Pentax Optio S User Manual Page 1

Digital CameraOperating ManualTo ensure the best performance fromyour camera, please read the OperatingManual before using the camera.e01_kb341_cover_

14Getting Started15Getting StartedCautionUsing the AC Adapter (optional)If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect thecamera to a

17Getting Started16Getting Started Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard•Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the

19Getting Started18Getting StartedSetting the Home TownYou can choose the city (Home Town) inwhich you will use the camera.zPress the four-way control

21Getting Started20Getting StartednWhen you have finished the settings, press the OK but-ton when the clock reaches 00 seconds.The camera is ready to

23Quick Start22Quick StartQuick StartcPress the shutter release button.The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1second (Instant Review) and

25Quick Start24Quick StartQuick StartDeleting the displayed image.During this time you can erasethe image by pressing the button (The Delete screen wi

27Quick Start26Quick StartViewing images on a PCOnce you have installed the USB driver on your PC, you can viewrecorded images and edit them on your P

28Common Operations29Common OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsCommon OperationsTurning the Camera On and OffzPress the power switch. (The power swit

30Common Operations31Common OperationsPlayback ModebuttonDeletes the image. (☞p.84)buttonProtects the image from erasure. (☞p.87)Zoom / / buttondis

33Common Operations32Common OperationsCautionWhen you press the MENU button, the menus are displayed on theLCD monitor. You can set functions, save th

Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S Digital Camera.Please read this manual before using the camera in order to getthe most out of all the features

 [ Set-up] MenuItem Description ReferenceFormat For formatting the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCardp.110World Time For setting the world timep.114SoundF

37Taking Pictures36Taking PicturesSelecting the Focus Mode Focus ModezPress the or button in Capture mode.The focus mode changes each time the butt

Caution38Taking Pictures39Taking PicturesmemoSelecting the Flash Mode• The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to , continu-ous shooting or inf

40Taking Pictures41Taking PicturesCautionSelecting the Recorded PixelsYou can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2048 ×1536], [1600 × 1200], [

42Taking Pictures43Taking PicturesAdjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance)You can take pictures in natural colors by adjustin

44Taking Pictures45Taking PicturesChanging the AF Area (Focusing Area)You can change the angle of the autofocus area.zSelect [Focusing Area] on the [

46Taking Pictures47Taking PicturesSetting the SensitivityYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the sur-roundings. SensitivityzSele

48Taking Pictures49Taking PicturesSetting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp orsoft outlines.zSele

50Taking Pictures51Taking PicturesSetting the Image Contrast (Contrast)You can set the image contrast.zSelect [Contrast] on the [ Rec.Mode] menu.xUse

Caution53Taking Pictures52Taking PicturesTaking PicturesSetting the Functions (Standard Mode)In Standard mode ( ), you can set all the camera function

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERASufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but pleasepay particular attention to the warnings indicat

54Taking Pictures55Taking PicturesnvzxczxcvbSelecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)You can select the Picture mode a

56Taking Pictures57Taking PicturesCautionKeeping the shutter release button pressedIf you keep the shutter release button pressed for more thanone sec

58Taking Pictures59Taking PicturesCautionnMove the camera to the right andtake the second picture.Repeat the above procedure to takethe third and subs

61Taking PicturesCaution60Taking PicturesnzxcvbTaking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode)You can take pictures using digital filters.

63Taking Pictures62Taking PicturesTaking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode)You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view themby the parallel me

65Taking Pictures64Taking Pictures Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and crossmethodAs our eyes are positioned about 6 – 7 cm apart, there i

67Taking Pictures66Taking Pictures Example of a 3D pictureCaution How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewerPrint out the pictures so that th

69Taking Pictures68Taking PicturesmemoUsing the Self-TimerThe picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter releasebutton is pressed.zPress the f

71Taking Pictures70Taking PicturesUsing the ZoomYou can use the zoom to take pictures in Tele or Wide mode.zPress the Zoom button in Capturemode.:make

73Taking Pictures72Taking PicturesTaking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie)This mode lets you take movie pictures at a delayed frame rateso th

To users of this camera• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the cameramay not function correctly when used in surrounding

74Taking Pictures75Taking PictureszPress the MENU button in Capturemode.xPress the four-way controller() to select [Memory].cPress the four-way cont

76Recording and Playback77Recording and PlaybackYou can record sound. The recordable time is displayed on theLCD monitor according to how much space i

78Recording and PlaybackYou can add a voice memo to a captured image.zEnter the playback mode andchoose the image to which youwant to add a voice memo

79Playback/Erasing/EditingCautionPlaying Back Still PicturesSee “Playing Back Images” (p.24), or “Playing Back Previous orNext Images” (p.25).Zoom Dis

81Playback/Erasing/EditingPlaying Back Movie PicturesYou can play back Movie pictures. A guide to operation is dis-played on the LCD monitor during pl

83Playback/Erasing/Editing82Playback/Erasing/EditingSlideshowYou can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard continuously.zEnter

84Playback/Erasing/Editing85Playback/Erasing/EditingErasing a Voice Memo onlyIf an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memowithout erasing

86Playback/Erasing/Editing87Playback/Erasing/EditingCautionProtecting Images/sound from Deletion (Protect)You can protect images/sound from being acci

88Playback/Erasing/EditingViewing Images on a TV89Playback/Erasing/EditingBy using the AV cable, you can capture and play back imageson a TV or other

90Playback/Erasing/Editing91Playback/Erasing/EditingCautioncUse the four-way controller () toselect the number of prints, thenpress the four-way con

54Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·······································45Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Meterin

93Playback/Erasing/Editing92Playback/Erasing/EditingChanging the Image SizeBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you canmake the file

95Playback/Erasing/Editing94Playback/Erasing/EditingTrimming ImagesYou can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image.zPress the MENU butt

97Playback/Erasing/Editing96Playback/Erasing/EditingCautionViewing Images with your PCBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader andimage

98Playback/Erasing/Editing99Playback/Erasing/EditingbClick [Next] and then click [Finish].Reboot your computer after the screen closes.nTurn your came

100Playback/Erasing/Editing101Playback/Erasing/EditingDisplaying and copying images using ACDSee™zTurn your computer on.xMake sure the camera is turne

bTrim the picture.If you move the mouse pointer onto the dotted line aroundthe picture, the pointer changes to a symbol. Trim thepicture by pressing

104Playback/Erasing/Editing105Playback/Erasing/EditingDisconnecting your camera from your PCDisconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 2000/Me)zDo

107Playback/Erasing/Editing106Playback/Erasing/EditingCautionViewing Images with your MacintoshBy using the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or card reader

108Playback/Erasing/Editing109Playback/Erasing/EditingDisplaying and copying images using ACDSee™zTurn your Macintosh on.xMake sure the camera is turn

111Settings110SettingsChanging the Sound SettingsYou can change the volume of the start-up sound, shutter soundand button sounds. You can also change

7Picture ModeContents of the Operating ManualThis Operating manual contains the following chapters.Cautionindicates the reference page number for anex

113Settings112SettingsSetting the Date StyleYou can set the style in which the date is displayed on the cam-era. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/

115SettingscSwitch [ ] and [ ] with the four-way controller ().: The time in the country selected in World Time will be dis-played.: The time in the

117Settings116SettingsChanging the Video Output FormatYou can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking orplaying back images on a TV monitor.

119Settings118SettingsSetting the Quick Delete FunctionWhen the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screenwill be displayed when [Delete] o

121Settings120SettingsResetting to Default Settings (Reset)You can reset all the settings other than the date and time, lan-guage, world time and alar

123Settings122SettingsYou can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display aselected image.Checking the AlarmzPress the MENU button.xPress th

124Appendix125AppendixRefer to following list of city and code names for setting the world time.AppendixList of City NamesCodePPGCity namesPagopagoCod

126Appendix127AppendixDeletingThe largest file number has been assigned toan image and no more images can be saved.Insert a new SD Memory Card/MultiMe

128Appendix129AppendixProblemCauseRemedySubject is not infocusSubject difficult tofocus onSubjects difficult to focus on usingautofocus: objects with

130Appendix131Appendix30 sec. × 33.34 megapixels (total pixels) 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD witha primary color filterStill JPEG (Exif2.2), DCF,

98Name of PartsFrontBackPower switchRemote control receiverShutter release buttonBuilt-in flashFlashlight sensorLensSelf-timer lampDC input terminalMi

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135AppendixDeclaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 forClass B Personal Computers and PeripheralsWe: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc.Located at:

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11Getting Started10Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and passthe other end through the loop.Getting StartedAttaching the StrapFoc

13Getting Started12Getting StartedCautionInstalling the BatteryInstall the battery provided. When using the camera for the firsttime, charge the batte