Optios - Digital Camera PENTAX - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Compact digital camera
Brand	PENTAX
Model	Optios (Optio S)
Sensor	CCD 1/2.5 inch 3.34 megapixels (total), 3.2 effective megapixels
Lens	3x optical zoom (focal length 5.8-17.4 mm, equivalent 35-105 mm)
Digital zoom	4x (max. 12x combined)
LCD screen	1.6 inch TFT color
Recorded pixels (still image)	2048×1536, 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480
Recorded pixels (video)	320×240
Sensitivity	Auto, ISO 50, 100, 200
Shooting modes	Standard, Program, Night Scene, Video, Panorama, 3D, Digital Filter, User
Power supply	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-Li8
Battery life	Approx. 160 shots (with flash 50% of shots)
Dimensions	83 (W) × 52 (H) × 20 (D) mm
Weight	98 g (without battery or card), 113 g (with battery and card)
Storage media	Internal memory 11 MB, SD/MultiMediaCard
File formats	JPEG (Exif 2.2), AVI (Motion JPEG), WAV
Flash	Built-in, modes Auto, Forced, Red-eye reduction
Connections	USB 1.1, AV, DC input for AC adapter
Warranty	12 months
Maintenance	Dust with a blower, do not use solvents, store in a ventilated place
Safety	Do not disassemble, avoid water, use specified battery, keep out of reach of children
Optional accessories	AC adapter D-AC8, USB/AV cables, case, strap, remote controls, charger

Frequently Asked Questions - Optios PENTAX

How to recharge the camera battery?

Use the supplied D-BC8 charger. Plug the power cord into the charger, then into a wall outlet. Place the D-Li8 battery in the charger (PENTAX logo visible). The red indicator light shows charging, green when finished (approx. 100 minutes).

How to install an SD memory card?

Turn off the camera. Open the battery/card compartment cover. Insert the card (label facing the screen) until it clicks. Close the cover. To remove, press the card to eject it.

How to take a photo in auto mode?

Turn on the camera with the main switch. Frame the subject on the LCD screen. Press the shutter button halfway for focusing, then fully to take the photo. The image is displayed briefly (instant review).

How to set the date and time?

Go to the [Preferences] menu by pressing MENU, then select [Date setting]. Use the navigation buttons to change month, day, year, hour, and minutes. Choose 12h/24h format with the display button. Confirm.

How to use night scene mode?

In capture mode, press the navigation button (▼) to display the virtual mode selector. Select the night scene (R) icon and confirm. The camera automatically sets a slower shutter speed. Use a tripod to avoid blur.

How to view photos on a TV?

Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied AV cable. Plug the cable into the camera's AV jack and the TV's video input. Set the TV to the correct input. Images are displayed on the screen.

How to delete an image?

In playback mode, display the image to delete. Press the Delete button. A menu appears: select [Delete] with the navigation button (▲) and confirm. To delete all images, choose [All images].

How to use the self-timer?

In capture mode, press the navigation button (▲) until the self-timer (©) icon appears on the screen. Then press the shutter button. The photo is taken after approx. 10 seconds. The indicator blinks during the countdown.

How to transfer photos to a computer?

Install the supplied software (ACDSee) on your PC. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. Turn on the camera. The images appear as a removable drive. Copy the files. Then disconnect via the safely remove hardware icon.

What to do if the camera does not turn on?

Check that the battery is correctly installed and charged. If depleted, recharge it with the D-BC8 charger. Ensure the battery is properly seated (▲ symbol toward the screen). If the problem persists, use the optional AC adapter.

USER MANUAL Optios PENTAX

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Batterie lithium-ion rechargeable (D-LI8)

For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community.

PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.co.jp/)

PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Straße, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de)

PENTAX U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk)

PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE

PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands)
Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www.pentax.nl)
(for Belgium & Luxembourg)
Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (http://www.pentax.be)

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