Pentax Optio X User Manual

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8Setting the Alarm ...158Checking the Alarm ...

984Taking PicturesCYou can add a color effect to movies by using color filters. As well as recording in normal colors, you can choose a B&W filter

994Taking PicturesThis mode lets you take movies at a delayed frame rate, so that when you play the movie at the normal frame rate, the action appears

1005Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back Still PicturesA mode is for taking still pictures and C mode is for r

1015Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can display nine thumbnails of captured images at a time.1 Press the zoom lever f in Playback mode.A page cons

1025Playing Back and Deleting ImagesBy setting [Folder Name] in the [uSet-up] menu to [Date], images and voice recordings can be saved in different fo

1035Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can display images magnified up to eight times. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during magnifi

1045Playing Back and Deleting ImagesThis function lets you display the image at maximum magnification by pressing the zoom lever y once in single imag

1055Playing Back and Deleting ImagesShooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the 4 button changes the displ

1065Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can play back all the recorded images one after another.1 Press the center button in Playback mode.The quick m

1075Playing Back and Deleting Images3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Slideshow].To start the slideshow with the current settings, go to S

9This operating manual contains the following chapters.Composition of the Operating Manual1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––T

1085Playing Back and Deleting ImagesPlaying Back MoviesYou can play back the movies you have taken. An operation guide appears on the LCD monitor when

1095Playing Back and Deleting ImagesThis function lets you save one frame from a movie as a still picture.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-w

1105Playing Back and Deleting ImagesConnecting the Camera to AV EquipmentBy using the AV cable to connect the camera to AV equipment with a video IN j

1115Playing Back and Deleting ImagesDeleting ImagesYou can delete single images and sound files one at a time.1Enter the Playback mode and use the fou

1125Playing Back and Deleting ImagesIf an image has a voice memo (1p.139), you can delete the voice memo without deleting the image.1 Enter the Playba

1135Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can delete multiple images and sound files from the nine-image display.1 Press the zoom lever f in Playback mo

1145Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can delete all the images and sound files at once.1 Press the { button in Playback mode.The Fn guide appears.2

1155Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can protect images and sound files from being accidentally deleted.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-

1165Playing Back and Deleting ImagesYou can protect all your images and sound files.1 Press the { button in Playback mode.The Fn guide appears.2 Press

1176Editing and Printing Still PicturesEditing and Printing Still PicturesEditing Still PicturesBy changing the size and quality of a selected image,

10Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.167)

1186Editing and Printing Still Pictures5 Select the resolution and quality.Use the four-way controller (5) to display the pull-down menu, then use the

1196Editing and Printing Still PicturesYou can delete the unwanted part of a picture and save the trimmed image as a separate image.1 Press the 3 butt

1206Editing and Printing Still Pictures6 Press the 4 button.The Quality Level options screen appears.The number of size is selected automatically acco

1216Editing and Printing Still PicturesYou can copy images and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This functio

1226Editing and Printing Still PicturesSelected files are copied to the built-in memory one at a time.4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [&a

1236Editing and Printing Still PicturesThis function enables you to edit still pictures with digital filters.You can choose from nine filters: B&W

1246Editing and Printing Still PicturesYou can select a frame from a recorded movie to save as a still picture, divide a movie into two or stitch two

1256Editing and Printing Still Pictures4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Save as Still image].5 Press the 4 button.The screen for choosing

1266Editing and Printing Still Pictures4 Select [Divide Movies] on the Movie Edit screen.5 Press the 4 button.The screen for choosing a movie appears.

1276Editing and Printing Still Pictures4 Select [Stitch Movies] on the Movie Edit screen.5 Press the 4 button.The screen for choosing a movie appears.

11FrontBackNames of PartsShutter release buttonC button/Power switchBattery cover buttonA button/Power switchMicrophoneLensO button/Power switchSelf-t

1286Editing and Printing Still PicturesSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)By saving DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print reservation data with the

1296Editing and Printing Still Pictures4 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the number of copies and press the four-way controller (3).The fra

1306Editing and Printing Still Pictures1 Press the { button in Playback mode.The Fn guide appears.2 Press the four-way controller (2).3 Press the { bu

1316Editing and Printing Still PicturesPrinting Using PictBridgeThis function lets you print images directly from the camera without using a PC. Place

1326Editing and Printing Still Pictures4 Turn the printer on.5 Place the camera on the USB cradle and turn the camera on.The PictBridge menu appears.1

1336Editing and Printing Still Pictures7 Press the 3 button.The screen for changing print settings appears.8 Select [Paper Size] and press the four-wa

1346Editing and Printing Still Pictures1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Print All] on the PictBridge menu.2 Press the 4 button.The Print

1356Editing and Printing Still Pictures1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.2 Press the 4 button.The P

1367Recording and Playing Back SoundRecording and Playing Back SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)You can record sound with the camera. The mi

1377Recording and Playing Back Sound1 Press the A button quickly in Voice Recording mode.The camera switches to A mode while recording continues.The r

12Normal Display in Still Picture Capture ModeThe display shows information such as the shooting conditions.Names of Operating PartsFor functions of e

1387Recording and Playing Back SoundPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the sound files you made in O mode.1 Press the Q button.2 Use the four-way con

1397Recording and Playing Back SoundAdding a Voice Memo to ImagesYou can add a voice memo to your still pictures.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the

1407Recording and Playing Back Sound1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the still picture with the voice memo tha

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1428SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsFormatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card.All the data in the built-in memory will be deleted if no

1438SettingsYou can change the initial date and time settings. You can also set the style in which the date appears on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy],

1448SettingsYou can adjust the volume of operation sounds and change the type of sound.1 Select [Sound] on the [u Set-up] menu.2 Press the four-way co

1458Settings8 Repeat Steps 5 to 7 to set [Shutter Sound], [Operation Sound] and [Self-timer Sound].Select [On], [Off] or [USER] for the self-timer sou

1468SettingsThe date and time selected in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.32) serve as the W (Hometown) date and time.By using the world time function,

1478Settings7 Use the four-way controller (45) to select the Destination city.The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appe

13Full Display in Still Picture Capture ModeAbout the Bright and Dark PortionsWhen there is an area in the frame that is so bright it appears white, t

1488SettingsYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.You can choose from English, French, German, Spanish, I

1498Settings1 Select [Folder Name] on the [u Set-up] menu.2 Press the four-way controller (5).A pull-down menu appears.3 Use the four-way controller (

1508SettingsYou can change the start-up screen, the background color of the menus and the brightness of the LCD monitor.1 Select [Screen Setting] on t

1518Settings6 Press the four-way controller (3).The screen for choosing an image appears.7 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose an image for the

1528SettingsYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.3 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level].4 Use the four-way contro

1538SettingsWhen you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.1

1548SettingsChoose the appropriate USB connection mode for your purpose (transferring image data, direct printing or using the camera as a PC camera).

1558SettingsYou can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. Pressing any button during Sleep Ti

1568SettingsYou can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.1 Select [Auto Power Off] on the [u Set-u

1578SettingsYou can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Refer to the default setting list (p.163) for the reset settings.To reset only the sh

14Full Display in Still Picture Playback ModeThe display shows information such as the shooting conditions. B1 to B10 only appear when [Histogram + In

1588SettingsSetting the AlarmYou can set the alarm to ring at a specified time and display a selected image.1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode.The

1598Settings1 Press the 3 button in Playback mode.The [Q Playback] menu appears.2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Alarm].3 Press the fou

1608Settings7 Press the { button.The alarm image options screen appears.8 Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image to be displayed when th

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1629AppendixAppendixList of World Time CitiesRefer to the following list of cities when setting the World Time.RegionCityRegionCityNorth AmericaHonolu

1639AppendixDefault SettingsThe table below lists the factory default settings.The following is a description of the table notation.Last Memory Settin

1649Appendix [Q Playback] Menu ItemsMemoryFlash Mode On — Yesp.78Drive Mode Off — Yespp.64 -72Focus Mode Off — Yesp.75Zoom Position Off — Yesp.61MF P

1659Appendix [u Set-up] Menu ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageFormat — — —p.142SoundVolume 3 Yes Yesp.144Start-up Sound O

1669Appendix Key Operation2345: Four-way controllerKey OperationFunction Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageQOperation Mode Playback

1679AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.USB cradle D-CR24 (∗)AC plug cord D-CO24 (∗)D-CO2A Aus

151Getting StartedGetting StartedAttaching the StrapAttach the strap (O-ST20) supplied with the camera.1 Pass the narrow end of the strap through the

1689AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.Battery depletedThe battery is exhausted. Pla

1699AppendixMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.Interval shooting is completedThis message

1709AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyCannot insert SD Memory Card in cameraProtective card has been inserted in cameraDummy card is inserted

1719AppendixPicture is darkSubject is too far away in a dark environment, such as a night scenePicture becomes dark if subject is too far away. Take p

1729AppendixZoom will not workFocus mode is set to rZoom does not function in Super Macro mode.USB connection with computer does not work properlyUSB

1739AppendixMain SpecificationsApproximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time (when using a 64MB SD Memory Card)*The above table shows the appr

1749AppendixDigital Zoom Capture Mode Max. 4× (combines with 3× optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 12×)LCD Monitor 2 inch low-tempe

1759AppendixUSB cradleDrive Mode Single-frame, 10-sec. Self-timer, 2-sec. Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Multiple Shooting, Auto Bracket (Exposure,

1769AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

1779Appendix• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in

161Getting StartedPowering the CameraThe battery for this camera is included in the package. Insert the battery in the camera and then place the camer

1789AppendixFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

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

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171Getting Started4 Close the battery cover.Slide the cover on from the SD Memory Card socket side of the camera and push until it clicks.The battery

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

181Getting StartedWhen using the camera for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears, charge t

191Getting Started• Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time(at 23°C with the LCD monitor on and the battery fully charged)The still picture storage c

201Getting StartedInstalling the SD Memory CardThis camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images, movies and voice recordings can be saved on the SD

211Getting Started1Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it.Pull the card out.Removing the SD Memory CardPrecautions When Using an SD

221Getting StartedChoose the number of pixels (size) and quality level (data compression rate) of still pictures according to how you intend to use th

231Getting Started Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Image Storage Capacity• The above table shows the approximate image storage capacity and record

241Getting StartedTurning the Camera On and Off1Press the A, C or O button depending on the mode you want to use.The start-up sound is played and the

251Getting StartedO button:The camera turns on in O (voice recording) mode. This is the mode for recording only sound, not for taking pictures or reco

261Getting StartedUse this mode when you want to play back several pictures or sound files. Still pictures, movies and sound files stored in the camer

271Getting StartedUsing the CameraThis camera is designed so that the lens and LCD monitor swivel to allow you to take pictures from a variety of angl

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 StartedMake use of this feature to take pictures of yourself or to take pictures in a crowd by extending your arm.You can take pictures wit

291Getting StartedBy connecting the camera to a video recorder, DVD recorder or other AV equipment, you can record images captured by the camera. (1p.

301Getting StartedInitial SettingsIf the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure below

311Getting StartedYou can choose the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Span

321Getting StartedSet the current date and time and the display style.1 Press the four-way controller (5).The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy].2 Use the four

331Getting Started9 Press the 4 button.The camera is ready to take pictures. If you set the date and time with the menu operations, the screen will re

342Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesThe standard procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically depen

352Quick StartThe shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.Press halfwayThe focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the

362Quick StartEngaging the Key Lock in Capture mode disables all camera operations except power off, shutter and zoom operations.As no pictures can be

372Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesYou can play back the images you have taken.1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.The image

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

382Quick StartStill pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.1 Press the Q button after taking a picture.The i

392Quick StartPress the { button and then the four-way controller (4) to display the Delete screen while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor.You

403Common OperationsCommon OperationsUnderstanding the Button FunctionsO buttonA, C mode: Switches to O mode. (1p.136)Turns the camera off when held d

413Common OperationsZoom leverA, C mode: Changes the captured area. (1p.61)* : enlarges the subject/ : enlarges the area captured by the camera4/W but

423Common OperationsO buttonSwitches to O mode. (1p.136)Turns the camera off when held down.C buttonSwitches to C mode. (1p.95)Turns the camera off wh

433Common Operations4/W buttonChanges the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1p.105)Returns zoom display, rotated image display or nine-image

443Common OperationsUsing the MenusWhen you press the 3 button, a menu appears on the LCD monitor. The menu varies depending on the camera mode. You c

453Common Operations5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.The quality level changes each time the four-way controller (23) is press

463Common OperationsExample of Menu OperationMENUSHUTTER383 838141 4:25: 2 514:2509/25/20040 9 / 2 5 / 200 409/25/20043 81 4 : 2 50 9 / 2 5 / 200 41 4

473Common OperationsMENUMENUOK3 81 4 : 2 50 9 / 2 5 / 200 4383 838141 4:25: 2 514:2509/25/20040 9 / 2 5 / 200 409/25/2004141 4:25: 2 514:251001 0 0-00

3• If lightning should be present during using, unplug the power cord and discontinue using. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equ

483Common OperationsThis displays the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. See the list of default settings in

493Common Operations[Q Playback] Menu[u Set-up] MenuItem Description PageSlideshow For playing back recorded images one after another p.106Resize For

503Common OperationsQuick MenuThe quick menu appears when you press the center button (in the middle of the four-way controller). Press the 3 button t

513Common OperationsDuring pause in Movie Playback mode[A Rec. Mode], [Q Playback] and [u Set-up] menuMy Menu[My Menu] appears when a function has bee

523Common Operations4 Press the center button.The quick menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [My Menu].6 Press the center button.

534Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking PicturesRIn R (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pi

544Taking PicturesUse the quick menu to record a voice memo while in still picture capture mode. You can continue taking pictures while recording the

554Taking PicturesYour Optio X camera has a variety of shooting modes that allow you to take pictures according to the situation or shooting condition

564Taking Pictures1 Press the four-way controller (23) in A mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose a shooting mo

574Taking PicturesA B ^You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes.1 Press the four-way controller (23

4• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resist

584Taking PicturesE F F (H G G)In Pet mode, you can take pictures that show your pet at its best. Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color

594Taking PicturesFYou can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama software (ACDSee for PENTAX) on the

604Taking Pictures5 Take the first image.Press the shutter release button fully to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in semi-t

614Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ CYou can use the zoom to change the captured area. 1 Press the zoom lever in A mode or C mode.*

624Taking PicturesThe 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 (O

634Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ CYou can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.Use this function to take pictures that are

644Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ CIn Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release b

654Taking Pictures4 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.Focusing may be compromised if you mo

664Taking PicturesR q < I > ; S J K E \There are two ways of taking a series of pictures. One involves taking pictures one after the other and s

674Taking Pictures4 Press the shutter release button fully.Pictures are taken in the selected mode.Example of picture taken in Multiple Shooting modeF

5FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...1Care to be Taken During Handling ...

684Taking PicturesR q < I A > ; S B J K E \Auto bracketing can be used to automatically vary settings such as the exposure and white balance ove

694Taking Pictures3 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed.The Auto Bracket options screen appears.4 Use the four-way controller (23) to ch

704Taking PicturesR q < I A > ; S B J K E \ ^A set number of pictures can be automatically taken from a set time and for a set interval.1 Press

714Taking Pictures3 Press the 4 button while the setting is displayed.The Interval Shoot screen appears and [Interval] is framed.4 Set the interval ti

724Taking Pictures9 Press the shutter release button fully.Interval shooting starts.Between shots, LCD monitor turns off. The remaining image storage

734Taking PicturesDisplaying Shooting Information in Capture ModeThe LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4 b

744Taking PicturesA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of the image on the horizontal axis (darkest at the left and brightest at the right) a

754Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^Focus Mode1 Press the { button in A mode.The Fn guide appears.Selec

764Taking Pictures2 Press the four-way controller (5).The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed.The camera is ready to take pictures in t

774Taking Pictures1 Press the { button in A mode.2 Use the four-way controller (5) to select ).The previously selected focusing area appears.3 Use the

6Taking Pictures 53Taking Pictures ...53Letting the Camera Choose the

784Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \Flash Modes1 Press the { button in A mode.The Fn guide appears.2 Press the four-way controller (4).

794Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^You can choose from six recorded pixels settings.The larger your recorded pixels, the clearer the

804Taking Pictures1 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

814Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures.The more stars, the lower the comp

824Taking PicturesR F CYou can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shootin

834Taking Pictures5 Press the shutter release button halfway.The White Balance setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status.Refer to Step

844Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^You can set various conditions for autofocus.You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area).Fo

854Taking Pictures2 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AF Setting].3 Press the four-way controller (5).The Focusing Area screen appears.4 Use

864Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ CYou can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the expo

874Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^ CYou can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The default setting

7Playing Back Movies ...108Playing Back a Movie ...

884Taking PicturesR q < I A F > ; S B J K E \ ^You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec, 1 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec and Off (n

894Taking PicturesR F C You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.1 Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode.The [A Rec.

904Taking PicturesR F CYou can set the color saturation.1 Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way con

914Taking PicturesR F CYou can set the image contrast.1 Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four-way contr

924Taking PicturesSaving the Settings (Memory)You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off or returned to

934Taking Pictures1 Press the 3 button in A mode or C mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory].3 Pr

944Taking PicturesReturning Only the Shooting Functions to the Default SettingsThis function lets you return all the shooting function settings but no

954Taking PicturesRecording MoviesCThis mode lets you record movies and sound.1 Press the C button.The following information appears on the LCD monito

964Taking Pictures3 Press the shutter release button fully.Recording stops.If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, mo

974Taking Pictures Taking Still Pictures Using the A Button while Recording MovieBy using the A button, you can take a still picture while continuing