver. When you connect the
camera to your computer with the USB cable, your computer will
automatically detect the camera as [Removable Disk].
z
Turn your computer on.
x
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into the CD-ROM drive.
c
Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to
your computer with the USB cable.
Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia
Card in the camera.
v
Turn your camera on.
Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new
hardware and the Wizard screen will appear.
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b
Click [Next].
n
Select [Search for the best
driver for your device] and
click [Next].
m
Select [Specify a location]
in the box on the left and
click [Browse].
If another item has been
selected, click the box to
deselect it.
,
Click the CD-ROM drive
icon and click [OK].
The figure on the right is dis-
played when the CD-ROM is
set as the F drive.
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Make sure that the specified
drive is displayed and click
[Next].
⁄0
Make sure that
[PENSSTOR.INF] is dis-
played and click [Next].
Installation of the driver
starts.
⁄1
Click [Finish].
When installation is finished,
installation of the driver for
the new hardware starts.
⁄2
Click [Next].
⁄3
Select [Search for the best
driver for your device] and
click [Next].
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Select [Specify a location]
and click [Browse].
If another item has been
selected, click the box to
deselect it.
⁄5
Click the CD-ROM drive
icon and click [OK].
The figure on the right is dis-
played when the CD-ROM is
set as the F drive.
⁄6
Make sure that the specified
drive is displayed and click
[Next].
⁄7
Make sure that
[PENSPDR.INF] is displayed
and click [Next].
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Click [Finish].
When installation is finished,
the Wizard window is exited.
⁄9
Double-click [My Computer]
on the desktop.
A removable disk will be
added.
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Installing the image processing software
This section describes the procedures for installing ACDSee™
which lets you view recorded images on your computer and
ACD photostitcher which lets you create panorama pictures.
• The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and
the Japanese version.
• If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, login by
the authority of the administrator before installing the
software. See the operating manual for your computer for
instructions on how to login.
b Installing the ACDSee™
When installing the ACDSee™, recorded images can be viewed
and edited on your computer.
z
Turn on your computer.
x
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
b
If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed
Follow the procedure below to display the screen.
1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
2) Double click the [CD-ROM Drive (S-SW7)] icon.
3) Double click the [Setup.exe] icon.
c
Click your applicable language.
You can choose the language from the following: English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
v
Click the [ACDSee™].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guid-
ance and enter the registration information. Reboot your PC
after installation finish.
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b Installing the ACD photostitcher
The ACD photostitcher is only for the English and Japanese ver-
sion. If you have installed ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher in
your computer, you can join the images you have taken in
Panorama assist mode.
Make sure that the ACDSee™ has been installed.
z
Turn on your computer.
x
Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW7) into your CD-ROM drive.
The PENTAX Software Installer screen will appear.
b
If the PENTAX Software Installer screen is not displayed
Follow the procedure below to display the screen.
1) Double click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop.
2) Double click the [CD-ROM Drive (S-SW7)] icon.
3) Double click the [Setup.exe] icon.
c
Click your applicable language.
You can choose the language from the following: English,
French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
v
Click the [ACD Photostitcher].
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guid-
ance and enter the registration information.
The screen will return to PENTAX Software Installer. Click
the [Exit] to finish.
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Playback/Erasing
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™
z
Turn your computer on.
x
Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to
your computer with the USB cable.
Make sure that there is an SD Memory Card/MultiMedia
Card in the camera.
c
Turn your camera on.
ACDSee starts up automatically and the list of images is
displayed. Go to Step
b
.
v
If ACDSee fails to start
up automatically, dou-
ble-click the [ACDSee]
icon on the desktop.
Your camera can be
found in the [My
Computer] window as
[Removable Disk].
Camera images can be
found in [My Computer]
→ [Removable Disk (or the name on the volume label on
the SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, if there is one)] →
[DCIM] → [XXXPENTX]. (XXX is a 3-digit number.)
A list of the images will be displayed.
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b
Select the image you want to view from the list.
Double-click the selected image to enlarge it to full-screen
display.
n
Copy the image to your computer.
Select an image from the list and copy it to the desired fold-
er in your computer. Refer to the operating manual for your
computer for copying instructions.
You can also copy images using Internet Explorer for Windows.
I
f you are using Windows XP and there is a volume label on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card, the name on the volume label
will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the card is unfor-
matted, the manufacturer and type of card may be displayed.
Joining panorama images using ACD photostitcher
The ACD photostitcher is only for the English and the Japanese
version.
When you have installed ACDSee™ and ACD photostitcher, you
can join images recorded in Panorama Assist mode to make
panorama pictures.
The folder names and image names displayed on the screen for
explanation purposes may vary depending on your operating
system.
z
Start up ACDSee™.
See p.112 for instructions on how to start up ACDSee™.
x
Select the images you want to join from the list.
To select more than one image at a time, click on the
images while pressing the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard.
When you have selected the images, click the [ACD photos-
titcher] button on the tool bar.
If no images have been selected, the [ACD photostitcher]
button is disabled.
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Playback/Erasing
memo
ባ
Click the [ACD pho-
tostitcher] button
ቢ
Select the images
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c
Adjust the position of the images.
ACD photostitcher starts up and the selected images are
displayed in panorama format.
If you move the mouse pointer onto an image, the pointer
changes to a symbol. Adjust the position of the images
by pressing the left mouse button and moving the images
one by one to the desired position.
When you have finished correcting the position, click the
[STITCH] button.
v
Select the type of panorama picture you want to create.
There are two types of panorama picture: [Flat] and
[Cylindrical]. As the former type is used in this explanation,
click the [Flat] button.
A dialog box will appear. Click [OK].
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ባ
Click the [STITCH]
button
ቢ
Adjust the position
while pressing the
left mouse button
Click [Flat]
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b
Trim the picture.
If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line around
the picture, the pointer changes to a symbol. Trim the pic-
ture by pressing the left mouse button and moving the dot-
ted line.
When you have finished trimming, click the [TRIMMING]
button.
n
Save the picture.
When you are satisfied with the trimmed picture, click the
[SAVE] button to save the picture.
To cancel trimming, click the [CANCEL] button.
After saving the picture, if you have finished creating
panorama pictures, exit [ACD photostitcher] and [ACDSee].
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ባ
Click the [TRIM-
MING] button.
ቢ
Trim the picture.
[CANCEL] button
Click the [SAVE] but-
ton.
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Playback/Erasing
Disconnecting the camera from your computer
Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 2000/Me)
z
Double-click the (Hot Plug)
icon on the status bar at the
bottom right of the desktop.
The [Unplug or Eject Hardware]
screen will appear.
x
Make sure that [PENTAX USB
DISK Device] is selected and
click [Stop].
The [Stop a Hardware device]
screen will appear.
c
Make sure that [PENTAX USB
DISK Device] is selected and
click [OK].
A message will appear.
v
Click [OK].
b
Unplug the USB cable from
your computer and camera.
PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 550
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Playback/Erasing
Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows XP)
z
Double-click [Safely Remove
Hardware] on the task bar.
x
Click [PENTAX USB DISK
Device] and click [Stop].
c
Click [PENTAX USB DISK
Device] and click [OK].
v
A message permitting removal
of the hardware will appear.
Turn the camera off and unplug
the USB cable from your com-
puter and camera.
Disconnecting your camera from your PC (Windows 98/98 SE)
Windows 98 and 98 SE have no Hot Plug icon. To disconnect
the camera, turn the camera off and unplug the USB cable.
PENTAX USB DISK Device at PENTAX OPTIO 550
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Caution
By using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader and
image-browser software, you can transfer images recorded with
the camera to your Macintosh and edit them or print them out.
This section explains how to view images on your Macintosh
using the provided USB driver and software.
About the included software
The included CD-ROM (S-SW7) contains the following software:
• Image-browser software (ACDSee™)
System environment
OS: Mac OS 8.6 or later (QuickTime 4.0 or later required)
CPU: Power PC 266MHz or higher
Memory: 8MB or more
Hard disk space: 6MB or more
Standard equipped USB port
• When you connect the camera to your Macintosh, you
are recommended to use the AC adapter. If the battery
power runs out while image data is being transferred,
the data may be lost.
Installing the software
Installing the USB Driver and the ACDSee™ on your
Macintosh
The procedures for installing the necessary software are
explained.
Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically
recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage
drivers. When you attach the camera to your Mac, the camera
should automatically appear on your desktop as an “untitled”
disk drive, which you can double click to access.
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Viewing Images with your Macintosh
Playback/Erasing
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Taking Pictures
Caution
Display Off
No shooting information is displayed.
• The AF area in autofocus mode is
displayed.
• If any of the modes are changed
such as Flash mode, the mode you
have changed is displayed for a
few seconds.
LCD Monitor Off
Turn off the LCD monitor.
(The LCD monitor is not turned off in
Playback mode.)
The LCD monitor does not turn off in mode.
Saving the Display Mode
☞
p.87
➞
➞
Display On
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Setting the Shooting Functions
Taking Pictures
z
Selecting the Focus Mode
b Focus Mode
z
Press the or button in Capture mode.
The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed
and the set focus mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus
mode.
• The default setting of the focus mode is [Autofocus mode].
• When the Movie picture mode is selected, (
☞
p.61) the posi-
tion of the autofocus area cannot be changed.
• The zoom is fixed in the wide-angle position in Super Macro
mode.
• If you use the flash in Macro mode, the image may be over-
exposed or a dark area may appear at the bottom right of the
picture.
• The flash does not discharge in Super macro mode.
(No icon)
Autofocus mode The camera is focused on the subject in the autofo-
cus area when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway. Use this mode when the distance to the
subject is more than 60 cm (1.97 ft).
Macro mode
This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approx. 15 cm – 65 cm (0.5 ft – 2.13 ft).
Infinity-landscape mode
Manual focus mode
This mode is used for taking distant objects.
Adjust focus manually by the four-way controller
(
̆̄
).
Super macro mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject
is approximately 2 cm – 65 cm (0.8 inch – 2.13 ft).
Move focusing area The position of the autofocus area is changed.
memo
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Taking Pictures
Caution
If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder
when the focus mode is set on Macro or Super Macro, the
range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen
in the viewfinder.
Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.
Manual Focus
When the mode is set on and press the four-way controller
(̆̄), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen
on the LCD monitor. Adjust the focus with the four-way controller
while looking at the image on the monitor.
For distant focus
For closer focus
After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way con-
troller (
̆̄) or take a finger off from the four-way controller (̆ ̄),
the screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.
• Keep pressing the four-way controller (̆̄) will move the
focusing position rapidly.
• The central portion of picture is also enlarged in the Digital
zoom mode except at maximum magnification.
Saving the Focus Mode
☞
p.87
memo
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memo
Selecting the Flash Mode
• The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] modes
cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to .
• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to ,
continuous shooting, infinity-landscape, fireworks in picture
mode or super macro mode.
• The flash discharges once before the main flash as supple-
mentary light for AE metering.
• In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye
Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make the
pupils of the subject’s eyes smaller shortly before the main
flash discharges to take the picture.
z
Press the button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed
and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp
☞
p.25
Saving the Flash Mode
☞
p.87
(No icon)
Auto flash
The flash discharges automatically depending on the
light conditions.
Auto flash + Red-eye
Reduction
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes
caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the
subject’s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of
lighting conditions.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
eyes. The flash discharges automatically.
Flash Off
The flash will not discharge.
Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
Flash On
The flash discharges.
z
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Taking Pictures
Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2592 ×
1944], [2048 × 1536], [1600 × 1200], [1024 × 768] and [640 ×
480].
z
Select [Recorded Pixels] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the size.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
• The recorded pixels is fixed at 320 × 240 pixels in the movie
picture mode.
• If you select a large size, the picture may appear distinct
when it is printed out.
• Selecting a small size reduces the volume of data. This is
useful for attaching images to E-mail or posting them on a
website.
z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
memo
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Taking Pictures
Selecting the Quality Levels
You can choose the image compression rate.
z
Select [Quality Level] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the image quality.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
• If you selected TIFF, the recorded pixels is fixed at 2592 ×
1944.
• If you select TIFF when the recorded pixels has been set to
other than [2592 × 1944], the size is automatically changed to
[2592 × 1944].
• 3D image mode, multiple exposure mode and auto bracket
mode are not available when TIFF is selected.
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
BEST
The quality is better and there is a high volume of
image data.
ȢȢȢ
GOOD
The quality is good and there is a low volume of
image data.
Ȣ
BETTER
Standard level
ȢȢ
z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
TIFF
The image is recorded as uncompressed data.
TIFF
memo
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Taking Pictures
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white
balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
*The color temperature (°K) is approximate and does not indicate the precise
color.
z
Select [White Balance] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
The white balance screen will be
displayed.
c
Use the four-way controller (̆̄)
to select the setting.
v
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
Saving the White Balance
☞
p.87
z
v
xc
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Automatic
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
Daylight
Shade
Tungsten
Light
Fluorescent
Light
Manual
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or
other tungsten light.
Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light.
Choose the type of fluorescent light from W (white (4200°K)*),
N (neutral white (5000°K)*) and D (daylight (6500°K)*).
Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the
white balance manually.
White Balance
AWB
-
D
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
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Selecting the Type of Fluorescent Light
z
Select [ ] on the White Balance
screen.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to
choose “W”, “N” or “D”.
c
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Manual Setting
z
Select [ ] (manual) on the white
balance screen.
x
Point your camera at a blank sheet
of paper so that it fills the screen.
c
Press the Display button.
The white balance is automatically
adjusted, [Complete] is displayed
on the LCD monitor and the display
returns to the menu screen.
v
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
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AWB
White Balance
D
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
White Balance
Adjust
DISP
AWB
-
D
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the angle of the autofocus area.
z
Select [Focusing Area] on the
[ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the setting.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check
the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
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z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Normal range
The autofocus range becomes smaller.
Wide
Spot
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
memo
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Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the
brightness and determine the exposure.
z
Select [AE Metering] on the
[ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the metering mode.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
Saving the AE Metering Method
☞
p.87
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Taking Pictures
z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Multi segment
The exposure is determined by the entire screen.
Center-weighted
The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen.
Spot
The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of
the screen only.
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the Sensitivity to suit the brightness of the sur-
roundings.
b Sensitivity
z
Select [Sensitivity] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the Sensitivity.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
[Auto] cannot be selected in manual exposure mode.
Saving the Sensitivity
☞
p.87
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Taking Pictures
z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Auto
The camera sets the speed automatically.
100
200
400
• As the lower Sensitivity produces sharp images with little or
no noise, but the shutter speed will be slower in low light con-
ditions.
• As the higher Sensitivity uses faster shutter speed in low light
conditions to reduce camera shake.
64
memo
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec., 1sec.,
2sec., 3sec., 4sec., 5sec. or OFF (no display).
z
Select [Instant Review] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the display time.
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
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z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Parallel
2sec
Off
On
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Rec. Mode
2/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or
soft outlines.
z
Select [Sharpness] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
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z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec. Mode
3/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
USER
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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.
z
Select [Saturation] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
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z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec. Mode
3/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
USER
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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast.
z
Select [Contrast] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to change the setting from
[Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft (–)].
c
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the
picture.
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z
c
x
Rec. Mode
Wide
AWB
Auto
2592 1944
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
AE Metering
Sensitivity
1/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
Memory
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Rec. Mode
3/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
USER
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Taking Pictures
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions
such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
z
Set the mode dial to .
x
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Using the Shutter Release Button
☞
p.25
Playing back images
☞
p.26
x
z
200200
11:19 11:19
F2.8
1/250
F2.8
1/250
02/20/200302/20/2003
Aperture
Shutter speed
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Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode)
In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera
automatically sets the shutter speed.
z
Set the mode dial to .
x
Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to
change the aperture value.
̆ Makes the aperture larger.
(Reduces the aperture value.)
̄ Makes the aperture smaller.
(Increases the aperture value.)
c
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way con-
troller (̆̄) becomes the manual focus button and cannot
be used to change the aperture value. To change the aper-
ture value, press the OK button once and then use the four-
way controller (̆̄) to change the value.
• The exposure is not appropriate when the shutter speed is
displayed in orange on the LCD monitor.
c
z
x
memo
11:19 11:19
F2.8
1/250
F2.8
1/250
02/20/200302/20/2003
Aperture value
Caution
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Taking Pictures
Caution
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode)
In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera
automatically sets the aperture value.
z
Set the mode dial to .
x
Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to
change the shutter speed.
̆ Increases the shutter speed.
̄ Reduces the shutter speed.
c
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
The set shutter speed will be saved when the camera is turned
off.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way con-
troller (̆̄) becomes the manual focus button and cannot
be used to change the shutter speed. To change the shutter
speed, press the OK button once and then use the four-way
controller (̆̄) to change the value.
• The exposure is not appropriate when the aperture value is
displayed in orange on the LCD monitor.
c
z
x
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Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
z
Set the mode dial to .
x
Use the four-way controller to
change the shutter speed and
aperture value.
̇ Increases the shutter speed.
̈ Reduces the shutter speed.
̆ Makes the aperture larger.
(Reduces the aperture value.)
̄ Makes the aperture smaller.
(Increases the aperture value.)
If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do
not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be dis-
played.
(Lit)
(Blinking)
(Lit)
c
z
x
198
1/250
F2.8
198
1/250
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If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is between
–0.3 EV and –2.0 EV, will light, and if between +0.3 EV
and +2.0 EV will light, and the value will be displayed.
If the picture is underexposed at a setting lower than –2.0 EV,
blinks, and if overexposed at a setting higher than +2.0 EV,
blinks.
Metering is not possible.
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Caution
c
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aper-
ture value.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the
camera is turned off.
• EV compensation is not available in this mode.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way con-
troller (
̆̄) becomes the manual focus button and cannot
be used to change the aperture value. To change the aper-
ture value, press the OK button once and then use the four-
way controller (
̆̄) to change the value.
• The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] flash
modes cannot be selected.
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c
z
x
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting
Scene (Picture mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.
Picture mode
There are nine available modes in Picture mode.
z
Set the Mode dial to .
x
Press the four-way controller
(
̆̄) to select the required mode.
c
Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Playing Back Still Pictures
☞
p.26
Landscape
Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors.
Flower Enables to take flower photos bright in color.
Surf &
Snow
Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like beach-
es and snow covered mountains.
Sunset
Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and
sunset photos.
Portrait
Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by emphasiz-
ing the person.
Night-Scene
Mode
Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views.
Autumn
Colors
Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn.
Fireworks Enables you to take bright photos of fireworks.
Tex t
Enables you to take clear photos of text.
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Caution
• The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned
off.
• The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed
at infinity.
• When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way con-
troller (̆̄) becomes the manual focus button and can-
not be used to change the picture mode. To change the
picture mode, press the OK button once and then use the
four-way controller (
̆̄) to change the mode.
• To avoid camera movement in Night-scene, Sunset and
Fireworks mode, you are recommended to fix the camera
on a tripod.
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Caution
Keeping the shutter release button pressed
If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than
one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the
button pressed. Shooting stops when you take a finger off from
the shutter release button.
Playing Back Movie Pictures
☞
p.91
• The flash will not discharge in Movie Picture mode.
• Continuous shooting, interval shooting and multiple expo-
sure shooting are not possible in Movie Picture mode.
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture
mode.
• Focusing Area mode is not available in Movie Picture
mode.
• When shooting in Movie Picture mode, only the digital
zoom can be operated.
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Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
The ACD photostitcher is only for the English version and the
Japanese version.
You can take a number of images and join them together to
form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACD photos-
titcher) provided with the camera is necessary for joining the
images.
z
Set the mode dial to .
x
Use the four-way controller to
choose the direction in which the
images will be joined.
̇ Joins the images at the left.
̈ Joins the images at the right.
̆ Joins the images at the top.
̄ Joins the images at the bottom.
The example shows the images
when ̈ is selected.
c
Take the first picture.
Press the shutter release button to
take the first image. The right edge
of the image is displayed in transpar-
ent form on the left of the LCD moni-
tor.
v
Move the camera to the right and
take the second picture.
Repeat the above procedure to take
the third and subsequent pictures.
cv
z
x
b
Set shift directionSet shift direction
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Caution
b
Press the OK button.
The screen returns to Step z.
To cancel Panorama assist mode, change to another mode.
• The camera cannot join the images. Use the panorama
software (ACD photostitcher) provided with the camera.
• Continuous shooting, Multiple Exposure mode and inter-
val shooting are not possible in Panorama assist mode.
• A computer running Windows is necessary for joining
images. (The ACD photostitcher software provided with
the camera is not supported by Macintosh.)
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Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)
You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them
by the parallel method or cross method (p.67). If you print out
the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer
provided, the image will appear in three dimensions.
Select the 3D mode
The default setting is [Parallel]. If you do not need to switch to
[Cross], go to Step b.
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
The [ Rec. Mode] menu will be displayed.
x
Press the four-way controller (̆̄)
to select [3D Mode].
c
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to select [Parallel] or [Cross].
To view the picture with the 3D image
viewer,
select [Parallel].
You can also view it without the image viewer.
v
Press the OK button.
The 3D image mode screen appears again.
n,
b
xc
v.
z
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Cross
2sec
On
Off
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Rec. Mode
2/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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Taking pictures
b
Set the Mode dial to .
The screen for taking the first picture appears in the middle
of the LCD monitor.
n
Take the first picture.
Hold the camera so that the subject
is in the middle of the screen, and
press the shutter release button.
The picture is displayed in the left
half screen of the LCD monitor. The
right half screen is for taking the
second picture.
m
Move the camera to right without
changing your stance.
,
Take the second picture.
Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half
of the screen and press the shutter release button.
When you have taken the second picture, the screen
returns to Step
n
.
.
Press the Playback button.
The LCD monitor displays both the left and right images.
• The 3D image mode is not available when TIFF is selected
for the image quality.
• To cancel the 3D image mode, press the Menu/Fn button or
change the 3D image mode to another Capture mode.
• A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two
images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are
not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to
ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the
second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the
pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base.
• As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the
distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if
the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be
moved will be 3m÷40=7.5cm.
However, as the way people see three-dimensional images
differs from person to person, there is no need to be too con-
cerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far
to move the camera.
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Distance to subject
Camera movement
0.1 m
0.5 cm
0.3 m
1 cm
0.5 m
1.5 cm
1 m
2.5 cm
3 m
7.5 cm
5 m
13 cm
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b Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross
method
As our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there is a very
slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and
what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by
our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is
applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures.
3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left
and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at
a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right
lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A cer-
tain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures
without using the viewer.
b How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer
Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as
shown below.
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Caution
b How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer
Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide
and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of
the two.
As the distance between the left and right eyes differs from per-
son to person, some people may have difficulty obtaining a
three-dimensional effect even when looking at prints that are the
same size. It may be especially difficult if the pictures are very
large or very small. Try different sizes until the right effect is
achieved.
• Never look at the sun through the 3D image viewer.
• Do not leave the 3D image viewer where it is exposed to
direct sunlight as this may lead to fire.
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b Example of a 3D picture
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Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)
You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of
color filters such as red, blue and green, a soft filter that pro-
duces a fuzzy effect.
● Color filters
Eight colors, black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green
and yellow, are provided for the color filters. When you select a
color filter in the Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor
is filtered with the selected color, and the pictures are taken in that
color.
● Soft Filter
Pictures taken with the soft filter have a fuzzy effect.
c
z
x
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Caution
z Set the Mode dial to .
x Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to select a digital filter
you want to use.
c Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Playing back still pictures
☞
p.26
When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way con-
troller (
̆̄) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be
used to change the filter. To change the filter, press the OK
button once and then use the four-way controller (
̆̄) to
change the filter.
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Taking Pictures
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)
By setting the mode dial to , the preset shooting mode and
functions are activated, enabling you to take pictures immediate-
ly with your own camera settings.
z Set the mode dial to .
x Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.
Registering Functions in User Mode
☞
p.88
Playing back images
☞
p.26
x
z
F2.8
1/250
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Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)
You can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on the
LCD monitor according to how much space is available on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
z Set the mode dial to .
The recordable time is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
ቢ Remaining time
ባ Recording time
x Press the shutter release button.
Recording starts. The self-timer lamp
and flash status lamp blink during
recording.
c Press the shutter release button.
Recording stops. The remaining recordable time is dis-
played.
Playing back sound
☞
p.92
Sound is saved in WAVE monaural files.
xc
z
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Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to take pictures in tele or wide mode.
z
Press the Zoom button in Capture
mode.
(Wide):
makes the subject larger
(Tele):
makes the subject smaller
When the digital zoom function is
disabled, you can take pictures at
up to 5× magnification using the
optical zoom.
When the digital zoom is enabled,
you can further enlarge the subject
to a maximum magnification equiv-
alent to 20×.
Saving the Zoom Position
☞
p.87
z
198198
198
198
198
Digital
zoom range
Zoom bar
Digital Zoom
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Caution
Enabling the Digital Zoom Function
z
Press the Menu button in Capture mode.
The [ Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed.
x
Press the four-way controller (̄)
to select [Digital Zoom].
c
Use the four-way controller (
̈
) to
select [On].
v
Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take a pic-
ture.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting
☞
p.87
• When you turn the LCD monitor off, the digital zoom is dis-
abled even if the digital zoom function is set to On.
• When shooting an image using the digital zoom function,
the image will be blurred.
• When using the digital zoom function, the camera move-
ment may occur due to high magnification. Use the tripod to
prevent it.
Auto Bracket
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Interval Shoot
Parallel
2sec
Off
On
Fast Fwd Movie
3D Mode
Rec. Mode
2/3
Exit
MENU
Ok
OK
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EV Compensation
You can take pictures that are intentionally over exposed or
under exposed.
z
Press the four-way controller (̇̈)
in Capture mode.
Four-way controller (̇)
decreases the EV compensa-
tion to a negative (–) level
Four-way controller (̈)
increases the EV compensa-
tion to a positive (+) level
The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Saving the EV Compensation
☞
p.87
• If you press
̇ or ̈ one time, or set to ± 0, the set level dis-
played on the LCD monitor will go off after two seconds.
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F2.8
1/250
F2.8
1/250
EV compensation level
z
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Using the Self-Timer
The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter release
button is pressed.
z
Press the button in Capture mode to display
on the LCD monitor.
x
Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The
picture is taken approximately three seconds after the self-
timer lamp starts to blink.
Playing Back Images and Sound
☞
p.89
• If you turn the LCD monitor on, the second count will be dis-
played.
• To cancel the self-timer, press the shutter release button
halfway while the second count is displayed.
z
x
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z
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can take pictures using the remote control F (optional).
z Press the button in Capture
mode to display on the LCD
monitor.
The self-timer lamp will blink and the
camera is ready to take pictures.
x
Press the shutter release button on
the remote control unit.
The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be
taken after approximately three seconds.
Playing Back Images and Sound
☞
p.89
• The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way.
• Please ensure that the remote control unit is no more than 5
meters away from the front of the camera.
• When taking pictures against the light, the distance at which the
remote control unit operates may be reduced.
• To take a picture immediately after pressing the shutter release
button on the remote control unit, press the button in
step z to display on the LCD monitor.
b 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. If the battery needs changing, con-
tact your nearest Pentax customer service center. (A charge is
made for replacing the battery.)
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1/250
F2.8
1/250
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Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 550 Digital Camera. Please
read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most
out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it
can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the cam-
era’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the Optio 550 that are for anything other than personal
enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases
where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment
during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images
taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside
the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care
should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
• The SD logo is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trade-
marks of their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still
cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images
more faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols
during use.
Warning
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience serious difficulties
if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience minor or middling difficulties or
physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Warning:
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are
present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the
camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed
portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, please take
care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of
the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swal-
lowed.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with
this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use
with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity,
stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter
and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may
result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or
electrical shock.
Caution:
• Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire,
as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk
of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.
Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the
affected areas thoroughly with water.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be
taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from
becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other
liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the cam-
era get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with
a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the
vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60°C
(140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures.
This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a
lens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-
performance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working
properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or dur-
ing travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred as
a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pic-
tures) arising from failure of this product.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on
the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic
bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F).
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. as this may
cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please
wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.17) regard-
ing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 provided for this camera. If
you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction.
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To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may
not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extreme-
ly high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or
better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate
or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the
recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ·····················································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ···························································2
Contents ···································································································4
Contents of the Operating Manual ···························································7
Checking the Contents of the Package ····················································8
Name of Parts ··························································································9
Names of Operating Parts ····································································10
Getting Started ············································································11
Attaching the Strap ··························································································11
Powering the Camera ······················································································12
Charging the Battery ··············································································12
Installing the Battery ··············································································13
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ····························································15
Installing the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard ·······························································································16
Turning the Camera On and Off ······································································18
Adjusting the Viewfinder ··················································································19
Initial Settings ··································································································20
Setting the Display Language ································································20
Setting the Home Town ··········································································21
Setting the D.S.T. Mode ··········································································21
Setting the Date and Time ·····································································22
Quick Start ····················································································24
Taking Still Pictures ·························································································24
Playing Back Still Pictures ···············································································26
Playing Back Images ··············································································26
Playing Back Previous or Next Images ··················································26
How to View the Recorded Images ·································································28
Common Operations ···································································30
Changing the Mode ··························································································30
Using the Button Functions ··············································································31
Capture Mode ························································································31
Playback Mode ·······················································································33
Using the Menus ·····························································································34
How to Set the Menus ············································································34
Menu List ································································································36
Taking Pictures ············································································38
Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode) ············································38
Setting the Shooting Functions ········································································40
Selecting the Focus Mode ·····································································40
Selecting the Flash Mode ······································································42
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·······························································43
Selecting the Quality Levels ···································································44
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) ·····45
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·················································47
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure
(AE Metering) ·························································································48
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Setting the Sensitivity ·············································································49
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ··································50
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ············································51
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ···············································52
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ···················································53
Taking Pictures ·································································································54
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode) ························54
Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture Priority Mode) ·····························55
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter Priority Mode) ································56
Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) ·····················57
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting ························59
Scene (Picture mode) ············································································59
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ·········································61
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ·····························63
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ··············································65
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ·························70
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ········································72
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ············································73
Using the Zoom ······················································································74
EV Compensation ··················································································76
Using the Self-Timer ··············································································77
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ··············································78
Continuous Shooting ··············································································79
Taking Pictures at Fixed Intervals (Interval Shooting) ····························80
Superimposing One Picture on Top of Another
(Multiple Exposure Mode) ······································································82
Automatically Changing the Shooting Conditions (Auto bracket) ··········84
Taking Fast Forward Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ·························86
Saving the Settings (Memory) ··········································································87
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ··························································87
Registering Functions in User Mode ······················································88
Playback/Erasing ·········································································89
Playing Back Images and Sound ····································································89
Playing Back Still Pictures ······································································89
Zoom Display ·························································································89
Adding a Voice Memo ············································································90
Playing Back Movie Pictures ··································································91
Playing Back Sound ···············································································92
Playing back Shooting Information (Playback Mode) ·····························93
Nine-image Display ················································································94
Slideshow ·······························································································95
Erasing Images ·······························································································96
Erasing a Single Image or Sound ··························································96
Erasing All Images ·················································································98
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ·············································99
Viewing Images on a TV ················································································100
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ·····························································101
Printing Single Image ···········································································101
Printing All Images ···············································································103
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Contents of the Operating Manual
This Operating manual contains the following chapters.
b 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.
b Quick Start
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to
use the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
b Common Operations
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode
dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the
respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Editing/Settings] chapters.
b Taking Pictures
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and
how to set the relevant functions.
b Playback/Erasing
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or
on a TV and how to delete images.
b Editing/Settings
This chapter explains how to edit images and set the camera-related func-
tions.
b 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 Package
memo
Caution
indicates the reference page number for an
explanation of the related operation.
☞
indicates precautions to be taken when
operating the camera.
The icons above the title show the Capture
modes, that can activate the function.
indicates information that is useful to know.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Camera
Optio 550
USB cable
I-USB7 (∗)
AV cable
I-AVC7 (∗)
3D Image Viewer
O-3DV1
Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW7
Strap
O-ST5 (∗)
Lithium-ion battery
D-LI7
(Rechargeable) (∗)
Battery charger
(D-BC7) (∗)
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
AC plug cord
D-C02 (∗)
Operating Manual
this manual
About items marked with (
∗)
∗ Items marked with (∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other option-
al accessories, refer to the list on page 150.
✽ Type of AC plug cord
D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H
Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America,
Canada
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Name of Parts
Front
Back
Remote control receiver
Shutter release button
Self-timer lamp
Power switch
Autofocus window
Speaker
Viewfinder
Built-in flash
Microphone
Lens
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Strap lug
Terminal cover
USB/AV output
terminal
DC input terminal
Battery lock lever
Battery chamber/card cover
Tripod socket
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Names of Operating Parts
b Guide indications
A guide to available button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during
operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below.
Diopter adjustment lever
/ button
/
DPOF button
Power switch
Shutter release button
Mode dial
Zoom / / button
/ button
Playback button
OK button
Four-way controller
(
̆̄̇̈)
Display button
Status lamp (green)
Flash lamp (red)
Menu/Fn button
Four-way controller (
̄
)
̇
Four-way controller (
̆
)
DISPLAY button
Zoom / / button (Only
for digital zoom and magni-
fied playback)
̆
̄
Four-way controller (
̇
)
DPOF button
̈
Four-way controller (
̈
)
button
Menu/Fn button
button
Shutter release button
OK button
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Getting Started
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass
the other end through the loop.
Getting Started
Attaching the Strap
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Getting Started
Caution
Powering the Camera
Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery
depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery.
z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger.
x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
c
Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up.
The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging
and changes to green when charging is completed.
v When charging is completed, remove the battery from the
battery charger.
•
The time required for full charge is about 180 minutes maximum.
The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the
battery is 0°C-40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• The charging time may vary depending on the ambient tempera-
ture and charging conditions.
• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time
that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when
the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery.
• Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has
not been used for a long time.
• Use the Battery charge D-BC7 to charge the rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery D-LI7 only as the charger may overheat
or be damaged.
•
If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails
to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.
memo
Charging
indicator
Battery
AC plug cord
To power outlet
Battery charger
z
x
c
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Getting Started
Caution
Installing the Battery
Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first
time, charge the battery before installing.
z Slide the battery chamber/card cover in the direction indi-
cated by the arrow to open the battery chamber/card
cover.
x Insert the battery with the label facing towards the lens
while using the side of the battery to press the battery
lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
When you have inserted the battery, check that it is firmly
secured by the battery lock lever.
c Close the battery chamber cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger
to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when
you inserted the battery, and pull the battery out.
If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use
of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended. (
☞
p.15)
• The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is exclusively for
powering this camera. If you use any other battery the
camera may be damaged or malfunction.
• Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on.
• 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 setting will be reset.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly ori-
ented, it may cause malfunction.
memo
Battery chamber
card cover
Battery
Battery
lock lever
z
x
x
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Getting Started
Caution
● Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully
charged)
Number of recordable images:Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting
uses flash, LCD monitor ON)
Playback time : Approx. 210 min.
* The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and
may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as
temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold
environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some
protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery perfor-
mance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be
recovered when the batteries are returned to room tempera-
ture.
● Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the symbol displayed on
the LCD monitor.
(lit green) : Adequate power remains.
↓
(lit green) : Battery is running low.
↓
(lit yellow) : Battery is running very low.
↓
(lit red) : Battery is exhausted.
↓
[Battery depleted.] : After the message is displayed,
the camera will turn off.
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Getting Started
MultiMediaCards and the SD Memory Card can be used with this
camera. Captured images or recorded voice are recorded on the
SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. Make sure that the camera is
turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard.
z
Open the battery chamber/card cover.
x
Rotate the card with the surface of the card having the ̆ sym-
bol facing towards the lens and with the pin-connector edge of
the card towards the slot and insert fully until it clicks.
If the card is not inserted correctly, images and voice memos
may not be recorded properly.
c
Close the battery chamber/card cover.
To remove the card, eject the card by pressing it in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow, and pull it out.
b Approximate Number of Recordable Images and
Recorded pixels/Quality levels
Quality levels
Best Better Good
Movie images
voice
Recorded pixels
(ȢȢȢ)(ȢȢ)(Ȣ)
(320 × 240)
recording
2592 × 1944 Approx. 4 Approx. 8 Approx. 14
2048 × 1536 Approx. 7 Approx. 12 Approx. 18
Approx. Approx.
1600 × 1200 Approx. 11 Approx. 20 Approx. 27
40sec. 30min.
1024 × 0768 Approx. 25 Approx. 45 Approx. 56
0640 × 0480 Approx. 53 Approx. 82
Approx. 100
• The above table indicates the number of images when using a 16MB
SD Memory Card.
• As TIFF data is uncompressed, it cannot be stored on a 16MB SD
Memory Card/MultiMedia card. To take pictures in TIFF format, use a
card with a capacity of 32MB or more.
• 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.
Installing the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
Battery chamber/
card cover
SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard
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Getting Started
b Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery cham-
ber/card cover.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch.
Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by pro-
hibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or for-
matting of the card.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard formatted by the other equipment than
this camera cannot be used for PC, etc. Formatting must be done by this
camera.
• Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or turn the camera off
while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB
cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.
• Do not bend the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent
impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card/multimedia cards or SD Memory
Card/multimedia cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to
“Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard” (p.126) for instructions on
formatting.
• Never remove the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard during formatting as this
may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard may be erased in the fol-
lowing circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is
erased
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user.
• when the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• when the card has not been used for a long time.
• when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is
removed while the data on the card is being accessed.
• The SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has a limited service life. If it is not
used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure
to make a backup of important data on a PC.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or
electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed
to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
Write-pro-
tect switch
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z
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
When the camera is turned on the lens cover opens and
the lens extends.
Press the power switch again to turn the camera off.
Card Check
When the camera is turned on, it auto-
matically performs a card check. If no SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard has been
inserted, appears on the LCD moni-
tor.
And if the write-protect switch is set to
LOCK, will be displayed instead of
, and the images or sound cannot be recorded.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
Getting Started
z
Power switch
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If the subject through the viewfinder are hard to see, you can
adjust the diopter in the range of –3 m
–1
to +1 m
–1
(per meter).
z
Aim the camera at the bright subject. While looking
through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment
lever to the left or right until the subject appears in the
sharpest focus.
For easy adjustment, point the camera at a subject with
clearly defined outlines.
19
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Getting Started
z
Viewfinder
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Power switch
OK button
If the initial settings screen appears when you turn the camera
on, follow the procedure below to set the display language,
Home Town, DST, video output format and current date and
time. If the date and time that appear at the bottom right of the
LCD monitor when you turn the camera on for the first time is
not the current time, follow the instructions for “Changing the
Date/Time” (p.130) to set the correct date and time.
Setting the Display Language
You can choose the language in which the menus, error mes-
sages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
z
Turn the camera on.
x
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to select the display language.
The default setting is English.
c
Press the four-way controller (̄).
The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Changing the Display Language” (p.132).
memo
Menu button
Display button
Four-way controller
Language/
Initial settings
NYC
English
City
DST
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Initial Settings
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Setting the Home Town
You can choose the city (Home Town) in
which you will use the camera.
z
Press the four-way controller (̇̈)
to select the desired city (Home
Town).
x
Press the four-way controller (̄).
The screen for setting the next item will be displayed.
• See p.141 for the list of cities and corresponding code names.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting the World Time” (p.130).
Setting the D.S.T. Mode
You can choose whether or not to display the (Daylight
Saving Time) mode.
z
Use the four-way controller (̇̈)
to select or .
The default setting is (Off).
x
Press the four-way controller (̄).
The screen for setting the next item
will be displayed.
• You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to
“Setting the World Time” (p.130).
memo
memo
Language/
Initial settings
NYC
English
City
DST
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
Language/
Initial settings
NYC
English
City
DST
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
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Getting Started
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time.
z
Use the four-way controller (̆̄)
to change the month.
x
Press the four-way controller (̈).
̆ and ̄ will be displayed above
and below the day.
c
Use the four-way controller (̆̄)
to change the day and press the
four-way controller (
̈).
̆
and ̄ will be displayed above
and below the year.
v
Repeat Step
c
to change the
[year] [hour] and [minutes].
b
Use the Display button to select
the 12-hour or 24-hour display
format.
Date Adjust
01 / 01 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
DISP
12/24
Date Adjust
02 / 20 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
DISP
12/24
Date Adjust
02 / 20 / 2003
11 : 19 PM
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
DISP
12/24
Date Adjust
02 / 01 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
DISP
12/24
Date Adjust
02 / 20 / 2003
0 : 00
MENU
Ok
OK
Exit
DISP
12/24
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Getting Started
n
When you have finished the settings, press the OK but-
ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The camera is ready to take a picture.
When you set date and time except the initial settings,
press the OK button again after pressing the OK button
when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to capture
mode.
• For an accurate time setting, when you have finished the set-
tings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
• When the initial settings screen is displayed, you can cancel
the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by press-
ing the MENU/Fn button. If this is done, the initial settings
screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on.
• You can change the settings after they have been made.
Refer to “Changing the Date/Time” (p.130).
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Shutter
release button
Taking Still Pictures
24
Quick Start
Quick Start
For the simplest procedure to take still pictures:
The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.
z
Press the power switch.
The camera will turn on.
x
Set the mode dial to .
c
Confirm the subject and shoot-
ing information on the LCD
monitor.
The focus area in the middle of
the LCD monitor indicates the
zone of automatic focusing. You
can change the size of the sub-
ject by pressing the Zoom but-
ton.
: makes the subject bigger.
: makes the subject smaller.
You can check the size of the subject by looking through
the viewfinder.
As there is no focus area in the viewfinder, be sure to
check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
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Focus Area
Mode dial
Power switch
ViewfinderViewfinder
LCD monitor
Zoom / / button
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v
Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 2
seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard. (The green and red
lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately
while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard.)
Using the Shutter Release Button
The shutter release button works in a two-step action.
b Press halfway
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly
(halfway), the focus and exposure are locked.
They remain locked while the button is pressed halfway,
and the shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the
LCD monitor.
You can find the following information on the LCD monitor,
the status lamp and the flash lamp.
ቢ
Autofocus area
If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the
subject is out of focus, the frame will not appear.
ባ
Focus
status lamp & Flash status lamp
status Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red)
lit Subject is in focus Flash is charged
blink Subject is out of focus Flash is charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging.
b Pressed down fully
The picture is taken.
Instant Review
The Instant Review default setting is 2 seconds. During this
time you can delete the image by pressing the button
(The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting
[Delete], and then pressing the OK button. To start recording
a voice memo, press the OK button during Instant Review.
Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Setting the Instant Review Time
☞
p.50
25
Quick Start
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Quick Start
Quick Start
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Images
You can display the still picture.
z
Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
The image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Previous or Next Images
Still images can be played back one at a time, proceeding
either forward or backward.
z
Press the Playback button after taking a picture.
An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
x
Press the four-way controller (̇̈).
displays the previous image.
displays the next image.
LCD monitorLCD monitor
Playback button
Four-way controller
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Quick Start
Erasing the image displayed on the LCD monitor
While the image is displayed, you
can erase it by pressing the but-
ton (The Delete screen will be dis-
played.), press the four-way controller
(̆) to select [Delete], and then
pressing the OK button.
Press the Playback button or press
the shutter release button halfway to
return to shooting status.
• When you turn the camera on while pressing the Playback
button, the camera turns on in Playback Only mode. As
the lens does not extend in Playback Only mode, this fea-
ture is useful when you want to pass the camera to some-
one and show them the picture you have just taken. To
switch to the Capture mode, turn the camera off and then
turn it on again.
• You can enlarge the image displayed on the LCD monitor
by pressing the Zoom/ / button.
• When the screen is changed to the playback screen, the
image with the largest file number will be displayed first.
• In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be dis-
played.
• If there are no images stored, the [No image] message
will be displayed.
Zoom Display
☞
p.89
Adding a Voice Memo
☞
p.90
memo
100-0020100-0020
Cancel
Delete
MENU
OK
OkExit OkExit
File No.
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Quick Start
Viewing images on a PC
You can view recorded images and edit them on the PC just
by connecting the camera to the PC with the USB cable and
downloading the images (you need to install the USB driver if
you are using Windows 98). Or you can remove the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard from the camera and transfer
the data to your PC using a card reader. If you use a laptop
computer, you can transfer the image data by fitting the SD
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard into the card adapter and
inserting the card adapter into the card slot.
Viewing Images with your PC
☞
p.104
Viewing Images with your Macintosh
☞
p.118
Printing images by a printing service
Prints of images recorded on the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard can be ordered in the same way as
with conventional photographs by taking the SD Memory
Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that performs printing.
The number of prints can be specified and dates can be includ-
ed in the prints if DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is set before
taking the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard to a store that per-
forms DPOF printing.
Setting the Printing Service
☞
p.101
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Common Operations
Capture mode is for taking pictures and voice recording.
Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images and
sound.
Switching Between Capture Mode and Playback Mode
• To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the
Playback button.
• To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the
Playback button or the shutter release button halfway.
Selecting the Capture Mode
z
Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on
or .
Common Operations
Changing the Mode
Manual exposure
You can set the shutter speed and
aperture manually.
Aperture priority
You can select a shooting mode from 9
modes according to the scene you are taking.
Program
You can set the aperture manually, and
the shutter speed is set automatically.
The shutter speed and aperture are set
automatically when taking still pictures.
p.57
Picture
You can set the shutter speed manually,
and the aperture is set automatically.
Shutter priority
Movie picture
Digital filter
User modeUser
Voice recording
This mode is for taking moving
images. (Sound can also be recorded.)
The functions are set in advance and the settings
are enabled whenever the camera is turned on.
This mode is for taking 3D pic-
tures.
This mode is for taking pictures using a vari-
ety of filters such as red, blue and green.
This mode is for taking panorama
pictures.
This mode is for recording sound.
p.56
p.55
p.54
p.59
p.61
p.63
p.65
p.70
p.72
p.73
3D
Panorama
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Common Operations
ቧ
Playback button
Switches to Playback mode. (
☞
p.30)
ቨ
Four-way controller (̇̈)
Changes the EV compensation in modes other than and
.(
☞
p.76)
Changes the shutter speed in mode. (
☞
p.57)
ቩ
Four-way controller (̆̄)
Adjusts the focus in mode. (
☞
p.41)
Sets the aperture value in
and
mode. (
☞
p.57, 55)
Sets the shutter speed in mode. (
☞
p.56)
Selects the type of filter in mode. (
☞
p.70)
Selects Picture mode in mode. (
☞
p.59)
ቪ
OK button
Sets the selected menu item. (
☞
p.34)
When pressed in mode, the function on the four-way
controller (
̆̄) reverts to the function set by the mode dial.
ቫ
Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.
(
☞
p.38)
ቭ
Menu/Fn button
Displays the active menus in Capture mode and retrieves the
functions registered on the four-way controller. (
☞
p.34, 137)
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Common Operations
Playback Mode
ቢ
button
Protects the image from erasure. (
☞
p.99)
ባ
DPOF button
Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. (
☞
p.101)
ቤ
button
Deletes the image. (
☞
p.96)
ብ
Zoom / / button
displays nine images at once. (
☞
p.94)
Press – in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom
Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (
☞
p.89)
ቦ
Playback button (
☞
p.30)
Switches to Capture mode.
ቧ
Four-way controller (̇̈)
Displays images one by one. (
☞
p.26)
ቨ
OK button
Saves the function selected by the menu item. (
☞
p.34)
When pressed in Normal Playback mode, the voice memo
starts, and when pressed again, the voice memo stops.
(
☞
p.90)
When pressed in Zoom Display or Nine-image Display mode,
changes to Normal Playback mode. (
☞
p.89, 94)
ቩ
Display button
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (
☞
p.93)
ቪ
Menu/Fn button
Displays the active menus in Playback mode. (
☞
p.34)
ባ
ቤ
ቢ
ብ
ቦ
ቧ
ቨ
ቩ
ቪ
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Common Operations
Caution
When you press the Menu/Fn button, the menus are displayed 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 opera-
tion is displayed on the LCD monitor.
z
Press the Menu/Fn button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will
be underlined in green.
x
Press the four-way controller (̇̈).
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to select the menu screen.
c
Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to select an item.
Use the four-way controller (̆̄) to move the frame up or
down.
v
Use the four-way controller (̇̈) to change the setting.
v
’
If there is a select screen, use the four-way controller (
̈)
to move to the select screen.
b
Press the OK button.
The settings will be saved and the screen will return to cap-
ture or playback status.
If the menu screen is not exited, press the OK button again.
• If you press any buttons except the OK button before
press the OK button and leave the menu screen, any
changes to setting will not be saved.
• Even if you press the OK button and leave the menu
screen, if you remove the battery before turning off the
camera or do not otherwise turn off the camera correctly,
any changes to setting will not be saved.
Using the Menus
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Common Operations
Menu List
b [ Rec.Mode] Menu
Item Description Reference
Please refer to pages 142 to 144 for List of Menu Default settings and the adjustable
[Rec. mode] menu items by shooting mode.
Quality Level
For selecting the image compression rate.
White Balance
For adjusting the color balance according to lighting.
Focusing Area For changing the Area of the autofocus.
Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures.
Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity.
Instant Review
For setting the instant review time.
Sharpness For setting the sharpness.
Saturation For setting the saturation.
Contrast
For setting the contrast.
3D Mode For taking 3D pictures.
Auto Bracket
For setting the shooting conditions such as exposure, saturation and
sharpness.
Memory
For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned
off.
AE Metering
For setting the metering method to determine the exposure.
Interval Shoot For taking pictures specified interval of time.
Fast Fwd Movie
For delaying the frame rate when taking movie pictures (so that the
movie appears speeded up when played back)
USER
For setting the functions registered in User mode.
p.45
p.47
p.48
p.49
p.84
p.75
p.65
p.80
p.86
p.87
p.51
p.52
p.53
p.44
p.50
p.88
Recorded Pixels For selecting the size of recorded pixels. p.43
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures
Displaying Shooting Information (Capture Mode)
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting.
The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display but-
ton.
Display On
Shooting information is displayed.
q Flash mode w Drive mode
e Focus mode r Capture mode
t AF area
y Number of images can be taken
u Data & time i Battery indicator
Histogram Display
The brightness distribution of the image is dis-
played.
The x-axis shows the brightness (dark-
est at the left end and brightest at the
right end) and the y-axis shows the
pixel numbers.
q Recorded pixels w Quality level
e White balance r AE metering
t Sensitivity y Histogram
• When the focus mode is set to
Autofocus mode, the AF area
frame is displayed.
Grid Display
The grid is displayed. This is useful for
composing detailed pictures.
• When the focus mode is set to
Autofocus mode, the AF area
frame is displayed.
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