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Pentax OPTIO L60 - User Manual

Pentax OPTIO L60
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Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
your camera, please read the Operating
Manual before using the camera.
Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
AP027501/ENG Copyright © HOYA CORPORATION 2008
FOM 01.08.2008 Printed in Europe
HOYA CORPORATION
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • J
    Jason MurrayAug 14, 2025
    What to do if the shutter will not release on Pentax OPTIO L60?
    • B
      Barbara SmithAug 14, 2025
      If your Pentax Digital Camera's shutter won't release, it might be because the flash is still charging. Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging, so wait until charging is finished. Also, ensure that you have available space on your SD Memory Card or in the built-in memory. Finally, wait until recording is finished.
  • J
    Jonathan CochranAug 18, 2025
    Why my Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera will not turn on?
    • W
      williamdawsonAug 18, 2025
      If your Pentax Digital Camera will not turn on, first check if a battery is installed. If not, install a battery. If the battery is installed, check its orientation, and reinsert the battery according to the + and - symbols in the battery compartment. If the battery is exhausted, charge the battery.
  • R
    randybrewerAug 21, 2025
    How to fix the focus on my Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera?
    • J
      jamesmarshallAug 21, 2025
      If the subject in your Pentax Digital Camera photos is not in focus, it could be due to several reasons. The camera may have difficulty focusing on low contrast subjects (like a white wall or blue sky), dark subjects, finely-patterned objects, or rapidly moving objects. Shooting through a window or net can also cause focus issues. Try using the focus lock or manual focus. Also, locate the desired subject in the focus frame (focusing area) in the center of the display. If it is difficult to do so, first lock the focus on the desired subject (focus lock), and then move the camera to recompose.
  • V
    Vanessa SmithAug 25, 2025
    What to do if no image appears on Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera display?
    • N
      Nathaniel FernandezAug 25, 2025
      If no image appears on the display of your Pentax Digital Camera, it might be because the camera is connected to a computer or TV. The display is off when the camera is connected to a computer or TV.
  • J
    jennifer66Aug 28, 2025
    Why is my Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera picture dark when using flash?
    • D
      Douglas YoungAug 28, 2025
      If your Pentax Digital Camera picture is dark when using the flash, the subject might be too far away in a dark environment. To resolve this, take pictures within the specified flash range.
  • T
    turnerlisaAug 31, 2025
    How to fix Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera display that is hard to see?
    • R
      rsmithAug 31, 2025
      If the display of your Pentax Digital Camera is hard to see, adjust the brightness level in [Brightness Level] in the [W Setting] menu. Also, when the Power Saving function is on, the display automatically darkens after a certain amount of time. Press a button to return to the normal brightness level or select [Off] in [Power Saving] in the [W Setting] menu to turn the Power Saving function off.
  • A
    amy26Sep 4, 2025
    Why the flash does not discharge on my Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera?
    • M
      Matthew CraigSep 4, 2025
      If the flash does not discharge on your Pentax Digital Camera, it might be because the flash mode is set to (flash off). Set it to Auto or b (Flash On). Also, the flash does not discharge if the drive mode is set to j or K, the focus mode is set to s, or the shooting mode is set to C or S.
  • C
    Christopher WilliamsSep 6, 2025
    How to troubleshoot USB connection with Pentax Digital Camera and computer?
    • S
      Samuel HamptonSep 6, 2025
      If the USB connection with a personal computer does not function properly with your Pentax Digital Camera, set the USB connection setting to [PC]. The USB connection setting of the camera may be set to [PictBridge].
  • P
    pgutierrezSep 10, 2025
    How to troubleshoot USB connection with Pentax OPTIO L60 Digital Camera and printer?
    • V
      vanceronaldSep 12, 2025
      If the USB connection with a printer does not function properly with your Pentax Digital Camera, set the USB connection setting to [PictBridge]. The USB connection setting of the camera may be set to [PC].

Summary

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Safety precautions for battery charger and AC adapter.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Camera Features

Checking the Contents of the Package

List of items included in the camera package.

Names of Parts

Names of Operating Parts

Identification of the camera's buttons and controls.

Monitor Indications

Normal Display in Still Picture Capture Mode

Details of the normal display screen in capture mode.

Powering the Camera

Charging the Battery

Detailed steps for charging the camera battery.

Installing the Battery

Instructions for inserting the battery into the camera.

Using the AC Adapter

Steps for connecting and using the AC adapter.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card

Important safety and usage guidelines for SD memory cards.

Turning the Camera On and Off

Checking the Memory Card

How the camera checks the memory card status.

Initial Settings

Setting the Display Language

Steps to select the camera's display language.

Setting the Date and Time

How to set the camera's date, time, and display format.

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Detailed explanation of each camera button's function.

Four-way controller

Functionality of the four-way controller for navigation and settings.

Setting the Camera Functions

Operating the Menus

Navigating and using the camera's menu system.

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Guide to capturing still photographs with the camera.

Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the Face Recognition Function

How the face recognition feature works for better portraits.

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Using the Zoom

To Set the Digital Zoom

How to enable or disable digital zoom.

Taking Pictures of People (Half-length Portrait; Portrait;Natural Skin Tone Mode)

Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)

Optional Frames

How to copy optional frames from CD-ROM to the camera.

Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting;HS Cont. Shooting Mode)

Setting the Shooting Functions

Selecting the Flash Mode

How to choose the flash mode (Auto, Off, On, Red-eye).

Selecting the Focus Mode

To Set the Manual Focus

Detailed steps for manually adjusting focus.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels

Selecting the Quality Level

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Adjusting the White Balance

Manual Setting

Steps for manually setting white balance.

Setting the AE Metering

Setting the Sensitivity

Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)

Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)

Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)

How to adjust the color saturation level.

Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)

Setting the Date Imprint Function

How to imprint date and time on images.

Calling Up a Specific Menu

To Assign a Function to the Green Button

Steps to assign a function to the Green button.

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Still Pictures

Steps to view individual still images.

Playing Back a Movie

Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display

Nine-Image Display

How to display nine image thumbnails at once.

Using the Playback Function

Playback Mode Palette

Overview of functions available in the playback mode palette.

Slideshow

To Set the Slideshow Conditions

How to configure slideshow interval and effects.

Zoom Playback

Correcting Camera Shake with Digital SR

Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image;Sound File

Steps to delete individual files.

Recovering Deleted Images

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect)

To Protect All Images and Sound Files

How to protect all files simultaneously.

Editing Images

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)

How to reduce image file size by changing resolution and quality.

Cropping Images

Using the Digital Filters

To Select a B&W Filter, Sepia Filter or Soft Filter

Steps to apply B&W, Sepia, or Soft filters.

Red-eye Compensation

Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)

Optional Frames

How to copy optional frames from CD-ROM to the camera.

Editing Movies

To Save a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture

How to extract a single frame from a movie as a still image.

Copying Images and Sound Files

To Copy Files from the Built-in Memory to the SD Memory Card

Steps to copy files from camera memory to SD card.

Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)

Printing Single Images

How to set print options for individual images.

Printing Using PictBridge

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Steps for connecting the camera to a printer.

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

Recording Sound

Basic steps for recording audio.

Playing Back Sound

Adding a Voice Memo to Images

Recording a Voice Memo

Steps to record a voice memo for an image.

Camera Settings

Formatting an SD Memory Card

How to format an SD memory card to prepare it for use.

Changing the Sound Settings

Changing the Date and Time

Setting the World Time

To Set the Destination

Steps to set a destination city for world time.

Changing the Display Language

Changing the USB Connection Mode

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

Using the Power Saving Function

Setting Auto Power Off

Changing the Start-up Screen

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Messages

Troubleshooting

Default Settings

Main Specifications

WARRANTY POLICY

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

Information on disposal for users

Pentax OPTIO L60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Image Sensor1/2.3-inch CCD
Optical Zoom5x
Digital Zoom4x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Video Resolution640 x 480
TypeCompact
Image StabilizerDigital
Supported Flash MemorySD/SDHC
Sensor TypeCCD
Effective Pixels10.0 MP
Display TypeTFT LCD
LCD Screen Resolution230, 000 dots
Shutter Speed1/2000 - 4 sec
Storage MediaSD/SDHC
Focus Range40cm-infinity (normal), 15cm-50cm (macro)

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