Pentax Optio A20 User Manual

• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.57756 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 200601-200609 Printed in Philippine

8Deleting All Images ... 123Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from N

98Taking Pictures4To use the shake reduction function for still pictures (p.51), you need to set [Shake Reduction] to [O (On)] in the [A Rec. Mode] me

99Taking Pictures4You can select the Instant Review time from [Off (no display)], [0.5 sec.], [1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.] and [5 sec.].1 Press the ME

100Taking Pictures4You can assign one of the following functions to the Green button; [Green Mode] (p.52), [Shake Reduction] (p.51), and [Fn Setting]

101Taking Pictures4You can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by p

102Taking Pictures4The initial settings for Fn SettingFunctions that can be registered on Fn Settingstill picture mode Movie modeInitial settings (2)

103Taking Pictures4You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] m

104Taking Pictures4You can set the color saturation.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controlle

105Taking Pictures4You can set the image contrast.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller

1064Taking PicturesSaving the SettingsYou can save the settings for the menus after turning off the camera (Memory function).Select [O On] to save the

107Taking Pictures41 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].3 Press

9This operating manual contains the following chapters.1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––This chapter explains what you need

1085Recording and Playback of SoundRecording and Playback of SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)You can record sound. The recordable time appe

1095Recording and Playback of Sound5 Press the shutter release button.Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.6 Press the four-way cont

1105Recording and Playback of SoundPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.1 Press the Q Playback button in

1115Recording and Playback of SoundAdding a Voice MemoYou can add a voice memo to a captured image.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way cont

1125Recording and Playback of Sound1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the still picture with the voice memo that

1136Playback/Deleting/EditingPlayback/Deleting/EditingPlaying Back ImagesYou can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is insert

1146Playback/Deleting/Editing3 Press the MENU button.Zoom playback ends.You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing x/y on t

1156Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include playback, f

1166Playback/Deleting/EditingShooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the OK button changes the display mod

1176Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can display nine images at the same time.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select an

10Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.180)

1186Playback/Deleting/EditingIn calendar display, the recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. You can select images

1196Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously.1 Enter the Playback mode a

1206Playback/Deleting/Editing7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the effect.8 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [Sound Effect].9 Use

1216Playback/Deleting/EditingDeleting Images, Movies and SoundsYou can delete a single image, movie or sound.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the fou

1226Playback/Deleting/EditingIf an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image.1 Enter the Playback mode and use

1236Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can delete all the images, movies and sounds at once.1 Enter the Playback mode and press the Green button twice.The D

1246Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.1 Enter the Playback mode and pres

1256Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Press the Green button.A confirmation dialog appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]

1266Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted.1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way c

1276Playback/Deleting/Editing7Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].8 Press the OK button.You can protect all the images, movies and so

11FrontBackNames of PartsPower switch, Power indicator (green)MicrophoneSelf-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF lightFlashPC/AV terminalShutter release buttonDC

1286Playback/Deleting/EditingViewing Images on AV EquipmentBy using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images on a TV or other equipment

1296Playback/Deleting/EditingWhen the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can be displayed using the remote control unit E or F (optional).

1306Playback/Deleting/EditingSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Forma

1316Playback/Deleting/Editing6 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of copies.7 Use the Green button to select [O (On)/P (Off) ]of [D

1326Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3).The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2

1336Playback/Deleting/EditingDirect Printing Using PictBridgeBy connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB

1346Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print One].2 Press the OK button.The Print this image screen appears.3 Use

1356Playback/Deleting/Editing9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the paper size.You can select only the paper sizes available with the prin

1366Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF setting].2 Press the OK button.The DPOF setting screen appears.Use the

1376Playback/Deleting/EditingEditing ImagesBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You

12Four-way controllerIn this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below.Guide IndicationsA guide to available button operat

1386Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size.6 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Quality Lev

1396Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can crop a part of a picture and save it as a separate image.1 Use the four-way controller (45) in Playback mode to s

1406Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can rotate a displayed image on the LCD monitor.1 In Playback mode, use the four-way controller (45) to select the im

1416Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters.You can select from thirteen filters: [B&W], [Sep

1426Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select (Eight colors).The color bar appears.6 Use the four-way controller (45) to

1436Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the digital filter. You can select from five fi

1446Playback/Deleting/Editing7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].8 Press the OK button.The edited image is saved wit

1456Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter.1 Use the four-way contro

1466Playback/Deleting/Editing6 Press the OK button.The overwrite confirmation screen appears.7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]

1476Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture or divide a movie into two.1 Use the four-way con

131Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

1486Playback/Deleting/Editing7 Press the four-way controller (2) to play back a movie. Press (2) again to pause the movie at the point you want to sav

1496Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen.6 Press the OK button.The Extract screen appears.7 Press the four-way control

1506Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can remove red-eye (a phenomenon that occurs when the flash reflects from the subject’s eyes) from your pictures.1 In

1516Playback/Deleting/EditingIf the camera does not detect the red-eye, remove it manually.5 Press the OK button.The message [Select the area to compe

1526Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera.1 Us

1536Playback/Deleting/Editing8 Press the OK button.The edited image is saved with the recorded pixels of 3M.To switch to the screen for registering a

1546Playback/Deleting/EditingCopying FilesYou can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This funct

1556Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [  ] and press the OK button.All the files are copied to the SD Memory Card

1567SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsYou can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.1 Press the f

1577Settings4 Press the Green button, while displaying [USER] in the upper-right corner of the screen, and use the four-way controller (45) to select

141Getting StartedPowering the CameraInstall the battery provided with the camera.1 Open the battery/card cover.Slide the battery/card cover in the di

1587SettingsFormatting will delete all the files on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the files in the built-in memory if there is n

1597SettingsYou can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound. You

1607Settings3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound].4 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the fou

1617SettingsYou can use the sound recorded on the camera for sound settings. The first two seconds of the selected sound file will be played as [USER]

1627SettingsYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Select [mm/dd/yy],

1637Settings8 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Date].9 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to month.10 Use the four

1647SettingsThe date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)” (p.26) serve as the Home Time settin

1657Settings7 Use the four-way controller (3) to select [DST].8 Use the four-way controller (45) to select [O (On) / P (Off)].Select [O (On)] if the D

1667SettingsYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.You can select from [English], [French], [German], [Spa

1677SettingsYou can select the folder name style from [Standard] or [Date]. When you select [Date], pictures and sound files are saved in separate fol

15Getting Started1Use the battery charger to charge the battery before installing it in the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-us

1687SettingsYou can change the USB Connection mode depending on whether the USB cable is to be connected to a printer (PictBridge) or a computer.1 Sel

1697SettingsYou can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV.1 Select [Video Out] on the [H Set-up] menu.2 Pre

1707SettingsYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by seven levels.1 Select [Brightness Level] on the [H Set-up] menu.2 Use the four-way con

1717SettingsBy setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the camera without performing any operations for a certain period, you can

1727SettingsYou can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed after a fixed time.1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [H Set

1737SettingsYou can return all the settings other than the date and time, world time, Language/ , and video out to the default settings.1 Select [Rese

1748AppendixAppendixList of CityThis is a list of cities which you can select for the World Time.Region City Region CityNorthAmericaHonoluluAfrica/Wes

1758AppendixDefault SettingsThe table below lists the factory default settings.Last Memory SettingYes : The current setting (last memory) is saved whe

1768Appendixz [H Set-up] MenuItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageMemoryFlash Mode On - Yes p.81Drive Mode Off - Yesp.72 to p.75Foc

1778Appendixz Playback Mode Palette ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageLanguage/According to initial settingYes No p.26Folde

16Getting Started1• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 150 (at 23°C with the LCD

1788Appendixz Capture Mode and FunctionsYes: Available No: Not available*1: If you enter this mode when LCD is set to Off, the LCD monitor returns to

1798Appendixz Capture Mode and Default Setting of Each FunctionBlank means no changes of settings.*1: Auto and Auto + Red-eye cannot be selected.*2: M

1808AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.USB cable I-USB17 (∗)AV cable I-AVC7 (∗)Camera case O-

1818AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.Shake Reduction is OFF The Shake Reduction p

1828AppendixMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.Camera cannot play this image and soundYou

1838AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyCamera will not turn onBattery is not installed Check if a battery is installed. If not, install a batt

1848AppendixVery occasionally, static electricity may cause malfunction of the camera. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the c

1858AppendixMain SpecificationsCameraImage Storage Capacity and Recording Time (When using a 256 MB SD Memory Card)Still PicturesMovie* The above tabl

1868AppendixWhite Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, ManualLens Focal Length 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm (equivalent to 38 mm - 11

1878AppendixPower SupplyExposure Mechanism AE Metering TTL metering by sensor (multi-segment, center-weighted, spot)Capture Modes Green, Mode Palette

17Getting Started1The battery charger supplied with the camera is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz

1888AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

1898Appendix• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in

1908AppendixFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX IMAGING COMPANYA Division of PE

1928AppendixInformation on disposal for users1. In the European UnionIf your product is marked with this symbol, it means that usedelectrical/electron

1938AppendixIndexAAC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19AC plug cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Access lamp . . . . . . . . . . .

1948AppendixLLens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Light Metering mode . . . . . . . . . . 91MMacro mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1958AppendixSymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9TTake Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Take Still Pictures . . . . . . . .

Memo

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Thank you for buying the PENTAX Digital Camera.Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and fu

18Getting Started1Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the WorldABBFCSNorth America U.S.A., Canada 9Europe, Former Soviet UnionIcel

19Getting Started1If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter kit K-AC8 (optional) is re

20Getting Started1To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “For using

211Getting StartedInstalling the SD Memory CardAn SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a

22Getting Started1Data BackupVery occasionally, data stored in the built-in memory becomes unreadable. As a backup measure, we recommend that you down

23Getting Started1Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose.Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer i

24Getting Started1 Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality• The table above indicates the approximate number of images and record

25Getting Started1 Approximate Recordable Time by Size (Recorded Pixels) and QualityThe default setting is C.• The table above indicates the approxim

261Getting StartedInitial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears whe

27Getting Started13 Press the OK button.4 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [W].5 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the de

1Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbo

28Getting Started16 Press the four-way controller (3).The frame moves to [Date].7 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to the month.8 Use

29Getting Started1• When the Initial Settings screen is displayed, you can cancel the setting operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MEN

302Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesThe simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depen

31Quick Start2The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.Press halfwayThe focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release

322Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesYou can display the still picture you have just taken.1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a

33Quick Start21 Press the Green button when playing back an image.The screen for deleting the image appears.2 Press the four-way controller (2) to sel

343Common OperationsCommon OperationsTurning the Camera On and Off1Press the power switch.The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and

35Common Operations31 Confirm the SD Memory Card is set in the camera.2 Hold down the Q Playback button for more than four seconds in Capture Mode.The

363Common OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsShake Reduction preview buttonEnables you to review an image compensated with the shake reduction system

37Common Operations3w/x Zoom buttonPress w/f in single-image display to switch to nine-image display. Press x/y to return to the previous display. (1p

2 Caution• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.• Do not charge any batteries

38Common Operations3For playing back voice recording files (1p.110)(2) : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.(45) : Selects a recorde

39Common Operations3Shutter release buttonWhen pressed, starts recording. When pressed again, stops recording.When pressed for more than one second, r

403Common OperationsSetting the MenusWhen you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and

41Common Operations36 Press the Q Playback button.The setting is saved and the camera returns to playback status.6 Press the OK button or the four-way

42Common Operations3Example of Menu OperationOKOKOKOKRec. ModeMENUExitRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceAF SettingAE MeteringSensitivityAWB10MA

43Common Operations3[A Rec.Mode] MenuMenu ListItem Description PageRecorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p.83Quality Level For selecting

44Common Operations3[H Set-up] MenuItem Description PageFormat For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.158SoundFor adjusting the operat

453Common OperationsOperating the Mode PaletteOnce you press the four-way controller (3), the Mode Palette appears on the LCD monitor. You can edit an

46Common Operations3OVoice Recording mode Records audio, such as voices.p.108qPicture modeLandscape modeLets you capture the natural colors of landsca

47Common Operations3Playback Mode PaletteIcon Item Description PageSlideshow For playing recorded images successivelyp.119Resize For changing the size

3• If lightning should be present during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the pr

484Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking PicturesCapture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images.• To chan

49Taking Pictures4Histogram DisplayThe brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis shows the brightness (darkest at the lef

50Taking Pictures4A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (dist

51Taking Pictures4This camera has a CCD shifting shake reduction system to compensate for image blur caused by camera shake. The shake reduction funct

52Taking Pictures4In the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the shutter release button.1 Press the Green button in Capture

53Taking Pictures4The list below shows the settings for the Green Mode.You can assign other functions to the Green button. (p.100)Flash modeThe defaul

54Taking Pictures4In (Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landsc

55Taking Pictures4• In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fixed to ±0.0. (1p.94)• When the camera selects Portrait mode, “Face Recognition AF” and “Fa

56Taking Pictures4R (Program mode), (Shutter Priority mode) and (Manual Exposure mode) allow you to take pictures with various aperture and shutte

57Taking Pictures41 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Progr

4• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems

58Taking Pictures46 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a desired shutter speed.The proper aperture value will be set automatically.If the came

59Taking Pictures47 Press the OK button.The camera is ready for taking pictures.Set other functions when necessary.“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p

60Taking Pictures4You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are nine available modes in Picture mode.1Press the four-way

61Taking Pictures42Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired mode.For example, select q (Landscape mode).3Press the OK button.4Press the

62Taking Pictures4In (Portrait mode) and (Kids mode), “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are activated. When you point the camera at

63Taking Pictures45 Press the OK button.The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode.When the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a

64Taking Pictures4In E (Pet mode), you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet. Select the appropriate icon depending on what color

65Taking Pictures4This mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important documen

66Taking Pictures4You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capt

67Taking Pictures4Blur reduction mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Shutter speed and

5• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in

68Taking Pictures4This mode enables you to take movies and sounds.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use t

69Taking Pictures4If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, the movie will be taken for as long as you keep the button

70Taking Pictures4You can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the

71Taking Pictures47 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green butto

72Taking Pictures4In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press the four-way

73Taking Pictures4You can switch the Drive mode to [Continuous Shooting] mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pre

74Taking Pictures4You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).1 Press the f

75Taking Pictures4You can not only shoot images with the shutter button, but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the remote

76Taking Pictures4You can use the zoom to change the size of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.1 Press the zoom button in Capture mod

77Taking Pictures4The digital zoom is set to [O(On)] in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to [P

6For using your camera safely ... 1Care to be Taken During Handling...

784Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsFocus ModeSelecting the Focus Mode=Standard (Autofocus mode)The camera focuses on the object in the au

79Taking Pictures41 Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode.2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select the focus mode.3 Press the OK but

80Taking Pictures4After you determine the focus point, press the OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen.Press the

81Taking Pictures4Flash ModeSelecting the Flash ModeAutoThe flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.aFlash OffThe flash will

82Taking Pictures41 Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the flash mode.3 Press the OK butto

83Taking Pictures4You can select the number of recorded pixels from [10M], [7M], [5M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640].The more pixels there are, the lar

84Taking Pictures44 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recording pixels.The number of shots for the selected recording pixels appears.5 Pr

85Taking Pictures4You can select the image compression ratio.The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The Recorded Pixels se

86Taking Pictures4The light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of pictures. Adjust the white balance to reproduce the n

87Taking Pictures4Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance.1 Select K (Manual) on the Whi

7Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode) ... 54Using the Exposure Mode and Other Fuctions...

88Taking Pictures4You can set the autofocus area and focusing method.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [ARec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the f

89Taking Pictures44 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area.6 Pres

90Taking Pictures4The auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. The function helps you to focus on the subject under the conditi

91Taking Pictures4You can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.AE Metering Modes1 Press the MEN

92Taking Pictures4Sensitivity (ISO sensitivity) is a value indicating how much the CCD senses light. Low value equals low sensitivity, and high value

93Taking Pictures43 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sensitivity.5 Press

94Taking Pictures4The overall brightness of pictures can be changed by adjusting the EV compensation value (amount of light that the CCD receives). Th

95Taking Pictures4You can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] men

96Taking Pictures44 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].The re

97Taking Pictures4When you set [Movie anti-shake] to [O (On)], you can compensate for camera shake, which is more likely to occur while taking movies.