User manual PENTAX OPTIO OPTIO MX Operating Manual

[. . . ] PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www. pentax. co. jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www. pentaxeurope. com) (Germany - http://www. pentax. de) PENTAX U. K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U. K. (http://www. pentax. co. uk) PENTAX France S. A. S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B. V. [. . . ] · 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. 82 67 1 dRbca Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Still Pictures (No Auto icon) The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the light Flash Off conditions. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. 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. a b c d · 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. 82 68 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 x4 1 sec 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. 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 69 MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU E x i t 2048 AWB 2, 3 1 4 AUTO OK OK dRbca Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Still Pictures 70 You can choose the number of recorded pixels of still pictures from [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels, the bigger the picture and the larger the filesize. [. . . ] In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. [. . . ]