Pentax Optio W90 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.
The Optio W90 is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof,
as shown below, so you can use it in a wide range of outdoor
activities.
Waterproof/dustproof: JIS grade 8 waterproof and grade 6
dustproof (IP68).
Shockproof: Satisfies Pentax drop test (1.2 m height onto a 5 cm
thick plywood surface) complying with MIL-Standard 810F
Method 516.5-Shock testing.
* Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera
is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit.
* The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble or damage
under every condition.
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To users of this camera
• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as
radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data,
or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.
• 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.
• A band of light may appear on the display if the camera is aimed at a bright
subject. This is known as a smear, but it is not a malfunction.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this
manual are different from the actual product.
• In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card are
referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.
• In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC
or a Macintosh hereafter.
• In this manual, the term “battery” refers to any type of batteries used for this
camera and accessories.
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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 modify the camera.
High voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger
of electric shock 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.
• 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 any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop
use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your
nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause
a fire or electric shock.
Caution
• 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.
• 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.
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 loss of
property.
About the Camera
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY
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• Should the LCD be damaged, be careful of glass fragments.
Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin,
in your eyes, or in your mouth.
• Depending on your individual 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.
Warning
• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for
this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger
or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery
charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a
fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100-
240V AC.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other
abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue its use and consult a PENTAX
Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric
shock.
• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service
Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.
• If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger or AC
adapter, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use
the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire, or electric shock.
• Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust.
Dust on the plug may cause a fire.
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.
About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter
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• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electric
shock.
• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard
surface. This can cause a malfunction.
• Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI88. This can cause overheating,
explosion, or battery charger failure.
• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a 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.
Warning
• Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in
their mouths may cause an electric shock.
• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it
may cause a loss of sight. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical
attention immediately. Do not rub them.
Caution
• Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may
cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an
explosion or leakage.
• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or
begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
• Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and -
contacts of the battery.
• Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause
an explosion or fire.
About the Battery
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• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes,
it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with
water.
• Precautions for D-LI88 Battery Usage:
BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.
- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.
- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.
- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140°F / 60°C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.
- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.
Warning
• Always keep the camera and accessories out of the reach of young children
and infants.
1. The camera could fall unexpectedly and cause an injury.
2. Putting the strap around a child’s neck could cause asphyxiation.
3. Children may swallow small objects (such as the battery, SD memory
card). If this happens contact a doctor immediately.
Keep the Camera and Accessories Away from Children
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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 when 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.
• Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance.
Avoid storing it especially in high temperatures.
If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time,
the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s service life.
• Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is
recommended.
• The AC plug cord supplied with the camera is for exclusive use with
the battery charger D-BC88. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken
regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.
• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks,
or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof
performance. 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 -10°C to 40°C
(14°F to 104°F).
• The liquid crystal display will become black at high temperatures but will
return to normal at normal temperatures.
Before Starting Use
About the Battery and Battery Charger
Cautions when Carrying and Using the Camera
Care to be Taken During Handling
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• 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 malfunction.
• 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, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts.
These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off
any rain or water drops.
• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause it to break
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.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or
benzene.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens. Never use
a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled.
Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place
to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high performance.
About Repairs
About Storage
Others
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• Please note that deleting images or sound files, or formatting the SD
Memory Cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the
original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially
available software. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of
such data.
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Landscape 1/2
MENU
Cancel
OK
OK
For capturing landscape
views. Enhances colors
of sky and foliage
Checking the Contents of the Package
Check that your camera comes complete with the items
listed below.
PCamera (Optio W90) PCarabiner strap (O-ST103)
PSoftware (CD-ROM) S-SW102 PUSB cable (I-USB7)
PAV cable (I-AVC7) PRechargeable lithium-ion battery
(D-LI88)
PBattery charger (D-BC88) PAC plug cord
PStrap (O-ST104) POperating Manual
OQuick Guide (this guide)
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Front
Back
Remote control receiver
Self-timer lamp/Focus assist
Flash
Lens
Shutter release button
Power switch/Power lamp (green)
Macro light
Speaker/Microphone
Display
Tripod socket
Terminal cover
lock lever
Terminal cover
Battery/card cover
lock lever
Battery/card cover
Battery lock lever
PC/AV terminal HDMI terminal
In this Quick Guide, the arrow keys
to be pressed are indicated as
shown on the right.
2
3
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Names of Parts and Monitor Indicators
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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
World Time setting
EV compensation
38
P
+1.0
1/250
F3.5
DATE
Memory status
Focus frame
Drive mode
Flash mode
Shooting mode
Aperture
Shutter speed
Date imprint setting
Remaining image
storage capacity
Digital Zoom icon
+Built-in memory (without card)
?SD Memory Card
rCard is write-protected
No icon :Hometown
:Destination
D-Range setting
Eye-Fi communication status
Focus mode
Battery level
Face Detection
Camera shake
reduction
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Prepare your camera for use before you begin using it.
zAttaching the Carabiner Strap
Attach the carabiner strap
supplied with the camera as
shown in the illustration.
zInstalling the Battery and SD Memory Card
Install the battery and SD
Memory Card as shown in
the illustration.
* The SD Memory Card is sold separately.
The inside of the battery/card and terminal covers are not waterproof
• In locations where the camera is exposed to water or dirt such as
underwater, at the beach, in a kitchen, etc., make sure that the battery/
card and terminal cover lock levers are firmly locked so that they won't
open unexpectedly. Do not open the covers in such locations.
• When removing the battery or card, avoid surroundings where the
camera may be exposed to water or dirt, and make sure the camera,
battery, card, and your hands are completely dry.
Battery/card
cover
Battery
Battery lock
lever
Preparing the Camera for Use
1
1
Battery/card
cover lock lever
SD Memory Card socket
SD Memory Card
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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.
zMake the Initial Settings
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.
The [Initial Setting] screen
appears.
If you accidentally select the wrong
language and press the 4button,
press the four-way controller (5), use
the four-way controller (2345) to
select the language, and then press
the 4button. The [Initial Setting]
screen appears in the selected
language.
MENU OK
Cancel OK
1
2
2
Memo
MENU
Cancel
Initial Setting
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
English
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
[WHometown].
Press the four-way controller (5).
The [WHometown] screen
appears.
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 Oor Pand press the
4 button.
The [Initial Setting] screen reappears.
Press the four-way controller (3) to select [Settings complete]
and press the 4button.
The [Date Adjustment] screen appears.
Press the four-way controller (5)
to select [mm/dd/yy], then use the
four-way controller (23) to
choose the date format.
MENU
Cancel
Initial Setting
Hometown
New York
Settings complete
English
DST
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
MENU
Cancel
City
DST
New York
Hometown
OK
OK
4
5
6
7
8
MENU
Cancel
Date Adjustment
Date Format
mm /dd/yy 24 h
Date
Time
01/01/2010
00:00
Settings complete
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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 [2010] (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 four-way controller (3)
to select [Settings complete] and
press the 4 button.
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.
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12
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MENU
Cancel
Date Adjustment
Date Format
mm /dd/yy
24 h
Date
Time
01/01/2010
00:00
Settings complete
OK
OK
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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.
Press the 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.
2
1
2
2
Widens the area that
is captured by the
camera
Enlarges the
subject
2
3
F4.6
1/250
38
2
4
Taking Pictures
3
3
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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.
The functions available in Capture mode may be different.
Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Auto + Red-eye
Flash On + Red-eye
Soft Flash
Memo
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zSelecting the Drive Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (2), the drive mode
switches between the following modes.
• The functions available in Capture mode may be different.
• You can select Z(2 sec. Self-timer) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting g(10 sec. Self-timer).
• You can select h(0-sec Remote Control) by pressing the four-way
controller (3) and then (5) after selecting i(3-sec Remote
Control).
Standard (single-frame)
10 sec. Self-timer
3-sec. Remote Control
Memo
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zSelecting the Focus Mode
Each time you press the four-way controller (5), the focus mode
switches between the following modes.
Standard
Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus
1cm Macro
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