User manual PENTAX OPTIO T10

[. . . ] Names of Parts Front Zoom lever (p. 45) Shutter release button (p. 24) Power switch, power indicator (green) (p. 20) Flash (p. 56) Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (green) (p. 69, p. 66) Remote control receiver (p. 70) Speaker (p. 123) Lens Digital Camera PC/AV terminal (p. 86, p. 130) Microphone (p. 30) Operating Manual Q button (p. 25) Strap lug (p. 13) Back Touch display (LCD monitor) (p. 34, p. 74, p. 132) DC input terminal (p. 139) 3 button (p. 34, p. 118) Battery/card compartment cover (p. 15, p. 17) Tripod socket To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Accessing the Camera Settings Simply press the Q button or 3 button, or touch the LCD monitor to set up and operate the camera. Monitor Indications These are the indications on the monitor during Capture or Playback mode. Capture Mode A9 A10 A11 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Playback Mode C1 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 A13 B6 C2 C3 C4 Press the Q button. This switches the camera to Playback mode to play back captured images and sound files (p. 25). 38 6M 30 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 6M 100-0038 Press the 3 button. This displays menus to adjust the recorded pixels, EV compensation, and other advanced shooting settings (p. 34, p. 118). C5 C6 C7 D8 Touch the LCD monitor. This displays the [Capture Toolbar] ([Playback Toolbar] in Playback mode) to set the flash, self-timer, and other frequently used functions (p. 34, p. 74). 1/250 F2. 7 ISOAUTO 03/25/2006 +1. 0 14:25 A15 A14 ISOAUTO 1/250 F2. 7 03/25/2006 14:25 C9 C8 C9 Using the touch display Use the touch display by directly touching the LCD monitor with your finger. It is recommended that you use the stylus when precise operations are required such as editing images after shooting. Touch This refers to touching the touch display with your finger or the stylus and then releasing it. Touch an icon to select it, and release to set that option (a guide display appears describing the function of the selected icon before it is set). Press and hold down an arrow icon (suqr) to change the setting or switch screens in some menus. A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 Double-touch This refers to touching the touch display twice quickly. Use this to directly set a function without having to display the guide display. Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 Voice memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Mode 1 screen appears. Touch [White Balance]. The White Balance screen appears. White Balance Touch the arrow icons (qr) to choose the white balance. Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. Auto OK Press the 3 button twice. · The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode. Memo Using the white balance H (Shade) when taking pictures of sunsets and sunrises emphasizes their reddish tones. 58 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the White Balance Manually (Manual) Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material ready. 1 2 Select [Manual] on the White Balance screen. [Adj. ] and the adjustment frame appear. White Balance Adj. OK Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper or other material so that it fills the middle of the adjustment frame. Touch [Adj. ]. Manual 3 4 5 3 Taking Pictures The white balance is adjusted, and [Complete] appears when adjusting is finished. Touch [OK]. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. Press the 3 button twice. · The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode. Memo When you touch [OK] before pressing [Adj. ], the previously adjusted white balance value is retained even if K (Manual) is adjusted. 59 Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast Sharpness, saturation, and contrast each have three levels of adjustment available for sharpening or softening image outlines, enhancing vividness, and adjusting image contrast. 1 2 33 Taking Pictures Press the 3 button. The [Menu] appears. Touch [Rec. Mode 2 screen appears. Touch [Sharpness]. The Sharpness screen appears. Sharpness 4 Touch the level of sharpness. · Select F (Soft), G (Normal), or H (Hard). · The setting is saved and the screen returns to the previous screen. 5 Press the 3 button twice. · The camera returns to Capture mode. · Press the Q button to return to Playback mode. Setting the Saturation and Contrast In Step 3, touch [Saturation] or [Contrast]. Select C (Low), D (Normal), or E (High) for the saturation, and I (Low), J (Normal), or K (High) for the contrast. Saturation Contrast 60 Focusing Focusing The camera automatically focuses on your subject when you press the shutter release button halfway. If, however, you want to quickly focus on a specific point, you will need to select one of the camera's focus modes. Choosing the Focusing Range By default, the camera automatically focuses on subjects within a range of approximately 40 cm to infinity. By setting the [Focus Limiter] (p. 66) to Off, you can focus on subjects within a range of approximately 15 cm to infinity. Set the focus mode when you want to quickly focus on close or distant objects, when you want to keep everything on the screen in focus, or when you want to focus manually (p. 63). Choosing the Focusing Area By default, the camera focuses on the closest object in the middle of the focus frame. Select another focusing option if you want the camera to focus on a different point (p. 65). Subjects Difficult to Focus On The camera may not be able to focus under the following conditions. In this case, lock the focus on an object the same distance away as the subject (by pressing the shutter release button halfway), then aim the camera at your subject and press the shutter release button fully. · Objects that lack contrast such as a blue sky or white wall · Dark places or objects, or conditions that prevent light being reflected back · Horizontal lines or intricate patterns · Fast moving objects · When there is an object in the foreground and an object in the background in the same picture · Strongly reflected light or strong backlighting (bright background) 3 Taking Pictures 61 Focusing Focusing in Dimly Lit Locations By default, the camera is set to use the auxiliary AF light for easier focusing in dimly lit locations (p. 66). Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject There are several solutions to prevent inadvertent camera movement (camera shake) and blurring of the subject. Increasing the ISO sensitivity (p. 67) or using the flash (p. 56) is one solution as the camera then takes pictures at higher shutter speeds. Higher shutter speeds are effective for preventing both camera shake and blurring of the subject. You can check if camera shake is likely to occur when f (camera shake warning) appears on the LCD monitor. [. . . ] Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. 7 Appendix 155 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Located at: PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. [. . . ]