User manual PENTAX OPTIO MX4

[. . . ] 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 the PENTAX Optio MX4 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 Optio MX4 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. [. . . ] · When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. · You cannot adjust the shutter speed or aperture when a, b or c is selected in \ mode. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 84 69 1 dRbca Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Still Pictures 70 (No Auto icon) The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the light conditions. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. a b c d Flash Off Flash On This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused Auto + by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's Red-eye reduction eyes. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. Red-eye reduction The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions. · To use the flash, press the f button to make the flash pop up. When the flash is closed, it will not discharge (Flash Off). · The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) when the drive mode is set to j or p or the focus mode is set to s or r. · The flash discharges twice, first a pre-flash and then a second time to take the picture. In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flash and the main flash is longer. · You cannot select Auto or Auto + Red-eye Reduction in a, b or c mode. · Use the flash to prevent camera shake if a blinks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 1 Press the b button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 84 2, 3 1 4 dRbca Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 4 Taking Still Pictures Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the light emission. Rec. Digital Filter Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness 0. 00 x4 1 sec 4 To increase the light emission, set a positive MENU E x i t OK OK (+) value. To decrease the light emission, set a negative (­) value. When a positive value has been set, the flash icon appears as j, and when a negative value has been set, the flash icon appears as k. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 71 MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU E x i t 2304 AWB 2, 3 1 4 AUTO OK OK dRbca Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Still Pictures 72 You can choose the number of recorded pixels of still pictures from [2304×1728], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. The quality level setting also affects the filesize of your pictures (1p. 73). [. . . ] This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]