User manual PENTAX SPOTMATIC SPOTMATIC

[. . . ] Regarding trademarks · PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. · QuickTimeTM and QuickTime logo are trademarks used under license. · All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. [. . . ] The focus position is fixed five seconds after you remove your finger from the four-way controller. After the focus is fixed, you can press the four-way controller (23) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus using the fourway controller (23). Shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while adjusting \. 68 1 2 ARAYq<Ii\EPD> Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes , a b c d 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. The flash will discharge regardless of the light conditions. 4 Taking Pictures Flash On + Red-eye · The flash will not discharge a (Flash Off) in C mode or y 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. · In A mode, you can only select , or a. 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. OK OK 69 [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. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance]. White Balance The White Balance screen appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. Press the 4 button. The White Balance setting is saved. Auto MENU Cancel OK OK Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status with the current setting. Refer to "Manual Setting" (p. 75) for instructions on adjusting the white balance manually. Saving the White Balance 1p. 83 Manual Setting Have a blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment ready beforehand. 1 2 In the White balance screen, use the four-way controller (23) to select K (Manual). Point the camera at the blank sheet of white paper or similar material for White balance adjustment so that it fits the frame at the center of the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button fully. The white balance is automatically adjusted. White Balance SHUTTER Adjust OK 3 4 5 MENU Cancel OK 4 Taking Pictures Press the 4 button. The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Press the 3 button. The camera returns to capture status. 75 Rec. Mode 1/3 MENU 2, 3, 4 5 1, 6 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Exit RAYq<IiPD> Changing the Focusing Area You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). 4 Taking Pictures 76 Focusing Area J K Multiple Spot Normal range The autofocus range becomes smaller. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the 3 button in A mode. The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Focusing Area]. Mode 7M Recorded Pixels Quality Level AWB White Balance Focusing Area ISO AUTO Sensitivity MENU Cancel 1/3 Use the four-way controller (23) to change the setting. [. . . ] Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2. 909. 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. [. . . ]