Pentax WS80 - Optio Digital Camera User manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please
read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

The following restrictions apply in I_ mode:
• You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off.
• The focusing area setting is fixed at [ ] (Multiple).
• TheorIntelligent[] (Flower)zoom.mOdecannot be selected when using Digital Zoom
• If the [] (Night Scene) mode is se ected when the flash mode is _-A
(Auto) or %(Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes
to _ (Flash Off).
• If the [] (Night Scene Portrait) mode is selected when the flash mode
is {A (Auto). the flash mode automatically changes to {'_,(Flash On +
Red-eye) when the camera recognizes a face and determines that the
flash is needed.
• The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the focus
mode is set to AF (Standard) or • (Macro).
In [] (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed
and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can change other
settings such as the flash mode and the number of recorded pixets.
Shutter release
button
-- Four-waycontroller
OK button
IPress the four-way controller (•) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2Use the four-way controller (• • <_ ) to select _.

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Press the OK button.
The I]_ mode is selected and the camera
returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame
appears (p.76).
Set the functions you want to change.
Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p.105 - p.125) for details on
how to set the functions.
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
In a (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard
settings, regardless of the settings in the [1_1Rec. Mode] menu.
The S mode settings are as shown below.
Flash Mode _-A(Auto)
Drive Mode [] (Standard)
Focus Mode AF (Standard)
Face Recognition On
Information Display Normal
Pixel Track SR _ (Off)
Recorded Pixels _ (3648x2736)
White Balance AWB (Auto)
Focusing Area [ ] (Multiple)
(Multi-segment
AE Metering metering)
Sensitivity Auto
EV Compensation +0.0
Highlight Correction _ (Off)
Shadow Correction _ (Off)
Blink Detection _ (On)
Digital Zoom _ (On)
Instant Review _ (On)
Sharpness _=_+ (Normal)
Saturation _=_+ (Normal)
Contrast _=_+ (Normal)
Date Imprint Off

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Shutter release
button
-- Green button
Press the Green button in a
mode.
The camera switches to g mode.
Press the Green button again to return to
the status before g mode was selected.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
, Assign a mode to the [Green Button] on the[a Rec. Mode]for Using
a mode (p.i24). The default setting is S model
• In S mode, you cannot Change the information on the display by
pressing the OK/DISPLAY buttonl
If you press the MENU button in S mode, the ['K Setting]menu
appears:The [a Rec, M0de] menu cannot be displayed.
• When the camera is turned Off in a mode, it turns oninl mode next
time the power switch is pressed.
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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.
_ --Zoom button
-- Four-way controller
OK button
t' Press the zoom button in amode.
Right ( _,) Enlarges the subject.
Left (_,) Widens the area that is
captured by the camera.
When you continue to press the button
towards the right ( _,), the camera
automatically switches from optical zoom to
Intelligent Zoom. Zoom ratio
Once the button is released and pressed
again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.
The zoom bar is displayed as follows.
Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree
image quality, of image deterioration.
Zoom bar
Optical zoom range q Intelligent Digital Zoom
Zoom range .2 range
"1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5x optically.
*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of
recorded pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio
Recorded, !ntelligent Zoom Digita! Zoom
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10Mm/10M Not Available (5x optical zoom only)
Approx. 5.9x
Approx. 7.0x Equivalent to approx.
3M] Approx. 8.9x 28.5x
Approx. 9.5x
i102.4j Approx. 17.8x
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• It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when
taking pictures at high zoom.
• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainter than pictures
taken in the optical zoom range.
• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions:
When the number of recorded pixels is set to 101_J10L_(5x optical
zoom available )
In ((&)) (Digital SR) mode
- Wt_en the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400
• The tmage enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the
display. This does not affect the quality of the recorded image.
• In ,_ (Movie) and ;_ (Underwater Movie) modes, only Digital Zoom is
available while recording.
The Digital Zoom is set to _ (On)in the default settings. To take pictures
using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to
[] (Off).
1' Press the MENU button in amode.
The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Digital
Zoom].
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Use the four-way controller ( • _)
to select _or _.
Uses Digital Zoom
[] Uses only optical zoom and
Intelligent Zoom
The setting is saved.
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Press the MENU button.
The camera returns to capture status.
Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting ,_p. 133 ]
This camera has been proven to comply with JIS waterproof grade 8 and
can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 2 hours.
In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68).
Underwater For capturing images under water. The blue color of
water is reproduced beautifully
_ Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie
Shutter release
button
-- Four-waycontroller
OK button
Press the four-way controller (T) in I_1 mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.

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Use the four-way controller (A •• I_) to select 0 or ;_,
Press the OK button,
The camera enters ,*, or ,'_ mode and returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's face, the Face Recognition
function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green
when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.
Press the shutter release button fully.
If you selected _, a picture is taken.
If you selected ;_, movie recording starts. To stop recording, press the
shutter release button fully again. Perform the same steps as ,_
(Movie) to record movies.
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sand on thewaterproofPacking ofthebattery!card!terminal coverand
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,Before opening thebattery/card!terminal €overafter usingthe camera
underwater makesure that there is no water dirt or sand on the
camera. Wipe the camera before opening the Cover.
• In _ mode, AE metering is fixed at _ (Multi-segment metering).
Waterproof and Dustproof Function _p.6 ]

.The flash wi!! not discharge in _ mode.
• When the focus mode is set to AF or • in ,_ mode, press the shutter
release button halfway to lock the focus before recording a movie,
When the focus mode is set to I_IFI you can only adjust the focus
before recording starts,
• Qptical and digital zoom in ,_ mode are only available before
recording starts. Only digital zoom is available during recordingl
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Although the camera is provided with waterproof and dustproof functions, avoid
using the camera under the following conditions, it may momentarily be
subjected to water pressure beyond that covered in the guarantee and water
may enter the interior of the camera.
- Jumping into the water while holding the camera
- Swimming while holding the camera in your hand
- Using the camera in environments where water is applied forcefully, such as
strong river currents and waterfalls
You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,
such as nightscapes.
Night Scene For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support
is suggested.
Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is
((A)) Digital SR automatically set to Auto and the number of recorded
pixels is fixed at _ (2592x1944).
For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support
_ Fireworks is suggested. The sensitivity is fixed at its minimum
setting.
_ Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.
For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other
support is advised.
_2_ Night Scene Portrait If you use the Face Recognition function when the flash
mode is set to $-A(Auto), the flash mode automatically
changes to <%(Flash On + Red-eye) when shooting.

Shutter release
button
-- Four-waycontroller
OK button
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Press the four-way controller (v) in a mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller ( • •• I_) to select _, ((&)),
_-_,_ or li_l.
Press the OK button.
The _, ((.It)), _;_ _6n_or _ mode is selected and the camera returns to
capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's face, the Face Recognition
function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).
Press the shutter release button halfway.
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,TO prevent camera shake, set the Pixel Track SR function (p.! !9) or
use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.95).

The _ (Portrait), _ (Half-length Portrait) and _ (Natural Skin Tone)
modes are suitable for taking pictures of people. The Face Recognition
function (p.76) operates for each shooting mode, making it easier to
emphasize the subject's face when taking pictures.
Portrait For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy and
bright skin tone.
For portraits with proper framing by automatic zoom.
Half-length Portrait The number of recorded pixels is fixed to 3M
(2048x 1536).
Natural Skin Tone For images of people. Enhances skin tones while
smoothing blemishes.
Shutter release
button
-- Four-waycontroller
OK button
1Press the four-way controller (T) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2Usethefour-waycontroller(AT • _)toselect_, _ or
3Press the OK button.
The _, _ or _' mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame
appears (p.76).
If the camera recognizes a person's face in
mode, an orange frame appears showing the area to be zoomed in.

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5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
If the camera recognizes a person's face in _ mode, the camera
automatically zooms in to enlarge the area in the orange frame shown
in Step 3.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The _ (Kids) mode is suitable for taking pictures of moving children. It
also reproduces healthy and bright skin tone. The Face Recognition
function (p.76) operates automatically for this mode, making it easier to
emphasize the subject's face when taking pictures.
Shutter release
button
-- Four-way controller
OK button
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3
Press the four-way controller (•) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller (• •• I_) to select _.
Press the OK button.
The _ mode is selected and the camera
returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame
appears (p.76).
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5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
Use _ (Pet) mode to keep your moving pet in focus and capture the
color of your pet's coat when you take a picture. Choose the appropriate
icon depending on what color your pet is (closer to black or white or in
between).
Shutter release
button
-- Four-way controller
OK button
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Press the four-way controller (v) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
Use the four-way controller (• • • I_) to select %.
Press the OK button,
The _ mode selection screen appears.
Use the four-way controller (• •)
to select %, %, _,, 2, _ or _.
There are two types of icons: acat and dog
icon. Choosing either the cat or dog icon
does not affect the resulting picture. Choose
whichever you prefer.
Choose an icon (white, gray, or black) whose
tone best matches your pet's coat or fur.

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Press the OK button.
The selected icon appears and the camera
returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame
appears (p.76).
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
The focus frame follows the subject while the shutter release button is
pressed halfway.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
For bright images such as sand or snow. Accurately meters for
Surf & Snow bright scenes.
For a fast moving subject. Tracks the subject until the picture
Sport is taken.
Shutter release
button
-- Four-waycontroller
OK button
1' Press the four-way controller (•) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2Use the four-way controller (• ••_) to select _or X_,. il

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Press the OK button.
The _ or _,, mode is selected and the
camera returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame
appears (p.76).
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
When the _,, (Sport) mode is selected, the focus frame follows the
subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The Y (Party) mode is perfect for taking pictures indoors, such as
snapshots at parties.
Shutter release
button
-- Four-way controller
OK button
1' Press the four-way controller (•) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2Use the four-way controller (• •• I_) to select Y.
3Press the OK button.
The _ mode is selected and the camera returns to capture status.
When the camera recognizes a person's face, the Face Recognition
function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

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5
Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
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Shutter release
button
-- Zoom button
-- Four-way controller
OK button
IPress the four-way controller (v) in amode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2Use the four-way controller (• • • I_) to select Fo--q.
3Press the OK button.
The 9-frame display of the frame selection screen appears.
Use the four-way controller
(• ••!_) to choose the frame you
want to use.

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Press the zoom button towards the right (0_).
The selected frame appears in single-image display.
You can choose another frame using either of the following operations.
Four-way controller ( <I_) Press to choose a different frame.
Zoom button towards the Press to return to the 9-frame display of the
left (_'_) frame selection screen, and then perform Step 4
to choose a different frame.
Press the OK button.
The framed image appears on the display.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame
appears (p.76).
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Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
' The number of recorded pixels is fixed at [_ (2048xi536).
, At shipment, the camera includes 3 default frames and 87 optional
frames built.in. (The CD,RQM Supplied with the camera contains a
total of 90 frames, including the default frames.)
Optional Frames
The optional frames are stored in the built-in memory in the Optio WS80. These
optional frames are deleted if the files on the built-in memory are deleted with a
computer or the built-in memory is formatted. To reload the optional frames into
the built-in memory, copy the files from the CD-ROM (S-SW87) supplied with
the camera (p.173).
Adding a Frame to a captured image ,_p.171

In Self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds after
the shutter release button is pressed.
Stabilize the camera with a tripod or other support when taking a picture
using the self-timer.
Use this mode when you want to be included in a group picture.
Self-timer The picture is taken approximately ten seconds after the shutter
release button is pressed.
_s_ 2 sec. Use this mode to avoid camera shake. The picture is taken
Self-timer approximately two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
Shutter release
button
-- Four-waycontroller
OK button
1' Press the four-way controller (A) in amode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.
2Use the four-way controller ( < I_) to select ® and press
the four-way controller (•).
3Use the four-way controller (• !_)
to select _or 6_ and press the OK
button.
The camera is ready to take the picture
using the self-timer.
When the camera recognizes a person's
face, the Face Recognition function is
activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).
4Press the shutter release button halfway.
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.

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5Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken ten seconds or two seconds later.
Focusing may be compromised if you move the camera While the self.
timer lamp is blinking when taking still pictures.
' !n ,!I_(Movie) and _ (Underwater Movie)modes, recording will start
after ten seconds (or two sec0nds).
• Press the shutter release button halfway while the self-timer isengaged
1o stop the countdown and press ful!y t0 restart the c0untd0wn
• @cannot be selected while I (Green) mode setting remains the
default. Select @in an0ther sh0oting m0de and then switch the
shooting mode to a.
In these modes, pictures are taken continuously as long as the shutter
release button is pressed.
Each time a picture is taken, the image is saved in the memory
Continuous before the next image is taken. The higher the image quality, the
longer the interval between shots.
Shooting You can continue shooting until the memory of the SD Memory
Card or the built-in memory is full.
Burst The number of recorded pixels is fixed at _ (2592x1944) and
up to 7pictures are taken consecutively at 3.3 frames per second
DdlHs Shooting (5.6 frames per second when the sensitivity is 3200 or 6400).
Shutter release
button
1Press the four-way controller (&)in amode.
The [Drive Mode] screen appears.

2Use the four-way controller (• I_) to select _ and press
the four-way controller (•).
3 _-way controller ( •1_)
to select _or D___JHsand press the
OK button.
The camera is ready to take a series of
pictures.
Press the shutter release button halfway. (_
The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses
on the subject at the correct distance.
5Press the shutter release button fully.
Pictures are taken continuously as long as you keep the shutter
release button pressed.
'The flash does not discharge in _ and _,S modes.
' _ and _,s cannot be selected in I (Green), _ (Auto Picture),
_ (Night Scene), _1_(Movie), ;_ (Underwater Movie), _]_ (Digita! Wide),
_:_(Fireworks), IIIII (Digital Panorama)or Ioq (Frame Composite)mode,
,The interval of _ (Continuous Shooting)varies according to the
Recorded Pixels and QUa ity Level sett ngs.
• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked with the first shot.
, When the Face Recognition function is activated (P,76), it works 0nly
when taking the first shot.
• The Blink Detection function works only for the last shot.