User manual PENTAX OPTIO MX4

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for purchasing the PENTAX Optio MX4 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio MX4 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. [. . . ] The camera focuses mode on the object in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Manual Focus This mode lets you adjust the focus manually with the mode four-way controller. q r s z 1 Press the ) button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. Make sure that the surface of the lens is clean as any dirt on the lens in r mode may cause the camera to focus on the dirt rather than on the subject. · Only the digital zoom can be used in r mode. Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below. 1 2 Press the ) button in Capture mode to display z. The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing. Press the four-way controller (23). The indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Using the indicator as a guide, adjust the focus with the four-way controller (23). For distant focus For closer focus 0cm z 38 00 : 02 : 48 4 Taking Still Pictures # 07/25/2004 14 : 25 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). · When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. · You cannot adjust the shutter speed or aperture when a, b or c is selected in \ mode. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 84 69 1 dRbca Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Still Pictures 70 (No Auto icon) The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. a b c d Flash Off Flash On This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused Auto + by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's Red-eye reduction eyes. 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 the light conditions. · To use the flash, press the f button to make the flash pop up. · The flash will not discharge (Flash Off) when the drive mode is set to j or p or the focus mode is set to s or r. · 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. · You cannot select Auto or Auto + Red-eye Reduction in a, b or c mode. · Use the flash to prevent camera shake if a blinks when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. 1 Press the b button 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. Saving the Flash Mode 1p. 84 2, 3 1 4 dRbca Adjusting the Flash Intensity You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. 4 Taking Still Pictures Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Use the four-way controller (45) to change the light emission. Rec. Digital Filter Digital Zoom Instant Review Memory Sharpness 0. 00 x4 1 sec 4 To increase the light emission, set a positive MENU E x i t OK OK (+) value. When a positive value has been set, the flash icon appears as j, and when a negative value has been set, the flash icon appears as k. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take pictures. 71 MENU Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU E x i t 2304 AWB 2, 3 1 4 AUTO OK OK dRbca Selecting the Recorded Pixels 4 Taking Still Pictures 72 You can choose the number of recorded pixels of still pictures from [2304×1728], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. [. . . ] 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. 10 Appendix 143 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ]