Pentax Optio S40 - Optio S40 4MP Digital Camera User manual

PENTAX
Digital Camera
Optio)f!40
Operating Manual
PictBridge
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.

Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio S40 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 $40 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.
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 pixeIs 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.
Regarding trademarks
• The SD logo ,_'_ is a trademark.
• PENTAX is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• Optio is a trademark of PENTAX Corporation.
• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
• This product supports PRINT Image Matching II.
When used in combination, PRINT Image Matching II enables 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 I! is a trademark dSeiko Epson Corporation.
• "PictBridge" allows the user to connect the printer and digital camera directly,
using the unified standard for the direct printout of images. You can print images
directly from the camera through a few simple operations.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

Sufficientattentionhasbeenpaidtothesafetyofthisproductbutplease
payparticularattentiontothewarningsindicatedbythefollowing
symbolsduringuse.
Warning
Z_ Caution
These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user
may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are
not heeded.
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.
Z_ 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 out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately
if accidentally swallowed.
• 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.
• 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.

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• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the
battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
battery could explode or catch fire. Of the batteries that can be used in this
camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 eyes or in your mouth.
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/_ 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.

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• Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad.
Also take the Worldwide Service Network 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). PENTAX is not responsible for
consequential 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.
• The lens on this camera is not exchangeable. The lens is not removable.
• 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 subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc.
• 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 temperatures of
approximately 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.
Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high performance,
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• 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.
• 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" (p.18) regarding
the SD Memory Card.
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. 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 LCD monitor.
• 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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HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ............................................. 1
Care to be Taken During Handling ................................................... 4
Contents ........................................................................................... 6
Contents of the Operating Manual .................................................... 9
Checking the Contents of the Package .......................................... 10
Names of Parts ............................................................................... 11
Names of Operating Parts .............................................................. 12
Getting Started 13
Attaching the Strap ............................................................................. 13
Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 14
Installing the Batteries .................................................................... 14
Using the AC Adapter (optional) ..................................................... 16
Installing the SD Memory Card .......................................................... 17
Recorded Pixels and Quality .......................................................... 19
Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................ 21
Playback Only Mode ....................................................................... 21
Voice Recording Only Mode ........................................................... 22
Initial Settings ..................................................................................... 23
Setting the Display Language ......................................................... 23
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................. 24
Quick Start 26
Taking Still Pictures ............................................................................ 26
Playing Back Still Pictures ................................................................. 28
Playing Back Images ...................................................................... 28
Playing Back the Previous or Next image ...................................... 28
Rotating the Displayed Image ........................................................ 29
Common Operations 30
Using the Button Functions ............................................................... 30
Capture Mode ................................................................................. 30
Playback Mode ............................................................................... 31
Voice Recording Mode ................................................................... 32
Using the Menus ................................................................................. 33
How to Use the Menus ................................................................... 33
Example of Menu Operation ........................................................... 34
Enlarging a Menu Display ............................................................... 36
Menu List ........................................................................................ 37
Taking Pictures 39
Setting the Shooting Functions ......................................................... 39
Letting the Camera Set the Functions (Easy Mode) ....................... 39
Using the Hetp Function ................................................................. 40
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Settingselectingthe Picturethe FunctionSMode According(Pr°gram Mode) .......................................... 41tothe Shooting Scene ............i"""""
(Picture Mode) ................................................................................ 42
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) .................... 44
Taking Landscape Views (Landscape Mode). .............................. .45
Taking Portrait Pictures (Portrait Mode) ......................................... 45
Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mode) ............................. 46
Using the Zoom ............................................................................. 49
Using the Self-Timer ....................................................................... 51
Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) ...................... .52
Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) ...................................... 53
Taking Pictures with Color Filters (Digital Filter Mode). .................. 54
Taking Two-in-One Pictures (Two-in-One Mode) ........................... 55
Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Assist Mode) ..................... 56
Setting the Shooting Functions ...................................................... 58
Changing the Mode ........................................................................ 58
Selecting the Capture Mode ........................................................... 58
Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode ........................ 59
Selecting the Focus Mode .............................................................. 60
Selecting the Flash Mode ............................................................... 62
Selecting the Recorded Pixels ........................................................ 63
Selecting the Quality Level ............................................................. 64
Selecting the Image Quality.. ......................................................... 65
Adjusting the White Balance ........................................................... 66
ChangingsettingthetheLightMeteringFOCusingArea .......................................................... 68Rangeto Determine the Exposure i"
(AE Metering) ................................................................................. 69 ..........................
Setting the Sensitivity ..................................................................... 70
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) .......................... 71
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness). .................................... 72
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation) ........................................ 73
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast) ............................................ 74
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ...................................... 75
Saving the Settings ....................................................................... 76
Saving the Menu Items (Memory) ............................................... 76
Recording and Playback 78
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) ...................................... 78
Playing Back Sound ........................................................................... 79
Adding Sound (Voice Memo) to Images ........................................... 80
Recording a Voice Memo ............................................................... 80
Playing Back a Voice Memo ........................................................... 81 i
Playback/Deleting/Editing 82 ,,
Playing Back Images ......................................................................... 82
Playing Back Still Pictures .............................................................. 82
Zoom Display. ............................................................................. 82 ............................
Playing Back Moving Pictures ........................................................ 84 II

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HHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode ....................... 85
Nine Image Display ........................................................................ 86
Slideshow ....................................................................................... 87
Deleting ................................................................................................ 88
Deleting Single images and Sounds .............................................. 88
Deleting All Images ......................................................................... 90
Protecting Images and Sounds from Deletion (Protect) ................. 91
Viewing Images on a TV ..................................................................... 93
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) .................................................. 94
Printing Single Images .................................................................... 94
Printing All Images .......................................................................... 96
Direct Printing Using PictBridge ....................................................... 97
Connecting the Camera to the Printer ............................................ 97
Printing Single images .................................................................... 98
Printing AIt Images .......................................................................... 99
Printing Using the DPOF Settings .................................................. 99
Disconnecting the Camera from the Printer ................................. 100
Editing Images .................................................................................. 101
Changing the Image Size and Quality .......................................... !01
Editing Pictures with Digital Filters ............................................... 103
Copying Files .................................................................................... 105
Settings 108
Camera Settings ................................................................................ 108
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory .............. 108
Changing the Sound Settings ....................................................... 109
Changing the Date and Time ........................................................ 110
Setting the World Time ................................................................. 110
Changing the Start-up Screen, Background Color and
Screen Effects .............................................................................. 112
Changing the Display Language .................................................. 114
Adjusting the Brightness of the hCU Monitor ................................ !14
Changing the Video Output Format .............................................. ! 15
Changing the USB Connection Mode ........................................... 116
Setting Auto Power Off ................................................................. 117
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) ........................................... !17
Registering Functions ................................................................... !18
Appendix 120
List of City Codes ............................................................................. 120
Optional Accessories ....................................................................... 121
Messages ........................................................................................... 122
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 124
Main Specifications .......................................................................... 126
WARRANTY POLICY ......................................................................... 128
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