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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 Nethe
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Thank you for buying the PENTAX OptioWP 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 OptioWP 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 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 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
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• 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. • The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • 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 beco
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Waterproof Function • This camera has a waterproof capability equivalent to JIS Class 8 protection (IPX8). • To enhance the waterproof performance of the camera, the front of the lens is protected by glass. As any dirt or water on the glass will affect the quality of pictures taken, the glass should be kept clean at all times. • Do not place the camera directly on the sand at the beach or similar places. • The camera will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap and slip the
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Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................6 Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................11 Camera Features.................................................................................12 Checking the Contents of the Package .........
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Setting the Camera Functions...........................................................48 Setting with the Menus ...................................................................48 Menu List........................................................................................51 Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................53 Changing the Shooting Mode Icons ...............................................57 Calling Up a Specific Menu .................
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Recording Movies ...............................................................................99 Recording a Movie..........................................................................99 Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies....................................101 Selecting the Frame Rate.............................................................102 Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)..........................................................................
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Printing Using PictBridge ................................................................139 Connecting the Camera to the Printer..........................................139 Printing Single Images..................................................................140 Printing All Images........................................................................142 Printing Using the DPOF Settings ................................................143 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 OptioWP 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. Forget Your Worries About Water Getting in the Camera! The OptioWP is the only camera of its class that lets you take pictures continuously 1.5 m underwater for 30 minutes. The lock
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Record Sound Before and After Taking Pictures! With the OptioWP, not only can you add a voice memo to a still picture, but by switching to Synchro Sound Record mode, the surrounding sounds are automatically captured until you press the shutter release button to take the picture. A total of 20 seconds of sound, 10 seconds before and 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, are saved. (1p.71) For recording yourself saying “Say cheese!” or “Look at the camera”. For including
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Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions! The user-friendly design of the OptioWP enables easy operation with the minimum number of buttons on the camera body. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select Capture mode (1p.53) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or Playback mode (1p.104, p.122) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. Pressing the Green button displays a guide on the LCD monitor to let you check the functions available in each
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Enjoy Playback and Editing Functions Without a Computer! The OptioWP lets you play back and edit images without having to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images first. The camera is all you need to take and edit still pictures and movies. (1p.122) And no more worries about accidentally deleting images, because now, with the OptioWP, you can recover them again. (1p.119) The wide range of editing functions includes resizing (1p.122), trimming (1p.124), changing the colo
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Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) OptioWP O-ST20 ( ∗) S-SW30 USB cable AV cable Rechargeable lithium-ion I-USB7 ( ∗) I-AVC7 ( ∗) battery D-LI8 ( ∗) Battery charger AC plug cord ( ∗) PC Connection Manual D-BC8 ( ∗) Quick Guide Operating Manual ACDSee for PENTAX (this manual) User Guide Items marked with an asterisk ( ∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.171). Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A
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Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Power switch, power indicator (green) Microphone Speaker Self-timer lamp (red) Flash Lens Strap lug Back LCD monitor Battery/card cover Battery cover lock lever Tripod socket Battery lock lever DC input terminal PC/AV terminal 17
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Names of Operating Parts Power switch Shutter release button Green/i button Zoom/w/x/f/y button Q button Four-way controller 4/W button 3 button Refer to Understanding the Button Functions (p.44 - p.47) 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 10 4 11 5 12 0 03/25/2005 03/25/2005 3/25/2005 13 +1.0 + +1.0 1.0 14:25 1 14:25 4:25 14 18
