6 Recording and Playing Back Sound
This chapter explains how to add sound (a voice memo) to an image, and how to play back sound files.

7 Settings

This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
8 Connecting to a Computer
This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a computer, and includes installation instructions and a general overview of the provided software.

9 Appendix

This chapter deals with troubleshooting and lists the optional accessories.
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Camera Features

In addition to basic picture-taking, the X70 has a variety of shooting modes to suit different situations. This section describes how to make the most of the key features of your camera. Together with the explanations of camera operations, it will enable you to enjoy your camera to the full.
Easy-to-Navigate Capture and Playback Functions!
The user-friendly design of the X70 enables easy operation with only a few buttons. Simply by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.68) and choose the optimal settings for the situation, or the playback mode (p.155, p.176) and enjoy the various playback and editing functions. A guide on the display lets you check the functions available in each mode and how to use them. A shooting mode guide is displayed in the Capture Mode Palette and a playback mode guide in the Playback Mode Palette (p.69, p.155). Use the Green Mode to take pictures easily using standard settings (p.80).
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Perfect for Portrait Shots!
The X70 comes with a Face Recognition function that spots the faces in your shot and automatically adjusts the focus and exposure for the faces. It can recognize up to 32 people per shot (*), so it will help you take perfect group shots too. It will automatically release the shutter when people are smiling, or if anyone blinked, it will tell you that so you can take the shot again until it is perfect. It also has a feature that lets you enlarge each person's face in sequence during playback so you can quickly check their facial expressions. * Up to 15 face recognition frames are displayed on the monitor. Face Recognition function (p.78) Modes for taking stunning pictures of people (p.86) Close-ups of people's faces for easy checking during playback (p.162)
Add Various Frames to Your Pictures!
When you take a picture with the X70, you can choose from a wide range of fun frames to create attractive framed shots (p.93). You can also add frames to pictures you have taken. Adjust the position of the subject in the picture or reduce or enlarge the picture size to match the frame shape and size. Now you no longer have to worry about the subject not fitting into the frame (p.183). For decorating your pictures with a frame

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Monitor Indications

Display in A Mode The display shows information such as the shooting conditions in the capture mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, Grid Display and No Info.

Normal Display

Histogram + Info

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No Info When the shooting mode is set to 9 (Green) mode, the monitor display is as shown on the right. You cannot change the information on the display by pressing the W button.

Grid Display

To take pictures using the viewfinder, switch from the display to the viewfinder by pressing the ELV/LCD button. Press the button again to switch to the display. 20
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Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

1/250 F3.5

1 Shooting mode (p.68) 2 Face Priority icon (p.78) 3 Bright area adjustment icon (p.130) Shake Reduction icon (p.132) Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Flash Mode (p.110) 8 Drive Mode (p.95 - p.101) 9 Focus Mode (p.113) 10 Digital Zoom/Intelligent Zoom icon (p.82)
11 Memory status (p.38) 12 Remaining image storage capacity Battery level indicator (p.32) Focus frame (p.64) 15 Date and time (p.44) 16 EV Compensation (p.108) 17 Date Imprint setting (p.139) 18 World Time setting (p.204)
* For 4, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [On]. l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off]. * 5 and 6 always appear in e, b, c, a, and E modes. In other shooting modes, they are displayed only when the shutter release button is pressed half-way. * For 9, when the focus mode is set to = and the Auto-Macro function is activated, the q appears on the display (p.113). * Some indications may not appear depending on the shooting mode.
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Histogram + Info/Grid Display/No Info Display in Still Picture Capture Mode A1 to A17 and B1 appear when Histogram + Info is selected. Only B1 appears when Grid Display or No Info is selected. A5 A6 A7 A8 A9

A1 A2 A3 B1 A4 B2 B3

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A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8

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Battery/Card cover

SD Memory Card
Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).
Push the card in all the way. Data may not be recorded correctly if the card is not inserted all the way.
To Remove the SD Memory Card
Open the battery/card cover. Push the card into the SD Memory Card socket to eject it.

Pull the card out.

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Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card is equipped with a writeprotect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or Write-protect computer. r appears on the display when the card is switch write-protected. Care should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn the camera off while the data are being played back or saved to the card, or the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. Do not remove the SD Memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it unusable. The data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that are deleted (1) when the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. (3) when the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time. (4) when the SD Memory Card is ejected or the battery is removed while the data on the card are being recorded or accessed. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer. Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. When using an SD Memory Card with a slow recording speed, recording may stop while you are taking movies even when there is adequate space in the memory, or shooting and playback may take a long time. For information on compatible SD Memory Cards, visit the PENTAX website. Be sure to format an SD Memory Card that is unused or has been used on another camera. Refer to Formatting an SD Memory Card (p.198). Please note that formatting the SD Memory Card will not necessarily delete the data so that they cannot be recovered using off-the-shelf data recovery software. There are off-the-shelf secure data deletion software programs available that will completely delete the data. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card are completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information. In any case, the data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

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Number of Images Recordable on an SD Memory Card
The sizes of the recorded images differ depending on the number of recorded pixels of the images, so the number of images that will be saved on an SD Memory Card also differs. Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels for still pictures on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels 1p.120
Choose the appropriate number of recorded pixels and frame rate in [Movie] on the [A Rec. Mode] menu.
Selecting the Recorded Pixels and Frame Rate for Movies 1p.145
For an approximate guide to the number of images or the length of recorded movies that will be saved on an SD Memory Card, see Main Specifications (p.256).
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Turning the Camera On and Off

Power switch

Remove the lens cap. Press the power switch.
The camera turns on and the display turns on. When you turn the camera on, the lens will extend. (The lens will not extend if the default settings have not been configured.) If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjust] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.40 to set the display language and/or current date and time. * When the camera is turned on, the screen flickers. This is not a malfunction.
Press the power switch again.
The display turns off, the lens is retracted, and the camera turns off.
Taking Still Pictures 1p.62
Checking the Memory Card The memory card is checked when the camera turns on and the memory status is displayed.

Memory status

The SD Memory Card is inserted. Images and sound files will be saved on the SD Memory Card. The SD Memory Card is not inserted. Images and sound files will be saved in the built-in memory. The write-protect switch on the SD Memory Card is in the LOCK position (p.36). Images and sounds cannot be recorded.
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Landscape

For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage OK OK MENU Cance Cancel cel
The shooting mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status. When using the flash, press the b button to pop up the flash. (p.112)
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There are 20 available shooting modes.
Description Page For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of H Landscape sky and foliage. For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is I Flower softened. For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and P Portrait p.86 bright skin tone. For backlit images. Please use flash to properly Backlight expose the subject. Half-length For portraits with proper framing by automatic C p.86 Portrait zoom. Fixed to h (20481536). For night time images. Use of a tripod or other A Night Scene p.85 support is suggested. Night Scene For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or B p.85 Portrait other support is advised. For moving subjects on poorly lit stages. n Stage Lighting Resolution reduced to 2MP. For bright images such as sand or snow. Q Surf & Snow p.90 Accurately meters for bright scenes. For images of babies. Captures bright images of a Baby baby's expressions. For capturing moving kids. Reproduces healthy R Kids p.88 and bright skin tone. For capturing moving pets. Select the color Y Pet p.89 according to the pets coat. For images of food and prepared dishes. K Food Enhances saturation and contrast. For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other S Fireworks p.85 support is suggested. For capturing images with a frame. Recorded N Frame Composite p.93 pixels is fixed to h (20481536). For capturing images at parties or in dim light. B Party p.92 Increases ISO and clarity. For capturing images in places where a flash is E Museum prohibited. K Sunset For images of sunsets and warm lighting Stitches two pictures together to create a wider p.102 X Digital Wide image. Stitches images taken with the camera to create a F Digital Panorama p.104 panoramic photograph. Shooting Mode
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Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. For details, refer to Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode (p.240).

Exposure Mode

Use the exposure modes to change the sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture and take pictures according to your own photographic vision.
Shooting Mode e Program Description Automatically sets shutter speed and aperture to the proper exposure according to Program line when taking pictures. Lets you set the desired shutter speed to freeze or emphasize subject movement. Take pictures of fast moving subjects that look still or subjects that give a sense of movement. Lets you set the desired aperture for controlling the depth of field. Use it to obtain a blurred or sharp background. Lets you set shutter speed and aperture to capture the picture with creative intent. Lets you save user-defined settings. Page p.71

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Set the mode dial to c.

Turn the e-dial to change the aperture value.
The shutter speed and sensitivity (only when sensitivity is set to [AUTO]) are automatically set in combination with the aperture being used to achieve proper exposure. If the proper exposure cannot be achieved, the closest value is set and the shutter speed is displayed in red. , and c are unavailable. The aperture set in this mode is shared with manual mode. Changes to this value in one mode are reflected in the other. Noise Reduction is used with shutter speeds slower than 1/4 seconds. In c mode, the aperture is displayed in a larger font size than normal (height of 1.5x). When using EV compensation, the EV compensation value is displayed using a larger font. Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture is maintained. However, when the current aperture cannot be used with the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture is set. Even in this case, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture can be used, the setting is returned to the original aperture.
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Using the a (Manual) Mode You can set the shutter speed and aperture value. This mode is suitable to take pictures of your choice by combining them. This mode is convenient for taking pictures using the same combination of the shutter speed and aperture settings or taking intentionally underexposed (darker) or over-exposed (brighter) photographs.

Set the mode dial to a.

Turn the e-dial to change the shutter speed/aperture value.
Use the m button to switch between the shutter speed and the aperture value and to change the settings. In the default state, shutter speed is selected.
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In a (Manual) mode, EV compensation is unavailable. A warning appears if there is a large difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure. If the exposure is greater than 2.0EV, only the exposure warning icon is displayed. If the exposure is lower than 2.0EV, the exposure warning icon is displayed and the difference between the current exposure and the proper exposure is shown in increments of 1/3EV. [AUTO] cannot be selected for sensitivity. ,, c, b, and d are unavailable. The shutter speed and aperture set for this mode are shared with b and c modes. Changes to this value in one mode are reflected in the others. Noise Reduction is used with shutter speeds slower than 1/4 seconds. Whenever the shutter speed or aperture is changed, the new value is shown in a larger font size than normal (height of 1.5x). Even when the zoom ratio is changed, the aperture is maintained. However, when the current aperture cannot be used with the selected zoom ratio, the closest aperture is set. Even in this case, if you change the zoom ratio again and the original aperture can be used, the setting is returned to the original aperture.

1cm Macro

Infinity

\ Manual Focus

AF Area Selection Select an area of the subject to focus on.
Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode.
The focus mode selection screen appears. You can select a focus mode using the fourway controller (45).
Focu s Mo cus Focus Mode rd St Standard

Cance cel Cancel

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In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select = or q. The focus mode is fixed at s in S (Fireworks) mode. When [Auto Macro] is on and shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to (Infinity). By pressing the shutter release button fully, you can also take a picture even when the focus is not set. Saving the Focus Mode setting 1p.147
To Set the Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below.
Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (5) to select \. Press the 4 button.
The central portion of the image is magnified on the display to full screen.
Focus Mode Focu s Mo cus Manual Focu Focus cus Ma
Press the four-way controller (23).
The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide. 2 for distant focus 3 for closer focus

4m 2 1

MENU OK

\ indicator

The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus.
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The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed. To focus at 1 cm in \ mode, turn the zoom lever and set the zoom position to the 1 cm indicator on the zoom bar. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ indicator is displayed.

AF Area Selection

Select an area to focus on for use during shooting. Select a location to focus on (AF Area Selection) With this mode, you can select a location to focus on from 25 points.

The default setting is E.
If you select 16:9 , the aspect ratio of the image is 16:9 and the monitor display for recording and playback is as shown on the right.
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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels.
Recordable Image No. Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Sensitivity ISO Corction in AUTO

12M 3:2 16:9 1:1 7M 5M

The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at E. The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h. The number of recorded pixels for images captured in c (Digital SR) or X (Digital Wide) mode is fixed at f. (The number of recorded pixels will be h if you exit the X mode without taking the second picture.)
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Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures
Select the quality (data compression ratio) for still images according to how the images will be used. The more stars (E), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size becomes larger. The selected recorded pixels also affects the size of the image file (p.120). Quality Levels
C Best Better Good Lowest compression ratio. Suitable for photo prints. Standard compression ratio. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. (default setting) Highest compression ratio. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites.
The [A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the quality level.
The maximum number of pictures you can take is displayed at the top of the screen when you select a quality level.
In 9 (Green) mode, the quality level is fixed at D (Better).
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Adjusting the White Balance
You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
F Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light.
Daylight Colors Fluorescent Daylight White Use this mode when taking pictures under different types Fluorescent of fluorescent light. White Light Fluorescent Manual Use this mode when adjusting the white balance manually.

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Setting the Shake Reduction
You can set this function to correct for camera shake during shooting. If the Shake Reduction is set to O (On), the camera automatically corrects for camera shake in the images you shot. The default setting is O (On).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Shake Reduction]. Use the four-way controller (45) to switch between O (On) or P (Off).
Automatically corrects for camera shake. P (Off) No correction for camera shake. The setting is saved. O(On)
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Setting the Interval Shooting
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Interval Shoot].

Interval Shoot

1 Press the four-way controller (5). Interval 0min. 10sec. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press the fourNumber of Shots 2 way controller (5). Start Delay 0hr. 0min. 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to MENU set the seconds, then press the fourway controller (5). The setting is saved, and the frame returns to [Interval].
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1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shots], then press the four-way controller (5). The setting is saved, and the frame returns to [Number of Shots].
1 Press the four-way controller (5). Current Time 10:00 AM The current time and the recording start Start Time 10:00 AM time are displayed in real-time. 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to 0 hr. 0 min. Start Delay set the hours, then press the four-way MENU Cancel OK OK controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minutes, then press the four-way controller (5). The setting is saved, and the frame returns to [Start Delay].
The camera returns to the shooting screen. The operations up to this point have only configured the [Interval Shoot] settings. To actually use interval shooting, you must select [Interval Shoot] from the drive mode.
Taking Pictures at a Set Interval (Interval Shoot) 1p.98 Interval shooting is not available in F, X, C, 9 or N mode.
The [Interval Shoot] settings can also be configured from the drive mode. (p.98)

Date Standard xxx_mmdd (3-digit folder number_month day) * xxx_ddmm (3-digit folder number_day month) when the date style is set to [dd/mm/yy] xxxPENTX (where xxx is the 3-digit folder number)
Taken with the folder Taken with the folder name setting [Standard]. name setting [Date]. (e.g. September 25) (e.g. September 25)
DCIM 100 100PENTX DCIM 100 100PENTX 101 101_0925
Up to 900 folders can be created. Up to 9999 images or sounds can be saved in a folder.
Next time, taken with the folder name setting [Date] again. (e.g. October 1)
DCIM 100 100PENTX 101 101_102_1001
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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Folder Name]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Standard] or [Date]. Press the 4 button.
Changing the Video Output Format
When you connect the camera to AV equipment, choose the appropriate video output format (NTSC or PAL) for taking and playing back images.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Video Out]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select a video output format.
Choose the video output format to match the output format of the AV equipment.

MSC NTSC PAL 5sec. 3min.

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Depending on the country or region, images and sound files may fail to be played back if the video output format is set different from the one in use there. If this happens, change the video output format setting. Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment 1p.173 Video output format of each city 1p.254
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display
You can adjust the brightness of the display.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Brightness Level]. Use the four-way controller (45) to adjust the brightness.

F G H Dark Normal Bright

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode. The display appears with the set brightness.
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Using the Power Saving Function
You can save battery power by setting the display to dim automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. After the power saving function has been activated, the display returns to the ordinary brightness by pressing any of the buttons.

Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Power Saving]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera enters power saving mode.
Choose from [2min.], [1min.], [30sec.], [15sec.], [5sec.] or [Off].
2/3 2min. 1min. 30sec. 15sec. 5sec. Off
Power Saving does not function in the following situations: - while taking pictures in continuous shooting mode - in the playback mode - during movie recording/playback - while the camera is connected to a computer - when using the AC adapter - while a menu is being displayed - while using the VIDEO output - when switching to the viewfinder using the EVF/LCD button When no operation is performed after the camera is turned on, Power Saving is activated only after 15 seconds elapse even if [5sec.] is set.
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Setting Auto Power Off

You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Auto Power Off]. Press the four-way controller (5).
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the time until the camera turns off automatically.
Choose from [5min.], [3min.] or [Off].
2/3 MSC NTSC 5min. 3min. Off
Auto Power Off does not function in the following situations: - while taking pictures in the continuous shooting mode - while recording a movie - during a slideshow or movie/sound playback - while the camera is connected to a computer
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Setting the Quick Zoom Function
You can set whether to use [Quick Zoom] to magnify playback images to a maximum of 10x by simply turning the e-dial to the right during playback of images in Q mode.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quick Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off).
O(On): The Quick Zoom is available. P (Off): The Quick Zoom is not available.

Setting

USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom

MSC NTSC 5sec. 3min.

The camera returns to A mode or Q mode.
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Setting the Guide Display
Set whether to display the guides in playback mode or when setting the capture mode.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Guide Display].
O(On): The mode guides are displayed. P (Off): The mode guides are not displayed.
Changing the Start-up Screen
You can choose the start-up screen displayed when the camera is turned on. You can choose any of the following images as the start-up screen: The Guide Display Start-up Screen showing a guide to the shooting modes and buttons One of the 3 PENTAX logos One of your own images (compatible images only)

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Product Registration on the Internet In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration. If your computer is connected to the Internet, please click [Product Registration] on the setup screen after the language selection screen is displayed. The world map screen shown on the right for Internet Product Registration is displayed. Click the displayed country or region and then follow the instructions to register your product. Only customers in countries and regions displayed on the software installation screen can register their products on the Internet Product Registration.
Setting the USB Connection Mode
Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable.
Make sure to set the USB Connection mode before connecting your camera to the computer. You cannot perform the following setting if the camera is connected to your computer with the USB cable.
Turn your camera on. Press the 3 button in Q mode.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [USB Connection].
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Use the four-way controller (23) to select [MSC].

MSC PTP 5sec. 3min.

Go to the following pages depending on your computer. Connecting to a Windows PC (p.226) Connecting to a Macintosh (p.234)
MSC (Mass Storage Class) and PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) MSC (Mass Storage Class) A general-purpose driver program that handles devices connected to the computer via USB as a memory device. Also indicates a standard for controlling USB devices with this driver. By simply connecting a device that supports USB Mass Storage Class, you can copy, read, and write files from a computer without installing a dedicated driver. PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) A protocol that allows transfer of digital images and control of digital cameras via USB, standardized as ISO 15740. You can transfer image data between devices that support PTP without installing a device driver. Unless otherwise specified, select MSC when connecting the X70 to your computer.

Viewing Images

Select and click the folder containing the image you want to view in the Folders pane of the ACDSee browser.
Images are displayed in the File List pane.
Select and double-click the image you want to view in the File List pane.
The selected image is displayed with the viewer. With the viewer, you can enlarge/ reduce the display size of the image or edit the image. You can also play back movies or sound files.
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ACDSee Quick View The image is displayed on the ACDSee Quick View screen if you double-click the image file directly from the browser without starting ACDSee. (You cannot play back or display the file with ACDSee Quick View even if you double-click a movie or sound file.) You can also enlarge/reduce the display size of the image on the ACDSee Quick View screen. Click [Full Viewer] on the ACDSee Quick View screen to switch the display to the viewer. Click [Photo Manager] to switch the display to the ACDSee browser.
Details on How to Use ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0
You can find more information on how to use ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 by using the help pages.
Click the [?] icon at the top right of the screen.

The help screen appears.

Double-click the desired topic.
The explanation is displayed.
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Connecting to a Macintosh
Connecting the Camera and a Macintosh
Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the provided USB cable (I-USB7).
Turn your Macintosh on. Turn your camera off. Connect your camera to the Macintosh using the USB cable.
The camera is recognized as [NO_NAME] on the desktop.
If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, the volume label name appears instead of [NO_NAME]. A new unformatted SD Memory Card may show the manufacturer name or model number. The power lamp is lit while the camera is connected to a Macintosh, whereas it blinks while the card is being accessed.
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Transfer the images captured with the camera to your Macintosh.
If there is no SD Memory Card in the camera, the images stored in the built-in memory will be transferred to your Macintosh.
Specify a save location, make sure that [Launch ACDSee] is checked, and click [Download].
After images are copied to your Macintosh, the ACDSee 2 for Mac starts.
When [Delete images from device] is checked, images are deleted from the camera after transfer is complete.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Macintosh
Drag [NO_NAME] on the desktop to the trash.
If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the trash.

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March 3, 2009

P E N T AX X 70 An all-purpose digital compact camera featuring a high-magnification optical 24X z oom lens

Major Features

Specifications
HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Imaging Systems Division is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX X70 digital compact camera. Featuring a high-magnification optical 24-times zoom lens with a wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage, and sporting a highly portable, compact, lightweight body, this new all-purpose model performs superbly and effortlessly in a great variety of photographic situations from casual day-to-day snapshots to travel and sports photography.
PENTAX X70 [ Product Image ]
Versatile optical 24X zoom lens to accommodate a range of subjects
Within its compact, lightweight body, the X70 features a high-magnification optical 24-times zoom lens offering a focal-length coverage between 26mm wide angle to 624mm super telephoto (in the 35mm format). Coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, the X70s zoom range can be extended to approximately 150 times (for a focal length of an astonishing approximately 3900mm in the 35mm format) without compromising the optical performance of the zoom lens.
Reliable shake-reduction system for sharp, blur-free images
The X70 incorporates image-sensor-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) system to assure sharply focused, blur-free images even under demanding photographic conditions prone to camera shake, such as when using a telephoto lens or when shooting a sunset or indoor scene using only incident light. By accurately detecting the amount of camera shake using a high-performance gyro sensor and shifting the CCD image sensor vertically and horizontally at high speed, the X70 offers an outstanding camera-shake compensation effect, equivalent to approximately three shutter steps.
High-speed continuous shooting to capture the decisive moment
The X70 lets the photographer capture the subject continuously at a maximum speed of approximately 11 images per second, and up to 21 images in succession.* Coupled with the Auto-Tracking AF mode that keeps a fast-moving subject in focus all the time, the X70 captures once-in-a-lifetime,

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decisive moments in sharp focus, even when the subject is an active child or unpredictable pet.
* When the continuous-shooting mode is selected, the image size is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944 pixels).

High image quality

Thanks to the combination of approximately 12.0 megapixels, a high-performance imaging engine, and the high-quality PENTAX zoom lens, the X70 delivers super-clear, high-quality images. It even allows the photographer to choose the preferred finishing touch Bright, Natural or Monochrome.
Movie shooting in high-definition TV image quality and with anti-shake protection

The X70 captures high-quality movie clips, equivalent in image quality to that of high-definition TV (1280 x 720 pixels). It also features the Movie SR mode,*** which effectively minimizes annoying camera shake during movie shooting through the use of exclusive software. As a result, the photographer enjoys high-quality, blur-free movie shooting with minimal effort.
** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.
Multi-mode exposure system to accommodate different applications
The X70 offers a choice of four exposure modes: Programmed AE, in which the camera automatically selects the optimal combination of aperture and shutter speed for a given subject; and Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes, in which photographers are free to select either or both aperture and shutter speed to express their creative intentions and personal touches.
Auto Picture mode for the automatic selection of seven different shooting modes
The X70 features the advanced Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by detecting the subjects lighting and other conditions. This user-friendly mode not only makes the right mode choice for the photographer (from Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Flower, Sport and Standard modes), but also features an auto macro mode, which automatically switches the cameras focus range to macro in close-range applications.
Super-fast Face Recognition AF&AE function to capture up to 32 faces in focus in approx. 0.03 seconds
The X70s Face Recognition AF&AE function comes extremely handy for taking casual snapshots of people. It optimizes the focusing and exposure status of the subject up to 32 faces in a single image in approximately 0.03 seconds. The X70 also offers other user-friendly functions: a Smile Capture function that automatically releases the shutter the instant it detects the subjects smile; and a Blinking Detection function that warns the photographer when the subjects eyes close at the time of shutter release.
Auto sensitivity control, up to a super-high ISO 6400
The X70 comes equipped with an auto sensitivity control function, which automatically shifts the sensitivity level in relation to the subjects lighting condition and the lens focal-length setting. This allows the photographer to use a high shutter speed in dimly lit locations, such as night scenes or indoor sports events, to effectively minimize camera shake and subject shake. The auto sensitivity control range can be set randomly between ISO 50 and super-high ISO 6400.

Large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch color LCD monitor
Despite its compact dimensions, the X70 features a large 2.7-inch high-brightness color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots. Thanks to the AR (Anti-Reflection) coating, sunlight reflections are held to a minimum for comfortable outdoor viewing. The X70 also comes with an electronic viewfinder, which comes handy when shooting against intense backlight or when the photographer needs firmer grip of the camera.

Other features

I. Choice of image format, from proportions of 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 or 1:1 II. Shooting mode palette for easy selection of the most appropriate shooting mode from 20 different shooting modes, including a new Baby mode programmed to capture the healthy, lively face of a baby III. Overexposure compensation function to prevent white-washed highlight areas IV. 1cm Macro mode can be used as close as one centimeter away from a subject for stunning close-up shots V. Digital Wide function to composite one extra-wide-angle image (equivalent to an image taken with an approx. 20mm lens in 35mm format) from two images VI. World-time clock to display standard time in 75 cities in 28 time zones around the world, for an extra convenience on the road VII. Frame Composite function (with 90 frames stored in the camera) to shoot or compose images with decorative photo frames VIII. Approx. 33.6MB built-in memory IX. Red-eye reduction function to correct annoying red eyes in recorded images during playback
Number of Effective pixels approx. 12 megapixels

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Image Sensor Still Number of Recorded pixels Movie Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Still Motion Blur Reduction Movie Face recognition Storage Media White Balance
1/2.33" CCD 12M, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, 7M, 5M, 3M, 1024, 640 1280, 848, 640, 320 Auto, Fixed (ISO 50 - 6400) CCD-Shift-Type (SR : Shake Reduction) Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR) Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR) Face recognition AF&AE is available at all mode. 32 people at most. Smile Capture. Blinking Detection. Built-in Memory (approx. 33.6MB), SD/SDHC Memory Card Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (W, D, N), Manual setting PENTAX zoom lens, 14 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical elements, 3 ED elements)

Focal Length Aperture Optiocal Zoom
4.6 - 110.4mm (approx. 26 - 624mm in 35mm format) F2.8 (W) - F5.0 (T) 24X approx. 6.25X approx. 31.3X at 7M, approx. 150X at 640 (including optical zoom) 2.7"LCD , approx. 230K dots, AR coating Electronic Viewfinder, approx. 200K dots
Digital Zoom Intelligent Zoom

Display Viewfinder Type

9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF Standard: 0.4m - Infinity (at wide setting), 1.7m - Infinity (at tele setting), 1.31 ft. Infinity (at wide setting), 5.6 ft. - Infinity (at tele setting)
Focus Range (From lense face)
Macro: 0.1 - 0.5m (middle zoom position), 0.33 - 1.64 ft. (middle zoom position) 1cm Macro: 0.01 - 0.3m (middle zoom position), 0.03 - 0.98 ft. (middle zoom position) Infinity-landscape, Manual Focus, AF Point switching: available
Metering System Exposure Control Exposure Compensation
Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering 2EV (1/3EV steps) Auto Picture, Sport, Digital SR, Movie, USER, Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, SCN(Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Backlight, Half-length Portrait,

Scene mode

Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Stage Lighting, Surf & Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame Composite, Party, Museum, Sunset, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama), Green Slideshow, Digital Filter(Color Filter(11 kinds), Soft Filter, Fisheye Filter, Brightness

Playback modes

Filter), Frame Composite, Resize, Cropping, Image/Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Movie Edit, Red-eye Compensation, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Image Recovery, Start-up Screen, Face close-up playback
Shutter Speed Modes Built-in flash Flash Range
1/4000 - 1/4 sec. 4 sec at most (Tv, Av, M, Night Scene mode setting) Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" reduction function employs a pre-discharge. Low-speed synchro, Low-speed synchro + Red-eye Wide: approx. 0.2 - 9.1m (ISO Auto), approx. 0.66 - 29.9 ft. (ISO Auto) Tele: approx. 1.7 - 5.1m (ISO Auto), approx. 5.6 - 16.7 ft. (ISO Auto) One shot, Continuous Shooting (L/M/H), Self-timer, 2 sec Self-timer, Interval Shooting, Auto Bracket Rechargeable D-LI92 lithium-ion battery, Optional AC adapter kit is also available

Drive Modes Power Source

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Battery life Interfaces

Still*: Approx. 170 shots (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery) Playback**: Approx. 200 min. (Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery) USB2.0 (Hi-Speed), AV terminal, DC Input terminal approx. 110.5 (W) 82.5 (H) 89.5 (D)mm (excluding the operation parts and

Dimensions

protrusion.) approx. 4.4 (W) 3.2 (H) 3.9 (D) inches (excluding the operation parts and protrusion. ) Body approx. 390g (without battery and SD memory card) approx. 13.8 oz. approx. 410g (loaded and ready) approx. 14.5 oz.
Weight With battery & SD card
* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending on operating conditions. ** According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
[Optio P70 Storage capacity ]
Still Built-in Memory * 7 12M (4000x3000) 8 3:2 (4000x2672) 9 16:9 (4000x2256) 9 1:1 (2992x2992) 11 7M (3072x2304) 13 5M (2592x1944) 21 3M (2048x1536) (1024x768) (640x480) 512MB 3777 1GB 7557 2GB 15368 4GB 30167
Movie 1280(1280x720) (hh:mm:ss) 848(848x480) (hh:mm:ss) 640(640x480) (hh:mm:ss) 15fps 30fps 320(320x240) (hh:mm:ss) 15fps 15fps 30fps 30fps
Built-in Memory * 0:00:32 0:00:22 0:00:32 0:01:03 0:00:51 0:01:37
512MB 0:07:31 0:05:18 0:07:31 0:14:48 0:11:59 0:22:53
1GB 0:15:02 0:10:36 0:15:02 0:29:38 0:23:59 0:45:48
2GB 0:30:08 0:21:20 0:30:08 1:00:16 0:48:47 1:33:08
4GB 0:59:09 0:41:53 0:59:09 1:58:18 1:35:46 3:02:49
*Approx. 33.6MB The maximum file size is 2GB for movie.
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