User manual PENTAX OPTIO S

[. . . ] Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio S 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 S that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. [. . . ] The right edge of the image is displayed in transparent form on the left of the LCD monitor. Set shift direction is selected. b n Move the camera to the right and take the second picture. The screen returns to Step v. m memo Caution To cancel Panorama mode, change to another mode. · The camera cannot join the images. · A computer that supports Windows is necessary for joining images to form a panorama picture. (The software provided with the camera is not supported by Macintosh. ) 59 Taking Pictures n zxcvb Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) You can take pictures using digital filters. The filters consist of color filters such as red, blue and green, and a slim filter that produces a slim effect. b Color Filters Eight color filters are provided: black-and-white, sepia, red, pink, violet, blue, green and yellow. When you select a color filter in the Digital Filter mode, the display on the LCD monitor is filtered with the selected color, and the pictures are taken in that color. 60 Taking Pictures b Slim Filter You can set the degree of slimness in 8 steps vertically or horizontally. z x c v b n Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. ) to select the filter you Setting the slim filter When you select the slim filter in Digital Filter Mode, the slimness setting screen is displayed. z x Caution Use the four-way controller ( Decreases slimness. ) to set the slimness. Increases slimness. Press the OK button. The camera returns to digital filter mode. · The digital zoom cannot be used when the slim filter is selected. 61 Taking Pictures v zxc Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) In User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode. z Taking Pictures 62 Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. ) to 5 x c v 10/20/2003 11:19 Registering Functions in User Mode p. 75 , /0 xcvbnm z Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) You can take 3D pictures using the LCD monitor and view them by the parallel method or cross method (p. 65). If you print out the 3D pictures and look at them through the 3D image viewer provided, the image will appear in three dimensions. Taking Pictures Select the viewing mode. The default setting is [Parallel]. If you do not need to switch to [Cross], go to Step b. z x c Press the MENU button. Mode Digital Zoom Instant Review Fast Fwd Movie 3D Mode Memory Sharpness On 2sec Off Parallel Mode Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Parallel]. The 3D image mode screen appears again. 2/3 MENU Exit OK Ok v Take the pictures b n Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. The screen for taking the first image appears in the left half of the LCD monitor. Hold the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the left half of the screen and press the shutter release button. Make sure that the subject is in the middle of the right half of the screen and press the shutter release button. 14 10/20/2003 11:19 14 . /0 64 Taking Pictures memo · To cancel the 3D image mode change to another Capture mode. · A clear three-dimensional effect will not be achieved if the two images are taken in widely different positions (heights) or are not straight. When taking a person, you are recommended to ask your model to stay as still as possible and to take the second picture as quickly as you can. It is easier to take the pictures if you use a tripod or appropriate base. · As a guide, the camera should be moved about 1/40 of the distance between the camera and the subject. For example, if the subject is 3m away, the distance the camera should be moved will be 3m÷40=7. 5cm. [. . . ] · 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. Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 133 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. [. . . ]