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Digital Compact Camera: Optio P70

optio P70
<General function and specification>
<Storage media>
<Battery and Power Sources>
<Capture and Playback>
<Computers and Software>
<Print Connection>
<Troubleshooting>

<General function and specification>
What languages are supported?
21 languages are supported.

• English • Japanese • Turkish
• French • Danish • Greek
• German • Swedish • Russian
• Spanish • Finnish • Thai
• Portuguese • Polish • Korean
• Italian • Czech • Chinese (Traditional)
• Dutch • Hungarian • Chinese (Simplified)
What accessories are provided with this camera?
  • Strap 0-ST51*
  • USB cable I-USB7*
  • AV cable I-AVC7*
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88
  • Battery charger D-BC88
  • AC plug code
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW87
  • Operating 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-CC78
  • Camera Strap O-ST81
  • Leather strap O-ST24
  • Camera strap O-ST8
  • AC adapter kit K-AC88
    [Includes AC adapter D-AC64, AC code and DC coupler D-DC88]
  • Battery charger kit K-BC88
    [Includes Battery charger D-BC88 and AC plug code]
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 left 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 2.7-inch LCD panel, wide viewing angle with approximately 230,000 dots.

<Storage media>
What are the storage media?
The built-in memory (approximately 33.7 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 32GB
Toshiba *SD Memory Card - Capacities: 512MB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 32GB
SanDisk *SD Memory Card - Capacities: 512MB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 32GB
As of January 2009

*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.

Are there any precautions needed when using SD (SDHC) Memory Cards?
  • Be sure to use this camera to format(initialize) an SD Memory Card that is unused.
  • 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 P70.

    *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 prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.
  • 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.
  • If a card is left unused for a long period, it may no longer be possible to read the data stored on the card. Important data should be backed up regularly.
  • Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.
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.

<Battery and Power Sources>
What kind of battery does the camera use?
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88.
How long can the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88 be used for?
Number of still images shot: Approx. 200
Playback time (Slideshow): Approx. 220 minutes
Movie recording time: Approx. 80 minutes
Audio recording time: Approx .250 minutes
The battery takes a maximum of approximately 120 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-AC88]
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 1.8 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, no start-up screen, and no start-up sound selected.

*In case of the following conditions, the startup time becomes approximately 2.3 seconds.
- When the camera turned on the power for the first time.
- After approximately 10 hours or more have passed since it turned off the power.

How long is the shutter release time lag?
The shutter release time lag is approximately 0.033 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?
Continuous shooting mode:   Approx 0.52 frames per second (Up to 4frames)
Burst shooting mode: Approx 3.20 frames per second (Up to 6 frames)
Approx 5.30 frames per second (Up to 6 frames) [Setting the ISO 3200 or 6400]

* In the [Burst shooting] mode, recorded pixels is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944).
* It is a standard in initialization. It varies depending on the writing speed of recording media, the number of record pixels, and recording conditions.

What kind of shooting modes there are?
It is possible to choose from 24 kinds of shooting modes.

  • [Auto Picture] AUTO PICT
    Automatically selects the best capture mode.

    * In [Auto Pict] mode, when the camera simply turns towards the subject, the camera selects the most appropriate shooting mode from [Night Scene], [Night Scene Portrait], [Landscape], [Portrait], [Flower], [Sports], [Candle Light], [Standard].

  • [Program] P
    Used for basic shooting. Various functions can also be set with this mode.
  • [Night Scene]
    For night time images. Shutter speed is selected up to 4 seconds.

    * To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function.

  • [Night Scene Portrait]
    For images of people at night.

    * To prevent camera shake, use a tripod and/or the self-timer function.

  • [Half-length portrait]
    For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom.

    * Recording pixels is fixed at 3M (2048 x 1536).

  • [Movie]
    For recording movies. The recording format is AVI (Motion JPEG-compliant).
    The user can choose from the following recorded pixels and frame rate settings. (5 types) [1280 x 720 15fps], [640 x 480 30fps], [640 x 480 15fps], [320 x 240 30fps], [320 x 240 15fps]

    * 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.)
    * Setting Movie SR to [ON] makes the captured area smaller than with [OFF]

  • [Landscape]
    For capturing landscape views. Enhances colors of sky and foliage.
  • [Flower]
    For images of flowers. The outline of the flower is softened.
  • [Portrait]
    For capturing portraits. Reproduces healthy and bright skin tone.

    * Face Priority function is turned ON automatically.

  • [Surf & Snow]
    For bright images such as sand or snow. Fit for bright scenes.
  • [Sports]
    For a fast moving subject. Keep focusing on the subject until the picture is taken.
  • [Digital SR]
    Select using higher sensitivity to reduce blur.

    * Recording pixels is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944).

  • [Kids]
    For capturing moving kids. Reproduces a healthy and bright skin tone.
  • [Pet]
    For capturing moving pets. Select the color according to the pet's coat.

    Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in between).

  • [Food]
    For image of food and prepared dishes. Enhances saturation and contrast.
  • [Fireworks]
    For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support is suggested.

    * ISO is fixed at 64.

  • [Frame Composite]
    For capturing images with a frame.

    * Recording pixels is fixed at 3M (2048 x 1536).

  • [Party]
    For capturing images at parties or in dim light. Increases ISO and clarity.

    * When the camera recognizes a person's face, the Face Recognition function is activated and the face recognition frame appears.

  • [Natural Skin tone]
    For capturing images people. Enhances skin tones while smoothing blemishes.

    * Face Priority function is turned ON automatically.

  • [Candlelight]
    For capturing scenes in candlelight.
  • [Text]
    Captures text in an easy to read manner. Text contrast can be adjusted.
    Choose the appropriate icon depending on what color your text is (closer to color or Neg. color or B & W or Neg. B & W).
  • [Blog]
    Captures images for blogs or e-mail. Resolution set to 640 x 480 for small size.

    * Recording pixels is fixed at (640 x 480).

  • [Digital wide]
    Stitches two pictures together to create a wider image.

    * Recording pixels is fixed at 5M (2592 x 1944).

  • [Digital Panorama]
    Stitches images taken with the camera to create a panoramic photograph.

    *Unstitched images captured in [Digital Panorama] mode are fixed at 2M (1600 x 1200).
    *You can stitch two or three captured frames to create a panoramic photograph with the camera.

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.

* When [Digital SR] mode is selected, the sensitivity automatically adjusts up to ISO 6400.

Can the ISO sensitivity be set in manually?
Yes. You can choose (64,100,200,400,800,1600,3200,6400) from the setting menu.

* When sensitivity [3200] and [6400] are selected, the record pixels are fixed at 5M(2592x1944).

What exactly is the "Simple Cellphone-style Picture Taking (Vertical Snap)" mode?
Vertical Snap lets you hold the camera vertically like a cellular phone and take pictures using the OK button and four-way controller.
If you selected [ON] in "vertical Snap Setting" for initial setting, you can enjoy cellphone-style picture taking immediately.
The image which was taken with Vertical Snap mode becomes a vertical position at Playing Back mode automatically.

* OK button: Shutter release
* Four-way key: Zoom (TELE ⇔ WIDE) and Exposure compensation (+ ⇔ 0 ⇔ -)
* Vertical Snap mode is fixed to the following settings:
/PF (Pan Focus), / Single shot, / The record pixels 5M (2592 x 1944)

Can the exposure be set in Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and Manual modes?
No.
Does this camera have a noise reduction function?
Yes.
Can Remote control be used?
No.
Can sound be added to still images?
Yes. 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.
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.

Can the LCD monitor brightness be adjusted?
Yes. It can be adjusted through 3 levels up and down from the standard setting.


<Computers and Software>
What are the system requirements?
[Windows]
  • USB connection requirements:
    • Requires a computer with a USB port as standard equipment running Windows Vista, XP or 2000 pre-installed, with the latest system software updates installed.
  • Application Software ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0 requirements:
    • OS: Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Vista™
    • CPU: Pentium III or higher
    • Memory: 256 MB minimum (512 MB or more recommended)
    • Hard Disk space: 100MB minimum (1GB or more recommended)
    • CD-ROM drive
    • Internet Explore 5.0 or later
    • DirectX 9.0 or later
    • Windows Media Player 9.0 later

[Macintosh]
  • USB connection requirements:
    • Requires a computer with a USB port as standard equipment and Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.5 preinstalled, with the latest system software updates installed.
  • Application Software ACDSee 2 for Mac requirements:
    • OS: Latest version of Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.5
    • CPU: Power Macintosh 233 MHz or higher
    • Memory: 8 MB minimum
    • Hard Disk space: 6MB minimum
    • CD-ROM drive
    • Quick Time 4.0 or later

* 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.

<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.
  1. 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.

  2. When printing image, select “The date will be imprinted” in the DPOF setting.

    *Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab, the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even "The date will be imprinted" was selected in the DPOF setting.
    *If the picture already has the date and/or time imprinted on it, do not set "The date will be imprinted" in DPOF setting. Otherwise, the date and/or time could be imprinted twice on your printed picture.

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.

<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) 4 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) 2 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).
  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) 7 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.)
Are there any situations which not be corrected, though Pixel Track SR is setting "Auto"?
Pixel Track SR does not function in the following situations.

  1. When [Half-length Portrait], [Frame Composite], [Digital Wide] or [Digital panorama] is selected as the shooting mode
  2. When [Self-timer], [Continuous Shooting] or [Burst Shooting] is selected as the drive mode
  3. When the flash discharges
  4. When the sensitivity is set to 1600 or higher
  5. During Movie or Voice Recording
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.
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) 3 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

* 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.
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 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. 1. Press the four-way controller (up) 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.
* This function can only be selected when an SD (SDHC) Memory Card has been inserted in the camera.

Setting menu Format 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:
  1. 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.
  2. The subject is not in the focusing area.
    Frame the shot so that your subject is inside the [ ] (focusing area) marks on the LCD monitor. If your subject is not inside the focusing area, briefly move the camera so that the desired subject is inside the focusing area 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.
  3. The subject is too close.
    The effective shooting rang is as follows:
    Wide-angle: 0.4m to infinity Telephoto: 0.5m to infinity
The flash does not fire.
Check the following:
  • Is the flash mode set to [Flash Off]?
  • Is the drive mode set to [Continuous Shooting] or [Burst shooting]?
  • Is the focus mode set to [Infinity]?
  • Is the shooting mode set to [Movie], [Digital Panorama], [Night Scene], [Pet], [Fireworks]or [Candlelight]?
The flash fired but the photo is to dark.
Check the following:

  • 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 4.6 m
    Telephoto: Approx. 0.5 to 2.1 m (with Auto selected as the ISO setting)

  • 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) 6 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.
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) 7 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) 7 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].

[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.

Suddenly, the camera stops operating.
Very occasionally, static electricity may cause camera malfunction. In this case, remove the battery and install it again. If the camera is then working properly, normal condition is restored and you can continue using the camera.
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.
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.
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.

How is the voice recording function set?
To use the Voice Recording function, assign it to the Green button first.




----- Procedure for setting the Voice Recording function -----
  1. Press the power switch. (Capture mode)
  2. Press the MENU button.
  3. Press the four-way controller (up) 6 times to select [Green Button].
  4. Press the four-way controller (right) once to display [Green Button] menu.
  5. Press the four-way controller (up) once to select [Voice Recording].
  6. Press the OK button to change the Green button function to [Voice Recording].
  7. Press the OK button. (Capture mode)

What is the application software? What languages are supported?
[Windows]
Application Software: ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese(Traditional), Chinese(Simplified) Korean, Japanese

[Macintosh]
Application Software: ACDSee for PENTAX (ACDSee 2 for Mac)
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, 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 or ACDSee 2 for Mac menu bar.
Can movies be played on a computer?
Yes, they can.
[Windows VistaTM/Windows XP/Windows 2000]
• Movies can be played by using “ACDSee for PENTAX 3.0”

[Macintosh Mac OS X 10.3, 10.5](QuickTime 4 or later required)
• Movie can be played by using “ACDSee 2 for Mac”.
• Movie can also be played by using just QuickTime.
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 itself, so the image just should be printed normally.
    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 at DPOF-compatible print service by taking a memory card with DPOF AUTOPRINT settings in which the [Date] option is checked. 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.
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