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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)
Digital Camera
PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
PE
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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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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 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 camera.
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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- LI8. 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 battery leakage at all should come in contact with y
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• Before charging the battery, check that the battery charging contacts of both the camera and the charging stand are clean and dry. Dirt and liquid on the contacts can cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. • If thunderstorm should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. 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 cover
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Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad. • 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 during travelling). Contents of a recording such as images and sounds cannot be guara
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• 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. • 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” (p.24) regard
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Contents USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY........................................................... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling.......................................................... 4 Contents of the Operating Manual .......................................................... 9 Checking the Contents of the Package ................................................. 10 Names of Parts...................................................................................... 11 Names of Operating Parts
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Setting the Functions (Program Mode).................................................. 56 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)................................................................................... 57 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode) ........................... 61 Taking Movies (Movie Mode) ................................................................ 62 Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Photos (Blur reduction Mode)......
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Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)....................................................... 125 Printing Single Images ........................................................................ 125 Printing All Images .............................................................................. 127 Direct Printing Using PictBridge............................................................. 128 Connecting the Camera to the Printer................................................. 128 Printing Singl
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Contents 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if 2 you want to start taking pictures straightaway.
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio S7 O-ST20 ( ∗) S-SW56 AV cable USB cable Rechargeable I-AVC7 ( ∗) I-USB17 ( ∗) lithium-ion battery D-LI8 ( ∗) Battery charger AC plug cord D-CO2( ∗) D-BC8 ( ∗) Operating Manual Operating Manual (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.174). 10
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Names of Parts Front Power indicator Shutter release button Power switch Speaker Flash Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp/ Auxiliary AF light Strap lug Lens DC input terminal USB/AV terminal Microphone Battery/card cover Back Access lamp LCD monitor Tripod socket 11
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Names of Operating Parts Power switch Zoom button Q Playback button Four-way controller OK/Display button Green/i button MENU 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 button Four-way controller (3) 3 for digital zoom y Four-way controller (4) 4 for cropping Four-way controller (5) 5 Green/i button for operating as the MENU button MENU Green button for de
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 13
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Getting Started Powering the Camera 1 Battery 1 3 2 1 2 Battery lock lever Installing the Battery Install the battery provided with the camera. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 2 and flip the cover open . 2 Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3 Close the battery/card cover. Removing the
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Getting Started If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1p.21) • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause a malfunction. 1 • 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 will be reset. 15
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Getting Started Charging indicator Battery 3 To power outlet 1 2 Battery charger 1 AC plug cord Charging the Battery Use the battery charger D-BC8 supplied with the camera to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. 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 battery charger so that the PENTAX name is visible. The charging indicator on the charg
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Getting Started • The time required for full charge is about 100 minutes. 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 1 temperature 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 before using t
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Getting Started • Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images: Approx. 180 (at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the flash used for 50% of 1 shots) Playback time: Approx. 130 min. Movie recording time: Approx. 60 min. Sound recording time: Approx. 140 min. • The number of recordable images are based on CIPA standard measurement and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. • In general, battery performance temporarily det
