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Pentax Optio W80 User Manual

Pentax Optio W80
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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera.
Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most
out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be
a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
Regarding copyrights
Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than
personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as
specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where
limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during
demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the
purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of
the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.
Regarding trademarks
PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.
SDHC logo ( ) is a trademark.
©2008 ACD Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. ACDSee and the ACDSee logo
are trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Japan and
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other countries.
This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching
enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to
produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not
available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.
Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT
Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product
registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on
the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to “Product Registration on the Internet” (p.230) for more information.
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Pentax Optio W80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image stabilizerYes
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 4000 x 2256, 4000 x 2672
Digital zoom6.25 x
Optical zoom5 x
Digital SLRNo
Aperture range (F-F)3.5 - 5.5
Camera shutter speed1/1500 - 1/4 s
Minimum system requirementsUSB port
Compatible operating systemsWindows 2000/XP/Vista MacOS-X 10.1.2 - 10.5
Internal memory33.7 MB
Compatible memory cardssd, sdhc
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)230000 pixels
Product colorGray
Battery typeD-LI78
Auto focusing (AF) modesmulti point auto focus, spot auto focus
Flash modesauto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction
Scene modesbeach, Candlelight, Close-up (macro), Documents, Fireworks, Museum, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, self-portrait, Sports, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsblack&white, Sepia
White balanceauto, daylight, Fluorescent, manual, Shade, Tungsten
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth56 mm
Width99.5 mm
Height24.5 mm
Weight135 g

Summary

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

Connects the camera strap to the camera body for secure carrying.

Powering the Camera

Instructions on charging and installing the camera battery for operation.

Installing the SD Memory Card

Guide to inserting and removing SD and SDHC memory cards for storage.

Initial Settings

Steps for setting the initial display language and date/time upon first use.

Common Operations

Understanding the Button Functions

Explanation of the purpose and operation of the camera's main buttons and controls.

Switching Between Capture and Playback Modes

Procedure for changing between photo/video capture (A mode) and image viewing (Q mode).

Operating the Menus

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

Taking Pictures

Taking Still Pictures

Basic guide to capturing still images using the camera's default settings.

Setting the Shooting Mode

How to select various shooting modes from the Capture Mode Palette for different scenes.

Using the Face Recognition Function

Details on how the camera detects and focuses on faces for optimal portraits.

Taking Pictures Automatically (Auto Picture Mode)

Instructions for using the Auto Picture mode for automatic scene selection.

Using the Zoom

Guide to operating the optical, intelligent, and digital zoom functions for framing.

Playing Back and Editing Images

Playing Back Images

Methods for viewing still pictures, movies, and sound files on the camera display.

Deleting Images and Sound Files

Procedures for deleting single, selected, or all image and sound files.

Editing Images

In-camera functions for resizing, cropping, and applying digital filters to images.

Using the Digital Filters

Details on applying various artistic filters like B&W, Sepia, and Toy Camera.

Settings

Camera Settings

Overview of various camera settings including formatting, sound, date, and language.

Formatting an SD Memory Card

Instructions for initializing an SD Memory Card to ensure compatibility and clear data.

Changing the Date and Time

Procedure for setting the camera's internal clock and date display format.

Changing the Display Language

How to select the preferred language for menus and messages on the camera.

Connecting to a Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Instructions for installing software and checking system requirements for PC connection.

Connecting to a Windows PC

Step-by-step guide for connecting the camera to a Windows computer via USB.

Transferring Images

Process for copying photos and videos from the camera to a Windows PC using ACDSee.

Connecting to a Macintosh

Step-by-step guide for connecting the camera to a Macintosh computer via USB.

Appendix

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

Table detailing feature availability across different camera shooting modes.

Troubleshooting

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

Default Settings

List of factory default settings for various camera functions and menus.

Main Specifications

Technical details and specifications of the camera's hardware and capabilities.

Warranty Policy

Information regarding the product's warranty coverage and service procedures.

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