Pentax OPTIO S4 User Manual

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This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1 Getting Started –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images.
Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. It also tells you how to
use the SD Memory Card / MultiMediaCard.
3 Common Operations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the
buttons and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective
[Taking Pictures], [Recording and Playback], [Playback/Erasing/Editing] and
[Settings] chapters.
4 Taking Pictures –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set
the relevant functions, including how to use the virtual mode dial to change
the shooting mode and how to select the Picture mode best suited to the
shooting scene.
5 Recording and Playback –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to record sound only or add a voice memo to an
image, and how to play back voice memos.
6 Playback/Erasing/Editing–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and
how to delete images.
7 Settings –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions.
8 Appendix ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to
do in the event of trouble.
The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below.
Contents of the Operating Manual
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indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the
related operation.
indicates information that is useful to know.
indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera.
A, Picture Mode,
B, C, F, G,
D, E
The icons above the title show the Capture modes, that can
activate the function.
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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)