Pentax Optio S60 User Manual

Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.AP012401/ENG Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2005FOM 01.09.2005 Printed in

8Playback/Deleting/Editing 92Playing Back Images ... 92Playing Back Still Pictu

986Playback/Deleting/EditingDeletingYou can delete images and sound recordings one at a time.1 Enter th e Playback mod e and use the four-way contro

996Playback/Deleting/EditingIf an image has a voice memo, you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image.1 Enter th e Playback mod e and use

1006Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can delete all the images and sounds at once.1 Press t he i Delete button twice in Playback mode.The Delete All scree

1016Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted.1 Press th e MENU butto n in Playbac k mode.The [Q Play

1026Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can protect all the images and sounds.1 Press th e MENU butto n in Playbac k mode.The [Q Playback] menu appears.2 Use

1036Playback/Deleting/EditingViewing Images on a TVBy usin g the AV cab le, you can c apture a nd play ba ck ima ges on a TV or other equipme nt w

1046Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previousimage while watching the images on a TV.1 Press

1056Playback/Deleting/EditingSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)You can print the images on the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory using a DPOF (Di

1066Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies, then pr ess the f our-way co ntroller (3).The frame mo

1076Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Press th e MENU butto n in Playbac k mode.The [Q Playback] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D

9Appendix 132List of Cit y Codes ... ... ... ... ... 132Optional Accessories ...

1086Playback/Deleting/EditingDirect Printing Using PictBridgeBy connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-US

1096Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to sel ect [Print On e].2 Press t he OK button.The Print One screen appears.3 Use the

1106Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pri nt All].2 Press t he OK button.The Print All screen appears.3 Use the f

1116Playback/Deleting/EditingDisconnect the camera from the printer when you have finished printing.1 Turn the camera off.2 Disconnect the USB cable

1126Playback/Deleting/EditingEdit ing I mag esBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. Y

1136Playback/Deleting/Editing6 Use the four-way controller (45) to change the rec ord ed pix els.7 Press t he four-way c ontroller (3).The frame move

1146Playback/Deleting/EditingThe digital filters consist of eight color filters (black-and-white, sepia, red, green, blue, black-and-white + red, blac

1156Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a digital filter. The filter effect is created and the image appears on the

1166Playback/Deleting/EditingCopying File sYou can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This func

1176Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [ 5 ] and pre ss the OK button.All the files are copied to the SD Memory Ca

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1187SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsFormatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in

1197SettingsYou can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation sound.

1207SettingsYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date and time appears on the camera.1 Select [D

1217Settings6 Press t he four-way c ontroller (5).The frame moves to month.7 Press t he four-way c ontroller (23) to change the month.Set the day and

1227SettingsThe date and time selected in “Initial Setting” (p.28) serve as the Home Time setting.You can display the time in a city other than the Ho

1237Settings6 Use the four- way cont roller (45) to turn [DST] O (On) or P (Off) an d press the fo ur-way con troller (3).The frame moves to W (Home T

1247Settings1 Select [Screen Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu.2 Press t he four-way c ontroller (5).The Screen Setting screen appears.You can display

1257Settings8 Press the OK button four times.The camera is ready to take or play back images.You can choose the background design and color of the LCD

1267SettingsYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, I

1277SettingsYou can choose the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV or other video device.1 Select [Video Out] on the

11This operating manual contains the following chapters.1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––This chapter explains what you nee

1287SettingsYou 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

1297SettingsYou can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-u

1307SettingsYou can choose the functions you use most frequently from those listed in the [A Rec. Mode] menu and register them on the four-way control

1317Settings1 Align the mode dial with one of the following; d , R , + , . , H , =.2 Press t he 0 button in Capture mode.The functions registered on t

1328AppendixAppendixList of City CodesRefer to the following list of city codes when setting the World Time.TYOTokyoJNBJohannesburgGUMGuamISTIstanbulS

1338AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.AC adapter D-AC5USB cable I-USB7 (∗)AV cable I-AVC7 (∗

1348AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.Messages during shootingMessages during playb

1358AppendixMessages for bothMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.Memory card error Shootin

1368AppendixTroublesh ootingProblem Cause RemedyCamera will not turn onBatteries are not installedCheck batteries are installed .If not, install batte

1378AppendixSubject is not in focusSubject is difficult to focus onSubjects are difficult to focus on using autofocus: objects with little contrast (b

12Checking the Contents of the PackageCameraOptio S60StrapO-ST20 (∗)Software (CD-ROM)S-SW32AV cableI-AVC7 (∗)USB cableI-USB7 (∗)Two AA alkaline batter

1388AppendixMain SpecificationsApproximate Image Storage Capacity (when using the built-in memory (11MB))Approximate Image Storage Capacity (when usin

1398AppendixWhite Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, ManualLens Focal Length 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm (equivalent to 35 mm - 10

1408AppendixRemote Control Unit Remote control E, F (sold separately) Both instant shutter release and release after a 3-second delay are possible.Zoo

1418AppendixIndexSymbolsButtonsi Delete button 14, 37Q Playback button 14, 34, 36, 37, 380 button 14, 36, 37x (Tele) 14, 32, 42, 57, 59, 87, 92, 9

1428AppendixChanging the Date and Time 120Changing the Display Language 126Checking the SD Memory Card 25Compression rate 72Connecting to the Prin

1438AppendixNine Image Display 96NTSC 31, 127Number of Pixels 71Number of Recordable Images 17, 24OOK button 14, 36, 37Optional Accessories 133O

1448AppendixTTaking Movies 57Taking Pictures 32, 46Text (Picture Mode) 53Tungsten Light (White Balance) 73TV 103Two-in-One 65UUSB Connection Mod

1458AppendixMemo

1468AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

13FrontBackNames of PartsShutter release buttonRemote control receiverSelf-timer lampPower switchFlashPC/AV terminalLensDC input terminalTerminal cove

14Guide IndicationsA guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation.The buttons are indicated as shown below.Names o

151Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapPass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.

161Getting StartedPowering the CameraInsert the batteries in the camera. Use two AA alkaline, AA lithium, AA Ni-MH, or AA nickel manganese batteries o

17Getting Started1• Number of Recordable Images and Playback Time (at 23°C with new batteries)The following shows the number of shots and playback tim

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

18Getting Started1If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, we recommend using the AC adapter D-AC5 (option)

19Getting Started1AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is designed to switch automatically to the voltage (100-240V) and frequency (50Hz, 60Hz) of the electric

20Getting Started1Main Socket Types in the Major Countries and Regions of the WorldABBFCSNorth America U.S.A., Canada 9Europe, Former Soviet UnionIcel

211Getting StartedInstal ling the SD Memory CardThis camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images and sounds are recorded on the SD Memory Card or t

22Getting Started1Data BackupVery occasionally, malfunction of the camera may cause data stored in the built-in memory to become unreadable. As a back

23Getting Started1Choose the number of recorded pixels and quality best suited to your purpose.Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels pr

24Getting Started1 Appropriate Quality According to Use (Auto Select Mode)The default setting is Super. Approximate Number of Recordable Images by

251Getting StartedTurning the Camera On and Off1Press t he power sw itch.The camera turns on.The lens cover opens and the lens extends when the came

26Getting Started1When the camera is turned on in the Playback Only mode, the lens does not extend. Use this mode when you want to immediately play ba

27Getting Started1Voice Recording Only mode is for recording sound only. The lens does not extend in this mode.You can use the camera as a voice recor

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

281Getting StartedInitia l S ett i ngAfter purchasing the camera, before using it for the first time set the language, date and time.If the Initial Se

29Getting Started15 Press f our-way c ontroller (3).The frame moves to [DST] (Daylight Saving Time).6 Use four-way controller (45) to s el ec t O (On

30Getting Started1Set the current date and time and the display style.1 Press t he four-wa y controller ( 23), to select the date di splay style .2 P

31Getting Started1The initial setting is completed. The Initial Setting screen will not appear when you use the camera next time.• When the Initial Se

322Quick StartQuic k StartTaking Still Pi cturesThe standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically de

332Quick StartThe shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.Press halfwayThe focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release

342Quick StartQuic k StartPlaying Back Still PicturesYou can display the still picture you have just taken.1 Press t he Q Playba ck button after takin

352Quick Start1 Press t he Q Playba ck button after taking a picture.The image appears on the LCD monitor.2 Press t he four-way c ontroller (3).You

363Common OperationsCommon OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsDISPLAY buttonChanges the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.47)Q Playback b

37Common Operations3DISPLAY buttonChanges the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.95)Selects all images for printing or protecting on the DP

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 Operations3Shutter release buttonWhen pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. (1p.86)Q Playback buttonSwitches to

393Common OperationsUsing the MenusWhen you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and c

40Common Operations3Example of Menu OperationAWBRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceFocusing AreaMultiAutoAE MeteringSensitivity2816Rec. ModeMENU

41Common Operations3The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears when you press the MENU button in Capture mode, and the [Q Playback] menu appears when you press th

42Common Operations3Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display.Example of Men

43Common Operations3[A Rec. Mode] MenuYes ... Adjustable# ...Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = modes.No ...Any changes made are invalid. You

44Common Operations3* Refer to Capture Modes on page 46 for details[Q Playback] MenuSaturationFor setting the color saturationNormal—#Nop.81ContrastFo

45Common Operations3[B Set-up] Menu* The “Fn setting” is not available in the - mode.Item Description PageFormat For formatting the SD Memory Card or

464Taking PicturesTaking P icturesTaking PicturesCapture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images.• To cha

47Taking Pictures41 Turn the mode dial and match the indicator with one of the follow ing: Rd-=.HC+.The LCD monitor display changes each time you pres

3 Caution• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to exce

48Taking Pictures4No IconsNo shooting information is displayed.• The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode.• If any of the modes are changed, such as

49Taking Pictures4- (Auto Select Mode) lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting scene and set the optimal settings for the scene.1 Set the

50Taking Pictures4You can display the Help screen while taking or viewing pictures in Auto Select mode. The Help screen describes the function of each

51Taking Pictures4-You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each s

52Taking Pictures4In R (Program Mode) the camera automatically selects the shutter speed and aperture; this is the basic picture-taking mode. However,

53Taking Pictures4You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene.There are 9 available modes in Picture mode.1 Set the mode dial to d

54Taking Pictures43 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the P icture mode.4 Press t he OK button.The Picture mode is selected.5 Press t he s

55Taking Pictures4You can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings.1 Set the mode dial to ..2 Press t he shutt

56Taking Pictures4This mode lets you take landscape views using the optimal settings.1 Set the mode dial to H.2 Press t he shutter release bu tton ha

57Taking Pictures4This mode lets you take movies. Sound can be recorded at the same time.1 Set the mode dial to C.The following information appears on

4• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This

58Taking Pictures43 Press t he shutter release bu tton.Recording stops and the flash status lamp goes off.Recording starts when you keep the shutter

59Taking Pictures4- d R + C . H =You can use the zoom to change the shooting area.1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in Capture mode.x (Tele) : enlarges the

60Taking Pictures41 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].3

61Taking Pictures4- d R + C . H =The picture is taken either 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Be sure to stabilize the cam

62Taking Pictures4- d R + . H =Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press t he four-way c ontroller (2) in C

63Taking Pictures4- d R + C . H =You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax camer

64Taking Pictures4Life of the Battery for the Remote Control UnitA signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000

65Taking Pictures4+You can take two images in succession and place them side by side to form a single picture. The first image is positioned in the le

66Taking Pictures4+You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the CD-ROM (

67Taking Pictures46 Take th e first image.Press the shutter release button to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in semi-transp

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

684Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting F unctions- d R + C . H =Focus mode1 Press t he four-way c ontroller (5) in Capture mode.The focus mode change

69Taking Pictures4When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus

70Taking Pictures4- d R + . H =Flash Modes1 Press t he four-way c ontroller (4) in Capture mode.The flash mode changes each time the button is presse

71Taking Pictures4d R + . H =You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2816×2112], [2560× 1920], [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024

72Taking Pictures4d R + . H =You can choose the image compression rate.The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data vol

73Taking Pictures4R + C .The color of the subject changes depending on the light source. For example, the white color in a subject is different when u

74Taking Pictures4Place a white material such as a piece of white paper in front of your camera to adjust white balance.1 To select K (manual), press

75Taking Pictures4d R + . H =You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).Focusing Area1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode]

76Taking Pictures4d R + C . H =You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.AE Metering Modes1

77Taking Pictures4d R + . H =You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.Sensitivity1 Press the MENU button in Capture m

6FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1Care to be Taken During Handling ...

78Taking Pictures4CYou can choose 30 fps (frames per second) or 15 fps for the frame rate when shooting in “Movie mode”.1 Press the MENU button in Cap

79Taking Pictures4d R + . H =You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display).1 Press the MEN

80Taking Pictures4R + .You can choose whether the image has sharp or soft outlines.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appe

81Taking Pictures4R + .You can set the color saturation.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way co

82Taking Pictures4R + .You can set the color contrast level.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way

83Taking Pictures4d R + C . H =You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexpo

844Taking PicturesSaving the SettingsYou can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), t

85Taking 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 Pres

865Recording and Playback of SoundRecording and Playback of SoundRecording Sound (Voic e Re cordi ng Mode)You can record sound. The recordable time a

875Recording and Playback of SoundPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.1 Press t he Q Playba ck button.2

7Taking Pictures 46Taking Picture s ... ... ... ... 46Changing the Mode ...

885Recording and Playback of SoundAdding Sound (Voice Memo) to ImagesYou can add sound (voice memo) to a captured image.1 Enter th e Playback mod e a

895Recording and Playback of SoundYou can set the camera not to record voice memos while playing back still images to prevent any voice memo from bein

905Recording and Playback of Sound1 Enter th e Playback mod e and use the fou r-way contr oller (45) to choose the image with the voice memo that you

915Recording and Playback of SoundMemo

926Playback/Deleting/EditingPlaybac k/Deleting/Ed itingPlaying Back ImagesPress the Q Playback button.Refer to “Playing Back Images” (p.34) for instru

936Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback.1 Pres

946Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Sound is recorded at the same t

956Playback/Deleting/EditingShooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display

966Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can display nine images at the same time.1 Enter th e Playback mod e and use the four-way controlle r (45) to c hoos

976Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously.1 Enter th e Playback mod e