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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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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX 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 camera capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using this PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please ta
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Warning cause serious personal injuries. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Caution cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the c
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Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the batteries in a fire, as they may explode. • Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged. • 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
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About the AC Adapter 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 PENTAX Service Center. • Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in. • Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock. • Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to d
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• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shock, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when it is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • The LCD monitor will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal wh
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Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9 Camera Features.................................................................................10 Names of Parts............................
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Using the Mode Palettes ....................................................................45 How to Select the Modes................................................................45 Mode Palette List............................................................................45 Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures in a Selected Mode..................................................48 Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................48 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
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Slideshow .......................................................................................89 Playing Back Movies ..........................................................................91 Playing Back a Movie .....................................................................91 Playing Back Images on a TV ............................................................93 Deleting Images and Sound Files......................................................94 Deleting a Single Image/Sound F
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Changing the Video Output Format..............................................129 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................130 Using the Power Saving Function ................................................131 Setting Auto Power Off .................................................................132 Setting the Guide Display .............................................................133 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ..................................
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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 wish to start taking pictu
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Camera Features The Optio E50 features a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. Here we briefly describe how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full. Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The Optio E50 features an easy-to-see 2.4-inch LCD monitor. In addition, settings for capture, playback and editing functions are easy to navigate. Simply select
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Have Fun with Adding a Frame to a Picture or Taking Panoramic Pictures! With the Optio E50, you can add a fancy frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.57) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Taking panoramic pictures is also easy, as the camera stitches up to 3 pictures into a panoramic scene. (p.59) For decorating your pictures with a frame. For capturing a panoramic scene. Easy Printing without Using a Computer! By connecting the camera
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Names of Parts Front Power switch Shutter Flash release button Self-timer lamp Lens Strap lug DC coupler Microphone cable cover Back Power lamp LCD monitor Speaker USB/AV terminal Tripod socket Battery/card cover 12
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Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button Green/i button 3 button Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.36 - p.39) for an explanation of the function of each button. 13
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Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 6 7 38 38 38 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 5 11 02/02/2008 02/02/2008 12 ++1.0 +1.0 1.0 14:25 14:25 1 Shooting mode (p.45) 7 Memory status (p.26) 2 Flash mode (p.70) + :Built-in memory 3 Drive mode (p.75 – p.77) (without card) 4 Focus mode (p.67) a :SD Memory Card 5 Camera shake icon (p.74) r :Card is write-protected (appears only when the shutter 8 Remaining image storage capacity re
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Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode (All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to A10 appear when [Normal Display] or [Detailed Display] is selected. B1 to B5 appear only when [Detailed Display] is selected. (p.85) A2 A10 -- A3 100 100 100 0038 0038 0038 A1 A4 8M B1 A5 B2 A6 A7 B3 ISO IISO SO XX X XX X 11/250 1/250 /250 B4 02/02/2008 02/02/2008 A8 B5 FF2.8 F2.8 2.8 114:25 4:25 A9 A1 Playback m
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Getting Started Getting Started Checking the Contents of the Package Check that your camera comes complete with the items listed below. 1 Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio E50 O-ST62 (*) S-SW77 USB/AV cable Two AA Operating Manual (this manual) I-UAV77 (*) alkaline batteries / PC Connection Manual (CD-ROM) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.140). 16
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Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST62) supplied with the camera. 1 2 1 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop and pull tight. 17
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Getting Started Powering the Camera 1 Installing the Batteries Install the batteries into the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction 1. The cover will automatically open in the direction 2 when you release your fingers from it. 2 Insert the batteries, making sure the (+) and (–) terminals on the batteries match the (+) and (–) symbols inside the battery compartment. 3 Cl
