User manual PENTAX SP 1000

[. . . ] 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, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 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. [. . . ] mode Manual Focus AF Area Move This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. This mode changes the position of the focusing area. You can choose from nine positions. Fn 1 Press the { button in A mode. The Fn guide appears. 75 2 Press the four-way controller (5). The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected focus mode. Focus Mode Standard Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject. The default setting is =. 4 Taking Pictures 76 Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 92 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below. 1 2 3 Press the { button in A mode. The Fn guide appears. Fn Use the four-way controller (5) to select z. The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing. 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 3 2 1m OK 38 OK MF indicator 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus is fixed and the camera returns to the normal display. The focus is fixed automatically after five seconds. Adjusting the Focusing Area 1 2 3 4 Press the { button in A mode. Use the four-way controller (5) to select ). The previously selected focusing area appears. Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the focusing area. Press the 4 button. The focusing area is fixed in its new position. OK 38 OK The focusing area appears as a spot when it is being adjusted. 4 Taking Pictures 77 1 2 Rq<IAF>;SBJKE\ Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Pictures 78 , a b c d Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye reduction Flash On + Red-eye reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Mode My 1 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit Rq<IAF>;SBJKE\^ Selecting the Quality Level Image quality refers to the compression rate of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the higher the quality, but the file size becomes larger. The recorded pixels setting also affects the file size (1p. 79). 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. Recorded Pixels 2560x1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Cancel OK OK The Quality Level setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. Refer to Step 6 of "How to Use the Menus" (p. 45) for other operations after the setting has been made. Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 1p. 22 81 5 MENU Rec. Mode My 1 2, 3, 4 Recorded Pixels 2560×1920 Quality Level White Balance AF Setting Multiple AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU Exit RFC Adjusting the White Balance 4 Taking Pictures 82 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance F Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten Light Fluorescent Light Manual The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. [. . . ] Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. 9 Appendix 176 · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. · The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 177 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. [. . . ]