Pentax OPTIO A40 User Manual Page 1

• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.57954 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 200811-200801 Printed in Philippine

8Playing Back an Image Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ... 145Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ...

984Taking PicturesThe light condition of the shooting location affects the overall color tone of pictures. Adjust the white balance to reproduce the n

994Taking Pictures5 Press the shutter release button halfway.The camera is ready for taking pictures.Place a white material such as a piece of white p

1004Taking PicturesYou can set the autofocus area and focusing method.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [ARec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the

1014Taking Pictures4 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the Focusing Area.6 Pre

1024Taking PicturesThe auxiliary AF light is convenient when you shoot a dark subject. This helps you to focus on the subject under the conditions tha

1034Taking PicturesYou can select which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.AE Metering Modes1 Press the ME

1044Taking PicturesSensitivity (ISO sensitivity) is a value indicating how sensitive the CCD is to light. Low value equals low sensitivity, and high v

1054Taking Pictures3 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sensitivity.To show

1064Taking PicturesThe overall brightness of pictures can be changed by adjusting the EV compensation value (amount of light that the CCD receives). T

1074Taking PicturesYou can select the recorded pixels and quality level for taking movies.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] me

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

1084Taking Pictures4 Press the four-way controller (5).The pull-down menu appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels].The r

1094Taking PicturesWhen you set [Movie SR] to [O (On)], the movie-anti shake function is activated. It automatically compensates for image blur to all

1104Taking PicturesSet [Shake Reduction] in [A Rec.Mode] menu to [O (On)] to use the Shake Reduction function for still images. For details on the fun

1114Taking PicturesYou 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 M

1124Taking PicturesSet the [Face Priority] in the [A Rec.Mode] menu to On to use the Face Priority function.“Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognitio

1134Taking PicturesYou can select the [D-Range Comp.] setting (making dark portions brighter while keeping the exposure level for the entire image) fr

1144Taking PicturesYou can press the shutter release button all the way down (single step) without pressing the button halfway to shorten the shutter

1154Taking PicturesYou can assign one of the following functions to the Green button; [Green Mode] (p.59), [Face Priority] (p.112), [D-Range Comp.] (p

1164Taking PicturesYou can register frequently used functions on the four-way controller. Using this function, you can directly set the functions by p

1174Taking PicturesThe initial settings for Fn SettingFunctions that can be registered on Fn SettingStill picture mode Movie modeInitial settings (2)

10Quick Lessons in Mastering the CameraIf you wish to master the camera quickly after purchasing the ... Go through all the basic operations from p

1184Taking PicturesYou 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

1194Taking PicturesYou 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

1204Taking PicturesYou 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

1214Taking PicturesSet the date to be imprinted on your pictures.1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.2 Use the four

1224Taking PicturesSaving the SettingsYou can save the settings for the menus after turning off the camera (Memory function).Select [O On] to save the

1234Taking Pictures1 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

1245Recording and Playback of SoundRecording and Playback of SoundRecording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)You can record sound. The recordable time appe

1255Recording and Playback of Sound5 Press the shutter release button.Recording stops. The remaining recordable time appears.6 Press the four-way cont

1265Recording and Playback of SoundPlaying Back SoundYou can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode.1 Press the Q Playback button in

1275Recording 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

11Let’s use the Mode Palettes.Select icons on the Mode Palettes. (p.50-52)Let’s select a mode for capturing images.Auto Picture Mode (p.61)Picture mod

1285Recording and Playback of Sound1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to select the still picture with the voice memo that

1296Playback/Deleting/EditingPlayback/Deleting/EditingPlaying Back ImagesYou can enjoy playback of images saved on the SD Memory Card and the built-in

1306Playback/Deleting/Editing3 Press the MENU button.Zoom playback ends.You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing x/y on t

1316Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can play back movies (with the sounds). A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations i

1326Playback/Deleting/EditingIn the Playback mode, press the OK/Display button to switch the “display modes”. There are 3 display modes for the Playba

1336Playback/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

1346Playback/Deleting/EditingIn calendar display, the recorded images and sound files are displayed by date in calendar format. You can select images

1356Playback/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

1366Playback/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

1376Playback/Deleting/EditingDeleting Images, Movies and SoundsYou can delete a single image, movie or sound.1 Enter the Playback mode and use the fou

12Items marked with an asterisk (∗) are also available as optional accessories.The Battery Charger D-BC8 is only available as a kit including the AC p

1386Playback/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

1396Playback/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

1406Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can delete several images/sound files selected from the nine-image display at once.1 Enter the Playback mode and pres

1416Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Press the Green button.A confirmation dialog appears.5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Select & Delete]

1426Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can protect images, movies and sounds from being accidentally deleted.1Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way c

1436Playback/Deleting/Editing7Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Protect].8 Press the OK button.You can protect all the images, movies and so

1446Playback/Deleting/EditingViewing Images on AV EquipmentBy using the AV cable, you can capture, play back and dub images on a TV or other equipment

1456Playback/Deleting/Editing4 Turn the camera on.When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the image can be displayed using the remote control un

1466Playback/Deleting/EditingSetting the Printing Service (DPOF)You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Forma

1476Playback/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)] for [

13FrontBackNames of PartsPower switch, Power indicator (green)MicrophoneSelf-timer lamp/Auxiliary AF lightShutter release buttonShake Reduction previe

1486Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller (3).The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2

1496Playback/Deleting/EditingDirect Printing Using PictBridgeBy connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB

1506Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Single Image].2 Press the OK button.The Print this image screen appears.3 U

1516Playback/Deleting/Editing9 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select the paper size.You can select only the paper sizes available with the prin

1526Playback/Deleting/Editing1 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT].2 Press the OK button.The DPOF setting screen appears.Use t

1536Playback/Deleting/EditingEditing ImagesBy changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You

1546Playback/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

1556Playback/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

1566Playback/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

1576Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to edit still pictures with color filters.You can select from thirteen filters: [B&W], [Sep

14Four-way controllerIn this operating manual, the four-way controller is described as shown below.Button operation guideThe button operation guide ap

1586Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select (Eight colors).The color bar appears.6 Use the four-way controller (45) to

1596Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to apply special effects to still pictures with the digital filter. You can select from five fi

1606Playback/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

1616Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function enables you to adjust the brightness of still pictures with the brightness filter.1 Use the four-way contro

1626Playback/Deleting/Editing6 Press the OK button.The overwrite confirmation screen appears.7 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite]

1636Playback/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

1646Playback/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

1656Playback/Deleting/Editing5 Select [Extract] on the Movie Edit screen.6 Press the OK button.The Extract screen appears.7 Press the four-way control

1666Playback/Deleting/EditingYou can remove red-eye (a phenomenon that occurs when the flash reflects from the subject’s eyes) from your pictures.1 In

1676Playback/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

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

1686Playback/Deleting/EditingThis function lets you add a decorative frame to still pictures. There are three frames already stored in the camera.1 Us

1696Playback/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

1706Playback/Deleting/EditingCopying FilesYou can copy image and sound files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This funct

1716Playback/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

1727SettingsSettingsCamera SettingsYou can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on.1 Press the f

1737Settings4 Press the Green button, while displaying [USER] in the upper-right corner of the screen, and use the four-way controller (45) to select

1747SettingsFormatting 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

1757SettingsYou can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and operation sound. You

1767Settings3 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

1777SettingsYou 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]

161Getting StartedPowering the CameraInstall the battery provided with the camera.1 Open the battery/card cover.Slide the battery/card cover in the di

1787SettingsYou 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],

1797Settings8 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

1807SettingsThe date and time selected in “Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)” (p.29) serve as the Home Time settin

1817Settings7 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

1827SettingsYou can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.You can select from [English], [French], [German], [Spa

1837SettingsYou can select the folder name style from [Standard] or [Date]. When you select [Date], pictures and sound files are saved in separate fol

1847SettingsYou 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

1857SettingsYou 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

1867SettingsYou 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

1877SettingsBy setting the LCD monitor to dim automatically when you leave the camera without performing any operations for a certain period, you can

17Getting 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

1887SettingsYou 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

1897SettingsYou can show the information on the current mode and the functions currently assigned to the Green button when you start up the camera in

1908AppendixAppendixList of CitiesThis is a list of cities which you can select for the World Time.Region City Region CityNorthAmericaHonoluluAfrica/W

1918AppendixDefault SettingsThe table below lists the factory default settings.Last Memory SettingYes : The current setting (last memory) is saved whe

1928Appendixz [H Set-up] MenuItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageMemoryFlash Mode On - Yes p.93Drive Mode Off - Yesp.83 to p.87Foc

1938Appendixz Playback Mode Palette ItemsItem Default SettingLast Memory SettingReset SettingPageLanguage/According to initial settingYes No p.29Folde

1948Appendixz Available functions for each Capture modec: Available °: Not availableFor the Green Mode settings, see p.59.zFlash ModeAuto cc°°cccccccF

1958Appendixcccccc c° –AutoFlash Modecc*8 *8cc c c –Flash Offccccccc° – Flash Oncccccc c° –Auto + Red-eyecccccc c° –Flash On + Red-eyeccccccc° – Soft

1968AppendixOptional AccessoriesA number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.Products with an asterisk (∗) are the same as those su

1978AppendixMessagesMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation.Message DescriptionShake Reduction is OFF Th

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 a

18Getting Started1• Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged)Number of recordable images: Approx. 180 (at 23°C with the LCD

1988AppendixMessages such as the following may appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function.Camera cannot play this image and soundYou

1998AppendixTroubleshootingProblem Cause RemedyThe camera will not turn onThe battery is not installed Check if a battery is installed. If not, instal

2008AppendixVery occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera i

2018AppendixMain SpecificationsCameraImage Storage Capacity and Recording Time (When using a 1GB SD Memory Card)Still PicturesMovie* The above table i

2028AppendixD-Range Compensation D-Range Compensation is available (Auto, Manual)White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Ligh

2038AppendixMovie Shooting Time Minimum approx. 1 sec., recordable until the capacity of SD Memory Card reaches full. (The continuous recording is pos

2048AppendixWARRANTY POLICYAll PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects

2058Appendix• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.• The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in

2068AppendixFor customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

2078AppendixDeclaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX IMAGING COMPANYA Di

19Getting Started1• Battery Level IndicatorYou can check the battery level by the symbol on the LCD monitor.The battery charger supplied with the ca

2088AppendixInformation on disposal for users1. In the European UnionIf your product is marked with this symbol, it means that usedelectrical/electron

2098AppendixIndexSymbols[A Rec.Mode] menu . . . . . . . . . . 45[H Set-up] menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Q Playback button . . . . .41, 42, 44Q (

2108AppendixD-Range Comp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 113EExposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106FFace recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2118AppendixImage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Playback button . . . . . . . .14, 41, 42Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Playba

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

21Getting 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-AC63 (optional) is r

22Getting Started1To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “Using your

231Getting StartedInstalling the SD Memory CardYou can use an SD (and SDHC) Memory Card with this camera. Images are recorded on the SD Memory Card or

24Getting Started1• The number of recordable images varies depending on the capacity of the SD Memory Card or built-in memory, the selected image size

25Getting Started1Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card• Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/card cover.• The SD Mem

26Getting Started1Select the image size and quality best suited to your purpose.Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer i

27Getting Started1 Approximate Number of Recordable Images by Size and Quality• The table above indicates the approximate number of images and record

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

291Getting StartedInitial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)If the Initial Setting screen or Date Adjust screen appears whe

30Getting 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

31Getting 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

32Getting Started1• You can cancel the settings for the Initial Setting by pressing the MENU button. If you take pictures without completing the Initi

332Quick StartQuick StartTaking Still PicturesThe simplest procedure for taking still pictures is described below. The flash discharges automatically

34Quick Start2Press the shutter release button slowly in two steps. This allows for exact focusing as well as preventing camera shake.Basic way of shu

35Quick Start2Focus lockWhen you have difficulty in auto focusing on a subject, try the procedures below.1 Find an alternate subject placed at the sam

36Quick Start2By default, the image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds right after shooting (Instant Review). You can change the display

372Quick StartQuick StartPlaying Back Still PicturesYou can display the still picture you have just taken.1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a

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

38Quick Start21 Press the Green/i button when playing back an image.The screen for deleting the image appears.2 Press the four-way controller (2) to s

393Common OperationsCommon OperationsTurning the Camera On and Off1Press the power switch.The power indicator lights up in green. The lens extends and

40Common Operations31 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button.The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the “Pla

413Common OperationsUsing the Button FunctionsShake Reduction preview buttonDisplays the compensated image on the LCD monitor while you are pressing t

42Common 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

43Common Operations3For playing back voice recording files (1p.126)(2) : Starts playback. When pressed again, pauses playback.(45) : Selects a recorde

44Common Operations3Shutter release buttonWhen pressed, starts recording. When pressed again, stops recording.When pressed for more than one second, r

453Common OperationsSetting the MenusPress the MENU button to display the menu on the LCD monitor.There are two different menus, [A Rec.Mode] menu and

46Common Operations36 Press the Q Playback button.The setting is saved and the camera enters the “Playback mode”.6 Press the OK button or the four-way

47Common Operations3Example of Menu OperationOKOKOKOKRec. ModeMENUExitRecorded PixelsQuality LevelWhite BalanceAF SettingAE MeteringSensitivityAWB12MA

3• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product o

48Common Operations3[A Rec.Mode] MenuMenu ListItem Description PageRecorded Pixels For selecting the number of pixels p.95Quality Level For selecting

49Common Operations3[H Set-up] MenuItem Description PageFormat For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.174SoundFor adjusting the operat

503Common OperationsOperating the Mode PalettePress the four-way controller (3) to display the Mode Palette on the LCD monitor. There are two differen

51Common Operations3ANight Scene modeLets you take dark scenes such as night views.p.77CMovie mode Lets you take movies and sounds. p.79OVoice Recordi

52Common Operations3Playback Mode PaletteIcon Item Description PageSlideshow For playing recorded images successivelyp.135Resize For changing the size

534Taking PicturesTaking PicturesTaking PicturesIn the “Capture mode”, you can take pictures. In the “Playback mode”, you can play back or delete pict

544Taking Pictures (Shake Reduction On) : Appears when you press the shutter release button halfway with [Shake Reduction] set to [On].l (Shake Reduct

554Taking Pictures• If you press and hold the OK/Display button for more than 1 second, the LCD Bright Mode is activated. The LCD monitor turns bright

564Taking PicturesA histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image on the horizontal axis and the number of pixels on the vertical axis (dist

574Taking Pictures“Camera shake” occurs when you jiggle your hands while taking pictures. “Blurring” is likely to occur when you take pictures of movi

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

584Taking PicturesWhen [Shake Reduction] in [A Rec.Mode] menu is set to [O (On)], the camera always compensates for camera shake. ( [O (On)] is select

594Taking PicturesIn the Green Mode, you can enjoy easy picture taking just by pressing the shutter release button.“Face Recognition AF” and “Face Rec

604Taking PicturesThe list below shows the settings for the Green Mode.• In the Green Mode, you cannot change the information displayed on the LCD mon

614Taking PicturesIn (Auto Picture mode), the camera selects the most appropriate capture mode from - (Normal mode), A (Night Scene mode), q (Landsc

624Taking Pictures5 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.Taking Still Pictures 1p.33• In Auto Picture mode, the exposure is fix

634Taking Pictures (Program mode), (Shutter Priority mode) and (Manual Exposure mode) allow you to take pictures with various aperture and shutter

644Taking Pictures1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select R (Progr

654Taking Pictures6 Use the four-way controller (45) to select a desired shutter speed.The proper aperture value will be set automatically.If the came

664Taking Pictures7 Press the OK button.The camera is ready for taking pictures.Set other functions when necessary.“Setting the Shooting Functions” 1p

674Taking PicturesYou can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. There are 11 available modes in Picture mode.1 Press the four-way c

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 Pictures2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select a desired mode.For example, select q (Landscape mode).3 Press the OK button.4 Press t

694Taking PicturesIn z (Natural Skin Tone), (Portrait mode) and (Half-length Portrait mode), “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” are a

704Taking PicturesWhen the camera recognizes the subject’s face, a yellow focus frame appears on it. The position and the size of the frame change whi

714Taking Pictures (Kids mode) is ideal for taking pictures of moving children. Also gives them a healthy look. “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recogn

724Taking Pictures• “Face Recognition AF” and “Face Recognition AE” may not work if the subject’s face is partly covered, for example, with sunglasses

734Taking Pictures1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use the four-way controller (2345) to select (Sport

744Taking Pictures5 Press the OK button.The camera is ready for taking pictures in the selected mode.6 Press the shutter release button halfway.The fo

754Taking PicturesIn E (Pet mode), you can take pictures that show natural hair color of your pet. Select the appropriate icon depending on what color

764Taking PicturesThis mode allows you to take clear pictures of written text. This is convenient for capturing a digital copy of an important documen

774Taking PicturesYou can take pictures of dark scenes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capt

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

784Taking Pictures (Digital SR) mode allows you to set the sensitivity higher than other modes to reduce camera shake and blurring. Shutter speed and

794Taking PicturesThis mode enables you to take movies with sound.1 Press the four-way controller (3) in Capture mode.The Mode Palette appears.2 Use t

804Taking PicturesIf 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

814Taking PicturesYou can take pictures with a decorative frame added using the Frame Composite function. There are three frames already stored in the

824Taking Pictures7 Press the shutter release button fully.The picture is taken.To switch to the screen for registering a frame, press the Green butto

834Taking PicturesIn self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.1 Press the four-way

844Taking PicturesYou can switch the Drive mode to [Continuous Shooting] mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pre

854Taking PicturesYou can switch the Drive mode to [Multi-exposure Shooting] mode. You can overlap multiple frames while creating a single picture.1 P

864Taking PicturesYou can switch the Drive Mode to Remote Control mode to take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional).1 Press the fo

874Taking PicturesYou can not only shoot images with the shutter release button, but also change the zoom magnification with the zoom button using the

7Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)... 77Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring in Pictures (Digital SR Mo

884Taking PicturesThe camera allows you to zoom in on a distant subject or zoom out to capture a wider view of the subject.1 Press the zoom button in

894Taking PicturesRecorded pixels and zoom ratioThe [Digital Zoom] is set to [O(On)] by default. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the

904Taking PicturesSetting the Shooting FunctionsFocus ModeSelecting the Focus Mode=Standard (Autofocus mode)The camera focuses on the object in the au

914Taking Pictures1 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

924Taking PicturesAfter you determine the focus point, press the OK button to set the focus position and return to the normal capture screen.Press the

934Taking PicturesFlash ModeSelecting the Flash ModeAutoThe flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.aFlash OffThe flash will

944Taking Pictures1 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

954Taking PicturesSelect the number of the recorded pixels for still images according to how the images will be used.The larger the number of recorded

964Taking Pictures4 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the recording pixels.The number of shots for the selected recording pixels appears.5 Pr

974Taking PicturesSelect the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used.The more E’s, the higher the q