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. 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. Images
taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside
the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care
should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
• The SD logo
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks of registered trade-
is a trademark.
marks of their respective companies.
• The USB driver uses software developed by inSilicon Corporation.
Copyright © 2002 inSilicon Corporation. All rights reserved.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enabled digital still
cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images
more faithful to their intentions.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please
pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols
during use.
Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience serious difficulties
if the warnings are not heeded.
Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the
user may experience minor or middling difficulties or
physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded.
Warning:
• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are
present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks.
• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the
camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed
portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, please take
care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if accidentally swallowed.
• Use an AC adapter that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with
this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use
with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity,
stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter
and contact your nearest Pentax service center. Continued use of the camera may
result in fire or electric shock.
• Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or
electrical shock.
Caution:
• Never try to disassemble, short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire,
as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk
of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.
• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them.
Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.
• If any of the battery leakage should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the
affected areas thoroughly with water.
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Care to be Taken During Handling
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular
care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot
inside.
• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should
be avoided.
Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the
camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or
any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid
resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any
other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks
or pressure.
Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is sub-
jected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approxi-
mately 60°C (140°F) but will return to normal when normal temperatures
are returned to.
• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low
temperatures.
This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
dust using a lens brush.
high-performance.
• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at
a wedding or during travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequen-
tial damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits
that were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of
this product.
• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation
may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the
camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the differ-
ence in temperature has subsided.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• Avoid contact with garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc.
as this may cause damage to the camera. If rain or drops of water get
onto the camera, please wipe dry.
• Refer to “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard”
(p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard.
• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 provided for this
camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or mal-
function.
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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 liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels
is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels
may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this
has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the
LCD monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.
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Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ····················································1
Care to be Taken During Handling ··························································2
Contents ··································································································4
Contents of the Operating Manual ··························································7
Checking the Contents of the Package ··················································8
Name of Parts ·························································································9
Names of Operating Parts ···································································10
Getting Started ············································································11
Attaching the Strap ···············································································11
Powering the Camera ···········································································12
Charging the Battery ····································································12
Installing the Battery ·····································································13
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ··················································15
Installing the SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard ··································16
Initial Settings ························································································18
Setting the Display Language ······················································18
Setting the Home Town ································································19
Setting the D.S.T. Mode ································································19
Setting the Date and Time ····························································20
Quick Start ····················································································22
Taking Still Pictures ···············································································22
Playing Back Still Pictures ····································································24
How to View the Recorded Images ······················································26
Common Operations ···································································28
Turning the Camera On and Off ···························································28
Playback Only Mode ·····································································28
Voice Recorder Mode ···································································28
Using the Button Functions····································································29
Capture Mode ···············································································29
Playback Mode ·············································································30
Voice Recorder Mode ···································································31
Setting the Menus ·················································································32
How to Set the Menus ··································································32
Menu List ······················································································34
Taking Pictures ············································································36
Setting the Shooting Functions······························································36
Changing the Mode ······································································36
Selecting the Focus Mode ····························································37
Selecting the Flash Mode ·····························································39
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ·······················40
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ·····················································41
Selecting the Quality Levels ·························································42
Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting
(White Balance) ············································································43
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Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) ·······································45
Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure
(AE Metering) ···············································································46
Setting the Sensitivity ···································································47
Setting the Instant Review time (Instant Review) ·························48
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness) ··································49
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ·····································50
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ·········································51
EV Compensation ········································································52
Taking Pictures·······················································································53
Setting the Functions (Standard Mode) ·······································53
Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene
(Picture mode) ··············································································54
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) ··················55
Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) ·······························56
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ···················58
Taking Pictures with Digital Filters (Digital Filter Mode) ···············60
Using Preset Function Settings (User Mode) ·······························62
Taking Stereo Pictures (3D Image Mode) ····································63
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) ·····················68
Using the Self-Timer ·····································································69
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ····································70
Using the Zoom ············································································71
Taking Time-lapse Movie Pictures (Fast Fwd Movie) ···················73
Saving the Settings (Memory) ·······························································74
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ················································74
Register Functions in User Mode ·················································75
Recording and Playback ····························································76
Recording Sound (Voice Recorder Mode) ·············································76
Playing Back Sound···············································································77
Adding a Voice Memo ············································································78
Playback/Erasing/Editing ···························································79
Playing Back Images ············································································79
Playing Back Still Pictures ····························································79
Zoom Display ················································································79
Playing Back Movie Pictures ························································80
Displaying shooting information in Playback mode ······················81
Nine-image Display ······································································82
Slideshow ·····················································································83
Erasing Images ·····················································································84
Erasing a Single Image or Voice Memo ·······································84
Erasing All Images ·······································································86
Protecting Images/sound from Deletion (Protect) ························87
Viewing Images on a TV ········································································88
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) ·····················································89
Printing Single Image ···································································89
Printing All Images ·······································································91
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Editing Images ······················································································92
Changing the Image Size ·····························································92
Trimming Images ··········································································94
Copying Files ·························································································95
Viewing Images with your PC ·······························································96
About the included software ·························································96
System environment ·····································································96
Installing the software ···································································97
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ······················100
Joining Panorama Images Using ACD Photostitcher ·················101
Disconnecting your camera from your PC ·································104
Viewing Images with your Macintosh ··················································106
About the included software ·······················································106
System environment ···································································106
Installing the software ·································································107
Displaying and copying images using ACDSee™ ······················108
Disconnecting the camera from your Macintosh ························109
Settings ······················································································110
Camera Settings ·················································································110
Formatting a SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard and the Built-in
memory ······················································································110
Changing the Sound Settings ····················································111
Changing the Start-up Screen ···················································112
Setting the Date Style ································································113
Changing the Date/Time ····························································114
Setting the World Time ·······························································114
Changing the Display Language ················································116
Changing the Video Output Format ············································117
Sleep Timeout ············································································118
Setting Auto Power Off ·······························································118
Setting the Quick Delete Function ··············································119
Setting the Quick Zoom Function ···············································119
Registering Functions ·································································120
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ·········································121
Setting the Alarm ················································································122
Checking the Alarm ····································································122
Setting the Alarm ········································································122
Turning the Alarm Off ·································································123
Appendix ····················································································124
List of City Names ···············································································124
Optional Accessories ···········································································125
Messages·····························································································126
Troubleshooting····················································································128
Main Specifications ··············································································130
WARRANTY POLICY ··········································································132
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