(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 555 on your PC. Keep this manual in a safe place.
Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 555 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. 12 Disconnecting the Camera from your PC.. 16
Viewing Digital Camera Images on a Macintosh
System Requirements... 18 Installing the Software... 18 Displaying Images on your Macintosh.. 20 Disconnecting your Camera from your Macintosh.. 21
About ACDSee Viewing using the Browser
Launching ACDSee.. 22 About the Browser.. 23 Viewing images in other folders.. 27 Sorting image files.. 28 Setting detailed display categories.. 29
Viewing a large version of an image (Viewer) Panorama Image Stitching with ACD photostitcher Printing an image

About the Viewer... 30

Printing from the Browser.. 35 Printing from the Viewer... 35 Creating and Printing contact sheets. 36
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 9.0 or later? Connect your camera and computer with a USB cable, and copy the camera images. Connect your camera and printer that is compatible with PictBridge directly.

Use your monitor

Connect your camera to a TV with an AV cable to enjoy your pictures on the screen.
Camera Operating Manual (P.100)

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 (P.101) Select the images for prints.
Is your computer using Windows 95/NT, Mac OS 8.6, or an earlier OS? 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

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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-SW13) is explained.

Software Provided

The following software is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW13) provided. USB driver Image viewing / Editing software (ACDSee) QuickTime

System Requirements

Windows 98 / 98 SE / Me / 2000 Windows XP Home Edition / Professional CPU: Pentium or higher recommended Memory: 64MB minimum Hard Disk space: 40MB minimum USB port must be standard equipment To play movie pictures, you need DirectX 8.0 or higher and Media Player (standard equipment with your OS), or QuickTime 6.0 or higher. (Media Player alone is sufficient on Windows Me / XP) You can download DirectX from the following website. www.microsoft.com/windows/directx
The software cannot be used on Windows 95/NT. We recommend using the AC Adapter D-AC7 when connecting your camera to your PC. Your image data could be corrupted if your batteries run out during image transfer.

Installing the Software

This section describes the procedures for installing the necessary software.
Installing the USB driver p.5 Installing the image processing software (ACDSee) p.10
Installing the USB driver on Windows 98/98 SE only
If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP, you do not need to install the USB driver. When you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, your computer will automatically detect the camera as [Removable Disk].

Turn your computer on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW13) into the CD-ROM drive. Make sure the camera is turned off and connect it to your computer with the USB cable.
Confirm that the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard is inserted in the camera.

Turn your camera on.

Your computer will automatically detect the camera as new hardware and the Wizard screen will appear.

Click [Next].

Select [Search for the best driver for your device] and click [Next].
Select [CD-ROM drive] and click [Next].
If another item has been selected, click the box to deselect it.
Confirm that [PENSSTOR.INF] is displayed and click [Next].
Installation of the driver starts.

Click [Finish].

When installation is finished, installation of the driver for the new hardware starts.
Confirm that [PENSPDR.INF] is displayed and click [Next].
When installation is finished, the Wizard window is exited.
Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop.
A removable disk will be added.
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-SW13) into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. Double-click the [CD-ROM drive (S-SW13)] icon. Double-click [Setup.exe]. Click your applicable language.
You can choose the language from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.

Click [ACDSee].

The Setup screen will appear. Follow the on-screen guidance and enter the registration information. Reboot your PC after installation finish.
Click [Install Quick Time] to first install Quick Time 6.0 when a message such as the one shown on the right is displayed.
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.

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 13 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 for PENTAX] 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 is displayed.
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 (green) 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 status lamp (green) 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.

Windows 98 / 98 SE

There is no hot plug icon in Windows 98 / 98 SE. Confirm that the status lamp (green) has turned off before disconnecting the camera, simply turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
The following software is included in the CD-ROM (S-SW13) 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-AC7 when connecting your camera to your PC. Your image data could be corrupted if your batteries run out during image transfer.
Install the required software as follows.
Installing the USB Driver
Many current and recent Macintosh computers will automatically recognize the camera and load their own USB mass storage drivers. When you attach the camera to your Macintosh, the camera should automatically appear on your desktop as an untitled disk drive, which you can double click to access.
Turn your Macintosh on. Insert the CD-ROM (S-SW13) in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW13) icon. Double-click the [Install ACDSee] icon. Click your applicable language.
You can choose the language from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
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.23) 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.30) to view a large version of a single image. Further, when you install ACDSee which is on the provided CDROM (S-SW13) 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

For Windows
Double-click the [ACDSee] icon on the desktop.
ACDSee will launch and the Browser will be displayed.

For Macintosh

To exit ACDSee
Select [Exit] from the [File] menu in the Browser or the Viewer.
Viewing using the Browser
In ACDSee, you can view images using either the Browser, which displays a list of images, or the Viewer, which display one image at a time. The Browser is displayed when you launch ACDSee.

About the Browser

Here, explanations are provided regarding Browser configuration as well as names and functions within the Browser.
Menu bar You can select and execute the various functions and settings of the ACDSee by choosing the menu items from the menu bar.
Browser toolbar Browser toolbar includes shortcut buttons for commonly used functions and tools. These buttons open dialog boxes or display further activity buttons. You can customize the toolbar by turning the button labels on or off, adding or removing buttons, and changing the size of the buttons. Navigation pane Navigation pane displays a folder tree of the folders on your computer, extra drive, or peripheral device. Navigation pane includes the Folders, Calendar, Categories, Photo Discs, and Albums tabs. You can select these tabs to display their contents in the File pane, or to organize your files and folders. Preview pane Preview pane displays the image selected in the File pane. Status bar Status bar displays information and properties for the selected folder, file or files. 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 extension, file size, file date, etc. File list toolbar With these shortcut buttons, you can copy, move or delete items, select what file types or folders to display in the File pane, and sort your images. It also includes the path box that describes the location of the folder of images currently displayed in the File pane. You can customize the toolbar by turning the button labels on or off, adding or removing buttons, and changing the size of the buttons.

When these categories are not displayed, check ( you want to display in the [View] menu.

) the categories

Menu bar You can select and execute the various functions and settings of the ACDSee by choosing the menu items from the menu bar. Browser toolbar Browser toolbar includes shortcut buttons for commonly used functions and tools. These buttons open dialog boxes or display further activity buttons. Navigation pane Navigation pane displays a folder tree of the folders on your computer, extra drive, or peripheral device. Preview pane Preview pane displays the image selected in the File pane.
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.29) 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.29) 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 1:Name 2:Size 3:Type 4:Date 5:Image Properties 6:Description +: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 Select another 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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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 555 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 555 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. 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. 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.
This is a Class B product that complies with the standards of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio and television interference when used near radio and television receiving units, in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions. Read the Operating Manual and handle properly.
Illustrations and screenshots depicted in the Operating Manual may differ from the actual product and screens.
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 This symbol indicates that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution This symbol indicates 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 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.

Caution

Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately. If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

Check that it is firmly secured by the battery lock lever when you have inserted the battery.

Close the battery 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.
Use of the AC adapter D-AC7 (optional) is recommended when you intend to use the camera continuously for a long period. (1 p.15) The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7 is exclusively for powering this camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or malfunction. 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. 13
Approximate Operating Time (when the D-LI7 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images: Approx. 400 (when 50% shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON) Playback time : Approx. 210 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 deteriorated 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.
Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the LCD monitor.
(lit green) (lit green) (lit yellow) (lit red) [Battery depleted.] : Battery is exhausted. : Battery is running low.

symbol displayed on the

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

AC adapter

Terminal cover

Setting the Home Town

You can choose the city (Home Town) in which you will use the camera.
Press the four-way controller (45) to select the desired city (Home Town). Press the four-way controller (3).
The screen for setting the D.S.T will be displayed.
See p.128 for the list of cities and corresponding code names. You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to Setting the World Time (p.116).

Setting the D.S.T. Mode

You can choose whether or not to display the Y (Daylight Saving Time) mode.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select Y or Z.
The default setting is Z (Off).

Press the OK button.

The screen for setting the Data and Time will be displayed.
You can change the setting after it has been made. Refer to Setting the World Time (p.116).
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time. 1 Getting Started
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the month.

Date Adjust

10 / 01 / : 00

12/24 OK OK

Press the four-way controller (5).
2 and 3 will be displayed above and below

the month.

Use the four-way controller (23) to change the day and press the fourway controller (5).

the day.

Repeat Step 3 to change the [year] [hour] and [minutes].
Use the Display button to select the 12-hour or 24-hour display format.

10 / 01 / : 19 PM

When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds.
The camera is ready to take a picture. Press the OK button again after pressing the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds to return to Capture mode when you set date and time except the initial settings.
For an accurate time setting, when you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. You can cancel the settings operation and switch to Capture mode by pressing the MENU / Fn button when the initial settings screen is displayed. If this is done, the initial settings screen will be displayed next time you turn the camera on. You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to Changing the Date / Time (p.116).

Taking Still Pictures

Shutter release button

2 Quick Start

Viewfinder Zoom /f/y button LCD monitor

Mode dial Power switch

Switches to Playback mode. (1 p.33)

Four-way controller (45)

Changes the EV compensation in modes other than a and O. (1 p.74) Changes the shutter speed in a mode. (1 p.56)

Four-way controller (23)

Adjusts the focus in z mode. (1 p.41) Sets the aperture value in a and c mode. (1 p.56, 54) Sets the shutter speed in b mode. (1 p.55) Selects the type of filter in D mode. (1 p.70) Selects Picture mode in d mode. (1 p.60)

OK button

Sets the selected menu item. (1 p.34) When pressed in z mode, the function on the four-way controller (23) reverts to the function set by the mode dial.

Display button

Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 p.38)

Menu / Fn button

Displays the active menus in Capture mode and retrieves the functions registered on the four-way controller. (1 p.34, 123)

Playback Mode

Z button Protects the image from erasure. (1 p.99)

DPOF button

Sets the DPOF data for printing pictures. (1 p.101) i button Deletes the image. (1 p.96) Zoom /f/y button f displays nine images at once. (1 p.94) Press -y in normal mode to change the size of the Zoom Display image, displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 p.89) Playback button (1 p.30) Switches to Capture mode. Four-way controller (45) Displays images one by one. (1 p.27)
Saves the function selected by the menu item. (1 p.34) When pressed in Normal Playback mode, the voice memo starts, and when pressed again, the voice memo stops. (1 p.90) When pressed in Zoom Display or Nine-image Display mode, changes to Normal Playback mode. (1 p.89, 94)
Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. (1 p.93)
Displays the active menus in Playback mode. (1 p.34)

Using the Menus

The menus are displayed on the LCD monitor when you press the Menu / Fn button. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus.

How to Set the Menus

When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the Menu / Fn button.
The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be underlined in green.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the menu screen.

For distant focus For closer focus
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 after the focus is set.
Keep pressing the four-way controller (23) will move the focusing position rapidly. The central portion of picture is also enlarged in the Digital zoom mode except at maximum magnification. Saving the Focus Mode 1 p.87
Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects The autofocus mechanism is not all-powerful. Subjects which may not focus are listed below. In this situation, use focus lock, press the shutter release button halfway to focus on [ ] another subject that is equal distant from the camera, recompose the picture while holding the shutter release button halfway, and then take a picture. a)Extremely low-contrast subject such as a white wall in the focus points range. b)Subjects which dont reflect much light within the focus points range. c) Subjects that are moving extremely fast. d)Powerfully reflected light or strong backlight (subjects with extremely bright backgrounds). e)If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear whitin the focus points range. f) Multiple subjects in the foreground and background wihin the focus points range.

Selecting the Flash Mode

(No icon) Auto flash a b c Flash Off Flash On Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge. The flash discharges. 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 regard less of lighting conditions.
Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] modes cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to a. The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, continuous shooting, infinity-landscape, fireworks in picture mode or super macro mode. The flash discharges once before the main flash as supplementary light for AE metering. In [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash discharges once to make the pupils of the subjects eyes smaller shortly before the main flash discharges to take the picture.
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.25 Saving the Flash Mode 1 p.87

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Selecting the Recorded Pixels
You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2592 1944], [2048 1536], [1600 1200], [1024 768] and [640 480]. 4 Taking Pictures

Select [Contrast] on the [A Rec.Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Hard (+)] or [Soft ()]. Press the OK button.
Adjusting the Flash Output
You can adjust the output of the flash without changing the brightness of the background.
Select [Flash Exp. Comp.] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the compensation level.
4 Reduces the brightness. 5 Increases the brightness.
Letting the Camera Set the Exposure (Program Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can select other functions such as the flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
Set the mode dial to A. Press the shutter release button.
The picture will be taken.

1/250 F2.8

Aperture Shutter speed
Using the Shutter Release Button 1 p.25 Playing back images 1 p.26
Setting the Aperture Value (Aperture-Priority Mode)
In this mode the aperture value is set manually and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to c. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the aperture value.
2 Makes the aperture larger.
(Reduces the aperture value.)
3 Makes the aperture smaller.
(Increases the aperture value.)

Aperture value

Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26 The aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off. The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the aperture value when the focus mode is set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way controller (23) to change the value to change the aperture value. The exposure is not appropriate when the shutter speed is displayed in orange on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Shutter Speed (Shutter-Priority Mode)
In this mode the shutter speed is set manually and the camera automatically sets the aperture value.
Set the mode dial to b. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the shutter speed.

2 Increases the shutter speed. 3 Reduces the shutter speed.
1/250 F2.8 10/20/2003 11:19 200
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26

Shutter speed

The set shutter speed will be saved when the camera is turned off. The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the shutter speed when the focus mode is set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way controller (23) to change the value to change the shutter speed. The exposure is not appropriate when the aperture value is displayed in orange on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Exposure Manually (Manual Exposure Mode)
You can set the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
Set the mode dial to M. Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture value.
4 Increases the shutter speed. 5 Reduces the shutter speed. 2 Makes the aperture larger.

1/250 F2.8 198

(Reduces the aperture value.) 3 Makes the aperture smaller. (Increases the aperture value.)

Aperture

If the combination of shutter speed and aperture value do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed.
If the deviation from the appropriate exposure is between 0.3 EV and 2.0 EV, n will light, and if between +0.3 EV and +2.0 EV m will light, and the value will be displayed. If the picture is underexposed at a setting lower than 2.0 EV, (Blinking) n blinks, and if overexposed at a setting higher than +2.0 EV, m blinks. p (Lit) Metering is not possible. (Lit)
The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture value.
Playing Back Still Pictures 1 p.26 The shutter speed and aperture value will be saved when the camera is turned off. EV compensation is not available in this mode. The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the aperture value when the focus mode is set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way controller (23) to change the value to change the aperture value. The [Auto flash] and [Auto flash + Red-eye Reduction] flash modes cannot be selected.

3, 4 Taking Pictures

Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode)
Register Capture mode or functions that you use frequently and then align the mode dial to E to quickly take pictures using your preferred settings. Registering a function
Set the mode dial to E. Set the [A Rec. Mode] items to your preferred settings. Press the four-way controller (23) to select [E]. Press the four-way controller (45) to select a Capture mode to be saved.
The set functions and Capture mode are registered in [User Mode]. See the table on the next page for the functions that can be set in the User mode.

Registering Functions in User Mode
By setting the mode dial to USER and setting the shooting functions, the functions and Capture mode are registered in User mode. Functions that can be set in User mode
Function Default Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Level D White Balance AWB Focusing Area Wide AE Metering L Sensitivity Auto Flash Exp. 0.0 Comp. Auto Bracket* Digital Zoom On Ref. p.43 p.44 p.45 p.47 p.48 p.49 p.52 p.84 p.75 Function Default Setting Instant Review* 2 sec Interval Shoot* Fast Fwd Movie Off 3D Mode* Parallel Memory Sharpness Normal Saturation Contrast USER Normal Normal e Ref. p.50 p.80 p.80 p.64 p.87 p.50 p.51 p.51
For the USER mode, you can choose from the following six modes: program, manual exposure, aperture priority, shutter priority, picture or digital filter mode. Settings made for functions marked with an asterisk (*) are reflected in other modes as well as User mode.

Set the mode dial to E.

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture mode)
You can select the Picture mode according to the shooting scene. Picture mode There are nine available modes in Picture mode.
H B I J L N K g W Landscape Enables to take landscape photos with bright colors. Night-Scene Mode Enables you to take dark scenes such as night views. Flower Enables to take flower photos bright in color. Enables to take portraits with spatial effect, by Portrait emphasizing the person. Enables to take clear photos at dazzling places like Surf & Snow beaches and snow covered mountains. Autumn Colors Enables you to take colorful photos of trees in autumn. Enables to reproduce beautiful colors for sunrise and Sunset sunset photos. Fireworks Enables you to take bright photos of fireworks. Text Enables you to take clear photos of text.
Set the Mode dial to d. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the required mode. Press the shutter release button.
The picture mode will be saved when the camera is turned off. The flash is disabled in Fireworks mode and the focus is fixed at infinity. The four-way controller (23) becomes the manual focus button and cannot be used to change the picture mode when the focus mode is set to manual. Press the OK button once and then use the four-way controller (23) to change the picture mode to change the picture mode. To avoid camera movement in Night-scene, Sunset and Fireworks mode. You are recommended to fix the camera on a tripod.
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode)
Using the provided software (ACDSee), join several pictures on your PC and easily create panoramic photos. Join photos that have been taken so the edges of the images overlap in Panorama Assist Mode to create a single panoramic photo.
Set the mode dial to F. Use the four-way controller to choose the direction in which the images will be joined.

Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button. When you have taken the second picture, the screen returns to Step 6.
Press the Playback button.
The LCD monitor displays both the left and right images.
Press the Menu / Fn button or change the 3D image mode to another Capture mode to cancel the 3D image mode. A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base. As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m 40=7.5cm. However, as the way people see three-dimensional images differs from person to person, there is no need to be too concerned. Refer to the table below for a simple guide to how far to move the camera.
Distance to subject Camera movement

0.1 m 0.5 cm

0.3 m 1 cm

0.5 m 1.5 cm

1m 2.5 cm

3m 7.5 cm

5m 13 cm
Viewing 3D pictures by the parallel method and cross method As our eyes are positioned about cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we see with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The difference is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image. This principle is applied to taking and viewing 3D pictures. 3D pictures can be viewed by the parallel method where the left and right lines of vision are virtually parallel, as when looking at a distant scene, or the cross method where the left and right lines of vision are crossed, as when you cross your eyes. A certain amount of practice may be necessary to view 3D pictures without using the viewer. How to Assemble the 3D Image Viewer Assemble the 3D image viewer supplied with the camera as shown below.
How to view 3D pictures using the 3D image viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11cm or 12cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.

We recommend that you use the AC adaptor D-AC7 while the camera is connected to a printer. The printer not operate correctly or image data may be damaged when the power for the battery runs low while the camera is connected to the printer. Depending on the type of printer, camera settings (such as image quality and DPOF settings) may not be reflected.
Connecting the camera to the printer
Enter the Playback mode, then press the MENU / Fn button.
The Playback menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [PictBridge]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The message Connect camera & printer is displayed.
Connect camera & printer
Connect the camera and printer with supplied USB cable. The image is displayed for printing.
Printing one image at a time
The screen for printing images is displayed.
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to print. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the number of prints.
You can set up to 10 prints.

Print this image

Copies
DROF DPOF OK Print The image is printed using the selected setting. The message Continue printing ? is displayed after the image has been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 1 and continue printing.
Printing using the printing service settings
Press the DPOF button while the screen for selecting an image to print is displayed.
The images with a printing service setting are displayed. To return to the screen for selecting any image, press the DPOF button again.

Print w/DPOF settings

Copies 10
Use the four-way controller (45) to select the image to print. Press the OK button.
The selected image is printed using the printing service settings set for the image. The message Continue printing ? is displayed after the image has been printed. Press the OK button to return to step 1 and continue printing.
Disconnecting the camera from the printer
After you have finished printing images, disconnect the camera from the printer.

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.
LCD Power Saving (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 [30 sec], [1 min], [2 min] or [Off]. Press the OK button.
This function will not work in Playback mode and using the USB cable and when the camera is operated by optional AC adapter.

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 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
The Delete screen will be displayed when [Delete] or [Delete All] is selected when the Quick Delete function is set to On.
Select [Quick Delete] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [On] or [Off]. Press the OK button.
Setting the Quick Zoom Function
Images can be displayed at the set magnification simply by pressing the Zoom button once during zoom playback when the Quick Zoom function is set to On.
Select [Quick Zoom] on the [B Set-up] menu. Use the four-way controller to (45) select [2] [4] [8] or [OFF]. Press the OK button.

Registering Functions

You can register the functions you use most frequently on the four-way controller. The functions can then be set directly by pressing the fourway controller without displaying the [Rec.Mode] menu. Registering a function
Select [Fn Setting] on the [B Set-up] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). where you want to register a function. Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the function you want to register.
If you do not want to register a function, select Off. The Fn Setting screen will be displayed. Use the four-way controller (23) to choose the key
Only one function can be registered on each key of the four-way controller. You can choose from the following 12 functions: Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, White Balance, Focusing Area, AE Metering, Sensitivity, Flash Exposure Compensation, Digital Zoom, Instant Review, Sharpness, Saturation Contrast. In the default setting, a negative level of Flash Exposure Compensation is registered for (4) and a positive level of Flash Exposure Compensation is registered for (5). If the Flash Exposure Compensation is registered to either (2) or (3), levels are compensated positively for (2) and negatively for (3).

Main Specifications

Fully automatic compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens 5.0 megapixels 5.25 megapixels (total pixels) 1/1.8 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Recorded Pixels Still pixels, pixels,pixels, pixels, pixels Movie pixels Sensitivity Auto, manual (equivalent to ISO 64, 100, 200, 400) File Format Still JPEG (Exif2.2), TIFF, DCF, DPOF, PRINT Image Matching II Movie Mov (Quick Time Motion), 15fps Quality Level TIFF, Good, Better, Best Storage Medium SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Image Storage Capacity
Quality levels Recorded pixels
Type Effective Pixels Sensor

TIFF 0

Best (C)

Better (D)

Good (E)

Movie images (320 240)

Voice recording

640 480

Approx. 4 Approx. 8 Approx. 14 Approx. 7 Approx. 12 Approx. 18 Approx. 11 Approx. 20 Approx. 27 Approx. 40 Approx. 30 Approx. 25 Approx. 45 Approx. 56 Approx. 53 Approx. 82 Approx. 100
When using a 16MB SD Memory Card White Balance Lens Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (W), Fluorescent Light (N), Fluorescent Light (D), Manual Focal Length 7.8 mm 39 mm (Equivalent to 37.5 mm 187.5 mm in 35 mm format) Max. aperture f/2.8 f/4.6 Lens Composition 9 elements in 7 groups (two aspherical elements) Zoom type Electrically driven Picture Range 33.7 mm 24.7 mm (screen is filled) (using super macro mode or manual focus at max, WIDE position) Lens Barrier Electrically driven Capture mode Max. 4 (Combines with 5 optical zoom to give zoom magnification equivalent to 20) Type Real-image zoom viewfinder (Diopter adjustment in the range of 3 to +1m1) Magnification Wide 0.37, Tele 1.66 1.5 inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor with 113 kilo pixels (with backlight)

Digital Zoom Viewfinder

LCD Monitor
Single-frame, 9-frame index, enlargement (max. 8), scroll, slideshow, Display rotated images, movie playback, voice playback, histogram display, trimming, resize Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor with external passive sensor Focusing Range Normal: 0.6 m (1.97 ft) to infinity (full zoom range) (From lens front) Macro: 0.15 m (0.50 ft) 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (full zoom range) Super macro: 0.02 m (0.8 in.) 0.65 m (2.13 ft) (Wide only) Landscape: Infinity (full zoom range) Focus Lock By half-pressing shutter release button Manual Focus 0.15 m (0.50 ft) to infinity (full zoom range), 0.02 m (0.8 in.) to infinity (Wide only) Exposure AE Metering TTL metering by sensor (Multi-segment, CenterMechanism weighted, Spot) Exposure 2 EV (Set in 1/3 EV steps) Compensation Movie Recording time approx. 1 sec. 10 min. Auto Bracket Possible Exposure Modes Program, Av, Tv, M, PICT, Movie, Panorama Assist, 3D, Digital Filter, USER, Voice Recording Shutter Type Electronic / mechanical shutter Speed Approx. 1/2000 sec. 15 sec. Flash Type Auto flash with red-eye reduction function Flash Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction Light Compensation 2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) Working Range Wide: Approx. 0.4 m 5.2 m (1.31 ft 17.1 ft) Tele: Approx. 0.15 m 3.2 m (0.50 ft 10.5 ft) Drive Modes Single-frame, Self-timer, Remote Control after 3 Seconds, Remote Control, Continuous, Interval, Multiple Exposure Self-timer Electronic control type, delay time: approx. 10 sec. Remote Control Pentax Remote Control Unit F (optional) Unit Exposure 3 seconds after receipt of signal or instant exposure Time function World Time setting for 62 cities (28 time zones) Power Supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI7, AC adapter (optional) Battery life w / fully Approx. 400 with 50% of shooting uses flash, LCD monitor ON in charged accordance with Pentax measuring conditions. USB / AV terminal (PC communication type USB1.1), external power supply terminal In / Out Port Video Output Format NTSC, PAL Direct Printing PictBridge supported Size 100 (W) 59 (H) 39.5 (D) mm (excluding operating members) Weight 205 g (excluding battery and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard) Weight when shooting250 g (including battery and SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard) Accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, battery charger, USB cable, AV cable, 3D image viewer, software (CD-ROM), strap, operating manual

Playback Function

Optional Accessories
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI7) Battery charger (D-BC7) AC adapter (D-AC7) AC Plug Cord D-CO2A Australia D-CO2B United Kingdom D-CO2E Europe D-CO2H Hong Kong D-CO2J Japan D-CO2K Korea D-CO2U North America, Canada USB Cable (I-USB7) AV Cable (I-AVC7) Camera Case (O-CC7) Strap (O-ST5) Remote Control Unit F 7 Appendix

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. 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. 139