User manual PENTAX MV1

[. . . ] 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, Optio and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. ArcSoft®, and its logo are either the registered trademark or trademark of ArcSoft Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. [. . . ] Discard: Discards the captured image(s) and you can retake the first frame. Cancel: Returns to the previous shooting screen. 3 Taking Pictures 91 Setting the Shooting Functions Selecting the Flash Mode , a 3 Taking Pictures 92 Auto Flash Off Flash On Flash On + Red-eye The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. b d · The flash does not discharge (a) in C (Movie) mode, or when the drive mode is set to j (Continuous Shooting), K (Burst Shooting) or I (16-frame shooting), or the focus mode is set to s (Infinity). · A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function. · In B (Night Scene Portrait) mode, or when the Face Detection function is activated and the flash is set to , , the flash mode will automatically change to d when a face is detected. Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause uneven exposure of the image due to the light distribution. Four-way controller 4 button 1 Press the four-way controller (4) in A mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). MENU Flash Mode Auto Cancel OK OK 2 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 3 About the red-eye phenomenon Taking pictures using the flash may cause the subject's eyes to appear red in the resulting picture. This phenomenon occurs when the light from the flash is reflected in the subject's eyes. It can be reduced by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to a wider angle. Setting the flash mode to d (Flash On + Red-eye) is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. Recorded Pixels White Balance Focusing Area Sensitivity EV Compensation Movie MENU Cancel 14M 10M 7M 2M 640 12 3 OK OK Taking Pictures 5 6 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. · The number of recorded pixels for images captured in 9 (Green) mode is fixed at W. · The number of recorded pixels for images captured in C (Half-length Portrait) or N (Frame Composite) is fixed at h. · If you exit the F (Digital Panorama) mode after taking the first frame, the number of recorded pixels for the captured image is fixed at i (1600x1200). · The number of recorded pixels for images captured with I (16-frame shooting) is fixed at m for one frame and f (2560×1920) for one image. · If you change the [Recorded Pixels] setting frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button (p. 104). 97 Adjusting the White Balance You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according to the light conditions at the time of shooting. F Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Use this mode when taking pictures under electric or other tungsten light. Light Manual J K · Set another white balance if you are not satisfied with the color balance of pictures taken with the White Balance set to F. · Depending on the selected shooting mode, the white balance setting may not be changed. Refer to "Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode" (p. 194) for details. 1 2 3 4 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. Press the four-way controller (5). The [White Balance] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. You can check the result of selected white balance setting on the preview image each time you press the four-way controller (23). White Balance Auto MENU Cancel OK OK 5 98 Press the 4 button. The setting is saved. 6 Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. [. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15. 101 to §15. 109. Product Name: PENTAX Digital Still Camera Model Number: Optio RS1500 Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: March, 2011, Colorado 8 Appendix 213 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products. [. . . ]