User manual PENTAX MCF II

[. . . ] Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www. pentax. se) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U. S. A. (Distribution & Service Center) 16163 West 45th Drive, Unit H Golden, Colorado 80403, U. S. A. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www. pentax. ca) PENTAX Corporation Digital Camera Operating Manual http://www. pentax. co. jp/english · Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. [. . . ] · Continuous shooting is not available for Movie, Panorama Assist or Frame Composite mode. · The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first image. 4 Taking Pictures 68 Shutter release button Zoom button Four-way controller OK button Remote control unit E (Remote control unit F has no zoom button. ) Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit E or F (optional). Taking Pictures Using the Remote Control 4 Taking Pictures 1 2 3 4 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. Press the OK button. The self-timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is ready to take the picture. Drive Mode 0 sec remote control Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. OK OK i The self-timer lamp blinks quickly and the picture is taken after approximately three seconds. · Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking. · You cannot use the remote control unit in Movie mode. 69 Changing the Magnification Using the Remote Control Unit You can not only change the zoom magnification with the zoom button, but also shoot images with the shutter button using the remote control unit E (optional). 1 2 3 4 Taking Pictures 70 Press the four-way controller (2) in Capture mode. Press the zoom button on the remote control unit. Each time you press the zoom button, the zoom position will change among tele, middle, and wide. The zoom position will not change in Macro mode, even if you press the zoom button. · Ensure that the remote control unit is no more than about four meters away from the front of the camera. · You cannot change the digital zoom range with the remote control unit; you can change only the optical zoom range. Life of the Battery for the Remote Control Unit A signal can be sent from the remote control unit to the camera approximately 30, 000 times. Contact your nearest PENTAX customer service center if the battery needs changing. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions. · The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to C (Movie mode), Continuous Shooting, or Infinity-Landscape. · The flash discharges a total of three times, two pre-flashes (It may look like one flash to your eye) and the third time to take the pictures. (In the red-eye reduction modes, the interval between the pre-flashes and the last flash is longer. ) 1 2 Press the four-way controller (4) in Capture mode. Use the four-way controller (23) to select the flash mode. Flash Mode Auto OK OK 76 3 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures in the selected flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 100 · Using the flash in Macro mode may cause the image to be overexposed. · The shutter speed is slower when taking pictures of dark scenes using a flash in Night Scene mode. To prevent camera shake, secure the camera on a tripod or other stable surface. 4 Taking Pictures 77 Shutter release button Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels 6M Quality Level White Balance AWB AF Setting AE Metering Sensitivity Auto MENU MENU Four-way controller MENU button Exit Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures 4 Taking Pictures 78 You can choose the number of recorded pixels from [6M], [5M], [4M], [3M], [2M], [1024] and [640]. 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. 80). Number of Recorded Pixels 6M (2816×2112) 5M (2560×1920) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1600×1200) 1024 (1024×768) 640 (640×480) Clear, Fine 4M (2304×1728) Printing images with high-resolution settings in your printer, Printing at A4 size or larger, Editing and processing images Printing at postcard size For use as images on websites, For attaching images to e-mail 1 2 3 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 four-way controller (5). The pull-down menu appears. 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. 8 Appendix 177 · 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. 8 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union. 178 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]