Pentax Optio E70 Operator's manual

When you use this camera for the first
time, it is recommended you read this
Quick Guide first in order to gain a feel
for the basic operation of the camera.
Refer to the separately supplied
"Operating Manual" by CD for further
explanation of functions and advanced
operations of the camera and how to
connect the camera to your computer.
Thank you for purchasing this
PENTAX Digital Camera.
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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 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.
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We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this
product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the
following symbols.
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 camera is taken apart.
• 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.
• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory
Card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if a card is accidentally swallowed.
• 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.
• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other
irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the batteries and
contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the
camera may result in fire or electric shock.
Caution
• Never try to disassemble or short the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the
batteries in a fire, as they may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
batteries could explode or catch fire. Batteries for use with this camera
other than Ni-MH batteries cannot be charged.
Warning This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
serious personal injuries.
Caution This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause
minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.
About the Camera
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
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• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk
of burns.
• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk
of discoloring.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with your eyes, do
not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention
immediately.
• If any leakage from the batteries should come in contact with skin or
clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.
• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or
begin 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.
• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be
careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in
your mouth.
• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the
camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality,
stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.
• This camera uses two AA alkaline, AA lithium or AA Ni-MH batteries. Do not
use batteries other than those specified here. Using some other type of
battery may cause the camera to function poorly, or the batteries may
rupture or cause a fire.
• AA alkaline and AA lithium batteries cannot be recharged. Do not try to take
the batteries apart. The batteries may rupture or leak if you try to charge
them or take them apart.
• Do not remove the external seal of the battery. If the seal is removed, the
battery may short and may cause a fire, rupture, leak or heat.
• When replacing the batteries, do not combine different brands, types or
capacities. Also, do not combine old batteries with new ones. Doing so may
cause the batteries to rupture or cause a fire.
• Do not insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (–) poles in the
wrong orientation. Doing so may cause the batteries to rupture or cause a
fire.
Handling Precautions for Batteries
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Warning
• Use an AC adapter that is 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.
• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter.
Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.
Caution
• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop
onto it or allow the AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive
bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX
Service Center.
• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still
plugged in.
• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical
shock.
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard
surface. This can cause a malfunction.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord
set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end
with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA
configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector
body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the
equivalent.
About the AC Adapter
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• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included
in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
• 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 traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,
etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media
(SD Memory Card), etc.
• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
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 the camera from its case and store in a well-ventilated
place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come
in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or
pressure as this may cause damage or malfunction. Place the camera on a
cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a
motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial
vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX
Service Center and have it checked.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature 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.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high performance.
• 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 difference in
temperature has subsided.
Care to be Taken During Handling
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• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to
enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any
raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.
• Please note that formatting an SD Memory Card or the built-in memory will
delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using
off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera memory
at your own risk.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may
damage the exterior of the camera or the display.
• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to overtighten the
screw in the tripod socket on the camera.
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Checking the Contents of the Package
Check that your camera comes complete with the items
listed below.
PCamera (Optio E70) PStrap (O-ST51)
PSoftware (CD-ROM) S-SW87 PUSB cable (I-USB7)
PAV cable (I-AVC7) PTwo AA alkaline batteries
POperating Manual
OQuick Guide (this guide)
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Front
Back
Self timer lamp
Microphone
Lens
Speaker
Flash
Battery/Card cover
Tripod socket
PC/AV terminal
Display
Power switch
Shutter release button
Strap lug
Zoom button
Qbutton
Ibutton
Four-way controller
4/W button
Green/ibutton
3 button
Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators
In this Quick Guide, the arrow keys
to be pressed are expressed as
indicated on the right.
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zMonitor Indicators
Following indicators are displayed in the Still Picture Capture Mode.
Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.
Screen Display Battery Status
(green) Adequate power remains.
(green) Battery is running low.
(yellow) Battery is running very low.
(red) Battery is exhausted.
[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears.
Normal display in the Still Picture Capture Mode
0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 9
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F5.6
1/250
F5.6
1/250
14:25
14:25
14:25+1.0
+ 1 . 0
+1.0
38
3 8
38
F3.5
F 3 . 5
F3.5
1/250
1 / 2 5 0
1/250
A U T O
AUTO
Face Priority icon
Shooting mode
Flash mode
Drive mode
Focus
mode
Digital zoom icon
Memory status
+Built-in memory (without card)
?SD Memory Card
rCard is write-protected
Remaining image storage capacity
Battery level indicator
Pixel Track SR
Focus Frame
EV compensation
Date and time
Date imprint setting
Aperture
Shutter speed No icon : Hometown
: Destination
World Time setting
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Prepare your camera for use before you begin using it.
zAttaching the Strap
Attach the strap supplied with
the camera as shown in the
illustration.
zInstalling the Battery and Card
Install the battery and SD Memory Card as shown in the illustration.
* The SD Memory Card is sold separately.
Battery
SD Memory Card socket
SD Memory Card
Battery/card cover
Preparing the Camera for Use
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1
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zPress the power switch
The camera turns on and
is ready to take still
pictures. Press the
power switch again to
turn the camera off.
zSetting the Language, Date and Time
The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on
for the first time. Select the desired language and then set the date
and time.
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to select the desired
language.
Press the 4button.
If you accidentally select another
language, press the four-way
controller (5), use the four-way
controller (2345) to select the
language, and then press the 4
button. The [Initial Setting] screen
appears in the selected language.
MENU
Cancel
English
Nederlands
Svenska
Italiano
Dansk
OK
Deutsch
Polski
Magyar
Suomi
OK
1
2
Memo
Initial Setting
MENU
Cancel
English
OK
OK
New York
Hometown
DST
OFF
OFF
OFF
Turning the Camera On
2
2
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Press the four-way controller (3)
to move the frame to [Hometown].
Press the four-way controller (5) to display the [Hometown]
screen.
Use the four-way controller (45) to choose the city.
Press the four-way controller (3) to move the frame to [DST]
(Daylight Saving Time).
Use the four-way controller (45) to select O(On) or P(Off).
Press the 4button to display the [Initial Setting] screen.
Press the 4button.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Date Style].
Initial Setting
MENU
Cancel
English
OK
OK
New York
Hometown
DST
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Press the four-way controller (5)
to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the
four-way controller (23) to
choose the date display style.
Press the four-way controller (5)
to select [24h], then use the four-
way controller (23) to select [24h]
(24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour
display).
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Date].
Press the four-way controller (5) to select [01] (month), [01]
(day) or [2009] (year), then use the four-way controller (23) to
set the date to the current day.
Press the four-way controller (5), then press the four-way
controller (3) to move the frame to [Time].
Set the time in the same manner as in .
Press the 4button.
zFormatting an SD Memory Card
Use this camera to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that is
unused or has been used on another camera or digital device. Be
aware that formatting will delete all the data stored in the SD Memory
Card.
Date Adjust
MENU
Cancel
Date Style mm dd yy
Date 01/01/2009
Time 0:00
OK
OK
// 24h
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15
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Aim the camera at the subject, then press the shutter release
button. The flash discharges automatically depending on the
brightness.
Frame the subject using the focus frame on the display.
Use the Zoom/w/xbutton to change the captured area.
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green if the subject is in
focus.
Press the shutter release button
fully.
The picture is taken.
1
2
enlarges the subject
widens the area
captured by the
camera
3
38
3 8
38
14:25
14:25
14:25
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Taking Pictures
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zSelecting the Flash Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (4), the flash mode
switches between the following modes.
•InC(Movie) mode, the flash mode cannot be switched.
•InA(Night Scene) mode, cannot be selected.
zSelecting the Drive Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode
switches between the following modes.
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Flash On + Red-eye
Memo
Standard (single-frame)
10 sec. Self-timer
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• You can select j(Continuous Shooting) depending on the
shooting mode.
• You can select r(2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g(10 sec. Self-timer).
•In9(Green), C(Movie), p(Frame Composite) or F(Digital
Panorama) mode, jcannot be selected.
zSelecting the Focus Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (5), the focus mode
switches between the following modes.
Memo
Standard
Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
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You can choose the appropriate mode for your particular
situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
Press the four-way controller (3).
Use the four-way controller
(2345) to choose a shooting
mode, then press the 4
button.
Selecting a Shooting Mode
OK
O K
OK
MENU
C a n c e l
Cancel
For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage.
L a n d s c a p e
Landscape
1 / 2
1/2
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You can play back the images taken on the display.
Press the Qbutton after taking a picture.
The image appears on the display.
• To playback the previous or next image, press the four-way
controller (45).
• Pressing fof the Zoom/f/ybutton during playback
simultaneously displays 4 thumbnail images and pressing fagain
displays 9 thumbnail images at a time. Press f again while the 9
thumbnail images are displayed to switch to the folder display or
calendar display screen.
1
14:25
1 4 : 2 5
14:25
100
100
-0038
0 0 3 8
100-0038
0 2 / 0 2 / 2 0 0 9
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Edit
Edit
Memo
Playing Back Images
4
4
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zDeleting Images
Deleting a Single Image
You can delete a single image currently displayed on the display.
Playback the image you want to delete.
Press the ibutton.
The confirmation screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Delete].
Press the 4button.
You can delete several images selected from the four-image or nine-
image display.
1
2
Delete
Cancel
100
100
-0017
0 0 1 7
100-0017
OK
OK
O K
OK
3
4
Memo
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