User manual PENTAX AF240FT

[. . . ] 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. 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. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99. 99% or better, you should be aware that 0. 01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. [. . . ] 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 or X, 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 pre-flash and the main flash is longer. ) 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. 27 Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 78 63 MENU Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Pictures 64 You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [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. 65). Recorded Pixels 2560 ×1920 2304 ×1728 2048 ×1536 1600 ×1200 1024 ×768 640 ×480 Higher quality High quality: for large prints or editing images For postcard size prints For use on the Internet/e-mail 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. W h i t e B a l a n c e The White Balance screen appears. AWB Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. MENU Exit OK OK Saving the White Balance 1p. 78 67 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper ready. 1 2 3 Select [K] (manual) on the [White Balance] screen. Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the frame of the LCD monitor. Press the OK button. The white balance is automatically MENU E x i t OK A d j u s t adjusted. [Complete] appears on the LCD monitor when adjustment is finished and the display returns to the menu screen. White Balance AWB 4 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Any changes made to the White Balance setting are invalid in d, H and = modes. 68 Taking Pictures MENU Rec. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area Multi Spot 4 Taking Pictures Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK When the shutter release button is pressed while [Multi] is selected for the focusing area, the focus frame lights at the focus position. [. . . ] In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. 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. 8 Appendix 132 · This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. [. . . ]