User manual PENTAX OPTIO W10

[. . . ] 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 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the 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 even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. [. . . ] 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minute, then press the fourway controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the seconds, then press the fourway controller (5). The frame returns to [Interval]. Interval Shoot Interval Number of Shot Start Time MENU Cancel 0 min 10 sec 2 0 hr 0 min OK OK 5 6 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Number of Shot]. Set the number of shots. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set [Number of Shot], then press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Number of Shot]. 4 Taking Pictures 7 8 Press the four-way controller (3). The frame moves to [Start Time]. Set the start time. 1 Press the four-way controller (5). 2 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the hour, then press the four-way controller (5). 3 Use the four-way controller (23) to set the minute, then press the four-way controller (5). The frame returns to [Start Time]. 9 10 11 Press the 4 button. The Interval Shoot setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame on the LCD monitor turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button fully. Interval shooting starts. Press the power switch during standby to display the remaining number of pictures and interval on the LCD monitor. To cancel interval shooting, press the 3 button to display the message [Stop interval shooting] and then press the 4 button. Interval shooting is not available in C, O, Y, Q, C, or A mode. 79 1 ARACYq<IBQiC\ExQX>yP DNJzR Using the Zoom 4 Taking Pictures 80 You can use the zoom to change the captured area. 1 Press the Zoom/w/x button in A mode. x Tele : enlarges the subject w Wide : widens the area that is captured by the camera The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. Zoom bar 38 When the digital zoom function is set to P (Off), you can take pictures at up to three times magnification using the optical zoom. When the digital zoom function is set to O (On), you can combine it with the optical zoom to enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times. Press x 38 Optical zoom Digital zoom range range · You are recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when taking pictures at a high magnification rate. · Pictures taken in the digital zoom range appear grainier than pictures taken in the optical zoom range. Setting the Digital Zoom The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using only the optical zoom, set the digital zoom to P (Off). 1 2 3 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select O (On) or P (Off). The selected setting is saved. Rec. Mode 0. 0 EV Compensation AF AF Setting Movie Interval Shoot Digital Zoom MENU Exit 2/3 Press the 3 button halfway. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. 4 Taking Pictures Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p. 103 The digital zoom function cannot be used in I, > or z mode. 81 Rec. Mode 1/3 MENU 2, 3 1, 4 6M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AE Metering ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RACYq<IBQiC\ExQX>PDNJ zR Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 4 Taking Pictures 82 You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 2 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Rec. Mode 0. 0 EV Compensation AF AF Setting Movie Interval Shoot Digital Zoom MENU Exit 2/3 0. 0 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Use the four-way controller (45) to select the EV value. The selected EV value is saved. You can choose the EV setting in the range of ­2. 0 EV to +2. 0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. 4 Press the 3 button. The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status. · If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (p. 58) · When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the exposure. (p. 84) · The EV compensation function cannot be used in y or A mode. Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p. 103 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4/W button: Normal Display, Histogram + Info, No Icons, Backlight Off. For details of each display mode, refer to "Monitor Indications" (p. 18). · All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off. [. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15. 101 to §15. 109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio W10 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: February, 2006, Colorado 9 Appendix 197 Information on disposal for users 1. In the European Union If your product is marked with this symbol, it means that used electrical/electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products. [. . . ]