User manual PENTAX 2200A

[. . . ] 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 and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 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. [. . . ] For details of each display mode, refer to "Monitor Indications" (p. 18). · All the camera buttons function as normal even when the backlight is off. (1p. 77) Normal Display 38 Histogram + Info 38 4 Taking Pictures OK 5M ISO 200 +1. 0 03/25/2005 14:25 1/250 F5. 6 +1. 0 OK OK Backlight Off No Icons OK 79 Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness distribution of the image, with the brightness on the horizontal axis (darkest at the left and brightest at the right) and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. The shape of the histogram tells you whether the exposure of the image is correct or not. If the image is too dark, the peak is on the left side, and if it is too bright, the peak is on the right side. With the OptioWP, you can check the brightness distribution of the image by displaying it on the LCD monitor as well as by referring to the histogram. Bright portions (where the image is so bright that it is totally white) blink red on the LCD monitor and dark portions (where the image is so dark that it is totally black) blink yellow. (1p. 19) 4 Taking Pictures 80 Setting the Shooting Functions 1 2 ARACFq<IBi\CExX>zDJ Selecting the Focus Mode Focus Mode = Autofocus Use this mode when the distance to the subject is 40cm (16 in. ) or more. The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The camera is Macro mode focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery Pan focus through the window of a car or train. Focus Focus Mode Standard 4 Taking Pictures q s 3 \ 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. Recorded Pixels Recorded Pixels f 2560×1920 g 2304×1728 h 2048×1536 i 1600×1200 l 1024× 768 m 640× 480 For posting on a website or attaching to e-mail. Clearer Use For printing high quality photos or A4-size pictures, or editing images on a PC. For making postcard-size prints. 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. 85 3 4 5 Press the four-way controller (5). A pull-down menu appears. Rec. Mode 5M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF AF Setting ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel 1/3 5M 4M 3M 2M 1024 640 OK Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of recorded pixels. Press the shutter release button halfway. OK The Recorded Pixels setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. If you use the [Recorded Pixels] function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p. 58) 4 Taking Pictures 86 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 1p. 31 5 MENU Rec. Mode 5M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF AF Setting ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit 1/3 2, 3, 4 1 RAFq<IBi\CExXy>zDJ Selecting the Quality Level You can select the quality (compression rate) of still pictures. The more stars, the lower the compression rate and the clearer the picture, but the file size becomes larger. 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. [. . . ] Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. 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 180 · 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. Batteries do not belong in household refuse. [. . . ]