Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto S4I del fabbricante Pentax
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Thank you for buying the PENT AX Optio S4i 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 under stand all the camera's capabilities.
1 Sufficient attention has been paid to t he safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the wa rnings indicated by the following symbols during use. 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.
2 Caution • Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
3 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 termin als of the product while it is still plugged in.
4 • Take the international warranty card with you when you travel abroad. Also take the Worldwide Service Networ k that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
5 • If the camera is subjected to rapi d temperature change s, condensation may form on the inside an d 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.
6 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAME RA ................. .................. ................. 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ........... ............................................... 4 Contents .................. ........................................
7 Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) . ................ .......... 43 Taking Moving Pictures (Moving Picture Mo de) ................... ................. 44 Taking Panorama Pictures (P anorama Assist Mode)..... ............. .......... 46 Taking Soft-Contoured Pict ures (Soft Focus Mode) .
8 Deleting Images, Moving Pictures and Soun d ..................... ................... 95 Deleting a Single Image or S ound ................... ..................... ................. 95 Deleting All Images ............... ...........................
9 This operating manual contai ns the following chapters. 1 Getting Started ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– This chapter explains what yo u need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures.
10 Items marked with an asterisk ( ∗ ) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories, refer to “Optional Accessories” (p.
11 Front Back Names of Parts Power switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button Flash Self-timer lamp USB/AV terminal Lens Strap lug DC input terminal Terminal cover Power indicator Microphone Battery/Card cover Viewfinder LCD monitor Tripod socket Focus status lamp (green) Flash status lamp (red) Battery charger terminal Speaker e_kb364.
12 Guide Indications A guide to available button operat ions appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Names of Operating Parts Four-way controller ( 2 ) 2.
13 1 Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of th e strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop.
14 1 Getting Started Powering the Camera Install the battery prov ided with the camera. 1 Open the battery/card cover. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction indicated by the arrow and flip the cover open .
15 Getting Started 1 Use the optional D-BC20 battery char ger to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or when the [B attery depleted] message appears. You can charge th e battery without removing it from the camera. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger D-BC20.
16 Getting Started 1 You can remove the battery from the camera and charge it. 3 Place the battery in the ch arger so that the PENTAX name is visible. The charging indicator blinks red while the battery is charging and lights red when charging is completed.
17 Getting Started 1 • Approximate Operating Time (whe n the D-LI8 battery is fully charged) Number of recordable images: App rox. 180 (at 25°C with the LCD monitor on and the fl ash used for 50% of shots) Playback time: Approx.
18 Getting Started 1 If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC8 is recommended. 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera , being sure to match the 4 symbols.
19 Getting Started 1 To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock when using the battery charger or AC adapter, be sure to read the section on “FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA” on page 1. Refer to page 132 for the specifications of the battery charger and AC adapter.
20 1 Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card An SD Memory Card can be used with this camera. Captured images are recorded on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor) or in the built-in memory if no card is inserted ( appears on the LCD monitor).
21 Getting Started 1 Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • Make sure that the came ra is turned off before opening the card cover. • The SD Memory Card is equipped with a write-protect switch. Setting the switch to [LOCK] protects the existing data by prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card.
22 Getting Started 1 Choose the image size and qualit y best suited to your purpose. Higher quality levels and numbers of recorded pixels produce clearer images for printing, but the resulting increase in data volume reduces the total number of pictures that can be taken.
23 1 Getting Started Initial Settings If the Initial Settings screen or Date Adjust screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedur e below to set th e display language and/or current date and time. If the Initial Settings screen appears: 1 p.
24 Getting Started 1 Set the current date and ti me and the display style. 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the date and time display style. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). 2 and 3 appear above and below “24h”. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [24h] (24-hour display) or [12h] (12-hour display).
25 Getting Started 1 8 Repeat Step 7 to change the [year], [hour] and [minutes]. Choose AM or PM if you se lected [12h] in Step 3. 9 Press the OK button when you have finished the settings. The camera is ready to ta ke pictures. If you set the date and time using the MENU button, you will return to the Menu screen.
26 2 Quick Start Quick Start Taking Still Pictures The simplest procedure for taking stil l pictures is described below. The flash fires automatically dependi ng on the light conditions. 1 Press the power switch. The camera turns on. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the LCD monitor.
27 2 Quick Start The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows. Press halfway The focus, exposure and white ba lance are locked when the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway). The shutter speed and aperture settings only appear on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
28 2 Quick Start Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures You can display the still pi cture you have just taken. 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. Still pictures can be played back one at a time, proceeding either forward or backward.
29 2 Quick Start 1 Press the Q Playback button after taking a picture. The image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The image is rotated 90° clockwise each time the button is pressed. Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) to return to no rmal playback.
30 3 Common Operations Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off 1 Press the power switch. The power switch is illuminated by a green light. The lens extends and the camera turns on in the Capture mode. The camera is ready to take pictur es by pressing the shutter release button.
31 Common Operations 3 When the camera is turned on in the Lens Closed Playback mode, the lens does not extend. Use this mo de when you want to play back pictures one after another. 1 Press the power switch while pressing the Q Playback button. The power indicator lights green and the camera turns on in the Lens Closed Playback mode.
32 3 Common Operations Using the Button Functions QUICK button Switches to the Green mode, the easiest way to take pictures. ( 1 p.40) You can assign a different function to the QUICK button by selecting [QUICK Button] on the [ B Set-up] menu. ( 1 p.122) b button Changes the flash mode.
33 Common Operations 3 Four-way controller ( 23 ) ( 2 ) Selects self-timer mode, remote control mode and continuous shooting mode. ( 3 ) Displays the Capture mode scr een and changes the Capture mode. ( 23 ) Adjusts the focus in manual focus mode. ( 1 p.
34 Common Operations 3 QUICK button Switches to the Green mode, the easiest way to take pictures. ( 1 p.40) You can assign a different function to the QUICK button by selecting [QUICK Button] on the [ B Set-up] menu. ( 1 p.122) i button Deletes the image display ed on the LCD monitor.
35 Common Operations 3 Shutter release button When pressed, starts recording, and when pressed again, stops recording. When pressed for more than one seco nd, recording continues for as long as the button is held down and stops when the button is released.
36 3 Common Operations Setting the Menus When you press the MENU button, the menus appear on the LCD monitor. You can set functions, save the settings and change the camera settings on these menus. When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor.
37 Common Operations 3 Example of Menu Operation If you press the shutter release butt on halfway to exit the menu and switch to Capture mode , any changes you have made to the settings will not be saved.
38 Common Operations 3 [ A Rec.Mode] Menu Yes ··· Adjustable No ··· Any changes made are invalid. You can change the setting on the menu, but any changes you make are invalid in actual operation.
39 Common Operations 3 [ Q Playback] Menu [ B Set-up] Menu Item Description Page Slideshow For playing record ed images successively p.94 Resize For changing the size of images p.107 Trimming For trimming images p.109 Copy Image & Sound For copying files from the bu ilt-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa p.
40 4 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Taking Pictures The Green mode lets you take pictures quickly and easily, simply by pressing the shutter release button. In Q (Green) mode, the camera automatically sets all the functions , including the shutter speed and aperture.
41 Taking Pictures 4 In R (Program mode), the camera automa tically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still pictur es. However, you can select other functions such as the Flash mode or Continuous Shooting mode. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode.
42 Taking Pictures 4 You can select the Picture mode acco rding to the shoo ting scene. There are ten available modes in Picture mode. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the desired mode.
43 Taking Pictures 4 You can take pictures of dark sce nes, such as nightscapes, with the appropriate settings. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select B (Night- Scene mode).
44 Taking Pictures 4 This mode enables you to take moving pictures and sound. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select C (Moving Picture mode). 3 Press the OK button.
45 Taking Pictures 4 If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, pictures will be taken for as long as you keep the button pressed. Shooting stops when you take your finger off the shutter release button. Keeping the Shutter Release Button Pressed • The flash will not discharge in Moving Picture mode.
46 Taking Pictures 4 You can take a number of images and join them together to form a panorama picture. The panorama so ftware supplied with the camera (ACDSee for PENTAX) and a computer are necessary for joining the images.
47 Taking Pictures 4 5 Take the first image. Press the shutter releas e button to take the first image. The right edge of the image appears in half-transpare nt form on the left of the LCD monitor. 6 Move the camera to the right and take the second image.
48 Taking Pictures 4 You can take pictures wi th a soft lens effect. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select $ (Soft Focus mode). 3 Press the OK button. 4 Press the shutter release button halfway.
49 Taking Pictures 4 You can take posterization-type pictures with sharp outlines. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select W (Posterization mode). 3 Press the OK button.
50 Taking Pictures 4 The filters consist of color filters su ch as red, blue and green, and a slim filter that produces a slim effect. The Digital Filter mode enables you to take pictures using these filters. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode.
51 Taking Pictures 4 The screen for setting the slimness le vel appears when you select the slim filter in Digital Filter mode. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select O ( Slim Filter mode). 5 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to set the slimness.
52 Taking Pictures 4 In User mode, you can take pictures using the functions and settings registered in advance in User mode. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select E (User mode).
53 Taking Pictures 4 In Marine mode, you can use the op tional waterproof case to take underwater pictures that c apture the blueness of the sea. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select M (Marine mode).
54 Taking Pictures 4 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to select M (Marine mode). 3 Press the OK button. The Marine Mode screen appears. 4 Press the QUICK button.
55 Taking Pictures 4 You can take 3D pictures and view th em by the parallel method or cross method. The default setting is [Parallel]. If you print out 3D pictures for viewing by the parallel method and look at th em through the optional 3D image viewer, the image will app ear in three dimensions.
56 Taking Pictures 4 1 Press the MENU button. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [3D Mode]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [Parallel] or [Cross]. To view pictures with the 3D image viewer, select [Parallel].
57 Taking Pictures 4 Viewing 3D Pictures by the Parallel Method and Cross Method As our eyes are positioned about 6 cm or 7 cm apart, there is a very slight deviation between what we se e with our right eye and what we see with our left eye. The diffe rence is processed by our brain to produce a three-dimensional image.
58 Taking Pictures 4 How to View 3D Pictures Using the 3D Image Viewer Print out the pictures so that they are about 11 cm or 12 cm wide and place the divider of the 3D image viewer in the middle of the two.
59 Taking Pictures 4 Example of a 3D Picture (Cross Method) e_kb364.book Page 59 Monday, February 16, 2004 3:50 PM.
60 Taking Pictures 4 R BCFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE In self-timer mode, the picture is taken ten seco nds or two seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Capture mode to display g or r on the LCD monitor.
61 Taking Pictures 4 R BCFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE You can switch the Drive mode to Remote Control mode and take pictures using the remote control unit (optional). 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Capture mode to display i or h on the LCD monitor.
62 Taking Pictures 4 R BH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can switch the Drive mode to Co ntinuous Shooting mode. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ) in Capture mode to display j on the LCD monitor.
63 Taking Pictures 4 QR BCFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can use the zoom to change the si ze of the subject and take pictures in Tele or Wide mode. 1 Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. x : makes the subject bigger. w : makes the subject smaller.
64 Taking Pictures 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Digital Zoom]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [On]. 4 Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture.
65 Taking Pictures 4 C N This mode lets you take moving pictur es at a delayed frame rate so that when you play the moving picture back, the action appears speeded up. 1 Press the MENU button in Moving Picture mode or Marine Moving Picture mode. The [ A Rec.
66 4 Taking Pictures Setting the Shooting Functions Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or deleting images. • To change from Capture mode to Playback mode, press the Q Playback button. • To change from Playback mode to Capture mode, press the Q Playback button or press the shutter release button halfway.
67 Taking Pictures 4 1 Press the QUICK button. You can switch straight to the Green mode from the Capture mode, Playback mode or menu screens. 1 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ) in Capture mode. The Capture Mode screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2345 ) to choose the icon for the mode you want to set.
68 Taking Pictures 4 You can display shooting information on the LC D monitor when taking pictures. The display mode can be changed by pressing the DISPLAY button.
69 Taking Pictures 4 Focus mode 1 Press the qsz button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time th e button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor.
70 Taking Pictures 4 When the mode is set to z (Manual Focus), the ce ntral portion of the picture is enlarged to full scr een on the LCD monitor for focus adjustment. Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to adjust the focus while watching the indicator on the LCD monitor.
71 Taking Pictures 4 Flash Modes 1 Press the b button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take pict ures in the selected flash mode. Selecting the Flash Mode (No icon) Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions.
72 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can choose the number of reco rded pixels from [2304×1728], [1600×1200], [1024×768] and [640×480]. The more pixels there are, the larger the picture and the bigger the file size. The data volume also varies de pending on the quality level setting ( 1 p.
73 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can choose the image compression ratio. The more stars, the clearer the qual ity and the larger the volume. The recorded pixels setting also changes the picture volume ( 1 p.72). Quality Levels 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode.
74 Taking Pictures 4 R BCFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can take pictures in natural co lors by selecting the white balance best suited to the light conditio ns at the time of shooting. White Balance 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.
75 Taking Pictures 4 Have a blank sheet of white paper ready. 1 Select [ K ] (manual) on the White Balance screen. 2 Point the camera at the blank sheet of paper so that it fills the screen. 3 Press the DISPLAY button. The white balance is automatically adjusted.
76 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can change the autofocus area (Focusing Area). Focusing Area 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Focusing Area].
77 Taking Pictures 4 R BCFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can choose which part of the screen to use to measure the brightness and determine the exposure. AE Metering Modes 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [AE Metering].
78 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can select the sensitivity to su it the brightness of the surroundings. Sensitivity 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sensitivity].
79 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can choose the Instant Review ti me from 0.5 sec., 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., 4 sec., 5 sec. and Off (no display). 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Instant Review].
80 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Sharpness].
81 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can set the color saturation. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Saturation]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [High (+)] or [Low (–)].
82 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can set the image contrast. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Contrast]. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [High (+)] or [Low (–)].
83 Taking Pictures 4 R BFGH < IS LNK J W K V W DE M You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture. Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or underexposed. 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears.
84 4 Taking Pictures Saving the Settings You can choose whether you want the set values to be saved when the camera is turned off. If you select O (On), the settings will be saved in the status they were in immediately before the camera was turned off.
85 Taking Pictures 4 1 Press the MENU button in Capture mode. The [ A Rec.Mode] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Memory]. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [Memory] menu appears. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose an item.
86 5 Recording and Playback Recording and Playback Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode) You can record sound. The recordable time appears on the LCD monitor according to how much space is av ailable on the SD Memory Card. 1 Press the power switch for more than two seconds, or press the power switch while pressing the DISPLAY button.
87 5 Recording and Playback Playing Back Sound You can play back the recording y ou made in Voice Recording mode. 1 Press the Q Playback button in the Voice Recording mode. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the recording to play back. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 2 ).
88 5 Recording and Playback Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to a captured image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to which you want to add a voice memo. The voice memo screen appears on the LCD monitor while the image is displayed.
89 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Playback/Deleting/Editing Playing Back Images You can play back images recorded on the SD Memory Card when a card is inserted in the camera, or in the built-in memory when no card is inserted. Press the Q Playback button.
90 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 3 Press the MENU button. Zoom playback ends. You can display the image at maximum magnification simply by pressing the Zoom/ f / y button once during zoom playback. 1 Select [Quick Zoom] on the [ Q Playback] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [On] or [Off].
91 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing You can play back moving pictures. Yo u can play back the recording you made in Voice Recording mode at the same time. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during playback. Operations include playback, frame by frame playback (forward or reverse), pause and volume adjustment.
92 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Shooting information can be displaye d on the LCD monitor in Playback mode. Pressing the DISPLAY bu tton changes the display mode.
93 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing You can display nine images at the same time. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image. 2 Press w / f on the Zoom/ f / y button. Nine images appear with the selected image in the center.
94 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing You can play back all the images on the SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory continuously. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image with which to start the slideshow. 2 Press the MENU button.
95 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Deleting Images, Moving Pictures and Sound You can delete single images or sounds. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image or sounds to delete. 2 Press the i button. The Delete screen appears.
96 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing If an image has a voice memo, you ca n delete the voice memo without deleting the image. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose an image with a voice memo to delete. 2 Press the i button.
97 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing You can delete all the im ages and sounds at once. 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the i button twice. The Delete All screen appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Delete All]. 3 Press the OK button.
98 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing You can protect images and sounds from being accidentally deleted. 1 Enter the Playback mode and use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image or sound to protect. 2 Press the Z button. The Protect screen appears.
99 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Viewing Images on a TV By using the AV cable, you can ca pture and play back images on a TV or other equipment with a video IN jack. Make sure that both the TV and the camera are turned off before connecting the cable. 1 Open the terminal cover and connect the AV cable.
100 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Setting the Printing Service (DPOF) You can print the images on the SD Memory Card using a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatible pr inter or at a printing service. Set the following items for each image. Copies: Choose the number of c opies up to a maximum of 99.
101 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies, then press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Date]. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose whether to insert the date or not.
102 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 1 Enter the Playback mode and press the four-way controller ( 2 ). 2 Press the DISPLAY button. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the number of copies. You can print up to 99 copies. 4 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ).
103 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Direct Printing Using PictBridge By connecting the camera to a printe r that supports PictBridge using the USB cable (I-USB7) supplied with th e camera, you can print images directly from the camera without us ing a PC.
104 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [1 Image]. 2 Press the OK button. The Print This Image screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to choose the image to print. 4 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.
105 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 1 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [All Images]. 2 Press the OK button. The Print All screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to check the images and make sure you want to print them all. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose the number of copies.
106 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Disconnect the camera from the printe r when you have finished printing. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
107 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Editing Images By changing the size and quality of a selected image, you can make the file smaller than the original. You can use this function to continue taking pictures when the card or memory is full, by making the images smaller and overwriting the original images to make more space available in the memory.
108 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the size. 7 Press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [Quality Level]. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the quality. 9 Press the OK button. 10 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as].
109 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing You can trim part of a picture and save it as a separate image. 1 Press the MENU button in Playback mode. The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Trimming]. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
110 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing Copying Files You can copy image and sound files fr om the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card and vice versa. This f unction can only be selected when a card has been inserted in the camera. When files are copied from the built-in memory to the SD Memory Card, all the files are copied at once.
111 6 Playback/Deleting/Editing 5 Use the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [ ] and press the OK button. 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select the file to copy. 7 Press the OK button. The selected file is copied to the built-in memory.
112 7 Settings Settings Camera Settings Formatting will delete all the data on the SD Memory Card if you are using a card, and all the data in the built-in memory if there is no SD Memory Card inserted. 1 Select [Format] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
113 7 Settings You can display an image recorded with the camera as the start-up screen when the camera is turned on. 1 Select [Start-up Screen] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Change Start-up screen appears. 3 Press the DISPLAY button.
114 7 Settings You can adjust the playback volume and the volume of operation sounds, such as the start-up sou nd, shutter sound and key operation sound. You can also chan ge the operation sounds. 1 Select [Sound] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ).
115 7 Settings 7 Use the four-way controller ( 3 ) to select [Start-up Sound]. 8 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [1], [2], [3] or [Off]. 9 Change the [Shutter Sound], [Key Operation Sound], [Focus Sound] and [Self-timer Sound] in the same way.
116 7 Settings The date and time selected in “Initial Settings” (p .23) serve as the Home Time setting. You can display the time in a city ot her than the Home Time city (World Time). This is useful when taking pictures abroad. 1 Select [World Time] on the [ B Set-up] menu.
117 7 Settings 6 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to turn [DST] on ( O ) or off ( P ) and press the four-way controller ( 3 ). The frame moves to [ W ] (Home Time city). The default setting of the [ W ] (Home Time city) is [NYC (New York)]. Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to change the [ W ] Home Time city and choose the DST setting.
118 7 Settings You can change the langua ge in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. You can choose from English, Fr ench, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese [traditi onal and simplified], Korean and Japanese. 1 Select [Language/ ] on the [ B Set-up] menu.
119 7 Settings You can select the output format (N TSC or PAL) for taking or playing back images on a TV. 1 Select [Video Out] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Choose the video output format to match the output format of the TV.
120 7 Settings You can set the LCD monitor to turn off automatically when no operation is performed for a fixed time. 1 Select [Sleep Timeout] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Use the four-way controller ( 45 ) to select [30 sec], [1 min], [2 min] or [Off].
121 7 Settings You can register the function you use most frequently on the four-way controller ( 45 ). The function can then be ca lled directly by pressing the four-way controller ( 45 ), without displaying the [ A Rec.Mode] menu. The default setting is [EV Compensation].
122 7 Settings You can register a function on the QUICK button. The function can then be activated simply by pressing the QUICK button in either Capture mode or Playback mode. The default setting is Green mode ( Q ) for easy picture-taking. 1 Select [Quick Button] on the [ B Set-up] menu.
123 7 Settings You can return all the settings other than the date and time, language/ , world time and al arm to the default settings. 1 Select [Reset] on the [ B Set-up] menu. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The Reset screen appears. 3 Use the four-way controller ( 2 ) to select [Reset].
124 7 Settings Setting the Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a sp ecified time and display a selected image. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The [ Q Playback] menu appears. 3 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to select [Alarm].
125 7 Settings 4 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The list of alarms appears. 5 Press the four-way controller ( 23 ) to choose Alarm [1], [2] or [3]. 6 Press the four-way controller ( 5 ). The screen for setting the alarm mode and time appears. Four-way controller ( 45 ): Selects the item.
126 8 Appendix Appendix List of City Codes Refer to the following li st of city codes when setting the World Time. TYO Tokyo JNB Johannesburg GUM Guam IST Istanbul SYD Sydney CAI Cairo NOU Noumea JRS .
127 8 Appendix Optional Accessories A number of dedicated accessorie s are available for this camera. AC adapter D-AC8 USB cable I-USB7 ( ∗ ) AV cable I-AVC7 ( ∗ ) Camera case O-CC8 Strap O-ST20 (.
128 8 Appendix Messages Messages such as the following ma y appear on the LCD monitor during camera operation. Compression error Compression of the image you captured has failed. Change the quality/size and try again. Alarm was set The alarm is enabled and the camera turns off automatically.
129 8 Appendix Messages such as the following ma y appear on the LCD monitor when using the PictBridge function. No paper There is no paper in the printer. No ink There is no ink in the printer. Printer error An error message has been sent from the printer.
130 8 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Camera will not turn on Battery is not installed Check batter y is installed. If not, install battery. Battery is installed incorrectly Check orientation of battery. Reinsert battery with ( 4 ) symbol towards back of camera.
131 8 Appendix Subject is not in focus Subject difficult to focus on Subjects difficult to focus on using autofocus: objects with little contrast (blue sky, white walls, etc.), dark objects, finely patterned objects, fast-moving objects, scenery through window or net, etc.
132 8 Appendix Main Specifications Camera Image Storage Capacity (When using a 16MB SD Memory Card) Type Fully automatic compact digital still camera with built-in zoom lens Effective Pixels 4.
133 8 Appendix Power Supply Focusing System Type TTL contrast detection system by sensor 7-point autofocus (spot autofocus possible) Focusing Range (from lens front) Normal: 0.4 m – ∞ (full zoom range) Macro: 0.18 m – 0.5 m (full zoom range) Super Macro: 0.
134 8 Appendix WARRANTY POLICY All PENTAX cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.
135 8 Appendix • This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy.
136 8 Appendix 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 cond itions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Located at: 600 12 Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Pentax S4I è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Pentax S4I - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Pentax S4I imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Pentax S4I ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Pentax S4I, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Pentax S4I.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Pentax S4I. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Pentax S4I insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
