User manual PENTAX OPTIOWP

[. . . ] 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 OptioWP 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 OptioWP 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. [. . . ] Mode 0. 0 EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review QUICK Memory MENU Exit 2/3 4 Taking Pictures Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting 1p. 97 75 Rec. Mode 1/3 MENU 2, 3 4 1 5M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance AF AF Setting ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RACFq<IBi\CExX>zDJ Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) 4 Taking Pictures 76 You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 2 3 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode 0. 0 EV Compensation Movie Digital Zoom Instant Review QUICK Memory MENU Exit 2/3 0. 0 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [EV Compensation]. Press the four-way controller (45). 4 You can change the EV setting. You can choose the EV setting in the range of ­2. 0 EV to +2. 0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Press the 4 button. The EV compensation value is saved and the camera returns to capture status. · If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save time by assigning it to the Green button. (1p. 58) · When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the exposure. (1p. 79) Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p. 97 3, 4 1, 2 2 ARACFq<IBi\CExXy>zDJ Using the Self-timer In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 4 Taking Pictures g Z Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture. The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Use this mode to avoid camera shake when the shutter release button is pressed. The picture is taken approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (453) to select g or r and press the 4 button. The camera is ready to take the picture using the self-timer. Drive Mode Self-timer 3 4 Press the shutter release button halfway. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. OK OK Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later. Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera while the self-timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures. · In C mode, recording will start after ten seconds (or two seconds). · Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer is engaged to stop the countdown and press fully to restart the countdown. 77 3, 4 1, 2 2 Rq<IBi\CE>zDJ Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode/High Speed Continuous Shooting Mode) 4 Taking Pictures 78 In this mode, pictures are taken continuously for as long as the shutter release button is pressed. 1 c Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory before the next image is taken. Pictures are taken continuously at a speed of 3 frames per second until the buffer memory is full. 1 2 Press the four-way controller (2) in A mode. Use the four-way controller (453) to select 1 (Continuous Shooting) or c (HS Cont. Continuous Shooting HS 3 4 The camera is ready to take a series of pictures. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Press the shutter release button halfway. OK OK Press the shutter release button fully. Pictures are taken continuously for as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed. · The flash will not discharge in Continuous Shooting and High Speed Continuous Shooting mode. · The continuous shooting function is not available in A, C, F, x, X or y mode. [. . . ] 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. 9 Appendix The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. 181 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. [. . . ]