User manual PENTAX OPTIO S55

[. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ] Red-eye reduction The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C, the Drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting or the Focus mode is set to H. · 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 preflash and the main flash is longer. ) · Flash effective range (effective range changes according to the sensitivity and shooting conditions) Wide: Approximately 0. 2 m to 4. 9 m (in Night Scene Mode: Approximately 0. 2 m to 3. 5 m) Tele: Approximately 0. 2 m to 2. 8 m (in Night Scene Mode: Approximately 0. 2 m to 2 m) 1 Press the four-way controller (4) 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. Status of the Focus Status Lamp and Flash Status Lamp 1p. 31 Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 82 67 MENU Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures 68 You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2560×1920], [2304×1728], [2048×1536], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies depending on the quality level setting (1p. 69). Recorded Pixels 2560 ×1920 2304 ×1728 2048 ×1536 1600 ×1200 1024 ×768 640 ×480 Higher quality High quality photo printing, A4 size or larger prints, editing or creating images etc. Postcard size prints Use on the Internet/e-mail, etc. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the size. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK · The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Movie mode. · Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. · The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p. 23 MENU Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression rate. The more stars, the clearer the quality and the larger the volume. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting (1p. 68). Quality Levels C D E 4 Taking Pictures Best Better Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for viewing the image on a computer screen. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]