User manual PENTAX 645 QUICK SHOE & SHOT SHOE ADAPTER LS

[. . . ] Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www. pentax. se) PENTAX U. S. A. , Inc 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U. S. A. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www. pentaxcanada. ca) PENTAX Corporation Digital Camera Operating Manual · Printed on recycled paper · Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. 57351 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2004 01-200402 Printed in Japan To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. [. . . ] The camera focuses on the object in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 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. If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set to Macro or Super Macro, the range of the resulting picture will differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Be sure to check the image on the LCD monitor. 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 1m 0. 3 . 06 04/25/2004 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. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 76 61 1 -dR+. H= Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Pictures 62 (No Auto icon) a b c d Flash Off Flash On The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. Mode Image Quality Super 3, 4 5 2 MENU Image setting for medium print size (approx. 13x18cm)(5"x7") (2048x1536: ) MENU E x i t OK O K - Selecting the Image Quality You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Easy mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below. Image Quality Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Use 4 Taking Pictures Superior Super Normal Economy 2304×1728 2048×1536 1600×1200 640×480 C Suitable for printing on large paper (such as A4) Suitable for printing on paper slightly larger D than a postcard D Suitable for printing ordinary-sized photos D Suitable for viewing on a computer 1 2 3 4 5 Set the mode dial to -. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Quality]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Image Quality Super Image setting for medium print size (approx. 13x18cm)(5"x7") (2048x1536: ) MENU Exit OK OK The Image Quality function is only available in - (Easy) mode. Mode 2, 3, 4 5 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2304 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK R+C. Adjusting the White Balance 4 Taking Pictures 66 You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. White Balance F G H I J K The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other Tungsten Light tungsten light. Fluorescent Use this mode when taking pictures under fluorescent light. Light Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white Manual balance manually. [. . . ] Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any PENTAX which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. [. . . ]