Digital Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please

read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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 with 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 take care, as there are cases where
limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the
purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of
the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
ArcSoft, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching
enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce
images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on
printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT
Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. In this manual, the ™ and ® marks are not specified.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to serve you better, we request that you complete the product
registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the
PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to chapter 7 for more information.
To users of this camera
• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong
electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as
radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or
affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely
high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or
better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate
or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the
recorded image.
• If you point the camera toward an object that is bright, a band of light may
appear on the screen display. This phenomenon is referred to as “smear” and
is not a malfunction of the camera.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual
are different from the actual product.
• In this manual, SD, SDHC, and SDXC Memory Cards are referred to as SD
Memory Cards hereafter.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or
a Macintosh hereafter.
• In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this
camera and accessories.

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.

Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injuries.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

About the Camera

Warning
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High
voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of
electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.

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 • If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for
example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any
circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of
receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please
take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other
irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery and
contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the
camera may result in fire or electric shock.

Caution
• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You
may burn yourself.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a
risk of discoloring.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as
there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long
periods of time.
• Should the screen display be damaged, be careful of glass fragments.
Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your
eyes or in your mouth.
• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the
camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality,
stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Warning
• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for
this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger
or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery
charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a
fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 -
240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.

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• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger or AC
adapter, unplug the AC plug (cord) and discontinue use. Continuing to use
the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug if it becomes covered with dust. Dust on
the plug may cause a fire.

Caution
• Do not plug or unplug the AC plug with wet hands. This can cause an
electric shock.
• Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause
equipment breakdown.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122. Attempting to charge other types
of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the
battery charger.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply
cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper,
one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified
NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female
connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or
the equivalent.

About the Battery

Warning
• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in
their mouths may cause an electric shock.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it
may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get
medical attention immediately. Do not rub them.

Caution
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may
cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an
explosion or leakage.

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 • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and -
contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an
explosion or fire.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Precautions for D-LI122 Battery Usage:
USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.
- DO NOT INCINERATE.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.
- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F/60°C)
RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS. SEE MANUAL.

Keep the Camera and Accessories Out of the Reach of Small

Children

Warning
• Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small
children.
1. Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement.
2. Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck.
3. Small accessories such as battery or an SD Memory Card may be
swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is
accidentally swallowed.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera
• When traveling, 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 when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if
recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible
due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

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 About the Battery and Charger
• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing in high temperatures.
• If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the
battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage span.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is
recommended.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not
leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come
in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a
cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles,
or ships. If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations, shocks or
pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and
have it checked.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The monitor may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• 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.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and
outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and
remove it after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.
• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to
enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any
raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause breakage
or malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the display.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the
screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

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 Cleaning Your Camera
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzine.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use a
spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

Storing Your Camera

• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated
location.
• Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity
or electrical interference.
• Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be
exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain
high performance.

Other Precautions
• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the SD Memory Cards or the
built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files
can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is
user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data.
• The SD Memory Card is equipped with a
write-protect switch. Setting the switch to
LOCK prevents new data from being
recorded on the card, the stored data from
being deleted, and the card from being
Write-protect
formatted by the camera or computer. switch
r appears on the display when the card is
write-protected.
• Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately
after using the camera, as the card may be hot.
• Keep the battery/card cover closed and do not remove the SD Memory
Card or turn the camera off while the data is being played back or saved to
the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as
this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

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• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it
away from water and store away from high temperature.
• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage
the card and render it unusable.
• The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following
circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted
(1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.
(2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical
interference.
(3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.
(4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while
the data on the card is being recorded or accessed.
• If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become
unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a
computer.
• When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording
may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space
in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time.
• Be sure to format SD Memory Cards that are unused or have been used
on another camera. Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.176).

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 Contents
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY....................................................1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................4
Contents ...........................................................................................8
Composition of the Operating Manual ............................................13
Camera Features.................................................................................14
Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................17
Names of Parts...............................................................................18
Names of Operating Parts ..............................................................19
Monitor Indications .........................................................................20
Getting Started 29

Attaching the Strap.............................................................................30

Powering the Camera .........................................................................31
Charging the Battery.......................................................................31
Installing the Battery .......................................................................32
Using the AC Adapter.....................................................................35
Installing the SD Memory Card..........................................................37
Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card................39
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................40
Starting-up in the Playback Mode...................................................41
Initial Settings .....................................................................................42
Setting the Display Language.........................................................42
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................46
Common Operations 49

Understanding the Button Functions ...............................................50

A Mode .........................................................................................50
Q Mode ........................................................................................52
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode...................................54
Setting the Camera Functions ...........................................................55
Operating the Menus ......................................................................55
Menu List ........................................................................................58
Taking Pictures 63

Taking Still Pictures............................................................................64

Taking Pictures...............................................................................64
Setting the Shooting Mode .............................................................67
Using the Face Detection Function ................................................69
Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) .......................70

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 Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings (Program Mode) ..............71
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)..........................72
Using the Zoom ..............................................................................74
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Handheld Night Snap/Night Scene
Portrait/Night Scene/Sunset/Digital SR/Fireworks Mode) ........77
Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin Tone Mode) ........78
Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode) ........................................79
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode) .........................................80
Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities (Surf & Snow/
Sport Mode) .............................................................................81
Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode) ..............................................83
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode) ..........................84
Taking Pictures Using the Filters (Fish-eye/Sketch/Miniature) .......86
Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode)....................88
Using the Self-timer ........................................................................90
Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/Burst Shooting/
16-frame Shooting Mode) ........................................................92
Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit (Optional) ............93
Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically Changed (Auto
Bracketing) ...............................................................................95
Setting the Shooting Functions.........................................................97
Selecting the Flash Mode ...............................................................97
Selecting the Focus Mode ..............................................................99
Selecting the Recorded Pixels......................................................103
Adjusting the White Balance.........................................................105
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)....................................107
Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting) ...............................108
Setting the Sensitivity ...................................................................109
Setting the AUTO ISO Range.......................................................110
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)...................................111
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)......................................111
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)..........................................112
Setting the Shake Reduction Function .........................................112
Registering a Face to be Detected Preferentially .........................113
Switching the Face Detection Function ........................................117
Setting the Date Imprint Function .................................................118
Setting for Displaying the Electronic Level ...................................119
Calling Up a Specific Function......................................................120
Recording Movies .............................................................................122
Recording a Movie........................................................................122
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies .........124
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) Function............125
Setting the Screen Effect for Recording a Movie..........................126

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 Saving the Settings (Memory) .........................................................128
Playing Back and Deleting Images 131

Playing Back Images ........................................................................132

Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................132
Playing Back a Movie ...................................................................133
Multi-Image Display ......................................................................134
Using the Playback Function ........................................................136
Slideshow .....................................................................................138
Rotating the Image .......................................................................140
Zoom Playback.............................................................................141
Deleting Images ................................................................................142
Deleting a Single Image ...............................................................142
Deleting Selected Images.............................................................143
Deleting All Images.......................................................................145
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) ...................................146
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment......................................149
Editing and Printing Images 151

Editing Images ..................................................................................152

Changing the Image Size (Resize)...............................................152
Cropping Images ..........................................................................153
Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image (Stretch Filter) ......154
Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller ........................156
Using the Digital Filters.................................................................158
Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect ..........................162
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite) ............................................163
Editing Movies ..............................................................................166
Copying Images............................................................................168
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)................................................171
Printing Single Images..................................................................171
Printing All Images........................................................................173
Settings 175

Camera Settings................................................................................176
Formatting the Memory ................................................................176
Changing the Sound Settings.......................................................177
Changing the Date and Time........................................................178
Setting the World Time .................................................................181
Changing the Display Language ..................................................183
Changing the Naming System of the Folder.................................184
Changing the Video Output Format..............................................185

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 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ........................................186
Using the Power Saving Function ................................................187
Setting the Auto Power Off Function ............................................188
Changing the Start-up Screen ......................................................189
Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor (Pixel Mapping) .190
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ...........................................191
Viewing Images on a Computer 193

Setting Up Your Computer...............................................................194

Provided Software ........................................................................194
System Requirements ..................................................................194
Installing the Software ..................................................................196
Setting the USB Connection Mode...............................................199
Connecting to Your Computer.........................................................201
Connecting the Camera and Your Computer ...............................201
Transferring Images .....................................................................202
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer..........................205
Starting “MediaImpression” ..........................................................206
Details on How to Use “MediaImpression” ...................................207
Appendix 209

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode................................210

Messages...........................................................................................212
Troubleshooting................................................................................214
Default Settings.................................................................................216
List of World Time Cities..................................................................221
Optional Accessories .......................................................................222
Main Specifications ..........................................................................223
WARRANTY POLICY.........................................................................227
Index...................................................................................................232

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 In this manual, the method for operating the four-way controller is shown
in illustrations, such as in the ones below.

2or

4or 5or

3or

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. In this manual, the
A mode mode for taking still pictures is referred to as the “Still Picture
Capture Mode”.
This is the mode for viewing still pictures and playing back
Q mode
movies.

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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 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the
buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective 3
chapters below.
3 Taking Pictures ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set 4
the relevant functions.
4 Playing Back and Deleting Images–––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to view still pictures and movies on the camera 5
or on a TV and how to delete them from the camera.
5 Editing and Printing Images ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
6
This chapter explains the various ways of printing still pictures and how to
edit images with the camera. For information on transferring images to a
computer and installing the provided application software, see “Connecting
to Your Computer” in chapter 7. For details on editing and printing images 7
on a computer, see the Help menu of the application software.
6 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
8
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
7 Viewing Images on a Computer –––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to connect the camera to your computer, install
the supplied CD-ROM, etc.
8 Appendix––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.

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 Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the Optio VS20 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.

Shooting Pictures by Holding the Camera

Vertically
The Optio VS20 has a shutter release
button and a zoom lever for shooting with
the camera held vertically, which enables
you to shoot naturally. When you hold the
camera vertically, indications on the
display are automatically displayed in
vertical orientation.

A built-in electronic level (p.26) indicates the tilt of the

camera.

Advanced Movie Recording

The Optio VS20 has a Shake Reduction function to reduce camera
shake during movie recording (p.125).

Use the camera to shoot fun-filled movies of your

children or pets as a visual diary of their development
(p.122).

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Perfect for Portrait Shots!
The Optio VS20 comes with a “Face Detection” function that spots the
faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for
the faces. It can detect up to 10 people per shot, so it will help you take
perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when
people are smiling, so you can always get the best shot.

Face Detection function (p.69)

Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.78)

Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!

When you take a picture with the Optio
VS20, you can choose from a wide range
of fun frames to create attractive framed
shots (p.84). You can also add frames to
pictures you have taken and 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
fitting into the frame (p.163).

For decorating your pictures

with a frame.

Display Images in Calendar Format!

With the Optio VS20, you can display recorded images by date in
calendar format (p.135). This lets you quickly find the image you want to
play back.

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 Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback
Functions!
The user-friendly design of the Optio
VS20 enables easy operation with only
a few buttons. Simply by choosing the
appropriate icon, you can select the
shooting mode (p.67) and choose the
optimal settings for the situation, or the
playback mode (p.136, p.152) and
enjoy the various playback and editing
functions. A guide on the display lets
you check the functions available in
each mode and how to use them.

A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode

Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode
Palette (p.67, p.136).
Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using
standard settings (p.72).

A multitude of functions inside the camera for

enjoying images without a Computer!
The Optio VS20 has a variety of
functions to let you enjoy playing back
and editing 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 (p.152).

Resize (p.152), Cropping (p.153) and Red-eye

Compensation (p.162) can be used, while the image is
displayed in the playback mode.
You can divide a movie into two or select a frame from a
movie to save as a still picture (p.166).

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Checking the Contents of the Package

Camera Strap Operating Manuals &

Optio VS20 O-ST122 (*) Software (CD-ROM)
S-SW122

CHARGE

USB cable Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery charger

I-USB122 (*) battery D-LI122 (*) D-BC122 (*)

EN

DE

FR

IT

ES

PT

NL

SV

TC

SC

KO

Quick Guide
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are also available as optional accessories.
For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.222).

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 Names of Parts
Front
Flash
Self-timer lamp/
Focus assist light
Lens
Microphone

Tripod socket
Remote control receiver

Tripod socket
Battery/card cover
Battery/card cover
lock lever

Back

Power switch
Shutter release button
Strap lug

PC/AV terminal cover

Speaker

Shutter release button

for vertical shooting
Strap lug
Display

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Names of Operating Parts

Power switch
Zoom lever
Shutter release button
C button
Q button
Four-way controller
4/W button
Zoom lever for vertical shooting
Shutter release button for
vertical shooting
3 button
Green/i button

Refer to “Understanding the Button Functions” (p.50) for an explanation

of the function of each button.

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 Monitor Indications
Display in A Mode
The display shows information such as the camera settings in the
capture mode.
The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the
4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, Show Grid, No
Info, Electronic Level Display.
Normal Display Detailed Display
38 38

16 M
OK AWB
200

02/02/2012 2012/10/10
14:25 14:25

OK OK

Electronic Level Display Show Grid

OK OK

No Info

• When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green)

mode, the monitor display is as shown on the 38
right. You cannot change the information on the
display by pressing the 4/W button.
• The electronic level display appears only
when the electronic level on the [A Rec.
Mode] menu is set to O (On) (p.119).

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Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
Horizontal display Vertical display
8 9 10 11 8 9 10 12 13
12
1 38 1 38
13 14
2 2
14 11
3 3
4 4
15
15
5
6 1/250 02/02/2012
7 F3.5 16
F5.6 +1.0 14:25
5 +1.0 17
17 18 19 6 1/250 02/02/2012
7 F3.5 14:25
16
F5.6
18 19
1 Shooting mode (p.67) 11 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon
2 Face Detection icon (p.69) (p.74)
3 Tilt icon (p.119) 12 Memory status (p.40)
4 D-range setting icon (p.108) 13 Remaining image storage capacity
5 Shake Reduction icon (p.112) 14 Battery level indicator (p.34)
6 Shutter speed 15 Focus frame (p.64)
7 Aperture 16 Date and time (p.46)
8 Flash mode (p.97) 17 EV Compensation (p.107)
9 Drive mode (p.90) 18 Date Imprint setting (p.118)
10 Focus mode (p.99) 19 World time setting (p.181)
* 6 and 7 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
* As to 10, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro
function is activated, the q appears on the display (p.99).
* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

Switching the Display for Shooting between Vertical and

Horizontal Orientation
When you hold the camera vertically for shooting a still picture, the display is
automatically switched to vertical orientation.
• When you hold the camera horizontally, you cannot use the shutter release button/
zoom lever for vertical shooting.
• While you are recording movies and playing back still pictures/movies, the display
is not switched to vertical orientation.
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 Detailed Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode
A1 to A18 and B1 appear when “Detailed Display” is selected. Only B1
(Focus Frame) appears when “No Info” is selected.
Horizontal display Vertical display
A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 Α6 Α7 Α8 A10 A11

38 A11 A1 38
A1 A12
A12 A2
A2 16 M A13
16 M A13 A3 A14
A3 AWB
AWB A14 A4 200
20 A15
A4
200
20 A15 A9
B1
B1
A5
B2 1/250
1/25
A16
B3 F3.
F3.5 +1.0+1.
+1. +1.0 14:25
14:2
A5 +1.0 Α17
A17 A18 B2 1/250
B3 F3.5 14:25
Α16
F5.6
A18
A1 Shooting mode (p.67) A12 Battery level indicator (p.34)
A2 Face Detection icon (p.69) A13 Recorded pixels (p.103)
A3 Tilt icon (p.119) A14 White Balance (p.105)
A4 D-range setting icon (p.108) A15 Sensitivity (p.109)
A5 Shake Reduction icon (p.112) A16 Histogram (p.25)
A6 Flash mode (p.97) A17 EV Compensation (p.107)
A7 Drive mode (p.90) A18 Date Imprint setting (p.118)
A8 Focus mode (p.99)
A9 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom B1 Focus frame (p.64)
icon (p.74) B2 Shutter speed
A10 Memory status (p.40) B3 Aperture
A11 Remaining image storage capacity
* B2 and B3 appear only when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway.
* When the shooting mode is b (Auto Picture) and if you press the
shutter release button halfway, the selected shooting mode appears in
A1 even when “No Info” is selected (p.70).
* Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.

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Display in Q Mode
The display shows the shooting information of the image in Q mode.
The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the
4/W button: Normal Display, Detailed Display, No Info.
Normal Display
100 - 0026

1/1000 02/02/2012
F2.6 Edit 14:25

OK

Detailed Display
100 - 0026

OK 16 M
AWB
200
1/250 02/02/2012
F3.5 Edit 14:25

OK

No Info

Edit

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 Normal Display/Detailed Display in Playback Mode
(All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.)
The display shows information such as the shooting conditions. A1 to
A10 appear when “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display” is selected. B1
to B5 appear only when “Detailed Display” is selected.
A2 A3 A4
A5
A1 100 - 0038
A6
A7

B1 16 M
B2 AWB
A8
B3 ISO 200
B4 1/250 02/02/2012
A9
B5 F3.5 Edit 14:25
A10

A1 Playback mode A8 Histogram (p.25)

Q: Still Picture Playback A9 Captured date and time (p.46)
Mode (p.136) A10 Four-way controller guide
A2 Protect icon (p.146)
A3 Memory status (p.40) B1 Recorded pixels (p.103)
A4 Folder number (p.184) B2 White Balance (p.105)
A5 File number B3 Sensitivity (p.109)
A6 Battery level indicator (p.34) B4 Shutter speed
A7 Volume icon B5 Aperture
* In “Normal Display”, A6 and A9 disappear if no operation is performed
for two seconds.
* A7 appears only when the volume is being adjusted during playback of
movies. (p.133)
* A10 appears even when “No Info” is selected, but disappears if no
operation is performed for two seconds. When no operation is
performed for two seconds in “Normal Display” or “Detailed Display”,
only “Edit” disappears.

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 Guide Indications
A guide indication for each available button/key operation appears as
follows on the display during operation.
Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom lever
Four-way controller (3) 3 4/W button OK
Four-way controller (4) 4 Shutter release button SHUTTER
Four-way controller (5) 5 Green/i button X/i
3 button MENU

Using the Histogram

A histogram shows the
brightness distribution of an Number of pixels→
image. The horizontal axis
represents brightness (dark at
the left and bright at the right)
and the vertical axis represents
the number of pixels.
The shape of the histogram (Dark) ←Brightness→ (Bright)
before and after shooting tells
you whether the brightness and
contrast are correct or not, and lets you decide if you need to adjust the
exposure and take a picture again.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 1p.107

Understanding Brightness
If the brightness is correct, the graph peaks in the middle. If the image is
too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on
the right side.
Dark image Correct image Bright image

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 When the image is too dark, the part to the left is cut off (dark portions)
and when the image is too bright, the part to the right is cut off (bright
portions).
Understanding Contrast
The graph peaks gradually for images in which contrast is balanced. The
graph peaks on both sides but sinks in the middle for images with a large
difference in contrast and low amounts of mid-level brightness.

Electronic level display

This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether
the camera is level. When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On), the
electronic level can be displayed by pressing the 4/W button.
A bar graph indicating the horizontal camera angle appears at the
bottom of the screen, and a bar graph indicating the vertical camera
angle appears on the right side.

Example:

Horizontally and vertically Tilted 1° to the right (yellow)

level (green) Vertically level (green)

Outside horizontal level Horizontally level (green)

display (red) Outside vertical level
Tilted 5° up (red) display (red)

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If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the
bar graphs flash red.

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 Memo

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1 Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ................................... 30

Powering the Camera ............................... 31
Installing the SD Memory Card ................ 37
Turning the Camera On and Off .............. 40
Initial Settings ........................................... 42
 Attaching the Strap

Attach the strap (O-ST122) supplied with the camera.

1
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4
3

1 Pass the thin string of the strap through the strap lug of
the camera.
2 Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin
string, and fasten the loop.
3 Remove the top at the other end of the strap, and attach
it to the other strap lug in the same way.
4 Attach the strap to the top attached to the strap lug in
Step 3.
The top of the strap can be removed from the strap.

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 Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery 1

Use the supplied battery charger (D-BC122) to charge the supplied

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rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI122) before using it in the camera
for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery
depleted] message appears.

To power
1
outlet
Battery

Battery charger

CHARGE
Charging indicator
While charging: Lights (Orange)
Charging finished: Lights (Green)

1 Plug the AC plug into the power outlet.

2 Place the battery in the battery charger so that the
PENTAX logo is facing up.
The charging indicator lights orange while the battery is charging and
lights green when charging is finished.

3 Remove the battery from the battery charger when

charging is finished.

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 • Do not use the supplied battery charger (D-BC122) to charge batteries
other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122, as the battery
charger may overheat or be damaged.
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run
1 down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.
• If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to
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light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.

The time required to fully charge the battery is about 120 minutes (max.).
(The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and
charging conditions.) The appropriate ambient temperature for charging
the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Installing the Battery

Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122 that is provided with
the camera. Charge the battery before using it in the camera for the first
time.

Battery/card
cover lock lever

Battery/
card cover
Battery

Battery lock lever

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2.

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2 Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3 and
insert the battery so that the PENTAX logo is facing
toward the display.
Match the marks on the battery to the marks inside the battery 1
compartment and push the battery in until it is locked in place.

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Make sure that the battery is inserted with the PENTAX logo facing
toward the display. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may
result.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

After closing the battery/card cover, slide the cover lock lever in the
opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is
securely closed.

Removing the Battery

1 Open the battery/card cover.

2 Press the battery lock lever in the direction of 3.
The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery when
removing it.

• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122. Use of

any other type of battery may damage the camera and cause a
malfunction.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented,
malfunction may result.
• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.
• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery
for 30 minutes using the battery charger and store the battery
separately.
Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the
battery at or below room temperature is ideal. Avoid storing it at high
temperature.
• The date and time may be returned to the default setting if the camera
is left without the battery for a long time.
• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the
camera is used continuously for a long period of time.

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 Use the AC adapter kit K-AC122 (optional) if you intend to use the
camera for a long time. (p.35)

Recordable Image No., Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time

1 (at 23°C with the display on and the battery fully charged)
Recordable Image No.*1
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Movie Recording
Playback Time*2
(flash used for 50% of shots) Time*2
Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 100 min. Approx. 180 min.
*1 Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during
CIPA-compliant testing (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots, and
23 degrees centigrade). Actual performance may vary according to operating
conditions.
*2 According to the result of in-house testing.
• In general, battery performance may temporarily deteriorate as the
temperature decreases.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a
cold region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.

Battery Level Indicator

You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.

Screen Display Battery Status

(green) Adequate power remains.
(green) Battery is running low.
(yellow) Battery is running very low.
(red) Battery is exhausted.
[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.

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Using the AC Adapter
Use of the AC adapter kit K-AC122 (optional) with a household power
supply is recommended if you intend to use the camera for a long time
or connect it to a computer. 1

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AC plug cord

DC terminal

AC adapter

DC
DC coupler cord coupler

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the
battery/card cover.
2 Remove the battery.
Refer to p.32 - p.33 on how to open/close the battery/card cover and
remove the battery.

3 Insert the DC coupler while holding down the battery

lock lever.
Confirm the DC coupler is locked in place.

4 Extract the DC coupler cord.

Pull out the tab at the joint of the camera and the battery/card cover so
that the DC coupler cord is extracted from there.

5 Close the battery/card cover.

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 6 Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC
terminal of the DC coupler.

1
7 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
8 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
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• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or

disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the
AC adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if
either becomes disconnected while data is being recorded on the SD
Memory Card or the built-in memory.
• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.
Be sure to read “About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter” (p.2)
before using the AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter
kit K-AC122 before using the adapter.
• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright
on the table because the cord from the DC coupler comes out of the
bottom of the camera. Additionally, do not place the camera with the
lens facing down because the lens extends when the camera turns on.
Hold the camera in your hand or use a tripod when using the AC
adapter.

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 Installing the SD Memory Card

This camera uses an SD Memory Card, an SDHC Memory Card, or an

SDXC Memory Card. (All cards are referred to as SD Memory Cards 1
hereafter.) Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card

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is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card
is not inserted (p.40).

• Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card

that is unused or has been used in other cameras or digital devices.
Refer to “Formatting the Memory” (p.176) for instructions on
formatting.
• Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing
the SD Memory Card.

The still picture storage capacity varies depending on the capacity of the
SD Memory Card and the selected number of recorded pixels (p.39).

Backing Up Data
The camera may not be able to access data in the built-in memory in the case
of a malfunction. Use a computer or other device to back up important data in
another location.

Read the precautions on handling the SD Memory Card 1p.6

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 1
Getting Started

Battery/card cover
lock lever

Battery/card cover
SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card socket

1 Open the battery/card cover.

Slide the battery/card cover lock lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2.

2 Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card

socket so that the label is facing toward the lens of the
camera.
Push the card in until it clicks. Data may not be recorded correctly if the
card is not inserted all the way.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

After closing the battery/card cover, slide the cover lock lever in the
opposite direction indicated by 1. When you hear a click, the cover is
securely closed.

To Remove the SD Memory Card

1 Open the battery/card cover.

2 Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject
it.
Pull the card out.

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Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory
Card
The file sizes of the recorded images vary depending on the number of 1
recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that can be

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saved on an SD Memory Card also varies.

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the
[A Rec.Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.103

Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for movies on the

[C Movie] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.124

For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of

recorded movies that can be saved on an SD Memory Card, see “Main
Specifications” (p.223).

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 Turning the Camera On and Off

1 Power switch
Getting Started

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and the display turns on.
When you turn the camera on, the lens cover opens and the lens
extends.
If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears
when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.42 to set the
display language and/or current date and time.

2 Press the power switch again.

The display turns off, the lens closes, and the camera turns off.

Taking Still Pictures 1p.64

Checking the Memory Card

The memory card is checked when the camera Memory status
turns on and the memory status is displayed.
a : The SD Memory Card is inserted. 38

Images will be saved on the SD

Memory Card.
+: The SD Memory Card is not inserted.
Images will be saved in the built-in 02/02/2012
memory. 14:25

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 r: The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK
position (p.6). Images cannot be recorded.

Starting-up in the Playback Mode 1

Use this mode when you want to play back an image straightaway

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without taking any pictures.

Power switch

Q button

1 Press the power switch while holding down the Q

button.
The display turns on with the lens retracted and the camera turns on
in the playback mode.

To switch from the playback mode to the capture mode, press the Q
button or press the shutter release button halfway.

Playing Back Still Pictures 1p.132

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 Initial Settings

The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for

1 the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language”
below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46) to
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set the current date and time.

Language, Date, and Time can be changed later. Refer to the pages
below for instructions.
• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display
Language” (1p.183).
• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date
and Time” (1p.178).

Setting the Display Language

Four-way controller
4 button
3 button

1 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the desired English
Dansk
display language. Deutsch Svenska
Suomi
Polski
Italiano
Nederlands Magyar
MENU Cancel OK OK

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2 Press the 4 button. Initial Setting
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the
English
selected language. If the desired settings
for [Hometown] and [DST] (Daylight Saving Hometown
1
Time) appear, press the four-way controller New York DST
OFF

(3) twice to select [Settings complete] and Settings complete

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MENU Cancel
press the 4 button to display the [Date
Adjustment] screen. Go to “Setting the Date
Daylight saving time
and Time” (p.46).
Go to Step 3 in “To Set Hometown and
DST” (p.45) if the desired settings do not appear.

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 If you accidentally select another language and go to the next procedure,
perform the following operation to set the language back.

1 When Another Language Has Been Inadvertently Selected

1
Getting Started

Press the four-way controller (5).

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the
language and press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears in the selected language.

When the Screen After Step 2 Appears in Another Language

1 Press the 4 button.

2 Press the 3 button.
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
4 Use the four-way controller (32) to select [Language/
].
5 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/ ] screen appears.
6 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the
language.
7 Press the 4 button.
The [W Setting] menu appears in the selected language.

The language is now switched to your desired language. To reset [Hometown],

[Date] and [Time], refer to the pages below for instructions.
• To change [Hometown], follow the steps in “Setting the World Time”
(1p.181).
• To change the [Date] and [Time], follow the steps in “Changing the Date and
Time” (1p.178).

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To Set Hometown and DST

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Hometown]. 1

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

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Initial Setting
The [Hometown] screen appears.
English

Hometown
New York
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

5 Use the four-way controller (45) Hometown

to choose a city.

City New York

DST
MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).

7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or

P (Off).
8 Press the 4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen appears.

9 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings

complete].
10 Press the 4 button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Next, set the date and time.

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 Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time and the display style.

1 1 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].
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2 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment

to choose the date format. Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or Date 01/01/2012
[yy/mm/dd]. Time 00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment

to select [24h] (24-hour display) or Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
[12h] (12-hour display). Date 01/01/2012

Time 00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

6 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

7 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment

The frame moves to the month. Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
Date 01/01/2012

Time 00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

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8 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment
to change the month. Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
Change the day and year in the same Date 01/01/2012
manner. Time 00:00 1
Next, change the time. Settings complete

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If you selected [12h] in Step 4, the setting MENU Cancel
switches between am and pm
corresponding to the time.

9 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings

complete].
10 Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

[Language/ ], [Date], [Time], [Hometown], and [DST] can be

changed. Refer to the pages below for instructions.
• To change the language, follow the steps in “Changing the Display
Language” (1p.183).
• To change the date and time, follow the steps in “Changing the Date
and Time” (1p.178).
• To change the city or turn DST on and off, follow the steps in “Setting
the World Time” (1p.181).

When the [Initial Setting] or [Date Adjustment] screen is displayed, you

can cancel the setting operation and switch to the capture mode by
pressing the 3 button. In this case, the [Initial Setting] screen will
appear next time you turn the camera on.

If you press the 4 button in Step 10, the camera clock is reset to 00
seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time
signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

The video output format (NTSC/PAL) is set to the format of the city selected in
[Hometown] on the [Initial Setting] screen. Refer to “List of World Time Cities”
(p.221) for the video output format of each city that is set at the time of the initial
setting, and “Changing the Video Output Format” (p.185) for changing the video
output format.

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 Memo

48
2 Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions ..... 50

Setting the Camera Functions ................. 55
 Understanding the Button Functions

A Mode

2 1
2
Common Operations

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
a

1 Power switch
Turns the camera on and off (p.40).
2 Zoom lever
Changes the captured area (p.74).
3 Shutter release button
Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still
Picture Capture Mode (except in s and \ modes).
Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.65).
4 C button
Starts and stops movie recording (p.122)
5 Q button
Switches to the Q mode (p.54).

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6 Four-way controller
(2) Changes the drive mode (p.90).
(3) Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.67).
(4) Changes the flash mode (p.97).
(5) Changes the focus mode (p.99).
7 4/W button
Changes the information on the display (p.20).
2
8 Zoom lever for vertical shooting

Common Operations
Used as a zoom lever when you hold a camera vertically.
The function is the same as with 2 zoom lever.
9 Shutter release button for vertical shooting
Used as a shutter release button when you hold a camera vertically.
The function is the same as with 3 shutter release button.
0 3 button
Displays the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.55).
a Green button
Switches to 9 (Green) mode (p.72).
Calls up the assigned function (p.120).

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 Q Mode

1
2
3
2
Common Operations

4
5
6
7
8
9
0

1 Power switch
Turns the camera on and off (p.40).
2 Zoom/f/y lever
Turn to the left (f) during single-image display to change to four-image
display. Changes to nine-image display when turned to the left again.
Returns to the previous display when turned to the right (y) (p.134).
Enlarges the image when turned to the right (y) during single-image
display. Returns to the previous display when turned to the left (f)
(p.141).
Turn to the left (f) during nine-image display to change to folder or
calendar display (p.135).
Turn to the right (y) during folder/calendar display to change to nine-
image display (p.135).
Adjusts the volume during playback of movies (p.133).
3 Shutter release button
Switches to A mode (p.54).
4 Q button
Switches to A mode (p.54).

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5 Four-way controller
(2) Plays back and pauses a movie (p.133).
(3) Displays the Playback Mode Palette (p.136).
Stops a movie during playback (p.133).
(45) Displays the previous or next image during single-image
display (p.132).
Frame forwards, frame reverses, plays back in reverse, plays
back normally, plays back in fast-forward, and plays back in
reverse fast-forward when playing back movies (p.133). 2
(2345) Moves the display area during zoom display (p.141).

Common Operations
Selects an image in four-image/nine-image display, a folder in
folder display, and a date in calendar display (p.134).
Moves the image when using the Frame Composite function
(p.163).
6 4/W button
Changes the information on the display (p.20).
Returns zoom display or four-image/nine-image display to single-
image display (p.134, p.141).
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display (p.135).
Changes to single-image display of the selected date during calendar
display (p.135).
7 Zoom/f/y lever for vertical shooting
Used as a zoom/f/y lever when you hold a camera vertically.
The function is the same as with 2 zoom/f/y lever.
8 Shutter release button for vertical shooting
Switches to A mode.
The function is the same as with 3 shutter release button.
9 3 button
Displays the [W Setting] menu during single-image display (p.55).
Returns to single-image display during Playback Mode Palette display (p.136).
Returns zoom display or four-image/nine-image display to single-
image display (p.134).
Changes to nine-image display of the selected folder during folder
display (p.135).
Changes to nine-image display of the selected date during calendar
display (p.135).
0 Green/i button
Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.142).
Switches from four-image/nine-image display to the Select & Delete
screen (p.143).

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 Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen (p.135).
Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen (p.135).
Saves the paused frame as a single image during the playback of a series
of successive images taken with 16-frame shooting function. (p.134)

Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode

In this manual, the capture mode, such as for taking still pictures, is referred
2
to as “A mode” (the capture mode). The playback mode, such as for
Common Operations

displaying captured images on the display, is referred to as “Q mode” (the

playback mode). In Q mode, you can perform simple editing operations on
the images that are played back.
Follow the procedure below to switch between A mode and Q mode.
To Switch from A Mode to Q Mode

1 Press the Q button.

The camera switches to Q mode.
To Switch from Q Mode to A Mode

1 Press the Q button or the shutter release button

halfway.
The camera switches to A mode.
Displaying data stored in the built-in memory
When an SD Memory Card is inserted in the camera, images and
movies on the SD Memory Card are displayed. If you want to display
images and movies in the built-in memory, turn the camera off and
remove the SD Memory Card.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before removing the SD
Memory Card.

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 Setting the Camera Functions

To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the

menu screens. Functions for playing back and editing images are called
up from the Playback Mode Palette (p.136).

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Operating the Menus

Common Operations
There are three menus available with the camera: [A Rec. Mode],
[C Movie], and [W Setting].
Press the 3 button in A mode to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Press the 3 button in Q mode to display the [W Setting] menu.
Use the four-way controller (45) or zoom lever (w/x) to switch
between the menus.
Rec. Mode 1/4
Recorded Pixels
White Balance AWB
AF Setting
Sensitivity AUTO
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800
EV Compensation 0.0
MENU Exit

Setting 1/3 Movie

Sound Recorded Pixels
Date Adjustment 02/02/2012 Movie SR
World Time Filter Off
English
Folder Name Date
USB Connection MSC
MENU Exit MENU Exit

Available button operations appear on the display during menu

operation (p.25).

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 Ex.) To set the [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu

1 Press the 3 button in A Rec. Mode 1/4

mode. Recorded Pixels
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears. White Balance AWB
AF Setting
Sensitivity AUTO
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800
EV Compensation ±0.0
2 MENU Exit
Common Operations

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Recorded Pixels].

3 Press the four-way controller (3) Rec. Mode 1/4

twice. Recorded Pixels
The frame moves to [AF Setting]. White Balance AWB
AF Setting
Sensitivity AUTO
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800
EV Compensation ±0.0
MENU Exit

4 Press the four-way controller (5). AF Setting

The [AF Setting] screen appears. Focusing Area
Focus Assist

MENU

5 Press the four-way controller (5). AF Setting

A pull-down menu appears with the items Focusing Area
that can be selected. Focus Assist
The pull-down menu displays only those
items that can be selected with the current
camera settings. MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.

The focusing area changes each time the four-way controller (23) is
pressed.

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7 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4).
The setting is saved and then the camera is ready for setting the other
functions. To exit the settings, press the 3 button.

To use another operation, refer to the following alternate Step 7 options.

To Save the Setting and Start Taking Pictures

2
7 Press the shutter release button halfway.

Common Operations
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
When the shutter release button is pressed fully, the picture is taken.

When the [W Setting] menu is displayed from Q mode, you can switch
to A mode by pressing the Q button.

To Save the Setting and Start Playback of Images

7 Press the Q button.

When the [A Rec.Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting
is saved and the camera returns to playback status.

To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations

7 Press the 3 button.

The changes are canceled and the screen returns to Step 3.

The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. Refer to the

guide indications.
MENU Exit : Exits the menu and returns to the original screen.

MENU : Returns to the previous screen with the current

setting.
MENU Cancel : Cancels the current selection, exits the menu and
returns to the previous screen.

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 Menu List
This displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides
descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in the Appendix
“Default Settings” (p.216) to check whether the settings are saved when
the camera is turned off and whether the settings return to the defaults
when the camera is reset.
2
[A Rec.Mode] Menu
Common Operations

Item Description Page

For choosing the number of recorded pixels of still
Recorded Pixels p.103
pictures
For adjusting the color balance according to the light
White Balance p.105
conditions
Focusing
For changing the autofocus area p.101
AF Area
Setting Focus
For setting whether to use the focus assist light p.102
Assist
Sensitivity For setting the sensitivity p.109
For setting the adjustment range when sensitivity is set to
AUTO ISO Range p.110
AUTO
EV Compensation For adjusting the overall brightness of the picture p.107
Highlight
Adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright
D-Range Correction
p.108
Setting Shadow
Adjusts the dark areas when the image is too dark
Correction
Shake Reduction For setting Shake Reduction when taking still pictures. p.112
Face Recall For registering a face to be detected preferentially p.113
For choosing whether to use the Face Detection function
Face Detection to spot the faces in your shot and to automatically adjust p.117
the focus and exposure for the faces
For choosing whether to use the Blink Detection function
Blink Detection p.118
when the Face Detection function is activated
Digital Zoom For choosing whether to use the Digital Zoom function p.76
For choosing whether to save the set values of the
Memory shooting function or return to the defaults when the p.128
camera is turned off
For assigning a function to the Green button so that you
Green Button p.120
can go straight to it in A mode
Sharpness For choosing sharp or soft outlines p.111
Saturation For setting the color saturation p.111
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Contrast For setting the image contrast level p.112
For choosing whether to imprint the date and/or time
Date Imprint p.118
when taking still pictures
For choosing whether to display the electronic level for
Electronic Level p.119
detecting the tilt of the camera.

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 1 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 2

2
Rec. Mode 1/4 Rec. Mode 2/4
1/4

Common Operations
Recorded Pixels D-Range Setting
White Balance AWB Shake Reduction
AF Setting Face Recall
Sensitivity AUTO Face Detection On
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800 Blink Detection
EV Compensation ±0.0 Digital Zoom
MENU Exit MENU Exit

[A Rec. Mode] Menu 3 [A Rec. Mode] Menu 4

Rec. Mode 3/4

1/4 Rec. Mode 4/4
1/4
Memory Electronic Level
Green Button
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Date Imprint Off
MENU Exit MENU Exit

• Use 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking using standard

settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu (p.72).
• Assigning a frequently used function to the Green button enables you
to go straight to the desired function (p.120).

[C Movie] Menu
Item Description Page
Recorded Pixels For choosing the number of recorded pixels of movies p.124
For choosing whether to use the Movie Shake
Movie SR p.125
Reduction function
Filter For setting a screen effect in movie recording p.126

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 Movie
Recorded Pixels
Movie SR
Filter Off

MENU Exit

2
[W Setting] Menu
Common Operations

Item Description Page

For adjusting the operation volume and playback
Sound volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.177
key operation sound and self-timer sound
Date Adjustment For adjusting the date and time p.178
World Time For setting the Hometown and Destination p.181
For setting the language in which menus and
Language/ p.183
messages appear
For choosing how names are assigned to folders for
Folder Name p.184
storing images
For setting the method for connecting to a computer
USB Connection p.199
(MSC or PTP).
Video Out For setting the output format to AV equipment p.185
Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.186
For setting the time until the camera enters power-
Power Saving p.187
saving mode
For setting the time until the camera turns off
Auto Power Off p.188
automatically
For returning settings other than the date and time,
Reset p.191
language, world time and video out to their defaults
Delete all For deleting all images at once. p.145
For mapping out and correcting any defective pixels in
Pixel Mapping p.190
the CCD sensor
Format For formatting the SD Memory Card/built-in memory. p.176

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[W Setting] Menu 1 [W Setting] Menu 2

Setting 1/3 Setting 2/3

Sound Video Out NTSC
Date Adjustment 01/01/2012 Brightness Level
World Time Power Saving 5sec.
English Auto Power Off 3min.
Folder Name Date Reset
USB Connection MSC Delete All 2
MENU Exit MENU Exit

Common Operations
[W Setting] Menu 3

Setting 3/3
Pixel Mapping
Format

MENU Exit

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3 Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures .................................. 64

Setting the Shooting Functions ............... 97
Recording Movies ................................... 122
Saving the Settings (Memory) ............... 128
 Taking Still Pictures

Taking Pictures
The Optio VS20 features a wide range of shooting modes and functions
to suit almost any subject or scene. This chapter describes how to take
pictures with the most commonly used standard settings (the factory
default settings).

Power switch
3 Zoom lever
Shutter release button
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Zoom lever for vertical

shooting
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the power switch.

The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual,
this is called Still Picture Capture Mode.

2 Confirm the subject and shooting 38

information on the display.
The focus frame in the middle of the display
indicates the zone of automatic focusing.

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Focus frame
When the camera detects a face, the Face
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Detection function is activated and the face
detection frame appears (p.69).

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Face detection frame

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 When you hold the camera vertically, indications
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on the display are automatically displayed in
vertical orientation. Use the shutter release
button/zoom lever for vertical shooting. (In this
manual, they are generally described as the
shutter release button/zoom lever.)
• When you hold the camera horizontally,
you cannot use the shutter release button/
zoom lever for vertical shooting. 02/02/2012
• While you are recording movies and 14:25
playing back still pictures/movies, the
display is not switched to vertical
orientation. 3
You can change the captured area

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by turning either of the two zoom
levers to the left or right (p.74).
x(Right) Enlarges the subject.

w (Left) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

3 Press the shutter release button 38

halfway.
The camera emits focus assist light in dark
shooting situations.
The focus frame (or face detection frame)
on the display turns green when the camera
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focuses on the subject at the correct F5.6
F4.6 14:25
distance.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
The captured image appears on the display (Instant Review) and is
saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
Press the Green button to switch to 9 (Green) mode and let the camera
set all the shooting functions automatically (p.72).

Using the Shutter Release Button

The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.
Press halfway
This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first
position. This locks the focus setting and the exposure. The green focus
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 frame lights on the display when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway and the subject is in focus. If the subject is out of focus, the
frame turns white.
Press fully
This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the
fully depressed position. This takes a picture.

3
Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully
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(first position) (second position)

Poor focusing conditions

The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In these
cases, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by
pressing and holding the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera
at your subject and press the shutter release button fully.
• Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall
• Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back
• Intricate patterns
• Fast moving objects
• When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in
the captured area
• Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background)

Instant Review and Blink Detection

The image appears on the display immediately after it is captured (Instant
Review). If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while
the Face Detection function (p.69) is activated, the message [Closed
eyes have been detected] appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
• When the Face Detection function does not work, Blink Detection also
does not function. Even if the subjects’ faces are detected, Blink
Detection may not function depending on the condition of the detected
faces.
• You can also disable the Blink Detection function (p.117).

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Setting the Shooting Mode
The Optio VS20 has a variety of shooting modes that let you take
pictures in different situations simply by choosing the appropriate mode
for the particular situation from the Capture Mode Palette.

Four-way controller 3
4 button

Taking Pictures
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller Landscape 1/2

(2345) to choose a shooting
mode.
When an icon is selected in the Capture For capturing landscape
Mode Palette, the selected shooting mode views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage
guide appears. MENU Cancel OK OK

3 Press the 4 button. 38

The shooting mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.

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Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending
on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to “Functions Available
for Each Shooting Mode” (p.210).

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 There are 24 available shooting modes.
Shooting Mode Description Page
b Auto Picture Automatically selects the best capture mode. p.70
Used for basic shooting. Various functions can
R Program also be set with this mode.
p.71

Natural Skin For images of people. Enhances skin tone while

C p.78
Tone smoothing blemishes.
Handheld Night
N Minimizes camera shake for shooting at night. p.77
Snap
Night Scene For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or
B Portrait other support is advised.
p.77
3
For night time images. Use of a tripod or other
A Night Scene p.77
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support is suggested.
Stitches images taken with the camera to create a
F Digital Panorama panoramic photograph.
p.88

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of

D Landscape —
sky and foliage.
Emphasizes saturation of the sky to produce a
d Blue Sky bright image.
—

K Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting. p.77

For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is
E Flower —
softened.
c Digital SR Higher sensitivity reduces blur. p.77
For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy
G Kids p.79
and bright skin tone.
For capturing moving pets. Select the color
H Pet p.80
according to the pet's coat.
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and
F Portrait p.78
bright skin tone.
For images of food and prepared dishes.
K Food
Enhances saturation and contrast.
—

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other

S Fireworks support is suggested.
p.77

For bright images such as sand or snow.

Q Surf & Snow Accurately meters for bright scenes.
p.81

For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until

\ Sport
the picture is taken.
p.81

Simulates a fish-eye lens’s barrel distortion

P Fish-eye p.86
curvature.
Q Sketch Simulates an artistic pencil drawing. p.86

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 Shooting Mode Description Page
For capturing an image with the subject looks like
o Miniature miniature objects.
p.86

Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text

c Text contrast can be adjusted.
p.83

For capturing images with a frame. Recorded

N Frame Composite pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536). p.84

Using the Face Detection Function

When the camera detects a person’s face in the 38 3
image, the Face Detection function displays a
yellow face detection frame around the face on

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the display screen, sets the focus (Face
Detection AF) and compensates the exposure
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moves, the frame also moves and changes size
as it tracks the face. Face detection frame

The Face Detection function can detect up to When multiple faces are detected
10 people’s faces. If it detects multiple faces,
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the camera displays a yellow frame over the
main face and white frame(s) over the other
face(s). It can display up to a total of 10 frames,
including a main frame and white frame(s).
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Main frame White frame

• Face Detection AF and AE may not work if the subject is wearing sunglasses,
has part of their face covered or is not looking toward the camera.
• If the camera cannot detect the subject's face, the camera focuses
using the setting currently selected in [Focusing Area].

• You can register up to three faces to be detected preferentially.

1Registering a Face to be Detected Preferentially (p.113)
• The default setting is On. You can switch to Off or Smile for automatic release of the
shutter when the subject smiles.
1Switching the Face Detection Function (p.117)

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 Taking Pictures Automatically
(Auto Picture Mode)
In b (Auto Picture) mode, the camera automatically selects the most
appropriate mode depending on the situations and subjects.

Shutter release button

3
Four-way controller
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4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select b.

3 Press the 4 button.
b (Auto Picture) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture
status.
When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is
activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

4 Press the shutter release button 38

halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green
and the selected shooting mode is
displayed on the top left of the screen when
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the camera focuses on the subject at the F5.6
F4.6 14:25
correct distance.
Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait
Landscape Flower Portrait
Sport Candlelight Portrait × Blue Sky

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 Portrait ×
Portrait × Sunset Group Photo
Backlight
Text Blue Sky Sunset

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

The following restrictions apply in b mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Detection function off.
• The Focusing Area setting is fixed at J (Multiple).
• If (Night Scene) mode is selected when the flash mode is , (Auto) 3
or c (Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes to a

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(Flash Off).
• If (Night Scene Portrait) mode is selected when the flash mode is
, (Auto), the flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On +
Red-eye) when the camera detects a face and determines that the
flash is needed.
• The EV Compensation function cannot be used.

Taking Pictures in the Custom Settings

(Program Mode)
In R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other
functions such as the flash mode and recorded pixels.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R.
3 Press the 4 button. 38
R (Program) mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a face, the Face
Detection function is activated and the face
detection frame appears (p.69). 02/02/2012
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3
4 Set the functions you want to change.
Refer to “Setting the Shooting Functions” (p.97) for details on how to
set the functions.
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5 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)

In 9 (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard
settings, regardless of the settings in the [A Rec.Mode] menu.
9 mode settings are as shown below.
Flash Mode , (Auto) Shadow Correction P (Off)
Drive Mode 9 (Standard) Shake Reduction O (On)
Focus Mode = (Standard) Face Recall Functional
Information Display Normal Face Detection O (On)
Recorded Pixels m (4608×3456) Blink Detection O (On)
White Balance F (Auto) Digital Zoom O (On)
Focusing Area J (Multiple) Sharpness G (Normal)
Focus Assist O (On) Saturation G (Normal)
Sensitivity AUTO Contrast G (Normal)
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800 Date Imprint Off
EV Compensation ±0.0 Electronic Level O (On)
Highlight Correction P (Off)

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 Shutter release button

Shutter release button

for vertical shooting
Green button
3

1 Press the Green button in A

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mode. 38
The camera switches to 9 mode.
Press the Green button again to return to
the status before 9 mode was selected.
When the camera detects a face, the Face
Detection function is activated and the face
detection frame appears (p.69).

2 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

¥ The 9 mode is available only when it is assigned to [Green Button] of

the [A Rec. Mode] menu (p.120). By default, the 9 mode is assigned
to the Green button.
• In 9 mode, you cannot change the information on the display by
pressing the 4/W button.
• Press the 3 button in 9 mode to display the [W Setting] menu.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu cannot be displayed.
• When the camera is turned off in 9 mode, it turns on in 9 mode next
time the power switch is pressed.

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 Using the Zoom
You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

Zoom lever

Four-way controller
4 button
3 Zoom lever for vertical
shooting
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1 Turn the zoom lever or the zoom lever for vertical

shooting in A mode.
x(Right)
Enlarges the subject.
Tele
Widens the area that
w (Left)
is captured by the
Wide
camera.

When you continue to turn to the

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right (x), the camera automatically
switches from optical zoom to Intelligent
Zoom and stops at the point where the
zoom switches to Digital Zoom.
Once the lever is released and turned 1.3 m- 130 x
again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.
Zoom ratio
Zoom bar
Focus range
(during zooming only)

* The focus range is not displayed when the focus mode is set to s,
or the shooting mode is set to S (Fireworks).

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 The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree

image quality. of image deterioration.

Optical zoom range*1 Intelligent Digital Zoom

Zoom range*2 range
*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 20× optically.
*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the recorded
pixels. See the following table. 3

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Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio
Recorded Intelligent Zoom
Digital Zoom
pixels (Zoom magnification includes 20× optical)
m Not Available (20× optical zoom only)
Equivalent to approx.
n/o Not Available (20× optical zoom only)
144×
6 Approx. 30×
h Approx. 45×
A Approx. 48× Equivalent to approx.
i Approx. 57.6× 144×
Approx. 144×
m
(Same as Digital Zoom)

• It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when

taking pictures at a high magnification rate.
• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainier than pictures
taken in the optical zoom range.
• Intelligent Zoom and Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following
situations:
• In c (Digital SR) and N (Handheld Night Snap) modes
• When the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400
• The image enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the
display. This does not affect the quality of recorded image.
• In movie recording mode, optical zooming is only available before
recording starts, while digital zooming is available during recording.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.103

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 To Set the Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom is set to O (On) in the default setting. To take pictures
using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to
P (Off).

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital

Zoom].
3
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
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Rec. Mode 2/4

1/4
to select O (On) or P (Off). D-Range Setting
The setting is saved. Shake Reduction
Face Recall
Face Detection On
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
MENU Exit

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting 1p.128

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Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Handheld Night
Snap/Night Scene Portrait/Night Scene/Sunset/
Digital SR/Fireworks Mode)
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
such as nightscapes.
Minimizes camera shake for shooting at night. The
N Handheld Night Snap number of recorded pixels is fixed at f
(2592×1944).
For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other
support is advised. If the Face Detection function is 3
B Night Scene Portrait activated when the flash mode is set to , (Auto), the

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flash mode automatically changes to d (Flash On +
Red-eye).
For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support
A Night Scene
is suggested.
K Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting.
Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is
c Digital SR automatically set to AUTO and the number of
recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944).
For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other
S Fireworks support is suggested. The shutter speed is fixed at 4
sec. and the sensitivity is fixed at the minimum value.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N, B,

A, K, c or S.
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 3 Press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a face, the Face Detection function is
activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69).

4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

3 The picture is taken.
• The shutter speed tends to be slower when taking pictures of dark
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scenes.
• In c mode, sensitivity is automatically fixed at AUTO.

Taking Pictures of People (Portrait/Natural Skin

Tone Mode)
F (Portrait) and C (Natural Skin Tone) modes are suitable for taking
pictures of people. Face Detection (p.69) operates automatically for each
shooting mode, making it easier to emphasize the subject’s face when taking
pictures.
For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and
F Portrait
bright skin tone.
For images of people. Enhances skin tone while
C Natural Skin Tone
smoothing blemishes.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

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1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller 38

(2345) to select F or C and
press the 4 button.
The shooting mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
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Detection function is activated and the face
detection frame appears (p.69).
3

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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode)

G (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It also
reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone. Face Detection (p.69)
operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to emphasize the
subject’s face when taking pictures.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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 2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select G.
3 Press the 4 button. 38
G mode is selected and the camera returns
to capture status.
When the camera detects a face, the Face
Detection function is activated and the face
detection frame appears (p.69). 02/02/2012
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4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
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on the subject at the correct distance.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)

Use H (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the
color of your pet's coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate
icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in
between).

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select H.

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3 Press the 4 button.
H mode selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select H, K, K, L, M or M.
There are two types of icons: a cat and dog
icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon
does not affect the resulting picture. Choose
whichever you prefer. MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button. 38

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H mode is selected and the camera returns

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6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is
pressed halfway.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Taking Pictures of Sports and Leisure Activities

(Surf & Snow/Sport Mode)
For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters
Q Surf & Snow
for bright scenes.
For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture
\ Sport
is taken.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

3
1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.
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The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Q or \.

3 Press the 4 button. 38
The shooting mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
When the camera detects a face, the Face
Detection function is activated and the face
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4 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
When \ mode is selected, the focus frame follows the subject while
the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

5 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

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Taking Pictures of Text (Text Mode)
c (Text) mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is
convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important document or
enhancing legibility of small print.

c Color Maintains original colored text.

d Neg. Color Reverses the color of the text.

c B&W Turns the color of the text into black and white.

d Neg. B & W Turns the color of the text into reversed black and white. 3

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Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select c.

3 Press the 4 button.
c mode selection screen appears.

MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select c, d, c or

d.

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The selected icon appears and the camera
returns to capture status.

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6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
3 on the subject at the correct distance.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

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The picture is taken.

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

In N (Frame Composite) mode, you can take pictures using the frames
stored in the camera.

Zoom lever
Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Zoom lever for vertical shooting
Shutter release button for
vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select N and

press the 4 button.
A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

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3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the
frame you want to use.
4 Turn the zoom lever to the right (y).
The selected frame appears in single-image
display.
You can choose another frame using either of
the following operations.

Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame.

Zoom lever to the left (f) Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame 3
selection screen, and then lets you choose a

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different frame in the same way as Step 3.

5 Press the 4 button. 38

The frame appears on the display.
When the camera detects a face, the Face
Detection function is activated and the face
detection frame appears (p.69).
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6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.
• In N mode, recorded pixels is fixed at h (2048×1536).
• When the camera leaves the factory, it includes 3 default frames built-
in.

Optional Frames
The CD-ROM (S-SW122) contains optional frames. Copy these frames to the camera to
use them (p.165). These optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are
deleted with a computer or if the built-in memory is formatted.

Adding a Frame to a captured image 1p.163

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 Taking Pictures Using the Filters (Fish-eye/
Sketch/Miniature)
You can take impressive pictures using the filters.
P Fish-eye For simulating a fish-eye lens’s barrel distortion curvature
Q Sketch For simulating an artistic pencil drawing
For capturing an image with the subject looks like a
o Miniature
miniature object.

3
Shutter release button
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Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select P, Q or

o.
3 Press the 4 button.
When P mode is selected, the bar to adjust the effect is displayed.
When Q mode is selected, go to Step 6.
When o mode is selected, the screen for selecting the area to be
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4 Use the four-way controller (45) to select an option.
In P (Fish-eye) mode

F Fish-eye effect weak

G Fish-eye effect standard

H Fish-eye effect strong

In o (Miniature) mode

Focuses on the bottom of the image and blurs the top.

3
Focuses on the center of the image and blurs the top and bottom.

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Focuses on the top of the image and blurs the bottom.

5 Press the 4 button.

The camera is in the selected mode and returns to capture status.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

Processing the captured images by using the digital filter 1 p.158

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 Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama
Mode)
In F (Digital Panorama) mode, you can stitch two or three captured
frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

Shutter release button

3
Four-way controller
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4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in A mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select F.

3 Press the 4 button.
The camera enters the F mode and the message [Set shift direction]
is displayed.

4 Use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the direction in which
the images will be joined.
Set shift direction
The screen for taking the first frame is
displayed.

When the camera detects a face, the Face

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Detection function is activated and the face
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5 Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

6 Press the shutter release button fully.

The screen for taking the second frame is displayed after you take the
first frame.
If you select right (5) in Step 4:
The right edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on
the left edge of the display.
3
If you select left (4) in Step 4:
The left edge of the first frame appears in semi-transparent form on

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the right edge of the display.

7 Move the camera so that the Alignment icon

alignment icons for the semi-
transparent image and the actual 1 2

view overlap.
The shutter is automatically released when
the icons overlap.
If the actual view is not aligned with the
SHUTTER 2nd Frame OK Exit
semi-transparent image, an arrow
indicating the direction the camera must be
moved (either up or down) appears.
If the shutter is not released automatically, press the shutter release
button to take the picture.

8 Take the third frame.

Repeat Step 7 to take the third frame.
The panorama stitching starts and a stitched image appears.

• Some distortion may result from moving objects, repeating patterns, or

if nothing exists when overlapping the first and second frames or the
second and third frames on the preview guide.
• When the Face Detection is activated (p.69), it works only when taking
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 To Cancel after Taking the First or Second Frame

1 After shooting the first frame in Step 6 or second frame

in Step 7, press the 4 button or the four-way
controller (3).
A confirmation dialog appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select an option and press the Save the image(s) and
4 button. exit this screen?
3
Save: Saves the captured image(s) Save
Discard
and you can retake the first
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Cancel
frame. When this option is OK OK
selected after shooting the
second frame, the first and the second frames are stitched
and a stitched image appears.
Discard: Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first
frame.
Cancel: Returns to the previous shooting screen.

Using the Self-timer

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod when taking a picture with the self-timer.
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture
g is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken approximately two
Z seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

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 Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

3
1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

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2 Use the four-way controller
(453) to select g or Z and press
the 4 button.
The camera is ready to take the picture Drive Mode
Self-timer
using the self-timer.
MENU Cancel
F5.6 OK OK

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

4 Press the shutter release button fully.

When set to g, the self-timer lamp lights. The self-timer lamp blinks
during the last 3 seconds before shooting or when set to Z.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
• Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-
timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
• The self-timer lamp does not light up or blink in H (Pet) mode.

• In movie recording mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two
seconds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged
to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown.
• Z cannot be selected while 9 (Green) mode is in default setting. Select
Z in another shooting mode and then switch the shooting mode to 9.

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 Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting/
Burst Shooting/16-frame Shooting Mode)
In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter
release button is pressed.
Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory
Continuous
j Shooting
before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the
longer the interval between shots.
Burst
A Shooting (L) The number of recorded pixels is fixed at f (2592×1944) and
pictures are taken consecutively. The interval between shots
3 Burst becomes shorter in the following sequence: A and C.
C Shooting (H)
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16-frame
I 16 pictures are taken continuously at 1/7.5 second intervals.
Shooting

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

2 Use the four-way controller
(453) to select j, A, C or I
and press the 4 button.
Drive Mode
The camera is ready to take a series of Continuous Shooting
pictures.
MENU Cancel OK OK

3 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

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4 Press the shutter release button fully.
In j or A, C mode, pictures are taken continuously as long as you
keep the shutter release button pressed.
In I mode, 16 pictures are taken continuously with one press of the
shutter release button.

• The flash does not discharge in j, A, C or I mode.

• j, A, C and I cannot be selected in 9 (Green), b (Auto Picture),
C (Natural Skin Tone), A (Night Scene), N (Frame Composite) or
F (Digital Panorama) and movie recording modes. I cannot be
selected in c (Digital SR) mode.
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• The focus and exposure are locked with the first shot.
• When the Face Detection is activated (p.69), it works only when taking
the first shot.
• In I mode, pictures are taken with the following settings.
- Sensitivity is fixed at AUTO.
- EV Compensation and Auto Focus are adjusted when taking the first
picture and are fixed for subsequent pictures.
- The flash is not available (a appears).
- The last shot taken is displayed in Instant Review.
• In I mode, the recorded pixels is fixed at m (640×480) per one
frame and will be saved as a single image in 4 × 4 rows of the 16
images with the recorded pixels of f (2560×1920).
• When you play back the images taken with I mode, they will be
displayed as follows.
- When played back on this camera, 16 images are continuously
played back like a movie. You can save one of a series of images
taken with I mode as a single image. The available operations
during playback are the same as when playing back the movies.
(p.133)
- When played back on a computer, the16 images are arranged in 4
× 4 rows and displayed as a single image.

Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control Unit

(Optional)
You can use the remote control (optional) to take pictures while you are
away from the camera.
Remote The shutter will be released after about three seconds when
i Control the shutter release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

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 0-sec Remote The shutter will be released immediately when the shutter
h Control release button on the remote control unit is pressed.

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
3 Shutter release button
for vertical shooting
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1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select i and press

the four-way controller (3).
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select i or h and press the
4 button. Drive Mode
The self-timer lamp begins to blink slowly Remote Control
and the camera is ready to take a picture
with the remote control. MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Point the remote control at the remote control receiver

and press the shutter release button on the remote
control.
The focus frame turns green when the subject is in focus and the
camera takes a picture at the following timing.
When i (Remote Control) is selected:
The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the camera takes a
picture after about three seconds.
When h (0-sec Remote Control) is selected:
The camera takes a picture immediately.

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 • The operating range is approx. 4 m (13 ft) from the front of the camera
when using the remote control unit.
• When using the REMOTE CONTROL WATERPROOF O-RC1, you
can record a movie by pressing the { button on the remote control or
the C button on the camera.
• The camera takes a picture even if the focus is not achieved.
• If the shutter release button on the camera is pressed halfway during
the countdown, the countdown stops. If the shutter release button on
the remote control is pressed again, the camera starts the countdown
again.
• i/hcannot be selected in 9 (Green) mode.
• The self-timer lamp does not flash in e (Pet) mode. 3

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Shooting while the Exposure is Automatically
Changed (Auto Bracketing)
You can take three continuous pictures with different exposures when
the shutter release button is pressed and select the best one.
In Auto Bracketing, you can select the exposure change from ±0.3 EV,
±0.7 EV, and ±1.0EV. When you select ±1.0 EV, the first image is
exposed with no compensation, the second image is –1.0 EV
(underexposed) and the third image is +1.0 EV (overexposed).

Shutter release button

Four-way controller
4 button
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode.

The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a (Auto

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 3 Press the four-way controller (3).
4 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the amount of exposure ±0.7EV
0.7EV
change. Drive Mode
Select from.[ ±0.3 EV], [±0.7 EV], and Auto Bracketing
[±1.0EV]
MENU Cancel
F5.6 OK OK

3
5 Press the OK button.
The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status in Auto
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Bracketing mode.

6 Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

7 Press the shutter release button fully.

Three pictures with different exposure are taken
• In b (Auto Picture), 9 (Green), S (Fireworks), F (Digital
Panorama), or N (Frame Composition), you cannot select Auto
Bracketing.
• In Auto Bracketing mode, Blink Detection is fixed at Off.

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Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

The flash discharges automatically depending on the
, Auto light conditions. If the Face Detection function is
activated, the flash mode is automatically set to d.
The flash does not discharge, regardless of the
a Flash Off brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash
photography is prohibited. 3
b Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness.

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This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
c Auto + Red-eye
eyes. The flash discharges automatically. A pre-flash
discharges before the main flash.
This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused
by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject’s
d Flash On + Red-eye
eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light
conditions. A pre-flash discharges before the main flash.

• The flash does not discharge (a) in movie recording mode, or when
the drive mode is set to j (Continuous Shooting), A (Burst Shooting
L), C (Burst Shooting H) or I (16-frame shooting), or the focus mode
is set to s (Infinity).
• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select , or a.
• In A (Night Scene) mode, you cannot select , and c.
• In B (Night Scene Portrait) mode, or when the Face Detection
function is activated and the flash is set to ,, the flash mode will
automatically change to d when a face is detected.

Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause
uneven exposure of the image due to the light distribution.

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 Four-way controller
4 button

3 1 Press the four-way controller (4)

in A mode.
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The flash mode changes each time the Flash Mode

Auto
button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (23).
MENU Cancel OK OK

2 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.

About the red-eye phenomenon

Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject’s eyes to appear red in
the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is
reflected in the subject’s eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around
the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle.
Setting the flash mode to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also
an effective way of reducing red eyes.
If the subject’s eyes appear red despite such precautions, they can be corrected
by the red-eye compensation function (p.162).

Saving the Flash Mode setting 1p.128

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Selecting the Focus Mode
Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40 cm
(16 in.) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in
= Standard
the autofocus area when the shutter release button is
pressed halfway.
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 10 cm to 50 cm (4 in. to 20 in.). The camera is
q Macro
focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the
shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used when the distance to the subject is
approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (0.4 in. to 8 in.). The camera is 3
I 1cm Macro
focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the

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shutter release button is pressed halfway.
This mode is used for taking distant objects. The flash is
s Infinity
set to a (Flash Off).
\ Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually.

1 Press the four-way controller (5) Focus Mode

in A mode. Standard

The focus mode changes each time the

button is pressed. You can also change the
setting using the four-way controller (23).
MENU Cancel OK OK

2 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.
• In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =or q.
• When = (Standard) is selected and the subject is closer than 20 cm,
the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm (Auto-Macro function).
In this case, q appears on the display.
• When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm
away, the camera automatically focuses to ∞ (Infinity).
• When shooting with q selected, even if the subject is not in focus, the
camera is able to shoot the image. In this case, a blurred image will be
shot.

Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.128

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 To Set the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)

1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.

The [Focus Mode] screen appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (5) to select \.

3 Press the 4 button. Focus Mode
The central portion of the image is Manual Focus
magnified to full screen on the display.
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MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

0.5
to adjust the focus. m
0.3
The \ indicator appears on the display to
indicate the approximate distance to the .15
subject. Adjust the focus using the indicator 0.1
as a guide. MENU OK OK
2 for distant focus
3 for closer focus \ indicator

5 Press the 4 button.

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status.
After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again
to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.

The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \
indicator is displayed.

To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller

(5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

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To Set the Focusing Area
You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).
J Multiple Normal autofocus area
K Spot The autofocus area becomes smaller.
W Automatic Tracking AF Keeps moving subjects in focus.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
3
2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting].

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3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [AF Setting] screen appears.

4 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (23) AF Setting

to change the focusing area Focusing Area
setting. Focus Assist

MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

7 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status.

• In movie recording and N (Frame Composite) modes, the Focusing

Area cannot be set to W.
• In 9 (Green) and b (Auto Picture) modes, the Focusing Area is fixed
at J.

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 To set the = Assist Light (Focus Assist)
The camera automatically emits the focus assist light in dark shooting
situations. You can set the light to on or off.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).
3 The [AF Setting] screen appears.

4
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Use the four-way controller (23) AF Setting

to select [Focus Assist]. Focusing Area
Focus Assist

MENU

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).

The setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status.

Looking at the light directly will not create a safety hazard. However, do
not look into the focus assist light from a very short distance since you
may feel dazzled.

• The camera does not emit the focus assist light under the following
conditions.
- In movie recording mode
- S (Fireworks) or H (Pet) mode
- When the focus mode is set to s (Infinity) or \ (Manual Focus)

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose from six recorded pixels settings for still pictures.
The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when
you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends
on the image quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer and other
factors, you do not need to select more than the required number of
recorded pixels. 6 (3072×2304) is adequate for making postcard-size
prints. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger
the file size.
Refer to the following table for the appropriate settings according to use. 3

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Recorded Pixels Expected Usage
m 4608×3456 For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures or
n 3456×3456 larger, or editing images on a computer.
o 4608×2592
Clearer

6 3072×2304 For making postcard-size prints.

For a natural feeling of expansiveness with the same
h 1920×1080 aspect ratio as HDTV.
m 640× 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail.
The default setting is m.

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or A is selected
If you select o or A as the Recorded
Pixels setting, the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9
and the monitor display is as shown on the right.
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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded

Pixels].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

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 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Recordable Image No. 12
to select the number of recorded Recorded Pixels
pixels. White Balance
AF Setting
Sensitivity 7M
AUTO ISO Range
EV Compensation
MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.
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6 Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
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• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green)

mode is fixed at m.
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured in N (Frame
Composite) is fixed at h (2048×1536).
• If you exit F (Digital Panorama) mode after taking the first frame, the
number of recorded pixels for the captured image is fixed at i
(1600x1200).
• When recorded in A (Burst Shooting L), C (Burst Shooting H) or c
(Digital SR) mode, the number of recorded pixels is fixed at f
(2592x1944).
• The number of recorded pixels for images captured with I (16-frame
shooting) is fixed at m for one frame and f (2560×1920) for one
image.
• If you change the [Recorded Pixels] setting frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button (p.120).

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Adjusting the White Balance
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance
according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.

F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

G Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight.
l Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade.
Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other
I Tungsten Light
tungsten light.
Fluores. Light Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light. 3
J
Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

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K

• Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color
balance of pictures taken with the White Balance set to F.
• Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting
may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode” (p.210) for details.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White

Balance].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [White Balance] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) White Balance

to change the setting. Auto
You can check the result of selected white
balance setting on the preview image each
time you press the four-way controller
(23). MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

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 6 Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Refer to the section “To Set the White Balance Manually” for
instructions on adjusting the white balance manually.
Saving the White Balance setting 1p.128

To Set the White Balance Manually

Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
3
1 In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way
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controller (23) to select K (Manual).

2 Point the camera at the blank White Balance
sheet of paper or other material so
that it fills the frame displayed in
the center of the screen.
SHUTTER Adjust
MENU Cancel OK OK

3 Press the shutter release button fully.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

4 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or
underexposed.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV

Compensation]. 3
3 Use the four-way controller (45)

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Rec. Mode 1/4
to select the EV value. Recorded Pixels 16M
To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To White Balance AWB
AF Setting
darken, select a negative (–) value. Sensitivity AUTO
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800
You can choose the EV setting in the range EV Compensation 0.0
of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. MENU Exit

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• When the histogram is displayed in still picture capture mode/playback

mode, you can check the exposure (p.25).
• The EV Compensation function cannot be used in 9 (Green) or b
(Auto Picture) mode.
• If you change the [EV Compensation] setting frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button (p.120).

Saving the EV Compensation value setting 1p.128

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 Correcting the Brightness (D-Range Setting)
Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from
occurring. [Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image
is too bright and [Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark areas when the
image is too dark.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

3 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range

Setting].
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3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) D-Range Setting

to select [Highlight Correction] or Highlight Correction
[Shadow Correction]. Shadow Correction

MENU

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P

(Off).
6 Press the 3 button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.
The D-Range Setting icon appears on the
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display.

P When [Highlight Correction] is set to O

Q When [Shadow Correction] is set to O

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When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity is ISO

200.

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Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera.
AUTO
(Default value: sensitivity 100 - 800)
100
200 The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. The
400 shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions.
800
Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light
1600 conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by
3
3200 noise.
6400

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When [Highlight Correction] is set to O, the minimum sensitivity is ISO
200 (p.108).

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode 1/4

to change the sensitivity. Recorded Pixels 16M
White Balance AWB
AUTO
AF Setting 100
Sensitivity 200
AUTO ISO Range 400
EV Compensation 800
MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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 • In movie recording mode or the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green)
mode, only AUTO (sensitivity 100 - 800) is available.
• When set to c (Digital SR) mode, only AUTO (sensitivity 100 - 6400)
is available.
• If you change the [Sensitivity] setting frequently, you can save time by
assigning it to the Green button (p.120).

Saving the sensitivity setting 1p.128

3 Setting the AUTO ISO Range

Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO.
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You can select from 100-200, 100-400, 100-800, and 100-1600.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO

Range].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode 1/4

to select the sensitivity Recorded Pixels
White Balance AWB
adjustment range. AF Setting AWB
ISO100-200
Sensitivity ISO100-400
AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800
EV CompensationAuto
0.0
ISO100-1600
MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

6 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

When [Highlight Correction] in [D-Range Setting] is set to O (On), select

from 200-400, 200-800, and 200-1600.

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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can give the image sharp or soft outlines.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness].

3 Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode 3/4
to change the sharpness level. Memory
Green Button
3
F Soft Sharpness

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G Normal Saturation
Contrast
H Sharp Date Imprint Off
MENU Exit
⚳ੌ

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

You can set the color saturation.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation].

3 Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode 3/4
to change the saturation level. Memory
Green Button
F Low Sharpness
G Normal Saturation
Contrast
H High Date Imprint Off
MENU Exit
⚳ੌ

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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 Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast level.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast].

3 Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode 3/4
to change the contrast level. Memory
3 Green Button
F Low Sharpness
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G Normal Saturation
Contrast
H High Date Imprint Off
MENU Exit
⚳ੌ

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Setting the Shake Reduction Function

You can set this function to correct camera shake which can occur
during shooting. The default setting is O (On).

Use the Movie SR function (p.125) to correct camera shake in movie

recording mode.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shake

Reduction].

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3 Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode 2/4
to select O or P. D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction
O Corrects camera shake. Face Recall
P Does not correct camera shake. Face Detection On
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
MENU Exit

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.
One of the following icons appears on the display. 3
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway with [Shake

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M Reduction] set to O (On).
When [Shake Reduction] is set to P (Off). (If the camera shake is likely
l to occur, f is indicated when the shutter button is pressed halfway.)

The Shake Reduction function does not work in the following situation:
- During movie recording

Registering a Face to be Detected Preferentially

You can register up to three faces to be detected preferentially in Face
Detection function (p.69). If the name is registered together with the face,
the name is displayed on the display when the face is detected. If
multiple faces have been registered and have priorities set, the face with
the highest priority is focused on when more than one registered face is
detected.

To Register the First Face

1 Press the MENU button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode 2/4

to select [Face Recall]. D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction
Face Recall
Face Detection On
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
MENU Exit

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 3 Press the four-way controller (5). When facing the camera,
The screen for registering a face appears. the face self-registers

Point the camera at the face to be

registered.
When a face is detected around the yellow
frame, the face is taken automatically, and
MENU Cancel
the screen to enter the name appears.

4 Enter the person’s name for the Screen to enter the name
3 face that has been registered. Enter a name for
this face
Use the four-way controller (4 52 3) to
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select a character, then press the 4

Settings complete
button.
Repeat this step to enter up to 8 characters.
Delete One Character
To cancel the entered character, press the MENU Cancel OK Enter
9 (Green) button.

To finish entering the name, use the four- Face list screen
way controller (4 52 3) to select Face Recall
[Settings complete] then press the 4 MARY
button. The face list screen appears.
1 2 3

To register the second and third faces, go to

Step 1 in “To Register the Second and Third Delete Prioritize
MENUExit OK Edit
Faces”.

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

To Register the Second and Third Faces

When you select [Face Recall] on the [A Rec. Face Recall
Mode] menu, the face list screen appears if a MARY
face or faces have been registered. You can
1 2 3
register a second and third faces.
When you register multiple faces, you can set
Delete Prioritize
the priority. OK Edit
MENUExit

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1 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a blank
column.
2 Press the 9 (Green) button.
The screen for registering a face appears. Point the camera at the face
to be registered.
When a face is detected around the yellow frame, the face is taken
automatically, and the screen to enter the name appears.

3 Enter the person’s name for the face that has been
registered. 3
Enter the name following Step 4 in “To Register the First Face” (p.114)

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then press the OK button. The face list screen appears.

4 Set the priority. Face Recall

Use the four-way controller (45) to select MARY ANNE
a face to set the priority and turn the zoom
1 2 3
lever to select the priority from [1], [2], and
[3].
([3] appears only for registering a third Delete Prioritize
MENUExit OK Edit
face.)
The registered faces appear with the
Face Recall
highest priority on the left. ANNE MARY

1 2 3
The priority can be set later using the same
procedure.
Delete Prioritize
MENUExit OK Edit

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

To Change a Registered Name

1 Select [Face Recall] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu to

display the face list screen.
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a face to be
changed then press the 4 button.
The screen to enter the name appears.
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 3 Change the name.
Press the 9 (Green) button to delete a character to be changed then
enter a new character.
Select [Settings complete] then press the 4 button.

4 Press the MENU button.

To Release a Registration Temporarily

You can release the registered face temporarily.
3
1 Select [Face Recall] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu to
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display the face list screen.

2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a face to be
released temporarily.
3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select P (Off).
4 Press the 3 button.

When you select O (On) in Step 3, registration for the face will be
retrieved.

To Release a Registration

1 Select [Face Recall] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu to

display the face list screen.
2 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a face to be
released.
3 Press the 9 (Green) button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
The selected record is
deleted

Delete
Cancel
OK OK

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4 Press the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete].
5 Press the 3 button.
The registration is released, and the face disappears from the face list
screen.

Switching the Face Detection Function

The camera comes with a Face Detection function that spots the faces
in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the
3
faces. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling
(Smile Capture function/Smile), or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that

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so you can take the shot again until it is perfect (Blink Detection). The
default setting is [On] for [Face Detection] and O (On) for [Blink
Detection].

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select

[Face Detection].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode 2/4

to select an option. D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction
Face Recall
On The camera detects a person’s face.
Face Detection On
The camera automatically release the Blink Detection Smile
Smile Digital Zoom Off
shutter when your subject smiles.
The camera does not detect a person’s MENU Cancel OK OK
Off
face.

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

6 To set the Blink Detection function, press the four-way

controller (3) to select [Blink Detection].

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 7 Use the four-way controller (45) Rec. Mode 2/4
to select O or P. D-Range Setting
Shake Reduction
O Blink Detection function works. Face Recall
P Blink Detection function does not Face Detection On
Blink Detection
work. Digital Zoom
MENU Exit

8 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.
3 The Face Detection icon appears on the display.

When [Face Detection] is set to [On]

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J When [Face Detection] is set to [Smile]

Setting the Date Imprint Function

You can choose whether to imprint the date and/or time when taking still
pictures.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec.Mode] appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date

Imprint].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode 3/4

to select the Date Imprint details. Memory
Green Button
Choose from [Date], [Date & Time], [Time], Sharpness Date
or [Off]. Saturation Date & Time
Contrast Time
Date Imprint Off
MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

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6 Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

• The date and/or time imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot
be deleted.
• Note that if the printer or the image editing software is set to print the
date and the images to be printed already have the date and/or time
imprinted, the imprinted dates and/or times may overlap.

• O appears on the display in A mode when [Date Imprint] is set.

• The date and/or time are imprinted on the picture with the display style
set in the [Date Adjustment] screen (p.46).
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Setting for Displaying the Electronic Level
The camera has the Electronic Level to detect the tilt of the camera.
When the [Electronic Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to
O(On), the display can be switched to the Electronic Level display by
pressing the 4/W button in the capture mode. On the Normal
Display or Detailed Display in the capture mode, the Tilt icon to indicate
the tilt of the camera appears.

1 Press the MENU button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Mode 4/4

1/4
to select [Electronic Level]. Electronic Level

MENU Exit

3 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or

P(Off).
O(On) The electronic level display and the tilt icon will be displayed
(default).
P(Off) The electronic level display and the tilt icon will not be
displayed.

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 4 Press the MENU button. 38
The camera returns to capture status.
Tilt icon in the capture mode
R (green): The camera is level.
S/T (yellow): The camera is tilted.
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Tilt icon

3 For examples of the Electronic Level display 1Electronic level display

(p.26)
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Calling Up a Specific Function

You can assign a function to the Green button and recall it quickly by
simply pressing the Green button. This is useful for going straight to the
setting screens of frequently used functions.
The following functions can be assigned to the Green button:
• 9 (Green) Mode • Recorded Pixels
• EV Compensation • Sensitivity

• The Green button setting can be returned to its default setting by

selecting [Reset] on the [W Setting] menu.
• The functions other than 9 (Green) mode can be set in the usual
manner on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
• You cannot save different settings for the same function on the Green
button and on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.

To Assign a Function to the Green Button

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Green

Button].

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3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Green Button 1/3

to choose a function and press the Q 9Green Mode
EV Compensation
4 button. Sensitivity
Recorded Pixels

MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 3 button.

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The selected function is assigned to the Green button.

To Use the Green Button

1 Press the Green button in A mode.

The function assigned to the Green button is called up.

2 Use the four-way controller (45) EV Compensation 0.0

to change the settings and press
the 4 button.
The camera returns to capture status.

Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode) 1p.72

If a function other than 9 (Green) mode has been assigned to the Green
button, the camera returns to the original screen if no operation is
performed for 1 minute after the Green button is pressed.

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 Recording Movies

Recording a Movie
This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same
time.

Zoom lever
Shutter release button
3
C button
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Four-way controller
4 button
Zoom lever for vertical shooting
Shutter release button
for vertical shooting

1 Point the camera at your subject in A mode.

When the camera detects a person’s face, the Face Detection function
is activated and the face detection frame appears (p.69). (The frame
disappears when recording starts.)

2 Press the C button.

The camera automatically focuses on the subject and compensates
the exposure. Recording starts.
You can continue recording until the built-in memory or the SD
Memory Card is full, or the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB.
The following information appears on the 1 2 3
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1 Movie icon
2 Recording (blinks)
3 Remaining recordable time
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 You can change the captured area by turning the zoom lever left or
right.
x(Right) Enlarges the subject.
w (Left) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.

3 Press the C button.

Recording stops.

Playing Back a Movie 1p.133

• The flash does not discharge while recording a movie. 3

• The autofocus system does not operate while recording a movie.

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• You can use the optical zoom only before recording, while the Digital
Zoom is available both before and during recording.
• Recording does not start while a menu screen is being displayed or in
the playback mode even if the C button is pressed.
• Even if Face Detection is set to [Smile], movie recording does not start
with the Smile Capture function.
• You can use the optional remote control (p.93) to record movies while
you are away from the camera.

To Keep the C Button Pressed

If you keep the C button pressed for more than one second, recording
will continue as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops
when you take your finger off the C button.

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 Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate
for Movies
You can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate
settings for movies.
The more pixels there are, the clearer the details and the bigger the file
size. The more frames per second, the better the quality of the movie,
but the file size becomes larger.
Recorded Frame
Setting Use
3 Pixels Rate
Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Movement is
M 1280×720 30 fps
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recorded smoothly. (default setting)

Records images in HDTV format (16:9). Increases
F 1280×720 15 fps the maximum recording time by making the file size
smaller.
Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
G 640×480 30 fps
Movement is recorded smoothly.
Suitable for viewing on a TV or computer screen.
H 640×480 15 fps Increases the maximum recording time by making the
file size smaller.
Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to an
I 320×240 30 fps
e-mail. Movement is recorded smoothly.
Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to an
J 320×240 15 fps e-mail. Increases the maximum recording time by
making the file size smaller.

* The frame rate (fps) indicates the number of frames per second.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (5) or turn the zoom lever

to the right (y).
The [C Movie] menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded

Pixels].
4 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

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5 Use the four-way controller (23) Rec. Time 15:02:26
to select the number of recorded Recorded Pixels
Movie SR
pixels and frame rate. Filter

MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

7 Press the 3 button.

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Setting the Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)

Function
You can correct camera shake while you are recording a movie with the
Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction) function.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2 Press the four-way controller (5) or turn the zoom lever

to the right (y).
The [C Movie] menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Movie SR].

4 Use the four-way controller (45) Movie
to select O or P. Recorded Pixels
Movie SR
O Corrects camera shake. Filter Off
P Does not correct camera shake.

MENU Exit

5 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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 Setting the Screen Effect for Recording a Movie
You can record a movie with various color tones or special effects.
Off No effect (default)
B&W For recording black and white movies
Sepia For recording movies with sepia tone
Fish-eye For simulating a fish-eye lens’s barrel distortion curvature
Miniature For blurring part of the image to create a fake miniature scene
Sketch For simulating an artistic pencil drawing

3 1 Press the 3 button in A mode.

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
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2 Press the four-way controller (5), or turn the zoom

lever to the right (y).
The [C Movie] menu appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Filter].

4 Press the four-way controller (5).
The pull-down menu appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (23) Movie

to select the filter. Recorded Pixels Off
Movie SR B&W
Filter 䉥 䊐
Sepia
Fish-eye
Miniature
Sketch
MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Press the OK button.

The setting is saved.

7 Adjust the effect when [Fish-eye] or [Miniature] is

selected.
When [B&W], [Sepia] or [Sketch] is selected, skip this step.

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 When [Fish-eye] is selected:
Press the four-way controller (5) then use the four-way controller
(23) to set the degree of effect.
F Fish-eye effect weak
G Fish-eye effect standard
H Fish-eye effect strong

When [Miniature] is selected:

Press the four-way controller (5) then use the four-way controller
(23) to set the area to be blurred.
3
Focuses on the bottom of the image and blurs the top.

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Focuses on the center of the image and blurs the top and bottom.

Focuses on the top of the image and blurs the bottom.

8 Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status.

• When [Fish-eye], [Miniature], or [Sketch] is selected, Movie SR is fixed

at Off. The number of recorded pixels for movies is fixed at H.
• The settings for [Fish-eye] and [Miniature] on the movie menu are
independent of the settings for still pictures.

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 Saving the Settings (Memory)

The Memory function is for saving the current camera settings when the
camera is turned off.
For some camera settings, the Memory function is always set to O (On)
(the settings are saved when the camera is turned off), while for others
you can choose O or P (Off) (to choose whether the settings are saved
or not when the camera is turned off). The items which can be set to O
or P in the Memory function are shown in the table below. (Items not
listed here are always saved in the selected settings when the camera is
3
turned off.)
If you select O, the settings will be saved in the status they were in
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immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P, the
settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off. The
table below also shows whether the Memory default setting for each item
is O or P.
Default
Item Description Page
Setting
Flash Mode The flash mode set with the four-way controller (4) O p.97
p.90
p.92
Drive Mode The drive mode set with the four-way controller (2) P
p.93
p.95
Focus Mode The focus mode set with the four-way controller (5) P p.99
Zoom Position The zoom position set with the zoom lever P p.74
The manual focus position set with the four-way
MF Position P p.100
controller (23)
The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]
White Balance P p.105
menu
Sensitivity The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec.Mode] menu P p.109
EV The [EV Compensation] setting on the
P p.107
Compensation [A Rec.Mode] menu
The [Face Detection] setting on the [A Rec. Mode]
Face Detection P p.117
menu
The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec.Mode]
Digital Zoom O p.76
menu
The information display mode set with the
DISPLAY P p.20
4/W button
If a new SD Memory Card is inserted when On has
File No. O —
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1 Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Memory 1/2

to choose an item. Flash Mode
Drive Mode
Focus Mode 3
Zoom Position

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MF Position
White Balance
MENU

5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P

(Off).
6 Press the MENU button twice.
The camera returns to capture status.

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 Memo

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4 Playing Back and
Deleting Images

Playing Back Images .............................. 132

Deleting Images ...................................... 142
Connecting the Camera to
AV Equipment ......................................... 149
 Playing Back Images

Playing Back Still Pictures

Q button
Four-way controller
4 button
i button
4

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Playing Back and Deleting Images

Press the Q button after taking a File number

picture. 100 - 0038
The camera enters the Q mode and the
captured image appears on the display
(single-image display).

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To Play Back the Previous or Next Image

2 Press the four-way controller (45).

The previous or next image appears.

To Delete the Displayed Image

Press the i button while the image is 100 0017
100-0017
displayed to display the Delete screen. Press
the four-way controller (2) to select [Delete]
and press the 4 button.
Delete
Cancel
OK OK

For information on other deletion procedures 1p.142

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Playing Back a Movie
You can play back the movies you have taken. Sound is played back at
the same time. You can also play back images taken with I (16-frame
shooting) mode in the same way as you play back movies.

Zoom lever

Q button
Four-way controller

Playing Back and Deleting Images

1 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
choose the movie you want to play back.
2 Press the four-way controller (2). 00:30 100 - 0017
Playback starts.

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Available operations during playback
Zoom lever to the right (x) Increases the volume.
Zoom lever to the left (w) Reduces the volume.
Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback.
Four-way controller (5) Fast-forwards playback while the button is held down.
held down
Four-way controller (4) Plays back in reverse.
Four-way controller (4) Fast-reverses playback while the button is held down.
held down

Available operations while playback is paused

Four-way controller (2) Resumes playback.
Four-way controller (5) Forwards the frame.
Four-way controller (4) Reverses the frame.

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 Green button Saves the paused frame of a series of images
taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode as a
single image in m (640×480) pixels.

3 Press the four-way controller (3).

Playback stops.

Multi-Image Display
Zoom lever

Q button
Four-way controller
4 4 button
3 button
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Four-Image Display/Nine-Image Display

You can display four or nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.
1 In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f).
The four-image display appears showing a
page consisting of four thumbnail images.
Turn the zoom lever to the left (f) again to
switch to nine-image display.
A page consisting of four or nine thumbnail
images appears. The displayed images
change four or nine images at a time page Frame
by page.
1
Use the four-way controller (2345) to
move the frame. If there are too many
images to display on one page, pressing the
four-way controller (24) while the image 2
1 is selected will display the previous Select & Delete 100-0010
page. Similarly, if you choose image 2 and Nine-image display
press the four-way controller (35), the
next page appears.

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 The icons that appear on the images indicate the following:
(No icon) Still picture
C Movie (the first frame appears)
Press the 4 or 3 button to switch to single-image display of the
selected image.
Press the Q or shutter release button to switch to A mode.

Folder Display/Calendar Display

In nine-image display, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) to switch to
folder display or calendar display. Press the Green button to switch
between folder display and calendar display.

1 In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) three 4

times.

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The screen changes to folder display or calendar display.
Folder display Frame
The list of folders with recorded images
appears. 100 101 102

Four-way controller Moves the frame. 103 104

(2345)
Zoom lever to the Displays the images in
right (y)/ the selected folder in
nine-image display. 100_0707
4 button
3 button Returns to nine-image
display.

Calendar display Frame

Images are displayed by date in calendar SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

format. 1 2 3 4

A thumbnail of the first image recorded on 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

each date is displayed on the calendar. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Four-way controller Moves the frame. 26 27 28 29
(2345) 2012. 02
Zoom lever to the Displays the images for
right (y) that date in nine-image
display.

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 4 button Displays the first image
recorded on that date in
single-image display.
3 button Returns to nine-image
display.

Using the Playback Function

Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode to display the Playback
Mode Palette.
You can display the playback function you want to use simply by using
the four-way controller (2345) to choose an icon and pressing the
4 button.
100-0038
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MENU

Slideshow 1/2 Digital Filter 1/2

For continuously playin g Apply the digital filters

back images. Screen o r to images such as Color
sound effects can be se t or Brightness filters
MENUCancel OK OK MENU Cancel OK OK

SHUTTER OK
Press halfway

38 B&W/Sepia

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Closes the Playback Mode Goes to the screen for

Palette and goes to A mode. selected playback function.

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 When an icon is selected in the Playback Mode Palette, a guide for the
selected function appears.

Playback Mode Palette

Playback Mode Description Page
For continuously playing back images. Screen or
u Slideshow sound effects can be set.
p.138

Rotates captured images. Useful when viewing

s Image Rotation vertical images on a TV.
p.140

Stretches or elongates a user-selected area of

O Stretch Filter image (4:3 to 16:9).
p.154

Reduces the size of faces in the image, for well-

N Small Face Filter p.156
proportioned portraits.
Apply the digital filters to images such as Color or 4
P Digital Filter p.158
Brightness filters.

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For composing an image with a frame. Select
N Frame Composite Overwrite or Save as to save. p.163

Save as Still For saving one frame from a movie as a still

Movie Editing

Image picture.
I p.167
Divide
For dividing a movie into two.
Movies

Red-eye For compensating red-eye. May not work due to

Z Compensation the condition of the image.
p.162

Changes Recorded Pixels to make the file size

n Resize smaller.
p.152

For cropping images to the size you like. Saved as

o Cropping a new image.
p.153

To copy images between the built-in memory and

p Image Copy
an SD Memory Card.
p.168

Protects images from delete function. Format

Z Protect function still erases all.
p.146

For the print settings. Useful when printing at a

r DPOF printing service.
p.171

For setting a captured image as the Start-up

^ Start-up Screen Screen.
p.189

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 Slideshow
You can play back recorded images one after another.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose an image to start the slideshow with.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Slideshow 1/2

(2345) to select u
(Slideshow).
4 For continuously playing
back images. Screen or
sound effects can be set
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MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the 4 button twice.

The slideshow starts.
Pressing the 4 button during the slideshow pauses the slideshow.
To resume the slideshow, press the 4 button again.

5 Press any button other than the 4 button.

The slideshow stops.

To Set the Slideshow Conditions

You can set the playback interval and also a screen effect and sound
effect for when one image changes to the next.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select u

(Slideshow).
3 Press the 4 button.
The screen for setting the slideshow conditions appears.

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4 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Interval].
Start
Interval 3sec.
Screen Effect Wipe
Sound Effect
MENU OK OK

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the interval

and press the 4 button.
Choose from [3sec.], [5sec.], [10sec.], [20sec.], or [30sec.]. 4
7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Screen

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Effect].
After selecting [Screen Effect], press the four-way controller (5). A
pull-down menu appears with the following items. Use the four-way
controller (23) to select an item and press the 4 button.

Wipe The next image slides over the previous one from left to right.
Checker The next image appears in small square mosaic blocks.
Fade The current image gradually fades out and the next image fades in.
Off No effect

8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound

Effect].
9 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
Except when the [Screen Effect] is set to [Off], you can choose O (On)
or P (Off) for the sound that is played when one image changes to the
next.

10 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start] and

press the 4 button.
The slideshow starts using the selected interval and effect.

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 • The slideshow will continue until you press any button other than the
4 button.
• Movies will normally be played through to the end before the next
picture is played back, regardless of the interval setting. However,
pressing the four-way controller (5) while playing back a movie skips
to the next image.
• Panorama images will be scrolled for display from left to right in 4
seconds before the next picture is played back, regardless of the
settings of [Interval] or [Screen Effect].

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.149

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Rotating the Image

1
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Press the Q button after taking a picture.

The image appears on the display.

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select s

(Image Rotation) and press the 4 button.
The rotation selection screen (0°, Right 90°, Left 90°, or 180°) appears.

4 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to choose the rotation
direction and press the 4
button.
The rotated image is saved.
MENU Cancel OK OK

• Movies cannot be rotated.

• Protected images can be rotated, but they cannot be saved in a rotated
state.

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Zoom Playback
You can magnify an image up to ten times.

Zoom lever

Q button
Four-way controller
4 button

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller 4

(45) to choose the image you want to magnify.

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2 Turn the zoom lever to the right
(y).
The image is magnified (×1.1 to ×10).
Continuing to turn the zoom lever to the
right (y) changes the magnification
continuously.
You can use the guide mark “+” appears at 2.0×
2.0
the bottom left of the screen to check which
portion of the image is magnified.
Available operations while an image is
magnified
Four-way controller Moves the position to be
(2345) magnified.
Zoom lever to the Makes the image bigger Guide
right (y) (max. ×10).
Zoom lever to the Makes the image smaller
left (f) (min. ×1.1).

3 Press the 4 button.

The image returns to single-image display.

Images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode and movies cannot be

magnified.

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 Deleting Images

Delete images with mistakes or that are unnecessary.

Deleting a Single Image

You can delete a single image.
Protected images cannot be deleted (p.146).

Zoom lever

4
Playing Back and Deleting Images

Q button
Four-way controller
4 button
i button

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose the image you want to delete.
2 Press the i button.
A confirmation screen appears.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017

to select [Delete].

Delete
Cancel
OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

The image is deleted.

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Deleting Selected Images
You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nine-
image display at once.
Protected images cannot be deleted.

Zoom lever

Q button
Four-way controller 4
4 button

Playing Back and Deleting Images

i button

1 In Q mode, turn the zoom lever to the left (f) once or

twice.
Four-image display or nine-image display appears.

2 Press the i button.

P appears on the images.

Select & Delete 100-0010

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 3 Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose the images
you want to delete and press the
4 button.
O appears on the selected image.
If you select an image and turn the zoom MENU Cancel Delete OK

lever to the right (y), the selected image

appears in single-image display as long as the lever is turned, enabling
you to check whether you really want to delete it or not. (The display
returns to four-/nine-image display when you release the lever.)
However, protected images cannot be displayed in single-image
display.
4 4 Press the i button.
A confirmation dialog appears.
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5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Select & Delete].
All selected images
are deleted.

Select & Delete

Cancel
MENU OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

The selected images are deleted.

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Deleting All Images
You can delete all the images at once.
Protected images cannot be deleted (p.146).

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) once.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting 2/3

to select [Delete all]. Video Out NTSC 4
Brightness Level
Power Saving

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5sec.
Auto Power Off 3min.
Reset
Delete all
MENU Exit

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Delete all] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Delete all

to select [Delete all].
All images will be
deleted from memory

Delete all
Cancel
OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

All the images are deleted.

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 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
You can protect stored images from being accidentally deleted.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller Protect 2/2

(2345) to select Z (Protect).

Protects images from

delete function. Format
function still erases all
MENU Cancel OK OK

4
3 Press the 4 button.
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The screen for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Single Image].
Single Image
All Images
Cancel

OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The message [Protects this image] appears. To protect another image,
use the four-way controller (45) to select another image.

6 Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017

to select [Protect].
Protects this image

Protect
Unprotect
Cancel
OK OK

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7 Press the 4 button.
The selected image is protected.

• To cancel the protection of the image, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

• Y appears below the file number on protected images during
playback.
• The maximum number of images you can protect in succession with
[Single Image] is 99.

To Protect All Images

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.
4
2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select Z

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(Protect).
3 Press the 4 button.
The screen for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [All Images].
Single Image
All Images
Cancel

OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

6 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Protect].
Protects all images

Protect
Unprotect
Cancel
OK OK

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 7 Press the 4 button.
All the images are protected.

Protected images will be deleted when the SD Memory Card/built-in

memory is formatted (p.176).

To cancel the protection of all your images, select [Unprotect] in Step 6.

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 Connecting the Camera to AV
Equipment
By using the optional AV cable (I-AVC7), you can capture and play back
images on equipment with a video IN jack, such as a TV. Make sure the
camera and TV are turned off before connecting the camera to the TV.

PC/AV terminal

External Input
Terminal
Yellow AUDIO
VIDEO (L) (R)

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White

1 Connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal.

Connect the terminal of the AV cable with pointing toward the 4
on the PC/AV terminal of the camera.

2 Connect the other ends of the AV cable (yellow: video,

white: audio) to the video input terminal and audio input
terminal of the AV device.
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the
L (white) terminal.

3 Turn the AV device on.

When the device that the camera is connected to and the device that
plays back images are different, turn both devices on.
When viewing images on AV equipment with multiple video input
terminals (such as a TV), refer to the operation manual of the device
and select the video input terminal to which the camera is connected.

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 4 Turn the camera on.

• It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC122 if you

intend to use the camera for a long time (p.35).
• Depending on the country or region, images and movie files may fail
to be played back if the video output format is set differently from the
one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format
setting (p.185).
• The camera display turns off while the camera is connected to AV
equipment.
• Volume cannot be adjusted with the zoom lever while the camera is
connected to AV equipment.
• When the camera is connected to an AV equipment, you can forward/
reverse the images with the remote control (optional).
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5 Editing and Printing
Images

Editing Images ........................................ 152

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...... 171

About printing
The following options are available for printing images taken with this
camera.
1 Use a printing service.
2 Use your printer with an SD Memory Card slot to print directly
from the SD Memory Card.
3 Use your computer’s software to print images.
 Editing Images

Changing the Image Size (Resize)

By changing the size of a selected image, you can make the file size
smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking
pictures when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is full, by
making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make
more space available.

• Images taken with A, images taken with I (16-frame shooting)

mode, panoramic images and movies cannot be resized.
• You cannot select a larger resolution than that of the original image.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

5
(45) to choose the image you want to resize.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
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The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Resize 1/2

(2345) to select n (Resize).

Changes Recorded Pixels to

make the file size smaller

MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

The screen for choosing the size appears.

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5 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select [Recorded Pixels].

Recorded Pixels 7M
MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as 5
Cancel

Editing and Printing Images

OK OK

8 Press the 4 button.

The resized image is saved.

Cropping Images
You can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the cropped
image as a separate image.

Images taken with A, panoramic images, images taken with I (16-

frame shooting) mode and movies cannot be cropped.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose the image you want to crop.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

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 3 Use the four-way controller Cropping 1/2
(2345) to select o (Cropping).

For cropping images to the

size you like. Saved as a
new image
MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

The cropping screen appears.
The largest size of the cropped image is shown with a green frame on
the screen. The cropped image cannot be larger than this cropping
frame size.

5 Choose the cropping conditions.

5
The following operations move the green
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frame and set the area for cropping on the MENU OK

Cancel OK
screen.
Zoom lever Changes the size of the cropping frame.
Four-way controller
Moves the cropping frame up, down, left and right.
(2345)
Green button Rotates the cropping frame.

6 Press the 4 button.

The cropped image is saved with a new file name.
The number of recorded pixels is selected automatically according to
the size of the cropped image.

Stretching a User-Selected Area of an Image

(Stretch Filter)
For stretching a user-selected area of a 4:3 image and storing it as a
16:9 image.

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1 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
choose the image you want to edit.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Stretch Filter 1/2

(2345) to select O (Stretch
Filter).
Stretches or elongates
a user-selected area of
image (4:3 to 16:9)
MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the OK button.

The message [Specify the position and area of effect for stretch]
appears and the adjustment screen is displayed.
5
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to move the area of

Editing and Printing Images

effect for stretching.
Four-way
Moves the area of effect for stretching left.
controller (4)
Four-way
Moves the area of effect for stretching right.
controller (5)

6 Turn the zoom lever left or right to

adjust the width of the area of effect
for stretching.
Zoom lever
Makes the area of effect narrower.
to the left (f)
Zoom lever
Makes the area of effect wider.
to the right (y)

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 7 Press the OK button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]

or [Save as].
9 Press the OK button. Fn 100 - 0018
The stretched image is saved.
The number of recorded pixels of a new
image becomes o for an image taken
with m, or A for an image taken with
less than m. 1/250
F5.6

Processing Images to Make Faces Look Smaller

Images are processed to reduce the size of people’s faces detected with
5 the Face Detection function (p.69) when taking pictures so that they look
smaller.
Editing and Printing Images

1 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to

choose the image you want to edit.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Small Face Filter 1/2

(2345) to select N (Small Face
Filter).
Reduces the size of faces
in the image, for well-
proportioned portraits
MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

Face detection frames for faces that can be corrected are displayed.
Proceed to Step 6 when there is only one detection frame.

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5 Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select a face to be
processed.
A green frame indicates the face that is to
be processed.
OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

7 Use the four-way controller (45)
to change the reduction ratio.
F Approx. 5%
G Approx. 7%
H Approx. 10%
MENU Cancel OK OK

5
8 Press the 4 button.

Editing and Printing Images

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

9 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrit
Overwrite
original image?
image

Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.

The camera returns to Q mode and the processed image is displayed.

You may not be able to process images in the following situations:

- When the size of face taken in relation to an image is too large or
too small
- When faces are located in the edges of an image
In such cases, the face detection frame in Step 4 will not appear.

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 Using the Digital Filters
This mode lets you change the color tones and perform special
processing on a selected image.
B&W/Sepia Processes the image using the B&W or sepia filter.
Processes the image that looks as though it was shot with a toy
Toy Camera camera.
Retro Processes the image into one that has the look of an old photo.
Processes the image using the selected color filter. You can choose
Color
from six filters: red, pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow.
Extracts only a specific color and processes the rest of the image
Extract Color into black and white. You can choose from three filters: red, green,
and blue.
Processes the image of night scenes or lights reflected on water
with a special sparkling look achieved by adding effects to the
Starburst
image’s highlights. You can choose from three filters: Cross, Heart
and Star.
5 Soft Processes the image into a soft image that appears soft overall.
Creates an image that looks as though it was shot with a fish-eye
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Fish-eye
lens.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the image.
Miniature Blurs part of the image to create a fake miniature scene.
Natural Skin Enhances skin tones while smoothing blemishes.
Tone
Sketch Processes the image to simulate an artist’s pencil drawing.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose the image you want to edit.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Digital Filter 1/2

(2345) to select P (Digital
Filter).
Apply the digital filters
to images such as Color
or Brightness filters
MENU Cancel OK OK

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4 Press the 4 button. B&W/Sepia1
2
The digital filter selection screen appears. 3
4
1 B&W/Sepia 5
6
2 Toy Camera 7
8
3 Retro 9
10
4 Color 11OK
MENU Cancel 12OK
5 Extract Color
6 Starburst
7 Soft
8 Fish-eye
9 Brightness
10 Miniature
11 Natural Skin Tone
12 Sketch

For Soft / Natural Skin Tone / Sketch

5
5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital

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filter.
The preview image of the result of the filter effect appears.

6 Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new
image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

7 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK

8 Press the 4 button.

Images processed with the filter are saved with the same number of
recorded pixels as the original image.

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 For B&W/Sepia / Retro / Color / Extract Color / Starburst /
Miniature

5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital

filter.
6 Use the four-way controller (45) Color
to choose the effect.

MENU Cancel OK OK

B&W/Sepia B&W ↔ Sepia

Retro Blue ↔ Original image ↔ Amber
Color Red ↔ Pink ↔ Purple ↔ Blue ↔ Green ↔ Yellow
5 Extract Color Red ↔ Green ↔ Blue
Starburst Cross ↔ Heart ↔ Star
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Miniature Blurs upper ↔ Blurs upper and lower ↔ Blurs lower

7 Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new
image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK

9 Press the 4 button.

Images processed with the filter are saved with the same number of
recorded pixels as the original image.

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For Toy Camera / Fish-eye / Brightness

5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital

filter.
6 Use the four-way controller (45) Brightness
to adjust the effect.

MENU Cancel OK OK

Four-way Four-way
Default Setting
controller (4) controller (5)
Toy Camera Weak Standard Strong
Fish-eye Weak Medium Strong
Brightness Dark Standard Bright 5

Editing and Printing Images

Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

8 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK

9 Press the 4 button.

Images processed with the filter are saved with the same number of
recorded pixels as the original image.

Panoramic images, movies or images taken with another camera cannot

be edited using Digital Filter function. An error message appears if you
choose this function from the Playback Mode Palette and press the 4
button.

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 Compensating for an Unwanted Red-eye Effect
You can correct images where the flash has caused the subject to
appear with red eyes.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller

(45) to choose the image you want to correct.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Red-eye Compensation 1/2

(2345) to select Z (Red-eye
Compensation).
For compensating red-eye.
May not work due to the
condition of the image
MENU Cancel OK OK
5
4 Press the 4 button.
Editing and Printing Images

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.

If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a
new image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

5 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

The processed image is saved with the same number of recorded
pixels as the original.

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 • The red-eye compensation function can only be used with still pictures
taken with this camera.
• The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on panoramic
images, images taken with I (16-frame shooting) mode or on images
where red eyes cannot be detected on the camera. An error message
appears in Step 4.

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)

This function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are
3 frames already stored in the camera.

1 Enter the Q mode and use the four-way controller (45)

to choose the image to which you want to add a frame.
2 Press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears. 5
3 Use the four-way controller

Editing and Printing Images

Frame Composite 1/2
(2345) to select N (Frame
Composite).
For composing an image
with a frame. Select Over-
write or Save as to save
MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

A 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a

frame.
6 Turn the zoom lever to the right
(y).
The selected frame appears in single-image
display.

OK OK

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 You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.
Four-way controller (45) Press to choose a different frame.
Zoom lever to the left (f) Returns to the 9-frame display of the frame
selection screen, and then perform Step 5
to choose a different frame.

7 Press the 4 button.

The image position and size adjustment
screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (2345) to
adjust the position of the image, and use the
MENU OK
zoom lever to make the image larger or Cancel OK
smaller.

8 Press the 4 button.

A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears.
If the selected image is protected, the processed image is saved as a new
5 image and the following confirmation dialog does not appear.

9 Use the four-way controller (23)

Editing and Printing Images

to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].

Overwrite
original image?
Overwrite
Save as
Cancel
OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.

The processed image is saved with the recorded pixels of h.

The Frame Composite function cannot be used on images taken with

n, o or A, panoramic images, images taken with I (16-
frame shooting) mode, movies or images of size smaller than h. An
error message appears in Step 4.

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Optional Frames
In addition to the built-in frames, the CD-ROM (S-SW122) contains a total of 90
optional frames. These frames can be stored either in the built-in memory or on
SD Memory Cards. To save the optional frames into the built-in memory, do so
after removing the SD Memory Card.

To Copy Frames
1 Remove the SD Memory Card from the camera.
If you leave the SD Memory Card in the camera, the frames will be
copied onto the card, not into the camera's built-in memory.
2 Connect the camera to the computer using the
provided USB cable.
See “Connecting with Computers” in chapter 7 for instructions on
connecting the camera to a computer.
3 When the device detection window opens, click
[Cancel].
5
4 Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW122) into the CD-ROM drive.

Editing and Printing Images

5 When the top screen opens, click [EXIT].
6 If there is not already a “FRAME” folder in the root
directory of the camera (removable disk), create the folder.
7 Copy the desired files from the FRAME folder in the
root directory of the CD-ROM to the FRAME folder on
the camera (removable disk).
For information on working with files on your computer, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the computer.
8 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and
camera.
See “Connecting with Computers” in chapter 7 for instructions on
disconnecting the cable.
• Frames can be stored both in the built-in memory and on SD Memory
Cards, but using large numbers of frames may slow down
processing speed.

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 To Use a New Frame
Frames downloaded from the PENTAX website or other source can be
used for adding a frame to pictures.

• Extract the downloaded frame and copy it to the FRAME folder in the
built-in memory or the SD Memory Card.
• The FRAME folder is created when the SD Memory Card is formatted
with this camera.
• For more information on downloading, refer to the PENTAX website.

Editing Movies
You can select a frame from the recorded movie to save as a still picture
or divide a movie into two.

5
1 In Q mode, use the four-way controller (45) to
choose the movie you want to edit.
Editing and Printing Images

2 Press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

3 Use the four-way controller Movie Editing 1/2

(2345) to select I (Movie
Editing ).
For cutting out a still
image from a movie or
dividing a movie
MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Press the 4 button.

The movie edit selection screen appears.
Subsequent steps vary depending on your Save as Still Image
selection. Divide Movies
Cancel

OK OK

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To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture

5 Select [Save as Still Image] on the movie edit selection

screen.
6 Press the 4 button.
The screen appears for selecting a frame to be saved as a still picture.

7 Use the four-way controller 00:06 100 - 0042

(2345) to choose the frame you
Select the image
want to save. to save
2 Plays or pauses the movie
3 Stops the movie and returns to the 1

first frame MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Reverses the movie frame by frame
5 Advances the movie frame by frame
5
8 Press the 4 button.

Editing and Printing Images

The selected frame is saved as a still picture.

To Divide a Movie

5 Select [Divide Movies] on the movie edit selection

screen.
6 Press the 4 button.
The screen for choosing the dividing position appears.

7 Use the four-way controller 00:09 100 - 0042

(2345) to determine the
Select image for
dividing position. dividing position
2 Plays or pauses the movie
3 Stops the movie and returns to the 1

first frame MENU Cancel OK OK

4 Reverses the movie frame by frame
5 Advances the movie frame by frame

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 8 Press the 4 button.
A confirmation dialog appears.

9 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [Divide].
Divide at this position?

Divide
Cancel

OK OK

10 Press the 4 button.

The movie is divided at the specified position, the two portions are
saved as new files, and the original one is deleted.

The protected movies cannot be divided.

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Editing and Printing Images

Copying Images
You can copy images from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card
and vice versa. This function can only be selected when an SD Memory
Card has been inserted in the camera.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the
SD Memory Card.

1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Q mode.

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller Image Copy 2/2

(2345) to select p (Image
Copy).
To copy images between
the built-in memory and an
SD Memory Card
MENU Cancel OK OK

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3 Press the 4 button.
The copying method selection screen appears.

To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card

All the images in the built-in memory are copied to the SD Memory Card
at once. Before copying the images, make sure that there is enough
space on the SD Memory Card.

4 Use the four-way controller (23)

to select [2}{].
SD

SD

Cancel

OK OK

5 Press the 4 button. 5

All the images are copied.

Editing and Printing Images

To Copy Files from the SD Memory Card to the Built-in Memory
Selected images from the SD Memory Card are copied to the built-in
memory one by one at a time.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [{}2].

5 Press the 4 button.
6 Use the four-way controller (45) 100 - 0017
to select the image you want to
Copies this image to
copy. alternate memory

MENU Cancel OK OK

7 Press the 4 button.

The selected image is copied.

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 When a file is copied from the SD Memory Card to the built-in memory,
it is assigned a new file name.

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Editing and Printing Images

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 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is the format for storing print order
data on still pictures captured with a digital camera. Once the print order
data has been stored, the pictures can be printed according to the DPOF
settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or photo processing lab.
You cannot store print order data for movies.

If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it (p.118), do
not set [Date] to O (On) in DPOF setting. If you select O, the imprinted
date and/or time may overlap.

Printing Single Images

Set the following items for each image.
Copies Choose the number of copies up to 99. 5
Date Specify whether you want the date inserted on the print or not.

Editing and Printing Images

1 In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3).
The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller DPOF 2/2

(2345) to select r (DPOF).

For the print settings.

Useful when printing at a
printing service
MENU Cancel OK OK

3 Press the 4 button.

The screen for selecting [Single Image] or [All Images] appears.

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 4 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [Single Image].
Single Image
All Images
Cancel

OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The message [Applies DPOF settings to this image] appears.
To apply DPOF settings for another image, use the four-way controller
(45) to select another image.
If DPOF settings have already been applied for an image, the previous
number of copies and date setting (O or P) will be displayed.

6 Use the four-way controller (23) 100 - 0017

to choose the number of copies.
5 Applies DPOF settings
to this image
Editing and Printing Images

Copies 00
Date
Date
MENU Cancel OK OK

7 Use the Green button to choose 100 - 0017

whether to insert the date or not.
Applies DPOF settings
O(On) The date will be imprinted. to this image
P (Off) The date will not be imprinted. Copies 01
To continue setting DPOF print order data, Date
Date
use the four-way controller (45) to choose MENU Cancel OK OK
another image and repeat Steps 6 and 7.

8 Press the 4 button.

The settings are saved and the screen returns to the DPOF menu.

Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing

lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if O (On) is
selected in the DPOF setting.

To cancel DPOF settings, set the number of copies to [00] in Step 6 and
press the 4 button.

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 Printing All Images
When you choose the number of copies and whether or not to insert the
date, the settings are applied to all the images stored in the camera.

1 Display the screen for DPOF settings in Q mode.

Refer to Steps 1 to 3 on p.171.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [All Images].

3 Press the 4 button.
The message [Applies DPOF settings to all images] appears.

4 Choose the number of copies and

whether to insert the date or not.
Applies DPOF settings
Refer to Steps 6 and 7 in “Printing Single to all images
Images” on p.172 for details on how to Copies 01
make the settings. Date 5
Date
MENU Cancel OK OK

Editing and Printing Images

5 Press the 4 button.
The settings for all the images are saved and the camera returns to the
DPOF setting screen.
\

The number of copies specified in the [All Images] setting applies to all
the images. Before printing, check that the number is correct.

Settings for single images are canceled when settings are made with [All
Images].

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Camera Settings ...................................... 176

 Camera Settings

Formatting the Memory

Formatting deletes all the data on the SD Memory Card/built-in memory.
Be sure to use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that
is unused or has been used on other cameras or digital devices.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may

damage the card and render it unusable.
• Formatting deletes all the data on the card, including protected images
and images recorded with a computer or camera other than this
camera.
• SD Memory Cards formatted on a computer or device other than this
camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with this camera.
• When the SD Memory Card is inserted to the camera, the SD Memory
Card will be formatted. To format the built-in memory, be sure to
operate after taking out the SD Memory Card.
• The optional frames copied from the CD-ROM (S-SW122) are deleted
when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is formatted (3
default frames are not deleted.).
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1
Settings

Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Format] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Format

to select [Format].
All data will be deleted

Format
Cancel
OK OK

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5 Press the 4 button.
Format starts.
When formatting is completed, the camera returns to A mode or Q
mode.

Changing the Sound Settings

You can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of
sound.

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sound].

3 Press the four-way controller (5). Sound
The [Sound] screen appears. Operation Volume
Playback Volume
Start-up Sound 1 6
Shutter Sound 1
Operation Sound 1

Settings
Self-timer Sound 1
MENU

To Change the Operation Volume/Playback Volume

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Operation

Volume].
5 Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume.
Set the volume to 0 to mute the start-up sound, shutter sound,
operation sound, and self-timer sound.

6 Change [Playback Volume] in the same way as in Steps

4 and 5.

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 To Change the Sound Type

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up

Sound].
5 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sound

type.
Choose from [1], [2], [3] or [Off].

7 Press the 4 button.

8 Set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer
Sound] in the same way as in Steps 4 to 7.
9 Press the 3 button.
The screen returns to the [W Setting] menu.

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Changing the Date and Time
Settings

You can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the
style in which the date appears on the camera.

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date

Adjustment].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.

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4 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment
The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
Depending on the initial setting or previous Date 01/01/2012
setting, [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd] may be
Time 00:00
displayed.
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

5 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment

to choose the date format. Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or Date 01/01/2012
[yy/mm/dd]. Time 00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

6 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame moves to [24h].

7 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment

to select [24h] (24-hour display) or Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h 6
[12h] (12-hour display). Date 01/01/2012

Settings
Time 00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

8 Press the four-way controller (5).

The frame returns to [Date Format].

9 Press the four-way controller (3).

The frame moves to [Date].

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 10 Press the four-way controller (5). Date Adjustment
The frame moves to one of the following Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
items depending on the date format set in Date 01/01/2012
Step 5.
Time 00:00
For [mm/dd/yy] month (Example: [01])
Settings complete
For [dd/mm/yy] day (Example: [01]) MENU Cancel
For [yy/mm/dd] year (Example: [2012])
The following operations and screen use
[mm/dd/yy] as an example. The operations are the same even if
another date format has been selected.

11 Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment

to change the month. Date Format mm/dd / yy 24h
Date 01/01/2012

Time 00:00
Settings complete
MENU Cancel

12 Press the four-way controller (5).

6 The frame moves to the day field. Use the four-way controller (23) to
change the day. After changing the day, change the year in the same manner.
Settings

13 Change the time in the same way as in Steps 8 to 11.

If you selected [12h] in Step 7, the setting switches between am and
pm corresponding to the time.

14 Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings

complete].
15 Press the 4 button.
The date and time settings are saved.

When you press the 4 button in Step 15, the camera clock is reset to
00 seconds. To set the exact time, press the 4 button when the time
signal (on the TV, radio, etc.) reaches 00 seconds.

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Setting the World Time
The date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.46) and
“Changing the Date and Time” (p.178) serve as the W (Hometown) date
and time. If you set the Destination city using the world time function, you
can display the Destination date and time when taking pictures in a
different time zone.

To Set the Destination

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World

Time].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [World Time] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) World Time

6

to select X (Destination).

Settings
Select Time
Destination DST
OFF
New York 14:25
Hometown DST
OFF
New York 14:25
MENU

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Destination] screen appears. The city that is currently selected
blinks on the map.

6 Use the four-way controller (45) Destination 14:25

to change the Destination city.
The current time, location and time
difference of the selected city appear.
City New York
DST TimeDif. +0:00
MENU Cancel OK OK

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 7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DST].
8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P
(Off).
Select O (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time.

9 Press the 4 button.

The [World Time] setting is saved.

10 Press the 3 button twice.

The camera returns to capture status with the current setting.

Select W (Hometown) in Step 4 of p.181 to set the city and DST setting
for the Hometown city.

To Display the Time of the Destination on the Display (Select

Time)

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

6 The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
Settings

controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [World

Time].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [World Time] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) World Time

to select [Select Time]. Select Time
Destination DST
London 20:25
Hometown DST
OFF
New York 14:25
MENU

5 Press the four-way controller (5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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6 Use the four-way controller (23) World Time
to select X (Destination) or W Select Time
(Hometown). Destination DST
London 20:25
X Displays the time of the Destination
Hometown DST
OFF
city New York 14:25
W Displays the time of the Hometown MENU Cancel OK OK
city

7 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

8 Press the 3 button twice. 38

The camera returns to A mode or Q
mode.
When X (Destination) is selected in Step 6,
the X icon appears on the display to
indicate that the destination date and time 02/02/2012
20:25
are displayed in A mode.

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Changing the Display Language

Settings
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc.
are displayed.
The camera supports the following languages: English, French,
German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish,
Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian,
Thai, Korean and Chinese (traditional and simplified).

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Language/

].

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 3 Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Language/ ] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller

(2345) to select the desired English
Dansk
language. Deutsch Svenska
Suomi
Polski
Italiano
Nederlands Magyar
MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The menus and messages are displayed in the selected language.

Changing the Naming System of the Folder

You can change the naming system of the folder for storing images.
When the naming system is set to [Date], pictures are saved in separate
folders by the date they were taken.
6 PENTX xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number)
xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day)
Settings

Date * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date format is
set to [dd/mm/yy]

Taken with the folder Taken with the folder Next time, taken with
name setting [PENTX]. name setting [Date]. the folder name
(e.g. September 25) (e.g. September 25) setting [Date] again.
(e.g. October 1)

DCIM DCIM DCIM

100 100 100

100PENTX 100PENTX 100PENTX
101 101
101_0925 101_0925

• Up to 900 folders can be created. 102

• Up to 9999 images can be saved in a folder. 102_1001

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1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder

Name].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PENTX] or

[Date].
5 Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

Changing the Video Output Format

When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate
video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images. 6

Settings
Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out].

3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting 2/3

to select video output format. Video Out NTSC
Brightness Level PAL
Choose a video output format to match the Power Saving 5sec.
input format of the AV equipment. Auto Power Off 3min.
Reset
Delete all
MENU Cancel OK OK

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 5 Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.

Depending on the country or region, images may fail to be played back

if the video output format is set differently from the one in use there. If
this happens, change the video output format setting.

Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.149

Video output format of each city 1p.221

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

You can adjust the brightness of the display.

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

6 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness

Level].
Settings

3 Use the four-way controller (45) Setting 2/3

to adjust the brightness. Video Out NTSC
Brightness Level
F Dark Power Saving 5sec.
G Normal Auto Power Off 3min.
Reset
H Bright Delete all
MENU Cancel
Exit

4 Press the 3 button.

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
The display appears with the set brightness.

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Using the Power Saving Function
You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically
when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving
function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary
brightness by pressing any of the buttons.

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power

Saving].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting 2/3

to select the time until the camera Video Out 2min.
Brightness Level 1min.
enters power saving mode. Power Saving 30sec.
6
Choose from [2min.], [1min.], [30sec.], Auto Power Off 15sec.

Settings
Reset 5sec.
[15sec.], [5sec.] or [Off]. Delete all Off
MENU Cancel OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

• Power Saving does not function in the following situations:

- in the playback mode
- while recording a movie
- while the camera is connected to a computer
- while a menu is being displayed
• When no operation is performed right after the camera is turned on,
Power Saving is activated only after 15 seconds elapse even if [5sec.]
is set.

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 Setting the Auto Power Off Function
You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is
performed for a fixed time.

1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power

Off].
3 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting 2/3

to select the time until the camera Video Out NTSC
Brightness Level
turns off automatically. Power Saving 5sec.
Choose from [5min.], [3min.] or [Off]. Auto Power Off 5min.
Reset 3min.
6 Delete all Off
MENU Cancel KOK OK
Settings

5 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations:

- while recording a movie
- during a slideshow or movie playback
- while the camera is connected to a computer

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Changing the Start-up Screen
You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is
turned on.
You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen:
- The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting
modes and buttons
- One of the 3 pre-installed screens
- One of your own images (compatible images only)

1 In Q mode, press the four-way controller (3).

The Playback Mode Palette appears.

2 Use the four-way controller Start-up Screen 2/2

(2345) to select ^ (Start-up
Screen).
For setting a captured
image as the Start-up
Screen
MENU Cancel OK OK

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3 Press the 4 button.

Settings
The image selection screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (45) 100 - 0017

to choose the image for the start-
up screen.
Only images available for the start-up
screen are displayed. You can also choose
one of the 3 pre-installed screens or the MENU Cancel OK OK
Guide Display Start-up Screen already
stored in the camera.

5 Press the 4 button.

The start-up screen is set.

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 • Once the start-up screen has been set, it will not be deleted even if the
original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card/built-in memory is
formatted.
• Select [Off] to hide the start-up screen.
• The start-up screen is not displayed when the camera starts up in the
playback mode.
¥ Movies or images taken at f (16-frame shooting) or F (Digital
Panorama) mode cannot be used for the start-up screen.

Correcting Defective Pixels in the CCD Sensor

(Pixel Mapping)
Pixel Mapping is a function for mapping out and correcting defective
pixels in the CCD sensor. Run the Pixel Mapping function if image dots
always seem to be defective in the same place.

1 Press the 3 button in A mode, and press the four-

way controller (5) twice.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
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When you press the 3 button in Q mode, [Pixel Mapping]
cannot be selected.
Settings

2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pixel

Mapping].
3 Press the four-way controller (5). Setting 3/3
The [Pixel Mapping] screen appears. Pixel Mapping
Format

MENU Exit

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4 Use the four-way controller (23) Pixel Mapping
to select [Pixel Mapping]. Checks the image sensor
and corrects defective
pixels

Pixel Mapping
Cancel
OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

Defective pixels are mapped and corrected.

When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to
activate Pixel Mapping] is displayed on the monitor. Use the AC adapter
kit K-AC122 (optional) or load a fully charged battery.

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to “Default
Settings” (p.216) for the reset settings.
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1 Press the 3 button in Q mode.

Settings
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

2 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting 2/3

to select [Reset]. Video Out NTSC
Brightness Level
Power Saving 5sec.
Auto Power Off 3min.
Reset
Delete all
MENU Cancel
Exit

3 Press the four-way controller (5).

The [Reset] screen appears.

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 4 Use the four-way controller (23) Reset
to select [Reset]. Returns to default
settings

Reset
Cancel
OK OK

5 Press the 4 button.

The settings return to the defaults.

The following settings are not affected by resetting:

- Date Adjustment
- World Time
- Language/
- Video Out

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Settings

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Computer

Setting Up Your Computer ..................... 194

Connecting to Your Computer ............... 201
 Setting Up Your Computer

By installing the software supplied with the camera on your computer

and connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, you
can transfer images and movies captured with your camera to the
computer and then display and manage them. This section explains how
to install the provided software and the other necessary preparations for
enjoying the captured pictures and movies on your computer.

Provided Software
The following software is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW122).

Image viewing/managing/editing software

Windows
• “MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX”
Macintosh
• “MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX”
Applicable languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian,
Dutch, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese

7 It is recommended to use the optional AC adapter kit K-AC122 when the

camera is connected to the computer (p.35). If the battery runs out of
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power while images are being transmitted to the computer, the image
data may be lost or damaged.

System Requirements
The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the
images and movies captured with the camera on your computer.

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 Windows

OS Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista or Windows 7

• The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version.
CPU Pentium IV 1.6 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon
(Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon X2
processor recommended)
Memory 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended)
Hard Disk Space 300 MB minimum
Others CD-ROM drive
USB port as standard equipment
1024 × 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or greater

* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system

requirements.
* The system requirements describe the minimum environment for playing and
editing movies.

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows NT

and Windows 2000 are not supported.

Macintosh

OS Mac OS X (Ver.10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7)

• The OS must be preinstalled and updated to the latest version. 7
CPU PowerPC G4 800 MHz processor or equivalent CPU (Power PC

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G5 or Intel Core Duo processor recommended)
Memory 512 MB minimum (1 GB or more recommended)
Hard Disk Space 300 MB minimum
Others CD-ROM drive
USB port as standard equipment
1024 × 768 pixels, 16-bit color monitor or greater

* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers meeting the system

requirements.
* The system requirements describe the minimum environment for playing and
editing movies.

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 Installing the Software
Install the image viewing/managing/editing software “MediaImpression”.

• Make sure your computer meets the system requirements before

installing the software.
• When multiple accounts have been set up in your computer, log on
with an account that has administrative rights before installing the
software.

Windows

1 Turn your Windows PC on.

2 Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW122) into the CD-ROM/DVD
drive.
If the top screen (illustration below) appears, go to Step 5.

3 Click [Computer] in the Start menu.

4 Double-click the CD-ROM/DVD drive (S-SW122) icon.
The top screen appears.

7 5 Click [Software Install], Top screen

choose a language in the
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“Choose Setup Language”

screen and click [OK].
The setup screen appears. Follow the
on-screen guidance and install the
software.

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6 Select the file format to use
and click [Next].
All files in the checked format will open
with MediaImpression 3.1 for
PENTAX. Remove the check to open
the file using another application.

7 Click [Finish].
Installation is complete.
Reboot your computer.

Macintosh

1 Turn your Macintosh on.

2 Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW122) into the CD-ROM/DVD 7
drive.

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3 Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW122) icon.
4 Double-click the [PENTAX Software Installer] icon.
The installation screen appears.

5 Click [MediaImpression 2.1 for

PENTAX].
The setup screen appears. Follow the
on-screen guidance and install the
software.

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 6 Click [Close].
Installation is complete.

7 Click [Exit] on the installation screen.

The window is closed.

Product Registration on the Internet

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product
registration.

If your computer is connected to the

Internet, please click [User Registration]
on the top screen (Windows)/[Product
Registration] on the installation screen
(Macintosh).
The world map screen shown on the right
7 for Internet Product Registration is
displayed. Click the displayed country or
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region and then follow the instructions to

register your product.
Only customers in countries and regions displayed on the software
installation screen can register their products on the Internet Product
Registration.

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Setting the USB Connection Mode
Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable.

Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your
camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the
camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable.

1 Turn your camera on.

2 Press the 3 button in Q mode.
The [W Setting] menu appears.
When you press the 3 button in A mode, press the four-way
controller (5) twice.

3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB

Connection].
4 Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.

5 Use the four-way controller (23) Setting 1/3

to select [MSC]. Sound
Date Adjustment 01/01/2012
World Time 7
Language/ English
Folder Name MSC

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USB Connection PTP
MENU Cancel OK OK

6 Press the 4 button.

The setting is saved.

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 MSC (Mass Storage Class) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
MSC (Mass Storage Class)
A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the
computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for
controlling USB devices with this driver.
By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class,
you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a
dedicated driver.
PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital
cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740.
You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without
installing a device driver.

Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting this camera to

your computer.

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 Connecting to Your Computer

Connecting the Camera and Your Computer

Connect your camera to the computer using the provided USB cable.

1 Turn your computer on.

2 Turn your camera off.
3 Connect your camera to the computer using the USB
cable.
Connect the terminal of the USB cable with pointing toward the
display of the camera.

4 Turn your camera on. Viewing Images on a Computer

For Windows, the “AutoPlay” screen appears on the computer.
If the “AutoPlay” screen does not appear, follow the steps in “When the
[AutoPlay] screen does not appear” (p.202).
For Macintosh, the camera is recognized as [NO NAME]
on the desktop.

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 • The self-timer lamp blinks while the camera is connected to a
computer.
• For Macintosh, the volume label name appears instead of [NO NAME]
if the SD Memory Card has a volume label. A new unformatted SD
Memory Card may show the manufacturer’s name or model number.

When the [AutoPlay] screen does not appear

1 Double-click the
[MediaImpression] icon on the
desktop.
MediaImpression starts and the Start page
appears.
2 Click [PhotoImpression].
3 Click the connected camera
on top left of the screen.
The import screen appears. For
subsequent steps, go to Step 6 on
p.203.

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Transferring Images
Import the images captured with the camera into your computer.

• If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the

built-in memory will be transferred to your computer.
• If you are using a Macintosh, go to p.204.

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Windows

5 Click [Import media files to

local disk].
MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX
starts and the import screen appears.

6 Select an image to import.

To select multiple images, choose the
images while pressing the Ctrl key.
To specify the destination location,
click the folder icon.

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7 Click [Import].

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A message appears indicating that
import is complete.
An arrow mark appears on the
imported image.

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 Macintosh

5 Double-click the
[MediaImpression 2.1 for
PENTAX] icon in the
[Applications] folder.
MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX starts and the Start page appears.

6 Click [Import].
The import screen appears. For
subsequent steps, refer to Step 6
and 7 on p.203.

If the images from the camera are not displayed in the import screen,
select [NO NAME] (or the volume label name) in [Get Media from].

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Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer
Windows

1 Click the [Safely Remove

Hardware] icon in the task bar.

2 Click [Eject (the device

connected)].
A message appears indicating that the
hardware can be safely removed.

3 Disconnect the USB cable from your Windows PC and

the camera.

Macintosh

1 Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.

If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name
to the trash.
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2 Disconnect the USB cable from your Macintosh and the

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camera.

• If the camera (removable disk) is being used by an application such as

“MediaImpression”, the camera cannot be disconnected until the
application is closed.
• The camera will automatically switch to the playback mode when the
USB cable is disconnected from your computer or the camera.

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 Starting “MediaImpression”
“MediaImpression” lets you view, edit, manage, search for, share, and
print images.

1 Double-click the [MediaImpression] icon on the

desktop (for Windows) or in the [Applications] folder
(for Macintosh).
MediaImpression starts and the Start page appears.

2 Click [PhotoImpression].
The Media Browser screen appears.

* The screen shown is for a

Windows PC. Items shown
will differ depending on the
operating system and
settings.

3 Select and click the folder

7 containing the images you
wish to view.
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The images are displayed.

4 Select and double-click an

image you wish to view.
You can enlarge/reduce the display
size of the image or edit the image.
You can also play back movies and
sound.

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Details on How to Use “MediaImpression”
You can find more information on how to use “MediaImpression” by
using the help pages.

1 Select [Help] in [Menu] at the top right of the screen (for

Windows) or [MediaImpression Help] in [Help] on the
menu bar (for Macintosh).
The help screen appears in the web browser.

2 Click the desired topic.

The explanation is displayed.

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 Memo

208
8 Appendix

Functions Available for Each

Shooting Mode ........................................ 210
Messages ................................................. 212
Troubleshooting ...................................... 214
Default Settings ....................................... 216
List of World Time Cities ........................ 221
Optional Accessories ............................. 222
Main Specifications ................................ 223
WARRANTY POLICY ............................... 227
Index ......................................................... 232
 Functions Available for Each Shooting
Mode
z: Can be set. ×: Cannot be set.
Shooting Mode b R 9 N A d
Function
Zoom lever Zoom operation z z*1 z*2 z*3 z*1 z*1
, (Auto) z z z × × z

Flash a (Flash Off) z z z z z z

b (Flash On) z z × × z z
Mode
c (Auto + Red-eye) z z × × × z
d (Flash On + Red-eye) z z × × z z
9 (Standard) z z z z z z
g Z (Self-timer) z z z z z z

Drive hi (Remote Control) z z × z z z

Mode j (Continuous Shooting) × z × × × ×

AC (Burst Shooting L/H)
f (16-frame Shooting) × z × × × ×
a (Auto Bracketing) × z × × z ×
= (Standard) z z z z z z
q (Macro)
Focus Mode I (1cm Macro) z z × z z z
s (Infinity) z z × z z z
\ (Manual Focus) z z × z z z
Recorded Pixels z z ×*6 ×*7 z z
White Balance ×*11 z ×*11 z z ×*11
Focusing Area ×*13 z ×*13 z z z
AF Setting
Focus Assist z z ×*14 z z z
Sensitivity z z ×*17 ×*17 z z
AUTO ISO Range z z ×*20 ×*19 z z
EV Compensation ×*21 z ×*21 z z z
D-Range Setting z z ×*16 z z z
[A Rec. Shake Reduction z z ×*14 z z z
8 Mode] menu Face Recall z z z z z z
Face Detection z*15 z ×*14 z z z*15
Blink Detection z z ×*14 ×*16 z z
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Digital Zoom z z ×*14 ×*16 z z

Sharpness
Saturation × z ×*25 z z ×
Contrast
Date Imprint z z ×*16 z z z
Electronic Level z z ×*14 z z z
*1 Optical zoom is always possible, Digital *7 Fixed at f
Zoom and Intelligent Zoom cannot be *8 Fixed at h
used if the Sensitivity selection is ISO *9 Fixed at i
3200/6400. *10 Set in the Movie menu
*2 Intelligent Zoom is not available *11 Fixed at F
*3 Only optical zoom is available *12 W (Automatic Tracking AF) is not
*4 Fixed at a available
*5 Fixed at s *13 Fixed at J (Multiple)
*6 Fixed at m *14 Fixed at On

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Shooting menu items not listed in this chart can be set in any shooting mode except for Green Mode.
However, these settings may not function properly in certain shooting modes and setting conditions
even if they can be selected. For further information, please refer to the pages listed below.

afK P Shooting Mode

b\H c S N Q F C Page
KBc
RcQ o Function
z*1 z*3 z z*1 z*1 z*1 z*2 Zoom operation Zoom lever p.74
z z × z z z × , (Auto)
z z z*4 z z z z*4 a (Flash Off)
Flash
z z × z z z × b (Flash On) p.97
Mode
z z × z z z × c (Auto + Red-eye)
z z × z z z × d (Flash On + Red-eye)
z z z z z z z 9 (Standard) —
z z z z z z z g Z (Self-timer) p.90
z z z z z z z hi (Remote Control) p.93
Drive
z z × × × × ×
j (Continuous Shooting) Mode
AC (Burst Shooting L/H) p.92
z × × × × × × f (16-frame Shooting)
z z × × z × × a (Auto Bracketing) p.95
(Standard)
z z × z z z z =
q (Macro) Focus
z z × z z z z I (1cm Macro) p.99
Mode
z z z*5 z z z z s (Infinity)
z z × z z z z \ (Manual Focus)
z ×*7 z ×*8 z ×*9 z*10 Recorded Pixels p.103
×*11 z ×*11 z z z z White Balance p.105
×*13 z ×*13 z*12 z*12 z z*12 Focusing Area p.101
AF Setting
z z ×*16 z z z z Focus Assist p.102
z ×*17 ×*18 z z z ×*17 Sensitivity p.109
z ×*19 z z z z ×*20 AUTO ISO Range p.110
z z z z z z z EV Compensation p.107
z z z z z z z D-Range Setting p.108
[A Rec.
z z z z z z z*22 Shake Reduction p.112
Mode]
z z z z z z z Face Recall p.113 8
menu
z*23 z z z × z*24 z Face Detection p.117
z z z z × z z Blink Detection p.118 Appendix
z × z z z z z Digital Zoom p.76
Sharpness p.111
× z × z z z z Saturation p.111
Contrast p.112
z z z z z z ×*16 Date Imprint p.118
z z z z z z z Electronic Level p.119
*15 Off is not available *21 Fixed at ±0.0
*16 Fixed at Off *22 Set with [Movie SR] of the Movie menu
*17 Fixed at AUTO *23 Off is not available for Night Scene
*18 The sensitivity is fixed at its minimum Portrait, Kids and Portrait modes
setting *24 Smile is not available
*19 Fixed at 100-6400 *25 Fixed at the normal setting
*20 Fixed at 100-800

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 Messages

Messages such as the following may appear on the display during

camera operation.
Message Description
The battery exhausted. Replace with charged battery.
Battery depleted
(p.31)
The SD Memory Card is full and no more images can be
saved.
Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images
Memory card full
(p.37, p.142).
Change the recorded pixels of recorded images and try
again (p.152).
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem
Memory card error with the SD Memory Card. You may be able to display or
copy the images on the card using a computer.
The SD Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or
has been formatted on a computer or other device and is
Card is not formatted
not compatible with this camera. Format the SD Memory
Card in the camera (p.176).
The built-in memory is The data within the built-in memory are damaged. Format
not formatted the built-in memory.
Card is locked The SD Memory Card is write-protected (p.6).
This message appears when the camera fails to compress
Compression error an image. Change the recorded pixels of the image and try
shooting or saving it again.
No image There are no images on the SD Memory Card.
This message appears when the internal temperature of the
8 Movie recording stopped camera has exceeded normal operating limits while
recording a movie.
Appendix

Deleting This message appears when deleting an image.

You are trying to play back a picture or a movie in a format
Camera cannot play this
not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it
image and sound
back on another brand of camera or on your computer.
The largest file number (9999) has been assigned to an
Image folder cannot be image in the largest folder number (999) and no more
created images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or
format the card/built-in memory (p.176).
Protected The image you are trying to delete is protected.

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 Message Description
This message appears when you try to switch to Q mode
while an image is still being recorded, or when the protect
Data being recorded
setting or DPOF setting is being changed. It disappears
after the image is recorded or the setting is changed.
This message appears when the camera takes more than
five seconds to display an image due to image processing,
Data being processed
or when the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory is
being formatted.
Built-in memory full Displayed if the built-in memory is full when saving a file.
No image to be
Displayed when there are no images.
processed
This image cannot be
Displayed for files that cannot be processed.
processed
No card in the camera Displayed when no SD Memory Card is inserted.
Available memory on
Displayed when there is insufficient memory on an SD
card is insufficient to
Memory Card to perform copying.
copy the images
Available built-in
Displayed when there is insufficient built-in memory to
memory is insufficient to
perform copying.
copy the images
Cannot process Displayed when Natural Skin Tone or Red-eye
correctly Compensation processing fails.

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 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Remedy

The battery is not Check if a battery is installed. If not,
installed install a battery.
Check orientation of the battery. Reinsert
The camera will The battery is installed
the battery with the label facing the
not turn on incorrectly
display (p.32).
The battery is
Charged the battery.
exhausted
The camera is
The display is off when the camera is
connected to a
No image appears computer connected to a computer.
on the display
The camera is The display is off when the camera is
connected to a TV connected to a TV.
The brightness level of
Adjust the brightness level in [Brightness
the display is set too
Level] in the [W Setting] menu (p.186).
dark
When the Power Saving function is
The display is activated, the display automatically
hard to see darkens after a certain amount of time.
Power Saving function Press a button to return to the normal
is activated brightness level.
Select [Off] in [Power Saving] in the
[W Setting] menu to turn the Power
Saving function off (p.187).
Pictures cannot be taken while the flash
The flash is charging is charging. Wait until charging is
8 finished.
The shutter will There is no available
Insert an SD Memory Card with available
Appendix

not release space on the SD

space or delete unwanted images (p.37,
Memory Card or in the
142).
built-in memory
Recording Wait until recording is finished.
The subject is too far
The picture is dark The picture becomes dark if the subject is
away in a dark
when using the too far away. Take pictures within the
environment, such as
flash specified flash range.
a night scene

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 Problem Cause Remedy
Lock the focus on an object the same
distance away as the subject (by
The subject is difficult pressing and holding the shutter release
to focus on with button halfway), then aim the camera at
autofocus your subject and press the shutter
release button fully (p.66). Or set the
The subject is not focus manually (p.100).
in focus
Locate the desired subject in the focus
frame (focusing area) in the center of the
The subject is not in display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock
the focusing area the focus on the desired subject (focus
lock), and then move the camera to
recompose.
The flash mode is set
Set to , (Auto) or b (Flash On) (p.97).
to a (Flash Off)
The drive mode is set
The flash does not to j, A, C or I
discharge The focus mode is set The flash does not discharge in these
to s modes.
In movie recording
mode

Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In

this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then
working properly, normal operation is restored and you can continue
using the camera.

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 Default Settings

The table below lists the factory default settings.

The meaning of the indications for menu items with a default setting is
explained below.
Last Memory Setting
Yes : The current setting (last memory) is saved when the camera is turned off.
No : The setting returns to the default setting when the camera is turned off.
* : The setting depends on the [Memory] setting (p.128).
— : N/A
Reset Setting
Yes : The setting returns to the default setting with the Reset
function (p.191).
No : The setting is saved even after reset.
— : N/A
[A Rec.Mode] Menu Items
Last
Reset
Item Default Setting Memory Page
Setting
Setting
Recorded Pixels m (4608×3456) Yes Yes p.103
White Balance F (Auto) * Yes p.105
AF Focusing Area J (Multiple) Yes Yes p.101
Setting Focus Assist O (On) Yes Yes p.102
Sensitivity AUTO * Yes p.109
8 AUTO ISO Range ISO100-800 * Yes p.110
EV Compensation ±0.0 * Yes p.107
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D-Range Highlight Correction P (Off) Yes Yes

p.108
Setting Shadow Correction P (Off) Yes Yes
Shake Reduction O (On) Yes Yes p.112
Face Recall — — — —
Face Detection O (On) * Yes p.117
Blink Detection O (On) Yes Yes p.118
Digital Zoom O (On) * Yes p.76

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 Last
Reset
Item Default Setting Memory Page
Setting
Setting
Flash Mode O (On) Yes Yes
Drive Mode P (Off) Yes Yes
Focus Mode P (Off) Yes Yes
Zoom Position P (Off) Yes Yes
MF Position P (Off) Yes Yes
White Balance P (Off) Yes Yes
Memory p.128
Sensitivity P (Off) Yes Yes
EV Compensation P (Off) Yes Yes
Face Detection P (Off) Yes Yes
Digital Zoom O (On) Yes Yes
DISPLAY P (Off) Yes Yes
File No. O (On) Yes Yes
Green Button Green Mode Yes Yes p.120
Sharpness G (Normal) Yes Yes p.111
Saturation G (Normal) Yes Yes p.111
Contrast G (Normal) Yes Yes p.112
Date Imprint Off Yes Yes p.118
Electronic Level O (On) Yes Yes p.119

[C Movie] Menu Items

Last
Reset
Item Default Setting Memory Page
Setting
Setting
Recorded Pixels M (1280×720/30 fps) Yes Yes p.124
8
Movie SR O (On) Yes Yes p.125
Filter Off Yes Yes p.126 Appendix

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 [W Setting] Menu Items
Last Memory Reset
Item Default Setting Page
Setting Setting
Operation Volume 3 Yes Yes
Playback Volume 3 Yes Yes
Start-up Sound 1 Yes Yes
Sound p.177
Shutter Sound 1 Yes Yes
Operation Sound 1 Yes Yes
Self-timer Sound 1 Yes Yes
According to initial
Date Format (date) Yes No
setting
Date Date Format (time) 24h Yes No p.46
Adjustment Date 01/01/2012 Yes No p.178
According to initial
Time Yes No
setting
Select Time W Hometown Yes Yes
According to initial
Destination (City) Yes No
setting
World
Destination (DST) P (Off) Yes No p.181
Time
According to initial
Hometown (City) Yes No
setting
Hometown (DST) P (Off) Yes No
According to initial p.42
Language/ Yes No
setting p.183
Folder Name Date Yes Yes p.184
USB Connection MSC Yes Yes p.199
According to initial
Video Out Yes No p.185
8 setting
Brightness Level G Yes Yes p.186
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Power Saving 5 sec. Yes Yes p.187

Auto Power Off 3 min. Yes Yes p.188
Reset Cancel — — p.191
Delete all Cancel — — p.145
Pixel Mapping Cancel — — p.190
Format Cancel — — p.176

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 Playback Mode Palette Items
Last Memory Reset
Item Default Setting Page
Setting Setting
Interval 3 sec. Yes Yes
Slideshow Screen Effect Wipe Yes Yes p.138
Sound Effect O(On) Yes Yes
Depending on the tilt of
Image Rotation — — p.140
the camera
Stretch Filter — — — p.154
Small Face Filter Approx. 7% — — p.156
Digital Filter B&W/Sepia No — p.158
Frame Composite Default 1 Yes Yes p.163
Movie Save as Still Image — — — p.167
Editing Divide Movies — — — p.167
Red-eye Compensation — — — p.162
Depending on the
Resize Recorded Pixels — — p.152
picture taken
Depending on the
Cropping — — p.153
picture taken
Built-in memory 
Image Copy — — p.168
SD Memory Card
Depending on the
Single Image — —
recorded image
Protect p.146
Depending on the
All Images — —
recorded image
Single Image Copies: 0 — —
DPOF p.171
All Images Date:P (Off) — —
Start-up Screen Start-up Screen 1 Yes Yes p.189 8
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 Key Operation
Last Memory Reset
Item Function Default Setting Page
Setting Setting
Operation
Q button Q mode — — —
Mode
Zoom lever Zoom Position Full wide-angle * No p.74
2 Drive Mode 9 (Standard) * Yes p.90
Shooting
Four-way 3 b (Auto Picture) Yes Yes p.67
Mode
controller
4 Flash Mode , (Auto) * Yes p.97
5 Focus Mode = (Standard) * Yes p.99
Capture mode:
[A Rec.Mode] menu
3 button Menu Display — — p.55
Playback mode:
[W Setting] menu
4/W Information
Normal * Yes p.20
button Display

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Appendix

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 List of World Time Cities

City: indicates cities that can be set as either the Initial Setting (p.42) or the World Time (p.181).
Video Output Format: indicates the video output format of the city set as the initial setting.
Video Output Video Output
Region City Region City
Format Format
North Honolulu NTSC Africa/ Istanbul PAL
America Anchorage NTSC West Asia Cairo PAL
Vancouver NTSC Jerusalem PAL
San Francisco NTSC Nairobi PAL
Los Angeles NTSC Jeddah PAL
Calgary NTSC Tehran PAL
Denver NTSC Dubai PAL
Chicago NTSC Karachi PAL
Miami NTSC Kabul PAL
Toronto NTSC Male PAL
New York NTSC Delhi PAL
Halifax NTSC Colombo PAL
Central and Mexico City NTSC Kathmandu PAL
South Lima NTSC Dacca PAL
America
Santiago NTSC East Asia Yangon NTSC
Caracas NTSC Bangkok PAL
Buenos Aires PAL Kuala Lumpur PAL
Sao Paulo PAL Vientiane PAL
Rio de Janeiro NTSC Singapore PAL
Europe Lisbon PAL Phnom Penh PAL
Madrid PAL Ho Chi Minh PAL
London PAL Jakarta PAL
Paris PAL Hong Kong PAL
Amsterdam PAL Beijing PAL
Milan PAL Shanghai PAL 8
Rome PAL Manila NTSC
Copenhagen PAL Taipei NTSC
Appendix
Berlin PAL Seoul NTSC
Prague PAL Tokyo NTSC
Stockholm PAL Guam NTSC
Budapest PAL Oceania Perth PAL
Warsaw PAL Adelaide PAL
Athens PAL Sydney PAL
Helsinki PAL Noumea PAL
Moscow PAL Wellington PAL
Dakar PAL Auckland PAL
Africa/ Algiers PAL Pago Pago NTSC
West Asia
Johannesburg PAL

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 Optional Accessories

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with
the camera.
Power supply
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122 (*)
Battery Charger D-BC122 (*)
AC adapter kit K-AC122
(AC adapter D-AC115, DC coupler D-DC122, AC plug cord)
The AC adapter, DC coupler and AC plug cord are only sold as a kit.
Cable
USB cable I-USB122 (*)
USB cable I-USB7
AV cable I-AVC7
Strap
O-ST122 (*)
O-ST8 Silver chain strap
O-ST24 Genuine leather strap
O-ST81 Waterproof strap
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Camera case
Appendix

O-CC125 (Available in the near future)

Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL WATERPROOF O-RC1
REMOTE CONTROL E
REMOTE CONTROL F

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 Main Specifications

Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens
Number of Approx. 16 megapixels
Effective Pixels
Image Sensor 1/2.33 inch CCD
Number of Still m (4608×3456), n (3456×3456),
Recorded Pixels o (4608×2592), 6 (3072×2304),
h (1920×1080), m (640×480)
* Fixed at f in Digital SR mode.
* Fixed at h in Frame Composite mode.
* Fixed at i for one frame in Digital Panorama mode.
* Fixed at f when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400.
* Fixed at f in Burst Shooting (L/H) mode.
* Fixed at m (640×480) per one frame, and f (2560×1920) per
one picture in 16-frame shooting mode.
Movie M (1280×720/30 fps), F (1280×720/15 fps)
G (640×480/30 fps), H (640×480/15 fps)
I (320×240/30 fps), J (320×240/15 fps)
(recorded pixels/frame rate)
Sensitivity Auto (ISO100-1600)
(Standard Output Manual (ISO100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400)
Sensitivity) * Fixed at AUTO (ISO100 - 6400) in Digital SR mode.
File Format Still JPEG (Exif 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF,
PRINT Image Matching III
Movie AVI (Motion JPEG), approx. 30fps/15fps, PCM system,
monaural sound, Movie SR (Movie Shake Reduction)
Storage Media Built-in memory (approx. 16 MB), SD Memory Card, SDHC
Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
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 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time
Still Pictures
2 GB
Built-in Memory
SD Memory Card
m 4608×3456 5 pictures 655 pictures
n 3456×3456 6 pictures 854 pictures
o 4608×2592 6 pictures 854 pictures
6 3072×2304 10 pictures 1228 pictures
h 1920×1080 27 pictures 3278 pictures
m 640×480 120 pictures 14050 pictures
• The image storage capacity is for reference only when images are recorded on
blank built-in memory or SD Memory Card. If movies are recorded, the image
storage capacity is decreased. The actual image storage capacity may vary
depending on the SD Memory Card and the subject.

Movie
2 GB
Built-in Memory
SD Memory Card
M (1280×720/30 fps) 4 sec. 9 min. 55 sec.
F (1280×720/15 fps) 8 sec. 19 min. 50 sec.
G (640×480/30 fps) 12 sec. 27 min. 17 sec.
H (640×480/15 fps) 24 sec. 54 min. 35 sec.
I (320×240/30 fps) 19 sec. 43 min. 40 sec.
J (320×240/15 fps) 39 sec. 1 hr. 27 min. 20 sec.
• The above figures are based on our standard shooting conditions and may vary
depending on the subject, shooting conditions and type of the SD Memory Card
used. If other data such as still images are recorded, recording time becomes
8 shorter.
• Recording can continue until the built-in memory or the SD Memory Card is full, or
Appendix

the size of the recorded movie reaches 2 GB (when using an SDHC Memory Card/
SDXC Memory Card). If recording stops at 2 GB, start recording again to continue
to record the rest of the movie in blocks of 2 GB.

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual
Lens Focal Length 5 mm - 100 mm
(approx. 28 mm - 560 mm in 35 mm equivalent
focal length)
Aperture F3.1 (W) - F4.8 (T)
Lens Composition 11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical elements)
Zoom Type Electrically driven
Optical Zoom 20×

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Intelligent Zoom Approx. 30× at 6 (3072×2304), Approx. 144× at m (640×480)
(when combined with optical zoom)
Digital Zoom Up to approx. 7.2× (combines with 20x optical zoom to give zoom
magnification equivalent to approx. 144×)
Motion Blur Still CCD-Shift-Type (SR: Shake Reduction), High-
Reduction sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR)
Movie Electronic Movie Shake Reduction (Movie SR)
Display 3 inch LCD, approx. 460,000 dots
Playback Modes Single-frame, 4-frame, 9-frame, Enlargement (max. 10×, scrollable),
Folder Display, Calendar Display, Histogram Display, Deleting
Selected Images, Slideshow, Image Rotation, Small Face Filter,
Digital Filter, Frame Composite, Movie Playback/Edit (Save as still
image, Divide movies), Red-eye Compensation, Resize, Cropping,
Stretch Filter, Image Copy, Protect, DPOF, Start-up Screen
Focus Modes Autofocus, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity, Manual Focus
Focus Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor
9-point autofocus (multiple/spot/automatic
tracking AF changeable)
Focus range Standard : 0.4 m - ∞ (Wide-angle)
(From lens face) 1.6 m - ∞ (Telephoto)
Macro : 0.1 m - 0.5 m (Wide-angle)
1cm Macro : 0.01 m - 0.2 m (Mid-zoom)
* It is possible to switch to Infinity and Manual
Focus.
* Face Detection AF is available only while the
camera detects the subject’s face.
Focus Lock By half-pressing the shutter release button
Exposure Control Metering System Multi-segment metering
Exposure ±2 EV (can be set in 1/3 EV steps)
Compensation
Face Detection Detection of up to 10 people’s faces (up to 10 face detection frames
on the display), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Face Recall 8
* Face Detection AE is available only while the camera detects the
subject’s face. Appendix
Shooting Modes Auto Picture, Program, Portrait, Handheld Night Snap, Night Scene
Portrait, Night Scene, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport,
Pet, Digital SR, Natural Skin Tone, Kids, Fireworks, Frame
Composite, Food, Text, Surf & Snow, Digital Panorama, Green, Fish-
eye, Sketch, Miniature
Digital Filters B&W/Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro (Blue, Amber), Color (Red, Pink,
Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow), Extract Color (Red, Green, Blue),
Starburst, Soft, Fish-eye, Brightness, Miniature, Natural Skin Tone,
Sketch
Movie Continuous Approx. 1 second - until built-in memory or SD
Recording Time Memory Card is full (however, maximum size is
limited to 2 GB)
Shutter Speed 1/2500 sec. - 1/4 sec., max. 4 sec. (Night Scene mode)

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 Built-in Flash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye, Flash
On + Red-eye
Flash Range Wide-angle: approx. 0.2 m - 5.1 m
(approx. 0.66 ft - 17 ft)
(Sensitivity: in AUTO condition)
Telephoto: approx. 1.6 m - 3.3 m
(approx. 5.2 ft - 11 ft)
(Sensitivity: in AUTO condition)
Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer (approx. 10 sec., approx. 2 sec.), Remote
Control (3-sec Remote Control, 0-sec Remote Control), Continuous,
Burst Shooting (L/H), 16-frame Shooting, Auto Bracketing
Self-timer Electronic control type, control time: Approx. 10 sec., 2 sec.
Time Function World Time 75 cities (28 time zones)
Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI122, AC adapter kit (optional)
Battery Life Number of * Recording capacity shows approximate number
Recordable of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing
Images (with display on, flash used for 50% of the shots,
approx. 200 and 23 degrees centigrade).
pictures Actual performance may vary according to
operating conditions.
Playback Time * According to the result of in-house testing.
approx. 180 min. Actual time may differ depending on usage
conditions.
Movie Recording
Time
approx. 100 min.
Interfaces USB 2.0 (high-speed compatible) /PC/AV terminal
Video Output NTSC/PAL (monaural)
Dimensions Approx. 112.0 (W) × 61.5 (H) × 38.5 (D) mm (excluding operating or
protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 213 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card)
Approx. 234 g (including battery and SD Memory Card)
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Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable,
Operating Manuals & Software (CD-ROM), strap, Quick Guide
Appendix

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 WARRANTY POLICY

All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic

distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship
for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and
defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the
equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,
mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to
operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or
alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for
damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or
otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its
representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No
refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized PENTAX service facilities.

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period

Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should
be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the
manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will
take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you
owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is
covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and
the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the
equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of
its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your PENTAX was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it 8
serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be
charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country. Notwithstanding Appendix
this, your PENTAX returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date
of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the
purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment
for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer’s
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.

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 • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some
countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend
that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time
of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more
information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

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Appendix

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European

Union.

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For customers in USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Appendix

Pour les utilisateurs au Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.

FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery
used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require
special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

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 Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We: PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS
CORPORATION
Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600,
Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A.
Phone: 800-877-0155 Fax: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein

complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit
tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be
expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production
and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the
equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

8 Product Name: Digital Camera

Appendix

Model Number: Optio VS20

Contact person: Customer Service Manager
Date and Place: January, 2012, Colorado

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment
and Used Batteries
1. In the European Union
These symbols on the products, packaging and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical
and electronic equipment and batteries should not be
mixed with general household waste.

Used electrical/electronic equipment and batteries must

be treated separately and in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of
these products.

By disposing of these products correctly you will help

ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary
treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and
human health which could otherwise arise due to
inappropriate waste handling.

If a chemical symbol is added beneath the symbol shown above, in

accordance with the Battery Directive, this indicates that a heavy metal
(Hg = Mercury, Cd = Cadmium, Pb = Lead) is present in the battery at a
concentration above an applicable threshold specified in the Battery
Directive.

For more information about collection and recycling of used products, 8

please contact your local authorities, your waste disposal service or the
point of sale where you purchased the products. Appendix

2. In other countries outside the EU

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to
discard used products, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned

free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new
product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of
www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
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 Index

Symbols H Pet ................................80

A mode ...................... 12, 54 K Food ..............................68
Q mode ..................... 12, 54 S Fireworks ......................77
Q button .................... 50, 52 N Frame Composite ........84
[A Rec.Mode] c Text ...............................83
menu ......................... 58, 216 F Digital Panorama ........88
[C Movie] menu ........ 59, 217 P Fish-eye ........................86
[W Setting] menu ....... 60, 218 Q Sketch ...........................86
9 Green Mode ................. 72 o Miniature .....................86
i Delete ................. 132, 142 Numerics
x Tele ............................... 74
16-frame shooting I .........92
w Wide ............................ 74 1cm Macro I .....................99
y Magnify ....................... 141
f Four-/Nine-image A
display ............................. 134 AC adapter .........................35
g Self-timer ...................... 90 Auto + Red-eye c .............97
j Continuous Shooting .... 92 Auto F .......................105
I 16-frame Shooting ........ 92 Auto Bracketing .................95
AC Burst Shooting ........... 92 AUTO ISO Range ............110
i Remote Control ............ 93 Auto Picture Mode .............70
h 0-sec Remote Control ... 94 Auto Power Off ................188
a Auto Bracketing ........... 95 Auto, ................................97
b Auto Picture ................. 70 Auto-Macro function ...........99
R Program ....................... 71 Automatic Tracking AF ....101
8 N Handheld Night Snap ... 77 AV cable ..........................149
A Night Scene ................. 77
Appendix

B Night Scene Portrait ..... 77 B

D Landscape .................... 68 B&W/Sepia filter ...............158
d Blue Sky ...................... 68 Basic mode ........................72
E Flower ........................... 68 Battery level indicator ........34
F Portrait .......................... 78 Blink Detection ...................66
C Natural Skin Tone ......... 78 Blue Sky Mode ...................68
Q Surf & Snow ................. 81 Brightness filter ................158
\ Sport ............................. 81 Brightness Level ..............186
c Digital SR ................... 77 Built-in memory ................168
G Kids .............................. 79 Burst Shooting AC ............92
K Sunset ........................ 77
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C Error messages ...............212
Calendar display .............. 135 EV Compensation ............107
Camera shake ... 75, 112, 125 Extract Color filter ............158
Capture Mode Palette ....... 67 F
Changing volume ............ 177 Face Detection ...........69, 117
Charging a battery ............. 31
Face Recall ......................113
Checking the memory File number ......................128
card ................................... 40 Filter .................................126
City name ........................ 221
Filters .........................86, 158
Color filter ........................ 158 Fireworks Mode .................77
Connecting to a TV .......... 149 Fish-eye filter ...................158
Connecting to AV
Fish-eye Mode ...................86
Equipment ....................... 149 Flash Mode ........................97
Continuous Shooting j .... 92 Flash Off a ........................97
Contrast ........................... 112
Flash On + Red-eye d ......97
Copy ................................ 168 Flash On b ........................97
Cropping .......................... 153 Flower Mode ......................68
D Fluores. Light J ..............105
Date and time setting 46, 178 Focus Assist ....................102
Date Imprint ..................... 118 Focus Mode .......................99
Daylight G ....................... 105 Focusing ............................99
Daylight saving time .......... 45 Focusing Area ..................101
Default settings ................ 216 Folder display ..................135
Delete i ................. 132, 142 Folder Name ....................184
Destination ...................... 181 Food Mode .........................68
Digital Filter ..................... 158 Format .............................176
Digital Panorama Mode ..... 88 Four-image display f .....134 8
Digital SR Mode ................ 77 Four-way controller ......51, 53
Frame Composite ............163 Appendix
Digital Zoom ................ 74, 76
Display brightness ........... 186 Frame Composite Mode ....84
Display language ............. 183 Frame rate .......................124
Dividing movies ............... 167 G
DPOF settings ................. 171 Green Button .......51, 53, 120
D-Range Setting .............. 108 Green Mode .......................72
Drive Mode ........................ 90
Guide indications ...............25
E H
Editing movies ................. 166
Handheld Night Snap Mode
Electronic level display ...... 26
...........................................77
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 Highlight Correction ......... 108 Natural Skin Tone Mode ....78
Histogram .......................... 25 Night Scene Mode .............77
Hometown ................. 45, 181 Night Scene Portrait
Mode ..................................77
I Nine-image display f .....134
Image Storage Capacity .. 224 NTSC ...............................185
Infinity s ........................... 99 Number of pixels ..............103
Info Display ........................ 22
Initial Settings .................... 42 O
Installing a battery ............. 32 4/W button ...51, 53
Installing the Software ..... 196 Operating the menus .........55
Instant Review ................... 66 Optional accessory ..........222
Intelligent Zoom ................. 74
P
K PAL ..................................185
Kids Mode ......................... 79 Pet Mode ...........................80
Photo processing lab .......171
L Picture Transfer Protocol
Landscape Mode ............... 68 .........................................200
Language setting ....... 42, 183 Pixel Mapping ..................190
M Playback ..................132, 133
Macintosh ........................ 195 Playback Mode
Macro q ............................ 99 Palette ......................136, 219
Magnify y ....................... 141 Playing back movies ........133
Manual Focus \ ............. 99 Portrait Mode .....................78
Manual K ....................... 105 Power Saving ...................187
Mass Storage Class ........ 200 Power switch ..........40, 50, 52
8 MediaImpression ............. 194 Press fully
Memory ........................... 128 (shutter release button) ......66
Press halfway
Appendix

3 button .............. 51, 53

Miniature filter .................. 158 (shutter release button) ......65
Miniature mode .................. 86 Product Registration ........198
Movie ............................... 122 Program Mode ...................71
Movie menu ............... 59, 217 Protect Z ......................146
Movie SR (Movie Shake Provided Software ...........194
Reduction) Function ........ 125 PTP ..................................200
MSC ................................ 200 R
N Rec. Mode Menu .......58, 216
Natural Skin Tone filter .... 158 Rec. Mode Palette .............67
Recorded Pixels .......103, 124
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Recording movies ............ 122 Starburst filter ..................158
Red-eye Compensation ... 162 Starting-up in the Playback
Red-eye reduction cd ..... 97 Mode ..................................41
Registering menu items ... 120 Start-up screen ................189
Remote Control Unit .......... 93 Strap ..................................30
Reset ............................... 191 Stretch Filter ....................154
Resize ............................. 152 Sunset Mode ......................77
Retro filter ........................ 158 Surf & Snow Mode .............81
Rotating ........................... 140 System Requirements .....194
S T
Saturation ........................ 111 Text Mode ..........................83
Saving as still picture Time imprint .....................118
(movie) ............................ 167 Toy Camera filter .............158
Saving pictures by date ... 184 Tungsten Light I ............105
Saving settings ................ 128 TV ....................................149
SD Memory Card ............... 37
Select Time ..................... 182 U
Self-timer g ...................... 90 USB Connection ..............199
Sensitivity ........................ 109 User Registration .............198
Setting Menu ............. 60, 218 V
Shade H ......................... 105 Video output format .........185
Shadow Correction .......... 108 Volume change ................133
Shake Reduction ..... 112, 125
Sharpness ....................... 111 W
Shooting information ......... 21 White Balance ..................105
Shooting Mode .................. 67 Windows ..........................195
Shutter release World Time ......................181 8
button .................... 50, 52, 65
Sketch filter ...................... 158 Z Appendix
Sketch mode ..................... 86 Zoom ..................................74
Slideshow ........................ 138 Zoom lever .........................50
Small Face Filter ............. 156
Smile ............................... 117
Soft filter .......................... 158
Sound settings ................. 177
Sound type ...................... 178
Specifications .................. 223
Sport Mode ........................ 81
Standard = ..................... 99

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Memo
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(http://www.pentax.jp)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex,
FRANCE S.A.S. FRANCE
(European Headquarters) (HQ -http://www.pentax.eu)
(France - http://www.pentax.fr)
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DEUTSCHLAND GmbH GERMANY
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UK LTD. SL3 8PN, U.K.
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AMERICAS CORPORATION U.S.A.
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PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7,
CANADA INC. CANADA
(http://www.pentax.ca)
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang
CHINA CO., LTD. Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 CHINA
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• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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