User manual PENTAX OPTIO S60

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus mode Adjust the focus manually with the four-way controller. 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in Capture mode. The focus 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 focus mode. · The default setting is Autofocus mode. · The zoom is fixed at the middle position and only the digital zoom can be used in Super Macro mode. Manual Focus When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the central portion of the picture is enlarged to full screen on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Pressing the four-way controller (23) displays the indicator on the LCD monitor. Use the indicator as a guide while adjusting the focus with the four-way controller (23). 4 For distant focus For closer focus 3m 1 0. 3 . 18 09/10/2005 10:25 4 Taking Pictures Indicator After the focus is set, press any button except the four-way controller (23) or take your finger off the four-way controller (23). The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later. When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. You cannot change the Drive Mode, or the settings for PICT, or + when the focus mode is set to z. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 84 69 1 -dR+. H= Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Pictures 70 (No Auto icon) a b c d Flash Off Flash On Auto + Red-eye reduction The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. 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 Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. 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 Auto Sensitivity: Approximately 0. 2 m to 4. 4 m) Tele: Approximately 0. 2 m to 2. 8 m (in Auto Sensitivity: Approximately 0. 2 m to 2. 5 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. 33 Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 84 Rec. Mode MENU 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2816 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Recorded Pixels You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [2816×2112], [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. 72). [. . . ] Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2. 909. 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. [. . . ]