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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 buying the PENTAX Optio X 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 X that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, a
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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-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 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. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • 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. • T
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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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Taking Pictures 53 Taking Pictures ...................................................................................53 Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode) .............................................................................53 Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene .......55 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene/Night Scene Portrait/Fireworks Mode)......................57 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) ......................
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Playing Back Movies ........................................................................108 Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................108 Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................110 Deleting Images ................................................................................111 Deleting Single Images and Sound Files......................................111 Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-
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Setting the Alarm ..............................................................................158 Checking the Alarm ......................................................................158 Setting the Alarm ..........................................................................159 Turning the Alarm Off ...................................................................160 Appendix 162 List of World Time Cities..................................................................162 Default Se
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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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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio X O-ST20 ( ∗) S-SW24 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 ( ∗) I-AVC7 ( ∗) battery D-LI8 ( ∗) USB cradle AC plug cord Operating Manual D-CR24 D-CO24 (this manual) Operating Manual (PC Connection Manual) Items marked with an asterisk ( ∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.167). 10
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button A button/Power switch C button/Power switch O button/Power switch Microphone Self-timer lamp (red) Flash Tripod socket Strap lug Speaker Lens Battery cover button Battery cover Back LCD monitor SD Memory Card socket (Dummy card is inserted in SD Memory Card socket when camera leaves factory.) USB cradle connector terminal 11
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Names of Operating Parts O button/Power switch C button/Power switch A button/Power switch Shutter release button Q button (*, y) Zoom lever (/, f) 4/W button Four-way controller Center button { button 3 button For functions of each buttons, refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (pp.40 - 43). Monitor Indications Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. 7 8 1 38 3 38 8 9 2 10 3 11 4 12 13 5 1/250 1 1/250 /250 09/25/2004
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Shooting mode (p.55) Remaining image storage capacity 1 9 Flash mode (p.78) Battery indicator (p.19) 2 10 Drive mode (pp.64 - 72) Key lock icon (p.36) 3 11 Focus mode (p.75) Focus frame (p.34) 4 12 Shutter speed EV compensation (p.63) 5 13 Aperture Date and time (p.32) 6 14 Digital zoom icon (p.61) 7 Memory status (p.25) 8 + : Built-in memory (without card) ; : SD Memory Card : : Card is write-protected Full Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 38 38 38 2560 3 4 1 5 2 6 ISO IISO SO 2 200 200 0
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Full Display in Still Picture Playback Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + Info] is selected. (1p.105) A1 - - 100 1 100 00 0 0026 0026 026 A2 B1 A3 A4 B2 2560 A5 B3 A6 B4 A7 B5 B8 B6 IISO ISO SO 2 200 200 00 B7 1/250 1/250 1/250 09/25/2004 0 09/25/2004 9/25/2004 B9 A8 F F5.6 F5.6 5.6 B10 14:25 14 14:25 :25 A9 Folder number Bright portion (blinks red) A1 B1 File number (p.13) A2 Protect icon (p.115) Recorded pixels (p.79) A
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Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera. 1 1 2 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. 15
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Getting Started Powering the Camera Remove the battery cover Insert the battery 1 2 Serial number 3 1 Battery cover button Battery tape * The serial number can be found on the camera once the battery cover has been removed. Installing the Battery The battery for this camera is included in the package. Insert the battery in the camera and then place the camera on the USB cradle to charge the battery. 1 Press the battery cover button on the side of the LCD monitor. Swivel the lens section of t
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Getting Started 4 Close the battery cover. Slide the cover on from the SD Memory Card socket side of the camera and push until it clicks. The battery cover fits on the camera so that the “X” of the PENTAX 1 logo on the cover is nearest the lens. Removing the Battery 1 Remove the battery cover. Refer to Steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. 2 Pull the battery tape to lift the battery up. Lift the battery out of the camera. • This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8. Use of any o
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Getting Started 1 3 To power outlet 1 2 USB cradle Charging indicator When using the camera for the first time or after a long period of non- use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears, charge the battery as described below. Charging the Battery 1 Connect the AC plug cord D-CO24 to the USB cradle. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the camera on the USB cradle. Make sure that the connector on the bottom of the LCD monitor section of the camera is inserted into the
