User manual PENTAX 2200A

[. . . ] 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 · PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. [. . . ] · In A mode, you can only select = and q. · In C mode, you can only select s, 3 or \. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 97 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. 1 2 4 Taking Pictures 82 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (5) to select \ and press the 4 button. The central portion of the screen is magnified to twice its size when focusing. Focus Mode Manual Focus OK OK 3 Press the four-way controller (23). The MF indicator appears on the LCD monitor 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 2 1m 38 MF indicator 4 Press the 4 button. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller (5). 1 2 ARAFq<IBi\CExX>zDJ Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes , a b c d b Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures where flash photography is prohibited. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p. 58) 4 Taking Pictures 86 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p. 31 5 MENU Rec. Mode 5M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF AF Setting ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1/3 2, 3, 4 1 RAFq<IBi\CExXy>zDJ Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (1p. 85). Quality Level C Best D E Better Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Suitable for posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. Mode A pull-down menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the quality level. Press the shutter release button halfway. The Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 5M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF AF Setting ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel OK OK If you use the [Quality Level] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. [. . . ] Please take care that your used batteries are disposed at an appropriate collection point. Old or defective cameras likewise do not belong in household refuse. Please take care to dispose of your old cameras in an environmentallyfriendly way or send them back to us. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 181 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ]