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Digital Compact Cameras: Optio M60

optio M60
<General function and specification>
<Storage media>
<Battery and Power Sources>
<Capture and Playback>
<Computers and Software>
<Print Connection>
<Troubleshooting>

<General function and specification>
What accessories are provided with this camera?
  • Strap 0-ST51*
  • USB cable I-USB7*
  • AV cable I-AVC7*
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78*
  • Battery charger D-BC78*
  • AC plug cord D-C024*
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW81
  • Operating manual
  • PC Connection Manual
  • Quick Guide

* No camera case or SD (SDHC) Memory Cards are included with the camera.
* Accessories marked with an asterisk (*) can also be purchased separately.
What are the optional accessories for this camera?
The optional accessories are as follows:
  • Camera case O-CC81/O-CC79/O-CC78
  • Camera strap 0-ST81
  • Leather strap 0-ST24
  • Sports strap 0-ST30
  • Camera strap 0-ST8
  • AC adapter kit K-AC78
    [Includes AC adapter D-AC64, DC coupler D-DC78 and AC plug cord]
  • Battery charger kit K-BC78
    [Includes battery charger D-BC78 and AC plug cord]
Will a waterproof case be released?
There are currently no plans to release one.
Can the camera be mounted on a tripod?
Yes, it can be mounted using the threaded tripod mount in the camera base.
Where is the audio microphone? Can an external microphone be connected to the camera?
The microphone is on the front of the camera, just below and to the right of the lens. External microphones cannot be connected to the camera.
How big is the LCD monitor and how many pixels does it have?
The monitor is a 2.5-inch LCD panel, wide viewing angle with approximately 230,000 dots.

<Storage media>
What are the storage media?
The built-in memory (approximately 36.5 MB) and SD or SDHC Memory Cards.
Does the camera come with an SD (SDHC) Memory Card?
No. Memory Cards should be purchased as required.
Which SD (SDHC) Memory Cards are recommended for this camera?
We recommend the SD (SDHC) Memory Card brands shown in the table below.
Panasonic *SD Memory Card - Capacities: 512MB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 8GB
Toshiba *SD Memory Card - Capacities: 512MB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 8GB
SanDisk *SD Memory Card - Capacities: 512MB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 8GB
As of June 2008
* When recording a movie, using a Class 6 or faster SD (SDHC) Memory Card with a guaranteed maximum write speed of at least 10 MB/sec. allows you to shoot the movie without having to stop mid-way.
* When saving still images, using a Class 6 or faster SD (SDHC) Memory Card with a guaranteed maximum write speed of at least 10 MB/sec. gives no noticeable improvement in the continuous shooting speed.
* "Recommended" denotes only that the operation of the product has been checked by PENTAX and in no way constitutes a guarantee to customers that the product is suited to their requirements.
What are the figures for the number of recordable still images and the length of recordable video or audio for each of the SD (SDHC) Memory Card capacities?
The figures vary depending on the shooting conditions and subject, but an approximate guide to the number of still images, the length of continuous movie recording time and the length of audio recording time in Voice Recording mode can be found here.
Are there any precautions needed when using SD (SDHC) Memory Cards?
  • Card that are unused or that have been used on other devices, such as another camera or a computer, must first be formatted on the Optio M60.
    *Note that formatting a card erases all the data on the card, including protected images and sound files.
  • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to LOCK protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
  • Do not remove an SD (SDHC) Memory Card or turn the camera off while you are recording data or playing back images or audio, or while the camera is connected to a computer via a USB cable. Doing so will result in the corruption of stored data and/or damage to the SD (SDHC) Memory Card.
  • Do not bend an SD (SDHC) Memory Card or subject it to violent impacts. And do not leave cards in locations where they will be exposed to moisture or high temperatures. Doing so will result in the corruption of stored data and/or damage to the SD (SDHC) Memory Card.
  • The SD Memory Card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.
  • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

<Battery and Power Sources>
What kind of battery does the camera use?
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78.
How long can the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI78 be used for?
No. of still images shot: Approx. 210
Playback time (Slideshow): Approx. 215 minutes
Movie recording time: Approx. 80 minutes
Audio recording time: Approx. 270 minutes

The battery takes a maximum of approximately 150 minutes to charge. (Charge time depends on temperature is between 0°C and 40°C)

• The number of still images shot is measured in conditions that comply with CIPA standards. (Includes: With a 50% flash use rate and the LCD monitor ON at 23°C.)
*Note: CIPA standards are standards formulated by the Camera and Imaging Products Association.
• The playback time, movie recording time and audio recording time are based on the result of in-house testing.
Is there an AC adapter for the camera?
There is the optional AC adapter kit [K-AC78]
When the battery is removed, how long is the date set in the camera retained? And does the internal clock keep running?
Once a new battery has been loaded and left in the camera for at least 1 day, data in the camera remains backed up for approximately 1 day when the battery is removed. The internal clock also continues to run while the data is backed up.

<Capture and Playback>
How long is the startup time?
The startup time is approximately 2.0 seconds. This is the time between the camera being turned on and the camera being ready to record with P mode selected, the built-in flash set to Flash Off, and no Start-up Screen or Start-up Sound selected.
How long is the shutter release time lag?
The shutter release time lag is approximately 0.03 seconds. This is the time between the shutter release button being pressed fully and the camera starting image capture with the flash set to Flash Off and the focus locked.
How long is the interval between shots in continuous shooting?
It varies depending on the write speed of the recording media, the number of recorded pixels, the quality level and the recording conditions, but an approximate guide to the continuous shooting interval in Continuous Shooting mode using the Initial Settings is 0.94 frames per second.
With the "Auto" ISO sensitivity setting, what is the range of variation in the ISO sensitivity?
When the ISO setting is [Auto], the sensitivity automatically adjusts between ISO 64 and 800.
* Note: When [Digital SR] is selected, the sensitivity automatically adjusts up to ISO 6400. The number of recorded pixels is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944) in this mode.
* Note: The manual setting can be selected up to ISO6400.
Can the exposure be set in Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and Manual modes?
No, it can't.
Does this camera have a noise reduction function?
No.
Can the date and time be printed on the image?
YES, it can.
It can be selected by the setting on [Date], [Date & Time] and [Time].
*Note: The date imprinted on the picture with the date style set on the [Date Adjust] screen.
*Note: The date imprinted with the Date imprint function cannot be deleted.
What exactly is the "Digital SR" shooting mode?
This is a shooting mode that reduces camera shake and subject blur by automatically selecting a high camera sensitivity (up to ISO 6400) depending on the ambient brightness during shooting. Note that the number of recorded pixels is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944) in this mode.
What exactly is the "Digital Panorama" shooting mode?
This mode stitches photographed images together in the camera to create a single panoramic photograph. When you take 3 images with slightly overlapping edges to facilitate the image stitching process in Digital Panorama mode, the camera automatically creates and saves a panorama image.
What is "Digital Wide" mode?
This mode enables the camera to create wide-angle shots up to the equivalent of a 28 mm shot (calculated for 35mm film) by stitching together 2 images shot with the camera held vertically.
What is "Blog" mode?
It is for capturing blog images and the like. Recorded pixels fixed at 640 (640 x 480).
What exactly is the "Frame Composite" drive mode?
3 default frame and 77 optional frames are pre-installed at the factory.
There are the shooting mode and the playback mode on the [Frame composite] mode.
When you take pictures with this camera, you can add a frame to your pictures by selecting one from the wide assortment available.

• Shooting mode : For capturing image with frame composite.
*Note: The recorded pixels setting is fixed at 3M (2048 x 1536).
• Playback mode : For composing an image with a frame. Select Overwrite or Save as to save.
Can Remote control be used?
No.
Can sound be added to still images?
Sound can be recorded for up to 24 hours after the image is recorded until the SD (SDHC) Memory Card or built-in memory is full.
What is the movie recording format? And what is the number of recorded pixels and the frame rate in recorded movies?
The recording format is AVI (Motion JPEG-compliant).
The number of recorded pixels is [640 x 480] or [320 x 240].
The frame rate is [Approx. 30 fps] or [Approx. 15 fps]. * fps: frames per second
The user can choose from the above recorded pixels and frame rate settings.
* Movies can be recorded continuously onto an SD (SDHC) Memory Card or into built-in memory until the card or memory is full. (Note that the maximum size for one recording is 2 GB.)
Does the camera have a shake reduction function for movie recording?
Yes, it does. When the shake reduction function (Movie SR) is running, the angle of view is slightly narrower than for normal recording.

<Computers and Software>
What are the system requirements for USB connection?
[Windows]
Requires a computer with a USB port as standard equipment running Windows Vista, XP or 2000 pre-installed at shipment, with the latest system software updates installed.

* Operation is not guaranteed for all computers with the recommended requirements.
Even on computers that meet the above requirements, the software may not run correctly depending on the computer settings and the other installed software applications.
* This product does not support USB connections in Windows Me, Windows 98 SE or Windows 98.
* Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 do not support USB, so USB connections are not possible.
A separate card reader that is compatible with your computer's operating system is also required.

[Macintosh]
Requires a computer with a USB port as standard equipment and Mac OS X (versions 10.1.2 to 10.5 or later) preinstalled, with the latest system software updates installed.
* Driver installation is not required.
What is OS corresponding to bundled software?
It is as follows.
[Windows] Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 2000
[Macintosh] Mac OS X (Ver.10.3-10.5)

<Print Connection>
Can the camera be connected directly to a printer to print images?
The camera can print via a direct connection to any PictBridge-compatible printer using the bundled USB cable I-USB7. For details, refer to printer's instruction manual.
Can the camera be connected directly to a printer to print images with the date inserted?
Yes.
Selecting [Date Imprint] in the recording mode settings will imprint the date onto recorded images.

* The date imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted.
When images with the date imprinted are printed, if an image editing program such as ACDSee for PENTAX is then used to add the date to the images, duplicate dates may be printed on the images.
* The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style set in the [Date Adjust] screen.

<Troubleshooting>
I made a mistake in the Initial Settings. How do I reset the settings?
The Initial Setting screen is only displayed once.
If any of the settings are incorrect, they must be reset individually.
* If an option other than Japanese, English or Korean is selected in the initial settings, the video output is set to [PAL].

------Adjusting the language------
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to open the Setting screen.
  4. Press the four-way controller (down) 5 times to select [Language].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once to open the Language screen.
  6. Use the four-way controller to select the language.
  7. Press the OK button.
    *Note: To change the date and time, follow the steps in [Adjusting the date]
  8. Press OK button. (Back to the capture mode)

-----Adjusting the date (Date Style, Date and Time settings)-----
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to open the Setting screen.
  4. Press the four-way controller (down) 3 times to select [Date Adjust].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display the [Date Adjust] screen.
  6. [Date Style] setting
    Press the four-way controller (right) once to move the selection frame.
    Use the four-way controller (up/down) to select [yy/mm/dd], [dd/mm/yy] or [mm/dd/yy].
    Next, press the four-way controller (right) once to move the selection frame.
    Use the four-way controller (up/down) to select [12h] (12-hour display) or [24h] (24-hour display).
    After making your selection, press the four-way controller (right).
  7. [Date] setting ([yy/mm/dd] selected as the date style)
    Press the four-way controller (down) once to move the selection frame to [Date].
    Press the four-way controller (right) once and then use the four-way controller (up/down) to select the [Year] setting.
    Press the four-way controller (right) once and then use the four-way controller (up/down) to select the [Month] setting.
    Press the four-way controller (right) once and then use the four-way controller (up/down) to select the [Day] setting.
    After completing the settings, press the four-way controller (right).
  8. Press the four-way controller (down) once to move the selection frame to [Time].
    Press the four-way controller (right) once and then use the four-way controller (up/down) to select the [Hour] setting. Press the four-way controller (right) once and then use the four-way controller (up/down) to select the [Minute] setting. After completing the settings, press the OK button.
  9. Press the OK button. (The Setting screen reappears.)
    Press the OK button (The camera returns to Capture mode.)

-----Setting the video output (changing from PAL to NTSC)------
  1. Turn the camera on. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to open the [Setting] screen.
  4. Press the four-way controller (up) 6 times to select [Video Out].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once and then use the four-way controller (up/down) to change the setting from [PAL] to [NTSC].
  6. Press the OK button. [Confirming the setting]
  7. Press the OK button. (The camera returns to Capture mode.)
The camera makes a startup sound when it is turned on. Can that sound be turned off?
Yes.
Select [Sound] in the settings and then select [Off] for [Start-up Sound] to disable this feature.
* The shutter sound and operation sounds can also be disabled in the same way.
How do I switch from using the camera's built-in memory to using an SD (SDHC) Memory Card?
There is no selector switch for this.
  • When an SD (SDHC) Memory Card is inserted into the camera, data is recorded onto the SD (SDHC) Memory Card.
  • If there is no SD (SDHC) Memory Card in the camera, data is recorded into the built-in memory.
  • No data is recorded in the built-in memory while there is an SD (SDHC) Memory Card in the camera.
  • * You can browse the camera's built-in memory while there is an SD (SDHC) Memory Card in the camera by holding down the Play button.
Can the camera focus be adjusted during movie recording?
No.
Can the zoom be used during movie recording?
Only the digital zoom can be used.
Can data in the camera's built-in memory be copied onto an SD (SDHC) Memory Card?
Yes.

-----Copy procedure-----
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the Play button. (Playback mode)
  3. Press the four-way controller (down). (Playback mode palette)
  4. Press the four-way controller (right) 4 times to select [Image/Sound Copy].
  5. Press the OK button to display the screen for selecting the copy destination.
  6. Press the OK button to copy the data.
  7. Press the Play button or press the shutter release button down halfway to return to Capture mode.
Playback Mode Palette
 
Copy destination selection
Playback Mode Palette
Copy destination selection
* This function can only be selected when an SD (SDHC) Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.
The "Card locked" message is displayed on the LCD panel.
A locked SD (SDHC) Memory Card is inserted in the camera. You can only use the menus, change the camera modes or play back images.
The "Memory card full" message is displayed on the LCD panel.
The SD (SDHC) Memory Card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD (SDHC) Memory Card or delete some unwanted images. Changing the quality level or the number of recorded pixels may enable you to save images.
The "Card not formatted" message is displayed on the LCD panel.
The SD (SDHC) Memory Card you have inserted is unformatted or has been formatted on a computer or other device. Format the SD (SDHC) Memory Card in the camera before using it.

-----Formatting procedure ------
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display the [Setting] menu.
  4. Press the four-way controller (down) once to select [Format].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display the [Format] screen.
  6. Press the four-way controller (up) once to select [Cancel] -> [Format].
  7. Press the OK button to format the card.
  8. When formatting ends, the camera returns to Capture mode.
* Note that formatting a card erases all the data on the card, including protected images and sound files.
Setting menu
Format selection
Playback Mode Palette
Copy destination selectionCopy destination selection
The "Memory card error" message is displayed on the LCD panel.
Shooting and playback are impossible due to a problem with the SD (SDHC) Memory Card. It may be possible to view your images on a computer.
The subject is not in focus.
Check the following:
Are you trying to photograph a subject that is difficult to focus on with autofocus?
Certain subjects are not suitable for autofocus, such as subjects with little or no contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark subjects, finely patterned subjects, fast-moving subjects, and scenes shot through windows or mesh. First focus on an object that is at the same distance as your subject and lock the focus (by pressing the shutter release button down halfway). Then recompose the shot as you want to take it and release the shutter. Or you can also try using Manual Focus.
The flash does not fire.
Check the following:
  1. Is the flash mode set to [Flash Off]?
    Set the mode to [Auto] or [Flash On].
  2. The drive mode is set to [Continuous Shooting], the focus mode is set to [Infinity], or the shooting mode is set to [Movie] or [Digital Panorama].
The flash fired but the photo is too dark.
Check the following:
  1. The subject is too far away in a dark location.
    If the subject is too far away, the picture becomes dark because the light of the flash does not reach the subject.
    Use the following as a guide to flash photography:
    Wide-angle: Approx. 0.2 to 4.4 m
    Telephoto: Approx. 0.6 to 2.8 m (with Auto selected as the ISO setting)
  2. The background is too dark.
    When you photograph someone against a dark background, even if your subject is correctly exposed, the light from the flash may not reach the background, so that it appears too dark in the resulting image. You can take a picture that perfectly captures both your subject and nighttime scenery by selecting Night Scene mode (with the [Flash On] flash mode selected) and using a tripod.
Can a third-party USB cable be used with the camera?
This is not recommended. The dedicated USB cable (I-USB7) should be used.
The camera is connected to the computer, but is not recognized as a removable disk.
  • Check that [PC] is set as the camera's USB connection mode.
  • If [PictBridge] is set as the camera's USB connection mode, the camera is not recognized correctly as a USB mass storage device and the images cannot be viewed.
----Procedure for changing the USB connection mode (from PictBridge to PC) -----
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [Setting].
  4. Press the four-way controller (down) 7 times to select [USB Connection].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [PC] and [PictBridge].
  6. Press the four-way controller (down) once to select [PC].
  7. Press the OK button to change the USB connection mode to [PC].
  8. Press the OK button. (Capture mode)
  • Check that the camera and computer ends of the USB cable are both inserted fully into the connection sockets.
  • If the computer has multiple USB ports, try using another port.
  • If the camera is connected via a USB hub, connect it directly to the computer.
How should the camera be disconnected from the computer?
The procedure differs depending on the operating system type and version. The disconnection procedures for the different operating systems are shown below.

[Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000]
Double-click the hot plug icon in the taskbar at the bottom-right of the desktop and stop "PENTAX USB DISK Device" in the "Safely Remove Hardware" dialog box.
* The hot plug-in icon varies depending on the operating system.

[Mac OS X (10.1 or later)]
Drag the "NO_NAME" icon on the desktop to the trash and then turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
The camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the USB cable, but it still won't print.
Check that [PitBridge] is set as the camera's USB connection mode.

----Procedure for changing the USB connection mode (from PC to PictBridge)-----
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [Setting].
  4. Press the four-way controller (down) 7 times to select [USB Connection].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [PC] and [PictBridge].
  6. Press the four-way controller (down) once to select [PictBridge].
  7. Press the OK button to change the USB connection mode to [PictBridge].
  8. Press the OK button. (Capture mode)

With a PictBridge connection, images will not print as specified in the camera settings.
On some types of printer, only some of the camera settings are applied. For details, refer to printer's instruction manual.
Images do not appear on a TV.
Check the video output format. (In Japan, the format is NTSC.)

-----Changing the video output format from PAL to NTSC ------
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [Setting].
  4. Press the four-way controller (down) 8 times to select [Video Out].
  5. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [NTSC] and [PAL].
  6. Press the four-way controller (up) once to select [NTSC].
  7. Press the OK button. ([Setting])
  8. Press the OK button. (Capture mode)

When the camera is connected to a TV, the image no longer appears on the LCD monitor.
The camera's LCD monitor turns off while the camera is connected to a TV.
I want to restart the file numbers at 0001.
You can do that.

-----Resetting the file numbers -----
* Before beginning this procedure, you should back up the data in the camera's built-in memory or on the SD (SDHC) Memory Card.
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (up) 6 times to select [Memory] in [Rec.Mode].
  4. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [Memory].
  5. Press the four-way controller (up) once to select [File No.].
  6. Press the four-way controller (left/right) to clear the checkmark from the [File No.] setting.
    File No. checked File No. unchecked

  7. Press the OK button twice. (Capture mode)
  8. If you use [Delete All], the file numbering will restart at 0001 from your next shot.

* If any of the images are protected, the numbering may not revert to 0001.
Remove the protection and use [Delete All] again, or use [Format].
When "Frame Composite" is used in Playback mode, <<This image/sound cannot be processed>> is displayed.
If the number of recorded pixels in the source image being used for framing is lower than 3M (2048 x 1536), Frame Composite cannot be used.
[DATE] is displayed on the LCD monitor. What is that?
This indicates that [Date Imprint] is selected in the recording mode settings.
This setting is used to directly imprint the date onto photographed images.

* The date imprinted with the Date Imprint function cannot be deleted.
* The date is imprinted on the picture with the date style set in the [Date Adjust] screen.
After a picture was taken, the "Closed eyes have been detected" message appeared on the LCD monitor.
If a picture is taken with the Face Recognition function enabled, this message appears when the camera has detected that the subject (a person) blinked. However, in certain circumstances, the camera's blink detection may not work correctly.
If the shutter release button is pressed down slightly, the [AUTO] display for the ISO on the LCD monitor changes to a number.
If [Histogram + Info] is set on the LCD monitor display and AUTO is set as the ISO sensitivity, pressing the shutter release button down halfway displays the sensitivity set for shooting.
* If the camera determines that flash is required and the flash mode is Flash On, [AUTO] remains on the display and does not change to show the sensitivity value.
What are the software applications bundled with the camera? And what languages are supported?
The bundled CD-ROM S-SW81 includes the following software:

[Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000]
• ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 (image viewing, management and editing software)
<<Supported languages: 9 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese (traditional/simplified), Korean and Japanese)>>

[Macintosh]
• ACDSee 2 for Mac (image viewing and management software)
<<Supported languages: 6 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese)>>
Are there user manuals for the bundled application software?
No. For detailed information on the functions, refer to the "Help" menu in the ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 menu bar.
Can sound recorded in Voice Recording mode or Voice Memo be played on a computer?
Yes, it can.
Yes, it can. Sound files can be played back together with the images using the bundled ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 software.
Can movies be played on a computer?
Yes, they can.

[Windows VistaTM/Windows XP/Windows 2000]
• Movies can be played using "ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0"

[Macintosh Mac OS X 10.3, 10.4](QuickTime 4 or later required)
• Movie can be played using "ACDSee 2 for Mac".
• Movie can also be played using just QuickTime.
With a PictBridge connection, can the paper size be specified on the camera?
You can choose from 11 paper sizes (Card, L, 2L, Postcard, 100 x 150 mm, 4" x 6", 8" x 10", Letter, 11" x 17", A4, A3). However, you can only select sizes that are available on the printer. You can also select the [Printer dependent] setting. On printer models not equipped with a print settings function, images may be printed using the printer's default paper size.
With a PictBridge connection, can borderless printing be specified on the camera?
Yes.
You can select With Borders, Borderless, or Printer Setting. However, you can only select this option if it is available on the printer.
What is the procedure for printing images with the date imprinted?
The procedure is as follows:
  1. If [Date Imprint] is set to [On] in the camera's recording menu
    • The date is embedded in the image it self, so the image should just printed normally.
      * If printing using PictBridge
      If your printer supports PictBridge date imprinting, the date may be imprinted twice on your images. The PictBridge date imprinting setting must be disabled.
      * If you are printing your images using the bundled ACDSee for Pentax 3.0 software, you should uncheck the [Imprint Date] option in the print output settings when printing.
  2. If [Date Imprint] is set to [Off] in the camera's recording menu
    • If printing using a print service
      You can have the date imprinted on your images by taking a memory card with DPOF AUTOPRINT settings in which the [Date] option is checked to a DPOF-compatible print service. Some photo processing lab services may not print using the specified settings. Check with your photo processing lab for details.
    • If Printing using the bundled ACDSee for Pentax 3.0 software
      You should check the [Imprint Date] option in the print output settings when printing.
    • If printing with PictBridge
      * Your printer must support PictBridge date imprinting. ON some printers, date imprinting must be specified on the printer itself. Refer to the printer's instruction manual for details. You can have the date imprinted on your images by taking a memory card with DPOF AUTOPRINT settings in whish the [Date] option is checked in the print service (DPOF) settings to a DPOF-compatible print service.
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