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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. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil
Digital Camera
Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTA
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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’s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the 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 t
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 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 injury. This symbol indicates that violating this item could Caution cause minor or medium personal injury, or material loss. About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the came
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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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• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature 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. • Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance. • If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of
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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 ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package .........
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Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................47 Setting with the Menus ...................................................................47 Menu List........................................................................................50 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................52 Calling Up a Specific Menu ............................................................56 Setting the Playback Mode............
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Recording Movies ...............................................................................98 Recording a Movie..........................................................................98 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies....................................100 Selecting the Quality Level of Movies...........................................102 Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................103 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (C
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Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................137 Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................137 Printing Single Images..................................................................138 Printing All Images........................................................................140 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................141 Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer............
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The meanings of the symbols used in this operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the 1 related operation. indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. This is the mode for capturing still pictures and recording movies and sound files. In this manual, the mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture Capture Mode”, the mode for A mode recording movies is
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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 2 Quick Start –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures or playin
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Camera Features In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio M20 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes 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 M20 features an easy-to-see 2.5-inch LCD monitor. At 60 frames per second, the display quality is high, allowing you to fr
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Choose a Frame Before Taking the Picture! With the Optio M20, you can add a fun frame when taking a picture of a child or your pet, for example. (p.67) You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not being aligned in the frame. For decorating your pictures with a frame. Easy Printing without Using a Compute
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Dock insert Optio M20 O-ST51 (*) O-DI58 Software (CD-ROM) USB cable AV cable S-SW58 I-USB7 (*) I-AVC7 (*) Two AA PC Connection Manual Operating Manual alkaline batteries (this manual) Quick Guide Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.170). 14
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Names of Parts Front Strap lug Shutter release button Ambient light sensor Speaker Power switch Flash Self-timer lamp (red) Microphone Lens DC coupler cable cover PC/AV terminal Back LCD monitor ImageLink Terminal Battery/card cover Tripod socket 15
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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.43 - p.46) for an explanation of the function of each button. Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 6 7 3 38 38 8 1 8 2 9 3 4 10 5 11 10/14/2006 1 10/14/2006 0/14/2006 12 + +1.0 +1.0 1.0 14:25 1 14:25 4:25 13 16
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Shooting mode (p.52) Remaining image storage 1 8 capacity Flash mode (p.81) 2 Drive mode (p.72, p.73) Battery indicator (p.22) 3 9 Focus mode (p.79) Focus frame (p.39) 4 10 Camera shake icon (p.77) EV compensation (p.76) 5 11 Digital zoom icon (p.74) Date and time (p.37) 6 12 Memory status (p.32) World Time (p.154) 7 13 + : Built-in memory No icon : Hometown (without card) X : Destination a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode (All of the indic
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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 A11 appear when [Normal Display] or [Histogram + Info] is selected. B1 to B9 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (p.112) A2 A11 A3 - - 100 100 100 0038 0038 0038 A1 A4 B1 A5 B2 7M A6 B3 A7 A8 B4 B5 B9 IISO ISO SO 2 200 200 00 B6 1 10/14/2006 10/14/2006 0/14/2006 1/250 1 1/250 /250 B7 A9 F3.3 F3.3 F3.3
