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2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX France S.A.S. PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl) (for Belgium & Luxembourg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (http://www.pentax.be) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America,Inc.

PENTAX Corporation

Digital Camera

Operating Manual

(Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (Distribution & Service Center) 16163 West 45th Drive, Unit H Golden, Colorado 80403, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX Canada Inc. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentaxcanada.ca) http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp
Printed on recycled paper Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57418 Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2004 01-200408 Printed in the Philippines
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio S50 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 cameras capabilities.
Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio S50 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. To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. Regarding trademarks PENTAX, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Regarding PictBridge PictBridge allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly, using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images directly from the camera through a few simple operations. There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the # symbol on the LCD monitor.

# $ %

(lit green) (lit yellow) (lit red)
: Adequate power remains. : Battery is running very low. : Battery is exhausted. : The camera will turn off after the message appears.

[Battery Depleted]

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DC terminal AC adapter

To power outlet

AC power cable

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-AC5 is recommended.
Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. Connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter. Plug the AC power cable into the power outlet.
Make sure that the camera is turned off when connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. Make sure that the AC power cable and connecting cable are inserted securely. The data may be lost if the cable becomes disconnected while you are taking pictures. If the terminal cover on the camera gets caught in the grooves of the DC terminal (indicated by in the illustration), the DC terminal may become disconnected. Take care that the grooves on the DC terminal are not in a position to catch on the terminal cover when using the AC adapter. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the AC adapter, be sure to read FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA (p.1). Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter D-AC5 before using the adapter. The batteries inside the camera cannot be recharged by connecting the AC adapter.
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Installing the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

Card cover
This camera uses an SD Memory Card. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor). Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card.

How to Use the Menus

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor. Ex.) To set the [Quality Level] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu 3 Common Operations

AWB Multi

Press the MENU button.
The menu screen appears. The [A Rec. Mode] menu is selected.

Rec. Mode

You can choose an item.
Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity
The frame moves to [Quality Level].
Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting.
The quality changes each time the four-way controller is pressed.
Press the OK button or the shutter release button.
The setting is saved and the screen returns to capture status.
If you press any buttons before pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu, any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved. Even after pressing the OK button or the shutter release button to exit the menu, if you turn the camera off incorrectly (such as by removing the batteries while the camera is turned on), any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved. 33
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Example of Menu Operation

[A Rec. Mode] Menu

To the next screen
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[Q Playback] Menu

Playback

[B Set-up] Menu

Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Screen Setting On mm/dd/yy Off English
Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter
Set-up Format Sound Date Adjust World Time Screen Setting

On mm/dd/yy Off English

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears when you press the MENU button in Capture mode, and the [Q Playback] menu appears when you press the MENU button in Playback mode.
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Enlarging a Menu Display

Pressing the zoom button (x) while a menu is displayed enlarges the menu. Press w to return to the original display. Example of Menu Operation

Quality Level

White Balance AWB

Focusing Area Multi

If you turn the camera off while still in enlarged display mode, the next time you turn the camera on and press the MENU button, the menu will be enlarged.

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Menu List

[A Rec. Mode] Menu Yes. Adjustable #. Any changes made are invalid in d, H and = modes. No. Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.
Item Description Default Setting Super 25601920 Yes Rd= H.+ Yes Yes # Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes # # # Yes C 320240 No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes Page p.66 p.64 p.65 p.67 p.69 p.70 p.71 p.72 p.50 p.73 p.78 p.74 p.75 p.76 p.77
For selecting the Image Quality number of pixels and image compression rate Recorded For selecting the Pixels number of pixels For selecting the image Quality Level compression rate For adjusting the color White balance according to Balance lighting Focusing Area AE Metering For changing the area of the autofocus
AWB (Auto) Multi (Multiple)
For setting the metering L method to determine the (Multi-segment) exposure For setting the Sensitivity Auto sensitivity For setting the frame Frame Rate 30 fps rate For taking digital zoom Digital Zoom pictures On Instant For setting the Instant 0.5 sec Review Review time For saving the shooting Memory function settings when the camera is turned off For setting the Sharpness Normal sharpness For setting the Saturation Normal saturation Contrast For setting the contrast Normal For adjusting the EV exposure between 2.0 0.0 Compensation and +2.0
Only the flash, digital zoom and file number settings are saved.
There is no [A Rec. Mode] menu in O mode. [Image Quality] is the only menu available in - mode. 37
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Item Protect DPOF Slideshow Resize Copy image/sound Digital Filter Description For protecting images from deletion For setting the printing service to print out images For playing back recorded images successively For changing the size of images For copying files from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa For creating a filter effect using color filters (red, blue, green, etc.) Page p.95 p.104 p.91 p.106 p.110 p.108 p.82 p.87 p.93
For preventing the voice memo from being recorded while Record Voice Memo playing back still images, when OFF is selected Quick Zoom Quick Delete For playing back images at the maximum zoom size by pressing the Zoom button only once For displaying the Delete screen with [Delete] highlighted when ON is selected

Remote control unit E

(Remote control unit F has no zoom button.)
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional)
You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit for Pentax cameras (optional). The remote control receiver is on the front of the camera. Operate the remote control unit toward the camera lens.
Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode to displayh on the LCD monitor.
Depending on the previous setting, h or i appears. The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture.
Press the zoom button to adjust the zoom (for remote control unit E).
The zoom position changes each time the zoom button is pressed in the following sequence: tele middle wide
Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit.
hThe picture is taken immediately. iThe self-timer lamp blinks rapidly and the picture is taken after approximately three seconds.
Focusing position may shift if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking. When the Focus mode is set to Super Macro mode, the zoom magnification does not change. The buttons on the camera can be used in the normal way. Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than four meters away from the front of the camera.
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Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30,000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. (A charge is made for changing the battery.)
1 5, 2, 3 + 4 Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode)
You can take pictures with digital filters in a variety of colors, such as red, blue and green.
Set the mode dial to +. Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for choosing a digital effect mode appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose a color filter.

This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Auto + the light from the flash being reflected in the subjects eyes. Red-eye reduction The flash discharges automatically. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subjects eyes. Red-eye reduction The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions.
The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C or X, the Drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to H. The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second time to take the picture. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer.)
Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode.
The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode.
Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1p.27 Saving the Flash Mode 1p.78
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dR+.H=

Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [25601920], [23041728], [20481536], [16001200], [1024768] and [640480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p.65). Recorded Pixels
Higher quality High quality: for large prints or editing images
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size. Press the OK button.
The camera is ready to take the picture.
The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320240] in Movie mode or Marine Movie mode. Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p.19
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Selecting the Quality Level
You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting (1p.64). Quality Levels

Best Better Good

Lowest compression rate. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Highest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the quality level. Press the OK button.
The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off.

The Frame Rate setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)
You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display). 4 Taking Pictures
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Instant Review]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the display time. Press the OK button.
The Instant Review setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sharpness]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [Hard (+)] or y [Soft ()]. Press the OK button.
Frame Rate Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness Saturation
Any changes made to the Sharpness setting are invalid in d, H and = modes. The Sharpness setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)
You can set the color saturation.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Saturation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low ()]. Press the OK button.
Any changes made to the Saturation setting are invalid in d, H and = modes. The Saturation setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)
You can set the image contrast. 4 Taking Pictures
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Contrast]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from x [Normal] to z [High (+)] or y [Low ()]. Press the OK button.

Contrast EV Compensation

Any changes made to the Contrast setting are invalid in d, H and = modes. The Contrast setting is saved when the camera is turned off.
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Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 4 Taking Pictures
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the EV setting.
To brighten, set a positive (+) value. To MENU E x i t OK O K darken, set a negative () value. You can choose the EV setting in the range of 2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.
EV Compensation is registered on the four-way controller (45) in the Fn Setting default settings in Capture mode. (1p.122) The EV setting can be changed with the four-way controller (45) when you press the 0 button. Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.78

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Saving the Settings

Saving the Menu Items (Memory)
You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off. If you select P (Off), the settings will be reset to the defaults when the camera is turned off.
Item Description Default Setting
The flash mode setting on the b button is saved. The [White Balance] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. The [EV Compensation] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. The [Focusing Area] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. The [AE Metering] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. The [Sensitivity] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. The [Digital Zoom] setting on the [A Rec. Mode] menu is saved. The optical focus mode setting on the ) button is saved. The optical zoom position on the Zoom button is saved. The manual focus position is saved. The LCD monitor display mode is saved. The file number is saved. If a new SD Memory Card is inserted, file numbers are assigned sequentially.

O P P P P P O P P P P O

White Balance EV Compensation Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity Digital Zoom Focus Mode Zoom Position MF DISPLAY File #
Menu items not included in [Memory] will also be saved in the settings selected on the menus for each function when the camera is turned off. The zoom position setting in the digital zoom range will not be saved even if [Zoom Position] is set to O (On) in [Memory]. Setting [MF] to O (On) sets [Zoom Position] to O (On) at the same time. ([Zoom Position] can also be set to O (On) independently of [MF].)
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2, 3, 4, 1

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Memory]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [Memory] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to choose an item. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). Press the OK button twice.
Memory Flash White Balance EV Compensation Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity

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2, 1 Setting the Quick Zoom Function
You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/f/y button once during zoom playback.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off].
On : Pressing x/y on the Zoom/f/y button once displays the image at maximum magnification. Off : Pressing x/y on the Zoom/f/y button once magnifies the image in steps.
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Playing Back Movies

You can play back movies. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. You can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time.
Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the movie to play back. Press the four-way controller (2).
The following operations can be performed during playback. Four-way controller (4) Reverse playback Four-way controller (5) Forward playback Four-way controller (2) Pause Zoom button w/x Adjusts the volume

Playback time

100-0021

00:02:25 00:05:30

Recording time
The following operations can be performed while Pause is engaged. Four-way controller (4) Frame reverse Four-way controller (5) Frame forward Four-way controller (2) Releases the Pause function
Playback stops and the screen returns to the start playback screen.
The camera returns to Capture mode.
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Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode
Shooting information can be displayed on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY button changes the display mode. Display On Shooting information is displayed. 1 Protect icon 2 Voice Memo icon 3 Folder name and file name 4 Card/Built-in memory icon 5 Four-way controller operation guide 6 Shooting date and time 7 Battery level indicator
Histogram Display The brightness distribution of the image is displayed. The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. 1 Sensitivity 2 Recorded pixels 4 White balance 3 Quality 5 Histogram 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture 8 AE metering Display Off No shooting information is displayed.
1/30 F2.6 04/25/2004 10:25

Display On

Saving the Display Mode 1p.78 89
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2, 3 1

Select [Unprotect] in Step 5 to cancel the Protect setting on all the images and sounds. Even protected images and sounds will be deleted by formatting the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory.
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Viewing Images on a TV

PC/AV terminal
By using the AV cable, you can capture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable.
Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable to the PC/AV terminal. Connect the other end of the AV cable to the image input terminal and sound input terminal on the TV.
When using stereo sound equipment, insert the sound terminal into the L (white) terminal.
Turn the TV and camera on.
Changing the Video Output Format 1p.119 If you intend to use the camera for a long time, use of the AC adapter D-AC5 (optional) is recommended. Refer to the operating manual for the TV or equipment to which the camera is connected.
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Remote control receiver

Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) to View the Previous or the Next Image
You can use the remote control unit to view the next image or the previous image while watching the images on a TV.
The image following the current image is played.
Press the remote zoom button on the remote control unit.
The image preceding the current image is played.
Using the remote control unit to view the next or previous image is only enabled when the AV cable is connected. You can only use the remote control unit to view the next or previous image when playing back still images in the 1 image screen (normal). You cannot use the remote control unit to start or stop movies, still images with sound or sound only files, so use the buttons on the camera. Also, the remote control unit cannot be used at all while movies, still images with sound or sound only files are being played back or are paused. You need the remote control unit E (optional) to view the next or previous image. You can only view the next image with the remote control unit F (optional).

Do not remove the SD Memory Card while the card is being formatted as this may damage the card and render it unusable. SD Memory Cards formatted on a PC or device other than the camera cannot be used. Be sure to format the card with the camera. Formatting will delete protected data too.

7 Settings

Select [Format] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
The Format screen appears.

Format

All data deleted

Format Cancel

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Format]. Press the OK button.
Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the camera is ready to take pictures.
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Changing the Sound Settings
You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound and key operation sound. You can also change the type of sound.
Select [Sound] on the [B Set-up] menu.
Choosing [00] turns the volume off. Any other setting adjusts the volume accordingly.
Sound Volume Start-up Sound Shutter Sound Operation Sound 1
The Operation Sound screen appears.

Changing the Volume

Press the four-way controller (23) to select [Volume]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the volume. Press the OK button twice.
Changing the Type of Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound and Key Operation Sound
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Start-up Sound]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off].
Change the [Shutter Sound] and [Operation Sound] in the same way.
Press the OK button twice.
The Sound settings are saved when the camera is turned off. 113
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Changing the Date and Time
You 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], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
Select [Date Adjust] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5).
Refer to Initial Settings (p.23) for the setting procedure.

Setting the World Time

The date and time selected in Initial Settings (p.23) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city other than the Home Time city (World Time). This is useful when taking pictures abroad.

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This warranty policy does not affect the customers statutory rights. The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.
8 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.
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For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 8 Appendix
For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals
We: Pentax Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
Located at: th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.S.A. Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131
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 S50 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: August 2004, Colorado