User manual PENTAX OPTIO M50

[. . . ] 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 this 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 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 cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. [. . . ] The camera is focused on the subject in the autofocus area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This mode is used when you ask someone to take pictures for you, or when taking pictures of the scenery through the window of a car or train. This mode lets you adjust the focus manually. Focus Mode Standard 4 Taking Pictures q Macro 3 Pan Focus s Infinity \ Manual Focus 1 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the shutter release button halfway. MENU Cancel OK OK The Focus Mode setting is saved and the camera returns to capture status. 87 · In 9 (Green) mode, you can only select =, q or 3. · When shooting with = selected, if the subject is closer than 40 cm, the camera automatically focuses from 10 cm. · When shooting with q selected, if the subject is further than 50 cm away, the camera automatically focuses to infinity. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 106 Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually (\) is described below. 1 4 Taking Pictures 88 2 Press the four-way controller (5) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (5) to select \ and press the 4 button. The central portion of the image is magnified to fill the screen of the display when focusing. Focus Mode Manual Focus MENU Cancel OK OK 3 Press the four-way controller (23). The \ indicator appears on the display to indicate the approximate distance to the subject. Use the four-way controller (23) to adjust the focus using the indicator as a guide. 2 : for distant focus 3 : for closer focus 5m 2 1 MENU OK OK 4 Press the 4 button. \ indicator The focus is fixed and the camera returns to capture status. In addition, the focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller (5). After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ bar and readjust the focus. To switch from \ to another focus mode, press the four-way controller (5) while the \ bar is displayed. Capture mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ bar is displayed. Four-way controller 4 button Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes , a b c d b Auto Flash Off Flash On Auto + 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. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. This mode reduces the intensity of the flash so that the flash is not too bright even when fired at close range. The flash discharges regardless of the light conditions. 4 Taking Pictures Flash On + Red-eye Soft Flash · The flash does not discharge (a Flash Off) in C (Movie) or F (Digital Panorama) mode, or when the drive mode is set to 1, or the focus mode is set to s. · A pre-flash discharges when using the red-eye reduction function. Using the flash when capturing images at a close distance may cause irregularities in the image due to the light distribution. 89 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). Flash Mode Auto 2 Press the 4 button. The camera returns to capture status with the selected flash mode. MENU Cancel OK OK 4 Taking Pictures 90 [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. [. . . ] Used electric/electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical/electronic equipments to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling. [. . . ]