Pentax WS80 - Optio Digital Camera User manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please

read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

The following restrictions apply in I_ mode:

• You cannot turn the Face Recognition function off.

• The focusing area setting is fixed at [ ] (Multiple).

• TheorIntelligent[] (Flower)zoom.mOdecannot be selected when using Digital Zoom

• If the [] (Night Scene) mode is se ected when the flash mode is _-A

(Auto) or %(Auto + Red-eye), the flash mode automatically changes

to _ (Flash Off).

• If the [] (Night Scene Portrait) mode is selected when the flash mode

is {A (Auto). the flash mode automatically changes to {'_,(Flash On +

Red-eye) when the camera recognizes a face and determines that the

flash is needed.

• The camera automatically focuses on the subject when the focus

mode is set to AF (Standard) or • (Macro).

In [] (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed

and aperture for taking still pictures. However, you can change other

settings such as the flash mode and the number of recorded pixets.

Shutter release

button

-- Four-waycontroller

OK button

IPress the four-way controller (•) in amode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

2Use the four-way controller (• • <_ ) to select _.

Press the OK button.

The I]_ mode is selected and the camera

returns to capture status.

When the camera recognizes a person's

face, the Face Recognition function is

activated and the face recognition frame

appears (p.76).

Set the functions you want to change.

Refer to "Setting the Shooting Functions" (p.105 - p.125) for details on

how to set the functions.

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses

on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

In a (Green) mode, you can enjoy easy picture-taking using standard

settings, regardless of the settings in the [1_1Rec. Mode] menu.

The S mode settings are as shown below.

Flash Mode _-A(Auto)

Drive Mode [] (Standard)

Focus Mode AF (Standard)

Face Recognition On

Information Display Normal

Pixel Track SR _ (Off)

Recorded Pixels _ (3648x2736)

White Balance AWB (Auto)

Focusing Area [ ] (Multiple)

(Multi-segment

AE Metering metering)

Sensitivity Auto

EV Compensation +0.0

Highlight Correction _ (Off)

Shadow Correction _ (Off)

Blink Detection _ (On)

Digital Zoom _ (On)

Instant Review _ (On)

Sharpness _=_+ (Normal)

Saturation _=_+ (Normal)

Contrast _=_+ (Normal)

Date Imprint Off

Shutter release

button

-- Green button

Press the Green button in a

mode.

The camera switches to g mode.

Press the Green button again to return to

the status before g mode was selected.

When the camera recognizes a person's

face, the Face Recognition function is

activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame on the display turns green when the camera focuses

on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

The picture is taken.

, Assign a mode to the [Green Button] on the[a Rec. Mode]for Using

a mode (p.i24). The default setting is S model

• In S mode, you cannot Change the information on the display by

pressing the OK/DISPLAY buttonl

If you press the MENU button in S mode, the ['K Setting]menu

appears:The [a Rec, M0de] menu cannot be displayed.

• When the camera is turned Off in a mode, it turns oninl mode next

time the power switch is pressed.

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You can use the zoom to change the captured area.

_ --Zoom button

-- Four-way controller

OK button

t' Press the zoom button in amode.

Right ( _,) Enlarges the subject.

Left (_,) Widens the area that is

captured by the camera.

When you continue to press the button

towards the right ( _,), the camera

automatically switches from optical zoom to

Intelligent Zoom. Zoom ratio

Once the button is released and pressed

again, the camera switches to Digital Zoom.

The zoom bar is displayed as follows.

Zoom in with high Zoom in with some degree

image quality, of image deterioration.

Zoom bar

Optical zoom range q Intelligent Digital Zoom

Zoom range .2 range

"1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 5x optically.

*2 The Intelligent Zoom range differs depending on the number of

recorded pixels. See the following table.

Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio

Recorded, !ntelligent Zoom Digita! Zoom

_lXelS

10Mm/10M Not Available (5x optical zoom only)

Approx. 5.9x

Approx. 7.0x Equivalent to approx.

3M] Approx. 8.9x 28.5x

Approx. 9.5x

i102.4j Approx. 17.8x

Approx. 28.5x t--

(Same as Digital Zoom) ._//

640

• It is recommended to use a tripod to prevent camera shake when

taking pictures at high zoom.

• Pictures taken in the Digital Zoom range appear grainter than pictures

taken in the optical zoom range.

• Intelligent Zoom is not available under the following conditions:

When the number of recorded pixels is set to 101_J10L_(5x optical

zoom available )

In ((&)) (Digital SR) mode

- Wt_en the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400

• The tmage enlarged using Intelligent Zoom may appear rough on the

display. This does not affect the quality of the recorded image.

• In ,_ (Movie) and ;_ (Underwater Movie) modes, only Digital Zoom is

available while recording.

The Digital Zoom is set to _ (On)in the default settings. To take pictures

using only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the Digital Zoom to

[] (Off).

1' Press the MENU button in amode.

The [1_ Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2Use the four-way controller (• •) to select [Digital

Zoom].

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to select _or _.

Uses Digital Zoom

[] Uses only optical zoom and

Intelligent Zoom

The setting is saved.

EV Compensation -+0.0 H

Movie NI

D-Range Setting H

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Press the MENU button.

The camera returns to capture status.

Saving the Digital Zoom Function setting ,_p. 133 ]

This camera has been proven to comply with JIS waterproof grade 8 and

can be used to take pictures at a depth of 1.5 m continuously for 2 hours.

In addition, this camera complies with JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP68).

Underwater For capturing images under water. The blue color of

water is reproduced beautifully

_ Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movie

Shutter release

button

-- Four-waycontroller

OK button

Press the four-way controller (T) in I_1 mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller (A •• I_) to select 0 or ;_,

Press the OK button,

The camera enters ,*, or ,'_ mode and returns to capture status.

When the camera recognizes a person's face, the Face Recognition

function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

The focus frame (or face recognition frame) on the display turns green

when the camera focuses on the subject at the correct distance.

Press the shutter release button fully.

If you selected _, a picture is taken.

If you selected ;_, movie recording starts. To stop recording, press the

shutter release button fully again. Perform the same steps as ,_

(Movie) to record movies.

Recording Movies ,_p. 126 ]

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'Before taking pictures underwater, make sure that there is no dirt or

sand on thewaterproofPacking ofthebattery!card!terminal coverand

cheCkthatthecoverissecurelylocked.

,Before opening thebattery/card!terminal €overafter usingthe camera

underwater makesure that there is no water dirt or sand on the

camera. Wipe the camera before opening the Cover.

• In _ mode, AE metering is fixed at _ (Multi-segment metering).

Waterproof and Dustproof Function _p.6 ]

.The flash wi!! not discharge in _ mode.

• When the focus mode is set to AF or • in ,_ mode, press the shutter

release button halfway to lock the focus before recording a movie,

When the focus mode is set to I_IFI you can only adjust the focus

before recording starts,

• Qptical and digital zoom in ,_ mode are only available before

recording starts. Only digital zoom is available during recordingl

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Although the camera is provided with waterproof and dustproof functions, avoid

using the camera under the following conditions, it may momentarily be

subjected to water pressure beyond that covered in the guarantee and water

may enter the interior of the camera.

- Jumping into the water while holding the camera

- Swimming while holding the camera in your hand

- Using the camera in environments where water is applied forcefully, such as

strong river currents and waterfalls

You can choose settings appropriate for taking pictures of dark scenes,

such as nightscapes.

Night Scene For night time images. Use of a tripod or other support

is suggested.

Higher sensitivity reduces blur. The sensitivity is

((A)) Digital SR automatically set to Auto and the number of recorded

pixels is fixed at _ (2592x1944).

For capturing fireworks. Use of a tripod or other support

_ Fireworks is suggested. The sensitivity is fixed at its minimum

setting.

_ Candlelight For capturing scenes in candlelight.

For images of people at night. Use of a tripod or other

support is advised.

_2_ Night Scene Portrait If you use the Face Recognition function when the flash

mode is set to $-A(Auto), the flash mode automatically

changes to <%(Flash On + Red-eye) when shooting.

Shutter release

button

-- Four-waycontroller

OK button

Press the four-way controller (v) in a mode.

The Capture Mode Palette appears.

Use the four-way controller ( • •• I_) to select _, ((&)),

_-_,_ or li_l.

Press the OK button.

The _, ((.It)), _;_ _6n_or _ mode is selected and the camera returns to

capture status.

When the camera recognizes a person's face, the Face Recognition

function is activated and the face recognition frame appears (p.76).

Press the shutter release button halfway.

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,TO prevent camera shake, set the Pixel Track SR function (p.! !9) or

use a tripod and/or the self-timer function (p.95).

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