Digital Camera

Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S4 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.
Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S4 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks The SD logo is a trademark. PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies. The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation. Copyright 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved. This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Warning
Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks. If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if accidentally swallowed. Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks. If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock. Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open. Insert the battery with 2 symbol facing toward the LCD monitor while using the side of the battery to press the battery lock lever in the direction indicated by the arrow. Close the battery/card cover.
To remove the battery, release the battery by using your finger to press the battery lock lever in the same direction as when you inserted the battery, and pull the battery out. If you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended. (1 p.15) Do not remove the battery when the camera is turned on. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date setting will be reset. Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause malfunction. Do not twist the battery/card cover more than is necessary when it is open. Doing so may damage the cover.
Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI8 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images : Approx. 180 (when 50% shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 110 min.
The description above is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions.
Generally, battery performance is temporarily deteriorate as temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold or inside the clothes. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature. Be sure to take a spare battery with you when travelling abroad or to a cold region or if you intend to take a lot of pictures.
Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the monitor.

(lit green)

symbol displayed on the LCD
: Adequate power remains. : Battery is running low. : Battery is running very low. : Battery is exhausted. : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off.

(lit yellow)

(lit red)

[Battery Depleted]

AC adapter
Using the AC Adapter (optional)
If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 (optional) is recommended.

Precautions When Using a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard
Make sure that the camera is turned off before opening the battery/Card cover. The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is equipped with Write-protect switch a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. Do not remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to PC using USB cable as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. Do not bend the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. Be sure to format unused SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard that have been used on another camera. Refer to Formatting a SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard and the Built-in memory (p.96) for instructions on formatting. Never remove the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable. The data on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased when the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is mishandled by the user. when the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is exposed to atic electricity or electrical interference. when the card has not been used for a long time. when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed. The SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC. Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. 17

Initial Settings

Power switch
Four-way controller OK button Playback button Display button Menu button

Taking Still Pictures

Viewfinder Shutter release button Power switch

LCD monitor

Display button

Zoom f/y button

For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions.

Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on.
Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
The focus frame in the middle of the LCD monitor indicates the zone of automatic focusing. You can change the size of the 10/20/2003 11:19 subject by pressing the Zoom button. x: makes the subject bigger. Focus frame w: makes the subject smaller. You can check the size of the subject by looking through the viewfinder. As there is no focus frame in the viewfinder, be sure to check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button.
The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 1 second (Instant Review) and recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory. (The green and red lamps on the right of the viewfinder blink alternately while the image is being recorded on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard or the Built-in memory.)
Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action. Press halfway When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. The shutter speed and aperture settings are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). You can find the following information on the LCD monitor, the status lamp and the flash lamp. 1. Autofocus frame If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is out of focus, the frame will not be displayed. 2. Focus status lamp & Flash status lamp
status Lit Blink Focus status lamp (green) Subject is in focus Subject is out of focus Flash status lamp (red) Flash is charged Flash is charging
You cannot take a picture while the flash is charging. Press down fully The picture is taken. Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 1 second. During this time you can delete the image by pressing the i button (The [Delete] menu will be displayed.), and selecting [Delete], and then pressing the OK button. You can also record a voice memo by pressing the OK button during Instant Review (1 p.78).

Menu List

[A Rec. Mode] Menu Adjustable Any changes made are invalid.
Item Description Default Setting Panorama Picture Mode

B G E F D

Reference
Recorded Pixels Quality Level
For selecting the size of recorded pixels For selecting the image compression rate.

23041728

320240

p.41 p.42 p.43

AWB (Auto) [ ] (Multiple)
For adjusting the color White Balance balance according to lighting. Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Digital Zoom Instant Review Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Memory Sharpness Saturation Contrast For changing the Area of the autofocus. For setting the metering method to determine the exposure. For setting the Sensitivity. For taking digital zoom pictures. For setting the instant review time. For setting the startup, shutter and button operation sounds. For taking 3D pictures. For saving the shooting function settings when the camera is turned off. For setting the sharpness. For setting the saturation. For setting the contrast.

p.45 p.46

Auto On 1 sec Off Parallel mode Normal Normal Normal Normal 0.0

(3D only)

p.47 p.71 p.48 p.73

p.63 p.74

p.49 p.50 p.51 p.52
EV For adjusting the exposure Compensation between 2.0 and +2.0.
For items, you can change the setting on the menu screen, however, any changes are invalid in actual operation.

[Q Playback] Menu

Item Description Reference p.95 p.92 p.94 p.108 p.83 p.78 For copying files between the Built-in memory and the Copy image & Sound SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard. Resize Trimming Alarm Slide Show Changes the size of images For trimming images For setting the alarm to ring at a specific time Recorded images are played successively.
Record Voice Memo For setting the voice memo recording in the playback mode.

[B Set-up] Menu

Item Format Sound Start-up Screen Date Style Date Adjust World Time Language/ Video Out Sleep Timeout Auto Power Off Quick Delete Quick Zoom Fn Setting Reset Description For formatting the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard For setting the volume of the playback sound, operation sounds (start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound, focus sound, self-timer sound) and type of operation sounds. For setting the Start-up screen when the camera is turned on. For setting the date style For adjusting the date and time For setting the world time For changing the language in which menus and messages are displayed For setting the video output format For setting the power saving function For turning off the power automatically When this option is turned on, the Delete screen is displayed with [Delete] or [All Images] selected. For playing back images at the maximum zoom size with the Zoom button pressed only once For registering a function on the four-way controller (45) For returning the camera settings to defaults Reference p.96 p.97 p.98 p.99 p.100 p.100 p.102 p.103 p.104 p.104 p.105 p.105 p.106 p.107

If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro and Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor.
Manual Focus When the mode is set to z, the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Use the four-way controller to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the monitor. For distant focus 4 Taking Pictures
For closer focus After the focus is set, press any buttons except the four-way controller (23) or take a finger off from the four-way controller (23). The screen returns to the normal display two seconds later.
The central portion of the picture is not enlarged when the digital zoom is enabled.
Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.74
Changing the Focusing Point In autofocus mode, you can change the focusing point by moving the autofocus area.
In Focusing area mode, press the four-way controller (2345) to move the autofocus area ([ ]). Press the shutter release button.
To return the autofocus area to its original location, press the q s z button again.

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon) Auto flash
Flash Off Flash On Auto flash + Red-eye reduction Flash On + Red-eye reduction
The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subjects eyes. The flash discharges automatically. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subjects eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, continuous shooting or infinity-landscape. The flash discharges a total of 3 times, 2 pre-flashes and the third time to take the picture. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flashes and the main flash is longer.)
Press the b button in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode.
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1 p.23 Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.74
Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed.
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode
You can display information on the LCD monitor when shooting. The display mode can be changed by pressing the Display button. Display On 7 Shooting information is displayed. Flash mode 2 Shooting mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 AF frame 6 Card/Built-in memory 7 Number of recordable images 8 Date & time 9 Battery indicator 10/20/2003

Select [White Balance] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The white balance screen will be displayed.

White Balance

Use the four-way controller (45) to select the setting. Press the OK button twice.
Saving the White Balance 1 p.74

Manual Setting

Select [K] (manual) on the [White Balance] screen. Point your camera at a blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. Press the Display button.

DISPLAY Adjust

The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Adjust] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display returns to the menu screen.
Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area)
You can change the autofocus area.
Multiple Normal range Spot
The autofocus range becomes smaller. (Spot)
Select [Focusing Area] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting. Press the OK button.
The AF area does not appear in the viewfinder. Always check the focusing area on the LCD monitor.
Saving the Focusing Area Setting 1 p.74
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering)
You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure.
L M N Multi-segment Center-weighted Spot The exposure is determined by the entire screen. The exposure is determined mainly by the center of the screen. The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.
Select [AE Metering] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the metering mode. Press the OK button.
When N is selected, the metering point moves in correspondence with movement of the focusing area.
Saving the AE Metering Method 1 p.74

Setting the Sensitivity

You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity

AUTO 200

The camera sets the sensitivity automatically.
The lower the sensitivity, the sharper the image and the less noise. The shutter speed will be slower in low light conditions. The higher the sensitivity, the faster the shutter speed in low light conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise.

Nine images will be displayed with the selected image in the center. Choose an image with the four-way controller (2345). When 10 or more images have been Selected image recorded, the previous 9 images will be displayed if you press the four-way controller (4) while an image on the left row is selected. If you press the four-way controller (5) while an image on the right row is selected, next 9 images will be displayed.
Press w/f on the Zoom button f/y.
The screen will return to single-image display of the selected image. * In case of movies, a single-frame image will be displayed.

1, 3, 2

Slideshow
You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard continuously.
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with which to start the slideshow with the four-way controller (45). Press the MENU button.
The [Q Playback] menu will be displayed.
Select [Slideshow] with the fourway controller (3). Use the four-way controller (45) to change the playback interval.
Choose from the following: 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec, 25 sec, 30 sec.
Playback will start at the set interval. If you press the OK button during continuous playback, the slideshow will stop. The slideshow will continue until you press any button. Movie pictures and pictures with a voice memo will be played through to the end before the next picture is played back, regardless of the set playback interval. Recordings made in Voice Recorder mode are not played back.

Erasing Images

1, 3 4
Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image or voice memo you want to erase with the four-way controller (45). Press the i button.
The Delete screen will be displayed.
Select [Delete] with the four-way controller (2). Press the OK button.
You can also delete images from Instant Review (p.48). You cannot erase protected (Z) images (with the symbol). If [Quick Delete] is set to On in the [B Set-up] menu, Step 3 can be omitted.
Erasing a Voice Memo only If an image has a voice memo, you can erase the voice memo without erasing the image.
Enter the Playback mode and choose the image with the voice memo that you want to erase with the fourway controller (45). Press the i button.
Select [Sound Delete] with the four-way controller (2). Press the OK button.
Sound Delete Delete Cancel
Select [Delete] in step 3 above to erase both the image and the voice memo.

Erasing All Images

You can erase all the images and sound at once.
Once erased, images cannot be restored. Protected images/sound cannot be erased.
Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twice.
The Delete All screen will be displayed.
Select [Delete All] with the four-way controller (2). Press the OK button.

The camera is ready to capture or play back images.

7 Settings

Selecting the type of start-up sound, shutter sound, key operation sound, focus sound and self-timer sound
Select [Start-up Sound] on the Set-up menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. Change the [Shutter Sound], [Key Operation Sound], [Focus Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way. Press the OK button twice.
Changing the Start-up Screen
You can display an image recorded with the camera as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
Select [Start-up Screen] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). Press the Display button. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to display as the start-up screen. Press the OK button. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O [On] or P [Off]. Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to take or play back images. Once the welcome screen has been set, it will not be erased even if the original image is deleted or the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is formatted.

Setting the Date Style

You can set the style in which the date is displayed on the camera. Choose [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Select [Date Style] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the date style. Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the selected date style. The style in which the time is displayed is set by [Date Adjust].

Changing the Date/Time

You can change the initial date and time settings.
Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The date screen will be displayed.
See Setting the Date and Time (p.20) for the setting procedure.

Setting the World Time

The city and time selected in Initial Settings (p.18) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time) when shooting or playing back.
Select [World Time] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The World Time screen will be displayed.

World Time

City DST City DST

18:52 TYO 18:52

Switch [O] and [P] with the four-way controller (45).
O : The time in the country selected in World Time will be displayed. P : The time in the country selected in Home Time will be dis-played.

If New York is selected as the world time city, then the cross-shapes line is located in New York on the world map, and then X indicates the current time in New York (NYC).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the World Time city and press the four-way controller (3).
45 on the LCD monitor will move to (Z).
Select [DST] On (Y) or Off (Z) with the four-way controller (45) and press the four-way controller (3).
The frame will move to [W] (home time city). Use the four-way controller (45) to change the Home Time city and DST setting.
Press the OK button twice.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images with the time in the selected city. See p.110 for the list of cities and code names.
Changing the Display Language
You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed.
Select [Language] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the language. Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images.
Changing the Video Output Format
You can select the output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV monitor.
Select [Video Out] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the video output format. Press the OK button.

Sleep Timeout

You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.
Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [30sec], [1min], [2min] or [off]. Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take or play back images. This function will not work in Playback mode or when the USB cable is connected.

Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.
Select [Auto Power Off] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [3 min], [5 min] or [off]. Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to capture or play back images. The menu screen turns off 1 minute after the last operation. The Auto Power Off function will not work when the USB cable is connected.
Setting the Quick Delete Function
When the Quick Delete function is set to On, the Delete screen will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected.

WARRANTY POLICY

All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 15.101 to 15.109.
Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio S4 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: August, 2003, Colorado

PENTAX Corporation

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(PC Connection Manual)

Viewing Your Digital Camera Images On Your PC
Introduction This booklet explains how to view the images you took with the PENTAX Optio S4 on your PC. Keep this manual in a safe place.
Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S4 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks The SD logo is a trademark. PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies. Apple, the Apple logo, AppleScript, the Apple Store, Mac, the Mac logo, Mac OS, Macintosh, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This product supports PRINT Image Matching II. When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: Gives page numbers explaining related operations. Gives information that is useful to know. Gives cautions and notes about the operation. The PC screenshots in this booklet may differ from your PC, depending on your model.

Contents

Your Digital Camera: From Image Capture to Photo Prints 2 Viewing Digital Camera Images on a Windows PC 4
System Requirements... 4 Installing the software... 5 Displaying and Copying Images to your PC.. 8 Disconnecting the Camera from your PC.. 12
Viewing Images on a Macintosh
System Requirements... 14 Installing the Software... 14 Installing the image processing software (ACDSee). 16 Displaying Images on your Macintosh.. 17 Disconnecting your Camera from your Macintosh.. 18
About ACDSee Viewing using the Browser
Launching ACDSee.. 19 About the Browser.. 20 Viewing images in other folders.. 24 Sorting image files.. 25 Setting detailed display categories.. 26
Viewing a large version of an image (Viewer) Panorama Image Stitching with ACD photostitcher Printing an image

About the Viewer... 27

Printing from the Browser.. 32 Printing from the Viewer... 32 Creating and Printing contact sheets. 33
E-mailing your images from ACDSee About ACDInTouch
Your Digital Camera: From Image Capture to Photo Prints
Here are some ways to use the images captured with your digital camera. Is your computer equipped with a standard USB interface? using Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 / XP as your OS? Or Mac OS 8.6 or later?

Use your monitor

Connect your camera to a TV with an AV cable to enjoy your pictures on the screen.
Connect your camera and computer with a USB cable, and copy the entire folder of camera images to your computer.

Camera Operating Manual

Use your photo shop
Have prints made from your card images at a photo shop. Set DPOF settings on your camera, and get prints from your photo shop. Camera Operating Manual Select the images for prints.
Is your computer using Windows 95 / NT or a Mac OS earlier than 8.6? Transfer your images using a built-in card slot + PC card adaptor or a card reader. Remove the card from the camera. When transferring images on the card to a PC with another device, make sure to review the user manual accompanying that device.

Use your image data

Use your e-mail software to attach images to e-mails, or use them on your homepage. See the operating manual of your email software for details on how to make attachments to emails. See the operating manual of the software you are using for details on how to use images on your homepage.

ACDSee

p.19-35
View Images Edit Images Save processed images E-mail Images Manipulate images Print images
* These operations also can be performed using commercially available image editing software. See the instructions provided with the software for more details.

Use your printer

Print images from your computer to your printer. Some printers can print directly from cards. For details, see the operating manual of the printer you are using.
Images sent to the computer can be saved onto a CD-R or other media.
Viewing Digital Camera Images on a Windows PC
You can use the provided USB cable (I-USB7) or a card reader to transfer your digital cameras images to the PC, and you can edit and print your images using the image viewing software. Here, the method for viewing images with the provided software (S-SW14) is explained.

Software Provided

The following software is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW14) provided. USB driver Image viewing / editing software (ACDSee) QuickTime

Double click [My Computer] on the desktop.
When the installation is completed, your camera can then be found in the [My Computer] window as [Removable Disk]. Make sure that Removable Disk is displayed in the [My computer] window.
In the case of Windows XP, if the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has a volume label attached, the content of the volume label will be displayed instead of [Removable Disk]. If the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is new and has not been formatted, the manufacturer and capacity of the card may be displayed.
Installing the image processing software (ACDSee)
This section describes the procedures for installing ACDSee which lets you view and edit recorded images on your computer.
When multiple accounts have been setup in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, login by the authority of the administrator before installing the software.
Turn your computer on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW14) into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW14)] icon. Double-click [Setup.exe]. Click your applicable language.

Click [ACDSee].

The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information. Reboot your PC after installation finish.
If a message such as the one shown on the right is displayed, click [Install Quick Time] to first install Quick Time 6.0.
The panoramic image software Photostitcher, the image layout and printing software FotoSlate, and the image editing software FotoCanvas also are installed when you install ACDSee.
Displaying and Copying Images to your PC
An explanation of how to display / copy images using ACDSee is shown below.
Turn your computer on. Turn your camera off, and connect it to the PC with the USB cable.
To view images recorded on a card, insert the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard into the camera.
The Device Detector screen is displayed automatically. If the Device Detector screen is not displayed, display / copy the images following the steps in When the Device Detector screen is not displayed. on the 9 page.
Confirm that [Copy images to hard drive] and [Launch ACDSee] are checked, and click [Next].

Confirm that [My Pictures] is selected for [Create folder in:], and click [Next].
The image is copied to the PC, and the ACDSee Browser starts.
When the Device Detector screen is not displayed.
Double-click the [ACDSee] icon on the desktop. Double-click [My Computer].
Double-click [Removable Disk] (If the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has a volume label name, then select that name).
Double-click the [DCIM] folder.
Double-click the [xxxPENTX] folder. (xxx is a 3-digit number.)
Select the image you wish to view from the Browser.

(Browser)

Double-click the image to enlarge (Viewer).

(Viewer)

Select the image you wish to copy from the Browser or Viewer.
Select [Copy To] from the [Edit] menu.
The Copy Files screen will appear.
Click [More>>], and select the target folder.

Click [OK].

The image is copied to the PC.
Disconnecting the Camera from your PC

Windows 2000 / Me

Double-click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area.
The [Remove Hardware] screen will appear.
Confirm that [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [Stop].
The [Stop Hardware Device] screen will appear.
Confirm that [PENTAX USB DISK Device] is selected and click [OK].

A message will appear.

Click [OK]. Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable from your camera and PC.
The computer is downloading the cameras image data with the camera is connected to the computer and the camera flash status lamp (red) is flashing. Image data may be damaged if you disconnect the camera during such conditions. In the event that an error message is displayed in Step 4, confirm that the flash status lamp has turned off and then disconnect the camera.

Windows XP

Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the task bar recognized area. Click [PENTAX USB DISK Device] and click [Stop].
Click [PENTAX USB DISK Device] and click [OK].
When a message is displayed permitting removal, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable from your camera and PC.
Disconnecting the camera from your PC (Windows 98 / 98 SE)
For Windows 98, there is no Hot Plug icon. To disconnect the camera, turn the camera off and remove the USB cable.

The following software is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW14) provided. Image viewing / editing software (ACDSee)
OS: Mac OS 9.0 or higher (requires QuickTime 6.0 or higher) CPU: PowerPC 266MHz or higher Memory: 8MB minimum Hard Disk space: 6MB minimum USB port must be standard equipment
We recommend using the AC Adapter D-AC8 when connecting your camera to your PC. Your image data could be corrupted if your battery run out during image transfer.

Installing the Software

Install the required software as follows.
Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW14) into your Macs CD-ROM drive. Double click the [CD-ROM (SSW14)].
The title screen will appear on your desktop.
Double Click the [Master Installer]. Double-click the [Master Installer] alias icon.
You can choose the language from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
Installing the USB driver (Mac OS 8.6 only)

Click [USB Driver].

The USB driver will be installed. When installation is completed, reboot your Macintosh.
Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW14) in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW14) icon. Double-click the [Install ACDSee] icon. Click your applicable language.
The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance to input registration information and install the software. When installation is complete, reboot your Macintosh.
If the message [CarbonLib-xxxxx could not be found] is displayed during installation, you must add the function expansion file called CarbonLib to the function expansion folder in the system folder in order to install the provided software in Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2. This error message is appeared when this function expansion file is not present or when an old version of the file is present. The latest version of the Carbon Lib is available on the Apple website. Download the file and then install it onto Mac OS. Apple website: http://www.Apple.com Contact Apple for detailed information on how to use Carbon Lib.
Displaying Images on your Macintosh
Displaying images on your Macintosh
Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off, and connect it to the Macintosh with the USB cable.

The camera is recognized as [untitled] ([NO_NAME] in OS X) on the desktop. The folder name can be changed.
Double-click the [ACDSee] folder on the desktop. Double-click the [ACDSee] program icon.
An image list (Browser) is displayed.

Open the camera folder.

The camera images are in the [untitled] (or volume label name if the SD Memory Card has one) [DCIM] [XXXPENTX] (XXX is a three-digit number) folder. An image list of the camera is displayed.
Select the image to view from the image list.
Double-click the image you selected. A full-size image is displayed (Viewer).
If the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard has a volume label, the volume label name will be displayed instead of untitled. A new SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard unformatted may show the manufacturer name or model number.
Copying images to your Macintosh.
See your Macintosh users manual for how to copy or move files. Please copy images to your Macintosh before editing them.
Disconnecting your Camera from your Macintosh
Drag [untitled] (or the volume label name on the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard) to your trash. Disconnect the USB cable from your camera and your Macintosh.

About ACDSee

ACDSee is a comprehensive software package that acquires, organizes, displays, processes, and shares digital camera images. You can use the Browser ( p.20) to acquire digital camera images efficiently. You then can organize them in your favorite way and even display them as thumbnails. You can use the Viewer ( p.27) to view a large version of a single image. Further, when you install ACDSee which is on the provided CDROM (S-SW14) on a Windows PC, the panoramic image software Photostitcher, the image layout software FotoSlate, and the image editing software FotoCanvas also are installed at the same time. Use this software to enjoy an even higher degree of freedom in your image creation, editing and processing. This manual provides explanations regarding the most basic ACDSee functions. Refer to the Help section in ACDSee for detailed information. For information on use with a Macintosh, also refer to the Help section.

Launching ACDSee

File pane File pane displays the contents of a folder selected in the Navigation pane as a list of files or as thumbnails. You can sort your images by such criteria as file name, file size, file date, etc.
Changing the Browser display method
You can select any of the following 6 methods to display lists of images in the Browser. Select [Mode] in the [View] menu and then select a display method from the submenu. You can choose from the following display methods. Thumb+Details Display image file thumbnails and file information in a list format. p.26) You can change the file information that is displayed. ( Thumbnails Display image file thumbnails. Large Icons Display large icons and file names. Small Icons Display small icons and file names. List Display small icons and file names in a list format. Details Display small icons and file information in a list format. p.26) You can change file information that is displayed. (
Viewing images in other folders
To view images stored in other folders, select a folder from the folder tree in the Browser Navigation pane or directly specify a folder in the path box.
Selecting a different folder in the folder tree
Folders selected from the folder tree are designated as the current folder and images from that folder are displayed in the File pane.
To display a subfolder is displayed next to the folder icon of folders that contain subfolders. Click to display the subfolders. is displayed next to folders when subfolders are displayed. Click to hide the subfolders.
Use the buttons on the Browser toolbar to select a different folder.
You can view the contents of the folder one level above the current folder by clicking in the Browser toolbar. You can view the contents of the folder displayed prior to the current folder by clicking in the Browser toolbar. When you use in the Browser toolbar to change the displayed folder, click to return to the folder displayed after the current folder.
Specifying a different folder using the Path box
Select [Path Box] from the [View] menu to display the path box in the File pane. Directly enter in the path box the path of the folder containing images you want to view. Images in that folder are displayed in the File pane. Also, click to the right of the path box to display a dropdown list containing a history of recently used folders. Select from the list a folder with images you want to view. Images from that folder are displayed in the File pane.

Sorting image files

You can change the order of image files displayed in the File pane.
Selecting sort categories
Select [Sort] from the [View] menu and then select a sort key category from the submenu. You can choose from the following categories. Extension, Name, Size, Type, Date, Image Properties, Description
Specifying ascending / descending order
Select [Sort] from the [View] menu and then select [Forward] or [Reverse] from the submenu.
Clicking the right mouse button on the File pane background (empty area where images are not displayed as thumbnails or icons) will display the menu in the location of the cursor. You can use the same step to rearrange the menus. For Macintosh, you can choose from the following categories: File Name, File Size, Image Type, Date and Reverse Sort Order.
Sorting using the keyboard
You also can sort image files and specify ascending / descending order using the numeric keypad on the keyboard. 0:Extension 4:Date 1:Name 5:Image Properties 2:Size 6:Description 3:Type +:Forward -:Reverse
Enable NumLock by pressing the NumLock key on the keyboard when you want to sort using the numeric keypad.
Setting detailed display categories
You can specify items displayed in the list as well as change the category order when the File pane is set to Details display.
Settings display categories
Select [Columns] from the [View] menu and then select a display category from the submenu. You can choose from the following categories. Size, Type, Date, Image Properties, Description Reselect the categories to remove checks when you do not want to display details.
Clicking the right mouse button on the file list row header (portion where name, size, and other categories are written) will display the menu. You can use the same step to set the display categories.
Adjusting the width of display category rows
You can adjust row width to match the amount of text displayed in the list. Align the cursor with the edge of the row header. Click on the edge when the cursor changes to a left-right arrow head and drag the edge to adjust the row width.
Double-clicking the left mouse button on the row header separator will automatically adjust the row width to match the length of the list text.
Viewing a large version of an image (Viewer)
Double-click on a single image file selected in the Browser to display a full-screen view of that image.

About the Viewer

Here, explanations are provided regarding Viewer configuration as well as names and functions within the Viewer.
Viewer toolbar Viewer toolbar includes shortcut buttons for commonly used functions and tools such as the Zoom tools. You can customize the toolbar by turning the button labels on or off, adding or removing buttons, and changing the size of the buttons. Status bar Status bar displays information and properties for the selected folder, file or files. Viewer pane Viewer pane displays your images one at a time in full resolution.

When the viewer is displayed, you can close the viewer and switch to the browser by performing any of the following. Click the (close) button. Double-click on the viewer pane border. Press the [Esc] key on the keyboard.
Panorama Image Stitching with ACD photostitcher
With ACD photostitcher installed on a Windows PC, you can panorama stitch the images you took in Panorama Assist mode. The folder and image names displayed on the explanatory screenshots will differ according to the setup of your PC.
A Windows PC is necessary for panorama composition. (ACD Photostitcher is not compatible with Macintosh.) When multiple accounts have been setup in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, login by the authority of the administrator before using ACD Photostitcher.

Run ACDSee.

An image list is displayed.
Select the images for panorama stitching from the image list.
Press the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard while clicking on pictures to select multiple images. After selecting the images, select [Extras] from the [Activities] menu, and select [Photostitcher] from the submenu. The [Photostitcher] is not enabled if two or more images are not selected. The images must be the same size.

Select images

Correct the image positioning.
ACD photostitcher starts, and the selected images are displayed in panorama format. Move the mouse pointer onto the image. It changes into a e symbol. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the images to adjust the stitching position. When the position is adjusted, click the [STITCH] button.
2 Click the [STITCH] button.
1 Click and drag to adjust position
Select the stitching method.
You can choose the stitching method from [Big Plane] and [Cylinder]. Here, you will create a flat panorama. Click the [Big Plane] button. A confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK].

Click [Big Plane].

Click [OK] and continue if a screen like the one shown left is displayed.

Trim the image.

Move the mouse pointer onto an image. It changes into a symbol. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the dotted lines to adjust the image trimming position. When the position is adjusted, click the [Trimming] button.
2 Click the [Trimming] button.

1 Trim the image.

Save the image.
After confirming your trimming, click the [Save] button to save the image. To cancel the trimming, click the [Cancel Trimming] button. When you are done, close ACD photostitcher and ACDSee.

Click the [Save] button.

[Cancel Trimming] button

Printing an image

You can print image files from the Browser or the Viewer.
Printing from the Browser
You can print one or more images from the Browser.
Select one or more images.
To print several images, press the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard while clicking on pictures to select multiple images for printing.
Select [Print Images] from the [File] menu.
The Print dialog box is displayed.
Select or change the printing options. Click [Print].

Printing from the Viewer

You can print the currently viewed image, or all images that reside in the same folder as the currently viewed image.
Select [Print Image] from the [File] menu to print the currently viewed image. or Select [Print All Images] to print all images in the same folder.
To insert the date and print and image
You can insert the date into an image file and print it. Date insertion settings are done in the Print dialog box.
Select the [Caption] tab in the Print dialog box. Check the [Print image original date] check box.
Creating and Printing contact sheets
You can create and print contact sheets of your images. You can add captions to each image, page headers and footers, and control thumbnails size.
In the Browser, select a group of images.
Press the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard while clicking on pictures to select multiple images for printing.
Select [Print Contact Sheet] from the [File] menu.
The Print Contact Sheet dialog box is displayed.
Select or change the printing options. Click [OK].
For more information about creating and printing contact sheets, click the Help button in the Print Contact Sheet dialog box.
E-mailing your images from ACDSee
You can send images directly from the ACDSee without using an external e-mail application. (E-mail account setup is required. See the ACDSee Help section for details.) Image files are converted to JPEG format then attached to an e-mail and sent. Images are compressed before transmission when the file size is large but no changes are made to the original image.

E-mail function is not compatible with Macintosh.
In the Browser, select a image or a group of images.
To select several images, press the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard while clicking on pictures to select multiple images.
Select [Share] from the [Activities] menu, then select [E-mail].
The Send E-mail dialog box is displayed.
Input the required information. Click [Send].
For more information about e-mailing your images, click the Help button in the Send E-mail dialog box.
An error message may be displayed and you may not be able to send mail if your mail server security is set to a high level.

About ACDInTouch

ACDInTouch uses the Internet to display the latest information about ACDSee. You can access information related to special offers, free digital imaging resources, newsletters, subscriptions, and more.

To connect to ACDInTouch

Select [ACDInTouch] from the [Help] menu.
The Connect to ACDInTouch dialog box is displayed.

Click [Connect Now].

About the ACDInTouch services
ACDInTouch is a data exchange service. When you connect, information is sent to you so that you can read up-to-date information directly in the ACDInTouch pane. This information is relevant to your product, such as upgrades, add-ons, and related software from ACD Systems that may also be of interest to you. For information on ACD Systems Privacy Policy, visit Web site at: www.ACDSYSTEMS.com/english/company/privacy.htm

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