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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)
Digital Camera
PENTAX France S.A.S. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Ar
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e_000_kb353_cover_7.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:09 PM Thank you for buying the PENTAX Optio MX Digital Camera. Declaration of Conformity Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for 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. Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals Regarding copyrights Images taken using t
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e_kb353.book Page 1 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Warning may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user Caution may experience minor or middling difficulties or phy
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e_kb353.book Page 2 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Caution • 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 lithium-ion battery D-LI7. The battery could explode or catch fire. • 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
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e_kb353.book Page 3 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Care to be Taken During Handling • 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 responsib
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e_kb353.book Page 4 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM • 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 “Pre
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e_kb353.book Page 5 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA .............................................1 Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................................3 Contents ...........................................................................................5 Composition of the Operating Manual ..............................................9 Checking the Contents of the Package ..........................................10 Names of P
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e_kb353.book Page 6 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Example of Menu Operation...........................................................42 Menu List ........................................................................................44 Taking Still Pictures 46 Taking Still Pictures............................................................................46 Selecting a Still Picture Mode.........................................................46 Setting the Functions (Program Mode).........
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e_kb353.book Page 7 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Selecting the Frame Rate...............................................................91 Recording and Playback Sound 92 Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)......................................92 Playing Back Sound ...........................................................................93 Adding a Voice Memo to Images.......................................................94 Recording a Voice Memo ........................................
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e_kb353.book Page 8 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Changing the Background Color and Screen Effects ...................125 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor................................126 Changing the Video Output Format..............................................127 Changing the USB Connection Mode...........................................128 Setting Sleep Timeout ..................................................................129 Setting Auto Power Off .....................
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e_kb353.book Page 9 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. 2 Quick Start ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use i
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e_kb353.book Page 10 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Strap Software (CD-ROM) Optio MX O-ST17 ( ∗) S-SW17 AV cable I-AVC7 ( ∗) USB cable I-USB17 ( ∗) Lens cap/Cap holder Lithium-ion battery D-LI7 Battery charger AC plug cord Rechargeable (∗) D-BC7 ( ∗) D-CO2 ( ∗) SD Memory Card Operating Manual Operating Manual (16 MB) (this manual) (PC Guide) • Items marked with an asterisk ( ∗) are also available as optional accessories. For other optional accessories
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e_kb353.book Page 11 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Names of Parts Front Mode dial f button Flash Power switch Self-timer lamp Battery cover Lens Speaker Microphone Strap lug Terminal cover PC/AV terminal DC input terminal Tripod socket Back SD Memory Card cover lever SD Memory Card cover Grip Flexible LCD monitor Shutter release button 11
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e_kb353.book Page 12 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Names of Operating Parts Zoom/w/x/f/y lever Shutter release button C button OK button Four-way Mode dial controller (2345) Power switch MENU button Q button )/i button m/g button b/Z button Guide Indications A guide to available button operations appears on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller (2) 2 Zoom/f/y lever Four-way controller (3) 3 When trimming an image y Four-way controller
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Getting Started e_kb353.book Page 13 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1 Cap holder Attach the cap holder to the lens cap and thread the cord onto the camera strap. Remove the lens cap by pressing the tabs on either side of the cap. 1 Attach the strap to the camera. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. Do not tighten the strap until the cap holder has been attached. 2 Attach the cap holder to the le
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Getting Started e_kb353.book Page 14 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Powering the Camera Battery 1 Charging To power outlet indicator 2 3 Battery charger 1 AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted.] message is displayed, charge the battery. 1 Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. 2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. 3 Place the battery in the charger with the label facing up. The charging indicator lights red
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Getting Started e_01_kb353_7.fm Page 15 Monday, May 31, 2004 5:57 PM 1 2 1 1 2 Battery lock lever (when using a D-LI7 battery) Installing the Battery Insert the battery in the camera. Use one D-LI7 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AA batteries or AA rechargeable batteries cannot be used in this camera. 1 Open the battery cover on the end of the grip. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 and flip the cover open 2 . 2 Insert the battery with the 2 symbol facing
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Getting Started e_kb353.book Page 16 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM • Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result. • Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on. • If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the 1 battery to avoid the risk of leakage. • If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date and time may be reset. If this happens, follow the procedure in “Set
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Getting Started e_01_kb353_7.fm Page 17 Monday, May 31, 2004 5:58 PM Installing the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card 1 2 1 This camera uses an SD Memory Card to record captured images. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the SD Memory Card. 1 Push the card cover lever toward the LCD monitor. The card cover opens. 2 Insert the SD Memory Card so the label is on the grip side and push the card in until it clicks. 3 Close the card cover. To remove the card, press
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Getting Started e_kb353.book Page 18 Monday, May 31, 2004 3:05 PM Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card • 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 1 or formatting of the card. o appears on the LCD monitor Write-protect switch when the card is write-protected. • Care should be taken if you remove the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera,
