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Pentax Optio T10 User Manual

Pentax Optio T10
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57611 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2006
01-200602 Printed in China
PENTAX Corporation
2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH
(European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks
SL3 8PN, U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
PENTAX France S.A.S.
112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE
(http://www.pentax.fr)
PENTAX Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands)
Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS
(http://www.pentax.nl)
(for Belgium & Luxembourg)
Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM
(http://www.pentax.be)
PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305
Dietlikon,SWITZERLAND
(http://www.pentax.ch)
PENTAX Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX Imaging Company
A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc.
(Headquarters)
600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A.
(PENTAX Service Department)
12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B
Westminster, Colorado 80234, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentaximaging.com)
PENTAX Canada Inc.
1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA
(http://www.pentax.ca)
http://www.pentax.co.jp/english
Digital Camera
Operating Manual
To ensure the best performance from
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Manual before using the camera.
Zoom lever (p.45)
Front
Power switch, power indicator (green) (p.20)
Flash (p.56)
Remote control receiver (p.70)
Shutter release button (p.24)
Lens
Microphone (p.30)
Back
Touch display (LCD monitor) (p.34, p.74, p.132)
Q button (p.25)
DC input terminal (p.139)
3 button (p.34, p.118)
Tripod socket
Battery/card compartment cover
(p.15, p.17)
Names of Parts
PC/AV terminal (p.86, p.130)
Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator (green)
(p.69, p.66)
Speaker (p.123)
Strap lug (p.13)

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Pentax Optio T10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera typeCompact
Effective Pixels6.0 MP
Lens TypePentax Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom3x
Digital Zoom4x
LCD Screen Resolution230, 000 dots
Touch ScreenYes
Supported Flash MemorySD/SDHC
Image Sensor1/2.5" CCD
Focal Length6.3-18.9mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm format)
Screen Size2.5 inches
ISO SensitivityAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed1/2000 - 4 sec
White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Video Resolution640x480
Storage MediaSD/SDHC
Battery TypeRechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Weight135 g (4.8 oz) with battery and SD card

Summary

Names of Parts

Front

Lists and describes parts visible on the front of the camera.

Back

Lists and describes parts visible on the back of the camera.

Accessing the Camera Settings

Using the touch display

Details how to use the touch display for camera operations.

Monitor Indications

Capture Mode

Lists and describes indications shown during capture mode.

Playback Mode

Lists and describes indications shown during playback mode.

Overview of the Operating Manual

Getting Started

Checking the Contents of the Package

Lists items included in the camera package.

Attaching the Strap

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap.

Installing the Battery

Steps for installing the battery and charging it.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Instructions for inserting and removing the SD memory card.

Turning the Camera On and Off

How to power the camera on and off.

Checking the Memory Card

How to check the memory card status.

Initial Settings

Guides through initial camera setup like language and date.

Camera Features

Enjoy Taking Pictures

Basic steps for taking photographs with the camera.

Enjoy Recording Movies

Explains how to record video clips with the camera.

Enjoy Recording Sounds

Explains how to record audio with the camera.

Enjoy Printing Images

Covers methods for printing captured images.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

About the Camera

Details precautions and warnings related to the camera itself.

About the Battery Charger and the AC Adapter

Safety information for battery charger and AC adapter.

Care to be Taken During Handling

General guidelines for handling the camera safely.

Camera Features

Using the Flash

Explains how to use the camera's flash settings.

Camera Features

Edit an Image

Details various image editing functions available on the camera.

Viewing Images on a TV

How to view pictures and movies on an external TV.

Camera Features

Tips on Taking Pictures

Provides tips for optimizing shooting conditions.

Adjusting the Shooting Conditions

How to customize camera settings for desired results.

Selecting the Shooting Mode

Choosing the appropriate shooting mode for different scenes.

Camera Features

Using the Index Function for Quicker and Easier Playback

How to use indexes for efficient sound file playback.

Adding a Voice Memo to a Picture

How to attach voice notes to still images.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Shooting Functions

How to configure various shooting parameters and modes.

Calling Up Frequently Used Functions

How to assign and access frequently used camera functions.

Saving the Current Camera Settings

How to save current camera settings for later recall.

Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode

Options for displaying shooting information on the LCD screen.

Taking Pictures

Composing Your Shot

Techniques for framing and composing photographs.

Using the Zoom

How to use the optical and digital zoom features.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Digital Zoom

How to enable or disable digital zoom functionality.

Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures with the Built-in Photo Frames

How to use decorative frames when taking pictures.

Taking Pictures

Adjusting the Size, Quality Level, Brightness, and Color Tone

How to customize image parameters like size, quality, brightness, and color.

Size and Quality Level

How to set image resolution and compression for desired output.

Brightness

How to adjust the overall brightness or exposure of a photo.

Color Balance (White Balance)

How to adjust the color cast for accurate white representation.

Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast

How to fine-tune image sharpness, color saturation, and contrast.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate

Configuring image/movie resolution and movie frame rate.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Recorded Pixels, Quality Level, and Frame Rate

Configuring image/movie resolution and movie frame rate.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Quality Level and Frame Rate

Adjusting image quality and frame rate for movies.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

How to adjust the overall brightness of the picture using EV compensation.

Taking Pictures

Using the Histogram

Understanding the histogram for assessing image brightness and contrast.

Understanding Brightness

Interpreting histogram peaks to understand image brightness.

Understanding Contrast

Interpreting histogram shapes to understand image contrast.

Taking Pictures

Selecting the AE Metering

Choosing how the camera measures light for exposure.

Taking Pictures

Using the Flash

How to select different flash modes for various shooting conditions.

Taking Pictures

Adjusting the Color Balance (White Balance)

How to adjust the camera's color balance to match lighting conditions.

Taking Pictures

Adjusting the Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast

How to fine-tune image sharpness, color saturation, and contrast.

Focusing

Choosing the Focusing Range

Setting the camera's focus range for different distances.

Choosing the Focusing Area

Selecting the area of the frame the camera will focus on.

Subjects Difficult to Focus On

Tips for focusing on challenging subjects.

Focusing

Preventing Camera Shake and Blurring of the Subject

Techniques to avoid blurry images caused by camera movement.

Changing the Depth of Field

How to adjust depth of field for background blur effects.

Focusing

Selecting the Focus Mode

Choosing between autofocus modes like Standard, Macro, and Manual.

Focusing

Adjusting the Focus Manually

Step-by-step guide to manually adjusting focus.

Focusing

Setting the Autofocus Conditions

Configuring autofocus area and other related settings.

Focusing

Limiting the Focus Range (Focus Limiter)

Restricting the focus range to speed up autofocus.

Using the Auxiliary AF Light

How to use the AF assist light for focusing in dark areas.

Focusing

Setting the Sensitivity

Adjusting ISO sensitivity for different lighting conditions.

Taking Pictures

Using the Self-timer

How to use the self-timer for group shots or to prevent camera shake.

Using the Remote Control

How to take pictures using an optional remote control.

Taking Pictures

Using the Remote Control to Adjust the Zoom Magnification

How to use the remote control to adjust zoom.

Taking Pictures

Taking Continuous Pictures

How to capture multiple images in rapid succession.

Taking Pictures

Setting the Instant Review Time

How to adjust the duration the image is displayed after capture.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Setting the Playback Functions

How to configure playback options and view media.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Displaying Shooting Information

Options for displaying shooting details during playback.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Images, Movies, and Sound Files

How to view different media types on the camera.

Turning on the Camera in Playback Only Mode

How to turn on the camera for playback without extending the lens.

Rotating Images

How to rotate captured images for proper orientation.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Magnifying Images

How to zoom in on images for detailed viewing.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Nine-image Display

How to view multiple images as thumbnails on the screen.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back an Image with a Voice Memo

How to play back images that have attached voice memos.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Movies

How to play back recorded movie files.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Sound

How to play back recorded sound files.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Slideshow

How to play back images and movies in an automatic sequence.

Playing Back on a TV

How to connect the camera to a TV for playback.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Setting the Interval

Adjusting the time between images in a slideshow.

Setting the Screen Effect

Choosing transition effects between slideshow images.

Setting the Sound Effect

Selecting sound effects for slideshow transitions.

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Deleting One Image or Sound File

How to delete individual images or sound files.

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Deleting a Voice Memo

How to delete only the voice memo associated with an image.

Deleting All Images and Sound Files

How to delete all media files from the camera at once.

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files

How to delete multiple images or sound files at once.

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion

How to mark files to prevent accidental deletion.

Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion

Protecting All Images and Sound Files

How to apply protection to all media files simultaneously.

Editing Images and Movies

Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)

How to change image resolution and quality to reduce file size.

Editing Images and Movies

Deleting Unwanted Parts of an Image (Trimming)

How to crop images to remove unwanted sections.

Editing Images and Movies

Making Drawings and Adding Stamps

How to add freehand drawings and stamps to images.

Editing Images and Movies

Using My Stamp

How to use custom stamps created from images.

Using the Eraser

How to use the eraser tool for edits.

Editing Images and Movies

Creating Your Own Stamps (“My Stamp”)

How to cut out a portion of an image to use as a custom stamp.

Editing Images and Movies

Adding a Frame to an Image (Frame Composite)

How to add decorative frames to images.

Editing Images and Movies

Adding New Decorative Frames

How to add new frames downloaded from the internet.

Editing Images and Movies

Changing the Image Color Tone (Color Filter)

How to apply color filters to change the image's color tone.

Editing Images and Movies

Changing the Image Brightness (Bright Filter)

How to adjust the brightness of an image.

Editing Images and Movies

Digital Filter Effects

How to apply artistic digital filters for image enhancement.

Editing Images and Movies

Removing Red-eye

How to correct red-eye effect in photos caused by flash.

Editing Images and Movies

Adding Sound to an Image (Voice Memo)

How to add voice memos to still images.

Editing Images and Movies

Setting an Image for the Start-up Screen

How to select an image to display when the camera turns on.

Editing Images and Movies

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image

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

Editing Images and Movies

Copying Images and Sound Files

How to copy files between the camera's internal memory and an SD card.

Editing Images and Movies

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

How to copy files from the card to the camera's internal memory.

Printing Images

Printing with DPOF

Setting print options like copies and date for individual images.

Applying the DPOF Settings to Each Image

Setting print options like copies and date for individual images.

Direct Printing with PictBridge

Steps to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge printer.

Connecting the Camera to the Printer

Steps to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge printer.

Printing Images

Applying the DPOF Settings to All Images

Applying print settings to all images simultaneously.

Printing Images

Direct Printing with PictBridge

Steps to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge printer.

Printing Single Image

How to print a single selected image directly from the camera.

Printing Images

Direct Printing with PictBridge

Steps to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge printer.

Changing the Print Settings

Customizing print options like paper size and quality.

Printing Images

Printing All Images

Printing all images stored on the camera.

Printing Using the DPOF Settings

Printing images based on pre-configured DPOF settings.

Printing Images

Direct Printing with PictBridge

Steps to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge printer.

Changing the Print Settings

Customizing print options like paper size and quality.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

Settings

Using the Setting Menu

How to navigate and use the camera's main settings menu.

Settings

Formatting an SD Memory Card and the Built-in Memory

How to erase all data from memory, preparing it for use.

Settings

Changing the Date and Time

How to adjust the camera's date and time settings.

Setting the Date Style

How to choose the display format for dates.

Changing the Date and Time

Setting the Date

How to set the current calendar date.

Setting the Time

How to set the current time.

Settings

Changing the Sound Settings

How to adjust camera sound volumes and types.

Changing the Volume

How to adjust the volume levels for various camera sounds.

Changing the Sound Settings

Setting the User Sound

How to assign a custom sound to camera functions.

Settings

Setting the World Time

How to set the camera's clock for different time zones.

Setting the Destination

How to select a destination city for world time display.

Setting the World Time

Displaying the Destination Time

How to view the time in a selected destination city.

Settings

Changing the Display Language

How to change the language used in menus and on the LCD screen.

Settings

Changing a Folder Name

How to choose how images are organized into folders.

Settings

Changing the USB Connection Mode

Selecting the correct USB mode for PC or printer connection.

Settings

Changing the Video Output Format

Setting the video output standard (NTSC/PAL) for AV devices.

Settings

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

How to adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD screen.

Settings

Using the Power Saving Function

How to configure the LCD to turn off automatically to save battery.

Settings

Setting Auto Power Off

How to set the camera to automatically turn off after inactivity.

Settings

Setting the Guide Display

How to enable or disable on-screen icon guides.

Appendix

Charging the Battery Abroad

Information on charging the camera battery in different countries.

Appendix

Using the AC Adapter

Instructions for connecting and using the AC adapter for continuous power.

Appendix

Optional Accessories

A list of dedicated accessories available for the camera.

Appendix

Messages

Explains common messages displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered while using the camera.

Appendix

Main Specifications

Lists the technical details and features of the camera.

Appendix

WARRANTY POLICY

Details the warranty terms and conditions for the PENTAX camera.

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