Pentax Optio S6 User Manual

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Pentax Optio S6 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	6.0 megapixels
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Type	Compact
Digital Zoom	4x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Image Sensor	1/2.5-inch CCD
Lens	5.8 - 17.4mm (equivalent to 35 - 105 mm in 35mm film)
Display	2.5 inches
Shutter Speed	1/2000 to 4 sec.
Battery	D-LI8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Storage Media	SD/SDHC

Summary

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

About the Camera

Important safety precautions and warnings related to camera operation and handling.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Safety guidelines for using the battery charger and AC adapter to prevent hazards.

Care to be Taken During Handling

Getting Started

Powering the Camera

Steps for installing and removing the battery to power the camera.

Charging the Battery

Procedures for charging the camera's rechargeable battery using the provided charger.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Steps for inserting and removing the SD memory card for image storage.

Image Size and Quality of Still Pictures

How to choose image resolution and compression for still photos.

Size and Quality of Movies

How to select resolution and quality for movie recordings.

Initial Settings (Setting the Display Language and the Date and Time)

Guide to setting initial camera preferences like language and date/time.

Quick Start

Taking Still Pictures

Basic steps for taking your first still photograph with the camera.

Common Operations

Turning the Camera On and Off

Procedure to power the camera on and off for operation.

Using the Button Functions

Explains the purpose and operation of various camera buttons.

Setting the Menus

Guide on navigating and using the camera's menu system for settings.

Taking Pictures

Changing the Mode

How to switch between different shooting modes like Capture and Playback.

Setting the Functions (Program Mode)

How to configure shooting settings within the Program mode.

Selecting the Picture Mode According to the Shooting Scene (Picture Mode)

Choosing specific modes like Landscape or Portrait for optimal shots.

Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)

Guide for shooting in low-light conditions using Night Scene mode.

Taking Movies (Movie Mode)

Instructions for recording video and sound with the camera.

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode)

Taking rapid sequences of photos by holding the shutter button.

Using the Zoom to Change the Subject Size

Adjusting magnification to frame subjects for photos.

Selecting the Focus Mode

Choosing between Autofocus, Macro, Landscape, and Manual focus.

Selecting the Flash Mode

Configuring the flash behavior (Auto, Off, Red-eye) for different shooting situations.

Selecting the Recorded Pixels of Still Pictures

Choosing the resolution (megapixels) for still image capture.

Selecting the Quality Level of Still Pictures

Adjusting image compression to balance quality and file size.

Adjusting the White Balance

Setting white balance for accurate color reproduction under various lighting.

Selecting the Autofocus Settings

Configuring autofocus area and methods for precise focusing.

Setting the Light Metering Mode to Determine the Exposure

Choosing how the camera measures light for correct exposure.

Setting the Sensitivity

Adjusting ISO sensitivity to control image brightness and noise.

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Adjusting overall picture brightness for over- or underexposure.

Selecting the Settings for Taking Movies

Configuring resolution and quality for movie recording.

Saving the Settings

Configuring which settings are remembered when the camera is turned off.

Returning the Shooting Functions to the Default Settings

Resetting all shooting settings to their factory defaults.

Playback/Deleting/Editing

Playing Back Images

Playing Back Movies

Deleting Images, Movies and Sounds

Deleting a Single Image, Movie or Sound

Deleting All Images

Protecting Images, Movies and Sounds from Deletion (Protect)

Direct Printing Using PictBridge

Editing Images

Red-eye Compensation

Settings

Camera Settings

Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory

Erasing all data from the memory card or internal memory.

Changing the Date and Time

Changing the Display Language

Changing the USB Connection Mode

Resetting to Default Settings

Restoring all camera settings to their factory defaults.

Appendix

Default Settings

Messages

Troubleshooting

Common problems, their causes, and suggested remedies.

Main Specifications

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