Pentax OPTIO S4 User Manual

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• This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.
• Remove dust from the lens and viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust
using a lens brush.
• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain
high-performance.
• 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 travelling). Pentax is not responsible for consequential
damages (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that
were to be obtained through taking pictures) arising from failure of this
product.
• 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.
• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C
(32°F to 104°F).
• 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 “Precautions When Using an SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard”
(p.17) regarding the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
• Be sure to use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8 provided for this
camera. If you use any other battery the camera may be damaged or
malfunction.
To users of this camera
• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera
may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations
generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
• The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning
pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the
pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However,
this has no effect on the recorded image.
• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD
monitor in this manual are different form the actual product.

Pentax OPTIO S4 Specifications

Operating Environment

operating temperatures	32˚ to 104˚F (0˚ to 40˚ C)
camera casing	Aluminum alloy

Power

power source	Rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI8 battery, AC adaptor kit (optional)

Camera

effective pixels	4.0 megapixels
total pixels	4.23 megapixels
color depth	10 bit x 3 colors

Lens and Focus System

focal length	5.8mm- 17.4mm
35mm equivalent	35mm-105mm
aperture range	f2.6- f4.8

Viewfinder and Monitor

optical viewfinder	Actual Image zoom viewfinder
lcd monitor	1.6 inch, TFT color LCD with Histogram Display
lcd resolution	84K Pixels

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	3.3 x 2.0 x 0.8 Inches (83 x 52 x 20mm)
weight without battery and SD card	3.5 oz (98g)
weight loaded and ready	4.1 oz (115g)