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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)
Digital Camera
(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,
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e_kb376.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio S50 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 Optio S50 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to th
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e_kb376.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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
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e_kb376.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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 Ni-MH batteries. The battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged. • Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. • Do not discharge the
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e_kb376.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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 no
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e_kb376.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Care to be Taken During Handling • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network 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 traveling). Contents of the rec
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e_kb376.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • 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
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e_kb376.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Contents of the Operating Manual....................................................9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10 Name
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e_kb376.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Setting the Functions (Program Mode)...........................................42 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode) ................................................................................43 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ....................45 Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode).................................46 Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode) ...............
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e_kb376.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Playing Back Movies ......................................................................88 Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode .......................89 Nine Image Display ........................................................................90 Slideshow .......................................................................................91 Deleting..........................................................................
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e_kb376.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
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e_kb376.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio S50 O-ST20 (∗) S-SW26 AV cable USB cable Two AA batteries I-AVC7 (∗) I-USB7 (∗) Digital Camera (PC Connection Manual) Operating Manual Enjoying Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Operating Manual Operating Manual (this manual) (PC Connection Manual) It
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e_kb376.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Remote control receiver Self-timer lamp Power switch Flash Speaker Viewfinder Microphone Lens Terminal cover PC/AV terminal DC input terminal Back Viewfinder Focus status lamp (green) Mode dial Flash status lamp (red) Strap lug Card cover Battery cover LCD monitor Tripod socket 11
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e_kb376.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Names of Operating Parts i button Power switch Shutter release button Zoom /w/x/f/y button Q Playback button OK button Four-way controller 4 (b) 5 (zqs) 2 (gj) 3 DISPLAY button MENU button 0 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 button Four-way controller (3) 3 When digital zoom is enabled
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Getting Started e_kb376.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM 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 e_kb376.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Powering the Camera 1 1 2 1 22 (when using AA batteries) (when using a CR-V3 battery) Installing the Batteries Insert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries or one CR-V3 battery. 1 Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . 2 Insert the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indicat
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Getting Started e_kb376.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM • Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time (at 23°C with new batteries) Image Storage Capacity Playback Time (using the flash for 50% of shots) 1 CR-V3 Approx. 420 pictures Approx. 500 minutes AA Ni-MH batteries Approx. 230 pictures Approx. 300 minutes AA nickel manganese batteries Approx. 100 pictures Approx. 200 minutes AA alkaline batteries Approx. 30 pictures Approx. 70 minutes • The still picture storage capacity
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Getting Started e_kb376.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM DC terminal AC adapter To power outlet 1 1 3 ∗ 2 AC power cable Using the AC Adapter (optional) If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 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 adapte
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Getting Started e_kb376.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Installing the SD Memory Card 1 1 2 SD Memory Card Card cover This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Open the card cover. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card s
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Getting Started e_kb376.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:46 PM Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by 1 prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. Write-protect switch Y appears on the LCD monitor when the card is write-protected. • Care should
