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Manual abstract: user guide PENTAX OPTIO S1
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.
Regarding copyrights Images taken with the PENTAX Digital Camera 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 cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. [. . . ] 95
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 The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light. Light Manual
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3 Taking Pictures
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· Set another white balance setting if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the [White Balance] set to F. · Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting may not be changed. Refer to "Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode" (p. 196) for details.
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Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. Press the four-way controller (5).
The [White Balance] screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting.
You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23).
White Balance Auto
MENU Cancel
OK
OK
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Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
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Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
If you change the [White Balance] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p. 107). Saving the White Balance setting 1p. 113
To Set the White Balance Manually Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready.
3 Taking Pictures
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In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the frame displayed in the center of the screen.
White Balance
SHUTTER
Adjust
OK
MENU Cancel
OK
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Press the shutter release button fully.
The white balance is automatically adjusted.
Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved and the [A Rec. Mode] menu reappears.
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
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Setting the AE Metering
You can set the area of the screen where the brightness is metered to determine the exposure.
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3 Taking Pictures
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Multi-segment metering Center-weighted metering Spot AE metering
N
The camera divides the image into 256 areas, meters the brightness and determines the exposure. The camera takes a reading of the overall brightness of the picture with the center of the image having more influence on the exposure. The camera determines the exposure by metering the brightness only at the center of the image.
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Press the 3 button in A mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AE Metering]. Press the four-way controller (5).
A pull-down menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select the AE Metering setting.
Rec. Mode
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Recorded Pixels White Balance AWB Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity EV Compensation
MENU Cancel OK
OK
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Press the 4 button.
The setting is saved.
Press the 3 button.
The camera returns to capture status.
· When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined. · When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully. · Depending on the selected shooting mode, the AE metering setting may not be changed. Refer to "Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode" (p. 196) for details. · If you change the [AE Metering] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p. 107).
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Saving the AE Metering setting 1p. 113
Taking Pictures
Setting the Sensitivity
You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
Auto The sensitivity is automatically adjusted by the camera. (Sensitivity 64 - 800) 64 The lower the sensitivity, the less noise that affects the image. 200 400 800 1600 Higher sensitivity settings use faster shutter speeds in low light 3200 conditions to reduce camera shake, but the image may be affected by noise. Mode] menu appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity]. [. . . ] Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling. In other countries outside the EU These symbols are only valid in the European Union. [. . . ]
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