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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 Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(European Headquarters)
(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
Digital Camera
PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Neth
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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio MX4 Digital Camera. Declaration of Conformity Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals Regarding copyrights We: PENTAX Imaging Company Images taken using the Optio MX4 that are for anythin
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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. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Warning may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Caution may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. A
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7. The battery could explode or catch fire. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring. • If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with y
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• If lightning should be present during using, unplug the power cord and discontinue using. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the plug of the power cord if it should become covered with dust. This can cause a fire. Caution • Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a
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• 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. • 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 temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The liquid crystal display will becom
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Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10 Names of Parts................................................
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Using the Menus .................................................................................43 How to Use the Menus ...................................................................43 Example of Menu Operation...........................................................44 Menu List ........................................................................................46 Taking Still Pictures 48 Taking Still Pictures...........................................................................
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Setting the Movie Shooting Functions .............................................90 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies ......................................91 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies.............................................92 Selecting the Frame Rate...............................................................93 Recording and Playback Sound 94 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)......................................94 Playing Back Sound ............................
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Setting the World Time .................................................................124 Changing the Display Language ..................................................126 Changing the Display Mode .........................................................126 Changing the Background Color and Screen Effects ...................127 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................128 Changing the Video Output Format..............................................129 Chan
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Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio MX4 O-ST17 ( ∗) S-SW23 AV cable I-AVC7 ( ∗) USB cable I-USB17 ( ∗) Lens cap/Cap holder Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger AC plug cord battery D-LI7 ( ∗) D-BC7 ( ∗) D-CO2 ( ∗) SD Memory Card Operating Manual Operating Manual (32 MB) (this manual) (PC Connection Manual) • Items marked with an asterisk ( ∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.1
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Names of Parts Front Mode dial f button Flash Power switch Self-timer lamp Battery cover Lens Speaker Microphone Strap lug Terminal cover USB/AV terminal DC input terminal Tripod socket Back SD Memory Card cover lever SD Memory Card cover Grip Flexible LCD monitor Shutter release button 11
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Names of Operating Parts Zoom/w/x/f/y lever Shutter release button C button OK button Four-way Mode dial controller (2345) Power switch MENU button Q button )/i button m/g button b/Z button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom/f/y lever Four-way controller (3) 3 When trimming an image y Four-way controller (4) 4 DPOF button DP Four-way controller (5) 5i butto
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Cap holder Attach the cap holder to the lens cap and thread the cord onto the camera strap. Remove the lens cap by pressing the tabs on either side of the cap. 1 Attach the strap to the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. Do not tighten the strap until the cap holder has been attached. 2 Attach the cap holder to the lens cap. Pass the short end of the cap holder throug
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Getting Started Powering the Camera Battery 1 Charging To power outlet indicator 2 3 Battery charger 1 AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green wh
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Getting Started 1 2 1 1 2 Battery lock lever (when using a D-LI7 battery) Installing the Battery Insert the battery in the camera. Use one D-LI7 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AA batteries or AA rechargeable batteries cannot be used in this camera. 1 Open the battery cover on the end of the grip. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and 2 flip the cover open . 2 Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the battery lock lever. Push the battery in unt
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Getting Started • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the 1 battery to avoid the risk of leakage. • If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date and time may be reset. If this happens, follow the procedure in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.30). • Image Storage Capa
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Getting Started DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet 3 1 4 2 1 AC power cable Using the AC Adapter If you intend to use the camera for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter. 4 Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet. • Make sur
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Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card 1 2 1 This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Push the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor. The card cover opens. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is on the grip side and push the card in until it clicks. 3 Close the card cover. To remove the card, press the card in to eject it and pull it out. • The image sto
