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Pentax Optio M50 User Manual

Pentax Optio M50
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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.
• Printed on recycled paper.
• Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice.
53357 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2008
02-200802 Printed in Vietnam
PENTAX Corporation
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Pentax Optio M50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPentax
ModelOptio M50
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Step-by-step instructions on how to attach the camera strap to the device.

Powering the Camera

Guidance on how to charge the battery and power on the camera for the first time.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Instructions on how to properly insert and remove an SD Memory Card into the camera.

Initial Settings

Steps for setting the initial language, date, time, and hometown for the camera.

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

A basic guide to taking still photographs using the camera's standard procedure.

Playing Back Still Pictures

Instructions on how to view still images that have been captured by the camera.

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

An overview and explanation of the purpose and function of each button on the camera.

Setting the Shooting Mode

Guide on how to select and use different shooting modes from the Capture Mode Palette.

Setting the Face Recognition function

How to activate and use the Face Recognition feature for improved subject focus and exposure.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

How to use the Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of the best shooting mode.

Using the Zoom

Instructions on how to use the optical, intelligent, and digital zoom features of the camera.

Setting the Recorded Pixels

How to choose the number of pixels for still pictures based on intended use.

Adjusting the White Balance

How to adjust white balance settings to achieve natural colors under different lighting conditions.

Recording a Movie

Step-by-step guide on how to record video clips with sound using the camera.

Playing Back and Deleting Images

Playing Back Images

Instructions on viewing captured still pictures and movies on the camera's display.

Deleting Images

How to delete unwanted images and sound files from the camera's memory.

Recovering Deleted Images

Procedure for recovering accidentally deleted images or sound files from the camera.

Editing and Printing Images

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)

How to adjust the size and quality of images to reduce file size and save space.

Cropping Images

Instructions on how to trim unwanted parts of a picture and save it as a new image.

Printing Using PictBridge

Guide on connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer for direct image printing.

Recording and Playing Back Sound

Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)

How to record audio clips using the camera's microphone.

Playing Back Sound

Instructions on how to listen to recorded sound files on the camera.

Settings

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory

Steps to format the memory card or internal memory, erasing all data.

Changing the Date and Time

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

Changing the Display Language

Instructions for changing the language used in menus and messages on the camera.

Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)

Procedure to restore camera settings to their factory default values.

Appendix

List of World Time Cities

A list of cities and their associated time zones for world time settings.

Default Settings

A table detailing the factory default settings for various camera functions.

Troubleshooting

Common problems, their causes, and suggested remedies for camera issues.

Main Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the camera, including dimensions and performance.

WARRANTY POLICY

Information regarding the warranty coverage, terms, and conditions for the PENTAX camera.

Declaration of Conformity

Official declaration that the product conforms to relevant FCC regulations.

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

Regulatory compliance statement regarding FCC rules for the digital device.

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