User manual PENTAX OPTIO S55

[. . . ] 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 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 PENTAX Digital Camera 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, performances or of items on display. [. . . ] Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK · The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [320×240] in Movie mode. · Selecting a large size produces a clear picture when it is printed out. · The Recorded Pixels setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Mode 2, 3 4 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK dR+. H= Selecting the Quality Level You can choose the image compression rate. The data volume also varies depending on the recorded pixels setting (1p. 68). Quality Levels C D E 4 Taking Pictures Best Better Good Lowest compression rate. Suitable for attaching to e-mails or creating websites. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Quality Level]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK The Quality Level setting is saved when the camera is turned off. Recorded Pixels and Quality 1p. 23 69 1 Rec. Mode Image Quality Superior MENU Recorded pixels: 2560x1920 (5M) Quality level: MENU 3, 4 5 2 Exit OK OK - Selecting the Image Quality 4 Taking Pictures 70 You can set the recorded pixels and quality together in Auto Select Mode. The combination of recorded pixels and quality for each setting is shown below. Image Quality Setting Recorded Pixels Quality Number of Pixels* Use Higher quality Superior Super Normal Economy 2560×1920 2560×1920 2048×1536 640×480 C D D D 5M 5M 3M 0. 3M High quality photo printing, A4 size or larger prints, editing or creating images etc. Postcard size prints Use on the Internet/e-mail, etc. * The letter M indicates megapixel. 1 megapixel is 1 million pixels. 1 2 3 4 5 Set the mode dial to -. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Image Quality]. Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Rec. Mode Image Quality Superior Recorded pixels: 2560x1920 (5M) Quality level: MENU Exit OK OK The Image Quality function is only available in - (Auto Select) mode. Mode 2, 3, 4 5 1 Recorded Pixels Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area AE Metering Sensitivity MENU 2560 AWB Multi Auto OK Exit OK R+C. Adjusting the White Balance The color of the subject changes depending on the light source. For example, the white color in a subject is different when under natural or artificial light. [. . . ] · 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 Community. 141 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. [. . . ]